Lazio

Lazio

Lazio

by Great Italian Chefs30 July 2018

This central Italian region has it all, with the city of Rome steeped in ancient history, amazing pasta dishes, a stunning coastline and beautiful medieval villages. Discover the local cuisine and prepare to get very hungry.

Lazio

This central Italian region has it all, with the city of Rome steeped in ancient history, amazing pasta dishes, a stunning coastline and beautiful medieval villages. Discover the local cuisine and prepare to get very hungry.

Great Italian Chefs is a team of passionate food-lovers dedicated to bringing you the latest news, views and reviews from the gastronomic mecca that is Italy.

Great Italian Chefs is a team of food lovers dedicated to bringing you the latest news, views and reviews from the gastronomic mecca that is Italy. From Veneto and Lombardy in the north to Calabria and Sicily in the south, we celebrate the very best of this glorious cuisine and try to bring you a little bit of la dolce vita wherever you are.

Great Italian Chefs is a team of passionate food-lovers dedicated to bringing you the latest news, views and reviews from the gastronomic mecca that is Italy.

Great Italian Chefs is a team of food lovers dedicated to bringing you the latest news, views and reviews from the gastronomic mecca that is Italy. From Veneto and Lombardy in the north to Calabria and Sicily in the south, we celebrate the very best of this glorious cuisine and try to bring you a little bit of la dolce vita wherever you are.

You’d be hard put to find a city more interesting, culturally important and downright beautiful than Rome. There’s a reason millions of tourists choose to visit it every year – it has everything you could possibly want in a destination. And of course, food is a major draw.

But while Rome is home to some incredible dishes, Lazio (the region of Italy that’s home to the capital) can sometimes feel a little left out. Despite its incredible beaches, wide flat expanses of fertile land and beautiful hilltop villages, most people fly directly to Rome and never venture outside the city limits. For the dedicated foodie, however, a trip into the countryside is well worth the effort, as there are countless culinary gems to discover.

Whether you’re staying in Rome for a weekend break, touring the vineyards of Lazio or are happy to travel anywhere in the region for something tasty, we’ve got everything you could possibly want to know about Lazio’s food and drink right here. Take a look below at the dishes, ingredients and flavours that make this region great, plus plenty of recipes to bring a little bit of Roman (and Lazian!) romanticism into your own home.

Lazio food and drink: the complete guide

Want to know all about the local dishes of Rome and the rest of Lazio? Take a look at our complete guide for a grounding in the classics.

All our recipes from Lazio and Rome

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All roads lead to Rome

Heading to Rome for a holiday? Take a look at our city guides to the Italian capital and arrive well-versed in the local cuisine with no chance of sitting down to eat at a tourist trap.

Rome: a very meaty history

Lazio is where you'll find plenty of bold, gutsy meat dishes, thanks to the Roman tradition of dividing up cuts of meat according to social status (naturally, the poorest people got the offal and unwanted scraps). See how this historical custom was born in Testaccio (now a trendy food market) and the effect it has had on Roman cuisine today.

The salumi of Lazio

From the integral guanciale to mortadella from Amatrice and more unusual delicacies, Lazio is home to some incredible cured meats. Here are the ones to look out for if you're in the area.

A taste of Lazio

Rich, meat-centric dishes are what Rome and Lazio is famous for. Cook one of these classics at home and realise why they're so beloved.

The wines of Lazio

Want to know what the local grapes taste like in Lazio? Check out Jacopo Mazzeo's all-encompassing guide to the region's famous wines.

Beyond Rome

Most people visit Lazio because of Rome, but there's much more to explore and enjoy beyond Italy's capital city. Take a look at the best places to eat across the region, or try one of these local delicacies that were created outside Roman city limits.

The chefs of Lazio

Cristina Bowerman

Cristina Bowerman is a multi-talented chef with a passion for travel and innovative cooking. After many years abroad in the United States, she has returned to Italy, keen on inspiring a new generation of female chefs and leading a fresh, modern era of Italian cooking. Her creative plates are rooted in Italian tradition with international flair.

Daniele Usai

Often seen speeding around on his iconic yellow Vespa, Daniele Usai has turned the sleepy seaside town of Ostia into a destination for gourmands worldwide. His restaurant Il Tino embodies his relaxed, simple approach to cooking local ingredients.

Giuseppe di Iorio

Working in the centre of Rome overlooking the Colosseum, Giuseppe di Iorio's food is just as breath-taking as the view from the restaurant's dining room. With a passion for the best organic produce and a flair for serving colourful, effortless dishes, he has easily established himself as one of the capital's finest young chefs.

Francesco Apreda

Combining Indian spices and Japanese techniques with classic Italian cooking has made Francesco Apreda one of Rome's most contemporary chefs.

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