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Osteria Circo

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Appetizers
First Courses
Main Courses
Side Dishes
Desserts
Beverages
Draft beer
Wine List
Appetizers

House appetizer, 4 courses of the day

Antipasto della casa 4 portate del giorno

A variable selection of four appetizers chosen by the chef based on the day's ingredients. An excellent choice to taste different house specialties. Ideal for sharing.

20
$23.00

Fried buffalo mozzarella in a carriage with Sicilian anchovies and panko breading

Mozzarella di bufala in carrozza e acciughe siciliane con panatura al panko

1,3,4,5,7

Fried buffalo mozzarella in a crispy panko breading, enhanced with Sicilian anchovies. A warm, stringy, and flavorful appetizer.

10
$12.00

Fried eggplant parmigiana, tomato sauce, fior di latte, and parmigiano

Parmigiana melanzane fritte, sugo di pomodoro, fior di latte e parmigiano

7,9

Fried eggplant layered with tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, and Parmigiano cheese. A rich and comforting Italian classic.

10
$12.00

Jewish-style fried artichoke

Carciofo alla giudia

5 (the most delicious flower, cooked at two temperatures as tradition dictates)

Whole artichoke fried twice according to Jewish-Roman tradition. The outer leaves become crispy like chips, while the heart remains tender.

8
$9.00

Fried chicken strips

Sfilacci di pollo fritti

1,3,5

Breaded and fried chicken strips. Crispy and tasty, served hot.

8
$9.00

Traditional supplì with Acquerello rice, beef ragù, and fior di latte

Supplì tradizionale con riso acquerello al ragù di manzo e fior di latte

1,3, 5,7,9

Typical Roman street food: a rice croquette with tomato and meat, with a heart of melted mozzarella, breaded and fried. Eaten piping hot by hand.

3
$3.00

Cacio e pepe potato croquette, smoked

Crocchetta di patate cacio e pepe, affumicato

1,3, 5,7

Potato croquette flavored with pecorino cheese and black pepper, with a smoky note. Soft inside and crispy outside.

3
$3.00

Codfish croquettes with mashed potatoes and onions, panko-breaded and served on a Roman-style chickpea cream with rosemary

Polpette di baccalà mantecato con patate e cipolle, panate al panko servite su crema di ceci alla romana al rosmarino

1,3,4,5,7

Creamy codfish and potato croquettes, panko-fried and served on a rosemary-infused chickpea puree. A mix of sea and land flavors.

12
$14.00

Charcuterie and DOP cheese board for 2 people, honey, and walnuts

Tagliere di salumi e formaggi dop per 2 persone, miele e noci

7,8

Selection of quality Italian cured meats and cheeses, served with honey and walnuts. Portion ideal for sharing between two.

20
$23.00

Bassiano Prosciutto di Parma 24 months gran riserva Reggiani

Prosciutto di Bassiano 24 mesi gran riserva Reggiani

Prized cured raw ham aged for 24 months, from the Bassiano area. Intense and savory flavor.

14
$16.00

Focaccia with good olive oil and rosemary

Focaccia ojo bono e rosmarino

1

Simple bread focaccia seasoned with quality extra virgin olive oil and rosemary. Fragrant and aromatic.

6
$7.00

Focaccia with dried beef

Focaccia con la carne secca di manzo

From an ancient Jewish-Roman recipe, aged in-house for 60 days. 1

Focaccia served with artisanal dried and aged beef, a specialty of Jewish-Roman cuisine similar to bresaola but more flavorful.

16
$19.00
First Courses

Linguine with garlic, oil, chili, chicory cream, and crispy breadcrumbs

Linguine ajo, ojo, peperoncino, crema di cicoria e mollica croccante

1,4

Long pasta with garlic, oil, and chili pepper, enriched with a bitter chicory cream and crispy toasted breadcrumbs. A flavorful reinterpretation of a classic.

13
$15.00

Rigatoni Mancini Carbonara

Rigatoni Mancini alla carbonara

1,3, 7,12 (guanciale, pasteurized egg, pecorino, and parmigiano)

Short pasta served with a creamy sauce made with egg, pecorino and parmigiano cheese, and crispy guanciale. The symbol of Rome, rich and peppery.

15
$17.00

Handmade pici pasta (water and flour), Cibaria brand Pecorino cheese, 3-pepper mix, and Toma cheese aged in grape skins

Pici artigianali acqua e farina, pecorino romano az Cibaria, mix di 3 pepe e Toma affinata alle vinacce

1,7

Rustic handmade spaghettoni pasta with a cream of Pecorino and Toma cheese, finished with a blend of three peppers. Intense flavor and chewy texture.

15
$17.00

Bucatini Mancini Amatriciana

Bucatini Mancini all'amatriciana

1,7,8 (guanciale, Rosso Gargano peeled tomatoes, and pecorino)

Hollow long pasta with tomato sauce, guanciale, and pecorino. A Roman classic with a strong and savory flavor.

15
$17.00

Thick egg fettuccine, white guinea fowl ragù from Scudellaro farm with summer black truffle

Fettuccine all'uovo spesse, ragù bianco di faraona az. Scudellaro con tartufo nero estivo

1,3,7,9

Fresh egg pasta with a white guinea fowl ragù and black truffle shavings. An elegant and fragrant dish.

15
$17.00

Thick egg fettuccine, tomato, basil, tossed with 24-month aged Parmigiano and Az. Cibaria Pecorino

Fettuccine all'uovo spesse, pomodoro, basilico, mantecate con parmigiano 24 mesi e pecorino Az. Cibaria

1,3,7,9

Fresh pasta with tomato and basil, made creamy by tossing with aged cheeses. Simple yet rich in flavor.

15
$17.00

Hand-folded tortello filled with the day's catch and tossed in a light datterino tomato and basil sauce

Tortello chiuso a mano ripieno di pescato del giorno e ripassato in un sughetto di datterino fresco e basilico

1,3,4,12

Artisanal fresh pasta filled with fresh fish, served with a light datterino tomato and basil sauce. Delicate seafood flavor.

18
$21.00

Rigatoni Mancini Gricia

Rigatoni Mancini alla gricia

(Marche guanciale, Roman pecorino, and black pepper) 1,7,12

Considered the ancestor of Carbonara, it's pasta with crispy guanciale, pecorino, and black pepper, without egg or tomato. Very savory and decisive flavor.

15
$17.00

Seafood first course of the day

Primo del giorno di mare

Seafood pasta dish that varies daily. Ask the staff for details.

15
$17.00
Main Courses

Selected beef tagliata, grilled, Maldon salt, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Tagliata di manzo selezionato, cotto alla griglia, sale di maldon e giro di olio evo

Grilled beef steak, sliced, simply seasoned with fine salt and extra virgin olive oil. Juicy and flavorful.

24
$28.00

Beef tartare "Duchessa di Wolf"

Tartare di manzo "Duchessa di Wolf"

8

Raw beef, hand-cut and seasoned. Fresh and delicate, for raw meat lovers.

22
$25.00

Selected boneless beef ribeye steak, grilled, Maldon salt, and a drizzle of good olive oil

Costata disossata di manzo selezionata alla griglia, sale di maldon e giro di olio bono

Grilled boneless beef steak. Simply served to enhance the flavor of the meat.

22
$25.00

Fresh tuna croquettes with datterino tomato sauce and basil

Polpette di tonno fresco con salsa di datterino e basilico

Soft croquettes made with fresh tuna, served in a tomato and basil sauce. A seafood alternative to classic meatballs.

20
$23.00

1/2 Scudellaro farm grilled chicken with baked Tuscia potatoes and our homemade bbq sauce

1/2 polletto az Scudellaro alla griglia con patate della Tuscia al forno e salsa bbq fatta da noi

10,12

Half grilled chicken served with baked potatoes and artisanal barbecue sauce. A rustic and flavorful dish.

18
$21.00

200g honest beef smash burger, homemade

Smash burger sincero di manzo da 200g fatto in casa

1,7

Beef smash burger cooked on the griddle to create a crispy crust, served in a bun. Juicy and tasty.

16
$19.00

Honest 250g beef burger

Hamburger sincero di manzo da 250 gr

served with french fries, truffle mayo, and our homemade bbq sauce 1,3,5,7,10,12

Large beef burger served on a plate or in a bun, accompanied by french fries and artisanal truffle and barbecue sauces.

18
$21.00

Breaded veal cutlet

Fettina panata di vitella

Breaded and fried veal cutlet. Golden and crispy, a classic Italian comfort food.

16
$19.00

Veggie burger made from legumes, lightly spiced, served with grilled vegetables and vegan soy mayo

Veggie burger di legumi, leggermente speziato servito con verdure alla griglia e mayo alla soia vegan

1

Vegetarian burger made from legumes and spices, served with a side of vegetables and vegan mayonnaise. A tasty meat-free option.

18
$21.00

Grandma's beef croquettes in sauce, served with warm focaccia

Polpette di solo manzo della nonna al sugo, servite con focaccia calda

1,3,7

Classic meat croquettes in tomato sauce, soft and flavorful. Served with focaccia for 'scarpetta' (mopping up the sauce).

18
$21.00

Seafood main course of the day

Secondo del giorno di mare

Fish main course that varies daily based on the catch. Ask for details.

24
$28.00
Side Dishes

Field chicory sautéed with garlic, oil, and chili

Cicorietta di campo ripassata ajo, ojo e peperoncino

Wild chicory sautéed with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. Bitter and spicy flavor, a typical Roman side dish.

8
$9.00

Seasonal vegetable pan-fry

Padellotto di verdure secondo stagione

Mixed seasonal vegetables sautéed in a pan. Simple and healthy.

8
$9.00

Grilled vegetables

Verdure alla griglia

Selection of vegetables (usually zucchini, eggplant, peppers) cooked on the grill.

8
$9.00

Tuscia baked potatoes with garlic and rosemary

Patate al forno della tuscia ajo e rosmarino

Roasted potatoes seasoned with garlic and rosemary. Crispy outside and soft inside.

8
$9.00

Homemade french fries with truffle mayo

Patate fritte fatte in casa con mayo al tartufo

3,5,10

Homemade french fries served with truffle-flavored mayonnaise.

12
$14.00

Circus salads

Insalatone del circo

3,4,5,10 (with tuna in oil)

Large mixed salad enriched with tuna in oil. A fresh and light dish.

8
$9.00

Mixed salad

Insalata mista

Simple salad of fresh raw vegetables.

Farmer's salad with fresh spinach, organic pecorino from Casali del Pino farm, walnuts, pears, and saba sauce

Insalata del contadino con spinacino fresco, pecorino bio az. Casali del Pino, noci, pere e salsa saba

7,8

Rich salad with spinach, pecorino cheese, walnuts, pears, and a sweet grape must (saba) dressing. A balance of sweet and savory flavors.

10
$12.00
Desserts

House Tiramisu

Tiramisù della casa

1,3,7,12

The most famous Italian dessert: layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa. Creamy and energizing.

8
$9.00

Berry cheesecake

Cheesecake ai frutti di bosco

1,3,7,8

Fresh cheesecake with a biscuit base and a berry topping. Sweet and slightly tart.

8
$9.00

Shortcrust tartlet with pastry cream and berries

Tartelletta di frolla con crema pasticcera e frutti di bosco

1,3,7,8,12

Shortcrust pastry basket filled with pastry cream and garnished with fresh berries.

8
$9.00

70% dark chocolate cake with a shot of rum

Mattonella al cioccolato fondente al 70% con shot di rum

3,7,8,12

Dense dark chocolate dessert served with a shot of rum. For true chocolate lovers.

8
$9.00

Lemon sorbet

Sorbetto al limone

Frozen lemon dessert, refreshing and digestive, often served as a drink.

6
$7.00

Lemon sorbet with vodka and prosecco

Sgroppino con vodka e prosecco

Creamy dessert cocktail based on lemon sorbet, vodka, and prosecco. Fresh and lightly alcoholic.

8
$9.00

Sicilian cannolo served with a spoon, with candied orange peel, pistachios, and chocolate

Cannolo siciliano al cucchiaio, con scorze di arance candite, pistacchi e cioccolato

1,7,8

Sweet ricotta served with a spoon with the typical ingredients of a Sicilian cannolo: crispy wafer, candied fruit, pistachio, and chocolate.

8
$9.00

Dessert of the day

Dolce del giorno

Chef's daily sweet proposal. Ask for details.

8
$9.00
Beverages

1 liter microfiltered water

Acqua microfiltrata 1 litro

Table water served in a carafe.

2
$2.00

Soft drinks

Bibite

Carbonated soft drinks (Coca Cola, Fanta, etc.).

3
$3.00

Amari - Limoncello - Sambuca

Amari - Limoncello - Sambuca

Typical Italian digestif liqueurs for after a meal.

5
$6.00

Coffee - Barley

Caffe - Orzo

Italian espresso or barley coffee.

2
$2.00

Decaffeinated

Decaffeinato

Decaffeinated espresso coffee.

2.50
$3.00
Draft beer

Ichnusa

Ichnusa Anima Sarda

Ichnusa Anima Sarda

Lager - 4.7% Vol

Light and refreshing Sardinian lager beer, with a moderate hop flavor.

3~

Ichnusa Non Filtrata

Ichnusa Non Filtrata

Lager - 5% Vol

Unfiltered lager beer, cloudy in appearance and with a fuller, more aromatic taste than the classic.

3~

Ichnusa Ambra Limpida

Ichnusa Ambra Limpida

Lager - 5% Vol

Amber lager beer, balanced and thirst-quenching.

4~
Wine List

House wine

Vino della casa

House wine, available in white or red. A simple and economical option.

7~

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