The Social Table: traditional tasting dinner with locals
Guided food experience with wine in the oldest restaurant of the Jewish district of Rome
When in Rome, experience a nice dinner with local friends.
Right in the heart of the Jewish Roman quarter. The Jewish Ghetto, as local people still call it, is a foodie destination.
Firstly, this is one of the best areas to be visited when in Rome. The Jewish ghetto is a very popular for dining. Therefore it is hard to find a table on your own. But, joining us, you will have a skip-the line booking with no stress. This is a renowed district for foodies, offering unique food specialties.
Three different food styles restaurants are in the area: roman, Jewish- roman and kosher. Discovering the differences, stories and traditions through recipes, will be very exciting guaranteed. Your lovely foodie host will reveal you, also, the history and the legend of gastronomy.
Why to join the tasting experience in the Jewish Ghetto of Rome.
Live an amazing intimate foodie experience in the wonderful Jewish quarter with passionate local host. We’ll welcome you with a glass of wine letting you discover traditional food. Moreover, you cannot really say you know Rome if you miss the connection with the Jewish community.
Most importantly, indeed, behind each recipe there is a world of history and traditions. That is why this dinner is much more than a tasting meal, but the best way to get in touch with culinary local traditions.
What you will taste in your tasting dinner
You will taste the best of jewish-roman food recipes. Like fried seasonal recipes as well as the famous jewish-style fried artichoke. This is a must to try when in Rome, as seen in the roman episode of Stanley Tucci’s TV show searching for Italy. If artichokes are not in season, no worries, there are so many fried recipes to try. From the fried zucchini flowers to the fried baccalà. From concia di zucchine to the anchovies cake. But why all those fried foods are typical of the Jewish district
The restaurant for your tasting dinner
The restaurant is inside an ancient building (1300) that was a private house before being transformed into a Restaurant. learning about the jewish community of Rome, the oldest in Europe.
Meet the family and learn about their history and what happened during the world war II.
Sample menu:
Pasta alla Gricia (pasta with guanciale, pecorino romano) or Pasta Cacio e Pepe or pasta with stracotto sauce
Fritto alla romana (fried seasonal vegetables)
Concia di zucchini (marinated zucchini)
Torta ricotta e visciole (ricotta cheesecake with cherry jam)
Caffè
What to expect from your dinner in the Jewish Ghetto of Rome
Meet us in one of the most unique neighbours of Rome: The Jewish Ghetto, do not be surprised about the name, this is absolutely a lovely and safe area full of history and beloved by local people.
Take your seat and be ready to know what’s behind the recipes. Above all focusing on the choice of the ingredients according to the Jewish roman food tradition. Enjoy a four courses dinner sharing good company and a very relaxed cosy location.
This is a must-do experience once in Rome, do not miss it!
Why this is the best Food tour of Rome?
Friendly & passionate foodie host
4 course meal with the top of Roman-Jewish recipes
Tradition & culinary history
Convivial experience with a small number of participants
Free flowing wine & water
Includes
- A seasonal 4-course tasting dinner.
- Bread basket.
- English speaking foodie guide giving a fun and informative presentation.
- Wine of the house (according to recipes good local wines, red and white)
- Local foodie guide
- Personal shopping
- Additional food not included in the program
- Hotel pick up and drop off
