The Rome IndexFood in Rome's Jewish Ghetto
One of Rome's oldest culinary traditions — and the neighbourhood to eat it in.
The dishes
Carciofi alla giudìa — whole artichokes deep-fried flat until crisp — originate here, as does a style of salted cod (baccalà) that's still served at a handful of fryers in the area.
The neighbourhood
Rome's Jewish community has been in this area for over two thousand years, making it one of the oldest continuous Jewish communities in the world. The cooking reflects that — distinct from the trattoria tradition of Testaccio.
Where to eat
A cluster of restaurants and street fryers around Via del Portico d'Ottavia, within walking distance of the Pantheon and Campo de' Fiori.