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Savoring Rome: The Best Roman Street Food to Try Now

1. Supplì: The Roman Surprise

Pizzeria La Boccaccia, Trastevere, Rome

The name "supplì" comes from the French word for "surprise" ("surprise!") due to its molten mozzarella heart revealed upon breaking.

2. Trapizzino: Modern Roman Masterpiece

Trapizzino, Testaccio, Rome

Invented by pizza chef Stefano Callegari in 2009, this triangular pizza pocket quickly became a Roman staple, blending ancient pizza bianca with traditional Roman stew fillings.

3. Pizza al Taglio: The Everyday Slice

Forno Campo de' Fiori, Campo de' Fiori, Rome

The pizza bianca from this forno is so prized, Romans often buy it plain, using it as a vehicle for charcuterie or simply enjoyed with olive oil and salt.

4. Fiori di Zucca Fritti: Golden Blossoms of Flavor

Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara, Largo dei Librari, Rome

Zucchini flowers have been a culinary delight in Rome since ancient times, often stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies for a salty, creamy surprise.

5. Baccalà Fritto: The Roman Cod Standard

Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara, Largo dei Librari, Rome

Rome's love affair with salted cod dates back centuries, a testament to its resourcefulness when fresh fish was scarce, perfected into a golden, crispy filet.

6. Maritozzi con la Panna: Sweet Indulgence

Pasticceria Regoli, Esquilino, Rome

These sweet buns were once a Lenten treat, where the cream was a rare indulgence, and sometimes contained a hidden ring for a bride-to-be.

7. Porchetta: The Ancient Roast

Er Buchetto, Via del Viminale, Rome

Roman legions once feasted on porchetta, and its preparation today still follows ancient methods, slow-roasted with herbs until the skin crackles like glass.

8. Carciofo alla Giudia: The Jewish Artichoke

Nonna Betta, Jewish Ghetto, Rome

The "Jewish-style" fried artichoke traces its origins back to Rome's Jewish Ghetto, where it was perfected as a crispy, edible flower in the 16th century.

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