An ancient culture, an authentic atmosphere, a variety of cultural centers and attractions, yet the first question asked by tourists returning from Rome was about the world-famous local pizza and the spaghetti rolling on the fork.
In order to make the most of the culinary experience in Rome, it is important to be open-minded, listen to the recommendations of the locals and combine street food dishes with reputable restaurants.
Several dishes worth getting to know and trying when visiting Rome – not to mention pizza or pasta
Sophli
Souffle is an interesting version similar to the risotto balls served in restaurants in Israel, while in the Italian version it is rice cooked for a long time in a particularly rich fresh tomato sauce, and at the end of cooking, a generous amount of mozzarella is added which is absorbed by the dish and melts into it. From this mixture make long fingers coated with golden breadcrumbs fried in deep oil. A popular dish, served in restaurants, pizzerias and street stalls and provides a crispy bite rich in flavors. Deals to Rome They are the beginning of an urban vacation rich in experiences and attractions, but what characterizes the capital of the boot state is a unique, rich and high-quality local cuisine, of which the pizza is only the tip of the fork.
Carchopi
Carchopi is the Italian name for the artichoke, but the local chefs in Rome have created two unique variations of the fresh vegetable that lead tourists to search for the best carchopi in Rome and to have long debates about which version is the best of the two. Carchopi alla Romana (Roman style) are artichoke heads cooked for a long time in a garlic and herb broth and absorb rich flavors, served hot, juicy and soaked in liquid. Compared to this version, the Jewish community in Rome presented Carchopi alla Judea (Jewish style) – deep-fried fresh artichokes, crispy and served with touches of coarse salt, ground pepper and parmesan. You will find the Jewish version in every restaurant in the Jewish Quarter and its restaurants, while the local version is served as an appetizer in local restaurants and tourist restaurants.
Pajoli Con La Cotica
A steaming and rich stew that proves to the Italians that the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. Fajoli is based on long-cooked white beans in a rich tomato sauce, and pieces of pork skin that give the dish its unique taste. Served in local restaurants with slices of fresh, thick bread to wipe up the sauce to the last drop.
tiramisu
Tiramisu is a dish that is sold in Israel, an Italian dessert, based on coffee-soaked biscotti and rich cream cheese. In Rome you will find patisseries and cafes whose main specialty is tiramisu, where the well-known tiramisu coffee is just one of a variety of variations for a dessert based on biscuits dipped in a hot and sweet drink, rich mascarpone cheese cream and a variety of toppings depending on the type of tiramisu chosen. One of the recommended and favorite variations among the locals: strawberry tiramisu that combines the flavors of natural vanilla and fresh strawberries.
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