Annie Replogle
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Annie works in the luxury travel, food, and wine sector in Rome. She has her dreams set on a Puglian masseria or Sicilian villa someday.
RMEReview
Rome is filled with markets, but our go-to is the one in Testaccio. Many of the stalls have been in families for generations selling fish, meat, and produce, and several vendors serve things like fresh pasta, pizza, and sandwiches. Head to Casa Manco for pizza made from dough that’s been leavened for 100 hours, or to Morde e Vai, a sandwich shop that serves up crusty rolls filled with stewed beef, artichokes, or meatballs. You should also try to snag one of the eight stools in front of Da Corrado al Banco 18 for natural wine, rare Italian cheeses, and fantastic pasta specials. Just know that if you go on Mondays, some places might be closed.
Mercato Centrale in Rome is open all day and has everything from pizza to pasta to ramen.
Come to Camillo in Piazza Navona to have a great meal of pastas, tempura, and hamburgers outside of normal Italian dinner hours.
Classic trattorias, fantastic pasta, and where to carb-load in the capital.