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Jewish Ghetto — Travel Notes

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Jewish Ghetto — Overview

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The Jewish Ghetto sits on Via del Portico d’Ottavia in Rome’s Rione Sant’Angelo, just a 10‑minute walk from Campo de’ Fiori, surrounded by Lungotevere dei Cenci, Via del Progresso and Via di Santa Maria del Pianto.
It’s a compact, cobblestoned enclave steeped in Jewish history from 1555, perfect for history buffs and foodies craving both kosher and non‑kosher delicacies.

Bottega Tredici, a restaurant in Rome's Jewish Ghetto, sits at Via dei Falegnami, 14, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Il Giardino Romano, a restaurant in Rome's Jewish Ghetto, sits at Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 18, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Piperno Restaurant, a restaurant in Rome's Jewish Ghetto, sits at Via Monte dè Cenci, 9, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Oriental Fonzie, a restaurant in Rome's Jewish Ghetto, sits at Via di S. Maria del Pianto, 65, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Sora Margherita, a restaurant in Rome's Jewish Ghetto, sits at Piazza delle Cinque Scole, 30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Al Pompiere Roma, a restaurant in Rome's Jewish Ghetto, sits at Piazza delle Cinque Scole, 28, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.

Il Giardino Romano in the Jewish Ghetto is located at Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 18, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Nonna Betta in the Jewish Ghetto is located at Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 16, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Ba’Ghetto Milky in the Jewish Ghetto is situated at Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 2/A, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Ba’Ghetto in the Jewish Ghetto has multiple locations at Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 57,59,61,63,65, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Renato al Ghetto Hostaria Kosher in the Jewish Ghetto is located at Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 5, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Al Pompiere Roma in the Jewish Ghetto is located at Piazza delle Cinque Scole, 28, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Giggetto al Portico d’Ottavia in the Jewish Ghetto is located at Via del Portico d’Ottavia, 21/a, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Nonna Betta in the Jewish Ghetto is celebrated as one of Rome's best cheap eats. Sora Margherita in the Jewish Ghetto is located at Piazza delle Cinque Scole, 30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Piperno Ristorante in the Jewish Ghetto is praised for its very reasonable prices. Piperno Ristorante in the Jewish Ghetto is located at Via Monte dè Cenci, 9, 00186 Roma RM, Italy. Casalino Osteria Kosher in the Jewish Ghetto is situated at Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 1e, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.

An extra 30 euros per person covers an aperitivo in a typical trattoria in the Jewish Ghetto. The Guided Walk in the Jewish Ghetto of Rome costs $119.95 per adult.

The "Rome: Trastevere with Underground Crypt & Jewish Ghetto" tour starts at €66.11 per person. A meal at a local restaurant in the Jewish Ghetto averages €20-30 per person. Meals in the Jewish Ghetto typically cost around €10-15.

The starting point address of the Rome Trastevere & Jewish Ghetto Street Food Walking Tour is "Piazza Benedetto Cairoli, 118, Rome". The price of the Rome Trastevere & Jewish Ghetto Street Food Walking Tour is ILS 272.03 per person.

A meal in the Jewish Ghetto will cost you €20–28/person (non‑kosher) up to €40–55/person (kosher restaurants) depending on the type of restaurant. The Jewish Ghetto, located at Via del Portico d’Ottavia in Centro Storico, is just 10 min from Campo de’ Fiori.

Jewish Ghetto has an address at Funari Street street in Roma

The Jewish Ghetto quarter is located in Rione XI Sant'Angelo, Rome. Jewish Ghetto tours cost between 28 and 90 euros per person.

The Jewish Ghetto sits right between the centro storico and the Theatre of Marcellus. In the Jewish Ghetto, a full artichoke portion costs around €10–16.

The Jewish Ghetto of Rome occupies the Rione Sant'Angelo, surrounded by Via del Portico d'Ottavia, Lungotevere dei Cenci, Via del Progresso and Via di Santa Maria del Pianto.

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Jewish Ghetto — Tips

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  • Visit the Great Synagogue on Monday‑Thursday 10:00–16:00 or Friday morning until early afternoon; Saturdays it’s closed.
    Admission is €12, and you’ll need to cover your shoulders to enter.
    The museum next to it has the same hours.

  • Avoid Friday evening – most restaurants close from Friday evening until Monday.
    If you must dine on Friday, check in advance or opt for a weekday.

  • Hidden gem – drop by Pasticceria Boccione in the mornings (open only, closed Saturdays, early Friday closure).
    It’s a great spot for a quick pastry before heading to a nearby café.

  • Dining price guide – non‑kosher meals run €20–28 per person, kosher dishes range from €40–55.
    Expect about €20–28 for a casual bite, and €40–55 if you’re after a traditional kosher experience.

  • Guided walks – start at Trattoria Sora Lella, V. di Ponte Quattro Capi, 16.
    The tour costs $119.95 per adult and takes you through the historic streets and hidden corners.

  • Getting in on the scene – the Ghetto is a 10‑minute walk from Campo de’ Fiori, so arrive early to beat the crowds.
    The area is usually safe, but stick to the main pedestrian lanes at night.

  • Skip the rush – if you’re looking for a quick bite after the evening rush, target the non‑kosher spots that stay open later.
    Many of the smaller cafés shut early on Friday and all shut on Saturday.

  • Money wise – most cafés accept card now, but keep cash handy for smaller bakeries and street stalls.

Most restaurants in the Jewish Ghetto shut down from Friday evening until Monday.

Taverna del Ghetto is tucked at Via del Portico d’Ottavia, 8. If you’re craving burgers in the Jewish Ghetto, stop by Fonzie the Burger’s House at Via di Santa Maria del Pianto, 13. Nonna Betta restaurant in the Jewish Ghetto is located at Via del Portico d’Ottavia, 16. The cozy spot Yotvata in the Jewish Ghetto sits at Piazza Cenci, 70. If you want an Italian garden vibe, visit Il Giardino Romano at Via del Portico d’Ottavia, 18. Al Piperno, one of the Ghetto’s favorites, is on Via Monte dei Cenci, 9.

Meet your guide at Trattoria Sora Lella, V. di Ponte Quattro Capi, 16, 00186 Rome RM, Italy. The Guided Walk in the Jewish Ghetto of Rome is priced at $119.95 per adult.

The Jewish Ghetto sits at Via del Portico d’Ottavia, Centro Storico, just a 10 minutes walk from Campo de’ Fiori. Expect a meal in the Jewish Ghetto to cost between €20–28 per person in non‑kosher spots and €40–55 per person in kosher ones.

Pasticceria Boccione in the Jewish Ghetto operates only mornings, closes early on Fridays, and remains closed on Saturday. Admission to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum in the Roman Jewish Ghetto is €12. The Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum in the Roman Jewish Ghetto operate Monday to Thursday, 10:00–16:00, and Friday mornings until early afternoon, but stay closed on Saturdays.

Explore Rome’s Jewish Ghetto with tours that cost 28 to 90 euros per person. The Jewish Ghetto district sits in Rione XI, Sant'Angelo, Rome.

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