Dining Experiences in Rome

Take a break from Rome's ancient attractions with a modern-day historical experience at the Hard Rock Cafe Rome. With this skip-the-line entry to the popular restaurant, you'll avoid the lines and receive priority seating for a meal of American favorites like a burger, mac "˜n' cheese or barbecue ribs. See rock "˜n' roll memorabilia such as a trench coat worn by John Lennon, a patent-leather suit worn by Bono and pages from Jim Morrison's yearbook. Select from three menu options to suit your tastes.

See the sights of the Eternal City lit up at night on this evening tour of Rome that includes a multicourse dinner. You'll begin at a restaurant near the Trevi Fountain for a traditional Italian meal of pasta, a meat dish, and dessert. Then take a walk around the area, part of Rome's historical center, to enjoy the nighttime ambiance before your panoramic city tour of illuminated attractions like the Colosseum and St Peter's Basilica. You'll end in Trastevere.

Discover the best of cuicina romana (Roman cuisine) on a 3-hour culinary tour. Set in the food-loving Testaccio neighborhood, your evening experience presents a holistic platter of the region's most famous dishes. Sip Italian craft beer, try rare cheeses and cured meats, learn the secret to stuffed pizza dough, and more. The tasty tour also includes a sunset over the city with an authentic gelato (Italian ice cream)

When in Rome, treat yourself to a luxurious Italian dinner at a family-run restaurant near the Pantheon. Hosted by a culinary connoisseur, this 2.5-hour experience includes three courses of local specialties, from pasta to a meat dish to dessert. Each course is accompanied by a glass of regional wine, and the evening starts with a classic Italian aperitivo in the private cellar, where you'll enjoy a glass of prosecco served with cured meat and cheeses. This small-group dinner is limited to 10 people for a more intimate experience.

With its medieval architecture and bohemian, working-class roots, Trastevere is one of Rome's most popular neighborhoods. Get a comprehensive taste of its food and culture in one evening on this walk-and-dine tour. You'll begin during the aperitivo hour and explore well past sunset, walking along cobbled streets while a guide talks to you about the neighborhood's history. Finish the tour with a four-course dinner and wine in a private villa.

Enjoy a night out in Italy's cosmopolitan capital with dinner and a sightseeing tour. Start your evening with a traditional Italian meal and enjoy a folk music performance while you dine. Then set out to view Rome's top sights and attractions both via luxury coach and on foot. See such landmarks as St. Peter's Square and Basilica, Circus Maximus and the Colosseum awash in illuminated light and stroll through the city's historic center, taking in Campo de Fiori"”a popular night-time meeting place"”and Bernini's Fountain as you go.

Enjoy a gourmet dinner in a local Roman chef's home during this evening outing in Rome. Meet Alessandro, a chef and sommelier, at his flat for a 4-course meal with wine pairings and maybe some homemade limoncello (in season). With your small group of fellow food-loving travelers, share a table and discuss travel, food, cinema and books. Get inside tips on Rome's off-the-beaten-path attractions and restaurants from your local hosts and enjoy this intimate, unique and delicious experience.