Category: Rome Food & Drink

If you’ve done our Taste of Testaccio Tour, you’re bound to remember the delectable cannoli at Dess’Art, a fantastic little bakery (see more photos here) that’s been serving up both sweet and savory fare at the Testaccio market for the past two years. We caught up with Dess’Art’s founder and...

We all know that you’ll be eating out more than staying in during your time in Rome – who can resist those pizza, pasta and gelato temptations? However, you may well need some supplies during your trip, or be planning a picnic lunch or dinner. And a visit to the...

From the 1st to the 5th Centuries after Christ (AD), humanity was knee-deep in the Roman Empire, especially here in Rome. From the reigns of Augustus to Flavio Romulus Augustus—a span of 500 years—Rome enjoyed a glorious period of winning wars and conquering foreign lands. And they ate like kings...

There are many ways to get into the Christmas spirit if you’re visiting Italy during the holidays. For the whole month of December you’ll find food shops stocked with seasonal goodies. Trying these special Italian foods is one of the best ways to celebrate like an Italian, and they make...

Carbonara is one of those essential Italian dishes that need to be included in any Rome food tour. It’s made by lightly tossing spaghetti in a sauce of fresh egg, cured pork cheek (Guanciale), black pepper, and pecorino cheese. The warmth of the pasta then cooks the egg and lightly...

Everyone knows that one of the highlights of coming to Italy is enjoying its spectacular food! While the Colosseum, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain are all main attractions, so are the pasta, pizza and, of course, gelato. If you think that you can only get your gelato fix while in...

This was written with contributions by Dalila Ercolani. During village festivals, fairs, markets, concerts or sporting events, the modern streets of Rome are often filled often with food trucks that include the famous porchettari (or porchetta men). These vans house a functional kitchen to display and distribute the heavenly delicacy...

If you speak to any Italian and ask them what the best pizza in Italy looks like, you are likely to get varied responses. For centuries there has been an ongoing battle between the Romans and the Neapolitans as to whose pizza really is the best! Paper thin and crispy...