Great house red wine- delicious clams with spaghetti. Great outdoor location in the Jewish ghetto. Try the fried artichokes too. Mangia!

When in Rome we stayed in this area and had a late lunch here. They afford a fixed menu with wine and we enjoyed it. Service was slow but by American standards. The food was fresh and good tasting with generous portions. read more

The food is nothing short of excellent. The Jewish artichoke, "carciofi al Giudia" is a must. If you haven't been to il GIARDINO Romano, you have missed the opportunity to enjoy Jewish Italian food. The service was also amazing. And Owner Marco Soloman, will treat you like a guest in his home. read more

This was our best meal when we were in Rome. Actually, this was easily one of our best meal during our 23 day tour of Spain, Italy, and France. The appetizer sampler had a little bit of everything, including the fried artichoke. Some people in our party got the steak and thoroughly enjoyed it. My sister got some type of pasta that was the special of the day, and it was hands down the best pasta we had in Italy. And lastly, you have to try to panna cotta!!! It's melty, it's creamy, it's perfection. Best panna cotta ever, and I didn't even know panna cotta can taste so good! Me and the rest of the group still talk about this restaurant and how we would come back when we're in Rome. read more

Coming from San Francisco, this place was not bad. It was a referral from my tour guide and I was skeptical at first reading through the other review. They brought the bread out and it was stale like other reviews had said, but the next batch was fresh. We seemed to be the first ones there upon opening for dinner. You have to order the right things much like any restaurant, this one has is specialties. The roasted artichoke was delicious as well as the carbonara with egg and cheese. I can't recommend anything else as that's all I ate and if you want to place it safe get those two dishes. Price was reasonable, but overcharged for bread, be sure to watch the tab and how much they bring. read more

This place was so great! I felt like the servers were trying hard to get people to come and sit, and I wanted to tell everyone that they should take their advice. I ordered the fried artichoke (and you should too) as well as the fried zucchini blossoms and house white wine. In total I believe it was 15euro which I thought was pretty darn good. It was so delicious I was having trouble deciding which to make my last bite. The owner really was out on the steps prepping artichokes, which I know is a little gimmicky, but it was really sweet. It seemed like the staff all liked each other, which is also nice. Totally try this place and order at the minimum what I ordered. read more

We enjoyed a delicious meal with fried artichoke, Linguini w/bacon, funghi and artichokes and Baccalao and to top it off had an amazing Cheesecake w/pistachios! It was an unexpected find, definitely want to come back!!! read more

This was the best meal we had in Rome. The Osso Buco was the best. We just happened to stumble upon this fabulous place. Turns out it's a must Go to place by the late Anthony Bourdain. Excellent food. Excellent service. Highly recommended. read more

This restaurant is truly a gem in the quiet Jewish neighborhood of Rome and only a short walk from the hustle and bustle of Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forums. The atmosphere was excellent, the food was excellent--a variety of typical Roman cuisine as well as some Jewish-Italian offerings, the service was excellent and the prices were reasonable. If you happen to visit the Jewish neighborhood (which I recommend) or nearby, il Giardino Romano is a must for lunch or dinner! read more

I did my research before coming to Rome and this is exactly what I thought Roman food was going to be. Lots of "fifth quarter" dishes (ox-tail, veal heart, tripe, etc), plenty of artichokes, and all wonderfully prepared. Some other dishes for those feeling less adventurous. Service was excellent, and dining alfresco was lovely in this neighborhood. Great find! read more

Our family, a total of nine, ate dinner here Christmas eve on the recommendation of the person from whom we rented our apartment. It was an all around excellent meal. The service was incredibly friendly and our waiter, Sharif, made the evening special. He helped us through the menu and kept our two young kids (and my mother-in-law) completely entertained. We started with anti pasta, including several varieties of artichokes, salumi, and the falafel dish, which was very good. For primi, we had two large plates of cacio & pepe (different than others i've tried in Rome - my wife liked this version better than the others we've tasted; i was torn - it was very good but i'd trown accustomed to it a certain way) and bucatini amatriciana (everyone loved this dish- perfect al dente pasta and a simple but very tasty red sauce - i could have made a meal just from this dish). The steak and the roasted lamb were favorites at our table. The lamb was moist and fell off the bone. The steak was cooked perfectly. My sister had the oxtail - why not?- and loved it. Definitely worth a visit if in Rome. It is in the Jewish Ghetto, a 5 min walk from Piazza Venezia. read more

Food is very good! You have to get a fried artichoke, obviously! Service is great and staff was very friendly. Great job!

Fiori di zucca and carciofi alla giuda was ok. Forgettable primi and baccala was meh. Service was horrible. Our server left halfway to who knows where. We had to flag down the bus girl for coffee. read more

This restaurant is fantastic. The service is amazing! The food is superb! And they are warm and welcoming. Since we are from the states, we don't speak Italian but they tried their best to communicate with us and we understood perfectly! The artichoke is like heaven on earth! So warm and flavorful it will literally make your mouth WATER! If someone would ask me what restaurant is fave I would say this one!! read more

the Bucatini was GREAT!!! really very good. The artichoke appetizer was okay - good but not extremely impressive. Also the lamb was a bit off. Staff was friendly and helpful and i would go back especially for that bucatini! read more

This restaurant was a fantastic experience! The service was very good & the food was exceptional! We even got a small guided tour around the restaurant after dinner. Will visit this place next time we visit Roma! Thank you! read more

Well, the food was a decent 3 maybe even 3.5 star experience and it is even filled with locals. Unfortunately they also is an issue. We sat in their garden area. Think cozy, walled in place of 12x8 ft (3x4 m) with a half open canopy. Some locals got done with their food and started smoking it up... for the 30 minutes we were still there. You know, the sit around the table, each have several cigs and just chat after a meal kind of smoking it up. Asked if smoking was allowed, but asked as if I was going to light up. Waiter looked shocked and said oh no...so I pointed at the other table. He told his boss, who did exactly nothing. So, they value their regulars and let them get away with stuff, which is fine, but I'm guessing if you read this, you're not one, so you might want to try one of the countless other restaurants around that area where you don't get to enjoy smoke instead of the flavors of your meal. Also haven't encountered smoke at any other restaurant so not sure if actually legal, but not sure if legality matters. Stay away!!! read more

I was so happy to seek this place out again after 12 years. Once in the Jewish Ghetto, Il Giardino is a cinch to find in comparison to everywhere else, where it's easy to get lost as soon as you step away from any piazza. If anything, the scent of the artichokes is like no other. Oh the temptation to stuff one in checked luggage. Didn't do it, but sure would love to have an artichoke even 1/2 as delicious as the one enjoyed here. Another fond memory from 2002 that I wanted to see if the quality remained the same. While they're known as Jewish/Italian Kosher, I'm not sure the strict Kosher set could eat here. There was definitely a menu offering of milk/dairy products mixed with meat. Anyways, with artichokes better than anywhere else in this world and delicious pasta, a quaint, quiet garden in which to enjoy a leisurely meal, Il Giardino is a wonderful change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Rome and Vatican City. read more

After a long walk we decided to stop by for a dinner, wow did we make the right choice!!!! The food is amazing the staff extremely pleasant and helpfu from the hostess to the manager we will definitely visit this place again strongly recommend read more

Yummy yummy Jewish fried artichokes. Fried stuffed zucchini blossoms were not great but Fava beans, lasagnes, salmon risotto were all great. Service was friendly and efficient and prices reasonable. As with all restaurants in Rome, make sure to reserve, even if only an hour ahead of time. read more

Extremely rude waitress. She was extremely reluctant to help me and my family. I have faced from rude people in my lifetime but she was quite a topper. Would not visit if you've got any melanin in your complexion. read more

Lovely meal, great atmosphere. Definitely try the artichoke dishes, also highly recommend the lamb entrees. Service was outstanding, and the overall experience (especially for the price) was top-notch. Will absolutely visit again. read more

When I visited this restaurant in 2014 it was my favorite in Rome. This trip was the opposite. The food was mediocre at best. We were the only table in the entire place and yet the waiters were more interested in chatting with each other and on their phones than waiting on us. The music kept getting turned on and off and when it was on it was very loud. So disappointing. read more

Very ordinary food & service. Ordered the meat mixed grill & all of the meats were bland except the sausage, which was too salty.

Great location and the food was excellent. Go with the house wine: great value for a lovely wine! Pasta is delicious and the grilled lamb was fantastic. Very nice atmosphere with menus in Italian and English. Appetizers, mains, wine, dessert and coffee for under 70 Euro for 2 people. Highly recommended. read more

Not the best restaurant we have been on our trip of Italy. This place seems like a tourist trap with pricey wine compare to others. We were recommended by the server to order swordfish and tuna which was on their special menu. The food was too salty and we only ate 1/2 of it. The server didn't offer to remove these items off the bill unlike some restaurants that we have been in Florence that did. I would not come back here as the food is not the best quality, taste and value. The food is over priced for what you get and should have checked reviews online before coming here. Staff is nice and friendly but not the best restaurant or service we have had on this trip. They do charge $2-3 EUR for service fee but that is everywhere as the tips/service fee is included in many places in Europe which we didn't mind compared to Toronto, Canada where servers expect 10-15% tips and the service is mediocre. We love the service and food overall in Italy but this place is one of the worst places we have tried but it's not horrible. There are so many good restaurants and good value places to try in Italy so make sure to check online reviews before you choose a restaurant. The mussels with white sauce here is good, that's the only thing that we liked and the pasta/risotto was ok too. read more