Local Food & Drink Tastings • 4 hours 5.0 (6)

Ristorante with a Roman - dinner experience

Good food, and even better company (we’re not biased, promise). And some supplì, pasta and secondi.

Dinner in Rome doesn't start until 8-8:30 pm, so do like the Romans do and join in the evening ritual of aperitivo from around 7 pm

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Eat and drink like a Roman in a classic trattoria or osteria, with the excellent company of one of our hosts (alright, we might be slightly biased but they really are wonderful)
  • Discover the places where the locals really eat and try the classic dishes that are served there
  • Learn about Italian food culture and the dishes that are eaten as antipasti, primi and secondi
  • Enjoy an authentic meal, trying traditional Roman dishes made with seasonal produce - it’s all about hyper-local ingredients, cooked with passion (ah, a cliche, but it has to come from somewhere!)
  • Enjoy a glass of regional wine, beer or soft drink with your meal
  • Get tips and recommendations from your host about the best places to eat in the city

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
3 course meal with 2 drinks (wine, beer or a non-alcoholic beverage)
Flexible meeting point and time
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Additional food and drinks
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our local Rome hosts to enjoy dinner together, the Italian way. When discovering a new city, we find there’s no better way of learning about a new culture than through its food. 

And a hands-on approach is key, so you’ll need to eat a lot, obviously. You’ll head to an osteria or trattoria recommended by your host, and discover Rome’s hyper-local, seasonal dishes prepared and served the local way.

Your host will share with you their city’s food culture and recommend dishes to order for your antipasti, primi and secondi, and even dolce if you’ve still got space!

Antipasto means ‘before your meal’, and in Rome (depending on the season), there’s nothing better than fried zucchini flowers, or perhaps supplì, fried rice balls. For primi, what about a cacio e pepe, one of Rome’s beloved pasta dishes - it may only consist of pasta, black pepper, and Pecorino Romano cheese, but it’s an art form to get right!

Secondi could be braised oxtail, and just like that, you’ve eaten like a Roman! And everyone knows, good food tastes even better with good company, which is where your host comes in.

We wish we could join you for dinner!

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2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Steven Apr 2025

Alessandra did a fantastic tour for us. Informative, interactive and with passion! And she went beyond arranging the Pantheon tickets and making dinner reservations. Our group highly recommends Alessandra for your tour.

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Hilary Apr 2025

It was private and tailored to our needs. Alex the guide brilliant - very knowledgeable / friendly - great guy - would definitely recommend him

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Hilary Apr 2025

Wonderful having a private tour - worth every penny. Alex was so knowledgeable and friendly - showed us so many things we would never have found on our own and tge tour was tailored to us - thank you so much Alex

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Evi Apr 2025

Very interesting and friendly guide. Alex was great!!

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David Apr 2025

Excellent tour of the local area with a history lesson!

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Emma Apr 2025

We had a great experience with this private guided tour. Our guide Luca was very kind and knowledgeable and had curated a tour with our interests in mind. We saw architecture and spots off the beaten path and learned about history we would otherwise not have heard off. Would recommend this tour!

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