I can’t say that pizza al taglio is ‘having a moment’ in Rome because it never went out of style. Pizza by the slice is a ritual in the Eternal City. It can be a lunch on the go, something simple to enjoy while catching up with a friend, or an afternoon snack. There are [...] The post Pantera Pizza Garbatella appeared first on An American in Rome ..read more

La Campana, down a small street not far from Piazza Navona, is supposedly Rome’s oldest restaurant. The eatery has been welcoming patrons for over 500 years- and I’m sure many of the dishes are unchanged for decades if not centuries.   La Campana was also reportedly one of Caravaggio’s favorite restaurants and the Renaissance master has paintings hanging [...] The post Ristorante La Campana in Rome appeared first on An American in Rome ..read more

When it comes to famous bakeries in Rome, CasaManfredi quickly made a name for itself when it opened in Aventino in 2015. The cornetti are some of the best in Rome, made with imported French butter. And the pain au chocolat? Hard for me to overstate how much I love these. And to top it [...] The post CasaManfredi Teatro: Pastries in Ostiense appeared first on An American in Rome ..read more

Eating in the center of Rome can be a bit difficult if you fail to plan ahead. Most of the very well-known restaurants like Roscioli or Armando al Pantheon are rather cozy and their limited tables are booked far in advance. Other places that take walk-ins (or worse, have someone outside trying to actively entice [...] The post L’Antica Birreria Peroni: Eating near the Trevi Fountain appeared first on An American in Rome ..read more

Rome prides itself on being the culinary birthplace of several dishes, including cacio e pepe and carbonara. Naturally, the city also lays claim to a kind of bread – la rosetta. Named for its rose-like shape, the sections have a chewy crust and a soft, air-filled interior. There is something exceptionally satisfying about the combination of [...] The post Zia Rosetta: Roman Street Food in Monti appeared first on An American in Rome ..read more

Many people confuse Sorrento with the Amalfi Coast because they are neighboring areas. However, Sorrento, which sits on its own peninsula a bit to the north of the coast, is unique – particularly when it comes to its landscape and geology. The town sits high on a cliff edge and is renowned for its sea [...] The post Sorrento Beaches appeared first on An American in Rome ..read more

Updated 18 October 2023. Starting in 2024, US citizens will need a (kind of) visa to visit Italy. Before anyone freaks out, the new rule is actually more of a visa waiver program than a visa requirement and will be known as European Travel Information and Authorization System, or ETIAS. I am American and I [...] The post Yes, Americans Need a “Visa” to Travel to Italy in 2024 – How to get it appeared first on An American in Rome ..read more

Maybe it seems silly to say, but one of the most notable changes I have seen in Rome since I moved here is how widely Halloween is celebrated. In 2010, I remember being the only person dressed up as I made my way to a party – and now the stores are already filled with [...] The post Pumpkin Patch Near Rome: Halloween for Kids appeared first on An American in Rome ..read more

Italy is a lot of things depending on the day. It can be beautiful or chaotic, rural or high fashion, Alps or beaches. It is a country full of postcard perfect villages and amazing culinary traditions. But funny? That is not the first word that comes to mind when I think of Italia. The country [...] The post 10 Best Jokes and Puns About Italy appeared first on An American in Rome ..read more

The funny thing about Ostiense is that it is very much a neighborhood that is right in the middle of its evolution. It sometimes feels stuck in the 1960s without some of the charm of the even older parts of Rome. BUT, it is also home to some of Rome’s very coolest addresses and one [...] The post Bar Bozza: Wine Bar in Ostiense, Rome appeared first on An American in Rome ..read more