La Taverna del Ghetto

I exclusively tried the Roman-Jewish speciaties. The fried foods (Fritto della Tradizione) was…read moredelicious and crisply fried. The antipasto Giudaico Romanesco was very good too. I was not disappointed. These appetizers are generous portions for appetizers, so you can easily combine too of them for a nice satisfying dinner. It appears the owner is also handling the guests and tables. The ambiance was pleasant, especially sitting on the promenade. The surrounding atmosphere is unique and different then elsewhere.

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.

Jewish Ghetto street view

Spicy tortellini

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Carciofi alla giudia

Piperno

4.0(35 reviews)

0.2 km•Centro Storico

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.

The main dining room

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Mashu Mashu

4.3(3 reviews)

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.

Bellacarne Kosher

3.7(38 reviews)

Delighted to try the Italian Jewish foods. While artichokes are popular in catholic roman cuisine…read moretoo, there are some subtle differences, and some items that are distinctly Jewish Italian in origin Artichoke -- lightly salted and freshly fried. It was good. I saw other reviews that it was meh. Listen, it's artichoke and I love artichoke. It's fried, simply, and salted a little. That's it. If you don't love artichoke you will be disappointed. Nonna's across the street was also good, a little less oily but no salt Zucchini marinated appetizer-- delicious! No taste of zucchini at all. Not sure what they put on it but I'd order this again Lamb with artichokes -- this was wonderful. The lamb was succulent and the artichoke taste prominent Cod with tomato sauce -- decent Dessert sampler-- one with honey soaked matzoh balls was really good. You won't find these at other pastry shops of Italy Friendly service. But then at the end they asked for a tip. It's a high tourist area and I guess this is how tourists spoil local culture. Tipping is not regular in Italy and the cover charge is included in all restaurant bills. There isn't even an easy way to do it in the credit card. Just say no if asked

I was here for a group dinner. The service, wine, food, and atmosphere were terrific. We sat…read moreoutside. Of course I loved the fried artichoke. The pasta with artichokes was loaded with sliced pieces of artichoke. The dessert was odd, pizzarella, with chocolate, bread, pine nuts, raisins and honey. It was rich and delicious.

Pasta with artichokes

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Carciofi alla Giudia and sea bass balls

Nonna Betta

3.6(246 reviews)

The food was hit and miss. I think I'd return for their fried artichoke and falafel, then go to…read morebellacarne across the way for lamb artichoke main Mixed appetizer : Artichoke fried is great. Could use salt but this one is less greasy than Bellacarne Marinated Zucchini good. Anchovy taste Fried cod -- coating too thick Zucchini flower -- coating too thick. Inside is decent Artichoke lasagne -- creamy, rich, tasted fine 8/10 Tuna with artichoke -- simple prep. 8/10

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.

Inside dinning area

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Fonzie

4.6(31 reviews)

Delicious, fresh food . Excellent meal presentation. I…read moreGood service. Pleasant atmosphere.

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

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Yesh Sheni

3.8(5 reviews)

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This place is amazing!! Cheap, delicious, and a wonderful respite for when you are tired of eating…read moreonly Italian food. The schwarma incredible. The bread is as if pita bread and ciabatta had a baby and then stuffed it full of delicious meat and roasted potatoes, hummus and tzatziki, and whatever else strikes your fancy. I recommend this place to all of my friends who go to Rome for an extended period of time. Also, steps from the beautiful amphitheatre of Marcellus and the Capitoline Hill. YESHHHH!!!!!

L'orario non seguito

Chiuso e senza nessun avviso di cambio orario ne niente.

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Panino con falafel, hummus di ceci, cetrioli, pomodori e verdure grigliate.

Yotvata

3.1(15 reviews)

0.2 km•Centro Storico

I've met a lot of people in my life but not many legends like Nino…read more He took care of us the way a father takes care of his young, we knew we wanted the fried artichoke dish (must have) and from there we put our fate with our man Nino. We asked Nino what he was eating in the back and he told us "Grilled grouper with artichoke and a side of Spinach". Thank you Nino I will never forget you. P.S. it's kosher.

Our dear friends picked us for dinner, and we all decided we wanted to go to Yotvata. They were…read morequite busy the Thursday night we went there and, luckily, they had a table for us. We had a bottle of Pinot Grigio to accompany our meal, which was the highest priced white wine on the menu but not a worthy representation of Italian Pinot Grigio. We had the following dishes: Bruschetta Pomodoro (toasted bread slices topped with tomatoes), which was shared by the four of us and was delicious; Fritto Royal (Battered artichokes, potatoes, cod fillets, zucchine and mozzarella), Carciofi alla Giudia (fried artichoke), Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (gnocchi baked in a tomato sauce with mozzarella), Cicoria ripassata con la bottarga (sauteed Roman style chicory), Fettuccine panna e funghi (fettuccine with mushrooms in a cream sauce), and Gnocchi Gorgonzola e Noci (gnocchi in gorgonzola and walnut sauce). This latter dish was not as good as similar ones we have had elsewhere. This is a popular restaurant, and service from the waitstaff was just okay.

Cicoria ripassata con la bottarga (sauteed Roman style chicory),

Fettuccine panna e funghi (fettuccine with mushrooms in a cream sauce),

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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (gnocchi baked in a tomato sauce with mozzarella)

Bà Ghetto

3.2(89 reviews)

Ambiance, seating availability, menu options... all superb. Service was fantastic. The Jewish…read moreartichoke was delicious!

We went here for lunch after our tour of the Jewish Ghetto. We had a table outside which was so…read morenice for people watching. Our server was Angelo, and he was very entertaining and gave us great suggestions. He kept bringing out so many different things and we were stuffed! Of course, we came for the fried artichokes and they did not disappoint! Perfectly crispy! The tabbouleh and falafel were amazing. We also tried artichoke souffle which was delicious. We also had an assorted platter of grilled meats. Way too much food, but all was so good!

Spaghetti Carbonara

Gnocchi

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Il Giardino Romano

4.1(71 reviews)

We went here for dinner while we were in Rome and had an amazing dinner! We had artichoke for a…read morestarter and it was great! The pesto gnocchi and the pizza were had were delicious as well! The service was amazing and everyone there was so nice! We really enjoyed the outdoor seating as well. We would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone visiting Rome.

Nestled in Little Jerusalem you wont find a better spot to sit down and enjoy a wonderful meal,…read moreglass of wine or Aperol spritz. The staff are super attentive and make sure your experience is excellent feom start to finish. Our First visit was at lunch my wife ordred the Grilled Beed Steak medium with potatoes, I ordred the Tonnarelli Cheese & Pepper with Artichoke... All I can say "Hevean on our Plates" both our dishes were beyond flavor profiles the food was so good i made sure my last meal in Rome was the Tonnarelli Cheese & Pepper with Artichoke I did add for a starter the Artichoke Carpachio which sent my last meal to God Status!!! The wife ordered a pizza that had the crispy thin crust and she was to engulfed in her own flavor adventure. Both the waiters were awesome and the owners better keep them happy because they were definitely a large reason why we came back... There recommendations are the reason why this went from a lunch stop to a return visit leaving a mark on my life that was truly a wonderful food experience!!! Make this a stop while in Rome you wont regret it!!!!

View from our table outside

Fried anchovies

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Pistachio Cheesecake

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Edwin B.

Elite 24

2 years ago

La Taverna de Ghetto in Rome is an authentic Italian gem where the locals go for delicious food at reasonable prices. We started with calamari as an appetizer, which was perfectly cooked and flavorful. For the main course, I had lamb chops with fries, and my wife enjoyed a delightful carbonara pasta. The ambiance was magical, with people walking by and singing, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. The outdoor seating made the experience even more enjoyable, and the location is conveniently within walking distance inside the inner part of town. The owner greeted us warmly and treated us like family, making us feel right at home. We shared two bottles of wine among four people, and the total bill was just $150, which is incredible for such high-quality food and service. La Taverna de Ghetto is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience real Italian cuisine in Rome. Highly recommended! read more

Rick R.

883

3 years ago

Our last meal in Rome at the end of 3 very special weeks in Spain, France and Italy. Our server made it a special night and the whole service team really was great. Aside from fried artichokes the gnocchi and spaghetti was fresh and flavorful and the sea bass was fantastic. Overall a great value for an exquisite 5 course meal. Black cherry compote ricotta cake was a great finish- highly recommend read more

Giuseppe M.

10 years ago

Ottima cucina, servizio efficente, prezzo adeguato.

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