Much like modern day dining, Ancient Romans ate three meals a day, called jentaculum, prandium and coena, very similar to today's breakfast, lunch and dinner. The coena was the main meal of the day and could last for hours. The most famous chef of ancient Rome was Apicius, who wrote the De Re Coquinaria, the only surviving cookbook of the day. Ancient Roman dishes typically consisted of garum, a salted fish sauce, and a meat, typically pork. Throughout Rome, visitors can find restaurants that focus on serving authentic ancient Roman cuisine.
Restaurant Hostaria Antica Roma
Rated five stars by the World's Luxury Guide, the Hostaria Antica Roma, run by the Magnanimi family, is located near the catacombs via Appia Antica. The Hostaria Antica Roma provides an entire menu of ancient Roman cuisine.
Hostaria Antica utilizes original Imperial Rome recipes from Apicius to create its dishes, which often include the traditional ancient Roman garum sauce. A recommended dish is the pollo oxizomum, which dates back to the 1st century. It is chicken prepared with leeks, olive oil, vinegar and farum.
Hostaria Antica Roma
Via Appia Antica, 87
00179 Roma (Lazio), Italy
06 5132 888
anticaroma.it
Antica Pesa
Antica Pesa is located in the former customs office of the Papal State. This restaurant, in Trastevere, began as a 17th-century snack bar for customs officers. By the 19th century, the location opened its doors to the public and Antica Pesa was born.
Antica Pesa embraces the old food traditions of Rome, presenting food with ancient flavors. One recommended dish at this restaurant is the macaroni with ham and cheese. In addition to the restaurant, Antica Pesa is also an inn.
Antica Pesa
Via Garibaldi, 18
00153 Roma (Lazio), Italy
06 5809236
anticapesa.it
Trattoria da Giggetto Portico d'Ottavia
The Trattoria da Giggetto is a family-run restaurant located near Teatro di Marcello. This historical trattoria has been open and run by the same family for over three generations. The Ceccarelli family serves authentic ancient Roman cuisine with Jewish influences. Recommended dishes at Trattoria da Giggetto Portico d'Ottavia include the fiore di zucchina ripieno and carciofi alla giudia.
Trattoria da Giggetto Portico d'Ottavia
Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 21
00186 Roma (Lazio), Italy
066 861105
giggetto.it
Checchino dal 1887
The Restaurant Checchino dal 1887 has been open for over a century and continues to serve much the same cuisine as when its doors opened. Following historical traditions, this restaurant, located in Testaccio, still utilizes most parts of an animal. For example, pig dishes served include the heart, liver, tail and lungs.
The cuisine is simple, but dishes are considered extraordinary. Recommended items include the rigatoni with pagliata, lamb alla cacciatore and bucatini alla gricia.
Checchino Dal 1887
Via di Monte Testaccio, 30
00153 Roma (Lazio), Italy
06 574 6318
checchino-dal-1887.com
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