Food Box

Roman cuisine is so much more than the ordinary pasta and pizza that everyone assumes at first instance. Being highly influenced by the 'poor person's' concept of cooking, our cuisine is filled with traditional historic recipes, which have been handed down through several generations and transformed over the course of time. With hundreds of restaurants all serving their own versions of classics and innovative dishes, you will have a culinary experience that will exceed your expectations. Having said this, Rome can be a very confusing and overwhelming city to visit. With so many restaurants, bars and food establishments in general to choose from, it's very easy to fall into tourist traps. This is my guide with all my favourite food and beverage spots that you must visit when in Rome!

To all the foodies out there, this guide is for you! Here, you will find a list of all the MUST-TRY street foods in Rome and the best places to enjoy them. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: I believe it is only fair that you know this guide features carefully selected places, many of which may not be the most famous, Instagrammable, or viral spots. However, what truly makes them extraordinary is the tastiness and high quality of the products, but most importantly, the passion and traditions that the owners put into them. I have personally tried all them, both alone and with some of my clients during tours, and I must say that every taste has left everyone amazed. Furthermore, the most delightful aspect is that standing in line beside you, you will find locals, true Romans from Rome, who come here to relish in the authentic Roman culinary tradition.

With the ever-growing list of viral restaurants that attract hordes of tourists, choosing where to eat in Rome can be daunting. With many places amassing tens of thousands of reviews, we've tried to help differentiate between those that live up to the hype and those that don’t, focusing on the Trastevere and Old Town/Colosseo neighborhoods.