Visiting Rome? Prepare your taste buds for an unforgettable culinary journey! From classic pasta dishes to street food delights, here are 5 must-try foods in the Eternal City.
1. Cacio e Pepe: Rome’s Signature Pasta Dish 🍝
Simple yet packed with flavor, Cacio e Pepe is a Roman classic made with just three ingredients:
✔ Pecorino Romano cheese 🧀
✔ Black pepper 🌶
✔ Tonnarelli pasta (similar to spaghetti)
The secret? A perfectly creamy sauce created by emulsifying cheese and pasta water. You’ll find some of the best Cacio e Pepe at Roscioli and Felice a Testaccio.
2. Carbonara: The Real Roman Way 🥓
Forget cream—authentic Roman Carbonara is made with:
✔ Egg yolks 🍳
✔ Guanciale (cured pork cheek) 🥓
✔ Pecorino Romano cheese 🧀
✔ Black pepper 🌶
For an unforgettable plate, head to Da Enzo al 29 or Pipero Roma.
3. Supplì: Rome’s Best Street Food Snack 🍙
These crispy fried rice balls are stuffed with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, making them a must-try Roman street food. Often called “Rome’s answer to arancini,” supplì can be found at:
✔ Trapizzino (Testaccio)
✔ Supplizio (historic center)
4. Carciofi alla Giudia: Crispy Fried Artichokes 🌿
A specialty of Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, these deep-fried artichokes are crunchy on the outside and tender inside. The best places to try them?
✔ Nonna Betta
✔ Ba’Ghetto
5. Maritozzo: The Ultimate Roman Pastry 🥐
Rome’s best-kept breakfast secret! Maritozzo is a soft brioche bun filled with whipped cream, perfect with an espresso. Try one at:
✔ Il Maritozzaro
✔ Regoli Pasticceria
