Trastevere Food Tour: From Appetizer to Dessert
Antipasto
Before diving into the main courses, kick off your meal with some traditional Roman appetizers:
1) Supplì: Crispy, deep-fried rice balls stuffed with mozzarella.
Where to try: Supplizio or Supplì
2) Bruschetta al Pomodoro: Toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
Where to try: Taverna Trilussa
3) Fiori di Zucca: Zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese and anchovies, then fried to perfection.
Where to try: Da Enzo al 29
Primi
Piatti
Roman pasta dishes are famous worldwide, and Trastevere is home to some of the best places to try them:
1) Cacio e Pepe: Pasta tossed with pecorino cheese and black pepper, simple yet delicious.
Where to try: Felice a Testaccio
2) Carbonara: Made with egg yolks, pecorino, guanciale, and black pepper, a must-try dish.
Where to try: Roscioli Salumeria or Da Enzo al 29
3) Amatriciana: A bold tomato-based sauce with guanciale and pecorino cheese.
Where to try: Osteria der Belli
Secondi Piati
If you still have room, indulge in one of these iconic Roman meat dishes:
1) Saltimbocca alla Romana: Veal cutlets with prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine.
Where to try: Antica Trattoria Da Carlone
2) Coda alla Vaccinara: Slow-cooked oxtail stew in a rich tomato sauce.
Where to try: Checchino dal 1887
3) Abbacchio al Forno: Oven-roasted lamb with rosemary, a Roman Easter favorite.
Where to try: Spirito di Vino
Dessert
No Roman meal is complete without a delicious dessert. Here are the best places to satisfy your sweet tooth:
1) Tiramisù: Creamy, coffee-soaked ladyfingers topped with cocoa powder.
Where to try: Bar San Calisto
2) Maritozzo: A soft sweet bun filled with whipped cream, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Where to try: Il Maritozzaro
3) Artisanal Gelato: Cool off with a scoop of handmade Italian gelato.
Where to try: Fior di Luna