Katie Parla

"This “Jewish style” artichoke is deep fried whole, until golden brown, its outer leaves rendered crispy and light, its heart sweet and delicate. Try the dish in the Jewish quarter, where it originated, at Nonna Betta."

Tyler Wetherall

"Spring is when to eat them, and the best place to do so is – as Anthony Bourdain did – at Nonna Betta in the Jewish Ghetto."

Alexandra Kalinowski

"Just order 3 fried artichokes (carciofi alla giudía) per person, pay the bill and thank me later. Best dang artichokes you’ll ever have."

Italian Breaks

"Here they serve kosher versions of many of the Roman classics you’ll find in trattorias, but their artichokes (and all fried treats) are delicious."

Amanda Ruggeri

"In season, try carciofi alla giudia at Nonna Betta, a Jewish Ghetto institution considered to serve up one of the best versions of the dish in all of Rome."

Liz Steinberg

"The artichokes are deep-fried, which admittedly doesn’t sound too good, but the inside was soft and the outer leaves were crispy like chips. In short, we enjoyed it."

Gigi Griffis

"Across the river from Trastevere, in the Jewish Ghetto, Nonna Betta is the place to try fried artichokes (carciofi alla giudia)."

Elizabeth Warkentin

"I ponder all this as I sit savouring a plate of carciofo alla giudia at Nonna Betta, the tastiest, moistest and most delicious artichoke I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating."