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This menu is a small journey into Roman and Levantine gastronomy. The flavors and aromas that characterize it are the result of rediscovering family traditions: handed-down recipes that have intertwined in surprising ways over time, giving life to unique food mixtures and culinary combinations. A "nostalgic" journey through dishes that will take you far away, through memories, sensations, and scents.
Eggplant
Melanzane
thick grilled slices with herbs, flowers, and Maldon salt (12) G
Thick slices of grilled eggplant seasoned with aromatic herbs and edible flowers. Soft and meaty texture with a slightly smoky flavor. A light and vegetable appetizer.
Peppers
Peperoni
peeled served with olives, capers, and toasted pine nuts (8, 12) G
Roasted pepper strips, peeled, served cold or warm with a Mediterranean dressing. Sweet and soft, enhanced by the saltiness of olives and capers and the crunchiness of pine nuts.
Chicory
Cicoria
field greens sautéed Roman style G
Green leaf vegetables sautéed in a pan with garlic, oil, and chili pepper according to Roman tradition. Bitterish taste balanced by the savory dressing. A classic and healthy side dish.
Potatoes
Patate
first boiled and then fried, seasoned with rosemary and sweet paprika (1)
Diced potatoes with double cooking to ensure a soft interior and crispy exterior. Seasoned with aromatic rosemary and sweet paprika. Great for snacking.
Gnocchetti
Gnocchetti
homemade with boiled potatoes, Roman pecorino, and black pepper (1, 3, 7) G
Small artisanal gnocchi enriched in the dough with pecorino cheese and pepper. Savory and soft, reminiscent of Cacio e Pepe pasta flavors. Enjoyed as a warm appetizer.
Panzanella
Panzanella
toasted bread with tomato, basil, and sweet and sour onion (1, 8, 12)
Crispy bread salad with fresh tomatoes and aromatic herbs. Fresh and flavorful, with the sweet-sour contrast of onion. A classic peasant dish of summer tradition.
Concia
Concia
toasted bread, fried zucchini marinated with mint and vinegar (1, 2)
Fried zucchini slices marinated in vinegar and fresh mint, served on bread. A dish from Jewish-Roman tradition with an intense and aromatic flavor.
Crostino
Crostino
classic Roman style with fiordilatte and desalted anchovy fillets (1, 4, 7)
Slice of oven-baked bread with melted fiordilatte mozzarella and anchovies. Stringy and very savory taste thanks to the anchovies. Best eaten hot.
Polpette
Polpette
fried boiled beef and Roman pecorino polpette with green sauce (1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 12)
Shredded boiled meat polpette, breaded and fried. Crispy outside and soft inside, served with a traditional parsley-based sauce. A tasty way to use up boiled meat cuts.
Fried anchovies
Alici fritte
floured fillets in rice flour, head and bone removed (7) G
Blue fish fillets cleaned and fried with a light rice coating. Crispy, dry, and flavorful. Eaten whole, ideal as a seafood snack.
Bread Basket
Cestino di pane
with mixed cereal flour
Selection of artisanal bread made with different cereal flours. Excellent for accompanying dishes and for dipping.
Hummus
Hummus
Palestinian chickpea and tahini cream (11) G
Velvety cream made from blended chickpeas and sesame paste (tahini). Delicate, nutty, and slightly tangy flavor. Enjoyed cold, spread on bread or with vegetables.
Mutabbal Shamandar
Mutabbal Shamandar
smooth beetroot and tahini cream (11, 12) G
Colorful dip based on beetroot and sesame. Sweet and earthy flavor with a smooth consistency. Enjoyed cold, spread on bread or with vegetables. A visually vibrant Middle Eastern appetizer.
Muhammara
Muhammara
pepper, walnut, and pomegranate pesto (8, 12) G
Thick and spicy cream of roasted red peppers and walnuts, enriched with pomegranate syrup. Complex flavor combining sweet, savory, and a hint of acidity. Perfect on bread.
Tzatziki
TzaTziki
yogurt cream, cucumbers, garlic, and olives (7) G
Fresh Greek sauce based on thick yogurt, grated cucumbers, and garlic. Creamy, pungent, and refreshing. Ideal for cleansing the palate or accompanying fried dishes.
Fasolakia
Fasolakia
green beans** stewed in a pan with potatoes and tomato G
Vegetarian dish of green beans stewed in tomato with potatoes. Soft and flavorful, typical of Greek and Levantine cuisine. Served hot or warm.
Burik
Burik
phyllo dough rolls filled with spiced vegetables with spicy sauce 3pcs (1, 8)
Very thin fried puff pastry rolls, filled with vegetables. Very crispy and served with a dipping sauce. A delicious and spicy snack.
Green Felafel
Green Felafel
fava bean polpette with yogurt sauce and marinated savoy cabbage 6pcs (1, 7) G ?!
Fried polpette made from minced fava beans and aromatic herbs (hence the green color). Crispy outside and soft inside, perfectly spiced. Served with yogurt sauce.
Dolmades
Dolmades
vine leaf rolls stuffed with rice and raisins with lemon sauce 4pcs (7) G ?!
Rolled vine leaves stuffed with flavored rice and raisins. Sweet and sour taste and compact texture. Served with a fresh lemon sauce.
Kolokitho - Kefetedes
Kolokitho - Kefetedes
fried zucchini, feta, and mint polpette 5pcs (1, 3, 7) G
Greek fritters made from grated zucchini, feta cheese, and fresh mint. Fragrant and flavorful, with a fluffy texture. A classic Greek appetizer.
Tiganità
Tiganità
fried calamari, squid, and mussels** served with chermoula sauce (4, 14) G
Mixed fried seafood served with a North African marinade (chermoula) based on herbs, garlic, and spices. A rich and aromatic fried seafood dish.
Roman style Risotto
Risotto alla romana
with squid in tomato and chili sauce (4, 9, 14)
Creamy risotto prepared with cuttlefish and a slightly spicy tomato sauce. It combines the tradition of Italian risotto with intense seafood flavors.
Spiced Rice Biryani
Biryani di riso speziato
with Bangladeshi vegetables (8, 9, 10)
Aromatic basmati rice dish cooked with a mix of spices and vegetables. Complex and fragrant taste typical of Bangladeshi cuisine.
Soup of maltagliati pasta, water, and flour with chickpeas and rosemary
Minestra di maltagliati acqua e farina con ceci e rosmarino
(1, 9)
Rustic and comforting soup with irregular fresh pasta and chickpeas. Flavored with rosemary, creamy and nutritious. A classic of Roman poor cuisine.
Egg Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle all'uovo
with mussels, lemon, and pecorino (1, 3, 7, 14)
Long egg pasta dressed with mussels, lemon zest, and pecorino cheese. A fresh and savory sea-land combination, with a citrusy touch.
Ricotta and spinach ravioli
Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci
homemade served with butter and sage (1, 3, 7, 8)
Classic stuffed pasta with a soft center of ricotta and vegetables. Simply dressed with melted butter and crispy sage to enhance the filling.
Mezzo rigatone "Benedetto Cavalieri"
Mezzo rigatone "Benedetto Cavalieri"
in oxtail "vaccinara" sauce (1, 7, 9, 12)
High-quality short pasta dressed with "coda alla vaccinara" sauce (typical Roman beef tail stew). Rich, flavorful, and slightly spiced with cocoa or raisins in the traditional sauce.
Bucatini "Benedetto Cavalieri" Amatriciana with Amatrice guanciale
Bucatini "Benedetto Cavalieri" all'amatriciana con guanciale d'Amatrice
(1, 7)
Long hollow pasta dressed with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and pecorino. One of Rome's signature dishes, with a strong and savory flavor.
Boiled beef "Picchiapò"
Picchiapò di bollito di manzo
sautéed in a pan with tomato and new potatoes (9, 12)
Shredded boiled beef stewed with onions and tomato. A traditional Roman "recycled" dish, very tender and flavorful. Served with potatoes.
Shakshuka with eggs
Shakshuka di uova
in spicy sweet pepper and tomato sauce (3, 9)
Eggs poached in a thick sauce of tomato, peppers, and Middle Eastern spices. A hot and saucy dish, ideal for dipping bread.
Beef Saltimbocca
Saltimbocca di manzo
stuffed with sage and prosciutto in white wine sauce (4, 9, 12)
Thin slices of beef stuffed with prosciutto and sage, quickly cooked in wine. Savory and aromatic taste, tender and juicy meat.
Vegetable rolls
Involtini di verdura
with pumpkin and tahini sauce with marinated savoy cabbage (1, 9, 11, 12)
Vegetable rolls served with a sweet and nutty pumpkin and sesame cream. A light dish but rich in autumn flavors.
Cod fillet
Filetto di baccalà
in sweet and sour sauce with layered potatoes, raisins, and onion (4)
Slice of salt cod (desalted) cooked with sweet onions and raisins. Sweet-salty contrast typical of ancient Roman cuisine.
Spicy Bengali Chicken
Pollo speziato alla bengalese
with vegetables served with basmati rice (8)
Chicken bites cooked with intense spices (curry, turmeric, cumin) and vegetables. Accompanied by fragrant white rice to balance the flavors.
Tomato baby octopuses
Polpetti** al pomodoro
in a pan with olives and capers (9, 12, 14)
Small octopuses slow-cooked in tomato sauce with olives and capers. Tender and rich in sea flavor, served with their thick sauce.
Beef Polpette
Polpette di manzo
Roman style in sauce served with toasted bread (1, 3, 7, 9)
Minced meat polpette slow-cooked in tomato sauce. A homemade and succulent dish, perfect for dipping bread.
Cold Cheesecake
Cheesecake fredda
(1, 3, 7, 8)
No-bake fresh cheesecake with a crunchy biscuit base. Creamy and sweet, served cold.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
(1, 3, 7)
Soft carrot cake, spiced with cinnamon and often topped with cream cheese frosting. Moist and aromatic.
Coffee Tiramisu
Tiramisù al caffè
(1, 3, 7)
Famous layered Italian dessert with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Dusted with cocoa. Creamy and energizing.
Chocolate fondant cake
Torta fondente al cioccolato
(1)
Dark chocolate cake with a molten center or dense consistency. Intense cocoa flavor, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Pastry cream with crumble and red fruits
Crema pasticcera con crumble e frutti rossi
(1, 3, 7, 8)
Cup of sweet vanilla cream enriched with crunchy shortcrust pastry crumbs (crumble) and tart forest fruits.
JESSICA
JESSICA
Homemade tortelloni filled with beef and sausage with a creamy Grana cheese sauce
Large fresh pasta tortelli with a rich meat filling. Dressed with a velvety white cheese and cream sauce. A hearty and delicious dish.
OUR RAMEN
IL NOSTRO RAMEN
Homemade egg tagliolini in broth with pork belly and black kale
Reinterpretation of Japanese ramen with fresh Italian pasta in a flavorful broth. Served with fatty and tender pork and vegetables. A warm and invigorating dish.
BIRYANI
BIRYANI
Spicy Bangladeshi basmati rice sautéed in a pan
Aromatic fried rice dish, typical of South Asia. The rice grains are separated and rich in spices. Available with chicken or in a spicy vegetarian version.
GOULASH
GULASCH
Traditional beef braised served with "bramata" corn polenta (G)
Hungarian-origin meat stew, rich in paprika and onion. The meat is very tender and the sauce is thick. Accompanied by rustic corn polenta.
GARDEN
ORTO
Pan of radicchio, pumpkin, Sicilian broccoli, and black kale with grilled polenta (G, V)
Vegetarian dish with a mix of winter vegetables cooked in a pan. Served with slices of crunchy grilled polenta. Healthy and colorful.
CAMILLO
CAMILLO
Pot of fresh fish and shellfish stew in tomato sauce (G)
Fish and seafood soup in tomato sauce. Served directly in the cooking pot. Rich in sea flavor.
PAOLINA
PAOLINA
Roman-style semolina gnocchi baked with tomato sauce and Grana cheese
Discs of semolina cooked in milk, then baked with butter and cheese. Served here with a classic tomato sauce. Soft and golden.
LAMADREDIMARTINA
LAMADREDIMARTINA
Mezza manica from Gragnano with oxtail "vaccinara" sauce
Short ridged pasta dressed with the rich sauce of slow-cooked oxtail. Intense meat and celery flavor, typical of Rome.
ACHAB
ACHAB
Homemade maltagliati pasta with chickpeas and grilled cod
Irregular fresh pasta served with legumes and fish. The cod is grilled for a firm texture, combined with the creaminess of the chickpeas.
ROGER RABBIT
ROGER RABBIT
Rabbit "cacciatora" style with sautéed vegetables (G)
Rabbit stewed with herbs, wine, and tomato ("cacciatora" style). Delicate and flavorful white meat. Served with sautéed vegetables.
BATAK
BATAK
Boneless chicken thigh cooked on the grill served with pan-fried potatoes (G)
Simple and tasty grilled chicken, with crispy skin. Accompanied by golden pan-fried potatoes.
KRAKEN
KRAKEN
Pot of stewed baby octopuses with potatoes and croutons
Small octopuses slow-cooked in a stew with potatoes. Served in a terracotta pot ("coccio") with toasted bread to soak up the sauce.
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