Category: Rome Food & Drink

It’s a Saturday night in Rome, and you’re in the mood for an Aperol Spritz or two; we’ve all been there before. Sure, you can head down to one of the corner bars in the Piazza Navona, but there’s nothing quite like having a drink at one of the rooftop...

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,...

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...