Enjoying A Roman Culinary Adventure

When you arrive in the glorious city of Rome, it is likely you will arrive at Fiumicino airport. Transfers to your hotel are easy to organise and will get you right to the door of your hotel. Competitively priced Fiumicino airport transfers can be booked in advance, and can be private or shared. It's essential to the sooth flow of a short break to get to your accommodation as soon as possible, and this method offers just that.

The Classic Culinary Delights of Rome

When you arrive in Rome you will be bombarded with the extensive culinary delights of the city. Indeed, as you travel to your hotel on one of the Fiumicino airport transfers you'll pass by myriad places displaying their wares and enticing you to sample. From the family run trattoria and the quintessential pizzeria to fancier hip "fusion" restaurants, Rome has no shortage of places in which it shows off its gastronomic culture.

In true Italian style, the Eternal City welcomes its visitors by showcasing its food, and although Roman food, by nature, is not fussy or elaborate, it is generous in flavour and rich in substance. The roots of many dishes lie deeply entangled in its history and culture. Based largely on fresh vegetables and, in particular, the artichoke, many dishes boast cheaper cuts of meat, beautifully cooked and flavoured with herbs and hot chilli peppers. Appetizers include such offerings as salt cod and stuffed courgette flowers, and the delicious pecorino sheep cheese is a staple on every Roman table.

Pasta is as much a part of everyday life here as it is in every part of Italy. Pasta dishes here will definitely delight and you can choose from the light egg based carbonara; rigatoni with potatoes; or the simple but effective pasta with olive oil, chilli and garlic - to name but a few. Pizza alla Romana is a local speciality: a thin-crusted option that is served simply, with no tomato sauce and topped only with olive oil and rosemary.

Rome is not well known for its desserts but those with a sweet tooth will not be too disappointed. The ricotta cake, made with fresh ricotta, candied fruits, vanilla, pine nuts and raisins is a classic and makes up for the lack of choice. Ice creams are always available, and the famous stracciatella is named after the Roman egg drop soup.

Where there is food there is wine, and just as the ancient Romans enjoyed the finer things in life, the modern day inhabitants make good use of the rich volcanic soils that surround the city, too. Enjoy the delicious potato dish known as gnocchi alla Romana with the Cesanese wine produced in the south of the region, or for something a little better-known, the Frascati complements fish and cheese wonderfully.

As soon as you book your flight, book onto one of the Fiumicino airport transfers so you'll arrive in the city in style and be able to get a head start indulging in its many culinary delights.

Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for Fiumicino airport transfers, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.

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