What are the best artichoke dishes in Rome?

Based on diner recommendations, the best artichoke dish in Rome is at Pizzeria La Montecarlo. We compared 41 restaurants serving artichoke dishes.

How much do artichoke dishes cost in Rome?

Artichoke dish prices in Rome range from €1.50 to €25.00 across 41 restaurants.

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Best Artichoke Dishes in Rome

41 restaurants compared

Price range: €1.50 – €25.00

Avg recommendation: 91%

Top 5 Artichoke Dishes in Rome (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 41 restaurants:

Carciofo at Pizzeria La Montecarlo, €3.50 (Centro Storico)
Carciofi Trifolati at Osteria Bonelli, €3.00 (Tor Pignattara)
Carciofi Trifolati at Sora Lella, €9.00 (Isola Tiberina)
Carciofi alla Giudia at Trattoria Der Pallaro, (Centro Storico)
Carciofi Fritti at Da Enzo al 29, €8.00 (Trastevere)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 41 Artichoke Dishes

Carciofo

Pizzeria La Montecarlo

Centro Storico·$

€3.50

Artichoke slices with tomato sauce.

Tip: When in season, this is a standout slice. The artichoke quality is noticeably better than tourist spots.

Carciofi Trifolati

Osteria Bonelli

Tor Pignattara·$

€3.00

Artichoke wedges sautéed with garlic and parsley.

Tip: Order a side of vegetables. They're so cheap (€3-4) that many diners get multiple to balance the heavy pasta courses.

Carciofi Trifolati

Sora Lella

Isola Tiberina·$$$

€9.00

Artichoke wedges sautéed with garlic and parsley.

Tip: Order a side of vegetables. The artichokes here are prepared simply and balance the richness of the mains.

Carciofi alla Giudia

Trattoria Der Pallaro

Centro Storico·$$

Whole artichokes flattened and fried until crispy.

Tip: The fixed menu includes classic Roman starters and mains. You're eating the kind of food Romans grew up with, not fusion or modern invention.

Carciofi Fritti

Da Enzo al 29

Trastevere·$$

€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.

Carciofi alla Giudia

Trattoria Da Teo

Trastevere·$$

€12.00

Whole artichokes, flattened and fried until crispy and tender.

Tip: Order this as a starter and eat it warm—it loses appeal once it cools. The crispy exterior is the whole point.

Carciofi alla Giudia

Sora Margherita

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

€12.00

Whole flattened artichoke fried until crispy.

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

Puntarelle with Anchovy Dressing

Palatium Enoteca Regionale

Centro Storico·$$

€8.00

Bitter Roman greens with salted anchovy emulsion.

Tip: This is a seasonal winter dish. It's not available May-September.

Carciofi Alla Romana

Su Casa

Jewish Ghetto·$$

€9.00

Braised artichokes with mint, garlic, and parsley.

Tip: Eat with your hands—pull leaves and scrape the tender flesh with your teeth. The core is the best part.

#10

Carciofi Alla Romana

Perilli a Testaccio

Testaccio·$$

€9.00

Young artichokes braised with mint, garlic, and parsley.

Tip: Eat this with your hands—pull the leaves, scrape the tender flesh with your teeth. The heart is the prize.

#11

Coratella

Mordi e Vai

Testaccio·$

€4.75

Sautéed offal with artichokes, white wine, and herbs in a warm roll.

Tip: This is less widely available at other stalls—Sergio's reputation means he sources the best coratella. Worth trying at least once.

#12

Supplì Coratella

Testaccio Market

Testaccio·$

€2.75

Fried rice ball filled with sautéed lamb offal, artichokes, and wine sauce.

Tip: This is the most interesting filling Marco makes. If you're open to trying offal, start here—the artichokes make it approachable.

#13

Raw Vegetable Plate with Aged Cheese

La Barrique

Monti·$$

€13.00

Seasonal raw vegetables with aged pecorino and olive oil.

Tip: The vegetables come from a family farm in the Castelli Romani. Ask the server to explain what's in this week's plate.

#14

Carciofi alla Romana

Nannarella

Trastevere·$$

€9.00

Whole baby artichokes braised with garlic, parsley, and mint.

Tip: Eat them whole—the leaves become tender enough to chew. The heart at the center is the prize.

#15

Carciofo

Pizzeria Luzzi

Centro Storico·$

€3.50

Artichoke slices with tomato sauce.

Tip: When artichokes are in season, this is worth ordering. The quality of the vegetable makes a difference.

#16

Carciofi Fritti

Tonnarello

Trastevere·$$

€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.

#17

Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Ai Tre Scalini

Monti·$$

€8.00

Tender artichoke hearts in lemon and garlic marinade.

Tip: This appears only in spring and early summer. If you see it on the menu in winter, skip it and try something else.

#18

Supplì Carciofo

Supplì Roma

Trastevere·$

€2.75

Fried rice ball filled with stewed Roman artichokes and cheese.

Tip: This only appears when Roman artichokes are good, usually April-May and October-November. It's worth planning your Trastevere visit around.

#19

Carciofi Trifolati

Litro

Monteverde·$$

€7.50

Sautéed artichokes with garlic, parsley, and olive oil.

Tip: This is a perfect match for natural wines. The earthiness of the artichoke pairs with the funkiness of orange and skin-contact wines.

#20

Carciofi alla Romana

Roma Sparita

Trastevere·$$

€8.50

Whole baby artichokes stewed with herbs.

Tip: Order this as a side with any of the pasta dishes. The braised artichoke cut through the richness beautifully.

#21

Fiori Di Zucca Fritti

Sora Mirella

Jewish Ghetto·$

€5.00

Zucchini blossoms dipped in batter and fried until delicate and crispy.

Tip: These appear only in June and July. If you see them on the counter, order immediately—they sell out fast.

#22

Raw Artichoke Hearts

Il Goccetto

Centro Storico·$$

€8.00

Shaved raw artichokes with lemon, garlic, and pecorino.

Tip: This is only available March-May when Roman artichokes are in season. Check before ordering outside these months.

#23

Carciofi Alla Romana Con Mandorle

Angelina a Testaccio

Testaccio·$$

€10.00

Braised artichokes with mint, garlic, and toasted almond garnish.

Tip: The almond garnish elevates this traditional dish without overwhelming the delicate artichoke flavor.

#2498% recommend

Carciofo alla Giudia

Piperno

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

€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.

#2596% recommend

Carciofi Fritti

Sora Mirella

Jewish Ghetto·$

€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.

#2696% recommend

Carciofi alla Giudia

Ba'Ghetto

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

€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.

#2795% recommend

Carciofi alla Giudia

Al Pompiere

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

€14.00

Whole artichokes flattened and fried until crispy with papery leaves.

Tip: Order it at the beginning of your meal so the artichoke is at maximum crispness before you eat other dishes.

#2895% recommend

Carciofi Alla Giudia

Nonna Betta

Jewish Ghetto·$$

€16.00

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

Tip: This is the dish to order. One serving is easily shared, and it's worth arriving hungry because the crispy artichoke leaves invite endless nibbling.

#2995% recommend

Carciofo alla Giudia

Renato al Ghetto

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

€7.00

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

Tip: This is the dish to order in the Ghetto. Renato's version is crispy without being greasy.

#3095% recommend

Carciofini Fritti

Alle Carette

Monti·$$

€9.00

Battered and fried baby artichokes, tender and golden.

Tip: Eat them immediately while they're hot. The olive oil on your tongue cuts any richness.

#3194% recommend

Carciofi Alla Giudia

Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia

Jewish Ghetto·$$

€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.

#3292% recommend

Carciofo alla Giudia

Hostaria Costanza

Centro Storico·$$$

€8.00

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

Tip: This is what fried artichoke should taste like — crispy but not greasy, the flavor is delicate and earthy.

#3392% recommend

Fritto Royal

Yotvata

Jewish Ghetto·$$

€18.00

Mixed fried vegetables and cheese including artichokes, potatoes, cod, and mozzarella.

Tip: Order for two people to get a full variety and eat everything while it's hot.

#3490% recommend

Carciofi alla Giudia

Yotvata

Jewish Ghetto·$$

€12.00

Single whole artichoke flattened and fried with crispy papery leaves.

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

#3590% recommend

Carciofo alla Giudia

Matricianella

Centro·$$

€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.

#3689% recommend

Roman Jewish Fried Artichokes (Stall 66)

Testaccio Market

Testaccio·$

€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.

#3786% recommend

Supplì Carciofo

Testaccio Market

Testaccio·$

€2.75

Fried rice ball with stewed Roman artichokes and melted cheese.

Tip: Only available when Roman artichokes are in season. Call ahead to confirm. It's worth the trip if they have them.

#3886% recommend

Artichokes (Carciofi)

Osteria del Pegno

Centro·$$

€10.00

Fresh artichokes prepared Roman-style.

Tip: Order this as a side or starter. It's simple, fresh, and prepared correctly here.

#3985% recommend

Fresh Roman Artichokes

Campo de' Fiori Market

Campo de' Fiori·$

€1.50

Spring artichokes from local farms, available at multiple stalls in peak season.

Tip: If you have a kitchen, buy artichokes here for €1.50 each and cook them yourself. They taste like nothing you've had before. Ask the vendor to remove the tough outer leaves if you want.

#4085% recommend

Gran Fritto Piperno

Piperno

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

€25.00

Mixed fried platter with artichoke, zucchini, mozzarella, potato, and rice ball.

Tip: Designed for two people. Great for trying multiple items without ordering à la carte.

#4182% recommend

Tonnarelli con Carne Secca e Carciofi

Renato al Ghetto

Jewish Ghetto·$$$

€11.00

Thick tonnarelli pasta with dried beef and artichokes.

Tip: Order this to experience traditional Judeo-Roman cooking. The artichoke and dried beef pairing is unique.