Rome: Roman Dinner Experience in the Jewish Ghetto

Start Time: 6 PM

Duration: 2 Hours

Group Size: 1 to 10 Participants

Meeting Point: Piazza Mattei 12

6 PM - Meet your host at Piazza Mattei 12 outside the door

We’ll welcome you with a glass of wine letting you discover traditional food. Moreover, you cannot really say you know Rome if you miss the connection with the Jewish community. Most importantly, indeed, behind each recipe there is a world of history and traditions. That is why this dinner is much more than a tasting meal, but the best way to get in touch with culinary local traditions

You will taste the best of jewish-roman food recipes. Like fried seasonal recipes as well as the famous jewish-style fried artichoke. This is a must to try when in Rome, as seen in the roman episode of Stanley Tucci’s TV show searching for Italy. If artichokes are not in season, no worries, there are so many fried recipes to try. From the fried zucchini flowers to the fried baccalà. From concia di zucchine to the anchovies cake

But why all those fried foods are typical of the Jewish district? The restaurant is inside an ancient building (1300) that was a private house before being transformed into a Restaurant. learning about the jewish community of Rome, the oldest in Europe. Meet the family and learn about their history and what happened during the world war II

Sample menu: Pasta alla Gricia (pasta with guanciale, pecorino romano) or Pasta Cacio e Pepe or pasta with stracotto sauce -Fritto alla romana (fried seasonal vegetables) Concia di zucchini (marinated zucchini) Torta ricotta e visciole (ricotta cheesecake with cherry jam), Caffè

Meet us in one of the most unique neighbours of Rome: The Jewish Ghetto, do not be surprised about the name, this is absolutely a lovely and safe area full of history and beloved by local people. Take your seat and be ready to know what’s behind the recipes. Above all focusing on the choice of the ingredients according to the Jewish roman food tradition

8 PM Experience Conclusion