NONNA BETTA

Yes, Nonna Betta can be touristy as it is one of the better known spots of the Jewish Quarter but, hey, I'm a tourist. I LOVE artichokes so Ive been wanting to try it for years. The street is blocked from auto traffic so the 6 or so restaurants lining the street sprawl out with tables. We walked to the Jewish Quarter, which had a different feel i couldn't explain, very ancient, and without a reservation, walked up to Nona Betta around 8pm/20:00. My family wanted to sit outside but i personally thought the inside had more character. The waiter was very attentive and immediately said "I bet you are here for the artichokes!" As i usually do in Rome, I ordered a carafe of house wine and we started with the Fried artichokes and liver crostini (think poor man's Foie Gras) The artichoke came out beautifully presented. Crispy and salty on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside. I could have eaten a dozen but wanted to try more off the menu. Being famous for artichokes, they offer all the traditional Roman dishes with the addition of artichoke. Sticking with pasta, we got Gricia a Nonna alla guidia, Tonarelli with Nonnas Ragu and a recommended dish which i can only describe as Amatriciana all guidia with cheese on top and baked in a crock, it might have had chickory too. Based on its uniqueness, my son declared it as the best pasta he had in Rome. The addition of artichoke into everything gave a unique extra splash of flavor, pleasantly surprising. Insisting we try local traditional food, we ordered sweet breads with artichokes as a second for us all to try. The sweet breads were fried in a light, airy batter which gave a nice crunch to the creamy interior. They were good, a fun experiment, but i dont need to get them again. Understand what you are coming for:traditional Roman food, Jewish style. I see people complaining about fatty cuts, etc. Well yes, traditionally people were poor. Thats why traditional Roman food is fatty, slow cooked meats, tripe, liver and sweet breads because no one else wanted to eat it! Embrace it and you will enjoy it.

Ristorante storico nel quartiere ebraico di Roma, ambiente informale, ottimo il servizio con camerieri veloci ed educati. Cucina buona, il carciofo tipico rende giustizia alla sua fama, forse però i fritti sono troppo oleosi e pasanti per il mio intestino, sicuramente gustosi.

Niente di speciale, un posto come tanti preso d'assalto da turisti, porzione di spezzatino in quantità mignon. Bell'ambiente ma di cucina kosher sa ben poco. Prezzi medi, vino non a buon mercato, personale affabile.

Отличное место в которое обязательно хочется вернуться. Со своим горе английским легко договоришься с ними даже на мигах. Улыбчивый , приветливый , внимательный персонал. Накормили очень вкусной карбонарой и охотно дали зарядить телефон. Спасибо большое за прием.5+

Authentic medieval Jewish cuisine