Red wine peaches

Summer in Rome is filled with the scents of fresh basil, charred peppers, and fried delights sizzling in the narrow lanes of the historic centre. The heat rises, but the city’s culinary tradition never takes a holiday – it just becomes lighter and fresher, while staying true to its bold character. Here’s a four-course journey through the Roman summer, with the best spots in the Eternal City to taste each one.

Appetiser – Stuffed zucchini blossoms: the crunchy taste of summer

Golden, fragrant, irresistible. Stuffed zucchini blossoms, filled with gooey mozzarella and a savory anchovy, are the ultimate Sunday starter in August. Once dipped in a light batter, they are fried until they turn into crisp clouds of flavour.

You’ll find them in typical pizzerias and osterias such as Da Remo in Testaccio (Piazza Santa Maria Liberatrice, 44), serving perfectly crisp, grease-free fritters made only with the freshest ingredients. In Trastevere, Da Gino alla Villetta (Vicolo del Buco, 2) serves them in a convivial setting that makes you feel instantly at home – one bite, and the neighborhood comes alive with its story.

First Course – Pasta alla Gricia: the authentic taste of Roman cuisine

Considered the ancestor of carbonara, Gricia is a tribute to the cuisine of Lazio’s shepherds. All it takes is crispy guanciale, PDO Pecorino Romano, and a generous grind of black pepper to create a concentrate of Roman flavour – perfect even on the warmest days thanks to its quick preparation.

Enzo al 29 (Via dei Vascellari, 29) stays true to tradition: guanciale browned to perfection, pecorino sprinkled with a generous hand, and pasta cooked al dente, for a dish that wraps you in a warm embrace. The rigatoni alla Gricia at Cesare al Casaletto (Via del Casaletto, 45) have gained international fame and are considered “worth traveling for”: every forkful delivers perfect balance, an unmissable experience for true connoisseurs.

Main Course – Chicken with peppers: a dish that tastes like home

This is Rome’s quintessential summer dish, a must-have for Ferragosto family gatherings. The chicken is slowly cooked with red and yellow peppers, fresh tomatoes, and Mediterranean herbs. It’s delicious served hot, warm, or even the next day. Every bite is a plunge into memories of terrace lunches and lazy August Sundays.

At L’Osteria di Monteverde (Via Pietro Cartoni, 163/165), chef Roberto Campitelli delivers the classic version: tender, flavourful meat and a rich sauce perfect for mopping up with bread. On the Tiber Island, La Sora Lella carries on the recipe of Elena Fabrizi (sister of the legendary Aldo), serving a fragrant sauce and meat so tender it melts at the touch of your fork.

Dessert – Peaches in wine: summer’s fresh and fragrant finale

A fresh, aromatic dessert – the perfect way to end a meal without feeling heavy. The fruit is thinly sliced and left to rest in white wine (or red, for purists) with sugar, lemon zest, and, if desired, a touch of anise or cinnamon. Served well-chilled, they bring back the flavours of summers gone by; a scoop of sorbet makes them even more indulgent.

This simple yet charming dessert is often found in osterias and trattorias of Rome’s historic districts: Lo Scopettaro (Lungotevere Testaccio, 7) serves them in a rustic setting steeped in tradition, while at Trattoria Lilli (Via Tor di Nona, 23), just steps from Castel Sant’Angelo, seasonal percoche peaches are paired with quality wine in an atmosphere of genuine Roman hospitality.

Chef’s tip: pair the entire menu with a chilled glass of Frascati or a perfectly tempered Cesanese. They’ll enhance the flavours without upstaging them.

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