The classic supplì Roman-style: rice ball breaded and fried until the outside crackles, with a core of rich meat ragù and a melting mozzarella stretch. The contrast of hot ragù and cool cheese in the first bite defines the dish.
Tips from diners
Come before 12:30 or after 5pm to catch fresh batches just fried. Afternoon slots around 2-4pm run low on variety.
Eat it immediately while the cheese still stretches. Wait more than 10 minutes and it hardens up.
A long, oblong potato croquette fried until the exterior is a dark golden crust with a creamy, buttery potato interior. Simple but addictive—one or two alongside your rice ball.
Tips from diners
Buy a supplì and a crocchetta for about €4—two different textures in one snack.
A simpler filling than siciliano but rich with butter, ham, and ragù inside. Lighter colored exterior, crispy through. This version is comfort food in breaded ball form.
Tips from diners
The most Roman version. Locals often pick this over the Sicilian arancino.
A rounder, slightly larger arancino than the supplì, filled with the traditional mix of seasoned rice, ragù, peas, and a yellow center of hard-boiled egg. The golden crust cracks in your mouth.
Tips from diners
Heavier and more substantial than the supplì. Better if you're very hungry or want something to last through the afternoon.
Thick slices of mozzarella sandwiched between bread, dipped in egg and breadcrumb, then fried. The cheese should pull out in a hot, creamy stream when you break it. If done right, the bread stays crispy on the outside.
Tips from diners
Eat standing at the counter and let the cheese drip. Trying to eat it on the go is messy.
A classic Roman snack spot in Trastevere that specializes in one thing: perfect fried rice balls and supplì. The counter fills fresh batches every hour, and regulars know to arrive mid-morning or after 5pm to catch the best stock. No seating, no frills—just quality street food.
No seating means you stand at the counter or take away. Queue moves quickly—even when busy, rarely more than 5 minutes.
Two supplì and a crocchetta cost under €6. Best street food value in Trastevere.
Arrive right when they open at 10am or after 5pm. Mid-afternoon is picked-over.
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