Rome Trastevere Food Tour with Dinner & Wine Tastings

Summary

Roman flavors in trastevere from deli boards to late-night gelato

You’ll walk cobbled streets with a local guide through Rome’s Trastevere, tasting deli meats and cheeses, trying classic Roman street food like baccalà, sitting down for a full dinner (with plenty of wine), and ending with organic gelato under the evening lights. Expect laughter, stories, and flavors that linger long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the clatter of plates and laughter spilling out from a narrow doorway in Trastevere. Our guide, Martina, waved us in—she seemed to know everyone by name. Inside the old salumeria, the air was thick with the smell of cured meats and sharp cheese. I tried to say “pecorino” properly (Martina grinned at my attempt), then we clinked little glasses of red wine over boards piled with prosciutto and salame. It felt like being let in on a neighborhood secret—one that’s been running for generations.

We wandered cobbled lanes as dusk settled—Trastevere’s stones always look golden at this hour. Next stop: street food. I’d never had baccalà before; it’s salty, crunchy outside and soft inside, and honestly better than I expected. There was another glass of wine (I lost count after two), and Martina told us how this dish became a Roman staple. A couple of locals passed by on scooters, shouting something cheerful—probably about football or dinner plans. The whole area just buzzes with life.

By the time we sat down for dinner at a tiny trattoria, I was already full but somehow managed antipasto, two kinds of pasta (cacio e pepe still haunts my dreams), plus a meat course. The owner poured us limoncello at the end—I think he liked that we tried our best Italian. We finished outside with organic gelato; pistachio for me. The cold sweetness hit just right after all those rich flavors. Walking back through Trastevere under string lights, I kept thinking how much more you taste when someone local shows you around—and how these tours aren’t really about food so much as feeling part of somewhere new.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Trastevere food and wine tasting

• Visit family-owned Roman deli
• Sample prosciutto, salame, cheeses, and wine
• Taste traditional baccalà street food
• Enjoy three-course Roman dinner with wine
• Drink Limoncello digestivo
• Try organic gelato varieties

Top questions

How long does the Rome Trastevere food tour last?

The exact duration isn’t listed but expect an evening walking tour covering four stops with tastings and dinner.

Is dinner included on this Trastevere food tour?

Yes, a sit-down meal at a local Roman restaurant is included as part of the experience.

Are drinks provided during the Rome food tour?

Yes, multiple wines are served throughout the tastings and dinner; limoncello is also offered after your meal.

Does the tour include dessert?

Yes, you finish with organic gelato from one of Trastevere’s best spots.

Is this Rome food tour suitable for vegetarians or people with allergies?

If you have allergies or intolerances, contact the operator before booking; some allergies may not be accommodated.

How many people are in each group?

The group size is capped at 12 guests for a more personal experience.

Does this Rome food tour include pickup?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet your guide in Trastevere directly.

What kind of street food do you try on this tour?

Baccalà—a classic Roman fried cod—is featured among other local snacks.

What’s included

Your evening includes four carefully chosen tasting stops across Trastevere: family-run deli boards with meats and cheeses paired with wine, Roman street food like baccalà (plus more wine), a full sit-down dinner featuring antipasto, pasta dishes and meat entrée with local wines and limoncello to finish—and finally organic gelato before you wander home beneath the lights.