If you’re lucky enough to be planning a trip to Rome, then you need to start deciding which of the city’s iconic dishes you’re going to try. In Italy’s capital there’s simply so much delicious food on offer, it’s sometimes necessary to narrow your options down to a few distinctly delicious choices. Check out three traditional Roman dishes which you won’t regret adding to your itinerary.
Fried Artichokes
In the Jewish quarter of Rome you will find many trattorias offering this special dish. A deceptively simple offering of deep fried artichokes, often served with a simple sauce or mayonnaise, these make for a truly stunning starter or side dish and are an authentic taste of Rome.
Cacio e Pepe
This famously simple pasta dish, consisting of just four ingredients (pasta, pepper, parmesan and butter) makes for a stunning lunch or an indulgent dinner. Despite its simple ingredients, the flavors of this dish are rich and intense, and it is a meal best enjoyed with a fresh green salad on the side to balance the pasta.
Roman Pizza
Pizza in Rome is truly special. You can expect to find pizza with very thin crusts, topped with a staggering array of ingredients. Cured ham, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, figs and pickled garlic are just some of the toppings you might find adorning a slice from a Roman pizzeria. Try as many as you can to really savor the Roman pizza experience.
