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Vicolo dei Modelli, 56, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Caprese with buffalo mozzarella
Caprese con mozzarella di bufala
Buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil
A fresh and light appetizer typical of Italian cuisine. Consists of slices of fresh buffalo mozzarella served with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil.
Prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella
Prosciutto e mozzarella di bufala
A classic Italian pairing. Aged cured ham served with fresh and milky buffalo mozzarella.
House Appetizer
Antipasto della casa
Cured meats mix, honey, cheeses
An assorted selection of specialties chosen by the chef. Includes various aged cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by honey to enhance their flavors.
Octopus salad
Insalata di polpo
Octopus, tomato, olives, celery
Cold seafood salad with tender boiled octopus. Dressed with olive oil, cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh celery.
Roman-style artichoke (seasonal)
Carciofo alla romana (stagionale)
Typical specialty from Rome. The whole artichoke is cleaned and slowly braised with oil, garlic, parsley, and mint.
Eggplant Parmesan
Parmigiana
Baked dish of fried eggplant, layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan, then baked.
Meatballs in sauce
Polpette al sugo
Minced meat meatballs slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce. A homemade and flavorful dish.
Zucchini flowers 3 pcs
Fiori di zucca 3pz
Zucchini flowers, mozzarella, beer batter, white flour, eggs, oil-packed anchovies
Fried zucchini flowers in crispy batter. Stuffed with melting mozzarella and a anchovy fillet for a savory touch.
Tomato bruschetta 2 pcs
Bruschetta al pomodoro 2pz
Slices of toasted bread seasoned with diced fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
Bread
Pane
Portion of bread to accompany the meal.
Carbonero
Carbonero
Cuttlefish ink, egg, cured pork cheek, pecorino
A twist on carbonara enriched with cuttlefish ink. It combines the flavor of the sea with the creaminess of egg and pecorino with the crunchiness of cured pork cheek.
Clams with bottarga
Vongole con bottarga
Long pasta served with fresh clams and a sprinkle of bottarga (dried fish roe) which gives an intense and savory flavor.
Spaghetti alla gricia with artichokes (seasonal)
Spaghetti alla gricia con carciofi (stagionale)
A variation of the classic Roman Gricia. Pasta dressed with crispy cured pork cheek, Pecorino Romano, and the addition of artichokes.
Pecorino cheese, pepper, and truffle
Cacio, pepe e tartufo
Rich and aromatic dish. The classic Roman pecorino cheese and black pepper cream is enhanced with truffle.
Pesto and Argentine shrimp
Pesto e gambero argentino
Pesto, pistachio, Argentine shrimp
Pasta dressed with an aromatic pesto and sweet Argentine shrimp. Garnished with pistachios for added crunch.
Peppery shrimp
Gambero pepato
Pasta dish with shrimp, characterized by a strong note of pepper and Mediterranean flavors.
Pistachio pesto
Pesto al pistacchio
Pesto, pistachio, and mozzarella
Pasta wrapped in a creamy pistachio pesto. Served with mozzarella for a fresh and milky touch.
Artichokes and cured pork cheek (seasonal)
Carciofi e guanciale (stagionale)
Rice, steamed artichokes with cured pork cheek, butter, pecorino, pepper
A rice dish enriched with artichokes and crispy cured pork cheek. Creamed with butter and pecorino for a creamy consistency.
Margherita
Margherita
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, mozzarella
The quintessential Italian pizza. Simple base with tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, and basil.
Mushrooms
Funghi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms
Classic pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and sliced champignon mushrooms.
Vegetarian
Vegetariana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled vegetables
Pizza rich with mixed grilled vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, and peppers on a tomato and mozzarella base.
Caprese
Caprese
Tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella
Fresh white pizza, dressed after baking with slices of raw tomato and buffalo mozzarella.
Four Cheese
Quattro Formaggi
Rich and creamy white pizza with a selection of four different melted cheeses.
Diavola
Diavola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami
Spicy flavored pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and spicy salami.
Capricciosa
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, cured ham, olives, artichokes, egg
Pizza generously topped with tomato, mozzarella, ham, artichoke hearts, olives, and egg.
Seafood
Frutti di mare
Tomato sauce, mussels, shrimp, clams
Seafood pizza with tomato sauce, mussels, clams, and shrimp.
Salmon
Salmone
Mozzarella, salmon
Delicate white pizza with mozzarella and salmon, often served with parsley or arugula.
Beef fillet
Filetto di manzo
Prized cut of beef, tender and lean. Grilled to your desired doneness.
Grilled Steak
Bistecca alla Griglia
Grilled beef steak. Simple and flavorful, it enhances the natural taste of the meat.
Sliced steak
Tagliata
Sliced steak with rosemary or balsamic vinegar
Grilled beef served sliced. Seasoned with aromatic rosemary or balsamic vinegar.
Chicken breast or pork loin with lemon
Petto di Pollo o Arista al limone
Grilled chicken breast with lemon and butter
White meat (chicken or pork) cooked in a pan or grilled. Served with a fresh lemon and butter sauce.
Scaloppine
Scaloppina
lemon / mushrooms
Thin slices of floured meat browned in a pan. Served with lemon or mushroom sauce.
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Veal slice, cured ham, sage
Typical Roman dish. Thin slices of veal cooked with cured ham and a sage leaf, deglazed with white wine.
Fiorentina 1Kg
Fiorentina 1Kg
Fiorentine Steak (2.2 lb)
Large bone-in steak, a typical Tuscan cut. Grilled, usually served rare.
Crispy octopus
Polpo croccante
Grilled octopus, mashed potatoes
Grilled octopus tentacles until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served on a bed of mashed potatoes.
Sea bass "acqua pazza" style
Spigola all'acqua pazza
Sea bass, cherry tomatoes and herbs, baked potatoes
Fish fillet cooked in a light broth of water, cherry tomatoes, oil, and herbs. Accompanied by potatoes.
Grilled Salmon Slice
Trancio di salmone alla Piastra
Salmon slice with puree
Fresh salmon fillet cooked on the grill. Simply served with mashed potatoes.
Mixed grilled fish
Grigliata mista di Pesce
mixed grilled fish
Assorted selection of fresh grilled fish and crustaceans. Ideal for tasting different varieties of seafood.
Seafood sauté
Sauté del golfo
Mussels, clams, shrimp, and cherry tomatoes
Seafood soup sautéed in a pan with cherry tomatoes and oil. Rich in mussels, clams, and shrimp.
Baked Lobster
Astice al Forno
1/2 baked lobster
Half baked lobster, often gratinated or simply seasoned to enhance its sweet and prized meat.
Chef's Dessert
Dolce dello chef
Special dessert prepared daily by the chef.
Tiramisu
Tiramisù
Famous Italian spoon dessert. Layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee alternated with mascarpone cream and cocoa.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Cheesecake made with creamy fresh cheese on a crumbled biscuit base.
Seasonal fruit
Frutta di stagione
Selection of fresh fruit available according to the season.
Panna cotta
Panna cotta
Delicate spoon dessert made with cream, milk, and sugar thickened with gelatin.
Mixed Gelato
Gelato Misto
Cup with scoops of mixed flavor gelato.
Still/sparkling water
Acqua naturale/frizzante
Mineral water served in bottles, still or sparkling.
Fanta
Fanta
Orange-flavored carbonated drink.
Fruit juice
Succo di frutta
Non-alcoholic fruit drink.
Sprite
Sprite
Lemon and lime flavored carbonated drink.
Lemon soda
Lemon soda
Italian lemon-flavored carbonated drink.
Coke cola / zero
Coca cola /zero
Cola-flavored carbonated drink, classic or sugar-free.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol Spritz
Italian aperitif cocktail based on Prosecco, Aperol, and soda.
Gin tonic/Lemon
Gin tonic/Lemon
Gin-based long drink served with tonic water or lemonade and ice.
Campari Spritz
Campari Spritz
A variation of the Spritz prepared with Campari Bitter, Prosecco, and soda. A more bitter taste.
Cuba Libre
Cuba Libre
Cocktail based on rum, cola, and lime juice.
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello Sprit
Fresh and citrusy Spritz prepared with limoncello liqueur.
Bellini
Bellini
Sweet cocktail based on peach puree and Prosecco.
Rossini
Rossini
Fruity cocktail made with strawberry puree and Prosecco.
Negroni
Negroni
Classic Italian cocktail, strong and dry, based on gin, red vermouth, and Campari.
Birra Nastro Azzurro
Birra Nastro Azzurro
Premium Italian lager beer, clear and refreshing with a slight bitter aftertaste.
Ichusa Beer
Birra Ichusa
Unfiltered Sardinian beer, with a full and slightly hoppy taste.
Birra Peroni
Birra Peroni
The classic Italian lager beer. Light, balanced, and thirst-quenching.
Tourtel (no alcohol)
Tourtel (no alcol)
Non-alcoholic beer that retains the classic taste of light beer.
Birra Corona
Birra Corona
Light and refreshing Mexican beer, usually served with a slice of lime.
Birra Moretti
Birra Moretti
Traditional Italian lager beer, with a smooth and slightly malty taste.
White Grappa
Grappa Bianca
Young and clear pomace distillate. Dry and decisive taste.
Gin
Gin
Juniper-flavored distillate, served by the glass.
Rum
Rum
Spirit obtained from the distillation of sugar cane, served by the glass.
Grappa
Grappa
Italian pomace distillate, served after a meal to aid digestion.
Whisky
Wisky
Aged cereal distillate, served by the glass.
Wine from Montepulciano
Vino di Monte Pulciano
Full-bodied and fruity red wine from the Montepulciano area.
Wine from Tuscany
Vino di Toscana
Tuscan regional wine served by the glass.
Double espresso
Caffè doppio
Double shot of espresso served in a large cup.
Coffee
Caffè
Classic Italian espresso, short and intense.
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
Drink based on espresso and foamed milk.
Americano
Americano
Espresso diluted with hot water, for a lighter and less concentrated taste.
Contains Dairy
Peanut Allergy
Contains Fish
Contains Shellfish
Gluten Free
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