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Supplì, panzerotti, calzones and more
Health prejudices about fried foods have been overturned by the latest research conducted. In fact, if eaten in moderation (maximum twice a week), fried food would help prevent cancer, diabetes and vision loss. So, once a week a good stir-fry is allowed. And there are places in Rome where it is really good. Here are 5 places to try in the city:
I Fritti de Sora Milva
In the Ponte Milvio area, “I Fritti de Sora Milva” is among the most popular establishments. A place to try for those who love fried food. You’ll find traditional supplì, amatriciana, cacio e pepe, lots of meatballs, mozzarelline di bufala, Ascoli olives, squash blossoms, vegetables, chicken nuggets and chips. It is open Tuesday through Sunday: 11:30 – 21:30.
Where: via Cassia, 4, 00191 Rome.
La Pesceria Re di Roma
On Via Appia Nuova at number 234 there is a very inviting smell of fried fish. In this fish market you can eat fresh dishes and good fried fish: fried paranza, squid, shrimp, and anchovies. But that’s not all, also tasty first courses, such as spaghetti with clams, risotto with langoustine cream and scialatello allo scoglio. The raw foods are also worth trying.
Where: Via Appia Nuova, 234, 00183 Rome.
I Fritti Di Penelope
If you happen to be in Primavalle, you must try Penelope’s Fritti. Family recipes, fresh ingredients and artisanal products-these are the three pillars of the restaurant. You can taste classic supplì, Amatriciana,’Nduja, Americano, Cacio e Pepe, and other seasonal ones such as pumpkin, provolone, and sausage. Open Monday through Saturday from morning to lunchtime.
Where: via Pietro Gasparri, 11, 00168 Rome.
The House of Supplì
The House of Supplì is a historic Capitoline sign. There are three venues in Rome: in Trastevere, Piazza Re di Roma, and on Via Furio Camillo. Here the supplì is offered in the five versions available year-round (classic, ragù, amatriciana, mushroom and peas, and cacio e pepe) plus seasonal versions. Also on the menu, you will find: crispy potato stuffed calzones, Roman fritti, and Roman pizza (round and by the slice).
Mató Street Food
At this restaurant, which specializes in street food, you can enjoy the typical Apulian specialty: panzerotto (in 8 special versions). But also other typical products of the region, such as puccia, focaccia and rustici leccesi. A little corner of Puglia in the capital if you’re feeling nostalgic for summer. For dessert you can also have Nutella panzerotto.
Open daily, Tuesday through Saturday also for lunch.
Where: It can be found in different parts of Rome. Here are the venues in town:
- Bologna Square
- V. Eritrea
- V. XX September
- P.zza Irnerio
- Queen Margaret