6 dishes you absolutely must try when visiting Rome.

Carbonara

Location: Da Enzo

The carbonara sauce in this spaghetti dish is ranked as one of the three most popular and beloved Italian pasta sauces in the world. While tomato sauce offers the sweet, fresh taste of familiar red berries, carbonara sauce...carbonaraIt offers diners a rich and creamy experience with a sauce mixture of fresh cheese and eggs. There are two types of cheese most commonly used in authentic Italian carbonara:Pecorino RomanoandParmigiano – ReggianoThese two cheeses are usually quite firm and salty, so chefs rarely add any seasoning to the sauce except for a little finely ground black pepper. Besides the classic recipe with smoked bacon, this smooth, creamy sauce is also excellent when combined with other ingredients such as beef, chicken, mushrooms, and seafood (shrimp, salmon, etc.).

Fried artichokes (carciofi alla Giudia)

Location: Nonna Betta

"Carciofi alla giudia" – artichokes fried in olive oil – is a typical dish of Roman Jews in Rome, popular during the autumn and winter months. First, chefs would open and flatten the artichoke flowers, then fry them in olive oil and arrange them on a plate like a flower.

Suppli

Location: I Supplì

Supplì is a variation of the word "surprise." It's a type of rice cake that's dipped in egg and flour before being fried. Inside is a rich mixture of rice flour and cheese. This dish is famous in Rome, Italy.

Cacio e pepe

Location: Flavio al Velavevodetto

Cacio e pepe is a very simple dish with basic ingredients and preparation (Italian pasta, cheese, and pepper), but it's delicious and nutritious.

Trippa alla Romana

Location: Cesare al Casaletto

Trippa alla Romana (beef tripe) is also one of the must-try specialties in Rome. The beef tripe is cleaned and then simmered in a tomato sauce mixture.

Pizza

Location: Da Remo

Although Naples is the birthplace of pizza, the Roman version is equally appealing. The pizzas here are perfectly thin with a deliciously crispy crust. At this restaurant, any pizza experience begins with fritti (fried tortillas), supplì (round risotto), and fiori di zucca (zucchini blossoms) before the main course. The margherita pizza is considered the "ultimate" at this restaurant, so be sure to enjoy the meat and broccoli slices inside.

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