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Suppli al telefono is Rome's fried rice ball: a saffron-tomato risotto wrapped around a cube of mozzarella, breaded and deep-fried so the cheese stretches into the namesake telephone-wire when split.
The suppli emerged in Rome's working-class trattorias and friggitorie in the early 20th century, with the namesake al telefono (on the telephone) attributed to the stringy mozzarella centre that resembles a telephone wire when the suppli is broken open. The dish is the Roman parallel to the Sicilian arancino but smaller (palm-sized), cylindrical, and built on a tomato-flavoured risotto base. Roman pizzeria culture made suppli the standard antipasto and street snack: every Roman pizzeria has them. Modern variations from Supplizio include cacio e pepe, amatriciana and mortadella. The classic three-bite suppli at any pizzeria runs €2 to €3 and is hand-eaten standing.
4 editor picks for Suppli al telefono in Rome, ranked by editorial score. All Rome signature dishes · Suppli al telefono across every city.
Arcangelo Dandini's Supplizio in Rome's Centro Storico is the suppli specialist counter, with 12 daily versions including cacio e pepe and mortadella.
OrderThe classic suppli al telefono, the cacio e pepe version and the mortadella ball.
TipCash and card. Open 12:00-22:00 Tue to Sun; closed Monday. Small standing counter only.
Pizzeria Da Remo in Rome's Testaccio is the classic Roman pizza room with paper-thin crusts, the city's busiest suppli counter and a queue that wraps.
OrderRoman pizza margherita, suppli al telefono, and the bruschetta with anchovies.
TipCash only. No bookings; arrive 19:00 or after 22:00 to skip the queue. Closed Sunday.
Stefano Callegari's Trapizzino in Rome's Trastevere invented the namesake triangle of pizza bianca stuffed with Roman braises since 2008. Priced at €.
OrderTrapizzino with pollo alla cacciatora and another with melanzane alla parmigiana.
TipOpen 12:00-24:00 daily; the Piazza Trilussa location is the original of the brand.
I Suppli in Rome's Trastevere is the no-frills friggitoria counter selling suppli, fiori di zucca and potato croquettes by weight, the standing-up cousin.
OrderSuppli al telefono and fiori di zucca fritti, plus crocchette di patate on the side.
TipCash only. Open 11:00-22:00; standing only. The 19:00 fryer batch is the freshest.
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