Graziella5b

Hi tdyls, you are absolutely right, bacalao¡ But I wrote dried by mistake as you probably guessed.
I am not Jewish but I love many delicious dishes that I have eaten in the house of Jewish friends, and now that sandi mentioned, YES, I also ate delicious artichokes in the same Giggetto ¡ MMMM....all this makes me dream with being in Rome .

teach2travel

Context Rome has a nice tour of the Jewish Quarter. You can read about it in my trip report from last fall.

Travelnut

We enjoyed the J. ghetto area... but whatever you do, avoid actually going down to the water level of the Tiber - the banks, walks and steps are not cleaned of 'substances' which shall remain unnamed.

We had lunch at Il Guardino Romana - sweet friendly waiter who told us to order the frito sampler plate, including the artichoke, then brought out a newly prepared artichoke and took a close-up photo of it for me, then served it to us 'on the house'. He also took a group photo of us at the table, which is one of the best of all of us that I have.

JeanneB

Where is Il Guardino Romana?

Travelnut

The 'u' is supposed to be an 'i'... Il Giardino Romano !
As you pass the Portico and turn to the left of it, there are a couple of ristoranti with small tables outside. This was maybe the 2nd or 3rd one on the right side of the street... nothing remarkable about it, but we enjoyed our break there.

Here is an older review but with the address:
http://www.restaurantsomh.com/r19.htm

palatino82

In case anyone is interested in Jewish ghetto history from WWII, find the book Benevolence and Betrayal by Alexander Stille and read the section on the family from the Rome ghetto. It will make the history come alive. It follows the story of a family living in the ghetto during the time the Jews were deported. It is an incredible and true story.

giro

Locals refer to it a the Jewish Quarter, whereas, it historically is the Jewish ghetto. I would recommend taking a guided tour of the Synagogue, which will give you background on the history of Jews in Rome along with the history of the Synagogue.
The artichokes-Jerusalem Artichokes- are amazing, as are the zuchinni flowers. Wander around behind the Synagogue and you will see the ancient ruins, along with a number merchants, including a great bakery along with restaurants. It is a short walk across the bridge into Trastevere...which is also another not to be missed area.
The information you got so far has been right on!

Zerlina

The artichokes used to make carciofi alla giudea (artichokes Jewish-style) are *not* Jerusalem artichokes.

This is a Jerusalem artichoke:
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/k...lem-artichoke/

And this is a carciofo alla giudea:
http://cellbiol.com/photography/gall.../target10.html

tower

Jeanne:

While walking the ghetto area (quite small), I also recommend a tour of the synagogue which is quite a beautiful bulding. Don't be put off by the one or two armed guards posted around the building, with automatic weapons. A very sad necessity in these trying times.

We particularly enjoyed the second floor restaurant Al Pompiero (it was a fire station)...a full menu of Jewish-style delicacies including zucchini flowers and the famed artichokes...the cod lunches that accompany these appetizers are delicious..and also quite reasonable even at 1.42-1.
Enjoy!
Stu T.

tcocktail

Does anyone know of Costaguti Place Bed and Breakfast? http://www.bed-and-breakfast-in-ital...mp;IDregione=7

What is the place like? Is the neighborhood safe and clean?

Anythought?

Zerlina

It's not a B&B, as far as I can tell, but a rental apartment.

Piazza Mattei is as safe and as clean as any place in central Rome.

bardo1

I agree - location is clean, safe,central and convenient.

Also, it's an apartment, not a B&B, so don't expect breakfast. There are some large grocery stores nearby for stocking the kitchen.

Vttraveler

I don't know the B&B/apartment you are looking at (the listing is confusing to me because it sounds as though it may be a B & B with rooms within an apartment rather than a self-contained apartment)

Our family rented an apartment very near it on Via della Reginella right off Piazza Mattei. It is a very safe neighborhood and centrally located. We really enjoyed staying there. I posted several links to articles about the neighborhood earlier on this thread.

Jroth21080

yes i believe around campo Fiori aswell and I think this one article said the main neighborhood is centered on Piazza Mattei.


http://travel.independent.co.uk/euro...icle360796.ece

http://www.frommers.com/destinations...064022151.html



STAYING THERE

Hotel Teatro di Pompeo, Largo del Pallaro 8 (00 39 06 687 2812; www.hotelteatrodipompeo.it). Doubles start at €130 (£93) including breakfast.

VISITING THERE

Museum of the Jewish Community of Rome, Tempio Maggiore, Lungotevere Cenci (00 39 06 684 0061).

Palazzo Spada, Piazza Capo de Ferro 13 (00 39 06 687 4893; www.galleriaborghese.it).

Palazzo Doria-Pamphilj, Piazza del Collegio Romano 2 (00 39 06 679 7323; www.doriapamphilj.it).

EATING & DRINKING THERE

Da Sergio, Vicolo delle Grotte 27 (00 39 06 686 4293).

Giggetto, Via Portico D'Ottavia 21/a (00 39 06 686 1105; www.giggettoalporticodottavia.it)

Filetti di Baccala, Largo Librai 88 (00 39 06 686 4018).

FURTHER READING

The Ghetto Reveals Rome by Luca Fiorentino (Gangemi Editore) is a beautifully illustrated text about the physical and social history of the Ghetto.

MORE INFORMATION

Rome Tourism: 00 39 06 488 991; www.romaturismo.com

Italian State Tourist Board: 020-7408 1254; www.enit.it

tedgale

The ghetto is minute and not terribly interesting -- indeed, is overshadowed by the areas to the west (lively Campo de' Fiori) and to the west (the hugely historic Teatro Marcello and the Campidoglio).

It has some delightful, if now touristy, restaurants -- Piperno and Da Gigggetto being the most famous (on this board, if not among Romans).

Unless it has some particular cultural or religious or historical resonance for you, I'd say it's no big deal......

tedgale

That second "west" was meant to be "east", of course -- sorry.

asalamy

Has anyone taken a guided tour of this area on a Saturday or earlier on a Sunday?

Most of the tours seem to be about 4pm on Sunday, which doesn't work with my flight. I've checked ContextRome, Rome Walks and Enjoy Rome.

Many thanks in advance -

Vttraveler

I believe there are daily tours of the ghetto area which start at the synagogue. I think I remember seeing a sign to that effect. I think this is what one of the other posters was referring to. You could try calling the museum or asking at the tourist office or just stop by the synagogue

Look at this link for another option
http://www.jewishroma.com/. You have to email her to get detailed info.
Seems to be well-reviewed on Trip Advisor.

We stayed in the neighborhood and read what we could find about it but did not take a tour.

asalamy

Thanks - I have emailed her and await her response. Appreciate your suggestion.

HelenDonegan

I love the Ghetto area - it is the last real neighbourhood in Rome in my opinion. Good place to rent an apartment and walk around everywhere in the centre of Rome. Great food - I had a meal in the Taverna once http://www.latavernadelghetto.com/ - expensive but really wonderful food!! Other restaurants are highly recommended as well.