Local Food TIPS Rome

There are many osterias, clubs and restaurants in Rome where you can eat well and enjoy real Roman cuisine at the right price. Without waiting hours and hours in line. Be Local, be Roman!

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Antica Osteria Rugantino

Try samples of the 4 first courses and their meatballs!

Miraggio Trastevere

Carbonara and roast suckling pig: a must try!

Da Vittorio Trastevere

Have carbonara with pistachio when present!

Capo de Fero

Try their democratic rigatoni: unique in all of Rome

Osteria da Zi Umberto

All their dishes are really good and of good quality!

Hostaria da Corrado

Try the amatriciana and tripe

Coming soon 🔜

How we choose

Roman cuisine, with its millennia-long history and authentic flavors, is an unmissable experience for every palate. From historic trattorias to gourmet restaurants, the city offers a wide variety of places to enjoy typical dishes, prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients from the surrounding areas of Lazio.

We at Local Food Tips Rome are Roman citizens and have tried so many osterias that we want to suggest our personal selection. We are supporters of Slow Food and Slow Tourism. We hope with this small contribution to reduce food waste and create equal opportunity in this 'hectic age sometimes commanded by tourist and mainstream fads.

Thus, the restaurants we advertise on our site have been chosen for:

Goodness of the dishes
Quality of ingredients
Location & atmosphere
Service & waiting times
Price

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Typical ROMAN dishes

Below you can see traditional local cuisine dishes: photos, ingredients and recipe description. Enjoy viewing and bon appétit!

Supplì rise ball rome

Suppli

Rice croquette stuffed with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese, breaded and fried.

fried squash blossoms

Pumpkin flower

Pumpkin flower stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella and anchovies, fried in batter.

artichokes a la giudia

Artichoke a la giudia

Roman artichoke fried in hot oil until golden brown, with soft heart.

roman style artichokes

Roman style artichokes

Artichoke simmered with oil, garlic, parsley and spearmint.

tater tots

Potato croquette

Soft boiled potato patty, breaded with breadcrumbs and deep fried.

couples dry pork meat roma

Coppiette

Typical dried sausage from Latium made with pork loin and chili pepper.

roma piglet

Porchetta

Boneless and spiced pork, slow baked and savory crust.

fried cod fried cod

Cod fillet

Soft and golden fried cod fillet in batter

local cheese lazio local cheese roma

Local cheeses

Pecorino cheese, ricotta, buffalo mozzarella and caciocavallo cheese.

Pasta alla gricia

Gricia

Mezze maniche or tonnarelli with crispy Pork cheek , Pecorino cheese and black pepper.

Carbonara

Carbonara

Rigatoni or spaghetti with egg cream, Pork cheek, Pecorino cheese and black pepper.

Amatriciana

Amatriciana

Bucatini or rigatoni with Pork cheek, tomato, Pecorino cheese and chili peppers

Pasta cacio e pepe

Cacio e pepe

Tonnarelli with cream of Pecorino cheese and black pepper.

Semolina gnocchi Roman style

Roman-style gnocchi

Soft semolina dumplings cooked in milk and topped with butter, Parmesan cheese and Pecorino cheese.

Rigatoni alla pajata

Rigatoni with pajata

Rigatoni wrapped in a creamy sauce of intestines, Pork cheek and Pecorino cheese.

Saltimbocca alla romana

Saltimbocca alla romana

Slices of veal stuffed with ham and sage, browned in butter.

Coda alla vaccinara

Coda alla vaccinara

Oxtail stewed in a tomato and vegetable sauce, with a rich and intense flavor.

Abbacchio alla scottadito

Abbacchio alla scottadito

Marinated and grilled lamb chops with a tender and savory flavor.

Coratella rome

Coratella

Lamb or lamb sweetbreads and innards, sautéed in oil, garlic and parsley.

Chicken with Roman-style peppers

Chicken with peppers

Stewed chicken with peppers, tomatoes and black olives.

Roman-style tripe

Roman-style tripe

Veal tripe cooked in a tomato and mint sauce with a distinct and distinctive taste.

Roman-style puntarelle

Puntarelle

Romaine chicory sprouts seasoned with oil, garlic, anchovies and vinegar

Vignarola

Vignarola

Spring dish with broad beans, peas, artichokes, lettuce, and bacon, stewed together.

Repassed chicory

Repassed chicory

Bitter-tasting vegetable stewed in a pan with oil, garlic and chili pepper.

Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Layered dessert, with ladyfingers dipped in coffee, mascarpone cream and bitter cocoa.

Ricotta and sour cherry tart

Ricotta and sour cherry tart

Cake with crumbly base, filled with fresh ricotta and sour cherries.

Cream maritozzo

Cream maritozzo

Sweet, soft, elongated sandwich traditionally filled with whipped cream.

Zeppole di san giuseppe

Zeppole di San Giuseppe

Sweet, fluffy and light pancakes traditionally filled with custard.

Wine donuts

Wine donuts

Crumbly sweets made with the addition of white or red wine.

Roman grattachecca

Scratchpad

Roman summer dessert made with crushed ice and various fruit flavors.