If you\u2019re visiting the Eternal City anytime soon, there\u2019s just one rule of thumb you have to live by: when in Rome, do as the Romans do.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And that goes for dining out too! Don\u2019t stick with the normal tourist fare\u2014immerse yourself in all aspects of Rome\u2019s culinary culture instead! From what to order (and when), to must-try local specialties, we\u2019ve got some great tips on how to eat like a local in Rome.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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1. Never have cappuccino with a meal<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Every time pizza is ordered with a cappuccino on the side, an Italian gets chills down their spine. Why? Because cappuccino is exclusively a morning beverage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you want to eat like a local in Rome, no food apart from cornetti<\/em> or sweet breakfast pastries should ever be ordered with a cappuccino. Instead, once you\u2019re finished with your lunch or dinner, order an espresso. That\u2019s how we Romans do it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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