Supplì al Telefono: Rome’s Street Food

What exactly is a supplì, and why do Romans call it al telefono?

In this episode, we break down one of Rome’s most iconic street foods—from its 19th-century origins and French-influenced name to the famous stretch of melted mozzarella that gave it its nickname. We also clarify one of the most common misconceptions: why supplì and Sicilian arancini are not the same thing.

A short episode about history, street food, and how even a simple fried rice ball reflects the depth of Italian regional cuisine.