* Pork: Most common meat eaten in Rome.
* Beef: Commonly eaten by the wealthy.
* Beef tenderloin: Expensive type of beef, reserved for special occasions.
* Poultry: Chickens, ducks, geese, and pigeons were all eaten in Rome.
* Game meat: Boar, deer, hare, and rabbit were all hunted and eaten in Rome.
* Fish: Romans loved fish and ate a wide variety of fish, including:
* Oysters
* Mussels
* Clams
* Scallops
* Shrimp
* Lobster
* Crab
* Cod
* Haddock
* Salmon
* Trout
* Eggs
Vegetarian Foods
* Vegetables: Vegetables eaten by the wealthy in Rome included:
* Cabbage
* Lettuce
* Onions
* Garlic
* Leeks
* Fennel
* Celery
* Carrots
* Turnips
* Beets
* Radishes
* Fruits: Wealthy Romans ate a wide variety of fruits, including:
* Apples
* Pears
* Grapes
* Figs
* Dates
* Pomegranates
* Melons
* Watermelons
* Strawberries
* Raspberries
* Blackberries
Beverages
* Wine: Romans loved wine and drank it with every meal.
* Water: Water was the other main beverage consumed by the Romans.
* Fruit juice: Fruit juice was also a popular drink in Rome.
* Honeyed water: Water mixed with honey was a refreshing drink that was enjoyed by the Romans.