Category: Rome Food & Drink

Living in Rome for over a decade has allowed me to uncover the city’s well-guarded secrets, especially when it comes to its hidden cafés. Nestled among the cobblestone streets and tucked away in picturesque corners, these coffee shops are the heartbeat of the Eternal City. So join me on a...

Meatballs in tomato sauce recipe is my all-time favorite! When I was younger, everyone used to visit their grandparent’s house on Sundays to have lunch. Starting our lunch with an antipasto (prosciutto and melon and fried zucchini flowers, for example) and continued to a dish of pasta and having at...

Pollo con pepperoni, chicken with bell peppers is One of the most well-known traditional meat dishes in Roman cuisine. It’s a simple dish, very tasty, and the result is guaranteed by the quality and the freshness of the ingredients. It’s important to use the latest juicy tomatoes that are in...

As much as I enjoyed eating traditional Italian foods when I was younger, I lived with the idea that American desserts were superior to Italian desserts. Sure, Italians had Tiramisu and Gelato, but those were nothing compared to raspberry topped cheesecakes, towering chocolate layer cakes, and fudgy brownies. There were...

When in Rome, you’ll often hear a Roman waiter say, “Try cacio e pepe!” And often, tourists will not know exactly what that means. But after leading food tours in Rome since 2011, I can assure you that cacio e pepe is one of the best pasta Roman cuisine has...

Planning your next trip to Italy? Dreaming of that gelato you’ve been craving for so long? Here is a treat for you! An easy, great chocolate gelato recipe! One of the nice things about living and working in Italy is Ferragosto, or rather, the tradition that the month of August is...

If you’re looking for the best food in Rome, don’t forget about dessert. The Eternal City is known for its amazing pasta alla carbonara and cacio e pepe, but did you know there are also some chocolate hotspots not to be missed? A hot chocolate on a rainy day, chocolate...

Come visit some of our favorite places in Rome! Taverna Volpetti (formerly Volpetti Più) (tavern) , Rome, Italy “Visiting us is like going to the library. It’s not like you have a book in mind. You don’t always know what you want. It’s our job to stimulate your curiosity.” –...