Kosher Restaurants in Rome - Kosher Food 2024
Last updated: October 2024
Kosher restaurants in Rome – Rome is one of the most popular destinations among Israelis, and one of the most visited cities in the world. The old city, connected to the Jewish past, includes the famous Roma Ghetto, where there is a magnificent and impressive synagogue and fascinating historical sites.
The Italian capital city has a developed Jewish community, so you will find plenty of kosher restaurants in Rome, bakeries, shops and even kosher ice cream.
Many restaurants in Rome offer authentic Italian dishes. Among the special dishes of Roman cuisine you can find a dish called “Jewish artichoke”. In the Jewish ghetto there is a special bakery known as the “burnt cake bakery” which offers authentic Roman pastries such as “Jewish pizza” and more.
Kosher Restaurants in Rome City Centre
Dairy Restaurants in Rome City Centre
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A strictly kosher Italian dairy restaurant.
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday 12:00 – 15:00, 18:30 – 23:00, Friday 15:00 – 12:00, Shabbat 23:00 – 18:30.
Address: Piazza Cenci 70, Roma.
Phone: +39 06 68134481
Kosher: Mehadrin Chalav Israel.
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A place with authentic Roman cuisine, which offers fish and typical dishes such as Jewish artichoke, Casalino-style cod and more.
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 10:00-23:30, Friday 10:00-15:30, Shabbat 21:30-23:30.
Address: Via del Portico d’Ottavia, 1e, 00186 Roma.
Phone: +39 06 79781514
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome (Chalav Israel).
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Ba'Ghetto Milky
Kosher dairy restaurant.
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00 – 23:00, Friday 15:00 – 11:00, Shabbat 23:30 – 21:30.
Address: Via del Portico d’Ottavia 2/A, Roma.
Phone: +39 06 68300077
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome (Chalav Israel).
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Kosher pizzeria in the centre of the ghetto. Offers a variety of pizzas by weight, with a large selection of interesting toppings. You can also find pasta and dishes from Roman cuisine.
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 – 22:30, Sunday 18:00 – 9:00.
Address: Via del Portico d’Ottavia 7, Roma.
Phone: T +39 06 68805820
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome (Chalav Israel).
Kosher Restaurants in the MONTEVERDE Area
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An Italian kosher dairy restaurant ( Chalav Yisrael) that offers a variety of pastas, soups, fish and more.
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 8:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 20:30, Friday 15:00 – 8:30.
Address: Via Ettore Rolli 29/35, Roma.
Phone: +39 06 58320125
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome (Chalav Israel).
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Kosher pizza in Rome. Roman pizza in a wood oven, fresh pasta and more.
Located in the Monteverde area, not far from the Trastevere neighborhood and the city center.
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 19:30-23:00.
Address: Via Giuseppe Massari, 4/10, 00152 Roma.
Phone: +39 06 5806517
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome (Chalav Israel).
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Dolce Kosher
A dairy and bakery restaurant offering a variety of pastries, coffee, sandwiches and more.
Opening hours: Sunday-Friday 18:00 – 7:00.
Address: Via Fonteiana 18, Roma.
Phone: +39 06 5809940
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome (Chalav Israel).
Meat Restaurants in Rome City Centre
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A kosher meat restaurant located a minute from the Great Synagogue.
They also offer Shabbat meals.
Address: Via del Portico d’Ottavia, 51, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome.
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Ba'Ghetto
Kosher restaurant chain in Rome. The meat restaurant is next to the Great Synagogue – 2 minutes walk. Offers meat food in Roman Israeli and Jewish style.
Address: Via del Portico d’Ottavia, 57, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome.
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Su Ghetto
A kosher branch of the chain of kosher restaurants in the ghetto. A meat restaurant specializing in Italian food. In addition, there is a grocery store.
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday 12:00 – 23:00, Friday 15:00 – 12:00, Shabbat 21:30 – 23:30.
Address: Via del Portico d’Ottavia 1 C, Roma.
Phone: T +39 06 68805605
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome.
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Renato al Ghetto
Kosher meat restaurant (relatively new) close to the Great Synagogue.
They also offer Shabbat meals.
Phone: T (+39) 06 4754 5830
Address: Via del Portico d’Ottavia, 5, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome.
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Fonzie
A hamburger restaurant that offers a variety of classic and special hamburgers. Two branches in Rome.
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday 12:00 – 15:00, 19:00 – 23:00, Friday 15:00 – 12:00, Shabbat 19:00 – 23:00.
Address: Via di S. Maria del Pianto 13, Roma.
Phone: +39 06 68892029
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome.
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Oriental Fonzie
A hamburger restaurant that offers a variety of classic and special hamburgers. Two branches in Rome.
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday 12:00-22:30, Friday 12:00-15:00, Shabbat 19:00-22:30.
Address: Via di S. Maria del Pianto, 65, 00186 Roma.
Phone: +39 06 6832673
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome.
Kosher Restaurants in the Piazza Bologna Area
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Flour Farina e Cucina
A kosher dairy cafe run by an observant Jew. All products are “Chalav Yisrael” and “Pat Yisrael” except for fresh milk which is not always available. You can request coffee made from Chalav Yisrael, and the owners will inform you if fresh Israeli milk is available. There is also a pizzeria, bakery and pastry shop.
Opening hours: Sunday 23:00 – 8:00, Monday-Thursday 7:00 – 23:00, Friday 15:00 – 7:00, Shabbat 23:30 – 21:30.
Address: Via Padova 78, Roma.
Phone: T +39 06 44236816
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome.
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Little Tripoli
A strictly kosher meat restaurant.
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 12:30 – 15:00, 19:30 – 23:00, Sunday 15:30 – 12:30, 19:30 – 23:00.
Address: Via Polesine 16/18, Roma.
Phone: T +39 06 64220481
Kosher: Mehadrin.
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A hamburger restaurant that offers a variety of classic and special hamburgers. Two branches in Rome.
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday 12:00 – 15:00, 19:00 – 23:00, Friday 15:00 – 12:00, Shabbat 19:00 – 23:00.
Address: Via Catanzaro 33, Roma.
Phone: T +39 06 44243654
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome.
Kosher Asian Style Rstaurants in Rome
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Obento sushi
Kosher sushi in Rome. in the Piazza Bologna area.
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday 12:30-15:00, 19:00-23:00, Friday 12:30-15:00, Shabbat 20:30-23:30.
Address: Via Ignazio Giorgi, 65, 00162 Roma.
Phone: +39 06 88934790
Kosher: Rabbinate of Rome.
Kosher stores and Bakeries in Rome
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An ancient bakery in the heart of the Jewish ghetto in Rome, which has existed for almost 200 years.
The pastries in the place are special and authentic, and include traditional Roman pastries such as Jewish pizza, which is not at all similar to the usual pizza, but a kind of cookie studded with almonds, raisins, pine nuts and strawberries.
The store does not have any signage from the outside, but this is an establishment that is definitely worth a visit and a taste.
Opening hours: Sunday-Thursday 19:30 – 8:00, Friday 15:30 – 8:00.
Address: Via del Portico d’Ottavia 1, Roma.
Phone: T +39 06 6878637
Kosher: The Rabbinate of Rome Chalav Yisrael.
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Cremeria Romana - Marlene’s gelateria
Kosher ice cream parlor (ice cream only Chalav Yisrael).
Address: Via del Portico d’Ottavia, 1/B.
Phone: +39 349 5129486
Accommodation in Rome
For Jewish observant travelers there are two main areas recommended for overnight stays:
- City Centre – It is highly recommended to choose a central accommodation, close to most of the city’s sights and attractions, so you can experience Rome on foot. The Jewish ghetto is located in the city centre , with the Great Synagogue and a selection of kosher shops and restaurants.
- Piazza Bologna – an area with an active Jewish community, thus providing a perfect response to observant Jews: synagogues, shops and kosher restaurants. Chabad House is also located in the area of Piazza Bologna.
Kosher Hotels in the Centre of Rome
1. Lea Luxury Rooms
a recommended option for jewish observant in Rome: A beautiful new apartment hotel in the centre of Rome, 100 meters from the Great Synagogue and close to kosher shops and restaurants. A good and kosher breakfast. Prices are reasonable, and the staff speaks Hebrew!
Suitable for Shabbat observers: Shabbat keys, provide Shabbat hotplate and samovar on demand, arranging room lighting for Shabbat and more. Close to kosher restaurants where Shabbat meals are served.
2. Almaìt
Excellent guest house (score 9.3 in booking!) in the centre of Rome, in the heart of the Jewish area, 2 minutes walk from the Great Synagogue.
Rooms are air conditioned, decorated and clean, and include a minibar, safe, kettle and tea / coffee maker. Close to kosher restaurants.
3. HT6 Hotel Roma
an excellent boutique hotel in the centre of Rome, next to the Great Synagogue and the Jewish Ghetto. Luxurious and pampering with a nice and courteous staff. Kosher products are also available at breakfast.
Suitable for Shabbat observers: The hotel staff is aware of the needs of Shabbat observers – provide a manual key to the room door, neutralize the electric front door during Shabbat, and even provide a corner for lighting candles. Close to kosher restaurants where Shabbat meals are served.
4. Black And White Suite
A charming suites hotel in the centre of the ghetto, with the possibility of a kosher breakfast.
Suitable for Shabbat observers: regular mechanical key, close to the synagogue and kosher restaurants, and even take care to bring the Jewish guests candles, cake and challah for Shabbat.
5. Arenula Suites
A Jewish-owned apartment hotel. 5 minutes walk from the Jewish ghetto and the synagogue. The rooms are clean and cozy, the hotel staff is welcoming and welcoming, a winning location – close to all the kosher sites and restaurants. Luxuriously decorated rooms, in-room espresso machine.
Shabbat: The keys in the hotel are regular (mechanical) and there are no sensors. It is recommended to book a room on a low floor.
6. Reginella Suites
An excellent hotel in the centre of Rome, close to the Pantheon and Piazza Venezia, and very close to the Great Synagogue of Rome. Close to kosher restaurants. The place is modern and well-kept, service is especially courteous.
6. NEMAN Maison
An excellent Jewish-owned hotel in central Rome, close to the Great Synagogue. Also suitable for families.
Perfect for kosher observers: Breakfast with kosher fur products, Israeli dairy products on request. Option for disposable utensils. Lighting the fire by a Jew.
Suitable for Shabbat observers: Shabbat keys, provide Shabbat hotplate and samovar on demand, arranging room lighting for Shabbat and more. Close to kosher restaurants where Shabbat meals are served.
7. Hotel Monte Cenci
A small and excellent boutique hotel (score 9.2 in the Booking!) Next to the Great Synagogue – 3 minutes walk, and close to kosher restaurants.
The hotel staff is extremely courteous and helpful, and is ready to help with any questions or requests. The hotel has no lobby but has a beautiful roof terrace.
Suitable for Shabbat observers: regular door key, staff aware of the needs of Shabbat observers.
The hotel is not kosher but a kosher breakfast can be ordered at the hotel.
8. Margana Tower
A new, clean and comfortable apartment hotel in central Rome. The apartments feature a kitchen equipped with an oven and hob and a seating area. Suitable for Sabbath-observant: Regular key, 5 minutes walk from the Great Synagogue and the Jewish area.
9. Torre Argentina Relais
An excellent guest house in the centre of Rome, close to most sites and a 6-minute walk from the Great Synagogue. Rooms are air conditioned and come with a minibar, safe and coffee maker. Close to kosher shops and restaurants.
For Shabbat observers: The hotel staff is aware of the needs of Shabbat observers and assists in opening the doors and everything possible.
10. Carmel Hotel
A simple hotel in a central location. Close to the ghetto and kosher restaurants. The staff speaks Hebrew. Kosher breakfast at extra charge. Suitable for Sabbath-observant: Shabbat hotplate and samovar on Shabbat.
Tip: In this hotel it is recommended to select in advance in the booking process a room with an attached bath, because there are rooms in which the bathroom is shared throughout the floor
11. Key Rome Centre
Modern and renovated B & B accommodation close to the Spanish Steps. Owned by Jews.
Hotels around Piazza Bologna
Piazza Bologna is an area with a Jewish an area with a Jewish community and Chabad House. There are shops and kosher restaurants, synagogues, mikvah and everything that observant Jews need.
12. Bed Breakfast And Cappuccino
Kosher hotel close to synagogue and kosher restaurants. A wonderful team, especially the principal who helps and answers every problem and question. Includes kosher breakfast. Great rooms, a fun breakfast and a direction for all the places you would like to visit. The hotel is located just meters from the Metro.
Rome Chabad House
The Chabad house is located in the Piazza Bologna area. The Chabad house offers Shabbat and holiday meals in the hall.
You can register for Shabbat night meals here >.
On Shabbat there is Kiddush in the synagogue in a place with the possibility of the laying on of hands. You can also coordinate with the Chabad House to host families from the community here >.
Website: chabadpbrome.com
Synagogues in Rome
- The Great Synagogue – is located in the Jewish ghetto on the bank of the Tiber River. Address: Lungotevere de’ Cenci.
- The Ashkenazi Synagogue – close to the Termini station. Ashkenaz version. Address: Via Cesare Balbo, 33.
- Beth El Synagogue – in the area of Piazza Bologna. The text of the Mizrahi Testimony. Address: Via Padova, 92.
- Beit Shmuel Synagogue – in the area of Piazza Bologna. The text of the Mizrahi Testimony. Address: Via Garfagnana, 4/a.
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