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The Best Seafood Restaurants in Rome

As proud Romans and big foodies we do love sharing tips and recommendations for great food experiences in our home city. Here's a list of our favorite Seafood Restaurants in Rome, spread around the historic center and its surroundings. Enjoy!…

Rooftop Bars in Rome. The Great Beauty at your Feet!

Dreaming of a delicious aperitivo at sunset overlooking the Domes and Palaces of the Eternal City? Fancy a unique place to celebrate a special occasion? You are in the right place then! We at You Local have personally visited the…

Rome Food Tour – 5 surprising curiosities about Roman culture

It’s no secret that the Romans were inventors, engineers, and creators. They built bridges, aqueducts, and long roads through the Empire. Their technology was modern for the time, a real trendsetter. But the Romans didn’t always make big, groundbreaking inventions.…

Rome Food Tour and Street Art – Ostiense and Testaccio District

Officially, Rome has 35 neighborhoods and districts. Each has its own unique features, places to visit, and things to do. Two of the most beloved neighborhoods by both the locals and foreign visitors are: Ostiense and Testaccio. With the right…

Vegan Food in Rome, Your Foodie Guide

Almost 10% of Italians categorize themselves as either “vegan” or “vegetarian.” The majority of them choose these lifestyles to respect both the environment and the animals. On the other hand, 20% of them choose to be vegan or vegetarian for…

Rome street food – a journey through Testaccio Market

Local markets are a way into a country’s soul. In the case of the Testaccio Market, this is a way into Rome’s flavors. Here, all senses are alert. You can smell the fresh, local, and seasonal products like vegetables, fruits,…

The Ultimate Food Guide for the best Gelato in Rome

Italians eat almost 8 kilos of gelato each year. In the Peninsula, there are almost 20,000 gelaterie with an annual income of euro 1,5 billion and eight out of ten are artisanal. Where is the queen of Italian gelato? That’s…

Looking for the best Rome Street Food? Tips & Tricks in Rione Monti

Everyone knows it: Italy is a foodie destination. But here’s the secret: you don’t always have to sit down at a fancy restaurant to taste the best Rome street food and local cuisine. Indeed: street food is a thing in…

5 Roman-Jewish dishes you can’t miss out on your Rome Food Tour

Are you taking a Rome food tour through the Jewish Ghetto, and you’re wondering what it is worth tasting? Among the various strands of Italian cuisine, there is one that is little known, and yet has been able to provide…

Dine like a Roman with the best Rome Food Tour

Cacio e pepe, carbonara, saltimbocca. As soon as we utter these words, we immediately think of the Eternal City and its ancient culinary traditions. Before embarking on the best Rome food tour (with You Local Rome) you can read something…