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    Sora Margherita

    4.0 (81 reviews)
    ModerateRoman
    Closed 12:30 pm - 3:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Outdoor seating.
    Steve W.

    Enjoyed this place a lot! We came here on the recommendation of our bike tour guide. This place feels like a family restaurant that has been around for a while. We came for evening dinner in the summer and sat outside. The location is medium in a little plaza with a fountain that was not running when we came. This is not a touristy restaurant and not a high end place but it was friendly good food. I had the chicken cacciatore which was really good. Nice mixed salad, pasta and the family loved the fried artichoke. We would for sure come back.

    Baked Artichoke.
    Shannon M.

    Always go for the baked artichokes here. Seems almost impossible to have a bad entree here. I ate here twice while visiting Roma.

    Artichokes
    Janie G.

    This was the best meal I had in Rome. Pepper cheese pasta, authentic Jewish style artichokes, tiramisu, and house white wine. It was delicious. Do not miss this place. You feel like you are eating in a dark alley, but instead you will be wowed by authentic Roman cooking. The staff is terrific, but not fake friendly.

    Cacio e Pepe is a favorite of mine to eat and create, but this tops them all
    Todd P.

    When I was 18 years old I traveled on a 12 country European tour that blew me away and opened me up to the world, travel, and cuisine. I had the greatest meal of my life in a back alley in Paris at a Thai restaurant where a fellow traveler saw out of the corner of his eye. It changed my culinary life and will forever remain my #1 meal because of that. However... The meal I had at Sora Margherita as a 41 year old man of travel and experience is perhaps the greatest meal of my life (18 year old me will always disagree and perhaps he is correct). When I daydream, it is about the never ending parade of delicious tastes, textures, and sights that occurred that glorious evening in Rome. It is the freshness and quality of actual Italian food that sets it apart so distinctly in comparison to American attempts. This then is multiplied significantly at Sora Margherita. I have become obsessed with Cacio e Pepe over the years since I first had it in Rome, consequent love letters from Anthony Bourdain about the dish, and my own successful attempts creating at home with my children. But this was even more impressive than any other. The lamb, the artichokes, the pasta, the glorious little details of quality and depth of flavor set everything so far apart from any previous meal. Obviously the wonderful friends and wine helped with the overall experience. And the small size and exclusivity of the restaurant is key. But truly, each dish was so wonderful with a perfection my mine could barely comprehend with each bite. I look forward to returning this next week when I return to Rome! Thank you so very much. (and my apologies to 18 year old me and that wonderful Parisian Thai restaurant...)

    Fettuccine cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper)
    Sonya K.

    Both our airbnb host and one of our tour guides recommended this restaurant that is in the Jewish Ghetto part of Rome. We tried the pasta and enjoyed the taste of freshly made pasta. It's a little tricky to find since there isn't a big sign, but they have a little yellow awning above the door and a red ropes hanging as a curtain in front of their door. Inside, they fit as many tables as they can in two rooms. At least it's air conditioned a bit in the summer so it's not stuffy. The walls are covered with articles speaking about their restaurant as well as notes from tourists and locals who enjoyed the food. We ordered fettuccine cacio e Pepe and fettuccine with pesto. The portions are pretty good size, will definitely fill you up. All the food going to the other tables also looked yummy. We saw other tables getting the fried artichoke, that's one of the dishes they are known for but we didn't get to try it this time. The menu is only in Italian but the waiter can explain the menu to you in English if you need. Or look it up on Yelp or Google! We enjoyed the food and glad to try out somewhere that the locals enjoy and isn't a tourist attraction. I'd recommend Sora Margarita.

    Leslie S.

    This place is located at a corner behind the main street of the Jewish quarters. It's rather isolated away from the main activity and buzz but boy when it opens at 8pm at night, the place is packed and full. There is an energetic Jewish-Italian atmosphere here, no? Just a simple family manning this restaurant since 2002 although the restuarant started from its original owner since 1920s. Nothing wow about this place except home made goodness that won't go wrong. I had artichokes, 1 cacio e pepe pasta and meatballs dish. We even had 1/4 litre wine and tiramisu for dessert. Everything still costs less than 50 euros for 2 person. You really taste the homeliness in each of them. The fried artichokes is nothing special and costs 7 euros. I do not know of more places that serve it. It's very good even though people complained it was too simple. The pastas here are the star. Well made, generous portions (good for sharing), no complaints, for 13 euros. The meatballs is homely. The food here ain't culinary extravaganza. They just oozes family homeliness and basic dishes done right. You can tell that with their super crammed and packed restauarnt. Service was polite though you have to get their attention to take your orders. You get the feeling you are eating with friends and family. Chat up with the table beside you I suggest and make a friend. Tip: Must make a reservation or you are lucky to get a table at 9.30pm. You can reserve earlier in the afternoon for dinner at 8pm, which is what I did. Oh and the red curtain isn't in use anymore the date I visited. Perhsps its cause that day was raining.

    Fried artichoke. Not sure why it's a big deal
    Brian T.

    A few reviewers mentioned the "no nonsense" waitress but make no mistake there is nothing appealing or desirable about having poor service. It's a super cramped space (only 7 tables of four) but that doesn't excuse tossing napkins Frisbee like onto people's hands, bringing sparkling water to the table without asking and charging 2.5 euros for it, taking ten minutes before taking an order, clearly able to communicate in English but makes no effort to explain the Italian only menu, taking another ten min to deliver a check, and charging 2 euros for each person as a service charge. The food is OK but you can find the same quality in any other restaurant. The fried artichoke is not worth the hype. It's basically crispy artichoke leaves (think chips but less edible) and then the heart. None of it seasoned except with salt and a bit of olive oil.

    The front door
    S J.

    Great local find, although it has been published & many tourists are finding this little gem in the Jewish Ghetto section of Rome. Food is simple, fast and authentic. It gets hot & crowded so be prepared.. Mangia! Mangia!

    Jennifer P.

    Sora Margherita, you make me swoon, smile, sing and dance!! I absolutely can not WAIT to visit this place each and every time I return to Rome. This lunch-only spot is an absolute MUST. Though hard to find, because there is no signage, the hunt to track down this small treasure is well worth it. Be warned, this is a very popular spot with the Romans, so a long wait should come as no surprise, especially when you taste the food! You can call ahead and try to reserve a table, but get there as close to when they open as possible. The place itself is small, so don't expect anything cushy. It's a tight fit for everyone to get their food fix! Things will be out promptly, and don't expect to be sitting around relaxing after your meal. They appreciate you leaving so the rest of the drooling patrons outside can enjoy their lunch as much as you just did! For those who don't speak English, you may have some trouble with the menu. It's hand-written in Italian on brown paper, which makes this place even more charming. The staff is busy from the minute they open to the minute they close, so don't be surprised if they are a little curt, or if their English is not all that great. They are friendly, though, so just be patient and they will help out. You must, must, must start with their famous fried artichoke: carciofi alla giudia. I'd recommend the pasta (particularly cacio e pepe, my fav! It's simple: pepper and grated cheese). Add a house wine to your meal, and you will leave this place satisfied! Call ahead for hours. They are closed Mondays as well as August (like most of Rome).

    Vicky K.

    My aunt has been living in Rome for 25 years now and she's been going to Sora Margherita a lot of times until two years ago. I've visited two years ago and she still recommended it. However, I forgot that she told me that it wasn't good anymore. Absolutely overpriced! We came around 14:30 and immediately got a table for two. Two years ago the pasta was around 8€ which is normal for a plate of pasta. Now it's 12€. For 12€ I get a plate of pasta in a super touristic place outside on the terrace in the sun. also, it's not that the ingredients of a plate of pasta are that expensive. We ordered cacio e pepe (12€ - super big portion), melanzane alla parmigiana (14€ - super tiny portion), carciofi alla giuda (€6) and mozzarella di bufala con pomodorini (12€) + a bottle of sparkling water = 46€. This is a lot for a quite shabby place, where you'll be fried in. The carciofi alla guida were fine but the rest was nothing special. The portion of the cacio e pepe was huge so you'd better order half a portion (you'll pay 80% off the price then). In general Roman kitchen is super heavy! The staff wasn't that friendly and I understand that it's the Roman attitude of talking and behaving. However, I'm half Italian and I have a little bit of Italian blood in me but it just wasn't that friendly. At a table next of us people had only eaten the leaves of their artichokes (the heart is the best part of it indeed) and the waitress stood next to them until they'd eaten the whole one and making comments like "ragazzi non si fa così" (guys it's not how to do it). This is just rude. One time when my aunt was there, they also made comments why a friend of hers hadn't finished her plate. it's a pity because it used to be a nice place with reasonable price but it's not anymore! You can instead go to Giggetto which is same price but at least you get what you've paid for.

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    Omg worth dropping and having dinner here. Delicious eggplant , Alfredo, steak. The cherry dessert is right in- cheesecakey sweet cherry .

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    Excellent Artichoke dish. Good service. Did not like the grilled eggplant as it had too much vinegar. Excellent desserts.

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    AMAZING food and great service. Our best night in Rome. Very authentic and fresh! I miss it so much already!

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    What a surprising gem we found! Be sure to order the artichoke, zuccini and pesto pasta ! And house wine, of course!

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    Best food we had in Rome! Better get the artichokes! Can't wait for our next trip to try again!

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