Ai Balestrari In Prati

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Ai Balestrari In Prati

SINCE 1862 TYPICAL ROMAN CUISINE

Piazza dell'Unità, 27, 00191 Roma RM, Italy

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APPETIZERS
APPETIZING FRIED FOODS
TOASTED BREAD
FIRST COURSES
AND ALSO THE WINTER FIRST COURSE...
AND ALSO THE SUMMER FIRST COURSE...
MAIN COURSES
AND ALSO THE WINTER MAIN COURSE...
SEASONAL SIDE DISH
SALADS
WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS
HOMEMADE DESSERTS FRUIT AND ICE CREAM
BEER MENU
HOUSE WINE
WHITE WINE
LAZIO WHITE WINE
RED WINE
LAZIO RED WINE
SPARKLING WINES
BEVERAGES COFFEE & DIGESTIFS
APPETIZERS

Mixed Lazio cheeses

Misto formaggi laziali

A selection of typical cheeses from the Lazio region. Includes varieties of different aging periods and flavors, from sweet to spicy.

8
$9.00

Beans with pork rind

Fagioli con cotiche

(beans, pork skin) (seasonal)

A traditional peasant dish with stewed beans and pork rind. Rich, flavorful, and very nutritious.

8
$9.00

Prosciutto crudo

Prosciutto crudo

Thin slices of aged prosciutto. Savory and delicate flavor, served as a classic appetizer.

9
$10.00

Buffalo mozzarella (160gr)

Mozzarella di bufala (160gr)

Fresh stretched-curd cheese made from buffalo milk. Soft, juicy, with a rich and milky taste.

10
$12.00

Prosciutto and melon

Prosciutto e melone

Classic summer combination of salty prosciutto and sweet melon. Fresh and contrasting in taste.

13
$15.00

Prosciutto crudo and buffalo mozzarella

Prosciutto crudo e mozzarella di bufala

Dish combining the saltiness of prosciutto with the sweetness of fresh buffalo mozzarella.

13
$15.00

Bresaola carpaccio with arugula and parmesan shavings

Carpaccio di bresaola con rughetta e scaglie di parmigiano

Very thin slices of dried beef (bresaola) served with fresh arugula and Parmigiano Reggiano shavings.

11
$13.00

Balestrari Platter

Tagliere Balestrari

Selection of mixed cured meats and house specialties served on a board. Ideal for tasting various typical products.

13
$15.00

Grand Balestrari Platter

Gran tagliere Balestrari

Abundant version of the mixed platter, with a wider variety of cured meats, cheeses, and typical products.

15
$17.00

Appetizing starter for two people

Antipasto sfizioso per due persone

Assortment of various appetizers designed for sharing. Includes various hot and cold specialties.

14.50
$17.00

Roman appetizer for two people

Antipasto romano per due persone

Large selection of typical Roman appetizers. Perfect for exploring local flavors for two.

25
$29.00
APPETIZING FRIED FOODS

Supplì

Supplì

Tomato rice croquette with a melting mozzarella center, breaded and fried. One of the classic Roman street foods.

2.50
$3.00

Zucchini flower

Fiore di zucca

Fried zucchini flower in batter, stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies. Crispy outside and soft inside.

3.50
$4.00

Potato croquettes

Crocchettine di patate

(3 pcs)

Small mashed potato croquettes, breaded and fried. Soft and flavorful.

3.50
$4.00

Ascolana olives

Olive all'ascolana

(4 pcs)

Pitted green olives stuffed with seasoned minced meat, breaded and fried.

3.50
$4.00

Battered sage

Salvia pastellata

Lightly battered and fried fresh sage leaves. An aromatic and crispy snack.

4
$5.00

Eggplant meatballs

Polpettine di melanzane

(3 pcs)

Vegetarian meatballs made with eggplant pulp, cheese, and herbs, then fried.

4.50
$5.00

Balestrari Fried Platter

Fritto Balestrari

(7 pcs)

Assortment of house fried items including various specialties like supplì, olives, and battered vegetables.

9
$10.00
TOASTED BREAD

Simple bruschetta

Bruschetta semplice

Slice of toasted homemade bread, seasoned simply with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and salt.

1.50
$2.00

Tomato bruschetta

Bruschetta al pomodoro

Toasted bread topped with diced fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.

2.50
$3.00

Olive cream bruschetta

Bruschetta alla crema di olive

Toasted bread spread with a rich black or green olive pâté.

3
$3.00

Artichoke cream bruschetta

Bruschetta alla crema di carciofi

Toasted bread served with a flavorful cream made from artichoke hearts.

3
$3.00

Crostini

Crostini

Assortment of toasted bread slices with various toppings and pâtés.

9
$10.00
FIRST COURSES

Tonnarello with chicory and pecorino

Tonnarello cicoria e pecorino

Thick fresh pasta similar to spaghetti, served with sautéed chicory and Pecorino Romano cheese.

11.50
$13.00

Fettuccine with meatball sauce

Fettuccine al sugo di polpette

Thick egg pasta served with a rich tomato sauce and small meat meatballs.

11.50
$13.00

Cacio e Pepe

Il cacio e pepe

A pillar of Roman cuisine. Pasta tossed with Pecorino Romano cheese and abundant freshly ground black pepper.

11.50
$13.00

La Gricia

La gricia

Considered the ancestor of carbonara. Pasta seasoned with crispy guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and pepper, without egg or tomato.

11.50
$13.00

La Carbonara

La carbonara

Famous Roman dish with a creamy sauce made from egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, crispy guanciale, and black pepper.

11.50
$13.00

Amatriciana

L'amatriciana

Pasta with tomato sauce, browned guanciale, and a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano.

11.50
$13.00

With oxtail sauce

Al sugo di coda alla vaccinara

Pasta served with the rich and flavorful sauce derived from the long cooking of oxtail (coda alla vaccinara).

11.50
$13.00
AND ALSO THE WINTER FIRST COURSE...

Pasta and beans

La pasta e fagioli

Thick and comforting soup of mixed pasta and beans, flavored with olive oil and herbs.

10
$12.00

Pasta and chickpeas

La pasta e ceci

Hot and creamy short pasta and chickpea dish, flavored with rosemary.

10
$12.00

With rib and sausage sauce

Al sugo di spuntature e salsiccia

Pasta with a rich tomato sauce, cooked with pork ribs (spuntature) and sausage.

12.50
$14.00
AND ALSO THE SUMMER FIRST COURSE...

Alla Balestrari

Alla Balestrari

House specialty with anchovies, black olives, fresh tomatoes, basil, and capers.

11
$13.00

Raw style with hot pasta

Alla crudaiola con pasta calda

Freshly drained pasta dressed raw with fresh tomatoes, basil, oil, and garlic.

11
$13.00

With fresh cherry tomatoes

Al pomodorino fresco

Pasta with a light and quick sauce of fresh cherry tomatoes and basil.

10
$12.00
MAIN COURSES

Grilled Scamorza

Scamorza ai ferri

Scamorza cheese grilled until melted and slightly golden.

9.50
$11.00

Grilled scamorza with prosciutto

Scamorza ai ferri con prosciutto crudo

Grilled scamorza served with slices of flavorful prosciutto.

11
$13.00

Trippa alla romana

Trippa alla romana

Tripe cooked slowly in a sauce with tomato, Roman mint, and Pecorino. A historic dish from the 'quinto quarto' (fifth quarter).

12
$14.00

Lamb offal with onions

La coratella con cipolle

Stewed lamb offal (heart, lungs, liver) with plenty of onion. A humble but very tasty dish.

12
$14.00

Suckling lamb shoulder cacciatore-style or with mint and pecorino

Spalla d'abbacchio alla cacciatora o alla mentuccia e pecorino

Suckling lamb shoulder stewed with vinegar and rosemary (cacciatora) or flavored with mint and cheese.

16
$19.00

Saltimbocca alla romana

Saltimbocca alla romana

Thin slices of veal with prosciutto and a sage leaf, deglazed with white wine.

14.50
$17.00

Chicken with Roman-style peppers

Pollo con peperoni alla romana

Pieces of chicken cooked in a pan with colorful peppers. A classic Roman traditional dish, especially for Ferragosto.

14.50
$17.00

Oxtail stew

La coda alla vaccinara

Oxtail stew cooked very slowly with tomato, celery, pine nuts, and raisins.

14.50
$17.00

Thin beef strips deglazed with Shiraz wine

Gli straccetti sfumati al vino Shiraz

Thin strips of beef quickly sautéed and flavored with Shiraz red wine.

14.50
$17.00

Beef tagliata

Tagliata di manzo

Grilled beef served sliced, usually rare or medium cooked.

22
$25.00
AND ALSO THE WINTER MAIN COURSE...

Ribs and sausages

Spuntature e salsicce

Pork ribs (spuntature) and sausages cooked for a long time in tomato sauce.

15
$17.00

Roman-style meatballs in sauce

Polpette alla romana al sugo

Minced meat, bread, and herb meatballs, slowly cooked in tomato sauce.

14.50
$17.00
SEASONAL SIDE DISH

Jewish-style fried artichoke

Carciofo alla giudia

Whole artichoke fried twice to make it crispy and golden, a specialty of Jewish-Roman cuisine.

5.50
$6.00

Sautéed or dressed chicory

Cicoria ripassata o all'agro

Boiled wild chicory served with lemon (all'agro) or sautéed with garlic and chili (ripassata).

5
$6.00

Sautéed or dressed broccoli rabe

Broccoletti ripassati o all'agro

Blanched broccoli rabe sautéed or simply dressed with oil and lemon.

5
$6.00

Kale with sautéed potatoes

Cavolo nero con patate ripassate

Winter side dish of kale and potatoes sautéed together to blend flavors.

5
$6.00

Baked or fried potatoes

Patate al forno o fritte

Classic potato side dish, available roasted with rosemary or fried and crispy.

5
$6.00

Puntarelle with anchovies

Puntarelle con acciughe

Young catalogna chicory shoots served raw and crispy with an oil, garlic, and anchovy dressing.

6
$7.00

Cazzimperio

Cazzimperio

Raw vegetable platter to dip in an emulsion of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.

6
$7.00
SALADS

Mixed green salad

Insalata mista verde

Simple salad with various seasonal green leaves.

6
$7.00

Arugula and cherry tomato salad

Insalata rughetta e pomodorini

Fresh spicy arugula salad and sweet cherry tomatoes.

7
$8.00

Spring salad

Insalata primavera

Mixed salad enriched with fresh seasonal vegetables.

8
$9.00

Balestrari Salad

Insalata Balestrari

Special house mixed salad with parmesan shavings and diced cooked ham.

9
$10.00

Capricciosa mixed salad

Insalatona capricciosa

Large mixed salad with tomatoes, black olives, corn, carrots, fennel, and tuna.

10
$12.00

Caprese

Caprese

Fresh dish with slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil, dressed with olive oil.

9
$10.00

Caprese with prosciutto

Caprese con prosciutto crudo

The classic Caprese salad enriched with slices of aged prosciutto.

11
$13.00
WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS

Focaccia

Focaccia

Crispy white pizza base seasoned only with olive oil, salt, and rosemary.

4
$5.00

Marinara

Marinara

Classic red pizza with tomato, garlic, oregano, and oil. No cheese.

6.50
$8.00

Margherita

Margherita

The most famous pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

8
$9.00

Napoli

Napoli

Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and anchovy fillets.

9
$10.00

Calzone

Calzone

Half-moon folded pizza stuffed with tomato, mozzarella, egg, and cooked ham.

9.50
$11.00

Ai Balestrari

Ai Balestrari

Special house pizza with mozzarella, fresh tomato, and basil.

9.50
$11.00

Mushrooms

Funghi

Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and sliced champignon mushrooms.

9
$10.00

Wurstel

Wurstel

Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and sliced wurstel.

9.50
$11.00

4 Cheeses

4 Formaggi

Pizza with mozzarella, gorgonzola, provola, and parmesan.

9
$10.00

Diavola

Diavola

Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and spicy salami.

9
$10.00

Vegetables

Verdura

Vegetarian pizza topped with mozzarella and grilled or baked seasonal vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, peppers).

9.50
$11.00

Prosciutto

Prosciutto

Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and cooked ham.

9.50
$11.00

Norcina

Norcina

White pizza with mozzarella, crumbled sausage, and mushrooms.

10
$12.00

Radicchio and speck

Radicchio e speck

Pizza with mozzarella, slightly bitter radicchio, and smoked speck.

10
$12.00

Zucchini flowers

Fiori di zucca

Delicate white pizza with mozzarella, zucchini flowers, and anchovies.

10
$12.00

Capricciosa

Capricciosa

Rich pizza with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, cooked ham, olives, and egg.

10
$12.00

Bresaola and arugula

Bresaola e rughetta

White or red pizza served with bresaola, fresh arugula, and parmesan shavings added after cooking.

10
$12.00

Mushrooms and ham

Funghi e prosciutto

Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, and cooked ham.

10
$12.00

Buffalo mozzarella and pachino tomatoes

Bufala e pachino

Pizza with buffalo mozzarella and fresh pachino tomatoes.

10
$12.00
HOMEMADE DESSERTS FRUIT AND ICE CREAM

Melon

Melone

Thin slices of sweet and juicy fresh melon.

5.50
$6.00

Pineapple

Ananas

Freshly sliced pineapple.

5.50
$6.00

Watermelon

Cocomero

Slice of fresh and thirst-quenching watermelon.

5
$6.00

Sour cherry or ricotta and chocolate tart

Crostata di visciole o di ricotta e cioccolata

Traditional Roman shortcrust pastry tart filled with sour cherry jam or ricotta and chocolate cream.

6
$7.00

Tiramisu or Panna Cotta

Tiramisù o Panna cotta

Choice between the classic coffee and mascarpone dessert or the spoon dessert of cream, sugar, and vanilla.

6
$7.00

Artisanal truffles or semifreddos

Tartufi artigianali o semifreddi

Chocolate truffle gelato or white, or creamy semifreddo desserts.

6
$7.00

Dessert of the day

Dolce del giorno

(ask the waiter)

Special dessert prepared daily by the chef.

6
$7.00
BEER MENU

Peroni

Peroni

Clear Italian Lager beer, with a balanced and refreshing taste.

3.50~

Peroni Gran Riserva Rossa

Peroni Gran Riserva Rossa

Quality red beer, full-bodied with notes of toasted malt and caramel.

4.50~

Peroni Gran Riserva Doppio Malto

Peroni Gran Riserva Doppio Malto

Double malt beer with an intense golden color and a full, aromatic taste.

6.50~

Peroni Gran Riserva Bianca

Peroni Gran Riserva Bianca

Weiss beer with a fruity and spicy taste, refreshing and slightly cloudy.

6.50~

Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Premium Italian lager with a dry and refreshing taste with citrus notes.

5~

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%

Non-alcoholic version of Nastro Azzurro, retains the fresh taste of the original.

5~

St Stefanus

St Stefanus

Belgian blonde abbey beer, unpasteurized, aged in the bottle. Complex taste.

17~

Kozel Lager

Kozel Lager

Traditional Czech lager, balanced and easy to drink.

5~
HOUSE WINE

0.25 liter House Red or White

1/4 lt Rosso o Bianco della Casa

House wine, available red or white, in a small carafe.

3.50
$4.00

0.5 liter House Red or White

1/2 lt Rosso o Bianco della Casa

House wine, available red or white, in a medium carafe.

6
$7.00

1 liter House Red or White

1 lt Rosso o Bianco della Casa

House wine, available red or white, in a large carafe.

10
$12.00

0.75 liter bottle of House Red

Bottiglia 0,75 lt della Casa Rosso

Bottle of house red wine selection.

12
$14.00
WHITE WINE

By the glass

Al calice

A glass of selected white wine.

6
$7.00

Falanghina 375 cl

Falanghina 375 cl

Half bottle of Falanghina, a fresh and fruity white wine from Campania.

10
$12.00

Falanghina

Falanghina

Bottle of Falanghina, a Campanian white wine with citrus and floral notes.

18
$21.00

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio

Dry and light white wine, very versatile.

18
$21.00

Chardonnay

Chardonnay

International white wine, structured and fruity.

18
$21.00

Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer

Aromatic white wine from Alto Adige, with intense notes of lychee and spices.

22
$25.00
LAZIO WHITE WINE

By the glass

Al calice

A glass of local Lazio white wine.

6
$7.00

Romanella sweet sparkling wine

Romanella vino dolce frizzante

Sparkling and sweet white wine typical of the Castelli Romani.

10
$12.00

Bellone

Bellone

Ancient native Lazio grape variety, yields a fresh and savory white wine.

18
$21.00

Satrico

Satrico

Blend of local white grapes, an elegant and mineral wine produced in Lazio.

18
$21.00

Frascati Superiore

Frascati Superiore

The most famous white wine of Rome, dry, fresh, and floral.

18
$21.00
RED WINE

By the glass

Al calice

A glass of selected red wine.

6
$7.00

Chianti 375ml

Chianti 375ml

Half bottle of Chianti, a famous Tuscan red wine based on Sangiovese.

10
$12.00

Chianti

Chianti

Classic Tuscan red wine, dry and tannic.

18
$21.00

Morellino di Scansano 375ml

Morellino di Scansano 375ml

Half bottle of Morellino, a soft and fruity Tuscan red wine.

10
$12.00

Morellino di Scansano 0.75cl

Morellino di Scansano 0,75cl

Bottle of Morellino di Scansano, Sangiovese from the Tuscan coast.

18
$21.00

Refosco

Refosco

Friulian red wine with an intense color and notes of berries.

20
$23.00

Rosso di Montepulciano

Rosso di Montepulciano

Structured but accessible Tuscan red wine.

23
$27.00

Rosso di Montalcino

Rosso di Montalcino

Younger and fresher version of Brunello, 100% Sangiovese.

26
$30.00

Barbera d'Alba

Barbera d'Alba

Full-bodied Piedmontese red wine, with pronounced acidity and fruity notes.

26
$30.00

Nobile di Montepulciano

Nobile di Montepulciano

Prestigious Tuscan red wine, elegant and suitable for aging.

32
$37.00

Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino

One of Italy's most famous red wines, complex, robust, and long-lived.

52
$60.00

Barolo

Barolo

The king of Piedmontese wines, based on Nebbiolo. Powerful, tannic, and aromatic.

52
$60.00
LAZIO RED WINE

By the glass

Al calice

A glass of local Lazio red wine.

6
$7.00

Romanella sweet sparkling wine

Romanella vino rosso dolce frizzante

Sweet sparkling red wine, traditional from the Roman castles.

10
$12.00

Shiraz 375cl

Shiraz 375cl

Half bottle of Lazio-produced Shiraz, spicy and intense.

10
$12.00

Shiraz

Shiraz

Bottle of Syrah (Shiraz), an international grape variety that has adapted well to the Lazio region.

18
$21.00

Cesanese

Cesanese

The most important native red grape variety of Lazio. Wine with notes of red fruits and spices.

22
$25.00

Petit Verdot Casale del Giglio

Petit Verdot Casale del Giglio

Lazio red wine produced from pure Petit Verdot grapes. Structured and spicy.

25
$29.00

Madreselva Casale del Giglio

Madreselva Casale del Giglio

Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. An important red from Agro Pontino.

35
$41.00

Mater Matuta Casale del Giglio

Mater Matuta Casale del Giglio

Top wine based on Syrah and Petit Verdot. Complex, intense, and velvety.

55
$64.00
SPARKLING WINES

Prosecco by the glass

Prosecco Al calice

A flute of Italian Prosecco sparkling wine.

5
$6.00

Prosecco

Prosecco

Bottle of Prosecco, a dry and fruity sparkling wine perfect for aperitifs.

18
$21.00

Ferrari

Ferrari

Trentino Classic Method sparkling wine, elegant and persistent.

30
$35.00

Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Famous French Champagne, known for its structure and notes of fruit and brioche.

50
$58.00
BEVERAGES COFFEE & DIGESTIFS

Small mineral water

Acqua minerale piccola

Small bottle of still or sparkling water.

1.50
$2.00

Large mineral water

Acqua minerale grande

Large bottle of still or sparkling water.

2.50
$3.00

Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite 0.33lt

Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite 0,33lt

Non-alcoholic carbonated soft drinks in a 33cl bottle or can.

3.50
$4.00

Coffee

Caffe'

Classic Italian espresso.

2
$2.00

Cappuccino

Cappuccino

Espresso with hot milk and milk foam.

2.50
$3.00

Limoncello, Amaro di Roma

Limoncello, Amaro di Roma

Lemon liqueur or local herbal amaro.

4
$5.00

Brand amari

Amari di marca

Montenegro, Averna, Lucano, Amaro del Capo, Jagermeister, Red and White Myrtle, Gambrinus, Caffè Borghetti, Unicum, Fernet Branca and Mint, Rabarbaro Zucca, Ramazzotti, Sambuca, Vov, Cynar, Petrus, Di Saronno, D'Abruzzo, Mistrà, Martini Dry, Rosso, Bianco, Aperol, Bitter Campari, Strega

Selection of national and international digestifs and liqueurs.

5
$6.00

Grappa and spirits

Grappe e distillati

Ballantines, J&B, Vecchia Romagna, Cognac Stravecchio, Grappa stravecchia 18mesi, Vodka Absolut, Pampero Blanco.

Grape distillates and various standard spirits.

5
$6.00

Special or barrel-aged grappas and spirits

Grappe e distillati speciali o barricate

Bayles, Jack Daniel's, Grappa 903 barrique, Glen Grant

Aged spirits and premium brand whiskies.

6
$7.00

Vin santo with cantucci and ring cookies

Vin santo con cantucci e ciambelline

Sweet dessert wine served with dry almond biscuits and wine ring cookies for dipping.

6
$7.00

Aperol, Campari, or Limoncello Spritz

Aperol, Campari o Limoncello Spritz

Aperitif cocktail based on Prosecco, soda, and your choice of liqueur (Aperol, Campari, or Limoncello).

7
$8.00

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