When you think about Italy, the very first thing that would come to your mind is Italian food. The very concept of Roman street food is not something new in Rome.
There are several street side stalls that sell cheap snacks and in recent years. In fact, the number of vendors selling street food has been on the rise. You need not look any further about where to eat in Rome as it doesn’t take much effort to find the cheap and best food in Rome. Below listed are some of the best Roman street foods which you should definitely try out during your trip to Italy.
Italy Street Food:
1.Pizza & Mortazza
Your visit to Rome will be incomplete without trying pizza. Pizza & Mortazza have become a kind of national symbol for the people in Italy. Mortazza is a slang which the Italian population use for mortadella. One of the signature ingredients in the food truck on the streets. Add the topping and flavors based on your choice and enjoy this Italian delicacy during your trip to Rome.
Savor the best pizza in town on the northwestern side of the Vatican City. The organic stoneground flour is one of the finest slow-leavened dough around. Visit the Piazza San Pietro or the Basilica di San Pietro for the best Pizza. Other popular choices that should be featured on your list are pizza Bianca, potato pizza, and Pizza Rossa.
Where to Eat: Legendary takeaway shop Pizza Florida serves up piping hot pizza al taglio by the weight with a huge array of savory toppings.
2.Trapizzino
Trapizzino is one of the most popular Italian foods sold on the streets. This has probably taken the street food in Rome to another level, and it gives stiff competition to the most conventional food in Italy: The Pizza. It is prepared by fresh bread pockets and stuffed with secret ingredients and then baked. This delicacy is simply hard to resist the fragrance and smell of the Trapizzino. For the best taste, try the Trapizzino with tomato ragu or braised chicken that are surely going to tantalize your taste buds.
Where to Eat: Trapizzino, the birthplace of this pocket sandwich sensation located in Trastevere.
3.Dar Filettaro
The Filetto di baccala is the most appealing item of the Filettaro. Battered with deep fried cods of the beautifully flavored fish makes it simply irresistible. Other popular items on the menu include the acciughe con burro, which is anchovies with butter. Savor local delicacies at their very best on the stairs of the neighboring Santa Barbara Church.
Where to Eat: This tiny stall near Campo de’ Fiori run by the Condorelli family serves melt-in-your-mouth fried cod.
4.Mozao
As a cross somewhere between an English style muffin and a pancake, the Mozao is stuffed with tasty fillings that are definitely going to give your taste buds a sugar rush. It’s best served with sweet and savory tigelle and fried gnocchi. Enjoy the delicious crispy tigelle from the outside and soft and warm interiors. Some of the things which you should never miss out on are trying out the gioiosa, that features spuma di Mortadella all Bolognese, radicchio Rosso, and riccio li di limn.
Where to Eat: Food stall behind Piazza Navona dishing out scrumptious mozzarella sandwiches to hungry passersby.
5.Panificio Bonci
Bread is considered a commodity and luxury at the same time. As a prime ingredient for all major dishes in Italy, it is also the cheapest and filling snack for tourists from all around the globe. The Gabriele Bonci, Panificio Bonci is home to some of the finest pastries and bread prepared in Rome. One of the recommended dishes which you should definitely try out is the sweet and flaky pizzette.
If you are heading for breakfast, then you should definitely kick-start your day with a cornetto and an espresso. The flavors and taste you will find here are quite different to what is being prepared in your country.
Where to Eat: Gabriele Bonci’s famous bakery with a cult following for its freshly baked Roman-style pizza served by weight.
6.Supplizio
Best eaten with a glass of wine, the Supplizio’s arancini, these are rice balls are often served as the bionco della tradizione or the rosso classic. These classic dishes are served in egg cartons if in case you order for takeaway.
Where to Eat: Tiny hole-in-the-wall near the Pantheon crafting addictive fried rice croquettes known as supplì.
7.La Casa Del Suppli
Distant Roman cousin to arrancini, the suppli is a fried rice ball served with tomato sauce, ragu, mozzarella, cheese, carbs, and mincemeat. After browsing through various landmarks of the city, enjoy this fabulous dish which gives an Italian flavor to this modern Roman street food. Do keep a check on the menu for the seasonal suppli for a mouth-watering dish.
Where to Eat: Local favorite takeaway shop preparing an array of supplì flavors including classic tomato sauce and mozzarella.
8.Ciao Checca
A regional twist given by the creators to present their love for the classic pasta and some inspiration from street food experiences abroad has given rise to the Ciao Checca. For people who are close to the Pantheon, stop over at the Ciao Checca to enjoy a yummy Roman classic pasta alla checca.
Where to Eat: Historic family-run eatery behind the Pantheon for indulgent plates of cacio e pepe and carbonara.
9.Tiramisu
If you have a sweet tooth, then Tiramisu is definitely going to be one of your favorites. The zucchero, uova and the mascarpone are fast gaining popularity in Roman cuisine due to the popularity of the Tiramisu. With delicious flavors like hazelnut, rum, and berry all sandwiched between layers of savoiardi biscuits. For the dietary restrictions, you need not worry as there are Gluten and lactose-free flavors to meet their needs.
Where to Eat: Pompi, the tiramisu cafe that claims to have invented the iconic dessert we now know and love.
10.Panna Cotta with Raspberry Coulis
This is a classic Italian dessert is a perfect way to end your scrumptious meal. Prepared with fine ingredients like gelatin, milk, and cream before it is chilled and served with big raspberries and raspberry coulis. You can call this as one of the desserts which give you a local Italian flavor.
Where to Eat: At elegant restaurants like Imago in the posh Hotel Hassler, for a contemporary take on this silky sweet cream dessert.
11.Fritti
Fried foods reign supreme among the popular street foods in Italy. The taste of the local food is something which you definitely cannot miss out on as they would literally tantalize your taste buds.
Where to Eat: Fritti, the aptly named Trastevere fry shop for all kinds of irresistible fried street snacks.
12.Porchetta
Savory, juicy pork roast packed with herbs and garlic, porchetta is a beloved Roman street food. Order it as panino imbusto, stuffed into a ciabatta roll for a satisfying sandwich on the go. Head to classics like Porchetta Roma for melt-in-your-mouth slices of this iconic meat.
Where to Eat: Porchetta Roma’s streetside stand near the Vatican and its sit-down restaurant for perfect pork and crisp, herby crackling.
13.Fiori di Zucca
Crispy zucchini flowers are a popular Roman antipasto. Usually battered and fried, fiori di zucca offer a delicate crunch that gives way to a soft interior. Try them stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies at food stalls like Dar Filettaro for a real treat.
Where to Eat: Dar Filettaro for tasty fried zucchini blossoms year-round near Campo de’ Fiori’s foodie scene.
14.Maritozzi
These sweet, fluffy buns are split open and filled with freshly whipped cream for a beloved Roman breakfast or snack. Topped with powdered sugar, maritozzi offer a cloud-like texture and subtle vanilla notes. Grab one from places like Maritozzi Bells while exploring the streets.
Where to Eat: Historic bakery Maritozzi Bells for freshly filled sweet buns, a beloved breakfast treat.
15.Carciofo alla Giudia
Roman-style artichokes are flattened and deep fried for an irresistible treat. This Jewish-Roman specialty offers a crispy, browned exterior encasing a soft, tender artichoke heart. Sample carciofo alla Giudia from the famous Testaccio neighborhood eateries.
Where to Eat: The Jewish Ghetto for this specialty like Ba’ Ghetto restaurant’s tableside preparation.
The above list is just some of the local delicacies which would give you a feel of the classic taste of Italy during your trip to Rome. Come and enjoy these tasty dishes and tantalize your taste buds to the fullest. Talk to our travel experts to find out more.