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Save/SharePuzzled visitors often remark how slim Romans are in spite of their somewhat heavy cuisine. Could it be their constant snacking that keeps metabolisms high and bodies trim?
Why not test out the theory—and stave off the hunger that comes with intense sightseeing—with these quick, classic Roman snacks.
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Fried food. Try the quintessential Roman food on the go: a suppli', rice mixed with a tomato meat sauce studded with mozzarella pieces, rolled in breadcrumbs, and deep fried. Crocche', golden fried mashed potatoes, are another substantial snack. My favorite source for deep-fried treats is Volpetti (via Marmorata 47). Filetti di baccala', deep fried cod filets, are another classic Roman snack—made most famously at Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara (Largo dei Librari 88).
Gelato. For a late afternoon pick-me-up that really gets the blood sugar flowing, grab a gelato at one of Rome's outstanding gelaterie, such as Ciampini (Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina 29), Bar Alberto Pica (via della Seggiola 12), or Fata Morgana (via Ostiense 36E).
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Volpetti is nice, but as expensive as you can get. The best supplì for cheap are on Piazza Re di Roma - look for the giant neon green 'pizza' sign. Not especially cheap, but wonderful and inventive, are the supplì (and pizza) at 00100, on via giovanni branca in testaccio. they'll change your vision of supplì forever - the ortolana and tortellini supplì are particularly good.
Posted By Karen on January 25, 2010, 11:56 AM
Volpetti's fritti aren't much more expensive than those at other centrally located gastronomie and the ingredients are top notch, so they are a good value from that standpoint. Their panini made-to-order offer a more accessible way to dive into fine ingredients (around 3 euros, depending on the filling.
Around the corner beside the Testaccio Market, Farinando does amazing bread twists and pizza al taglio.
But perhaps 00100 does it best. The suppli' are amazing ideed. And let's not leave out their trapizzini, triangles of pizza dough stuffed with all sorts of sauces including oxtail ragu'. A bit steep at 5 euros each, but undeniably novel and delicious.
Posted By Katie Parla on January 25, 2010, 1:45 PM
i visit rome every year (and would go more if there were time and $)
traveling solo i find it difficult to locate friendly, small cafe's where you can get an early or late dinner. any suggestions?
the tourist spots are all 2's, don't Italians ever eat alone????
Posted By hometoitaly.com on January 28, 2010, 12:18 PM
what about porchetta? i'm excited to try that in rome. is it always around?
Posted By bean on February 22, 2010, 9:14 PM
Porchetta is always available. You can get nice porchetta sandwiches at Roscioli.
Posted By Katie Parla on March 4, 2010, 5:59 PM
volpetti is very very good (the vesuvio -fried mozzarella -is fantastic) but quite expensive. For some good fritti try : Mondo arancina or Mizzica.
Posted By Budgetfoodinrome on April 28, 2010, 10:15 AM
Any advice for people with food allergies? Even the slightest bit of dairy and I won't live long enough to get to the hospital.
Posted By JK on November 4, 2010, 3:25 PM