{"id":3365,"date":"2019-08-20T09:26:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T09:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourromefoodtours.com\/?p=3365"},"modified":"2023-08-18T18:22:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T18:22:40","slug":"eating-alone-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Complete Guide to Eating Alone in Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re in the Eternal City. The sun is setting over the Tiber. It\u2019s undeniably romantic and now\u2026you have to eat dinner alone in Rome?<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>All the better! Farewell, long conversations about what\u2019s for dinner that end in hangry arguments. When you\u2019re eating alone in Rome, you get to decide what sounds good.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_19038\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-19038\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0550-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Eating solo in rome with ice cream cone\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0550-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0550-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0550-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0550-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0550-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0550-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0550-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">There&#8217;s no need to be intimidated about eating solo in Rome!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<p>And if you\u2019re nervous about your solo dinner, don\u2019t be! You aren\u2019t the first person restaurant staff and your fellow diners have seen eating alone, and you won\u2019t be the last. But to help you walk through those restaurant doors with confidence, we put together this list of great spots for dining alone in Rome plus tips to help you navigate the experience with ease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6768275ae37f4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6768275ae37f4\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-rome\/#Grab_a_Seat_at_the_Bar\" title=\"Grab a Seat at the Bar\">Grab a Seat at the Bar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-rome\/#Indulge_in_Roman_Street_Food\" title=\"Indulge in Roman Street Food\">Indulge in Roman Street Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-rome\/#Grab_a_Slice_of_Pizza_Al_Taglio_for_Lunch\" title=\"Grab a Slice of Pizza Al Taglio for Lunch\">Grab a Slice of Pizza Al Taglio for Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-rome\/#Snack_on_Gelato_or_Tiramisu\" title=\"Snack on Gelato or Tiramis\u00f9\">Snack on Gelato or Tiramis\u00f9<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-rome\/#Find_Friends_While_Eating_Alone_in_Rome\" title=\"Find Friends While Eating Alone in Rome\">Find Friends While Eating Alone in Rome<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grab_a_Seat_at_the_Bar\"><\/span>Grab a Seat at the Bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are numerous restaurants in Rome that boast seats at the bar, and they\u2019re the best places to immediately feel comfortable on your own. Plus you can easily strike up a conversation with those seated next to you if you\u2019re open to that, or just chat with the bartenders and chefs behind the counter.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3>Retrobottega<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re strolling in the historic center in between the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, get yourself to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.retro-bottega.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Retrobottega<\/a>\u2014a delicious restaurant continuously open from midday to midnight. Apart from their phenomenal twist on Roman cuisine, they offer a unique seating concept: \u201csocial tables\u201d where you\u2019ll get to know those around you or the \u201cChef\u2019s Counter\u201d where you\u2019re in direct contact with the kitchen.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Eggs<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re in the area of Trastevere, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EggsRoma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Eggs<\/a> has to be on your radar. This gourmet restaurant emphasizes quality ingredients and a mix between tradition and innovation. Here you\u2019ll find a trendy setting as well as a counter where you can sit back, enjoy a glass of red and order one of the best carbonaras in the city, all without feeling uncomfortable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-19990 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cacio-e-pepe-pasta.jpeg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of cacio e pepe pasta on a white oval-shaped plate\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cacio-e-pepe-pasta.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cacio-e-pepe-pasta-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cacio-e-pepe-pasta-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cacio-e-pepe-pasta-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cacio-e-pepe-pasta-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<figcaption>If you&#8217;re still apprehensive about eating solo, chances are you&#8217;ll forget your worries once you dig into a hearty plate of authentic <em>cacio e pepe<\/em> anyway.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indulge_in_Roman_Street_Food\"><\/span>Indulge in Roman Street Food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When in Rome, do as the Romans do. And when it comes to eating alone in Rome, the Romans do <a href=\"\/blog\/rome-street-food\/\">street food<\/a>. From heavenly fried rice balls with stringy mozzarella known as <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/suppli-vs-arancini\/\"><em>suppl\u00ec<\/em><\/a> to the famous <em>trapizzino<\/em>\u2014a mix between a sandwich and a slice of pizza filled with the sauce of your choice\u2014Rome is a great place for food on the go.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3>Supplizio<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For some of the best <em>suppl\u00ec<\/em> in the city, get yourself to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplizioroma.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Supplizio<\/a> near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/attractions\/rome-attractions-piazza-navona\">Piazza Navona<\/a>. Don\u2019t expect just your classic <em>suppl\u00ec<\/em> here, they have some special twists too, from carbonara <em>suppl\u00ec<\/em> to an <em>amatriciana<\/em> one.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3>Trapizzino<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For <em>trapizzino, <\/em>you can\u2019t do better than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trapizzino.it\/en\/locations-trapizzino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">the namesake restaurant and its locations<\/a> across Rome, from Trastevere to Testaccio to the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercatocentrale.com\/rome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercato Centrale<\/a> at Termini Station.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Local markets<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Speaking of markets, <a href=\"\/blog\/food-markets-rome\/\">Rome\u2019s food markets<\/a> are the perfect street food stop when you\u2019re not sure what exactly you want. The reassuring hustle and bustle of shoppers is fun for solo diners to get lost in, too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Roam the stalls until you see something you can\u2019t resist. A couple of our favorites are the pasta to go at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LemaninPastaTestaccio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Le Mani in Pasta<\/a> (box 58) and the sandwiches from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mercatoditestaccio.it\/banco\/mordi-e-vai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Mordi e Vai<\/a> (box 15), both in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mercatoditestaccio.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Mercato di Testaccio<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_31422\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-31422\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trapizzino_-_Pollo_alla_Cacciatora-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trapizzino_-_Pollo_alla_Cacciatora-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trapizzino_-_Pollo_alla_Cacciatora-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trapizzino_-_Pollo_alla_Cacciatora-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trapizzino_-_Pollo_alla_Cacciatora-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trapizzino_-_Pollo_alla_Cacciatora-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trapizzino_-_Pollo_alla_Cacciatora-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trapizzino_-_Pollo_alla_Cacciatora-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Grab-and-go bites, like a tasty <em>trapizzino<\/em>, are a quick and easy alternative to sit-down dining at restaurants for solo travelers. Photo credit: <a class=\"new\" title=\"Diego Zitelli (page does not exist)\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Trapizzino_-_Pollo_alla_Cacciatora.jpg\">Diego Zitelli<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grab_a_Slice_of_Pizza_Al_Taglio_for_Lunch\"><\/span>Grab a Slice of Pizza Al Taglio for Lunch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Pizza lovers, we\u2019ve got great news. If the thought of eating alone in Rome at a sit-down restaurant still makes you nervous, you can simply pop by a <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-pizza-rome\/\"><em>pizzeria al taglio<\/em> <\/a>and order pizza by the slice. All you have to do is choose your pizza, how many slices you want, have the pizza weighed and pay. Easy peasy!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3>Pizza spots near the Vatican<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re near the Vatican, head to the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonci.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pizzarium<\/a> or the delicious <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alicepizza.it\/puntivendita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Alice Pizza<\/a> location nearby.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Pizza spots near Campo de&#8217; Fiori<\/h3>\r\n<p>Over by Campo de\u2019 Fiori, don\u2019t miss <a href=\"http:\/\/www.anticofornoroscioli.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Antico Forno Roscioli<\/a> or the stuffed pizza at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100077390209917\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Baccanale<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_31423\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-31423\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-roman-4643552-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pizza al taglio in Rome\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-roman-4643552-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-roman-4643552-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-roman-4643552-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-roman-4643552-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-roman-4643552-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-roman-4643552-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-roman-4643552-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Pizza by the slice is one of the most popular street foods in Rome. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/es\/users\/josehoracioneto-2185521\/\">josehoracioneto<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snack_on_Gelato_or_Tiramisu\"><\/span>Snack on Gelato or Tiramis\u00f9<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Gelaterias<\/em> and <a href=\"\/blog\/italian-tiramisu-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tiramis\u00f9 (opens in a new tab)\">tiramis\u00f9<\/a> shops are perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-rome\/\">solo travelers in Rome<\/a>: all you have to do is get your ticket, order your gelato or tiramis\u00f9, and enjoy it on the go!<\/p>\r\n<h3>Best gelato picks<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There&#8217;s no end to delicious <a href=\"\/blog\/best-gelato-rome\/\">gelaterias in Rome.<\/a>\u00a0And no worries if you\u2019re lactose intolerant or vegan\u2014head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grom.it\/gelateria-roma.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Grom<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gelateriadeigracchi.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Gelateria dei Gracchi<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gelateriafatamorgana.com\/web\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Gelateria Fatamorgana<\/a> for dairy-free gelato.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Can&#8217;t-miss spots for tiramis\u00f9<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019d rather treat yourself to Italy\u2019s beloved \u201cpick-me-up\u201d dessert, there are plenty of great spots for <a href=\"\/blog\/best-tiramisu-rome\/\">tiramis\u00f9 in Rome<\/a> as well.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_28588\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28588\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0555-gelato-otaleg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0555-gelato-otaleg.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0555-gelato-otaleg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0555-gelato-otaleg-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0555-gelato-otaleg-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Devour_RomeIMG_0555-gelato-otaleg-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Looking for fun and funky gelato flavors? Then you have to check out Otaleg!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_Friends_While_Eating_Alone_in_Rome\"><\/span>Find Friends While Eating Alone in Rome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Solo travel\u2014and eating alone!\u2014are great. But you can only say <em>\u201ctavolo per uno\u201d<\/em> so many times before it gets old. When that happens, join us for <a href=\"\/destinations\/italy\/rome\/\">a food tour!<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here\u2019s how we\u2019d do it: book a tour towards the beginning of your stay to learn the essentials of the Italian dining scene and stock up on tips before going it on your own. Put what you\u2019ve learned to use over the next few days dining solo and if you get lonely, come hang out with us again.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_3664\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 2010px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3664\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/testaccio-market-food-tour-devour-rome-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"Explore the Testaccio market on our food tour in Rome for kids.\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Sampling delicious food &#8211; and meet other curious travelers &#8211; on our Testaccio Market Food Tour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Update notice: This post was updated on August 18, 2023.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>From exploring Testaccio, one of Rome\u2019s ultimate foodie districts, to immersing yourself in the Roman ritual of aperitivo in Trastevere, we\u2019ve got you covered with our <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/destinations\/italy\/rome\/\">Roman food tours<\/a>. Our only hard-and-fast rule: come hungry!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re in the Eternal City. The sun is setting over the Tiber. It\u2019s undeniably romantic and now\u2026you have to eat dinner alone in Rome? All the better! Farewell, long conversations about what\u2019s for dinner that end in hangry arguments. 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