12 Edible Reasons to Move to Rome Tomorrow

It’s hard to mess up a dessert made of exclusively scrumptious ingredients — ladyfinger cookies dipped in coffee, fluffy mascarpone cheese, and cocoa — but one Roman institution makes a tiramisu that’s tough to beat. Pompi has been whipping up this signature layered dessert since 1960, offering a classic recipe as well as more creative versions like strawberry, pistachio, and hazelnut. There are a few locations throughout the city, but grab yours in a cute to-go box at their spot near the Spanish Steps. It’ll be the best dessert in a cardboard container you’ve had in years, or probably ever.