Rome's food is unfussy. 20 bookable food tours below — plus the neighbourhoods and dishes the city is built around.
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The guide
Rome's food is unfussy. Three or four ingredients per plate, all of them perfect, no decorative herbs. The cuisine has resisted globalization in a way that surprises people coming from Paris or Barcelona. You still cannot get cappuccino after 11 AM at a serious bar. The city's signature pasta dishes are still made the way they were in the 1940s. That conservatism is the point. Eat at family-run trattorias in residential neighborhoods, follow the seasons (carciofi alla giudia in winter, fiori di zucca in summer), and accept that Italians eat dinner late. 20:30 minimum.
Where to focus
Four neighbourhoods to anchor a few days of eating
Testaccio
Built around the old slaughterhouse, so the food is offal-forward: coda alla vaccinara, trippa alla romana, pajata. The market is excellent for an early lunch.
Trastevere
Touristy but the locals still eat here, especially on weeknights. Look for trattorias one street off the main piazzas; the menus get shorter and the food gets better.
Monti
Slower and more residential than the centro. Wine bars, modern pasta places, gelato that doesn't have artificial colors.
Prati
Across the river from the Vatican. Good supplì stands, the original Bonci pizza, and surprisingly little tourist trap-ness.
What to eat
The dishes the city is known for
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Cacio e pepe
· Pasta with pecorino and black pepper. Three ingredients; technique is everything. Most tourist places get it wrong. - 02
Carbonara
· Egg yolk, pecorino, guanciale, pepper. No cream. Ever. - 03
Amatriciana
· Tomato, guanciale, pecorino. Usually with bucatini. The other Roman classic. - 04
Supplì
· Fried rice balls with mozzarella core. Eaten standing up at the pizzeria al taglio. - 05
Carciofi alla giudia
· Jewish-Roman fried artichokes, in season roughly January through April. Order them at any old kosher restaurant in the Ghetto. - 06
Maritozzo
· Sweet brioche stuffed with unsweetened whipped cream. A Roman breakfast, sometimes eaten at midnight.
Practical notes
Meal timing, tipping, payment
Coffee culture is strict: cappuccino in the morning only, espresso any time, both at the counter for €1–1.50. Lunch 13:00–15:00, dinner 20:30 onwards. Tipping is not expected; rounding up is enough. Many of the best places close on Sundays or Mondays.
All 20 food tours
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Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato
Discover Rome on board of a Timeless Icon with the 1st tour company in Rome to offer this unique tour. An evening tour on board of our custom built, modern and comfy Vespa Sidecars will take you to the Iconic Highlights
4h from $149 - 02
Rome: Small Group Pizza Class with Chianti Classico Wine
Discover the real taste of Italy by learning how to make authentic Neapolitan pizza in a true local restaurant — not a staged cooking studio! Guided by a friendly Italian chef, you’ll learn the secrets of traditional Ne
2h from $51 - 03
Rome: 3 Spritz Cocktails & Fresh Pasta Cooking Class
Skip the tourist restaurant scene with this small-group cocktail and pasta-making class in the heart of Rome. Meet your host in a cooking school and learn how to make three variations of the ultimate Italian cocktail: th
3h - 04
Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)
Small groups pasta-making class with local chefs. In this masterclass, you'll be able to learn how to make the famous Italian handmade pasta and pair it with fresh sauces. You will make and cook ravioli, fettuccine, and
3h - 05
Private Evening Golf Cart Tour of Rome with Aperitivo
Our Private Evening Golf Cart Tour with Drinks is the perfect way to truly enjoy Rome in a fun setting, all in the magic of evening light. From the comfort of your very own golf cart, you will be zipping and zooming thro
3h - 06
Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails
Learn how to make traditional Italian pasta and spritzes in the heart of Rome—in the only tipsy cooking class in the city! Enjoy 3 spritz (Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello) while you cook, learn from an expert chef and mixol
3h - 07
Rome Food Experience Max 6 People Group Tour | w/Private Option
The Rome Food Experience, Semi-Private and Private Options available, is a 3-hour guided restaurant hopping tour that explores the richness of Italian cuisine and tradition with an emphasis in Roman eno-gastronomic herit
3h - 08
Rome: Hands-on Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu Cooking Class
The Master Pasta Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Tiramisu Class offers a hands-on culinary journey through Italy's authentic flavors. You'll learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, shape fettuccine and ravioli, and craft a clas
2.5h - 09
Rome Pasta or Pizza Cooking Class with Gelato & Wine
Rome Pasta or Pizza Cooking Class with Gelato & Wine: choose a hands-on fresh pasta class or Roman-style pizza making class in the heart of Rome. This experience includes separate cooking class options, not cumulative e
3h - 10
2-in-1 Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Masterclass in Rome
Learn from a local expert chef how to make traditional tiramisu and handmade pasta with delicious sauces. In this small-group class, you and your new foodie friends will discover the history and tradition behind Italian
3h - 11
Pasta Fettuccine, Ravioli and Tiramisu MasterClass
This class is unique because it offers a comprehensive culinary experience: starting with a welcome glass of prosecco, you will learn to craft authentic fettuccine and ravioli with an experienced English-speaking chef, c
2.5h - 12
Vespa Sidecar Tour In Rome with Pickup, Drop-off, Gelato included
Explore Rome's top attractions in a unique and exciting way with our Vespa tours. Suitable for individuals and groups, our tours offer guided visits to iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, Trastevere, and
3h - 13
Pizza and Gelato Making Experience with Fine Italian Wine in Rome
Indulge in an unforgettable adventure with our Pizza & Gelato Masterclass, where you'll immerse yourself in the art of Italian cuisine. Led by expert chefs, this hands-on experience will take you through the process of c
3h - 14
Rome Pizza & Gelato Class with Wine by Cooking Italy
Roll up your sleeves and take part in a pizza-making workshop in a locally loved restaurant in Rome, with the oldest wood fired oven in the Prati neighborhood. Learn about traditional cooking techniques with a local che
3h - 15
The Original Fettuccine & Tiramisu Cooking Class in Rome
Experience the art of making Fettuccine and Tiramisu in the heart of Rome with a hands-on cooking class that immerses you in Italy’s rich culinary tradition. Under the guidance of a skilled local chef, you’ll learn how t
2.5h from $49 - 16
Rome Pasta, Ravioli & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Premium Wine
Enjoy a private, memorable culinary experience near the charming Piazza Mattei. Soak in the rich history and vibrant culture of this iconic square, home to the enchanting Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe), just
3h - 17
Rome Pizza or Pasta Cooking Class Gelato Tasting & Unlimited Wine
Rome Pizza or Pasta Cooking Class with Gelato Tasting & Unlimited Wine: choose your hands-on Italian cooking class in central Rome, near Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum. Select the Pizza & Gelato class,
3h - 18
Rome Small Group Pasta Making Class with Spritz and Italian Chef
Learn to make fresh fettuccine from scratch in an intimate small-group class just steps from the Vatican. At your own fully equipped workstation, a friendly Italian chef guides you through kneading, rolling and cutting,
2h from $49 - 19
Rome Hands-On Pasta & Tiramisu Class near Vatican, Unlimited Wine
Our English-speaking chef will guide you step by step as you craft authentic Italian fresh pasta and tiramisù completely from scratch — all while enjoying unlimited Italian wine throughout the experience. Each participa
3h from $49 - 20
Pasta and Tiramisu Making Class with Fine Italian Wine in Rome
The full master class includes a step-by-step guide on how to make handmade pasta dough, combine ingredients, create the perfect filling, and finish with a delicious and indulgent sauce. With expert guidance from experie
3h
Frequently asked
- How much do food tours in Rome cost?
- Roughly $49–$149 per person, with the median around $49.
- When should I book?
- One to two weeks ahead in peak season; same-day is sometimes possible off-peak but limits choice.