Spirito di Vino Review: Roman Flavor and Local Character
Spirito DiVino is a place I have known and returned to for many years. I have eaten here seven or eight times, and it is one of those restaurants in Rome that never loses its sense of purpose. It is family run, deeply rooted in Roman tradition, and built around...
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Eating in the Roman-Jewish Quarter
This post was originally published in 2013 and was updated in November, 2017. Rome is undoubtedly the epicenter of the Catholic Church and has been for centuries. Home to the Vatican and Pope Francis himself, Catholicism seems to permeate much of Italy’s capital, from its most iconic works of arts...
Top 10 Guide to the Best Sweets in Rome
Generally when you think Rome or Italy even, you think pizza and pasta. But after leading food tours in Rome since 2011, I can say that Italy is of course home of some of the most loved sweets in the world. Think tiramisu, cornetti, cannoli… the list goes on. We...
Trastevere: Rome's Best Neighbourhood For Foodies
Trastevere Neighbourhood Icons: Concetta and Pietro at San Cosimato Market Trastevere’s only outdoor market happens in Piazza San Cosimato every morning but Sunday. The market wouldn’t be a market without the people who come to sell their products, rain or heat. Two such people are Concetta and her husband Pietro. Every...
Rome Gelato: Fatamorgana in Trastevere
When in Rome, you must choose your gelato wisely. There are several strategies for doing this, which are too long to get into here, but the easiest and surest way to get wholesome and natural gelato is to head to a Fatamorgana gelateria. Since the gelaterie of Fatamorgana seem to...
It goes without saying that Rome’s past plays an enormous role in its present: it is a curiosity and eagerness to discover what once was that draws us to Rome. There is, however, one sphere of Roman history that is rarely discussed: that of its food. While this could be...
A Day Trip to Santa Marinella Beach
If you’re in Rome and the weather turns hot, you might be surprised how easy it is to slip into the cool Mediterranean. There are actually more than a few beaches within reach of the city. You could head directly west to the beach at Ostia. But the crowds and...
Trastevere's Neighbourhood Bakery & Pizzeria: La Renella
Via del Moro at any time of day smells like someone’s baking. That smell will surely set you salivating if you’re walking in Trastevere. But if you’re not looking carefully for where the it’s coming from, you might miss it. La Renella doesn’t need neon signs to draw in its...
Roman Food Classics: Pasta alla Carbonara & Cacio e Pepe
Roman cuisine is often referred to as being “way too delicious to be easy to make.” Well, if you’ve always wanted to cook Roman food but never had the courage to try, you’re in luck! Roman cuisine carries a faraway echo of the diverse populations that made their way across...
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Eternal Rome: Jewish Ghetto, Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere
Explore the historic Campo de' Fiori market, tasting unique dishes in the Jewish Ghetto and enjoying VIP access to top restaurants in Trastevere, including a Slow Food Presidium.
- Mon-Sat
- 4 Hours
- Small Group
Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour
Enjoy Trastevere's hottest spots and best kept secrets like a true VIP
- Daily
- 4 Hours
- Small Group
