Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia
A century-old family-run restaurant in the Jewish Ghetto, opened in 1923, right next to the Portico d'Ottavia ruins and famous for its Roman-Jewish fried artichokes.
Luigi Ceccarelli and his wife bought an old tavern and opened this restaurant in 1923. Today, it is run by the third generation, right next to the historic Portico d'Ottavia in the Jewish Ghetto. The signature dish is the Roman-Jewish fried artichokes (carciofi alla giudia), which originally made the restaurant famous under the culinary skills of the hostess, Ines. Other offerings include fried cod fillets, veal saltimbocca, and chicory. It is a popular stop for tour groups; a 2026 review noted that the artichokes are good but the daily quality can fluctuate slightly. Reservations can be made by phone, and takeout is also available. Closed on Mondays. Main courses cost around a dozen euros, and some diners report spending about €30 for two courses plus coffee.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 12:30–15:00, 19:30–23:00; Closed on Mondays
Nearby sights
- Theatre of Marcellus
- Tiber Island
- Church of the Gesù
- Capitoline Museums
- Altare della Patria (Vittoriano)
- Mouth of Truth
- Pantheon
- Roman Forum / Palatine Hill