It can feel overwhelming with so much to do in an iconic city like Rome Italy… especially when it comes to the food! So with endless amazing restaurants and dozens of local specialties to taste, where do you start? Well, a Rome food tour of course! It doesn’t matter if it’s your first or fifth visit to Italy, you will love walking and eating your way around this famous city. Join us in the Prati neighborhood with The Roman Food Tour, as we show you why it’s a must-do in Rome!
Picking the Best Food Tour in Rome Italy
When looking for the perfect Rome food tour, know that there certainly is something for everyone! After searching through all the different companies we went with The Roman Food Tour.
Not only have they been recommended by many famous publications, but their reviews easily outshined other similar food tours in Rome Italy. In complete honesty, we had high expectations for this night.
We had made it to one of the premier foodie capitals of the world and tasting local specialties is our favorite part about traveling. Each food tour teaches us something new about the cuisine of the country we are in. With that said, we couldn’t wait to experience the food in Rome in a truly unique way!
Prati by Sunset Rome Food Tour
After some deliberation, we picked the evening Rome food tour in the Prati neighborhood. This area is actually up and coming, with one of its largest draws being the incredible food.
Having been to Italy’s capital before, it was so fun to experience a different part of the city. We met our group at 5pm in the heart of Prati, and jumped straight into the first spot.
Before we could even take in our surroundings at La Nicchia Café, the drinks were poured and the eating began! First, we tried fresh buffalo mozzarella that was made AND delivered by a local farmer within the last 16 hours.
We also tasted delicious bruschetta, parmigiano reggiano, and Genovese pesto. However, the star of the show had to be the 30 year aged balsamic vinegar.
The most obvious reason to jump on a Rome food tour is for the delicious cuisine. Yet, it’s also about what you learn from your guide. Alice was fantastic. There are some tours where you can tell the guides are generally excited about the food and love their job. This was absolutely her!
As we enjoyed our Italian delicacies, she explained everything about the city’s rich food heritage. We learned about the Prati Rome neighborhood and went in-depth about the cheese-making process. She even taught us about the DOCG & DOC labeling system in Italy, so we could buy the best Italian products on our own.
Eating Our Way Around Prati Rome
Between stops on The Roman Food Tour, we walked through the colorful streets of the Prati neighborhood getting to know other members of our group. It should come as no surprise that everyone was particularly excited for our first bite of pizza!
Bonci Pizzarium is known not just for having the best pizza in Rome, but some of the tastiest in all of Italy! The owner has been described as the “Michaelangelo of Pizza.” After our visit there it was easy to see why.
The pizza at Bonci is served al taglio style, where it’s cut and sold by the weight of your rectangular slice. As a group, we had more red wine that our guide provided and tried half a dozen different types of pizza.
While they were all delicious, the best was the one topped with thin slices of melon and prosciutto. This is already one of our favorite snacks in Italy, so putting these toppings on a pizza was genius!
Grand Finale of Our Rome Food Tour
One thing we haven’t mentioned yet is that our Rome food tour was over 3 hours long! This may seem kind of wild, but with all the world-class food and drinks you will be consuming it goes by quicker than you’d think.
Also, the walking gives you a chance to get some steps in between meals. Our 3rd stop was filled with more local meats, cheeses, and wine tasting, as we prepared for our main course just down the street.
The final meal was in the beautiful courtyard of Al Giardino del Gatto e la Volpe, a family-owned restaurant in Prati Rome. Here we got to pick our own pasta plate that included gnocchi and several other traditional dishes from the region.
Luckily, our food tour in Rome ended with a scrumptious Tiramisu dessert. As you can imagine, after all this we were happily stuffed!
Should You Take a Food Tour in Rome Italy?
Yes!! Food tours are a great way to explore a new place, taste amazing local food, and learn more about your destinations cuisine. If it’s your first time in this great Italian city, a tour will be the perfect introduction to food in Rome.
We also loved the idea of booking a food tour for the day you arrive in Italy. We met a couple that had just gotten to Rome after traveling for almost 20 hours. They purposely booked their Rome food tour for a fun experience that would help kick jet lag and keep them awake.
Learn more about the Roman Food Tour here, as well as the other exciting tours they offer! Options range from gourmet eating experiences to cooking classes, and full-day wine tours.
Be sure to check out our self-guide Bologna food tour and our tips for eating in Venice on a budget. We even wrote a guide with 10 tips for planning a trip to Italy.
Have any questions about our tour or want to share your own favorite food in Rome Italy? Let us know in the comments below.
Safe Travels,
Brigitte & Jake
This experience was made possible in collaboration with The Roman Food Tour. As always, any opinions and recommendations remain our own.
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We’re Brigitte and Jake! American travel bloggers currently based in Spain. If you can believe it, we started Nothing Familiar way back in 2015 on an Ipad in the Ecuadorian jungle. Ever since, we haven’t stopped traveling! We’ve now been to over 60 countries around the world, with our expertise being Europe and Southeast Asia. We love outdoor adventures, tasting local specialties, and island hopping through tropical destinations. Hopefully, our guides and authentic experiences will inspire you on your own travels!
