It’s no surprise Rome took the torta.

Plan a trip to taste it yourself this year.

(Set an alarm 30 days out to book a table.)

An alley with restaurants in Rome

An alley with restaurants in the Trastevere district of Rome.Credit:Alexander Spatari/Getty Image

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For special occasions, Rome’s fine dining scene rivals any European capital.

Or book a table atLa Pergola, Rome’s only three-Michelin-starred restaurant inside theRome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria.

(Also addOtalegandFatamorganato the list.)

Food on a table in Rome

A restaurant table in Rome filled with pasta and pizza dishes.Christine Wehrmeier/Getty Image

Beyond the most well-known spots, also find foodie gems in some unexpected places.

The power of food as a travel motivator has never been stronger.