Modern Rome — Food History and Art for Free
The Testaccio district was where the Roman empire imported oils, grains and meats for its citizens. The neighbourhood is still the centre of a great food culture and there is amazing street art all over the place. Angelina, which overlooks the square of the ancient market, serves mountains of Carbonara or ‘Caccio di Pepe’ for €12 (£11.32). The place is spread over several floors, and includes a beautiful terrace, which originally housed the cattle market. Today the terrace is a bright room full of plants, butcher’s benches and tables inset with majolica, the tin-glazed ceramic so typical of Roman design. The food combined with the street art is one of the best Roman experiences.