One Day in Rome for Food Lovers

A one-day Rome food plan: coffee at the bar, the Testaccio market, classic Roman dishes, a cave tasting and dinner in Trastevere.

Day 1

A day of Roman food

Eat like a local, from a standing coffee to a late dinner.

08:301
Coffee and a pastry at a bar
Order at the counter and drink standing, as Romans do. A cornetto and a cappuccino are the classic breakfast.
Time needed: 30 min
11:002
Mercato di Testaccio
Browse the covered market in the Testaccio neighborhood and try street-food style Roman snacks.
Time needed: 1.5 h
13:003
Lunch: a Roman classic
Look for carbonara, cacio e pepe, amatriciana or gricia on a short menu. Ask what is fresh that day.
Time needed: 1.5 h
16:004
Cave tasting at Monte Testaccio
Join a food tour that combines sightseeing with a tasting of cheeses, cured meats, bread and wine in a cave in the ancient hill.
Time needed: 3 hTip: Tell the operator about allergies when you book.
Rome Food Tour by Golf Cart with Cave TastingTour for this stop
20:005
Dinner in Trastevere
Finish with a table in one of the lanes of Trastevere.
Time needed: 2 h