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Food & Trastevere Route

A laid-back afternoon and evening food walk for travellers who want to eat the way Romans actually eat: a street-food lunch at Campo de' Fiori, supplì and pizza al taglio across the river in Trastevere, then a sit-down dinner of carbonara, cacio e pepe or amatriciana, and gelato to finish. Best on a Thursday-to-Saturday evening when the neighbourhood is at its liveliest, but go earlier (around 7 pm) if you want a table without a long wait.

4 hEasy5 stops

A laid-back afternoon and evening food walk for travellers who want to eat the way Romans actually eat: a street-food lunch at Campo de' Fiori, supplì and pizza al taglio across the river in Trastevere, then a sit-down dinner of carbonara, cacio e pepe or amatriciana, and gelato to finish. Best on a Thursday-to-Saturday evening when the neighbourhood is at its liveliest, but go earlier (around 7 pm) if you want a table without a long wait.

Recommended order

  1. 1

    Pizza al taglio in Campo de' Fiori

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    Lively market by morning, lively bars by night — and a dark Renaissance memory.

  2. 2

    Cross Ponte Sisto into Trastevere

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    Cobbled lanes, ivy walls and the soul of old Rome — perfect for evening wandering.

  3. 3

    Supplì at I Supplì

  4. 4

    Dinner: cacio e pepe + carbonara

  5. 5

    Gelato at Fatamorgana

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book dinner in Trastevere?▾

Yes, especially Friday and Saturday. The good trattorias have very few tables and locals book them. Aim for 20:00 — earlier feels touristy, later you may struggle to be seated.

What are the four classic Roman pastas to try?▾

Cacio e pepe (pecorino + black pepper), carbonara (egg yolk, guanciale, pecorino — no cream), amatriciana (tomato + guanciale + pecorino) and gricia (carbonara without the egg). All four use pecorino romano, never parmesan.