Our Personal Food Guide in Rome – Update 2023

If you’ve ever had the chance to explore Rome, I’m sure you’ll agree. The city is an absolute gem in Europe, renowned for its captivating culture, awe-inspiring history, delectable food, and warm-hearted Roman people.

Breakfast | Lunch | Snacks | Dinner

While you’re here, make sure to read this post about our Food Guide in Rome, which has some mouthwatering culinary recommendations.

Rome, being the vibrant capital of Italy, naturally attracts a multitude of tourists. Sure, the bustling street traffic and public transport can be a bit overwhelming at times, but trust me, I’ve visited Rome multiple times, and it never fails to charm me.

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Anyway since this post is entirely dedicated to food, only good food, if you are interested in the Italian capital we recommend that you read one or all of these interesting posts by blogger friends who talk somehow about Rome.

Here are the posts:

If you don’t have enough time and you come to Rome for a short period, check what to do and see in Rome in one day.
However, if you are coming for more days, don’t miss this Rome Itinerary for 4 days.
This is an interesting post with various Italian road trips, one of these goes from Rome to Florence, don’t miss it!
And last but not least is this interesting post on how to visit Rome on a Budget.

Let’s come back to food.

In this post, we would like to share with you our personal food guide to Rome and what to eat in this wonderful city.

There are so many things to do and eat in Rome that we choose the most interesting and delicious food which you should not miss while visiting Rome. You can also see this Rome Attractions Map for more.

1) BREAKFAST IN ROME – Rome food guide post

Everything starts with a great breakfast! Italian breakfast is the best with a delicious croissant (cornetto) usually with jam and great Italian coffee.

Like in every part of Italy, you will find many bars and cafes in Rome offering breakfast. Here is what you have to try in Rome.

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I Maritozzi – Rome food guide po

These delicious treats are one of the few sweet classics of the old Roman cookbook. It is a bun (brioche) filled with whipped cream that you will find in all Cafes in Rome.

Where to eat maritozzi in Rome

Pasticceria Romoli and Pasticceria Regoli are two of the most famous bakeries where you can taste these delicious buns. However, you can go to any bakery (i Forni) and find these delicious treats.

If you are in the Campo Dei Fiori neighborhood, go to Il Fornaio bakery. Here we had the pleasure to taste Neapolitan sfogliatella (typical of the Neapolitan tradition) which you should definitely not miss.

2) LUNCH IN ROME – Rome food guide post

There are plenty of options for lunch in Rome. Probably you already walked a few kilometers around the city and you are looking for something to eat.

There are two options, you can eat a big lunch like pizza or pasta or just something light and quick which still gives you the opportunity to continue discovering this amazing city.

We recommend the second option and then enjoy a big dinner with calm. Here are our recommendations.

Panino with Porchetta (Porchetta sandwich)

The origin of this dish is divided between Ariccia (Castelli Romani) and Norcia (Umbria). Pannino with Porchetta is a homemade bread sandwich filled with slow-cooked pork that is deboned and flavoured with herbs and spices.

In Rome and in the Lazio region, Ariccia is popular for the fact that all foodies have to try Porchetta sandwich at least once in a lifetime. It is also a beautiful place to visit and explore more.

Where to eat porchetta sandwich in Rome

In Rome, you will find several places where they have these incredible sandwiches.

We personally recommend these two places:

Er Buchetto – with more than 110 years of history, it is a popular place in Rome and the owner will treat you as if you are from his own family (even if at the beginning he might seem a bit strange).

Angrypig Birretta and Porchetta – you will find this small place near the Vatican so it is a nice stop during your day.

Suppli di Riso (Rice Croquette)

Suppli di Riso is a very popular dish in Rome. It is a kind of rice croquette with mozzarella cheese melted in the middle. The most classic suppli di riso is made of rice with tomato although now they also make other flavours.

Another dish of the Roman tradition was when the leftover rice was used to make these delicious rice croquettes. I assure you that they are a true delight and another must-try in Rome.

Where to eat rice suppli in Rome

Basically, all the best restaurants and pizzerias in Rome offer this dish, however, if you want to go to the place where they focus only on suppli di riso, go to Supplizio.

Supplizio – street food in Rome

This place was recommended by friends and we were very unlucky when we went there, as the place was temporarily closed for small construction work. Never mind, our friends from Rome assure us that this is the place to try suppli di riso.

3) SNACK IN ROME – Rome food guide post

Still hungry? There is always time for a snack in Rome and the opportunity to taste another delicious and authentic Roman food.

Pizza in pala

Another classic dish of the Roman tradition which you have to try. Locals love this flat and elongated pizza dough, just delicious.

Where to eat pizza in pala in Rome

Among the most famous and our personal recommendation for best forno pizza in Rome are these places: Forno Campo dei Fiori, Antico Forno Roscioli and Panificio Bonci.

Fiori di Zucca (Stuffed Courgette Flowers)

Classic street food of the Roman culture that you can find in the small places and also in the most luxurious restaurants in Rome.

It is stuffed courgette flower with mozzarella and anchovies (the classic version) and breaded with a crunchy dough (Pastella).

Where to eat fiori di zucca in Rome

Il Cartoccio is one of the most famous places where they serve this delight.

We also went to the famous restaurant in Rome Roscioli Salumeria where we tried courgette flowers stuffed with Roman oxtail stews and peppered white cheese fondue, delicious!

4) DINNER IN ROME

Where to eat dinner in Rome?

There are plenty of possibilities to enjoy classic Italian food like Pasta Carbonara, Amatriciana, Pasta Alla Gricia or Pasta Cacio e Pepe.

Before you decide to visit a restaurant, we recommend checking this guide on tipping in Rome.

The famous Roman food like the Tripe (cow stomach), the Ox-tail stew, fried artichokes, Saltimbocca Alla Romana (veal topped with prosciutto crudo and sage, then marinated with white wine) or Abbacchio Scottadito (grilled lamb cutlets).

Tip: Read more about How to see Rome in 4 days.

Where to eat dinner in Rome

There are a number of classic restaurants (Osteria) to eat these fantastic dishes so the best thing you can do is to ask a local person. The locals living in Rome know the best where to eat these traditional Roman dishes and they can recommend you some places outside of the tourist areas.

We can recommend the Salumeria Roscioli restaurant famous for the best Pasta Carbonara in Rome, it is really delicious!

We made Pasta Carbonara at home, check our blog post with a homemade recipe so you can easily prepare this delicious Italian recipe at home!

Another great place is La Campana restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Rome. You will find here all traditional Roman dishes with homemade pasta, tripe, ox-tail stew, artichokes, and more.

Tasting food and discovering new cultures is our passion, so please feel free to comment below with your favorite places in Rome.

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Food Tour in Rome

If you are coming to Rome for the first time and you don’t have time to follow our Rome food guide tips, a good option can be also to book a Food Tour. There are many options for you, but we recommend Testaccio Supper Stroll: Tasty Trends. Our friends did this tour and they really liked it.

You will discover all the hidden spots and restaurants in Rome with a local guide and you will get away from touristic areas so you can really enjoy the tour.

Twilight Testaccio

Another option is to book the Gourmet Food Tour in Rome and explore this city with a local guide!

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About Author

Bruco

Simone, also known as Bruco, or Bruko, depending on the friends, takes care of the gastronomic part of our blog.
Besides writing for this blog and traveling as much as possible, he works and has worked in kitchens as a chef around the world for over 15 years.

The kitchen is his comfort zone. He lives, breathes, and dreams of food from all over the world, and his goal when visiting a country is to try all the dishes it has to offer. If you have any questions about food, now you know whom to turn to.

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