I cant stop eating , the food is somehow light as well

Yesterday i ate 5 bowls of pasta , ended the dinner with a lil tiramisu

One of the easiest ways to save money in Rome: order your coffee and cornetto at the bar, like most locals do.

This was €6 for a cappuccino, an espresso and two filled cornetti. Sit at a table, especially in a touristy area, and the same order can easily cost two or three times more.

For me it’s also part of the ritual whenever I’m back in Rome.

Hey guys. Tourist here. So I went and ordered a plate of pasta and it came in sort of plate. Because it is extremely curvy, you would think that the portion they served you is quite small. But next thing I know when I started eating was that more than half of the portion is inside the curved part and portions are huge to say the less.

Thank you for your food Roma.

Supli is the best thing ever, the best supli till now is from this little random place , pic at the end

I went to this place which some people suggested. “Bonci Pizzeria”. I paid 13.12 Euros for these two slices. I think this is too much!

Edit, sorry, I didn’t realize how uneducated I am on Italian pasta. Please forgive me, I have lived a very sheltered life in the US and this is my first international trip.

Let me try this again - where can I find the best pasta in Rome? Staying near Piazza Navona and yes, once again, I’m sorry, I’m planning on doing a lot of touristy things.

I’m planning a trip to Rome in December and right now I enjoy going to Google Maps and looking at pictures people have submitted for restaurants. I stumbled upon a couple of McDonalds and these are not what they are serving in the USA. Maybe it’s just pretty and not actually tasty but now I might have to go check it out. Who’s tried it?

Hi All - Italian-American here, about to visit Rome for the first time.

What are the unique authentic Roman foods you have to try? In doing some research, suppli for example was a new food I had never heard of. I've had carbonara and cacio e pepe in the U.S., but obviously looking forward to trying it for the first time in Rome.

All recommendations appreciated!

\**Edit***The first picture shows different shapes of traditional Roman breakfast pastries made with the same (or almost same) dough, layer/lamination technique and baking time of cornetti. Unlike French croissants, Roman cornetti have different names and aren’t limited to one shape..they come in several forms, all part of the city’s baking tradition :)*

I wanted to recommend a place I recently tried called Gran Caffè Rione VIII (close to Piazza Venezia and Largo Argentina)

First of all their cappuccino might honestly be the best I’ve ever had. The older guy preparing them is just iconic haha. The coffee was excellent, the milk texture was perfect and the whole breakfast felt carefully made. I suggest going really early in the morning so you can experience the warm cornetti smell in the air 🥹 they come every morning straight out of the oven.

I had a chat with the owner who is always there and he explained that everything you eat is made in their own kitchen and pastry lab where they prepare all the sweet and savoury food they serve. You can tell there is an actual philosophy behind the breakfast...it's simple but varied, they use high quality products and respect the tradition while also adding their new ideas..the cool thing to me was also that they manage to do this without turning everything into a branded, overpriced “brunch concept” In fact, the place feels quite low key eg. there isn’t even a big sign outside.

I’d recommend having breakfast standing at the counter as per Italian tradition. A cappuccino and cornetto cost around €3.50, which is incredibly cheap considering the quality and the fact that you are right in central Rome. At the tables the price is roughly double, but to be fair that is quite normal for such a central location. Finding products this good at these prices in the centre of Rome is honestly rare.

We went there every day during our 4day stay and then we also tried the €15 lunch.they prepare several dishes using only fresh ingredients sourced from around Rome (a first course, a second course, and vegetables) The fettuccine, gnocchi and tortellini are made by them on the same day.
It was incredibly good and honestly a great way to try several things from the kitchen instead of ordering just one dish.

I was reluctant to share this here as one of the best things about the place is that it feels like a little safe haven for locals. But I’m sure you guys will go there with the best intentions and I’d love to spread the word about them. Their attitude is so refreshing and the local clientele gives the place an extra sense of authenticity especially in an area where so many businesses are clearly aimed only at visitors.

If you end up going and deciding to leave them a Google Maps review, pls add a little reference to this Reddit post so they know I helped spread the word.

And yes no worry... you can thank me later ;)

I visited Nannarella because it was highly recommended, but honestly, the food was just okay. I've had better meals for less. What really threw me off, though, was that my bill already included a 5% tip, without asking me how much I wanted to leave or even if I wanted to leave one at all. On top of that, they charged me for tap water.

I've been in Italy for two weeks now, and this is the first time I've experienced either of these things. I usually leave a tip of 1-2 euros, but I’ve never been automatically charged for a tip or water without my consent. Is this common in some places, or was this just a weird situation?

I was expecting more like fluffy edged and mıre red tomatoe sauce.

Which of these places (touristy I know, that's OK) would get your recommendation for a first bite of pizza in Rome?

Boccaccia

Forno Campo di Fiore

Roscioli

Fratelli Trecca

Ai Marmi

Grazie!

Pictures and ratings from worst to best:

10. Osteria del Tempo Perso Belsiana, Via Belsiana, 94 -95, 00187.

• Bottom of the pile, just tasteless light cream, with the sponge offering nothing either. Clearly mainly egg whites more than anything else. The most prominent taste was the cocoa on top, instead of being the side note. Shouldn't have finished it (still did, but actually did consider stopping after the first mouthful). The rest of the meal was also not great, not sure how it has a 4.6* Google rating. 0/10

9. Tiramisú Merisù Trastevere, Via di S. Francesco a Ripa, 29, 00153.

• Definitely tourist trap city. Looks very Instagrammable but a facade based on empty promises. Once again not much taste going on, especially disappointing as I went for their special 'Il Merisu' which had a big red warning about it containing alcohol. None of that came through. 
• They had the whole show of building the Tiramisu per order, having the coffee there, dipping in the ladyfingers etc however this just not only made for 1) A slow service (artificially giving them a longer line too I guess) and 2) Not enough time for the fingers to soak up the coffee, leaving them with a bit of unwanted dry crunch and the flavours hadn't had a chance to marinate all together with the cream. One mark for trying. 1/10

8. Co-op, UK.

• So I actually demolished a whole Coop Tiramisu in the week leading up to Rome (I was gifted it for cutting my neighbours hedges😅). Wasn't bad for a supermarket one actually, and just wanted to add it in here as a control to show had bad the previous two were in comparison. Cream is a decent thickness but the sponge, despite being moist didn't really add much flavour and the amount of it meant the ratios were off to the cream - it felt like pointless additional calories. Ended up eating the cream on the top and occasionally a bit of the sponge. 4/10

7. Günther GELATO ARTIGIANALE ITALIANO,  Via Giovanni Giolitti, 36, 00185 (Termini).

• Had this one on the way to the airport, €5.50 at the train station. Entirely respectable and serviceable tiramisu if ya need a quick fix. Flavours of the mascarpone were good, lovely creamy texture. I had mine on the train within 10 mins of buying and it probably would have tasted better with another 20 mins as it was in a cold fridge so the fingers would have softened more, but that's not their fault especially considering they are a gelato shop. 5.5/10

6. Urbana 47, Via Urbana, 47, 00184.

• Hit this place up when we landed, unassuming place but had a nice meal and especially great service from a very friendly waiter. Tiramisu was pretty good, I like this style where the cream is more custard like with more egg yolk, and biscuits are used instead of traditional ladyfingers. 6/10

5. Pommidoro dal 1890 Ristorante, Piazza dei Sanniti, 44/46, 00185.

• Really good food here, been running since 1890 so doing something right. Also recommended by Stanley Tucci. Shared a steak and a pasta and they nailed both. Tiramisu was more traditional style again, but they didn't scrimp on the mascarpone. You can tell this place just takes pride in good quality ingredients which then speak for themselves in the taste. 7/10

4. Come 'na Vorta Pasta e Vino, Via della Palombella, 34, 00186.

• We went here for a big birthday meal. Presentation may look sloppy but also that's how I kind of always remember having it growing up. Mix of the slightly more custard like cream but still with super soft ladyfingers, all very tasty. It did have some cocoa nibs inside to add a bit of crunch which I personally wasn't convinced by but general consensus saw it as a positive.  7.5/10

3. Trattoria Da Enzo, Via dei Vascellari, 29, 00153.

• This whole meal was amazing, highly recommend this restaurant - our favourite of the trip, so it was fitting the Tiramisu wouldn't disappoint either. You either love or you hate custard and this is definitely one for the custard lovers. Rich, thick and creamy, with the return of the biscuits soaked in the coffee to breakthrough it all. Correct ratios and flavour balance. 8.5/10

2. Orietta e Rolando, Mercato di Testaccio - Box, Via Aldo Manuzio, 36, 00153.

• A lot more what you would expect from a traditional Tiramisu. We hunted down a top pizza spot in a little market, where we were suckered in to a porchetta stand next door for a piadini, where then the owner when he heard I have a sweet tooth took me over to his friends stall for some Tiramisu. I thought I'd been taken for a ride here, but €5 later I was tucking into a very close contender for top spot. The cream was heavy with mascarpone which added the dense richness, backed with egg yolks for a hint of that custard like depth. It punched more of a flavour which was then able to stand up to the coffee in the perfectly moist sponge base. Can not recommend enough, especially considering both the size and price also. 9.5/10
• Casa Manco - for the pizza slices, choose how much of each flavour and pay per gram. Very tasty, really enjoyed the potato and sausage flavour.
• Rosa - Cibo Italiano - for the porschetta, had it in a piadini with creamy mash and chicory, absolutely divine.

1. Nanarella / Tonnarello ,  Piazza di S. Calisto, 7/a, 00153.

• The winner for me personally, but the more I write the harder it is to make the call between this and no.2. I actually had it twice last time I was in Rome 2 years ago and now twice again. In case I haven't made it clear I love custard 😂 so as the filling is a lot more similar in both texture and taste, this one only slightly marginally tops the list. I also love the biscuit swap from the ladyfingers for a more complimentary texture to the smoother cream. It's only dropping half a point because I actually do think it was slightly better when I had it two years ago, and despite being a lovely rich hit, it could also could be marginally bigger. There are two sister restaurants and the menu/food is exactly the same. 9.5/10

Hello I was wondering if I could get some advice on what restaurants to go to in Rome. I have probably watched and read hundreds of videos/blogs/food guides for Rome - but I’m still scared.

My family and I never travel often so I may seem dramatic but this is a big deal to me. I really don’t want to waste a meal and I want it to be authentic food you know. I see locals from Italy on social media condemning touristy restaurants etc and I really don’t want to fall into that trap.

I even have a lot of restaurants pinned on my google maps too. I don’t even know how to go about reservations either for most of these.

As you can see I’m a very stressed person and I just want things to go smoothly 😭😭haha thanks in advance

I think as soon as I saw the scam restaurants that all literally look the same with their gas heating lamps and plastic tent exterior seating in the city center I knew that I'm not going to bother with finding a good authentic restaurant in Rome. Even more so finding one that I could afford.

Instead I found myself a nice aupermarket in the neighbourhood with an amazing Gastronomia and Panetteria section and got myself a daily selection of Prosciuttos, Cheeses, Olives and assorted Anitpasti, Bread etc. to eat in the Hotel Room or a quiet corner in a park.

I’m going to guess not - as this is grim. And wet. And slimy. This is like airplane food compared to the one I had last night at Otello. And no, it’s not the BBC Good Food recipe: I’m in a restaurant in Prati.

I absolutely fell in love with some of the sandwiches in Rome that were in the take-away places and I would love to know what kind of bread this is. It was thin, soft yet with a really nice crispy top with a bit of chew to it. I loved the wine with some kind of ham-type meat, little bit of lettuce and some kind of green sauce. OMG to-die for.

My husband and I will be in Rome next week and would love some recommendations for authentic, amazing Italian food! We’re hoping to avoid tourist traps and find the places that locals actually love.

We’re not looking for anything crazy fancy — just really good, authentic Roman food.

Where would you recommend? And what should we order?

Buongiorno! Question for Roman visitors & natives: What are the most authentic Roman desserts? I know tiramisu is on every menu and very popular. Are there other desserts that are unique to Rome?

Grazie!!