Mordi e vai

I mean what else can I say that hasn’t already been said? This was my second time in Rome as well as my second time here for a sandwich.
My local friend brought me here and feeling a bit rushed to decide when faced with sooooo many delicious looking options I just pointed to one that looked interesting and man did I (and they) nail it! It tasted as though I had selected some pork stewed with zucchini flowers that they slapped onto some ridiculously good bread that I can only assume they make themselves. As if that wasn’t good enough they topped it with slices of pecorino. Scrumptious… so much so that I trekked back here on my return to Rome.
This time around I had the carciofi with Pecorino. Simply put this is a roman style marinated whole artichoke squashed on to the bread and topped with cheese. Slightly more delicately flavored than the first go round but equally as good. God love an artichoke.
As much great food as there is to explore in Rome this will be one my regular spots here for sure. If I remember correctly the sandwiches are € 5 so take a number, have your order and your money ready, grab a bunch of napkins and pop a squat in one of the chairs around the corner from the counter and prepared to be dazzled by a good ol sandwich.

I stopped in here for a picciapo sandwich based on Bizaare foods, and it was everything he said it was. It was awesome! this is a little vendor booth that absolutely nails street food. Get ready to get dirty and dig on in.

Not a fan of «street food» from markets or carts.
My meatball sandwich was absolutely delicious.
Fresh, simple food.
Friendly staff.

Easily the best food we had in Rome. We made the trek here twice for lunch in our 10 day stay.

Within the Mercato Testaccio, you will find Mordi e vai. I’m sure they have other good stuff here too, but, polpette, polpette, polpette! Get their polpette! You’re welcome!

First off, the Testaccio Market is awesome, everyone in Rome should venture over. Authentic Market, no tourists around. We went to Mordi e Vai around noon, no line or anything. They have tons to choose from, i ordered the veal, arugula and tomato panino, while my wife ordered the carciofi (artichoke) and parmigiano panino. Very reasonably priced, 8 Euros for two sandwiches. They were amazing, both had unbelievable flavor, veal was tender and juicy. The artichokes were braised until soft and then smashed into the bread. After finishing our paninos, we were about to leave when i turned around and went to get another sandwich. This time i tried the trippa (tripe). Again, so much flavor and so tender. If you are in Rome, make sure you take the time to visit this place. These guys are the real deal.

Great place for a sandwich. P and I made the trek over here and had a great time at the market. We both had the beef on bread with gravy. I had greens on mine as well. We also loaded up on cherries and cookies from other vendors in the market. Not touristy. I recommend visiting if you want to escape tourist rome.

EAT HERE
There are certain restaurants or food destinations that you have to hit when you go to a city. Mordi e Vai is one of those spots.
Located at the far end of a covered market, you won’t have to wait long before you’re sinking your teeth into one of these delectable sandwiches.
somebody send me a sandwich!!!
What did we order?
Veal, Broccoli rabe, salt
slow cooked, tender veal sprinkled with the perfect hit of salt. This is their #1
l’allesso alla picchiapò
stewed pieces of meat with a hint of spice, literal translation a little beat up… one of the most amazing sandwiches
carciofi and parmesean
the artichoke is roasted and is fork tender, he literally smashes the artichoke into the bread. T’s favorite sandwich

El Sancta Sanctorum de la casquería; insuperables bocadillos con infinidad de rellenos, todos ellos pertenecientes a las entrañas animales. Yo he comido el de trippa a la romana (callos con tomate, verduras y parmesano) y el de lengua en salsa verde; también hay de riñones, careta…
Es un pequeño puesto en el mercado del barrio del Testaccio y al parecer, su dueño, Sergio Esposito es una eminencia en el tema y la verdad, el sabor es perfecto.
Los precios son buenos, rondan los 3‘50 €, costando 5 € el mas caro.

Wonderful street food! Great beef on bread dipped in broth. Perfect lunch in Rome. If you plan to go and shop the market afterword know most of the shops close for the afternoon. Recommended by The Splendid Table.