The best Rome food and drink

Roman food is simple, seasonal and deeply local, and these tours are the fastest way into it. Most walk through Trastevere, Campo de' Fiori or the Jewish Ghetto, stopping for supplì, pizza al taglio, cured meats, cheeses and gelato, often with wine. Cooking classes teach the four classic Roman pastas, carbonara, cacio e pepe, gricia and amatriciana, along with tiramisu.

Before you book

Check how many stops and tastings are included and whether it is a full meal or a series of snacks. Tell the operator about allergies or a gluten-free diet in advance, as many Roman dishes are based on wheat and pork. Evening tours in Trastevere are livelier; daytime tours that include a market are better for seeing produce.