From the mighty Colosseum to the forum’s vast ruins to the charming cobbled streets to the cupola-studded skyline to the colorful peeling facades, Rome never fails to take one’s breath away, one Instagrammable cityscape at a time.
The Italian capital’s breathtaking factor also applies to the food. Dish after dish never fails to dazzle the palate, rendering Rome’s cuisine one of Italy’s most adored – and not just by locals. Travelers and Italy dreamers love to recreate the city’s flavors, which hail from the Lazio countryside, at home. Whether you're planning a menu or booking pages for your next trip, here are seven foods that are indispensable not only to Rome’s cuisine but to the cuisine of Lazio.
