All I have to say is wow. We came at motsei Shabbat so I didn't expect much but they exceeded expectations! 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! read more

Bellacarne Kosher - Carciofi alla Giudia and sea bass balls - Kosher Near Me - Rome, RM

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Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a match, Find 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. read more

Bellacarne Kosher - Roman Artichoke Delight Cheers!! - Kosher Near Me - Rome, RM

Food is great, but we couldn't finish half our meal as they mopped the floors around us when we were eating with a nasty smell. We had to get out of the restaurant it was so sickeningly. Manager would not apologize and wouldn't cut meal price in hal, he only took off 7 €. never going back here read more

Fantastic food. Nice little restaurant. The steaks are outstanding. We ordered the mixed grill plate. It was so great. Too much food.

Historical place, employee speaking different languages like Italian, Arabic, Russian, Spanish and Hebrew! We was seating outside because whether was nice Service was great and hospitality top notch ! Our water was the Best and service was Excellent! And delicious food:) read more

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We heard that the artichokes in the Jewish quarter are very special. We were pleased to be able to find an outdoor table. We enjoyed cold water and cold beer while eating our fried artichokes. They were Almost like potato chips, different and delicious. We then shared Shawarma with pita bread. It was a delicious lunch and came to about €22 each. Service was great, we were in and out in about 45 minutes. I'd like to try making my version of these artichokes. Perhaps I could air fry them, spray a little olive oil, and enjoy them with a mayonnaise garlic alioli. read more

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This place is not Italian however serves Italian dishes. It took 14 mins for us to receive our drinks. The food was good and fresh however I cannot help but feel the non-Italians who work here are in the business to take your money and not for the love of serving delicious food. The outdoor seating view however is a plus since it is next to The Porticus Octaviae. This place is okay but not great. read more

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This is some of the best shawarma I have ever had. Very nice waiters. Very comforting and beautiful. read more

While planning my recent trip to Rome, I had really looked forward to a great meal in the Jewish Ghetto. Being fascinated by the Roman Jewish culture and community, I figured that this would be my most unusual meal of the trip. While touring the synagogue, I asked the police officer who searched me (himself being a member of that community) what the very best restaurant in the ghetto was. Without hesitation, he referred me to Bellacarne Kosher. Bellacarne Kosher is located in the heart of the Jewish Ghetto, and a very short distance from the popular Trastevere district. Being a kosher kitchen, the restaurant serves meat, which, in accordance with Jewish law, forbids them from serving dairy products. The restaurant has a large menu, which features traditional Roman Jewish cuisine, as well as popular Italian and Mediterranean favorites (sans cheese). Of course, they also serve the fried artichoke appetizer, for which the community is famous. Having walked over 12 miles on the day of my visit, I was ready for a big meal. I started with the fried artichoke along with a basket of homemade bread. After perusing the menu for quite some time, I finally settled on Grandma's Meatballs, which were served in a tomato based sauce. How could I go wrong with a dish inspired by a Jewish-Italian nonna? The fried artichoke was "meh." A big, fat, "meh." Perhaps my expectations were too high, but it was as bland as bland could be. The meatballs were absolutely delicious. The sauce was perfect, and it was totally appropriate of me to lap up the remains with bread. The dish was a minuscule portion, however, and it was a poor value for the money. The service at Bellacarne Kosher was abominable. The only positive aspect of it was the host. Besides initially explaining the menu, he was very friendly. He was so helpful, in fact, that he was forced to pick up my server's slack. The server I had a Bellacarne is one of the worst servers I have had in my life. Besides taking 15 minutes to greet me, he was rude, pushy, and treated me like an idiot when I asked questions about the menu. While the restaurant serves many locals, it also feeds hoards of tourists. Being a stranger in a strange land, I would have expected him to have more patience. While it is exceptionally rare of me to complain about wait staff, I informed the restaurant's owner of the problem. Bellacarne Kosher: meh! If you are visiting the Jewish Ghetto, I recommend taking your business elsewhere. read more

Bellacarne Kosher - Fried artichoke. Meh. - Kosher Near Me - Rome, RM

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Best thing to get is the falafel and hummus. Everything else is okay at best The service was TERRIBLE. The waiter was so standoffish as we ordered like he didn't give a shit that we were diners and no matter who we called over to order water or anything else, they were rude. They were absolutely unhelpful when we asked for their opinions on what to get. We asked for two extra cups as we had 6 people in our party and they never got back to us. We ended up having to share our cups. The rest of the food other than the falafel and hummus were bland and honestly a waste of money. If you come here, just get the falafel and then move next door to eat. Their service is better and the food looks better. Also what the fuck are these wings read more

Some of the best falafel I've had in my life (outside of Israel)! Crunchy on the outside, not dry on the inside (LoHi's is how many mess it up!). The hummus it came with was also delicious! My husband liked it so much that he came back for a second order after we took our ghetto tour. Additionally we had their charcuterie board, which was different then elsewhere in Rome because it was Kosher (all beef!), but very tasty, and the artichoke, which was good, but not fabulous. We thought the staff was great- on our first visit we were in a bit of a hurry to catch a tour and they totally accommodated our rush. We tried eating at another restaurant in the ghetto, and it wasn't near as tasty as this one. I think this is a great place to sample good kosher Roman food! read more

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Stopped in for lunch after visiting the Colosseum, Forums and Capitoline Museum based on the reviews. The food was very good, we split an Israeli salad which was large enough to share. I then had the artichokes and bottarga which had a healthy amount of shaved bottarga making it a very umami-rich meal. My wife got the couscous and brisket which was very similar in taste and texture to short ribs. We both thought it was very good. I subtracted a star since the service was terrible. Despite ordering Acqua Minerale Frizzante and bread in Italian we ended up with flat water and no bread. read more

This neighborhood is simply charming and fun fir starters. The ghetto is filled with Jewish Italian restaurants all fighting for your service. I wanted to eay at Nonna Betta's, but my husband wantsd to try this olace across the street. We started with the much raved about fried artichokes and were pleased. Crispy, salted and light. Yummm. We paired the entire meal with the house wine (a cabernet). We asked our frindly server what he recommended...so...I ordered an oxtail meat rigatoni. Delicious! Rich and dark sauce. Homemade pasta too! Aldente and perfect. My husband had the lasagne that he loved. I thought it was just ok. The service was friendly and we were never rushed on this busy holiday in Rome. read more

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The young host at front was extremely friendly and nice. The waiter came and when he found out we just wanted 2 glasses of house wine and two fried artichokes he got a very unpleasant attitude. He brought them and didn't say a word. The bill was $19 euro and they added $4 euro Service charge. When I inquired he got real upset, told me it was not optional, and if I didn't like I would have to take it up with the owner. There are many restaurant choices here. I'd choose another one. read more

Bellacarne Kosher - Kosher Near Me - Rome, RM

Attractive restaurant but unfriendly and inattentive staff made me regret eating there. I had not half finished my appetizer when my entree was tossed onto table. When I asked for my spinach side dish was told "it's coming". After eating half of entree I canceled spinach as it still had not arrived! Never offered any bread as I saw other tables received. When I finished dinner asked for espresso and check. Espresso never arrived! Who needs this? read more

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This place was recommended by a friend and we were excited to try it during our visit to Rome! We enjoyed the fried artichoke as an appetizer, but the entrees were lack luster. I had chicken skewers and my husband had steak with peppers. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. read more

Half the audience will have their Kippah on. Service was shaky from giving us a back table made for 4- which we like and then telling us to both sit opposite each other, where we would hit the other guy and be smashed. We stayed where we were. $2 a bottle for a small water. The locals know each other but they don't seem so attentive to their customers. Our waiter- maybe the owners son? sat down at the table next to us during lunch and never waited on us again! We finally got some bread! Small paper napkins did not add to the meal. Did not show us a wine menu or even offer the house wine. The food was good so don't shoot the chef. Service, confusing at best. Overpriced for the amount though. read more

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Lasagna was insane! We ended up coming back 2-3x in a few days. Great service, amazing vibes and even better food! Thank you read more

Our favorite meal in Italy. Seriously. All because of the braised lamb and artichoke dish. The only reason why it has four stars is because the dish I got (beef strips with arugula) was a little salty and it was just okay. But that LAMB DISH. We also got the Jewish style artichokes, which were incredible! Service was great, the restaurant itself was very clean and modern. Wish we could go back! read more

We went here summer 2017. There is nothing like the kosher charcuterie at this place. We had a sublime evening, and later on, ordered some desserts and ate them in our hotel room. It was Just delicious. read more

We enjoyed our meal here. The restaurant was packed with local families, so service was a bit on the slow side, but still friendly. And yes, I agree with the Italian reviewer who said that the prices are somewhat high; however, they are consistent with the prices in this busy neighborhood. Moreover, the food was good. Coming here is worth it to try the famous artichokes, though I thought their other food was actually better. read more

Violent, overcharged and deplorable A friend of mine recommended this place due to its fried artichokes and supposedly inexpensive business deal, which we found to be inexistent. Food is at best edible. We ordered the artichokes and two pastas. When the pastas arrived we noticed they were supper spicy, but particularly mine to such an extent that it was just impossible to eat it. Full of chilli flakes. When telling our waiter about this his response was that it was written in the menu that the dish contains pepper. I indicated that it wasnt pepper but chilli flakes. His reaction was to take rudely the dish from me and just disappear without saying another word. I tried to call them a few times to check but no reaction. I continued luch eating from my brother's dish which was also very spicy until we decided we were going to leave and eat something else elsewhere. We asked a few times for the bill are were ignored completely. We decided we were going to stand up since this was our only day in Rome and all this nonsense was affecting our itinerary, and suddenly the waited showed up saying my reprepared dish was about to be ready. I said I didnt want it and I was full already. At this point everything went even worse... The waited started to be rude at me, and I calmedly indicated he just disappeared and at no moment did he mention he was preparing a new dish and now we are late and full already so I didnt want the dish. I insisted we wanted our bill: he again disappeared. I decided to talk to the manager / owner of the place who also spoke Hebrew fluently and explained him the misunderstanding. He answered that he was the one who 'approved' the new dish to be prepared. I insisted at NO POINT was I communicated this otherwise I would have waited but now I wanted the bill. Guess what? The owner also disappeared without answering! Then 4 people appeared: the owner, the waiter from whom I ordered the dish, the waited who brought the dish and disnt inform me of a new one being prepared and the chef with the dish in his hand. I insisted to the 4 of them, in 3 different languages I DID NOT WANT IT and just wanted the bill. The four of them left again and the incompetent and rude waiter reappeared bringing the bill including a charge for bread for two people, which only my brother ordered not being shown the menu and a service charge!! Although I was veey pissed and annoyed at this point but took a breath to explain about the bread and that we didnt want to include service in our bill. He answered showing the menu with a weird service charge mentioned, which supposedly is no tip and saying that bread is brought and charged for as many members of the table as there are! I wanted to consult my Roman friend who recommended me this place before paying and the rude waiter stood next to me although I told him I needed some time. While paying I told him is was unacceptable for me and that I hadnt seen such bad service in a review in TripAdvisor. He said: "We dont care, we can answer in TripAdvisor. I asked what was that supposed to mean and asked his name, which took him a few seconds to come up with... and said Marco (doubt that's his real name). Pay attention to the following: He asked me what my name was, I told him my real name and offered to shake his hand, which he didnt agree to do and THREATED ME saying: "if you have a personal problem with me, we can go outside to fix it, you know?!" I felt totally astonished, and appailed by his behaviour, not to mention scared being in a foreign country. I refused his crazy offer and told him I had no personal problem or interest in him but I was his customer and I wasnt happy about his service to say the least and his rudeness. We left the place scared but we should have called the authorities. Hopefully these crooks will be brought to justice. read more

Incredible kosher trattoria in the Jewish quarter - we came in for lunch on a walk up from Testaccio and noted that this restaurant also has a meat market and makes their own cured meats. We talked with a regular at the next table and ended up with a memorable and delicious lunch! Started with the fried artichoke, then Israeli chopped salad, and finally home made egg noodle pasta with fresh mushrooms in season and the delicious peppery pastrami style cured beef. Amazing. We are going back tomorrow with our daughter. Nuff said. read more

We were seated quickly, but that was the best part. We witnessed an argument between staff members. Our food was not tasty at all. We were very disappointed with the service also. Our tour guide recommended this restaurant but we would not read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would! I ordered tabouleh and got pretty excited about it because I was in the mood for a refreshing and flavorful salad...well...not at all!! I got a bunch of bland cous cous with tomato, cucumber and onion...awful! My husband order cous cous with meat and he got a bunch of bland cous cous also but this time with looooots of tomato sauce and three or four chunks of meat...I never write reviews on yelp but I was very disappointed and shocked with the quality of the food! Don't go!!!!! read more

I would have liked Bellacarne to offer dishes that had a more robust flavor. Read all about it on my blog, http://www.eliesfoodies.com/bellacarne/ read more

This place is not only the nicest looking restaurant in the Jewish quarters, but was absolutely delicious! We had the Carbonara and the "meat pasta". Both were very good. When we walked in it was empty, probably because it is newer, but I am sure glad we stayed. read more

Food was good, friendly waiters, great atmosphere. The bathroom was clean. Would definetly recommend.

Came here with a friend on vacation in Rome. This place is simply put - Amazing!!! Great food, phenomenal service, relaxed ambiance. Highly recommended. read more

Despite the mixed reviews on Yelp, we too were told by more than one person that Bellacarne was the way to go for a meat restaurant (Kosher) in Rome. Apologies for the delay in writing this (we ate there in August), but we found the food, service, and atmosphere to be great. We waited a bit for a table, but the Owner was eager to find us a table. The Owner's son was our server, and he was attentive, helpful, and offered great suggestions. He guaranteed that we'd like the Meat Pasta, and it was rich, flavorful, and delicious. We had fried artichokes to start (though not in season, they were OK), and a couple of other appetizers. We had a bottle of wine. And nothing could end a meal in Rome better than singing an Opera duet with the Chef who came out of the Kitchen to sing (straight out of central casting for an Italian opera singer). All in all, a really nice experience, and I would go back again and again! read more