Where to Eat in The Jewish Quarter in Rome – From Baked Goods To Lavish Meals

If you’re trying to figure out where to sample some traditional Roman Jewish specialties while visiting the Eternal City… you’ve come to the right place! 

At glance, the number of options can be overwhelming, but I’ve got a few favorites and I’m happy to share them with you.

No matter your budget, craving or dietary restrictions, there is something for you. You’ll find refined dining options, casual experiences and the perfect places for an aperitivo and sweet treats. 

Check out my map and quick guide at the beginning of the article to find what you want quickly. My detailed descriptions and info on booking, what to expect and important details follow below. 

Map of Where to Eat in The Jewish Quarter in Rome

Quick Guide To Where to Eat in The Jewish Ghetto in Rome

Where to Eat in The Jewish Quarter in Rome in Detail

Eating in Italy Basics: If you are curious to know more about navigating dining in Italy, you may be interested in
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A Visitor’s Guide To Eating In Italy
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If you are dining out in Italy, you may want to familiarize yourself with Tipping In Italy – When & How Much From A Local, What Is A Coperto?  All About Italy’s Cover Charge, A Visitor’s Guide To Eating In Italy – Italian Food Etiquette 101, How To Order Food In Italian, Italian Dinner Courses and Traditional Italian Meal Structure – A Guide For Travelers.

Osteria Casalino

Via del Portico d’Ottavia, 1e

Best For: Casual family-run kosher restaurant in the Jewish Ghetto in Rome

Casalino is the best choice if you are looking for a casual, trattoria-style kosher restaurant in the Jewish Ghetto in Rome. The atmosphere is casual with wooden tables and paper placemats but the food is some of the best. Choose from either indoor or outdoor seating.

My favorite way to order here is to choose a bunch of different appetizers and sides, making it also a great option for vegans and vegetarians in Rome LINK. 

Piperno

Via Monte dè Cenci, 9

Best For: Fine-dining in the Jewish Ghetto in Rome

Piperno is by far my favorite place to go if you are looking for a more upscale dining experience. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is refined (white tablecloth and moody, dark walls), elevating the prices slightly, but not overpriced for what you are getting. 

Choose a table indoors or on their ivy lined patio on the front side of the restaurant. To reserve your table online, they do ask for a credit card to hold your table so don’t miss your reservation! 

Al Pompiere

Piazza delle Cinque Scole, 28

Best For: Traditional Jewish Roman food 

Al Pompiere is a good middle ground restaurant between Casalino and Piperno in terms of atmosphere. It has white table clothes but wooden interior, perfectly blending tradition with elegance. Just like at Casalino, I think the best way to eat is to share and sample a ton of different appetizers and house specialties such as fried zucchini blossoms and artichokes. 

Beppe and His Cheeses

Via di S. Maria del Pianto, 9A

Best For: Aperitivo in the Jewish Quarter in Rome

Beppe e I Suoi Formaggi (meaning “and his cheeses”) is a small enoteca or wine bar specializing in cheese and cured meats. This is definitely the best place in the Jewish Ghetto in Rome for an aperitivo with cheese and charcuterie boards. They even have daily specials that reflect the season but I can never stray from the cheese plates! If you can’t make it but happen to be shopping at the Trionfale market in Rome, he has a stand there too.

Good To Know: Even if you are just coming for a glass of wine, you can pre-book a table online to ensure you don’t get turned away. 

Pasticceria Boccione

Via del Portico d’Ottavia, 1

Best For: Kosher baked goods

Boccione is one the best bakeries in the Jewish neighborhood in Rome famous for their Kosher specialties like the pasticcio ebraico, a sweet bread studded with dried fruit, honey and spice, macaroons (my favorite, as pictured above), challah and crostata di ricotta e visciole, a sweet pie made with ricotta cheese and a local cherry variety. 

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