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.
