In this self-guided tour you will discover, taste and enjoy some of the best food in one of Rome's oldest and most vibrant neighbourhoods, Trastevere. 

From an authentic family-owned Roman cafe with freshly-baked cornetto and century-old cheese store  to the best Roman street food, lunch with homemade pasta and tiramisu - you will taste the very best of what Rome has to offer. 

The entire experience will last about 3 hours and will include five locals favorite spots with 15 Roman specialties. I will share with you exactly what to order in each place as well as all the essential information on Italian food culture, history and traditions. 

And at the end, as a bonus, I will give you my two favorite gelato places in the neighborhood ;) 

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THE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE TO A PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO ROME 🇮🇹

I've been fortunate enough to visit Rome multiple times and even more fortunate to have been guided by true Italian friends. Here I take all that I've learned from those travels and distill it into one perfect 3-day introduction. 

This itinerary is perfect for someone visiting Rome for the first time and then continuing on to other parts of Italy for the rest of your trip. You'll visit all the truly must-see sights like the Colosseum and the Vatican, but you’ll do so at a pace that won’t make you exhausted and miserable. 

Generally I recommend that people spend even longer in Rome (because there’s just *so much* to see here), but I know the stats say 3 days is really typical. I completely understand. Europe is expensive and you want to make the most of your trip. But, I think you'll find that these 3 days barely scratch the surface of the Eternal City, and you'll be itching to come back to see (and eat) everything Rome has to offer!

ITINERARY | A 3-Day Intro to Rome, Italy

Note: 
The guide itslef is made to maximise the time off-screen by providing immediate use through symbols and key information. Please make the most out of it!

Intro: 
Since I was a kid (born and raised in Rome) I heard of Romans barely eating around City Centre. 
We were raised with the idea that is pricy and quality is just average.
With this guide I want to lead you in the narrow roads of the City to find hidden gems, as well as "locals-approved" touristic locations.

How to Use:
Each location will have the following information:

a. In the title: 
- Local / Historic (☆☆☆☆☆) - Touristic, yet good (☆)
- Super cheap (€) - Luxury (€€€€€)
- Restaurant (R) | Take away (TA) | At the counter (C) | Ethnic (E) | Vegan (V) 

b. In the description: 
- The specialty of the house (highlighted in the first picture)
- Nearby monument / museum / famous area
- Must know information

All historic locations have undergone Nonna's approval :)

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Fatamorgana

Looking for a delightful and unique treat in Rome? 

Look no further than Fatamorgana! Their all-natural ice creams are a dream come true – thick, creamy, and oh-so-fluffy. 

Don't miss out on enchanting flavors like basil, walnuts & honey, and the exquisite Syrian pistachio. Your taste buds will thank you later!

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Well know in Rome for its continuous experimentation and selecting the best raw materials, in 20 years Fatamorgana created 540 different flavours. Are you aChocolate lover? You can't miss the "Chocolate Kentuky", chocolate with tobacco leaves infusion or "Mela, Mandorla e Cannella" that remind us the Granny Pie.

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-Dedicated gluten free Gelateria
-Several locations 
-Vegan and Dairy free options
-Large variety of flavors/made with clean ingredients
-I haven't been here personally but on my last day my tour guide (who also had Celiac Disease) told me this has hands down the best gelato in Rome 

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I know it's tempting to go for your usual flavor choice, but at this place I challenge you to try the most unusual flavor... It will not disappoint, I promise! 

There are a few of these around the city, they create beautiful flours, amazing sorbets and have a range of gluten free options. 

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Gelato in Italia

 A gelateria that plays with more interesting flavors such as basil. You can also find them in the center.

A favorite in the Trastevere neighborhood. They serve a nice variety of unique flavors. 

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GELATO IN TRASTEVERE

Known for changing flavors. Multiple locations around Rome. 

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Specialty of the House: Gelato (any)

Nearby Monument: Terrazza del Gianicolo

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