Rome 3-Day Food Trip
The four-pasta degree course across three days: carbonara mornings, pizza al taglio lunches, and the fried starters that hold the wine.
Trip overview
- All four pastas, ranked by your own palate
- Testaccio — the locals' food quarter
- The pistachio gelato test
Best time to visit
Trattorias run year-round. April–October lets the evening passeggiata carry dinner outdoors; winter is soup-and-carbonara weather.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Carbonara School
- ☕08:30Cornetto & cappuccino at the bar
- 🧺13:00Testaccio market lunch
- 🍰16:00Espresso & tiramisu masterclass stop
- 🍝20:00Carbonara & carciofi dinner
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Day 2 · Fried Things & Pizza
- 🥬09:30Jewish Ghetto's fried artichokes
- 🍕13:00Pizza al taglio by weight
- 🍚17:00Supplì across Monti
- 🧀20:30Cacio e pepe finale
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Day 3 · Markets & Gricia
- 🧺09:00Campo de' Fiori market morning
- 🍅13:00Amatriciana lunch in the ghetto or Monti
- 🍦16:30Gelato graduation (pistachio test)
- 🥓19:30Farewell gricia
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 390 EUR for 3 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- Trattorias run year-round. April–October lets the evening passeggiata carry dinner outdoors; winter is soup-and-carbonara weather.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Rome are tourist-friendly.
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