If you want to explore a market that has yet to be fully discovered by tourists, in an area of Rome that is steps away from the historic center yet still very local, you should totally make it a point to head to Testaccio Market. Located in the Testaccio neighborhood, this market is home to … Read more
Originally from Naples, Spaghetti alla Puttanesca are actually eaten throughout Italy and they are so easy to make that I thought I’d share the recipe with you. This is the kind of recipe you will always have ingredients for – it literally calls for anchovies, capers and olives. It’s super flavorful, budget friendly and so … Read more
Gnocchi alla romana are one of the most comforting dishes of Roman cuisine. Crispy on the outside; moist and chewy on the inside and oh so cheesy, they are absolutely delicious. To be fair, they aren’t so commonly found in restaurants and trattorie in Rome – but they are so easy to make at home … Read more
Trastevere is well known for being a very local neighborhood in Rome. Set across the River Tiber from the historic center, this traditionally working-class area is a bohemian hangout for locals and visitors – but it still stays true to its roots. And you can see that in many of the best restaurants in Trastevere. … Read more
Trying out new food in a city is one of the best ways to experience culture. When you’re looking to do just this in a busy, much touristed city like Rome, it can be tricky to know where to start, and you may end up falling for one of the city’s infamous tourist traps, where … Read more
While many overseas are convinced that Italian food is all about pasta and pizza, I can assure you that there are plenty of chicken, meat and fish or seafood dishes (as well as lots of naturally vegetarian and vegan dishes) you can try in Italy. One of the best summer recipes is a staple of … Read more
Internationally lesser known compared to the more famous cacio e pepe, spaghetti all’amatriciana or alla carbonara, pasta alla gricia remains one of the staples of Roman cuisine, and a dish you should definitely try during your trip to the Italian capital – you will easily find it in any good trattoria in the city. This … Read more
Think of the best Italian pasta dishes, and your mind will likely race to spaghetti alla carbonara. This comforting, not exactly light dish took centuries in the making, before landing to the recipe we know today in the mid 20th century. Although most will tell you that making a good carbonara sauce is easy, this … Read more
One of the perks of traveling to Italy is enjoying all the delicious food on offer. Although some Italian dishes are found throughout the country, food in Italy is very much regional, with each region and in fact even each city and village having its own culinary traditions. The food in Rome is definitely not … Read more
Although not exactly originating in Rome (more about that later!), bucatini all’amatriciana is one of the most typical dishes you can get at any good trattoria in the Italian capital. Much like carbonara, the traditional sauce is often object of debate – with purists (like myself) that will stick to the original ingredients and others … Read more