I should start this post by saying that brunch isn’t a typical part of an Italian’s food day – eggs benedict and mimosas are most definitely imports. If you’re strict on authenticity, skip it and go for breakfast, lunch and dinner. >>> Pssst. Into authenticity? Let me plan your dream…
In a recent post about where to stay in Rome, I named Testaccio the best area for foodie travelers to the Eternal City. I don’t believe that there’s any other neighborhood that has a higher concentration of excellent places to eat. I decided to dedicate a whole post to the…
Conventional travel wisdom says to walk at least 5 blocks away from any tourist attraction in order to find good restaurants. In Rome, this couldn’t be more wrong, both because there are tons of excellent places to eat in the city center, some of them being adjacent to the city’s…
Osteria la Quercia in Rome On a few recent trips to the city center with friends, I’ve noticed a few things about Rome. The first is that damn, it’s crowded. The shoulder seasons are just about as busy as the summer now, and there doesn’t seem to be any more…
Rome’s newly reopened Mazzo In January of 2019, one of Rome’s hottest restaurants, Mazzo, closed its doors. I was living in Bologna at the time, and I remember reading about its success and subsequent closure, wishing that I had been able to see what all the fuss was about. In…
When you think of foodie neighborhoods in Rome, what comes to mind? Testaccio? Trastevere? What about San Giovanni? Don’t get me wrong, Testaccio and Trastevere are full of great places to eat, but don’t sleep on San Giovanni either. This neighborhood, named after the church of San Giovanni in Laterano,…
Epiro enoteca and restaurant in Rome Not too long ago, some friends invited me to a new-to-me spot in San Giovanni for dinner called Epiro. Once they said “natural wine”, I was in. Located in its eponymous piazza, Epiro is small but inviting, with cozy indoor dining as well as…
“If you like Mexican food, go to Casa Sànchez.” “Have you been to Casa Sànchez? The food is sooooo good.” “I LOVE Casa Sànchez! You haven’t been?! Oh, you have to go!” After hearing the comments above from three different people on three different occasions, I decided it was time…
Emma Pizzeria in Rome Via del Monte della Farina 28 – open daily from 12:30 – 3:00; 7 – 11:30pm Website – +39 06 64760475 – bookings highly recommended Located near Campo de’ Fiori in the city center, Emma is one of those jam-packed, sparkling restaurants, full of the sounds of clinking glasses,…