Jewish Ghetto Rome: History, Culture & Food
Rome has plenty of unique neighborhoods, but the Jewish Quarter is particularly distinctive. Its cobblestone streets, historic piazzas, and striking architecture give it so much character. Why the Jewish Ghetto Is a Unique Neighborhood Today, a thriving Jewish community still lives here, continuing traditions that date back centuries. That living...
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Where to Eat in Rome When (Dare We Say It?) You're all Italian-ed Out
I’ll be the first person to tell you that Italian food is the best and most delicious cuisine of them all. There’s nothing I like more than a plate of bucatini all’amatriana with pecorino cheese, or a Margherita pizza, or a cannolo for dessert. That being said, there are times when...
6 of the Weirdest Italian Foods You Won't Find at Home
When you think of Italian food, you wouldn’t be wrong to think it is a cuisine that easily pleases. After all, who doesn’t like pizza or pasta or a plate full of vegetables or meat, the foods that make up Italy’s most traditional dishes? It is a country that seems...
Exploring Europe’s Summer Food Festivals
Hungry? Got the travel bug? Combine the two this summer and check out some of Europe’s hottest food festivals, from Bordeaux to Budapest and beyond. Here are some of our favorites. Amsterdam, the Netherlands If you missed the excitingly eclectic Rolling Kitchens festival that took place in Amsterdam in May,...
Tastiest Food and Wine Pairings in the Lazio Region
Lazio is a region in Central Italy, and with 6 million inhabitants it is the second most populated region in Italy. Long before the birth of Rome, this territory was called Latium by its inhabitants: the Latins. Its name derives from Latin Latus, which means extended – it is a...
The Wheelchair User’s Guide to Rome
Bumpy cobblestone streets, no shortage of hills (7 to be exact) and crowded attractions may make a visit to the Eternal City daunting for anyone with wheels. But with a little advance planning and a few of our tips, navigating Rome in a wheelchair just got a little bit easier....
10 of Europe's Most Charming Old Towns
Modern day life in Europe is lived amidst architectural gems and historic monuments. Thankfully for visitors, these attractions are often confined to the Old Town districts of Europe’s major cities, making sightseeing easier (as long as you’re comfortable walking across cobblestones). Here are a few of our favorite Old Towns...
The Language of Food: How to Dine (in Italian!) in Rome’s Restaurants
People from all over the world come to Italy to sit at Italian tables and to eat Italian food. Sauntering in to a local trattoria can be intimidating if you are traveling without a human version of Google Translate by your side. Here are my language and general etiquette tips...
Cooking with Nonna: An Interview with Antonella
Not long ago, we interviewed our very own Italian grandmother and cooking legend, Bruna. This week, we interview our other Nonna, Antonella, who also teaches our four-hour authentic, Italian cooking classes in a real Roman apartment – Cook Dinner with Nonna. A born and bred Roman, Antonella has been married...
Eating Europe Tours
Eternal Rome: Jewish Ghetto, Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere
Explore the historic Campo de' Fiori market, tasting unique dishes in the Jewish Ghetto and enjoying VIP access to top restaurants in Trastevere, including a Slow Food Presidium.
- Mon-Sat
- 4 Hours
- Small Group
Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour
Enjoy Trastevere's hottest spots and best kept secrets like a true VIP
- Daily
- 4 Hours
- Small Group
- Daily
- 3.5 Hours
- Small Group
