Giggetto al Portico

In the heart of Rome’s Jewish quarter, close to the Portico d’Ottavia, the neighborhood’s deep-rooted traditions remain firmly planted. Giggetto, managed by the Ceccarelli family for three generations, is a true landmark of this essential part of Roman culinary heritage. Giggetto is known for its mouthwatering local specialties, such as crispy Jewish-style artichokes, fried salt cod and zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies. The menu also features a variety of classic dishes, including amatriciana, carbonara, and other Roman favorites like tripe, pagliata alla cacciatora (lamb offal), oxtail, and cuttlefish with peas. The wine list is extensive and the service is amiable and informal, much like the hospitality of a typical Roman osteria.