Best Fried Artichokes in Rome
15 restaurants compared
Top 5 Fried Artichokes in Rome (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 15 restaurants:
- Sora Margherita, €12.00 (Jewish Ghetto)
- Tonnarello, €7.50 (Trastevere)
- Da Enzo al 29, €8.00 (Trastevere)
- Piperno — 98% recommended, €11.00 (Jewish Ghetto)
- Sora Mirella — 96% recommended, €4.50 (Jewish Ghetto)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 15 Restaurants Compared
Sora Margherita
Carciofi alla Giudia
€12.00
Whole flattened artichoke fried until crispy.
Tonnarello
Carciofi Fritti
€7.50
Fried baby artichokes, crispy and tender throughout.
Da Enzo al 29
Carciofi Fritti
€8.00
Fried baby artichokes, crispy and tender throughout.
Piperno
Carciofo alla Giudia
€11.00
Whole flattened artichoke fried until the leaves are crispy paper.
Sora Mirella
Carciofi Fritti
€4.50
Whole artichokes fried until golden and crispy, seasoned with salt.
Ba'Ghetto
Carciofi alla Giudia
€9.50
Whole artichoke deep-fried until the leaves shatter and crisp.
Alle Carette
Carciofini Fritti
€9.00
Battered and fried baby artichokes, tender and golden.
Nonna Betta
Carciofi Alla Giudia
€16.00
Deep-fried artichokes served with battered cod, fried zucchini flowers, and seasonal vegetables.
Al Pompiere
Carciofi alla Giudia
€14.00
Whole artichokes flattened and fried until crispy with papery leaves.
Renato al Ghetto
Carciofo alla Giudia
€7.00
Whole artichoke deep-fried until the leaves crisp and the heart is tender.
Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia
Carciofi Alla Giudia
€14.00
Whole artichokes pressed flat and deep-fried until leaves crisp to paper-thin shards.
Hostaria Costanza
Carciofo alla Giudia
€8.00
Whole artichoke deep-fried until the leaves shatter and the heart is tender.
Yotvata
Carciofi alla Giudia
€12.00
Single whole artichoke flattened and fried with crispy papery leaves.
Matricianella
Carciofo alla Giudia
€10.00
Deep-fried whole artichoke pressed flat until the leaves crisp.
Testaccio Market
Roman Jewish Fried Artichokes (Stall 66)
€3.50
Tender artichoke halves flattened and deep-fried until crispy outside and creamy inside.