Rome: Food Tour and Wine Tasting in a Traditional Trattoria

Highlights

• Taste the foods and wines of Rome at local eateries and food stores
• Enjoy supper at a cozy restaurant in the Trastevere district
• Pair your foods with carefully selected wines

Description

Eat your way through Rome on a guided walking tour from Campo de’ Fiori to Trastevere. Enjoy artisanal salami and Italian wine as you explore the city’s lively streets.

Stroll through the city center as your guide divulges its strange and wonderful history. Then, nourish yourself with some local cheese at an historic shop that sells cheeses of various Italian origins.
Sample another glass of carefully selected wine and try the authentic Roman specialty of baccalà fritto (fried salted cod). Continue with a tasting of 2 other typically Roman foods: pizza "by the slice" and supplì (rice balls).
Visit eateries that specialize in the production of these scrumptious treats to experience new taste sensations and unforgettable aromas.
Digest all your delicious food samples on a stroll to supper in one of the coziest restaurants in the Trastevere district. Known for the quality of its food, this quarter is considered to have the best restaurants in Rome.
Enjoy an exquisite Roman antipasto and 2 first courses, accompanied by 2 different Italian wines of protected production and origin.
Finally, try some locally made Italian ice cream in flavors typical of a famous gelateria to complete your immersive journey into Italian cuisine.  

Dar Filettaro
What you’ll taste:
• Fried baccalà (Roman-style salted cod)
• A glass of Italian wine
Experience:
We begin with one of Rome’s most traditional specialties. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, baccalà is a classic Jewish-Roman dish and the perfect way to start the tour. Enjoy it with a carefully selected glass of local wine while learning about the history of this iconic spot.
Viola
What you’ll taste:
• Italian ham and cheese selection
Experience:
We begin in Campo de’ Fiori with a classic Italian pairing of high-quality cured ham and local cheeses. Learn about traditional Italian cold cuts and regional varieties while enjoying this simple but essential introduction to Roman flavors.
Da Venanzio
What you’ll taste:
• Supplì (Rome’s famous fried rice ball)
Experience:
In the heart of Trastevere, we stop for one of Rome’s most beloved street foods. This spot is highly rated on TripAdvisor and known for its perfectly crispy supplì, filled with tomato rice and melted mozzarella.
Ristorante Spaghetteria
What you’ll taste:
• Cacio e Pepe
• Amatriciana pasta
• Fiori di zucca (fried zucchini flowers)
• Wine pairing
Experience:
Now it’s time to sit down and enjoy authentic Roman pasta. You’ll taste two of the most famous Roman dishes: creamy, peppery Cacio e Pepe and rich, flavorful Amatriciana. Alongside, enjoy crispy fried zucchini flowers and a glass of wine to complete the experience.
Final Stop – Gelateria Gunther
What you’ll taste:
• Artisanal Italian gelato
Experience:
We finish on a sweet note with high-quality artisanal gelato. Choose your favorite flavors and enjoy one last taste of Italy while strolling through beautiful Trastevere.