In April 2005, we braved a doorway hung with red beads in a rundown building to enjoy the most delicious lunch. Located in the Jewish neighborhood in Rome, Sora Margherita is known for its fried artichokes Carciofo alla Giudia, and every dish was absolutely delicious. For the last 20 years, we have often thought about this tiny restaurant, but did not have a chance to get back until last month. We spent the morning exploring the amazing Villa Farnesina, and met up with friends for lunch. It was so delicious that we decided on the spot to book another reservation for our last evening in Italy. Most excitedly, I got to meet Margherita herself!
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| April 2005 menu cover |
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| carciofo alla giudea |
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| agnolotti al cacio e pepe |
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| September 2025 dinner |
Sora Margherita is a tiny restaurant on the north side of Piazza delle Cinque Scole, a few blocks north of Isola Tiberina / Tiber Island. If not for chance, we would never have discovered this homestyle restaurant, with photos and news articles on its walls, and an everchanging handwritten daily menu.
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| April 2005 lunch |
We were a family of four traveling internationally for the first time back in April 2005. To get our 4.5 year old and 10 year old ready for unfamiliar sights and sounds, we had read children's books about the Coliseum and a highly recommended picture book by David Macaulay called Rome Antics.
