A One Day Foodie Itinerary in Rome

  • 10:00AM: Mercato Centrale Roma
    10 minutes (0.6 miles) from Termini Station

    Mercato Centrale Roma is a food market located in Termini Station. The market offers a wide variety of dishes from pizza to pasta, from wine to cheese, and more. Cooking classes and food tours are also available.

  • 12:30PM: Pizzeria La Montecarlo
    15 minutes (0.8 miles) from Mercato Centrale Roma

    Pizzeria La Montecarlo is a traditional pizzeria in Rome. They have been serving delicious pizzas for over 60 years, and they continue to do so with fresh ingredients and a secret family recipe. Must-try pizza toppings are prosciutto, mozzarella, and anchovies.

  • 2:30PM: Gelateria del Teatro
    4 minutes (0.2 miles) from Pizzeria La Montecarlo

    Gelateria del Teatro is a small artisanal gelato shop located in the heart of Rome. They offer unique flavours such as white chocolate with basil, ricotta with figs, and goat milk with caramelized figs. Their gelato is made with fresh and natural ingredients.

  • 4:00PM: Roscioli
    12 minutes (0.6 miles) from Gelateria del Teatro

    Roscioli is a deli and restaurant located in the historic center of Rome. It's famous for its selection of cheeses, cured meats, and wines from all over Italy. You can also dine in their restaurant and try their pasta carbonara, amatriciana, and cacio e pepe.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mercato Centrale Roma (2 hours, €€€)
  • Pizzeria La Montecarlo (1.5 hours, €€)
  • Gelateria del Teatro (1 hour, €€)
  • Roscioli (2 hours, €€€)
  • Total Estimated Costs (6.5 hours, €€€€)

Transportation

Travelers can navigate the city on foot or by public transportation. The cost of a single metro/bus ticket is €1.50 and is valid for 100 minutes. Taxis can be easily found around the city, but they can be expensive during peak hours.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum. If you have less time, skip Gelateria del Teatro and go straight to Roscioli for their deli selection and restaurant dishes.

Airports

Rome has two airports – Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino Airport (CIA). Fiumicino Airport is the main international airport and is located 19 miles southwest of Rome. Ciampino Airport is smaller and is mostly used for budget airlines, located 12.5 miles southeast of Rome.

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