{"id":15893,"date":"2019-03-27T09:15:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T09:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourromefoodtours.com\/?p=2539"},"modified":"2022-09-02T16:44:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T16:44:00","slug":"eat-like-a-local-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eat-like-a-local-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Top 7 Tips on How to Eat like a Local in Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

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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That cappuccino may be pretty, but save it for breakfast.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Get your pizza for lunch by the slice<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rome is packed with things to see and do, which means you won\u2019t always have time for a proper sit-down lunch. The good news? You can enjoy one of Rome\u2019s signature foods\u2014pizza al taglio<\/em> (literally translated \u201cpizza by the slice\u201d)\u2014on the go! Crispy, thick and with myriad toppings, pizza al taglio<\/em> is worshipped in Rome.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

All you have to do is get yourself to a pizzeria al taglio<\/em>, grab a number, and choose how many slices you want of the different types of pizza. The pizza you choose then gets weighed and you\u2019re given a receipt to pay. Once you\u2019ve paid, you get your pizza and you\u2019re free to enjoy it on the go!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Insider\u2019s Tip:<\/strong> Some of the best places for pizza by the slice in Rome<\/a> are Alice Pizza<\/a> (with dozens of locations in Rome), Pizzarium Bonci<\/a> and Antico Forno Roscioli (Via Dei Chiavari, 34)<\/em>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Slice pizza from one of our favorite spots in town: CasaManco at the Testaccio Market.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Don\u2019t dine too early; Romans show up late<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Like the Spanish, Romans are known for dining out late. Restaurants are usually open for lunch from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., and they open back up for dinner around 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But if you want to eat like a local in Rome, don\u2019t reserve for right when the restaurant opens! Instead, dine with the locals: Romans usually sit down for lunch around 1:30 p.m., and we show up for dinner around 9 p.m. In summertime, you can even expect us to go out for dinner at 10 p.m.!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4. Take time to enjoy your food<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Nobody likes slow service. But we\u2019re no fans of being rushed in and out of a restaurant either. Enjoying your food is part of the whole \u201chow to eat like a local experience.\u201d Which means that the minute you sit at your restaurant table, it\u2019s time to relax and enjoy!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

No need to order right away: take your time to go through the menu, and ask away if you\u2019re undecided! Order a glass of wine, and just sit back and relax. When the food comes, enjoy every bite, because that\u2019s how we do it in Rome!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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This cacio e pepe deserves to be savored by the bite!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5. Stay away from the tourist traps<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Part of experiencing Rome like the locals is dining where the locals do! Do you see many locals having lunch in Piazza Navona? Are there any Romans having their lunch break at the Trevi Fountain? No. Because, with very few exceptions, most of those restaurants are tourist traps.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pictures on the menu, food on display and crazy prices are things NOT to look for when searching for a restaurant in Rome<\/a>. Instead of dining right in a touristy spot, stay off the beaten track, and get lost in one of the side streets. That\u2019s where you\u2019ll find authentic, top-quality food.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Piazza Navona is a can’t-miss photo op, but steer clear of the restaurants in and around the square. Photo credit: Saverio_Domanico<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

6. You don\u2019t have <\/em>to order a five-course meal<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How much food should you order when eating out? You\u2019ll see that menus are divided into antipasti <\/em>(starters), primi <\/em>(first courses), secondi<\/em> (main courses), contorni <\/em>(side dishes) and dolci <\/em>(desserts). But the idea that you have to order one dish per section is an urban legend! Romans usually order a starter, a first or second course and dessert.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

7. Trattorias, osterias and ristorantes are not the same<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While all three of them serve amazing food, it\u2019s the experience (and the check) that\u2019s quite different. A trattoria <\/em>is a rustic, no-frills, family-run restaurant that serves Roman specialties. From cacio e pepe<\/a><\/em> to carbonara<\/em>, this is the place to taste authentic Roman cuisine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In the past, osterias <\/em>were meeting points for pilgrims who wanted to have a meal. They brought their own food and ordered wine from the osteria<\/em>. Today, osterias <\/em>are very much like trattorias<\/em>: Roman specialties, informal service, generous portions and a rustic setting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ristorantes<\/em>, on the other hand, offer a professional service, more sophisticated (and expensive) food, and a more curated setting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Our tip? Grab lunch in a trattoria <\/em>or osteria <\/em>and stop for dinner at a ristorante<\/em>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ready to try eating like a local in Rome for yourself? Our Testaccio Neighborhood Food & Market Tour<\/a> is the perfect experience for curious foodies just like yourself. Discover one of Rome’s most storied neighborhoods, where you’ll visit the bars, trattorias and gourmet shops that locals have been frequenting for generations. By the end of the experience, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of just what, exactly, it means to be Roman (and eat like one, too).<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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