Rome isn’t just a feast for the eyes — it’s a paradise for your taste buds. If you’re the kind of traveler who plans every stop around your next bite, this 3-day foodie itinerary is for you.
From crispy supplì to creamy cacio e pepe, bustling markets to hidden aperitivo bars, this guide helps you eat your way through Rome in 72 delicious hours.
🗓️ Day 1: Rome Street Food & Trattoria Classics
🍕 Morning: Campo de’ Fiori Market & Street Eats
Start your journey at 캄포 데 피오리, Rome’s most iconic food market. Stroll the stalls for cheese, olives, and fruit — then dive into street food:
- Supplì (fried rice balls)
- Pizza al taglio (by the slice)
- Porchetta sandwiches
📍 노력하다: Forno Campo de’ Fiori, Antico Forno Roscioli
👉 Book a street food walking tour of the historic center →
☕ Coffee Break
Grab a rich espresso at 산테우스타키오 일 카페, near the Pantheon.
🍝 Afternoon: Pasta Lunch in Monti
Head to Monti, a charming neighborhood known for its trattorias and artisan shops.
📍 노력하다: Pasta Chef Monti or Taverna Romana
🧀 Dish of the Day: Cacio e pepe or carbonara
🍷 Evening: Trastevere Aperitivo & Dinner
Cross the Tiber to 트라스테베레 for golden hour drinks and rustic Roman cuisine.
- Start with aperitivo (a spritz and snacks) at 프레니 에 프리지오니
- Have dinner at Trattoria Da Enzo al 29 또는 Osteria der Belli
👉 Join a Trastevere food & wine tour to eat like a local →
🗓️ Day 2: Markets, Mozzarella & Modern Rome
🛍️ Morning: Testaccio Market & Food Culture
탐구하다 Testaccio Market, a foodie haven filled with local vendors, butchers, and chefs.
📍 Eat This:
- Trapizzino (stuffed pizza pockets)
- Mozzarella di bufala
- Roman artichokes
👉 Book a Testaccio market tour with tastings →
🥂 Afternoon: Wine Tasting or Picnic in Villa Borghese
Pick up cheese, cured meats, and bread and head to 빌라 보르게세 for a picnic.
Or enjoy a guided wine tasting at a local enoteca in Campo Marzio.
👉 Find the top-rated Rome wine tastings here →
🍝 Evening: Contemporary Italian Dining
Celebrate modern Roman cuisine at one of the city’s new-wave trattorias or bistros.
📍 노력하다:
- Osteria Fernanda (Michelin-starred)
- Retrobottega (innovative tasting menus)
- Pianostrada (romantic garden seating)
🗓️ Day 3: Cooking Class, Coffee Culture & Sweet Endings
👩🍳 Morning: Roman Cooking Class
Learn to make handmade pasta, tiramisu, or gnocchi with a local chef.
Options include:
- Pasta-making in a Trastevere kitchen
- Market tour + cooking near Campo de’ Fiori
- Small-group rooftop cooking experiences
👉 Book your hands-on pasta or tiramisu class here →
☕ Afternoon: Rome’s Coffee Culture + Gelato Stop
Try classic caffè corretto (espresso with a shot) or shakerato (iced espresso).
📍 Best Cafés:
- Tazza d’Oro (near Pantheon)
- Antico Caffè Greco (Via dei Condotti)
End with a scoop of gelato at Gelateria del Teatro 또는 Fatamorgana.
🥳 Final Dinner: Tasting Menu or Pasta Crawl
End your foodie adventure with either:
- A full tasting menu at 로스치올리 또는 Il Sanlorenzo
- A DIY pasta crawl: eat half-portions at 2–3 top pasta spots
🎉 Toasting Tip: Don’t leave Rome without trying amaro 또는 grappa after dinner.
🧭 Rome Foodie Map (Optional)
Create a downloadable or interactive map showing:
- Markets
- Cafés
- Trattorias
- Gelato shops
- Cooking class locations
👉 Download Your Rome Foodie Map + Planner PDF →
🛒 Bonus: What to Bring Home
- Truffle oil
- Pecorino Romano (vacuum-packed)
- 이탈리아 와인 (Chianti, Frascati, Super Tuscan)
- Artisan pasta from Eataly or gourmet shops
🍽️ Final Tips for Food Lovers in Rome
- Book cooking classes and food tours in advance
- Ask locals what’s “fatto in casa” (homemade)
- Don’t expect cappuccino after 11 AM — it’s espresso time
- Always say “Buon appetito!” before digging in