Piperno

Centro Storico


This historic Ghetto restaurant, complete with dated decor and a rather starchy atmosphere, is a top spot for traditional Jewish-Roman cooking. Signature hits include deep-fried filetti di baccalà (cod fillets) and animelle di agnello con carciofi (lamb sweetbreads with artichokes). Bookings recommended.


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