This mixed fried platter features battered and fried carciofo alla giudia (Jewish artichoke), potato slices, salt cod fillets, zucchini, and fresh mozzarella. Each component is distinct but the platter is meant to be shared and sampled across items.
Tips from diners
Order for two people to get a full variety and eat everything while it's hot.
A simple starter of creamy fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato slices, salty anchovy fillets, and good olive oil. It's light, fresh, and lets the quality of each ingredient shine.
Tips from diners
Perfect as a starter if you're going light, or order it alongside heavier fried dishes.
A whole Roman artichoke is flattened and fried until its outer leaves become thin and crispy like paper, while the interior stays tender. At Yotvata, it's finished with a light salt and sometimes a drizzle of olive oil.
Tips from diners
This is the iconic Roman Jewish dish — don't miss it.
Pillowy potato gnocchi is baked in a simple tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella, basil, and a touch of olive oil until the cheese melts. This is a southern Italian classic adapted into Roman Jewish cuisine at Yotvata.
Tips from diners
A lighter option if you want to skip the fried items but still want something filling.
Wide fettuccine noodles are tossed in a creamy sauce made with fresh mushrooms, butter, and a touch of white wine. It's a rich dish popular throughout Roman cuisine and a steady presence on Kosher menus.
Tips from diners
Good meatless option that's still rich and satisfying.
Yotvata is the only kosher dairy restaurant in Rome that produces its own cheeses. Located on Piazza Cenci in the Jewish Ghetto, it specializes in traditional Roman Jewish recipes passed down through generations. All cheeses use milk rigorously inspected from milking through production, and vegetables are prepared fresh daily in the kitchen.
Fully Kosher Lemehadrin certified. All ingredients follow strict dairy laws — no meat on the menu.
Lunch crowds are lighter than dinner. Go 12:30–13:00 to avoid the rush.
Prices are reasonable for the Ghetto — most mains under 15 euros.
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