Category: Rome Food & Drink

The Italian capital’s out-of-this-world cuisine is well-documented by now, but which restaurants in Rome really are the cream of the crop? As with any food-based list, everyone’s take on the city’s top-tier eateries will look a little different. Having spent years of my life residing in Rome, I’d like to...

As celebrated as Rome’s culinary scene is, I know it can be tricky for first-time Muslim travelers and those who prefer to stick to halal restaurants to navigate. Luckily, the Eternal City is among the top cities in Europe for halal food and I’ve frequented several halal establishments in my...

Romans have quite the affinity for pizza al taglio, porchetta sandwiches, and carbonara, but they’re also rather fond of a sweet treat. The confection of choice for many residents of the Eternal City, myself included, is maritozzi.  This classic dessert is a delicious sweet bun filled with thick whipped cream....

If you’re anything like me, the rows of fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, and spices at local food markets are enough to draw you in, but when coupled with vintage finds, books, and artworks, they’re even more alluring and Rome’s food markets are exactly that. One thing I can’t take away...

As the home of four of Italy’s most treasured pasta dishes, I’d be stating the obvious by saying that Rome has some outstanding pasta restaurants, whether it’s the renowned Tonnarello or the up-and-coming al42. However, it can be difficult to pick out the average and the outstanding when visiting a...

For the full Roman experience, you have to visit a wine bar. The concept of the modern wine bar is quite simple: choose from a wide selection of wines (which the Italians do extremely well), and if it’s available, pair it with some delectable food. I’ve tried some of the...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s one statement we’ve all grown up hearing. While the jury’s still out on this one, the Romans do breakfast a little differently. It’s not that locals don’t appreciate a good breakfast, but it tends to be a relatively casual affair...

You can’t truly get a feel for a city’s culture without trying the local cuisine, and in the Eternal City, food is a way of life. I may be speaking from a foodie’s perspective, but knowing what to eat in Rome is just as important as checking the Colosseum, Pantheon,...