Roma Tomatoes in Rome 2025

Roma tomatoes also referred to as pasta tomatoes, differ a lot from other varieties. Unlike common tomatoes, these are distinguished by a more prolonged shape, higher acidity, sugar, and pectin, and lower moisture compared to regular tomatoes. Normally Romans don't eat them raw, but rather cook them to make pasta. If​ you feel like soothing your gourmet curiosity, don't be shy to try a bite of a raw tomato. No one who did so has died so don't worry. The harvest season stretches from June through September.