What Is Roman Cuisine? Why It’s Different from Every Other Italian Food
Roman cuisine is one of Italy’s most specific — and most misunderstood — culinary traditions. Romanissimo Cucina Italiana in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is the only restaurant in the city built entirely around cucina romana: guanciale over pancetta, Pecorino Romano over Parmigiano, and the four iconic Roman pastas made the way Rome makes them. This article explains what Roman cuisine is and why the difference matters.