Category: Rome

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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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Pollo con Pepperoni Recipe: Traditional Meat Dish in Roman Cuisine

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...

Torta Caprese Recipe - A Traditional Italian Dessert

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...

Cacio e Pepe: History and Recipe

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...

15 Places to Visit in Italy

As you probably already know, Italy is a spectacular country to visit and live in (especially for its great food). From the top of the boot to Sicily, there’s such a wide variety of Italian towns, cities, and landscapes to see that you could spend a lifetime seeing them. To...

Chocolate Gelato Recipe

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...

The 7 Best Road Trips in Italy

While many travelers enjoy a tour of Italy’s most famous monuments (or indeed a walking food tour of one of its most culinary neighborhoods), one of the best ways to get to know Italy and to make the most of your trip is to explore the beautiful Italian countryside by...

An authentic experience in Rome (how to avoid tourist traps)

The Eternal City is an amazing holiday destination, especially for food lovers: if you know where to go, you’ll find the best Italian food you’ve ever had in Rome – and for a very reasonable price. However, the city is also visited by millions of tourists a year, resulting in...

Italy for chocolate fans: 4 best spots for desserts in Rome

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...

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Eternal Rome: Jewish Ghetto, Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere

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
World's best-selling food tour
Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour

Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour

Enjoy Trastevere's hottest spots and best kept secrets like a true VIP

  • Daily
  • 4 Hours
  • Small Group
Old school Roman
Taste of Testaccio Rome Street Food Tour
  • Daily
  • 3.5 Hours
  • Small Group

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