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Rome Food Guide

Rome Food Guide

You don’t think of Italy without thinking of its delectable cuisine, so check out our Rome Food Guide to discover all the best places to dine in the eternal city.

Every year, millions of people go to Rome to see things like the famous Colosseum, the Forum, and St. Peter’s Basilica. However, some people also visit Italy for its wine and cuisine. When visiting Rome, there’s plenty of food you’ve got to try. but the array of choice can be overwhelming. In order to get the best out of your time in the eternal city, read on to see where to go in our Rome Food Guide!

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Rome Food Guide – Photo by Griffin Wooldridge from Pexels

General Tips

Like most big cities, Rome is prone to tourist trap restaurants. As a general rule, stay away from restaurants near main transit stations and tourist attractions if you’re looking for an authentic experience. These places typically rush you in and out, robbing you of the dream Roman dining experience you deserve.

Tipping culture varies from country to country, but in Italy, it’s included in the bill. A nice tip to have if you’re travelling on a budget!

And the Italians eat late. Restaurants typically don’t start filling up with locals until 9 or 10pm, which can be a pretty clear sign you’re a tourist if you’re eating any earlier than that. You might have to adjust your stomach clock a bit, but we promise it will be worth it.

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Rome Food Guide – Photo by Vincent Rivaud from Pexels

Breakfast

When in Rome, do as the Romans do! The Italians love a healthy dose of sugar, java, and vitamin C in the morning, and aren’t into big breakfasts. A cappuccino, a cornetto, and a glass of fresh orange juice will gear you up for a busy day of sight seeing. If you find yourself within the vicinity of Vatican City, we recommend Antico Caffè Doria. However, any Bar will do!

But if you need more than the typical Italian breakfast, we recommend Barbieri 23. You can get anything from Greek yogurt, to eggs Benedict, and more. What would a Rome Food Guide be without giving you a few breakfast options?

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Lunch

While we always recommend a big lunch so you don’t have to spend so much on dinner, we think you should skip that rule in Rome and just eat all the meals! Rome is full of fresh food markets, so this is a great lunch option if oyu’re looking for something light. Try out the Mercato Campo de’ Fiori, fill up your basket, and have a picnic near the Colosseum, in a park, or Villa Borghese!

If you’d rather a sit down lunch, no worries. The Italians are masters in the kitchen, so take your pick from pasta, salad, panini, or pizza. Whatever you pick, we’re sure you’ll be satisfied.

For a sit down, authentic Roman experience, we recommend Enoteca Corsi. You can also find tons of great spots to eat in Trastevere, so walk around and see what you stumble upon!

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Trastevere in Rome – Photo by Marialaura Gionfriddo on Unsplash

Dinner

As we’ve already said, the Romans like to eat late. Of course you’re not expected to do exactly as the Romans do, but at least you can try! Like with lunch, you have an array of dishes to choose from for dinner. This very well could be the most important section in our Rome Food Guide.

The hardest part is deciding what to eat, because you’ll want to try everything! Just like at lunch, practically any restaurant in Trastevere will be a worthy choice. However, don’t expect the best places to have an available table whenever you decide to rock up. Do your research and book ahead! Da Enzo Al 29 is a well known place that won’t disappoint your Italian food dreams.

Now, if you want a reallllly Italian dining experience, and you’re willing to make the trip, we can’t recommend Ristorante Arturo enough! It’s a bit difficult to get to as it’s not exactly in the city centre, but we promise you it’s absolutely worth the trek.

Snacks

For those hot summer days, a nice cold treat is just what you need! You can find a Gelateria on literally every corner, but there’s one place in particular you won’t want to miss! Giolitti’s is one of the most famous gealterias in Rome. They even have a champagne flavour, and we swear you can taste the champagne bubbles! Try it with a scoop of raspberry for something extra delicious.

We’d be silly to leave Crostata (Roman cheesecake) off our Rome Food Guide. Made with ricotta cheese, and topped with fruit, it’ll satisfy your sweet tooth.

For something more savoury, you can pick up a Pizza Bianca. It’s basically a salty flatbread, and will surely tie you over between meals.

Where to stay in Rome

And there you have it – our Rome Food Guide! We’re certain you won’t leave this gorgeous Italian city hungry, but you might leave a little heavier. For a great place where to stay while experiencing this gastronomic destination we highly recommend staying at Ostello Bello Rome. Located in the heart of the city, Ostello Bello Rome offers a variety of rooms, the best views from the rooftop terrace, an in-house bar, chilling spots in cozy hammocks, and much more!

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Choosing to go by FlixBus you have the opportunity to participate in the Eco-Wanderer campaign and save up to 20% by choosing to travel sustainably and avoiding planes. Try our calculation tool to claim your discount!

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Rome Food Guide

Given all the sights and museums in Rome, you’ll definitely be working up an appetite. But with a guide like this, you should have no reason to wonder where to get your next meal. We hope you’ve found our tips useful in the Rome Food Guide and enjoy your time in this tasty destination!

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