From understanding wine culture in Italy to a little cheat sheet with some of our favorite Italian wineries by region, here’s everything you need to know when faced with an Italian wine list!We’ve all been there… you go to a restaurant, you’re handed the wine list, and you have absolutely no clue on which wine […]
Food and Drink in Rome
The Best Cannoli in Rome: Your Go-To Guide for When You Can’t Make it to Sicily
Posted on April 2, 2019
Italians think Sicilian cannoli taste of the sun, and we don’t disagree. But we’ve come up with our list of the best cannoli in Rome, and we have to say they might be just as good as the ones you find in Sicily.Cannoli are the most famous Italian pastries outside of Italy, partly due to […]
Hidden Rome: Dining in Centri Sociali
Posted on April 1, 2019
If you’re looking for cheap, local food, served with a side of politics, you’ve got to go to a Roman centro socialeCentri sociali are one of the great, hidden protagonists in Roman cultural life. There are Centri sociali all over Italy, but we’re going to focus on the Roman ones in this blog. Dining in centri sociali […]
The Survival Guide to Pasta Shapes in Italy: How to Order like You Know What You’re Doing
Posted on April 1, 2019
If you think all pasta is the same, you’ve got it completely wrong! From different shapes to varied widths and lengths, there’s a whole world to discover!The most important thing to understand when it comes to pasta is that each shape is best paired with a certain type of sauce due to its form and […]
Rome Then & Now: The Evolution of Rome’s Delis
Posted on April 1, 2019
It’s hard to avoid stumbling upon Rome’s delis when you visit the Eternal City.With their vintage signage, artful window displays and an alluring odor of fresh cheese that greets you the second you step inside, Rome’s delis are an enduring part of the city’s cultural and culinary heritage. Not to mention, they’re one of the […]
The 5 Best Cheap Eats in Rome That All Budgets Should Try
Posted on March 29, 2019
Rome is a city full of high quality food bargains. A scoop of gelato is rarely more than €2.50, and an espresso costs about a euro.Street food and pizza are great options to save your food euros, but you’re probably craving a plate of pasta amatriciana and a glass of wine, too. Rome is filled […]
Even Better than Your Nonna’s: The Best Tiramisu in Rome
Posted on March 29, 2019
When thinking of Italian desserts, the first thing that comes to mind is tiramisù. But every Italian knows not all tiramisùs are created equal.Spongy lady finger biscuits are dipped in coffee, covered in layers of creamy mascarpone and sprinkled with dark chocolate powder—it’s definitely the “pick-me-up” dessert we crave in Italy. And lucky for you, […]
The 5 Best REAL Carbonaras in Rome That Italians Love
Posted on March 28, 2019
As we say here in Rome: it’s never too cold to eat gelato, and never too hot to eat carbonara.Compared to Rome’s other pasta classics, pasta alla carbonara is the new dish on the block. No trace of it can be found before the 1950s, but in these few years it has become, perhaps, the […]
Where to Eat Dinner in Rome [2024 Guide]
Posted on March 28, 2019
In Rome, we take our food very seriously. There’s only one way we like our pasta—al dente—and don’t waste our time with overcooked fish or meat.Rome is packed with restaurants around every corner. But the more restaurants we try, the more we fall in love with our all-time favorites. If you want to get a […]
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How to Order Coffee in Italy: The Complete Guide
Posted on March 27, 2019
Coffee is of crucial importance in all of Italy (coming in just behind the Colosseo in thematic importance). Coffee in Italy goes way beyond just a caffeine fix. It’s a ritual with cultural significance, social relevance and a profound impact in people’s lives. There’s no doubt: some of the world’s best coffee can be found […]
