A Taste of Rome
Places of longing, original recipes and insider tips
1st Edition
Published on 17. September 2025
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-3-7667-2864-7 (ISBN)
Description
Rome is not only a city steeped in history, but also a true paradise for food lovers.
A Taste of Rome unveils the culinary soul of the Eternal City during the Holy Year - from hidden trattorias tucked away in narrow alleyways to legendary cafés that have been cherished for generations. Alongside authentic recipes such as Cacio e Pepe, Carciofi alla Romana, and Saltimbocca, this book shares captivating anecdotes about Roman food culture and its deep-rooted traditions. Detailed insider tips reveal where locals shop, dine, and enjoy their aperitivo, offering a genuine taste of Roman life. With stunning photography and a harmonious blend of travel guide and cookbook, this volume invites readers to experience Rome with all their senses - whether strolling its ancient streets or cooking at home.
The German-language edition "Zu Gast in Rom" is available under ISBN 978-3-7667-2731-2.
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Author
Stefan Maiwald is a renowned travel and food journalist with a deep passion for Italy. His books masterfully combine historical insight with culinary expertise. For many years, Maiwald has contributed columns and feature articles to Golf Journal as well as Der Feinschmecker, Merian, GEO Saison, SZ-Magazin, GQ, P.M., and other leading publications. Today, he lives between Munich and his beloved second home in Italy.
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Content
6
INTRODUCTION
FOREWORD 6
ROMAN CUISINE 8
ROME 10
14
TRASTEVERE
EGGS 16
L'ANTIDOTO 22
SEU PIZZA ILLUMINAT I 28
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 34
38
AROUND
THE VATICAN
ROMANE 40
PULEJO 46
BIANCA TRATTORIA 52
LA PERGOLA 58
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 64
68
MONTI, ESQUILINO &
SAN LORENZO
INEO 70
FORNO CONTI 76
IL MARATONETA 82
MAZZO 88
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 94
98
HISTORIC
CENTER
LA CIAMBELLA 100
CAMPOCORI 106
FRATELLI TRECCA 112
CIAO ALIMENTARI 118
RETROBOTTEGA 126
TULIPANE 132
ROSCIOLI SALUMERIA 138
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 144
148
TREVI FOUNTAIN &
TRIDENTE
DON PASQUALE 150
SAN BAYLON 156
LUMEN COCKTAILS & CUISINE 162
GIANO 168
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 174
178
THE SOUTH:
TESTACCIO &
SAN GIOVANNI
DOGMA 180
PIATTO ROMANO 186
CHECCHINO DAL 1887 194
180 GR 200
SCIMA 206
SANTOPALATO 212
TRECCA 218
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 224
226
SERVICE
CAFFE-A GREAT START TO A BUON GIORNO!
228
GOURMET SHOPPING 230
APERITIVI-THE BEST PLACES FOR A
GLASS OF WINE IN THE EVENING 232
234
INDEX
240
IMPRINT
INTRODUCTION
FOREWORD 6
ROMAN CUISINE 8
ROME 10
14
TRASTEVERE
EGGS 16
L'ANTIDOTO 22
SEU PIZZA ILLUMINAT I 28
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 34
38
AROUND
THE VATICAN
ROMANE 40
PULEJO 46
BIANCA TRATTORIA 52
LA PERGOLA 58
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 64
68
MONTI, ESQUILINO &
SAN LORENZO
INEO 70
FORNO CONTI 76
IL MARATONETA 82
MAZZO 88
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 94
98
HISTORIC
CENTER
LA CIAMBELLA 100
CAMPOCORI 106
FRATELLI TRECCA 112
CIAO ALIMENTARI 118
RETROBOTTEGA 126
TULIPANE 132
ROSCIOLI SALUMERIA 138
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 144
148
TREVI FOUNTAIN &
TRIDENTE
DON PASQUALE 150
SAN BAYLON 156
LUMEN COCKTAILS & CUISINE 162
GIANO 168
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 174
178
THE SOUTH:
TESTACCIO &
SAN GIOVANNI
DOGMA 180
PIATTO ROMANO 186
CHECCHINO DAL 1887 194
180 GR 200
SCIMA 206
SANTOPALATO 212
TRECCA 218
INSIDER TIPS & GOOD TO KNOW 224
226
SERVICE
CAFFE-A GREAT START TO A BUON GIORNO!
228
GOURMET SHOPPING 230
APERITIVI-THE BEST PLACES FOR A
GLASS OF WINE IN THE EVENING 232
234
INDEX
240
IMPRINT