The Superbreak Guide to Eating in Rome

The Superbreak Guide to Eating in Rome

The Basics From ancient Rome to the thoroughly modern-day fashion stores, the Eternal City boasts an endless list of attractions and an abundance of Rome hotels. Rome s renowned historic attractions include the Vatican with Saint Peter s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon. But don t leave without throwing a coin in the Trevi Fountain and climbing the Spanish Steps. Top 3 Foods to Try: 1 Pizza Bianca 2 3 Fiori di zucca (zucchini flowers) Spaghetti Carbonara 2

Top Foodie Event Roma Food & Wine Festival The unmissable Rome Food & Wine Festival is a must visit for foodies and wine enthusiasts alike. Throughout the bustling three day event, you can sample a mouthwatering range of food and pastries from a selection of Italy s top chefs, as well as a sample of more than 60 Italian wines. There are also live demonstrations by professional chefs for anyone wanting to brush up on their culinary skills! Pre-booking is required and admission with free winetasting is approx 25. When: May 3

Where to go for the... Best Breakfast: Dolce Maniera, via Barletta, 27, 00192 Rome Breakfast for Romans usually consists of a cappuccino and a cornetto on the go (the Italian answer to croissants). The Dolce Maniera 24hr bakery sells a range of baked treats; the almond cornetto is a must. Best Coffee: La Tazza d Oro, via degli Orfani, 84, 00186 Rome Cool down from the Italian heat at this bustling 1940s style city centre café with a granita di caffè ; a sweet, iced coffee topped with a generous helping of cream. Best Pizza: Al Forno della Soffitta, via Piave, 62, 00187 Rome Surrounding the glow from the traditional brick oven at the heart of this classic Italian pizzeria, the pizzas here are made before your eyes from freshly spun dough and an impressive range of tasty toppings. 4

Best Lunch: Mordi e vai, Nuovo Mercato Testaccio, via B. Franklin, 00153, Rome For an authentic lunchtime treat head to the Mordi e Vai stall at the new Testaccio Market. Chef Sergio Esposito s delicious polpette e panini puts a meatball Subway to shame. Best Ice Cream: Giolotti, via Uffici del Viccario, 40, 00186 Rome Often voted the best in Rome by locals, Giolotti is an historic gelaterie located a stone s throw from the Pantheon. Try crema marrone flavour (chestnut); favourite of Pope John Paul II. Best Dinner: Moma, via San Basilio, 42, 00187 Rome After you tire of stuffing yourself with heavy pasta dishes, try Moma for beautifully presented, stripped back modern cuisine infused with Italian culinary tradition. 5

Best Bar: La Barrique, via del Boschetto, 41/B, 00184 Rome With one of the most impressive offerings of Champagnes, German and Italian wines in the city, sophisticated wine bar La Barrique has taken off from humble beginnings. Don t miss the authentic local atmosphere. Best Family Restaurant: La Tavernaccia, via Giovanni da Castelbolognese, 63, 00153 Rome For a hearty slab of lasagne the whole family can tuck into try La Tavernaccia; a lively, family run business serving up generous portions of traditional Italian fare. Best Light Bite: Filetti di Baccala, Largo dei Librari, 88, 00186 Rome If you find yourself looking for a quick supper in Rome, try Rome s answer to fish and chips at this traditional friggitoria (fried food seller) tucked away in a pretty piazza. Try the simple fried cod and zucchini flowers. Price Guide Key: : under 10 : 10-20 : 30-40 : 40-50 : 20-30 prices are per person 6

Ospedale Oftalmico di Roma H Via Leone - IV Gardens of Vatican City 1 Universita Telematica Guglielmo Marconi Istituto Professionale Luigi Einaudi CORECOM Regione Lazio Chiesa di San Giacoma in Augusta Pantheon 59 5 2 Viale del Muro Torto Piazza di Spagna Via del Tritone Comune di Roma Via Veneto Via Pinciana 57 56 3 Via Cavour John Cabot University TRASTEVERE H Ospedale San Gallicano Tiber Island Via dei Fori Imperiali Arch of Constantine Via Claudia Villa Celimontana Viale di Trastevere Via Portuense 4 Via Marmorata 58 1 Best Breakfast Dolce Maniera, via Barletta, 27, 00192 6 Best Dinner Moma, via San Basilio, 42, 00187 2 Best Coffee La Tazza d Oro, via degli Orfani, 84, 00186 7 Best Bar La Barrique, via del Boschetto, 41/B, 00184 3 4 Best Pizza Al Forno della Soffitta, via Piave, 62, 00187 Best Lunch Mordi e vai, Nuovo Mercato Testaccio, via B. Franklin, 00153 8 9 Best Family Restaurant La Tavernaccia, via Giovanni da Castelbolognese, 63, 00153 Best Light Bite Filetti di Baccala, Largo dei Librari, 88, 00186 5 Best Ice Cream Giolotti, via Uffici del Viccario, 40, 00186 7

Top Tips To make sure you have the lowdown on Rome, we ve asked our panel of experts including the best bloggers, locals and staff at Superbreak for their best suggestions on making the most of your trip. Pizza in Rome has nothing to do with the kind you find in Naples just two hours down the road. In Rome, pizza is thin - really thin. There is no lip to the crust and if it s done well it has a nice char to it. There are many exceptional places in Rome to experience the real thing just remember they only light up the wood fired ovens at night so reserve your pizza outing for dinner. Eating Italy Food Tours, www.eatingitalyfoodtours.com If you re looking for a cheap and authentic meal, the tiny restaurant of Er Buchetto is dedicated solely to spelling porchetta. Alessandro Fioravanti is owner, operator, chef and waiter just like his father Franco before. His porchetta is seasoned in a special mix of spices before being slow roasted for four hours. The entire body of the pig sits in the restaurant window and Alessandro simply carves pieces off for the customers serving it plain or in a crusty roll. The salty, succulent slices of pig are a match made in heaven with a glass of red wine and super cheap to boot.. Gourmet Chick, www.gourmet-chick.com If you re out and about near the Roman Forum, you must visit Il Farmer s Market della Capitale, just across from it. This indoor market is a great place to pick up fresh produce, meats, cheese, honey, bread, and olive oil from the surrounding Lazio region. You can even make arrangements with certain vendors to visit their farms. Chantal Martineau, www.foodrepublic.com 8