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Best Sardine Dishes in Rome
6 restaurants compared
Price range: €10.00 – €18.00
Avg recommendation: 86%
Top 5 Sardine Dishes in Rome (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Aliciotti Alla Giudia at Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia, €10.00 (Jewish Ghetto)
- Alici Marinate at Il Sanlorenzo, €14.00 (Centro Storico)
- Cured Fish and Oil at La Barrique, €12.00 (Monti)
- Alici Marinate at Osteria del Pesce, €10.00 (Monti)
- Fried Anchovies at Matricianella — 87% recommended, €11.00 (Centro)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Sardine Dishes
#1
Aliciotti Alla Giudia
Giggetto al Portico d'OttaviaJewish Ghetto·$$
€10.00
Fresh anchovies marinated in white wine, garlic, and mint.
Tip: Only order if it's on the menu that day—this is a seasonal specialty dependent on fish availability.
#2
Alici Marinate
Il SanlorenzoCentro Storico·$$$
€14.00
Marinated fresh anchovies with wild herbs and fennel.
Tip: This simple dish is often overlooked but reveals the kitchen's respect for tradition and ingredient quality. A perfect aperitivo-pairing starter.
#3
Cured Fish and Oil
La BarriqueMonti·$$
€12.00
Salted or marinated anchovies and sardines with aged oil.
Tip: The fish varies by season and market availability. What's on the menu is what arrived at the fish market that day.
#4
Alici Marinate
Osteria del PesceMonti·$$
€10.00
Marinated fresh anchovies with herbs and fennel.
Tip: Fresh marinated anchovies taste nothing like canned. This shows why—the quality and preparation make all the difference.
#587% recommend
Fried Anchovies
MatricianellaCentro·$$
€11.00
Whole anchovies, battered and fried until crispy.
Tip: Eat these hot and fresh. The oil on your hands is normal — embrace it.
#684% recommend
Anchovies Beccafico-Style with Fennel and Orange Salad
Art Cibò Ristorante dai PupiCampo Marzio·$$$
€18.00
Stuffed anchovies with fennel and orange, served cold as a traditional Sicilian preparation.
Tip: This is one of the most iconic Sicilian seafood preparations. If you want to understand Sicilian cooking, start here.