Eat like a local in Rome
Old-school trattorias, carciofi alla giudia and of course, a slice of pizza romana.
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Experience Overview
Time:
4 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Piazza Farnese, 96, 00186 Roma RM, ItalyCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
Key Highlights:
- Join a food-loving host (pretty much everyone in Rome is food-loving) and discover Rome's vibrant food scene
- Explore the Testaccio neighborhood where the “Cucina Romana” originates and soak up the culinary culture and history - by eating it!
- Visit the Testaccio Market, one of Rome's favorite markets and taste some Roman classic foods, then settle in at a local trattoria to sample antipasti and primi
- Sample 6-8 Roman dishes such as supplí (risotto balls) pizza romana, focaccia, cheeses, salami, carciofo alla giudia (fried artichoke), and gelato
- Get recommendations from your host regarding other places to eat and drink in the city - there are a lot, you may want to write this down!
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What you’ll do
You’ll join one of our Rome hosts for a food crawl around historic Testaccio, an edgy neighborhood that reads like a grid of old-school trattorias and hip street food joints (hopefully whilst wearing your stretchiest trousers).
You’ll eat your way around the district where the Cucina Romana was born - since after all, the best way to discover a new culture is through its food.
You’ll feast on the hyper-local and seasonal dishes which Rome is famous for, from street eats like supplì, a fried rice-ball with a tomato sauce and a heart of gooey melting mozzarella to panino con porchetta - an aromatic combo of crusty bread, fresh herbs, and succulent juicy pork at the Testaccio Market.
You’ll discover regional and seasonal produce while you’re here too, like globe artichokes and porcini mushrooms. It goes without saying you’ll also try some pizza romana (your host will make sure you don’t mix this staple up with its cousin, pizza napolitana) and the local speciality pizza bianca.
Add into the mix a visit to a trattoria for the Roman specialty, carciofi alla giudia (Jewish style fried artichokes), followed by a dish of cacio e pepe, literally “cheese and pepper” (a minimalist Roman pasta dish consisting of locally produced Pecorino Romano and black pepper) and you’ll officially eat like a Roman!
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Catching the morning light at Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain.
Enjoying a sunny day on Rome's bustling Spanish Steps.
Soaking up history under a bright blue Roman sky.
Smiling faces capture the magic of Rome at dusk.
A group enjoys a sunny moment by the Colosseum in Rome.
Embracing the Roman sunlight in a busy city square.
Sharing smiles in front of Rome's iconic fountain.
