When in Rome, Eat Like the Romans Do! Tips From Locals & More
Like the Italians say → A tavola non si invecchia → translation: You don’t age while seated for a meal.
Food makes me happy — I am a girl of taste, smell, and touch — add a great atmosphere and people ♥ well that’s just divine … daHling ♥
I am a sucker for those old traditional places, and Rome is as good as it gets, particularly when you throw in Italian food.
— Roger Federer
Where to eat:
Mangiare per vivere e non vivere per mangiare – Italian proverb
Translation: Eat to live and not live to eat.
TIP: Stay away from restaurants near any square — it’s a tourist trap — they will inflate prices for lower quality!
Instead, for an even greater local type experience, walk a few blocks away to find the local cafes and restaurants. Espresso drinks should be around 1.50 to 3 euros. Pastas and pizzas should be under 11 euros → These are almost all small portions and personal pizzas.
TIP: Check out the menus before entering. This is a great tip given to us by our host.
There’s nothing more romantic than Italian food.
— Elisha Cuthbert
Everything you see I owe to pasta.
— Sophia Loren
Wearing Imaji Studio from Styling On
TIP: Don’t use english slang when ordering.
Example: If you ask for a latte they will give you a glass of milk because ‘latte’ literally means ‘milk’ — instead say, ‘caffe latte.’
TIP: FCA is on the east side by the water where the seafood is great and recommended by locals. If you are thinking about having seafood anywhere else — don’t! It’s frozen and definitely overpriced. A great place recommended by an Italian to eat at near this airport is Dai Quattro Cantoni — It’s a local treasure.
TIP: Campo de Fiori is a great local market experience and the #1 advice in the Business Insider article ‘Locals Reveal The Best Things To Do In Rome‘ ♥
Buy some good bread and then go to Campo de’ Fiori in the morning and sample the olive oils and balsamic vinegars at the market that is there daily — Leah from Leah Travels
They have some wonderful truffle ♥
A few of my favorite places included Bonci for pizzeria and Fiaschetteria Beltramme for exceptional pasta!
Profumo di Caffe and Lemongrass for gelato↓
Another TIP: I’d like to leave you with is explore — knock on doors — and don’t be shy about it. We stumbled upon this great Mediterranean place and with a ring were invited in.
For more — check out this list I followed, tips on Rome’s airport, transportation, and sight seeing!
