"Gelateria Fassi" in Rome is a historical gelato shop almost all locals know. The atmosphere takes you back in time, and it's open 24/7, too!

"Pasticceria Boccione" in Rome is not for you if you're after pretty, Instagrammable desserts! But every pastry is just delicious in this Jewish bakery...

"La Fraschetta" is a neighborhood hangout in Rome for the locals -- Sandro doesn't get many customers who aren't Italian men in their fifties or older!

"Dar Filettaro" in Rome is a hole-in-the-wall kinda place off Campo dei Fiori. It's usually full of locals craving traditional fried baccala -- salted cod!

"Opulentia" in Rome is one of my favorite places to get pizza bianca in the city. It's not just that it's high quality - the staff is friendly, too!

"Mercato Testaccio" is the original foodie neighborhood of Rome. My favorite street food kiosks here are 'Mordi e vai' and 'Romeo', for different reasons.