The Roman deli is a treasure trove of gastronomic delights. “From cured meats to dried pastas to aged cheeses, you will get a variety of tasty specialties served here”, something that sets Italy apart, highlighting its rich culinary culture and time-honoured traditions. The delis even let you drink and eat on their premises. Ahead, we have rounded up the four most popular delis in Rome (according to Vatican Tours):

Franchi Gastronomia

Location – Via Cola di Rienzo, Prati District

A local favourite, Franchi has a grand display of cooked ham, prosciutto, smoked fish, salami and cheese, brought in from various parts of Italy and Europe. Franchi’s fresh burrata cheese comes from Puglia. Delicacies like caviar and truffles, which are a little hard on the pocket, are displayed beside trays of stuffed pasta. Moreover, on display are rice, oil, dry pasta and wine.

The deli also has a plush tavolacalda (cafeteria) inside; “it has some of the finest fried goodies (mostly supplì) and daily prepared dishes, such as prawns, salmon and roast beef”.

Antico Forno Roscioli

Location – Near Campo de’ Fiori

Roscioli is a name popular in Rome. Besides selling exceptional salami and cheese, Roscioli’s is also one of the finest lunching spots in Rome. Cozy and charming, the place takes modern Italian dining to the next level. “The menu is fresh and inspiring. Try their swordfish carpaccio and king prawns prepared with burrata cheese and mullet eggs; they taste incredibly good.”

For four generations, the Roscioli family has worked tirelessly in the hospitality industry. Today, two brothers, Alessandro and Pierluigi run the grocery shop, trying to keep up with changing gastronomic preferences.

Salumeria Volpetti

Location – Via Marmorata, Testaccio

For real, authentic flavours, head to Volpetti, a cozy, rustic gourmet food store. Started four decades ago by the Volpetti brothers, Emilio and Claudio Volpetti, the shop has a large and extravagant selection of cheese, wines, cured meats, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and baked goods.

Available here are mouthwatering bowls of mozzarella di bufala and an array of gleaming pink prosciutto di Praga displayed on the counters.

Antica Caciara Trasteverina

Location: Via di San Francesco a Ripa, Trastevere

If you are a cheese aficionado, head to Antica Caciara Trasteverina. This deli is a family-run cheese shop full of gastronomic delights, especially selling a variety of cheeses, including the gooey Burrata Pugliese and the fine Pecorino di Fossa.

“You will also find an endless stock of salamis, cured meats, wines and olive oil stacked on the shelves. However, don’t forget to savour their succulent ricotta infornata or dig into the garlands of guanciale.”

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