Rome Food Markets: Where to Try Real Roman Street Food
Most visitors to Rome never venture outside the historic centre, meaning the only food market they ever come across is the daily farmers’ market at Campo de’ Fiori. But as every local knows, many of Rome’s central markets have become overpriced tourist traps, stocked with fresh produce at hugely inflated prices or with low-quality goods […]
Panettone vs Pandoro: Which Is Better?
The festive season in an Italian household means many things: food, family, and economically irresponsibly investment in an LED-illuminated nativity scene. It also means that for the entire month of December, breakfast skews sweet (or sweeter than the usual fare of coffee and a cornetto), seasonal, and unapologetically indulgent. And in most Italian homes, that […]
Thanksgiving in Rome: How to Celebrate in the Eternal City
So you’re spending Thanksgiving in Rome this year? Don’t worry, you won’t have to trade turkey for tonnarelli or skip the holiday altogether on November 27th! November is the perfect time to discover new food traditions, honour gratitude, and—yes—even catch some football. While Italians don’t celebrate Thanksgiving (known here as il Giorno del ringraziamento), Rome […]
Italian Wine: A No-Nonsense Guide
In Italy, wine is more than just a drink. It’s a vital part of culture and a collective item of indulgence. Every glass you drink in an enoteca (Italian wine bar) comes with a history lesson and story — even when you don’t ask for it — in which your waiter’s distant ancestor plays the […]
Top Cooking Classes in Rome for Adults
Not everybody wants to share their class with small kids or take part in an overly simplified class that’s ‘family friendly’. That’s why we’re sharing our top recommended adult cooking classes in Rome.
Where to Eat Pasta in Rome
Rome is famous for four types of pasta: carbonara, amatriciana, gricia and cacio e pepe. Beloved and botched the world over, these pasta recipes are an art form here in Rome. Seemingly simple but deceptively difficult and judged daily by the world’s strictest food critics — Italians. By following this guide, you can avoid falling […]
Celebrating Special Occasions in Rome: Exclusive Experiences for Honeymoons, Anniversaries & Bachelorette Parties
Rome’s reputation for romance is well-founded. There’s no other place like it for celebrating special occasions, given the city’s rich history, art, and food scene. But finding romantic things to do in Rome, far from the crowds, can be tricky. Italy’s capital is straining under the weight of overtourism, meaning it’s even more important to […]
9 Types of Italian Pizza (And Where to Try Them in Rome)
Pizza is as quintessentially Italian as designer sunglasses, Aperol Spritz, and devastatingly poor parking – even when there’s plenty of available space. But pizza is also divisive, with Romans, Neapolitans, and Sicilians arguing among themselves about who invented it first (Neapolitans) and whose version is best (something I won’t commit to paper for fear of… […]
Gelato Vs Ice Cream: What Is the Difference?
Anyone who’s ever tried gelato in Italy will have been blown away by how different it tastes from the ice cream back home. At face value, Italy’s frozen delight might seem like ice cream served in a fancy scoop. But scoop below the surface and there’s a whole world of differences. This post dives right […]
What is Struffoli? Italy’s Deep-Fried Christmas Sweet Treat
Something you might not know about Southern Italy is that they love deep-frying their food. Deep-fried pizza? You got it. Battered seafood? It’d be rude not to. But one of the lesser-known (but dearly beloved) fried festive offerings are succulent honey-dipped balls called struffoli. If you’re lucky enough to be in Rome this Christmas, you’re […]