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Dining in Rome
Rome boasts 5,000+ restaurants serving authentic Roman and Italian cuisine. From traditional trattorias to modern ostarias, Rome's food culture centers on simple, high-quality ingredients and centuries-old recipes.
Popular Areas
Cuisine Highlights
Pasta carbonara, cacio e pepe, Roman pizza, gelato, suppli, porchetta
Did You Know?
Rome has strict culinary traditions - authentic carbonara never has cream, and cappuccino is only drunk in the morning.
Essential Dining Guide for Rome
💰 Average Price Range
EUR €12-50 per person
⏰ Best Time to Dine
Lunch (1-3pm) and dinner (8-10pm). Avoid restaurants near major tourist sites. August many close for holidays
🍽️ Insider Dining Tips for Rome
- Avoid restaurants within 200m of major tourist sites (Colosseum, Trevi) - they're overpriced and mediocre
- Trastevere has authentic trattorias but research first - many are now tourist traps too
- Coperto (cover charge) of €1-3 per person is standard and legal in Rome
- Aperitivo hour (6-8pm) offers drinks with free buffet food - great value in Monti and Testaccio
🌍 Local Dining Customs & Etiquette
Never order cappuccino after 11am - it's considered a breakfast drink. Pasta and pizza are separate courses, not eaten together. Tipping is minimal (5-10% or round up). Romans eat late - dinner at 8:30pm or later. Bread costs extra (coperto charge). Water ("acqua frizzante" or "naturale") must be ordered, tap water rarely given.
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