Rome Food and Drink

Food & Drink

Italian food may have spanned the globe but there’s far more on offer than just pizza and pasta. Roman cuisine is rich and varied, from traditional and earthy dishes originating in the meat markets, through the classic spaghetti alla carbonara, to more than one hundred different flavours of ice cream. Pecorino romano and ricotta are the city’s favourite cheeses, while a platter of delicious antipasti will reflect whatever is in season at the local markets.

A bruschetta topped with tomatoes or artichoke makes a quick snack; for a real Roman experience try visiting the authentic area of Trastevere, full of trattorias and pizzerias offering alfresco dining opportunities during the long summer evenings.

Local wines to try include the crisp white Frascati, and the Est! Est! Est! wine, taking its name (‘Here it is!’) from the words written on a wine shop door by a medieval papal messenger sent to find the best one in town!

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Things to Do

MONUMENTAL ROME

Ideal for the first time visitor to Rome, including the city’s highlights such as the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the Fountain of the Four Rivers.

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Shopping

In one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, the shopping will not disappoint. As to be expected, Italy’s top designers are out in force, mostly around the Via Condotti at the bottom of the Spanish Steps.

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Where to Stay

The best way to discover Rome and its treasures is on foot. Our hotels are all centrally located: you might like to stay close to the Trevi Fountain and the Via Del Corso, ideally placed for sightseeing and shopping.

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