
Ciao ItaliaPass insiders! Time flies when you're having fun, and we're already coming to the end of Rome week. For today's roundup, we're talking Roman food. Are you up to the challenge?
Return travelers: We're looking for everything about food in Rome! Restaurant recommendations. Mouth-watering Roman food photos. Unforgettable Roman food stories. Share one, share many!
First-time visitors: What do you want to know about food and dining in Rome? What foods are you anxiously waiting to try?
I'll start us off!Â
Restaurant recommendation: I always recommend Da Enzo in Trastevere. I used to go there when I lived in the neighborhood many years ago, as far back as 2003. It's a well-known spot now, but it maintains its down-home character and traditional Roman food choices. I still don't think it's overrated.

Favorite Roman food: Honestly, who can resist the supplì? For a modern twist on a Roman street food classic, hit up one of the Trapizzino locations.
Unforgettable Roman food stories: Have a listen to the Rome episode of The Nomadic Foodist Show. Chris interviewed YOURS TRULY and it was a joyful and informative little chat!
I hope Rome Week has gotten you super excited for the Eternal City. Where shall we go next week, ItaliaPass insiders? Any suggestions? Just leave those right here in the comments section, along with all your Rome tips and tricks for foodies.
And, just in case you missed them—you have all weekend to catch up on all the other challenges, too!
- ❓Lunedì—Monday Question Challenge
- 💡Martedì—Tuesday Travel Tip Challenge
- 🇮🇹 Mercoledì—ItaliaPass Insider Weekly Review
- 📸 Giovedì—Thursday Photo Challenge
Try this typical Roman dish called Puntarelle - these seasonal chicory shoots (cicoria catalogna) are dressed with olive oil and anchovies. This dish was at Cavour 303, an old school wine bar that also serves stellar food just a few steps from the Colosseum.Â
When in Rome, I highly recommend Polese Restaurante, Sforza Cesarina, 40. Corso Vittorio Emanuele 2. Â Ask for Poalo or Billy. The service and food are second to none. Try the grilled squid or the lamb chops.Â
it will be my first time visiting Italy and I am looking forward to eating Tiramisu!!! My absolute favorite!
Then you must be sure to check out Pompi - “the King of Tiramisu.” It’s life-changing.Â
There are now many locations across Rome, one is just by the Spanish Steps.Â
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Thanks for the tip. We will be in Pompi in may.Â
I ate SO MUCH fantastic food in Rome, and it turns out I actually didn't get pictures of a lot of it. I guess I was too busy swooning. :) But here, a little late, are some pics of some great food moments.Â
We go to Rome every year specifically to enjoy the food... https://www.ristoranteditirambo.it/ is an essential for us at least twice on every trip. The intensity of their flavours is something beautiful.Â