Roman cuisine (cucina Romana) was born in Testaccio. So where better to eat your way through all that Rome has to offer than the city’s original foodie neighbourhood? Testaccio is not only home to the famous quinto quarto (offal) that Rome is renowned for; it’s also the place where you’ll get away from the tourist crowds and get a glimpse of daily life.
Start the evening the way the Italians do – with an aperitivo at one of our favourite family-run cafés in Testaccio. You can’t get more refreshing than an Aperol Spritz!
Built on top of Monte Testaccio, this restaurant specializes in Rome’s famous quinto quarto (offal) – and coda alla vaccinara (oxtail) and trippa alla romana (tripe) in particular. Wash them down with a bold red wine!
This foodie hole-in-the-wall serves its eponymous creation: the trapizzino – a thick, triangular pizza-bread pocket filled with a selection of cucina povera. And a regional craft beer, of course!