An Insider's Restaurant Tips for Rome

A friend of my wife's is an Italian who runs a website about… Italy. We asked her to give us a few tips about dining in Rome. Here is her response:

The Jewish Ghetto is a must see place in Rome, quiet and out of time. Despite the somber history that surrounds the Roman Jewish ghetto, the area today is a bustling neighbourhood located within Via del Porto d’Ottavia. In recent decades, this neighborhood has become most famous for is its abundance of restaurants and delectable cuisine. Roman-Jewish dishes were born out of limited ingredients and a good dose of creativity. There are a lot of great restaurants, you cannot go wrong. You can either choose Ba'Ghetto (Via Portico D'Ottavia, 57, Roma), Da Giggetto (Via del Portico D'Ottavia, 21, Roma) or Nonna Betta (Via del Portico D’Ottavia, 16, Roma – http://nonnabetta.it).

Trastevere is full of touristy places, so be careful. There I heartily recommend Osteria Zi'mberto, (Piazza San Giovanni della Malva, 14/B, Roma), a bit outside the crowded streets of Trastevere. The service can be a bit rough, but the food is great and the portions are huge - for Italian standards.

I have heard great things about Armando al Pantheon, (Salita dè Crescenzi, 31, Roma), in the city centre, but I have never been there. They say they cook great, typical Roman food.

Stay away from all the restaurants in Piazza Navona/Campo de' Fiori. They are expensive and the food is not genuine. If you want to enjoy the mood of the place, just enjoy an aperitivo in bar there and then eat somewhere else.

Have a great time in Italy!

Ciao

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