I'm not sure how a restaurant serving shellfish is kosher but I don't care. We were very pleased…read more The setting is quiet and well off the noisy stretches you'll find in Rome. Service is elegant. Sat outside. Really well done. I had the linguini with clams (again, seems to violate most kosher aspects). Really good. Pasta cooked perfectly. Had Caprese to start. Very good. Wife had ravioli with spinach and fontina cheese. She loved it. Kids had gnocchi amitriciana. They loved it. That has bacon so again the kosher aspect is...interesting. Would definitely go back.

This is my second time eating here over the last 5 yrs. And I think the carbonara and carcofi is…read morestill my fav in Rome. Highly recommend it. A little hard to find because the taxi drops off on the main street and you have to meander around to find it. But don't give up. It's worth it.

I can only rate their famous "Carciofi alla Giudia" (Jewish-style artichokes) because I was passing…read morethrough and wanted to try this so got an order to go. Unbelievable. Best artichoke I've ever had. So good. Highly recommend.

Renato al Ghetto was a wonderful break from typical Italian foods. They specialize in Roman-Jewish…read morefood so I would definitely recommend trying those specialties. Our absolute favorites were the Jewish Artichokes (Carciofo alla Giudia). We liked it so much that we ordered extra! It's super crispy and flavorful. I thought the other dishes were all good too, but the Agnolotti all'arrabbiata was the second stand out. The agnolotti are stuffed with meat and the sauce really complements them. My mom thought the meat was too pink so if you have any picky family members beware! I would definitely come back next time I'm in the Jewish Ghetto.

Jewish Roman Cuisine is a thing…read more The largest concentration of Jewish Roman restaurants is near the Main Synagogue in the former Jewish Ghetto. Via del Portico d'Ottavia has a whole string of such restaurants with Nonna Betta being the most famous. Frankly, I would rather take my chances with one of its competitors. BUT ... The codfish and chickpea soup is a destination dish. So there is good stuff to be had if you are careful in making your selection. * * * Jewish restaurants come in two versions - milk and meat. Kosher laws prevent both foods from being served at the same meal or cooked in the same utensils. Managing both in one restaurant is possible - but concentrating on milk or meat is vastly easier for the kitchen. Nonna Betta is a meat establishment. There are dairy restaurants on Via del Portico d'Ottavio as well. The two distinctive Roman Jewish dishes are Jewish artichokes (which are parve - neither milk nor meat - and can appear in either kind of restaurant) and fried organ meats. The liver and tripe and brains are meat (no duh). * * * Jewish artichokes are deep fried whole artichokes without the top halves of the leaves but with the stalk attached at the bottom. They are one of the best fried vegetable dishes you can get. Lots and lots of Roman restaurants serve Jewish artichokes - not just Jewish restaurants. Jewish artichokes are never bad. But Nonna Betta's version is nothing special. If you want Jewish artichokes to die for, Go to Piccolo Abruzzo, a Roman-Abruzzese restaurant in the Ludovisi neighborhood. Those have all that wonderful fried goodness - but they taste overwhelmingly like artichoke. Nonna Betta's version just tastes like fried batter. * * * Nonna Betta's fried organ meats are especially weak. Western Europeans generally blanch organ meats to give them a milder taste. (Caucasus cooks just take the organs as they are, grill them up and enjoy life.) Nonna Betta's blanches and blanches and blanches and blanches until there is practically no organ meat taste left. Like the artichokes, you get the taste of batter but nothing else. My brains might have just as well been tofu. Or white bread. * * * Move away from the fryer and Nonna Betta's stock goes way up. In particular, I have to give a major major shout out for their codfish and chickpea soup. The codfish is STRONG (unlike nearly every other ingredient we ordered.) It pairs with the chickpeas magnificently. We had had that soup a few times in other Roman restaurants. Nonna Betta's version is the one you want. I was going to be grumpy and leave a three star rating. But it would have been morally offensive to a) the God of the Old Testament, b) the God of Gastronomy and c) the God of Yelp who strikes down all sinners who leave unfair reviews, If I had not given a blue ribbon and a gold cup to Nonna Betta's For one really remarkable soup. Hats off to the kitchen for that one. * * * If you are filling out a meal beyond soup, You are taking your chances. Still, a lot of the menu is Roman-Roman, rather than Roman-Jewish. Some of those dishes might be pretty good.

Amazing, family-run space in the Jewish Quarter in Rome. The artichokes are not to be missed!read more

The food was just amazing! The presentation was beautiful! Great service and the setting was dark…read moreand moody! Just the way I love it! Very romantic

La Reginella is a new addition to the Jewish Ghetto. Being one of the newest kosher restaurants in…read morethe area, it didn't have as large of a crowd as some of the other places, but that is also why we chose it --Ba'Ghetto seems to have a monopoly on all the block and we wanted to support the underdog. We also wanted authentic Italian food, not the steak and potatoes that Jews are used to eating. We can get plenty of kosher steak and potatoes in New York but what we can't get is authentic kosher Italian food, so that was our goal of going to La Reginella. 5/5 -Tagliere di Affetteri (mixed cured meats) -We loved this dish because we can't get cured meats anywhere else. The presentation was also lovely. Our favorite meats were the dried beef and salami. The smoked turkey and the pastrami were good but not necessary the Italian meats that we were craving. 4/5 -Carciofe alla giudia (fried artichoke Jewish style) - I knew this was going to be overrated but when in Rome...It was good but greasy. I would have preferred it to be a little less deep fried. It was similar to potato chips. Pretty to look at but we got it mainly for the experience rather than the gastronomic qualities. 2/5 - The bread -Skip the bread and order more of the good stuff. There was no oil or anything to dip the bread in. The bread was nothing special. Get the bread in France. Skip the bread in Italy. 5/5 - Spaghetto alla carbonara di carciafi e carne secca (Spaghetti with egg sauce, artichokes, dried beef, and black pepper). When we asked our hotel concierge what the Roman specialties were were, he said: artichokes, carbonara, squash/ pumpkin blossoms, and pork cheek (which we obviously can't eat). With the dried beef made to imitate pork cheek, this dish included 3 of the 4 foods that Rome is known for and we really loved the flavor of it. The spaghetti was so rich and creamy just from the egg, it really tasted like a dairy-cream sauce. The dried beef added complexity and even more flavor to the dish. Everything about this dish was perfect. 4/5 -Wine - I can't recall what we got but it was a local wine. There's something romantic about drinking red wine in Italy with a platter of cured meats. 5/5 -Service -The waiters were really attentive and nice. We didn't have to wait long for anything. The restaurant itself was very large. We had no idea how big it was in the inside until we went inside to use the restrooms. It's like a maze! It can probably host parties.

Friendly service. Delish burgers & fries. One of the best veggie burgers I've had. French fries…read morewere crispy and tasty. Very small inside.

There is so many burger options. Was nice to have something different than pasta and pizza…read moreeverywhere else. The food was tasty and fills you up. We had the steak sandwich and the chicken burger. Both were very good. There was no one else there at 5 pm so the service was quick. Just alittle hole in the wall place.

Self-proclaimed "best shawarma". Not bad. We got a plate that included some potatoes and a cucumber…read moreand tomato salad. There's a few tables outside and some inside. We also ordered a burekas con carne and ended up ordering another one. It's like a fried empanada with ground beef. Friendly people. Great central location in Jewish ghetto.

Best shawarma I have ever had (and I live in NYC!) I also had falafel and other things (sorry, I…read moredon't remember the names), but they were all amazing.

Great staff and food! Small plates with very interesting and fresh flavors. Combination of unique…read moreand creative dishes alongside classics. Would definitely recommend ordering lots of options and sharing! Restaurant is also gluten free friendly, offering both pasta and bread options.

Today was a long and grueling day of walking on pavement, cobblestones, and whatever else the…read moreRomans used 2,000 years ago. As a Southern American trying to navigate Rome, I'm still completely confused. I cannot for the life of me figure out north vs. south or east vs. west in this city. Every street somehow looks historic, beautiful, and exactly the same. By 9 PM, after walking more than 10 miles today and standing in countless lines -- one for over an hour -- I was exhausted. I was close to my hotel and started looking for somewhere to eat. I had already passed Sofia earlier and really didn't want to backtrack even a few blocks. But after going the wrong direction again and somehow ending up right back near it, I figured that was a sign. So, Sofia it was. My ordering skills in Italy are still not exactly professional level. I really need a local Italian to help me. Yeah, I'm slow... remember, I'm from the South. I ordered the Mezza Maniche Carbonara. I mean, you can't really go wrong with noodles, cheese, and pork, right? A few minutes after ordering, they brought out this little appetizer-looking thing that I'm still confused about. It was this tiny little ball about the size of my thumb. I took one bite and it was absolutely delicious. Honestly, I'm not even sure I want to know what was in it, but at that point I was hungry enough not to ask questions. Then the pasta arrived. Drumroll... First bite? Absolutely divine. Rich, creamy, cheesy pasta with perfectly cooked pork mixed throughout. Fantastic. I devoured the entire plate, chased it down with a Coke, grabbed my glass bottle of water, and walked down the street carrying it like a Roman wino. Great food, great atmosphere, and a perfect little outdoor dining setup on one of Rome's tiny city streets

All I have to say is wow. We came at motsei Shabbat so I didn't expect much but they exceeded…read moreexpectations! We sat outside, it wasn't a freezing day so the space heaters were more than enough. We ordered some fritti-- the Jewish artichoke and sea bass balls. Jewish artichoke is always a must, the sea bass balls we're interesting and reminded me of childhood, though I wish it came with some lemon to cut through the oil. Then we ordered a pasta and a steak to split. The steak came out first, understandable they were insanely busy. The Chianina is to die for. The tenderness was perfect, the fattiness added a depth of flavor and the cooking temperature was excellent. Honestly I preferred eating the pasta last as I was able to real enjoy the meat. The zucchini and dried meat pasta was delicious-- you can't beat a handmade spaghetti. Very lightly sauced with scattered cherry tomatoes. I also ordered a glass of red Italian it was actually really complimentary to the meal and had a nice amount of smoke and depth in flavor. Perfect meal and service was great! Would 1000000% be back again next trip!

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a match,…read moreFind me a find, catch me a catch Matchmaker, Matchmaker Look through your book, And make me a perfect match BellaCarne Rest. did just that... We started w. a nice Sauvignon Blanc Wine... Then to our delight came two baskets of Fried Roman Artichokes...delectably addictive.... Then presented to us like Royalty, we were served a Platter of Dips..from Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Pickles, Harissa, Egg Salad, Eggplant, Tahini and Fresh made Pita Bread. A very satisfying respite after touring the Museo Ebraico di Roma. promise you'll be happy, And even if you're not, There's more to life than that--- Don't ask me what...:) Shalom, Avram Tevye Jr.

We were walking around Roma exploring the sights when we decided to check out the Jewish Ghetto - I…read morehad heard that this was a noteworthy spot in the city and since we w ere relatively close we only thought it was natural to make our way over. Boccione landed on my radar as a noteworthy bakery in the area, so we decided to check it out. The Jewish Ghetto contains several sights, restaurants, and shops - Boccione stood out at first glance due to the line that was formed outside into the street. Don't let that detract you, as the bakery itself is very small so only 3 or 4 people can be inside at a time. There's not much charm or decor inside - it's pretty to the point. They have a small selection of pastries to choose from, with the most noteworthy being the crostata di ricotta e visciole. This is a pie-like dessert that's filled with ricotta and currants. I saw this on several dessert menus throughout Italy but this is supposedly where it originated. They offered two flavors, currant and (I think) chocolate and we went with the former. The crostata was good - the ingredients tasted super fresh and it wasn't heavy at all. Service was efficient, and overall this was a real treat. I would definitely recommend Boccione if you find yourself in the area.

Delicious ricotta pie 5/5 Better to go Monday-Friday than…read moreweekends - the family owned shop has kind staff

Great service! Really enjoyed the Gnocchi and the Spaghetti Carbonara!!! The Mixed Southern app…read moreawesome too!

I'd been wanting to go here for a long time and finally did. It was VERY disappointing. First I had…read moreto wait almost 40 minutes for the order and it wasn't even busy. Then I had to send it back because it was raw. After all that, it was expensive, too. I do not recommend, will not return ever.