{"id":23766,"date":"2025-07-15T10:29:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T09:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/?p=23766"},"modified":"2026-06-06T16:35:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T15:35:34","slug":"food-tour-in-trastevere-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome","title":{"rendered":"Where to eat in Trastevere: the best local eats and hidden gems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask a Roman what their favorite neighborhood in the center of town is and you\u2019re likely to hear the word \u201cTrastevere.\u201d Imagine: narrow, cobblestone lanes flanked by discrete wine bars, outdoor cafes and a plethora of casual restaurants serving up classic Roman staples. All the more reason, you should take a small-group <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/trastevere-food-tour\/\">food tour in Trastevere Rome<\/a>, where an expert local reveals the best places to sip an Aperol spritz, graze on an early-evening aperitivo, and eat pasta at an old-school Roman joint. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This neighborhood, beloved for its charm and timelessness, literally meaning \u201cacross the Tiber,\u201d \u201cTrast-ay-vare-ay,\u201d as it\u2019s pronounced, is irresistible.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting lost in the neighborhood\u2019s tangle of curving lanes is part of the appeal of the neighborhood. The other? Eating and drinking. Trastevere is overflowing with food and drink, spilling out onto the street with every step you take.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing is for certain: you can\u2019t say you\u2019ve been to Rome unless you spend at least one evening in Trastevere.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Here\u2019s a pre-food-and-wine-tour primer for you.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21909\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21909\" class=\"wp-image-21909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_0449.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people cheering with glasses of white wine at a restaurant in Rome.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_0449.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_0449-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You will meet people from different places during the tour.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Why_Trastevere_Is_the_Best_Neighborhood_for_a_Food_Tour\" >Why Trastevere Is the Best Neighborhood for a Food Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Buon_Aperitivo\" >Buon Aperitivo!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Must-Try_Food_in_Trastevere\" >Must-Try Food in Trastevere<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Suppli\" >Suppli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Pizza_al_Taglio\" >Pizza al Taglio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Carbonara\" >Carbonara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Amatriciana\" >Amatriciana\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Cacio_e_pepe\" >Cacio e pepe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Gricia\" >Gricia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Artisanal_Gelato\" >Artisanal Gelato<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Best_Restaurants_in_Trastevere\" >Best Restaurants in Trastevere<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Da_Enzo_al_29\" >Da Enzo al 29<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Tonnarello\" >Tonnarello<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Spirito_di_Vino\" >Spirito di Vino<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Trapizzino\" >Trapizzino<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Otello\" >Otello<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Food_Tour_in_Trastevere\" >FAQs &#8211; Food Tour in Trastevere<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#Why_should_you_take_a_food_tour_in_Trastevere_Rome\" >Why should you take a food tour in Trastevere Rome?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#What_time_does_the_tour_start_and_how_long_does_it_last\" >What time does the tour start and how long does it last?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-tour-in-trastevere-rome\/#What_is_the_best_time_to_go_to_Rome\" >What is the best time to go to Rome?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Trastevere_Is_the_Best_Neighborhood_for_a_Food_Tour\"><\/span>Why Trastevere Is the Best Neighborhood for a Food Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">There are countless places to eat in Rome, but few neighbourhoods capture the city&#8217;s food culture quite like Trastevere. You&#8217;ll find family-run trattorias, bustling aperitivo bars, artisan bakeries, historic wine cellars and tiny takeaway windows serving some of the best street food.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Unlike the more tourist-heavy areas around the Pantheon or Trevi Fountain, Trastevere still feels distinctly local. Romans come here to meet friends, enjoy long dinners and spend entire evenings moving from wine bars to piazzas and back again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">It&#8217;s also incredibly walkable. Within just a few streets you can sample traditional Roman pasta, fried street food, local cheeses, regional wines and handmade gelato, making it the perfect neighbourhood for a guided food tour. Better still, an expert local guide knows which hidden restaurants are worth visiting and which tourist menus are best avoided.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buon_Aperitivo\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buon Aperitivo!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aperitivo is a distinctly Italian pre-dinner tradition. It works like this: at participating bars around Italy, you buy a drink, a glass of wine, a Negroni, or an Aperol spritz, for example, and that opens the door for you to a room of edible delights: big wheels of Parmigiano, prosciutto, salumi, and olives, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some bars even take it a step further by offering more substantial fare, such as pasta and slices of pizza. You\u2019ll likely pay a couple of euros more for your beverage but you\u2019ll also get a feast in return.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The origins of the aperitivo go back to the ancient Rome. The word aperitivo comes from Latin <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aperitivus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning something that opens, in other words, to open one\u2019s appetitive. In the case of the Romans, they would drink sweet, aromatic wines and graze on snacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21900\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21900\" class=\"wp-image-21900 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1105.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of two people cheering with Aperol spritz in Rome's Trastevere neighborhood.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1105.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1105-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheers!<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The modern aperitivo tradition began in northern Italy in 1786, when Antonio Benedetto Carpano created vermouth by infusing fortified wine with herbs and spices. In 1860, Gaspare Campari introduced his famous bitter liqueur, helping to turn pre-dinner drinks into a beloved Italian ritual.<\/p>\n<p>Today, aperitivo is enjoyed across the country, but Trastevere is one of the best places to experience it. As evening falls, the neighborhood&#8217;s bars and piazzas come alive with locals gathering over an Aperol Spritz, Negroni, or glass of wine, accompanied by generous spreads of snacks and small plate<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21901\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21901\" class=\"wp-image-21901 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1042.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people smiling as they toast with glasses of Aperol spritz.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1042.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1042-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">and of course&#8230; Aperol Spritz!<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Must-Try_Food_in_Trastevere\"><\/span>Must-Try Food in Trastevere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best things about exploring Trastevere is that every street seems to lead to another incredible meal. From crispy street food and creamy pasta to local wines and traditional desserts, this neighborhood is the perfect place to discover the flavors that define Roman cuisine.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Insider tip<\/strong>: If you&#8217;d like a deeper introduction before you start eating, check out our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/food-of-lazio-and-rome-italy\"><strong>what to eat in Rome<\/strong>,<\/a> then come hungry and let Trastevere do the rest.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suppli\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppli<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the possible origins of suppli is to understand why they\u2019re so unforgettable: food historians believe the name is derived from the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suppl%C3%AC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French word <\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suppl%C3%AC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">en surprise<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a term used for croquettes or other food items encrusted with bread crumbs. Some historians think the origin of the suppli comes from French troops under Napoleon who were in Rome in the early 19th century.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These breaded, fried balls were originally stuffed with minced meat, chicken giblets, and\/or provatura, a Roman cheese. That was, in effect, the surprise. You never knew what was going to meet your palate in the middle of the ball. Today, most suppli are filled with rice, tomato sauce and mozzarella.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22736\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22736\" class=\"wp-image-22736 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/suppli.jpg\" alt=\"A woman smiles as she's pulls out a golden suppli from a paper bag.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/suppli.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/suppli-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can&#8217;t miss trying Supply when in Rome.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pizza_al_Taglio\"><\/span>Pizza al Taglio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Sold by weight and baked in large rectangular trays, Roman pizza is light, crispy and perfect for eating while wandering Trastevere&#8217;s streets.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carbonara\"><\/span>Carbonara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbonara has just five ingredients: pasta (only rigatoni or spaghetti can be used, according to the strict guidelines of carbonara), guanciale (pig cheek) or pancetta, ground black pepper, pecorino romano cheese, and egg &#8211; no cream! The origins of the dish suggest it originated in post World War II Rome in the late 1940s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Insider tip<\/strong>: If you want to try authentic Italian carbonara, check out our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/best-carbonara-in-rome\">best carbonara in Rome\u00a0<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_20231\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20231\" class=\"wp-image-20231 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Carbonara-e1694703463967-1024x664.jpeg\" alt=\"A plate of carbonara pasta\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Carbonara-e1694703463967-1024x664.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Carbonara-e1694703463967-768x498.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Carbonara-e1694703463967.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When seeking out a good carbonara, take the advice of locals to avoid winding up with an imitation version.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amatriciana\"><\/span>Amatriciana<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often served with thick Roman bucatini noodles, Amatriciana is a tomato-based sauce that is sprinkled with pecorino romano cheese, and a few chili flakes. Some argue that the dish comes from the town of Amatrice, located in the province of Rieti in the region of Lazio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cacio_e_pepe\"><\/span>Cacio e pepe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This popular pasta dish integrates spaghetti or tonnarelli, salted water, pecorino romano cheese, and ground black pepper. Are you noticing a pattern here? The origins are unknown, though a popular theory is that it originated with shepherds in the countryside of Lazio.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12638\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12638\" class=\"wp-image-12638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cacio-e-pepe-italian-cheese-and-pepper-pasta-AFRNGUX-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A plate of Pasra Cacio e Pepe with a fork on the side. \" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cacio-e-pepe-italian-cheese-and-pepper-pasta-AFRNGUX-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cacio-e-pepe-italian-cheese-and-pepper-pasta-AFRNGUX-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/cacio-e-pepe-italian-cheese-and-pepper-pasta-AFRNGUX-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of our favorite pastas: Cacio e Pepe.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gricia\"><\/span>Gricia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The least known of the four main Roman pasta dishes, Gricia is made up of pasta, guanciale (pork cheek), ground black pepper, and pecorino romano cheese. Some food historians claim gricia is the foundation of cacio e pepe, amatriciana,\u00a0 and carbonara, as it includes all the ingredients of the other three. One theory is that it hails from the town of Grisciano, about 90 miles northeast of Rome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artisanal_Gelato\"><\/span>Artisanal Gelato<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finish your evening with authentic gelato made from fresh seasonal ingredients rather than artificial colours and flavours.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22283\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22283\" class=\"wp-image-22283 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gelato.jpg\" alt=\"A blond lady smiling as she's about to try her chocolate gelato.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gelato.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gelato-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gelato is the perfect sweet and creamy treat to end a meal or food tour in Trastevere Rome<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Restaurants_in_Trastevere\"><\/span>Best Restaurants in Trastevere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">One of the joys of Trastevere is discovering small restaurants that have been serving Roman families for generations. While new openings appear every year, these classics consistently rank among the neighbourhood&#8217;s favourites.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Da_Enzo_al_29\"><\/span>Da Enzo al 29<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Perhaps the most famous trattoria in Trastevere, known for excellent carbonara, cacio e pepe and fried artichokes. Expect queues.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tonnarello\"><\/span>Tonnarello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A lively local favourite serving generous portions of traditional Roman pasta in the heart of the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spirito_di_Vino\"><\/span>Spirito di Vino<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Located inside a medieval wine cellar, this atmospheric restaurant combines historic surroundings with classic Roman cuisine and an impressive wine list.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21755\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21755\" class=\"wp-image-21755 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Blind-wine-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"Man pouring red wine into a glass right next to another glass of white wine.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Blind-wine-tasting.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Blind-wine-tasting-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21755\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Italy is best place to enjoy local wine from Italian vineyards. Photo credit: Andrea Piacquadio<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trapizzino\"><\/span>Trapizzino<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For something more casual, try Rome&#8217;s famous trapizzino\u2014a pizza pocket filled with slow-cooked Roman dishes like chicken cacciatore or meatballs in tomato sauce.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Otello\"><\/span>Otello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A traditional neighbourhood institution serving Roman classics and seafood dishes with plenty of outdoor seating for warm evenings.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> The best restaurants in Trastevere rarely need flashy signs or aggressive staff inviting you inside. The longest queues and menus written primarily in Italian are often the best indicators that you&#8217;ve found somewhere worth eating.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_21891\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21891\" class=\"wp-image-21891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2164.jpg\" alt=\"A waiter smiling as he carries three plates of pasta in red sauce.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2164.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2164-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eat the best pasta in Italy<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Food_Tour_in_Trastevere\"><\/span>FAQs &#8211; Food Tour in Trastevere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_take_a_food_tour_in_Trastevere_Rome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why should you take a food tour in Trastevere Rome?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome is a big place with thousands of restaurants. In Trastevere alone, there is a high concentration of bars, cafes, and restaurants. Your best bet is to amble into the neighborhood armed with an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expert local guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to introduce you to the best spots for Roman street food and Roman pasta staples. You\u2019ll not only eat and drink well, you\u2019ll learn the gastronomic history of Rome at the same time. It\u2019s a win-win!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_does_the_tour_start_and_how_long_does_it_last\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What time does the tour start and how long does it last?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your choice: 5 to 8:3o pm or 6:15 to 9:45 pm. That\u2019s 3.5 hours of eating, drinking, strolling, and learning the intriguing history of Roman food in Trastevere\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_to_go_to_Rome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best time to go to Rome?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome is no different than a lot of other big European cities in terms of the best time to visit: shoulder season &#8211; March to May and September to November. Hotel prices will be more affordable and there will be fewer tourists. If you have to go in the summer, try to avoid August when the heat is at its peak, tourist numbers swell, and some Romans go on vacation, so some restaurants and cafes might shut down for a couple of weeks during that month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21889\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21889\" class=\"wp-image-21889 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2240.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people at a table smiling while cheering wine glasses while on a food tour in Trastevere Rome.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2240.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2240-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">By the end of the evening, you will leave with a full stomach and a happy heart.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Don\u2019t just savor Trastevere, fall in love with it.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book <\/span>our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/trastevere-food-tour\/\"><b>Food Tour in Trastevere Rome<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and discover the neighborhood\u2019s hidden culinary gems like a true local. With an expert foodie-guide, you&#8217;ll wander into tucked-away trattorias, buzzing wine bars, and authentic family-run spots, five handpicked venues serving up classic Roman bites and regional wines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether it\u2019s creamy cacio\u202fe\u202fpepe in a cozy osteria or a perfectly paired glass of Italian vino, each stop is an immersive dive into Roman food culture. It\u2019s more than a taste test, it\u2019s a curated experience that lets you \u201cnavigate like a Roman,\u201d unlocking secrets most travelers miss. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>With small-group intimacy and insider access, this tour transforms a casual evening into an unforgettable culinary journey. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ask a Roman what their favorite neighborhood in the center of town is and you\u2019re likely to hear the word \u201cTrastevere.\u201d Imagine: narrow, cobblestone lanes flanked by discrete wine bars, outdoor cafes and a plethora of casual restaurants serving up classic Roman staples. All the more reason, you should take a small-group food tour in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":73,"featured_media":21909,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[294],"ppma_author":[181],"class_list":["post-23766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-and-wine","tag-trastevere-rome"],"authors":[{"term_id":181,"user_id":0,"is_guest":1,"slug":"david-farley","display_name":"David Farley","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Farley_AuthorPhoto.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Farley_AuthorPhoto.jpg"},"user_url":"","last_name":"Farley","first_name":"David","job_title":"","description":"David Farley is a West Village-based food and travel writer whose work appears regularly in the New York Times, National Geographic, BBC, and Food &amp; Wine, among other publications. 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