Supplì Roma on Via di San Francesco a Ripa
A supplì is Rome's answer to the arancino — a torpedo of risotto rice packed with ragù and a molten core of fior di latte mozzarella, breaded and deep-fried to a shattering golden crust. Supplì Roma in Trastevere has been perfecting the formula since 1979 and the queue of locals outside at lunchtime tells you everything you need to know.
What to Order
The classic supplì al telefono is non-negotiable — bite it in half and watch the mozzarella stretch into long strings (that's the 'telephone wire' the name references). It costs around €2 and is eaten standing on the pavement.
Beyond the classic, the menu rotates creative fillings: cacio e pepe, amatriciana and carbonara versions appear regularly, each stuffed with the flavours of Rome's canonical pasta sauces. Order two; you will regret ordering one.
The Trastevere Setting
The shop sits on a workaday stretch of Via di San Francesco a Ripa, away from the tourist-heavy piazzas, which is precisely why it feels authentic. Locals grab a supplì on the way to the market or between errands.
Pair your supplì with a cold Birra Moretti from the fridge inside and eat at one of the outdoor tables if they're free — this is the Roman street-food experience distilled to its purest form.
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