You will take part in a tasting dinner in Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, one of the city’s neighborhoods with the richest culinary traditions. Accompanied by a local host, you will discover the differences between Roman, Roman-Jewish, and kosher cuisine while learning about the stories and customs connected to each recipe.
The experience will begin with a welcome glass of wine before you take your seat in a restaurant located inside a historic 14th-century building, originally used as a private residence. There, you will meet the family that runs the establishment and learn more about the history of Rome’s Jewish community, considered one of the oldest in Europe.
During dinner, you will taste a four-course menu prepared according to Roman-Jewish tradition. Specialties may include pasta dishes such as gricia, cacio e pepe, or pasta with stracotto sauce, as well as Roman fried dishes prepared with seasonal vegetables, concia di zucchine, and desserts such as ricotta and sour cherry tart. The experience will end with coffee.
Depending on the season, you may also taste Jewish-style fried artichokes, one of the neighborhood’s most representative recipes. When this product is not available, other traditional specialties will be offered, such as fried zucchini flowers, fried cod, or different preparations made with ingredients typical of local cuisine.
At the end, you will take away a closer understanding of the gastronomy of the Jewish Ghetto, learning how history, religion, and everyday life have influenced its recipes. This dinner will combine traditional cuisine, family stories, and an intimate atmosphere in one of Rome’s most distinctive neighborhoods.