What to eat
Tartufo
You can’t come to Rome without trying this famous dessert, the recipe for which dates back to 1946. The tartufo is a chocolate ice-cream truffle served with a generous helping of whipped cream and a crispy wafer. Order it at Tre Scalini – the oldest café-restaurant in Piazza Navona.
Deep fried artichoke
It might not sound like the most Italian of dishes, but rest assured: carciofi alla giudia, otherwise known as deep fried artichoke, is as Roman as it gets. At Sora Margherita, the leaves are deep-fried so well you can eat them like potato crisps, and the earthy flavour makes it so moorish, you’ll want to order another round.
Fettuccine ai funghi
Great food doesn’t need to be fancy and complicated. Sometimes it just needs simple flavours working well together to hit the spot. The humble mushroom fettuccine pasta is a prime example. Homemade pasta with fresh mushrooms, parsley and a sprinkle of Parmasan make for a tasty and hearty dish.