Roman food recipes

This guide to traditional Roman food includes what to eat, when in Rome, as well as some of the best traditional Roman restaurants.

Columella introduces us to a simple 2,000-year-old Roman recipe for a fresh cheese and herb moretum that goes beautifully with warm bread.

Supplì —deep fried rice croquettes filled with mozzarella—are a classic Roman antipasto, a fixture on pizzeria menus all over town.

Do you imagine that all ancient Romans spent their time indulging in lavish banquets? Ordinary people ate ordinary meals that were not very different from what we eat today.

Discover what Julius Caesar likely ate in Ancient Rome. A fascinating look at what Romans did—and didn't— eat in ancient times!

Do you imagine that all ancient Romans spent their time indulging in lavish banquets? Ordinary people ate ordinary meals that were not very different from what we eat today.

This easy 5-ingredient dessert recipe for globi, an ancient Roman predecessor to cheesecake bites, dates back 2000 years.

My Rome food guide rounds up 12 must-try dishes to experience both modern and classic Roman cuisine as you explore the city!

Concia is an Italian dish from the Jewish tradition in Rome. This recipe comes from Tasting Rome: Fresh Flavors & Forgotten Recipes from an Ancient City.

These traditional Romanian foods are full of veggies, herbs, and spices. Get a taste of Romania and enjoy delicacies like cabbage rolls, cheese pie, and meatball soup.