It’s so easy to think of the first thing you want to eat as soon as you arrive in Rome: supplì, amatriciana, cacio e pepe, abbacchio, just to name a few typical dishes. It’s harder to think of what gastronomic delights you could put in your pantry or eat as soon as you get home.
Coming home, some kind of Proust effect could appear: the power of smell evokes memories and emotions, so French madeleines are replaced by spaghetti alla carbonara - it happens when you''ve enjoyed Roman Holidays.
Instead of a resin Colosseum miniature or a two-dimensional reproduction of Bernini's Colonnade as fridge magnet, it would be smart to bring brilliant (and tasty!) souvenirs to your beloved ones. So here’s a list of locations where you can indulge in a little culinary shopping.