Elizabeth Minchilli

"Thick, rich tomato sauce made with good quality pelati. The secret, of course, is the quantity of red pepper – enough to bite, but not enough to hurt – which has been gently warmed in olive oil first."

Claire Thomas

"Located on a Roman charming street in the former Jewish ghetto, this is the place for Carciofi alla Giudea – crisp on the outside, meltingly tender in the middle, pressed flower looking artichokes. It’s a local specialty, and so delicious."

Gillian Longworth McGuire

"The carciofi alla guidia here is one of Rome's best."

Aiste Miseviciute

"When in Rome, I can’t get enough of Jewish-style (whole fried) artichokes, which you can find at the Roman Ghetto. My favorite place to have them – is Da Gigetto. (The crunchy leaves are the best part!)"

Ute Junker

"Fried whole artichoke (carciofi alla giudia) is a must-try: it looks like a deep-fried chrysanthemum and the crisp exterior contrasts beautifully with the creamy interior. Try it at Da Giggetto."

Cari Sanchez-Potter

"Jewish food in Rome is working class cuisine and the specialties at Da Gigetto are undoubtedly the carciofi alla giudea - that fried artichoke flower I’ve raving about."

Kerrin Rousset

"I found myself once again craving that fried artichoke last weekend, remembering its extraordinary mix of textures – dark and super crisp leaves that come apart and almost resemble potato chips, with a surprisingly tender center."

Jean-Pierre Fabre Bruot

"Here you can savor a delicious Carciofo alla giudia (fried artichoke, Jewish style)."

Rosanna Lyman

"Everyone comes here to experience the legendary carciofi alla Giudea; a Roman artichoke is opened up and flattened and then deep fried, each tender leaf perfectly crisp so you can eat every single bit of the glorious thistle."