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Taverna del Ghetto

★ 3.8 (2,157) $$Moderate 📍 Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 8, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Appetizers

Jewish-style artichoke
Carciofo alla giudia
Allergens 1
A classic of Jewish-Roman cuisine. The whole artichoke is fried twice until golden and crispy like a chip, while keeping the heart tender.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Roman-style artichoke
Carciofo alla romana
Allergens 1, 4
Artichoke cooked slowly with oil, garlic, parsley, and mint. Tender, flavorful, and very aromatic.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Jewish Fried Appetizer Trio
Tris di fritti Ebraici
Allergens 1,4,7
A selection of three typical fried items: Jewish-style artichoke, stuffed zucchini flower, and cod fillet. A great way to taste Roman fried specialties.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Trio of Jewish appetizers
Trio di antipasti ebraici
Allergens 4
Mixed platter of traditional Jewish appetizers, such as marinated zucchini (concia), anchovy pie, and roasted vegetables.
€14.50 ≈ $17.00
Suppli al telefono (fried rice balls)
Suppli al telefono
Allergens 1,3,7
Typical Roman street food: a tomato rice croquette with a melting mozzarella center, breaded and fried.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Half tomatoes with Casalino tomatoes
Pomodori a mezzi con pomodoro casalino
Roasted tomatoes served with fresh Casalino variety tomatoes. A simple and flavorful side dish or appetizer.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Marinated zucchini
Concia di zucchine
Fried zucchini marinated with vinegar, garlic, and mint. A traditional dish from the Jewish Ghetto, with a sweet and sour flavor.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Artichoke salad with arugula
Insalata di carciofi con rughetta
Thinly sliced raw artichokes, dressed with oil and lemon, served on a bed of fresh arugula.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Hummus and falafel*
Humus e falafel*
Allergens 11
Cream of chickpeas and sesame (hummus) served with fried and spiced chickpea balls (falafel).
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
Mixed Italian appetizer
Antipasto misto all'italiana
allergens 7
Classic selection of Italian appetizers, usually including mixed cured meats, cheeses, and pickled vegetables.
€14 ≈ $16.00
bruschetta with tomato
bruschetta al pomodoro
Allergens 1
Toasted bread slices topped with diced fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Caprese
allergens 7
Fresh salad of mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and basil, dressed with olive oil.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Chicken liver pâté
Pate' di fegatini
allergens 1
Rich and flavorful spreadable cream made from chicken livers, usually served with toasted bread.
€7 ≈ $8.00

First courses

First course - Les entrées

Tonnarelli cacio e pepe
Tonnarello Cacio e pepe
Allergens 1,3,7
Thick fresh pasta coated with a savory Pecorino Romano cream and abundant ground black pepper.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Tonnarello gricia with artichokes
Tonnarello gricia con carciofi
Allergens 1,3,7
A variation of the classic Gricia (guanciale and pecorino) enriched with artichokes for a more complex flavor.
€14.50 ≈ $17.00
Zucchini flower and saffron gnocchi
Gnocchi fiori di zucca e zafferano
Allergens 1,3,7
Potato gnocchi served with a delicate and creamy sauce of zucchini flowers and saffron.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Rigatoni Amatriciana
Rigatoni alla Amatriciana
Allergens 1,7
Short pasta served with the classic Roman sauce of tomato, crispy guanciale, and Pecorino Romano.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Mezze maniche alla carbonara
Allergens 1,3,7
Short pasta served with a rich and creamy sauce made with egg yolk, pecorino, guanciale, and black pepper.
€14.50 ≈ $17.00
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe with truffle
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe con tartufo
Allergens 1,3,7
The traditional Cacio e Pepe pasta enhanced by the aroma and earthy flavor of black truffle.
€18.50 ≈ $21.00
Mezze maniche with oxtail sauce
mezze maniche al sugo di coda
Allergens 1,7
Pasta seasoned with the rich and flavorful tomato sauce in which coda alla vaccinara was stewed.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Tagliolini allo scoglio (seafood pasta)
Tagliolini allo scoglio
allergens 1,3,7
Thin long pasta served with a mixed seafood sauce, such as mussels, clams, and shrimp.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Rigatoni with pajata
Rigatoni con la pajata
allergens 1,7
Historic dish of Roman cuisine: pasta with milk-fed veal intestine, which creates a creamy and flavorful sauce in tomato when cooked.
€14 ≈ $16.00

Main courses

Second course - Les Plats

Lamb offal
Coratella d 'abbacchio
allergens 1
Traditional humble dish based on lamb offal (heart, lung, liver) sautéed in a pan, often with artichokes or onions.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Fried lamb brain and artichokes
Fritto di cervello d'abbacchio e carciofi
Allergens 1
Lamb brain and artichokes fried in batter. The brain has a creamy and delicate texture.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Jewish-style lamb with garlic and herbs
Abbacchio alla giudia con ajo e erbette
Allergens 1,3
Roasted lamb prepared in the Jewish style, flavored with garlic and herbs. Tender and flavorful meat.
€21 ≈ $24.00
Fried lamb chops with potatoes
Costolette d'abbacchio fritte con patate
Allergens 1
Breaded and fried lamb chops, served with a side of potatoes. Crispy outside and juicy inside.
€23 ≈ $27.00
Chicken schnitzel with french fries and salad
Schnitzel di pollo con patate fritte e insalata
Allergens 1,3
Breaded and fried chicken cutlet, served with fries and fresh salad.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Coda alla vaccinara (oxtail stew)
Coda alla vaccinara
allergens 7
Classic Roman stew of oxtail, slow-cooked in tomato sauce with celery and spices until it falls off the bone.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Cod alla vecchia storia*
Baccalà alla vecchia storia*
Allergens 4,13
Baked cod enriched with pine nuts, raisins, and cherry tomatoes. A balance of sweet and savory flavors.
€19 ≈ $22.00
polpo alla luciana (Luciana-style octopus)
polpo alla luciana
allergens 14
Octopus stewed slowly with tomato, black olives, and capers. Tender and very flavorful.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Impepata di cozze (peppered mussels)
Impepata di cozze
Allergens 4,13
Mussels cooked in a pot with plenty of black pepper. Simple, spicy, and fragrant of the sea.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Roman-style tripe
Trippa alla romana
allergens 7
Tripe cooked stewed with tomato sauce, Roman mint, and Pecorino. A rich and traditional dish.
€16 ≈ $19.00

Chef's Recommendations

Chicken liver pâté
Paté di fegatini
Chicken liver cream, house specialty.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Offal
Coratella
Lamb offal cooked in a pan.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Fried calamari and shrimp
Frittura di calamari e gamberi
Allergens 1, 2, 14
Fried calamari rings and shrimp, lightly floured and fried. Crispy and golden.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Sautéed mussels
Souté di cozze
Allergens 3,9*
Mussels sautéed in a pan with oil, garlic, parsley, and white wine. Often served with croutons.
€11 ≈ $13.00

First courses

Tagliolini allo scoglio (seafood pasta)
Tagliolini allo scoglio
Pasta with fresh seafood.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Tonnarello gricia with artichokes
Tonnarelli gricia con carciofi
Pasta alla gricia enriched with artichokes.
€14.50 ≈ $17.00
RISOTTO WITH ARTICHOKE
RISSOTTO CON CARCIOFO
Creamy risotto cooked with fresh artichokes.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe with black truffle
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe con tartufo nero
Cacio e pepe pasta with added black truffle.
€18.50 ≈ $21.00

Main courses - Second courses

Mixed grilled fish
Grigliata mista di pesce
Allergens 4, 14
Selection of various types of grilled fish and shellfish.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Grilled octopus with hummus
Polpo alla brace con hummus
Allergens 14
Grilled octopus tentacles served on a chickpea cream (hummus).
€18 ≈ $21.00
Fish of the Day
Pesce del Giorno
Allergens 4. Price per 100g.
Fresh catch of the day, prepared grilled or baked. The price is per 100g (100g).
€7 ≈ $8.00
Free-range grilled chicken with potatoes
Galletto Ruspante alla brace con patate
Young free-range chicken, grilled and served with potatoes.
€18.50 ≈ $21.00

White Wines

White wines

Glass of wine
Calice di vino
A glass of house white wine.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Vermentino di Sardegna 0.750 lt
Vermentino di Sardegna 0,750 lt
Fresh and aromatic Sardinian white wine.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Collefrisio Passerina IGT 0.750 lt
Collefrisio Passerina IGT 0,750 lt
Abruzzese white wine, fresh and fruity.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Cantina Fabi Chardonnay 0.750 lt
Cantina Fabi Chardonnay 0,750 lt
Balanced and fragrant Chardonnay.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Cantina Anselmi Traminer 0.750 lt
Cantina Anselmi Traminer 0,750 lt
Aromatic white wine with spicy and floral notes.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Cantina Anselmi Muller Thurgau 0.750 lt
Cantina Anselmi Muller Thurgau 0,750 lt
Light and fragrant white wine from Northern Italy.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Ribolla gialla 0.750 lt
Ribolla gialla 0,750 lt
Friulian white wine, fresh and mineral.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Lavis Pinot Grigio 0.750 lt
Lavis Pinot Grigio 0,750 lt
Classic Pinot Grigio, dry and easy to drink.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Cantina Collefrisio Pecorino IGT 0.750 lt
Cantina Collefrisio Pecorino IGT 0,750 lt
Structured and savory white wine.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Falanghina del Beneventano 0.750 lt
Falanghina del Beneventano 0,750 lt
Campanian white wine, fresh with citrus notes.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Reguta Prosecco 0.750 lt
Reguta Prosecco 0,750 lt
Italian sparkling wine, ideal for toasts or aperitifs.
€27 ≈ $31.00
Palatius white from Lazio 0.750 lt
Palatius bianco del Lazio 0,750 lt
Local white wine from Lazio.
€19 ≈ $22.00
Yarden Chardonnay (kosher) 0.750 lt
Yarden Chardonnay (kosher) 0,750 lt
Certified Kosher Israeli Chardonnay, rich and complex.
€50 ≈ $58.00
Gamla Riesling (kosher) 0.750 lt
Gamla Riesling (kosher) 0,750 lt
Certified Kosher Riesling, aromatic and fresh.
€50 ≈ $58.00
Chardonnay 375 ml
Half bottle of Chardonnay.
€13.50 ≈ $16.00
Vermentino 375 ml
Half bottle of Vermentino.
€13.50 ≈ $16.00
brusa frizzante 0.750 lt
brusa frizzante 0,750 lt
Slightly sparkling white wine.
€26 ≈ $30.00
house white wine 1/2 liter
vino bianco della casa 1/2 litro
Half liter of house draft white wine.
€9 ≈ $10.00
House white wine 0.750 lt.
vino Bianco della casa 0,750 lt.
Bottle of house white wine.
€16 ≈ $19.00
franciacorta saten/brut(vezzoli)0.750 lt
franciacorta saten/brut(vezzoli)0,750 lt
Prestigious Franciacorta sparkling wine made with the Classic Method.
€45 ≈ $52.00
Gambla Chardonnay 0.750 lt.
Gambla Chardonnay 0,750 lt.
High-quality Chardonnay wine.
€50 ≈ $58.00
Gambla Chardonnay 0.375 lt.
Gambla Chardonnay 0,375 lt.
Half bottle of Gambla Chardonnay.
€26 ≈ $30.00
pecorino 0.375 ml
pecorino 0,375 ml
Half bottle of Pecorino wine.
€13.50 ≈ $16.00
palatius of lazio 0.375 ml
palatius del lazio 0,375 ml
Half bottle of local white wine.
€12 ≈ $14.00

Red Wine

Red Wine

Glass of Wine
Calice di Vino
A glass of house red wine.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Sibiola rose 0.750 lt
Sibiola rose 0,750 lt
Rosé wine.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro 0.750lt
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro 0,750lt
Sparkling red wine from Emilia, sweet and fruity.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Pinot nero cantine Giuseppe Luigi 0.750lt
Pinot nero cantine Giuseppe Luigi 0,750lt
Elegant and delicate red wine.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Chianti d.o.c.g. 0.750 lt
Chianti d.o.c.g. 0,750 lt
Classic Tuscan red wine, dry and harmonious.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Cantina Fabi Montepulciano d'Abbruzzo 0.750 lt
Cantina Fabi Montepulciano d'Abbruzzo 0,750 lt
Full-bodied and fruity red wine from Abruzzo.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Primitivo del Salento 0.750 lt
Primitivo del Salento 0,750 lt
Intense, soft, and warm Puglian red wine.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Banfi rosso di Montalcino 0.750 lt
Banfi rosso di Montalcino 0,750 lt
Tuscan red wine of great structure and prestige.
€36 ≈ $42.00
Cantina Fabi Sirah 0.750 lt
Cantina Fabi Sirah 0,750 lt
Spicy and enveloping red wine.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Yarden Syrah (Golan Kosher) 0.750 lt
Yarden Syrah (Golan Kosher) 0,750 lt
Certified Kosher Israeli Syrah, intense and rich.
€65 ≈ $75.00
Poggio Morellino Scansano 0.750 lt
Poggio Morellino Scansano 0,750 lt
Tuscan red wine from Maremma, soft and fruity.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Colle Ticchio Casenese del Piglio 0.750 lt
Colle Ticchio Casenese del Piglio 0,750 lt
Local red wine from Lazio, Cesanese grape.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Negroamaro 0.750 lt
Negroamaro 0,750 lt
Puglian red wine with a decisive and slightly bitter taste.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Agricola G. Luigi Merlot 0.750 lt
Agricola G. Luigi Merlot 0,750 lt
Soft and round red wine.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Palatius red from Lazio 0.750 lt
Palatius rosso del Lazio 0,750 lt
Local red wine.
€19 ≈ $22.00
House Red 0.750 lt
Rosso della casa 0,750 lt
Bottle of house red wine.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Sirah 375 ml
Half bottle of Syrah.
€13.50 ≈ $16.00
Chianti d.o.c.g. 375 ml
Half bottle of Chianti.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Hermon (kosher) 375
Half bottle of Kosher wine.
€26 ≈ $30.00
palatius of lazio 0.375 ml
palatius del lazio 0,375 ml
Half bottle of local red wine.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Hermon (kosher) 0.750 lt.
Hermon (kosher) 0,750 lt.
Kosher red wine.
€50 ≈ $58.00
Cabernet sauvignon (kosher) 0.750 lt.
Cabernet sauvignon (kosher) 0,750 lt.
Cabernet Sauvignon Kosher.
€60 ≈ $70.00
Cabernet sauvignon - Borgo Stajnbech 0.750 lt.
Cabernet sauvignon - Borgo Stajnbech 0,750 lt.
Structured red wine with notes of red fruits.
€26 ≈ $30.00
montepulciano 0.375 ml.
montepulciano 0,375 ml.
Half bottle of Montepulciano.
€15 ≈ $17.00
morellino di scansano 0.375 ml.
morellino di scansano 0,375 ml.
Half bottle of Morellino.
€15 ≈ $17.00

Beverages - Drinks

Sparkling mineral water 0.75cl
Acqua minerale frizzante 0,75cl
Sparkling bottled water.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Natural mineral water 0.75cl
Acqua minerale naturale 0,75cl
Natural bottled water.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Coca Cola
Carbonated drink.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Fanta
Orange flavored carbonated drink.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Sprite
Lemon flavored carbonated drink.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Draft beer 0.20cl
Birra alla spina 0,20cl
Small draft beer.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Draft beer 0.40cl
Birra alla spina 0,40cl
Medium draft beer.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Mint tea
Thé alla menta
Hot tea flavored with mint.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Espresso Coffee
Caffè Espresso
Short Italian coffee.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Americano Coffee
Caffè Americano
Espresso coffee diluted with hot water.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Cappuccino
Hot drink based on espresso and foamed milk.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Grappa
Italian pomace distillate.
Whisky
Grain distillate.
Amaro
Herbal digestive liqueur.
Limoncello
Sweet lemon liqueur typical of Southern Italy.

cocktail - Drinks

aperol spritz
aperlo spritz
Cocktail based on Aperol, Prosecco, and soda.
€6 ≈ $7.00
campari spritz
Cocktail based on Campari, Prosecco, and soda.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Hugo SPRITZ
Refreshing cocktail with elderflower syrup, Prosecco, mint, and soda.
€6 ≈ $7.00
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
Variation of Spritz with Limoncello instead of red aperitif.
€6 ≈ $7.00

Desserts

Ricotta and Sour Cherry Tart
Crostata Ricotta e Visciole
Allergens 1,3,7
Traditional dessert from Roman Jewish cuisine: shortcrust pastry filled with ricotta and sour cherries.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Ricotta and Chocolate Tart
Crostata Ricotta e Cioccolato
Allergens 1,3,7
Shortcrust pastry tart with a creamy ricotta filling and a choice of sauce or chocolate.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Ricotta and Pistachio Tart
Crostata Ricotta e Pistacchio
Allergens 1,3,7
Tart with a ricotta filling enriched with pistachio cream or crumble.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Ricotta and Fig Tart
Crostata Ricotta e Fichi
Allergens 1,3,7
Tart with a sweet ricotta filling and figs.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Tiramisu
Tiramisù
Allergens 1,3,7
The most famous Italian dessert: layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee alternated with a mascarpone cream.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Panna Cotta
(Berries, Chocolate, Caramel) Allergens 1,3,7
Delicate and creamy spoon dessert made with cream, served with a choice of sauce.
€6~ ≈ $7.00
Lemon sorbet
Sorbetto al limone
allergens 7
Frozen and refreshing lemon-flavored dessert, ideal after a meal.
€6 ≈ $7.00

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