If you like travelling and you have a sweet tooth, Rome is definitely one of the places where you should go on holiday. The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Mouth of Truth and countless opportunities to have fun and enjoy the world's best cuisine (according to experts). There is such a long list of Italian dishes that it is easy to get confused. Here a few suggestions to enjoy Rome cuisine in particular. The gastronomic tradition of this city is in fact very special. What are Rome's most famous dishes?
Let's see a list of them with their original Italian names accompanied by a translation/explanation. So you will be able not only to recognise them but also to order them!
Bruschetta: the most popular appetizer in Rome. The Romanesco word means "bread which is lightly burnt", rubbed with garlic and topped with tomatoes and oil.
Abbacchio alla scottadito: simply roasted lamb chops (they are served hot).
Pasta cacio e pepe: pasta in a delicious pecorino cheese and black pepper sauce.
Trippa alla Romana: tender tripe in tomato sauce, served with pecorino cheese.
Carciofi alla Giudia: artichokes which are tender inside and crunchy outside. It is a typical Jewish Roman dish.
Saltimbocca alla Romana: Roman-style veal with ham and cheese. "Saltimbocca" means "jump in the mouth".
Supplì: fried rice croquettes stuffed with cheese and beef ragout.
Fiori di Zucca: zucchini flowers, filled with anchovies and mozzarella cheese.
Maritozzi: soft buns with candied orange peels and raisins, usually filled with cream.
Pasta alla Carbonara: spaghetti served in a sauce made with eggs, bacon, pecorino cheese and a bit of black pepper.
Rigatoni con la Pajata: pasta with ringed veal intestines and pecorino cheese.
Coda alla Vaccinara: oxtail stewed in tomato sauce.
Pomodori con riso: Tomatoes filled with rice, served with delicious roasted potatoes.
Ciambelle al vino: hard cookies to be dipped in wine as an after dinner.
Porchetta: pig roasted, typical from the countryside.
Crostata di ricotta: cheesecake made with ricotta and lemons.
What is the location where history and cuisine come together? The old Testaccio rione is definitely the right place where you can find Rome's most traditional dishes. This area was defined "the belly" of the city, and many butchers used to live there. There is a big Jewish influence in Roman cuisine, because there were many of them in the past. Ancient Roman cuisine included pig's trotters, genitals and brain.
I guess you are ready to experience the Eternal City's entertainment and cuisine. Both traditional and modern dishes will not let you down!
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