Rome; the eternal city! A place on every traveller’s bucket list. The culture, history, hidden gems and everlasting feeling this city brings can never be captured in one trip, or one post. However, we would still like to try to curate a small guide to Rome! This post won’t document all the museums, galleries and streets you should visit. We have compiled a comprehensive list of the best places to eat, drink and partake in “Dolce Far Niente“ – “The sweetness of doing nothing” in the old Roman Empire.
All roads lead to Rome they say. Maybe you decided to visit for the delicious pasta, or maybe you booked a football trip through footballbreak.co.uk to catch an A.S. Roma or an SS Lazio match as they are historic teams in Europe. Whatever the reason for you arrival, you are sure to be hungry or ready for an aperitivo- so we got you!
Eat pasta near the Trevi fountain
If you are in the city centre and either Lazio or Roma have won the scuddetto or another title, you will experience the vibrancy of the tifosi and the passion. If you are lucky, you might even see the players with the trophy. When one of these teams wins a title, their fans rush to the city centre carrying flags, banners and anything that represents their club. You can either see the city centre flooded in light blue or in garnet, so choose your colours. However, Roma fans do have an advantage here since the city centre is a Roma dominated area, whereas Lazio fans lie more on the outskirts of the city and the surrounding areas. If too much celebrating gets you hungry, Il Chianti is just a few steps away from the Trevi Fountain. However, it is not a tourist trap. The lines are long so do not go there too hungry, so you can stand waiting in line. This spot is really popular among locals and foreigners alike. Many say this is the best carbonara in Rome. However, you have to judge that for yourself. We recommend getting one of the four most popular pastas: carbonara, cacio el pepe, bolognese and amatriciana.
Lazio likes pizza
A plaque commemorating the foundation of SS Lazio is right around the corner of one of the best pizzerias in Rome. There is a special charm to Italian football rivalry. So, stroll down and show your support to Lazio. Maybe even wear sky blue shirt to show your support, or even better – attend one of their games on a football trip. footballbreak.co.uk
If after your visit you would like to sit down and indulge, this is the place. The Roman “pinsa“ can be enjoyed in the Prati neighbourhood and is open at 6.30 – something very common with local restaurants. The toppings are fresh, and the dough is thin and crusty, not the fast food pizza you get from a chain restaurant. Therefore, this is truly an experience.
A bite near the Stadio Olimpico
Just a few stops away from Zum and Pasticceria Romoli is the iconic Stadio Olimpico. The Stadio Olimpico is located on the banks of the River Tiber and it hosts two of the most famous football teams in Italy: Roma and Lazio. These two teams have a very heated rivalry and share the stadium, so in a way, they compete to see who is the “owner” of the stadium.
Pasticceria is the Italian name for a sweet pastry, through investigation we found out that many Italians have a midnight pastry snack tradition, and this ritual has a mecca. Midnight cornetto in Rome’s Quartiere Africano at Pasticceria Romoli, satisfying your sweet tooth since 1952.
Aperitivo with Francesco Totti?
Barnum café, an eclectic mix of lounge like atmosphere, stylish design, handmade cocktails and an array of wines, Café Barnum has to make the list of where to go in Rome. A cosy cafe and bistro with stone walls hosts artists exhibitions and always with the perfect music to make your atmosphere even more divine. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. and ready for you to visit.
Many have been the lucky ones to see legendary Roma player Francesco Totti in this place having some fun time with friends and family, so, who knows? Maybe you´re the next lucky one to see an all-time star of Rome first-hand.
Whether it is to eat, drink, sleep repeat or not sleep at all, Rome and this list has you covered. The city never disappoints, and if it gets overwhelming to plan a trip, grab you friends and visit footballbreak.co.uk to have you trip curated for you with the event of the reason – An A.S. Roma / S.S Lazio game.