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...
Rome Food & Drink
Where to Find Non-Touristy Restaurants in the Center of Rome
Though Rome is well known for its amazing food, not all restaurants in the city are created equal. Too many restaurants near the major and minor monuments serve low-quality food to unsuspecting tourists – too many for the abundance of good ingredients that are readily available. To my dismay, in...
Interview with a Pastry Chef: Costanza Fortuna, Founder of Dess’Art
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...
Supermarket Sweep: How to Navigate Rome’s Supermarkets
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...
A Recipe for Quail: Quagliette alla cacciatora
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...
Christmas Food and Traditions in Italy
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...
5 Best Pasta Restaurants in Rome for Carbonara
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...
Eating Europe Tours
The Great Notting Hill Bake Off Tour
A 2-hour snacking stroll through London's most beautiful neighborhood
- Monday-Saturday
- 2 Hours
- Small Group
