Cuisine in Vatican

Cacio e Pepe

Simple Roman pasta made only with Pecorino Romano and black pepper.

• Region: Lazio
• Main ingredients: Pasta, Sheep's milk cheese, Black pepper

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Rich pasta with guanciale and tomato sauce. Popular among Vatican employees.

• Region: Lazio
• Main ingredients: Bucatini, Tomato, Pork cheek, Pecorino

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Veal layered with prosciutto and sage, lightly simmered in white wine.

• Region: Rome
• Main ingredients: Veal, Prosciutto, Sage, White wine

Carciofi alla Romana

Spring staple of artichokes braised with herbs.

• Region: Rome
• Main ingredients: Artichoke, Mint, Olive oil

Supplì

Rice croquette with tomato risotto wrapped in mozzarella and fried.

• Region: Rome
• Main ingredients: Rice, Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Breadcrumbs

Gelato

Rich and creamy Italian ice cream, a pilgrims' snack staple.

• Region: All Italy
• Main ingredients: Milk, Sugar, Various flavors

Tiramisu

Beautiful layered dessert of mascarpone and espresso.

• Region: Northern Italy
• Main ingredients: Mascarpone, Egg, Coffee, Cocoa

Espresso

Finishing café is Roman culture. Standing costs around 1 euro.

• Region: All Italy
• Main ingredients: Dark roast coffee beans, Water

Panini

Warm sandwiches indispensable for clergy's light meals.

• Region: All Italy
• Main ingredients: Focaccia, Cheese, Ham

Fritto Misto

Roman-style assorted fried vegetables, mozzarella, and seafood.

• Region: Rome
• Main ingredients: Seasonal vegetables, Seafood, Flour, Oil