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Rome Essentials
A considered first route through Rome: the foods that carry its everyday habits, celebrations, ingredients, and memory.
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The complete shortlist
10 foods to know.
Each selection includes the reason it belongs here—so this is a guide, not just a pile of names.
Rome, Italy
Carbonara
Carbonara is a defining Rome food experience worth seeking in the city.
Rome, Italy
Cacio e Pepe
Cacio E Pepe is a defining Rome food experience worth seeking in the city.
Rome, Italy
Amatriciana
Amatriciana is a defining Rome food experience worth seeking in the city.
Rome, Italy
Pasta alla Gricia
Pasta Alla Gricia is a defining Rome food experience worth seeking in the city.
Rome, Italy
Carciofi alla Giudia
Carciofi alla giudìa
Carciofi Alla Giudia is a defining Rome food experience worth seeking in the city.
Rome, Italy
Coda alla Vaccinara
Coda Alla Vaccinara is a defining Rome food experience worth seeking in the city.
Rome, Italy
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Saltimbocca Alla Romana is a defining Rome food experience worth seeking in the city.
Rome, Italy
Trippa alla Romana
Trippa Alla Romana is a defining Rome food experience worth seeking in the city.
Rome, Italy
Supplì al Telefono
Suppli Al Telefono is a defining Rome food experience worth seeking in the city.
Rome, Italy
Maritozzo
Maritozzo is a defining Rome food experience worth seeking in the city.