Where is the best fried artichokes in Rome?

Based on diner recommendations, the best fried artichokes in Rome is at Sora Margherita. We compared 15 restaurants serving fried artichokes.

How much does fried artichokes cost in Rome?

Fried Artichokes prices in Rome range from €3.50 to €16.00 across 15 restaurants.

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Best Fried Artichokes in Rome

15 restaurants compared

Price range: €3.50 – €16.00

Avg recommendation: 94%

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

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

Carciofi alla Giudia

€12.00

Whole flattened artichoke fried until crispy.

Tip: A traditional starter that lets you taste the base product before the richer pasta dishes.

Tonnarello

Trastevere·$$

Carciofi Fritti

€7.50

Fried baby artichokes, crispy and tender throughout.

Tip: Order this as your side vegetable. The fried texture contrasts with the creamy pasta sauces.

Da Enzo al 29

Trastevere·$$

Carciofi Fritti

€8.00

Fried baby artichokes, crispy and tender throughout.

Tip: Order this as a side with your pasta. The fried artichoke cuts through the richness of the cheese-based sauces.

#498% recommend

Piperno

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

Carciofo alla Giudia

€11.00

Whole flattened artichoke fried until the leaves are crispy paper.

Tip: Order at the start of the meal while the leaves are at maximum crispness.

#596% recommend

Sora Mirella

Jewish Ghetto·$

Carciofi Fritti

€4.50

Whole artichokes fried until golden and crispy, seasoned with salt.

Tip: Buy multiple—each artichoke is small, and you'll want more. Five or six per person is typical.

#696% recommend

Ba'Ghetto

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

Carciofi alla Giudia

€9.50

Whole artichoke deep-fried until the leaves shatter and crisp.

Tip: Peel each leaf, eat the tender bit by scraping with your teeth. Save the heart for last.

#795% recommend

Alle Carette

Monti·$$

Carciofini Fritti

€9.00

Battered and fried baby artichokes, tender and golden.

Tip: Order this as an appetizer, but be warned: one serving won't be enough. The locals order 2-3 plates.

#895% recommend

Nonna Betta

Jewish Ghetto·$$

Carciofi Alla Giudia

€16.00

Deep-fried artichokes served with battered cod, fried zucchini flowers, and seasonal vegetables.

Tip: Ask which menu they recommend based on your dietary needs—the dairy menu and meat menu have different highlights, so the staff knows which dishes shine in each.

#995% recommend

Al Pompiere

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

Carciofi alla Giudia

€14.00

Whole artichokes flattened and fried until crispy with papery leaves.

Tip: This is the dish to get — reviewers say Al Pompiere does it better than its neighbors.

#1095% recommend

Renato al Ghetto

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

Carciofo alla Giudia

€7.00

Whole artichoke deep-fried until the leaves crisp and the heart is tender.

Tip: Eat this with your hands. The outer leaves shatter, the inner leaves are soft. The heart is the prize at the end.

#1194% recommend

Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia

Jewish Ghetto·$$

Carciofi Alla Giudia

€14.00

Whole artichokes pressed flat and deep-fried until leaves crisp to paper-thin shards.

Tip: This dish is best eaten hot, right after it arrives. The texture deteriorates as it cools.

#1292% recommend

Hostaria Costanza

Centro Storico·$$$

Carciofo alla Giudia

€8.00

Whole artichoke deep-fried until the leaves shatter and the heart is tender.

Tip: Eat this with your hands. Start at the outside and peel each leaf. Save the heart for last.

#1390% recommend

Yotvata

Jewish Ghetto·$$

Carciofi alla Giudia

€12.00

Single whole artichoke flattened and fried with crispy papery leaves.

Tip: This is the iconic Roman Jewish dish — don't miss it.

#1490% recommend

Matricianella

Centro·$$

Carciofo alla Giudia

€10.00

Deep-fried whole artichoke pressed flat until the leaves crisp.

Tip: Eat this with your hands. Start at the outside and peel each leaf. Save the heart for last.

#1589% recommend

Testaccio Market

Testaccio·$

Roman Jewish Fried Artichokes (Stall 66)

€3.50

Tender artichoke halves flattened and deep-fried until crispy outside and creamy inside.

Tip: These are only available when artichokes are in season (spring and fall). The outside crackles, the inside is buttery. It's a perfect street food.