Ancient Roman Fare: Home=Dining in Rome

Step back in time and learn about the grandeur of ancient Rome. This unique dining experience transports guests to the era of imperial splendor, where they’ll indulge in a sumptuous 9-course feast of organic frittatas, slow-cooked pork, and hearty polenta. Adorned in traditional toga attire, you’ll savor the flavors of the past while surrounded by the ambiance of a Patrician banquet, complete with captivating stories about Roman rituals. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your senses and leave you yearning for more.

Key Points

• This immersive dining experience transports guests back to ancient Rome, offering a 9-course meal featuring traditional Imperial Fare from the eras of Caesar to Augustus.
• The meal is served in a cozy villa in the heart of Rome, with a candlelit wooden gazebo, live Lira music, and an option to dress in traditional Roman attire.
• The appetizer course features a variety of Roman-inspired dishes, including an organic eggs frittata, homemade sourdough bread, and crispy fried anchovies seasoned with garum.
• The main banquet showcases the depth of ancient Roman culinary traditions, with a centerpiece of slow-cooked pork marinated in 25 spices, accompanied by savory clay-pot pearled barley and hearty spelt polenta.
• The experience is hosted by a local chef who is knowledgeable in Roman rituals and anecdotes, providing an engaging storytelling component to the culinary journey.

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Activity Overview

Step back in time and discover the ancient Roman dining experience with this "Home Dining in Rome" activity.

This 3-hour experience offers a small group of up to 8 participants an immersive journey into the culinary delights of ancient Rome. Priced from $141.91 per person, the activity is wheelchair accessible and features free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

Guests can reserve their spot without upfront payment. Available in multiple languages, including English, Italian, German, Spanish, and French, this unique experience promises an unforgettable taste of Imperial Rome.

Experience Highlights

Guests can feast like an Emperor with traditional Imperial Fare, discovering banquets from the eras of Caesar to Augustus.

Journey through ancient times and feast like an Emperor on traditional Imperial Fare from the eras of Caesar to Augustus.

They’ll enjoy a 9-course meal in a wooden gazebo illuminated by candles and torches, accompanied by live music featuring the Lira, a traditional Roman instrument.

The experience transports participants to a Patrician banquet atmosphere, where they can dress in togas for an immersive historical encounter.

A local chef, knowledgeable in Roman rituals and anecdotes, hosts the event in a little villa in the heart of Rome, creating an unforgettable culinary journey through ancient times.

Appetizer Course

The meal begins with a selection of appetizers that transport guests back to ancient Rome.

These include:

1. An organic eggs frittata with wild asparagus, a simple yet nourishing dish enjoyed by the Roman masses.

2. Homemade sourdough bread buttons infused with the fragrant flavors of laurel and cheese, a staple of the Roman table.

3. Crispy fried anchovies seasoned with garum, a pungent fish sauce that was a ubiquitous condiment in the ancient world.

4. A refreshing mixed salad of wild greens and aromatic herbs, reflecting the natural bounty of the Mediterranean landscape.

First Banquet

After savoring the appetizers, guests are invited to indulge in the first banquet course.

The menu features spelt polenta with chicory and aged sheep cheese, as well as a clay-pot slow-cooked pearled barley with chickpeas and beans.

Spelt polenta with chicory and aged sheep cheese, as well as clay-pot slow-cooked barley with chickpeas and beans.

These hearty, flavorful dishes showcase the ancient Roman culinary tradition, blending simple ingredients into satisfying meals.

Guests can savor the textures and aromas of these classic courses, transported back in time as they dine in the intimate setting of the villa.

The first banquet course promises to delight the senses and immerse diners in the flavors of ancient Rome.

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Main Banquet

Following the first course, diners are then treated to the main banquet.

The centerpiece is the slow-cooked pork, marinated in a secret blend of 25 spices.

To accompany the pork, the meal features:

1. A rich, savory clay-pot preparation of pearled barley with chickpeas and beans.

2. A hearty spelt polenta, served with tangy aged sheep cheese and bitter chicory.

3. A refreshing mixed salad of wild greens and aromatic herbs.

4. Homemade sourdough bread buttons, infused with the flavors of laurel and cheese.

This substantial main course showcases the depth and complexity of ancient Roman culinary traditions.

Dessert

Capping off the indulgent meal, diners are then presented with a selection of sweet delights.

A refreshing sliced celery in cow milk is drizzled with honey, dates, and walnuts, offering a unique balance of flavors.

Next, a creamy baked ricotta with a touch of honey and cracked black pepper entices the palate.

Rounding out the dessert course is a platter of seasonal fresh fruit, providing a light and refreshing end to the Roman banquet.

Each dessert item is carefully crafted to honor the culinary traditions of ancient Rome.

Setting and Atmosphere

Stepping into the heart of Rome, participants are immersed in a Patrician banquet atmosphere.

Stepping into the heart of Rome, participants are immersed in a Patrician banquet atmosphere.

They’re encouraged to dress in traditional Roman attire, a toga, to fully embrace the experience. The setting is a cozy, little villa, transporting them back in time.

The event is hosted by a local chef, knowledgeable in Roman rituals and anecdotes, who guides your through the evening’s festivities.

The ambiance is enhanced by:

1. Live music featuring the Lira, a traditional Roman instrument.

2. Flickering candles and torches, creating a warm, intimate ambiance.

3. Wooden gazebo, evoking the grandeur of ancient Roman architecture.

4. Engaging storytelling about the history and customs of Roman dining.

Logistics and Meeting Point

Participants can select the date and number of guests they’d like to attend the Home Dining in Rome experience.

The meeting point is in front of the house gate, where you will be greeted by the local chef hosting the event.

Transportation options are available, allowing guests to arrive at the little villa in the heart of Rome conveniently.

The experience is wheelchair accessible, and there’s free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Guests can also reserve their spot without upfront payment, making it easy to secure their place in this unique Ancient Roman dining adventure.

The Sum Up

This immersive dining experience transports guests back to ancient Rome, where they can savor a sumptuous 9-course meal and embrace the ambiance of a Patrician banquet. From organic frittatas to slow-cooked pork, the menu offers a taste of the rich culinary traditions of the era. Guests can also enjoy live Lira music and learn about Roman rituals while dressed in traditional toga attire, making it a unique journey through history.

You can check availability for your dates here: