Food & culture · Rome
What to Eat in Rome: A Food Guide
A food guide to Rome: the dishes worth seeking out, what to drink, dining etiquette and the neighbourhoods to eat in.
Updated 2026-07-01
What to eat in Rome
Cacio e pepe
Roman pasta with pecorino and cracked black pepper.
Carbonara
Guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino — no cream, ever.
Supplì
Fried rice croquette with mozzarella heart; classic street snack.
What to drink
Free public 'nasoni' drinking fountains dot the city — refill your bottle.
Dining etiquette and practicalities
Cappuccino is a morning drink — order espresso after lunch.
'Coperto' (cover charge) is normal on the bill; tipping is optional.
Dress modestly for St Peter's, the Vatican Museums and major churches.
Where to eat in Rome
Centro Storico
Steps from the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
Trastevere
Cobblestone lanes, trattorias and evening life.
Monti
Boutique hotels near the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Prati / Vatican
Quieter residential streets close to St Peter's.
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