Osteria Padì Vaticano








Osteria Padì, to offer a fast and satisfactory service, strongly recommends choosing a maximum of three different dishes per category per table from the menu. For any information on substances and allergens, you can consult the relevant documentation which will be provided to you upon request by the staff on duty.
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Il percorso
Mixed land appetizers, minimum for 2 people
A complete tasting of land appetizers designed to be shared. Includes a selection of cured meats, cheeses, and vegetables prepared according to traditional recipes. Perfect for starting the meal by tasting various specialties.
Crostini with sheep ricotta
Crostini con ricotta di pecora
Slices of toasted bread topped with fresh sheep's ricotta. The sweet and milky flavor of the ricotta contrasts pleasantly with the crunchiness of the bread.
Stewed pork rind
Cotiche al tegame
Pork rind stewed, typically with tomato and herbs. A traditional Roman peasant dish, rich in flavor and with a soft, gelatinous texture.
Caponata
Caponata
Sweet and sour side dish made with fried eggplant, celery, tomato, capers, and olives. A rich and flavorful dish, served at room temperature.
Nervetti with pickled vegetables
Nervetti con verdure all'aceto
Cold salad of "nervetti" (boiled veal cartilage) served with pickled vegetables. An appetizer with a unique texture, fresh and light.
Caprese
Caprese
Fresh salad with tomato slices, mozzarella (often buffalo mozzarella), and fresh basil, dressed with olive oil. A light and aromatic classic.
Coratella (lamb offal)
Coratella
Typical Roman dish based on lamb offal (lung, heart, liver) stewed with onions and sometimes artichokes. Intense and rustic flavor.
Cheese meatballs in tomato sauce
Polpettine di formaggio al pomodoro
Small meatballs made with cheese and breadcrumbs, cooked in tomato sauce. Soft and flavorful, great for dipping bread.
Mixed cured meats
Misto di salumi
Selection of aged Italian cured meats such as prosciutto, salami, and loin. Usually served with rustic bread.
"Frascarelli" with garlic, oil, chili pepper, anchovies, and breadcrumbs
“Frascarelli” aglio, olio, peperoncino, alici e mollica di pane
Traditional fresh pasta (similar to flour dumplings or very well-cooked rice) dressed with a spicy sauce of garlic, oil, chili pepper, anchovies, and crumbled crispy bread. A humble but very flavorful dish.
Linguine with mussels and pecorino
Linguine cozze e pecorino
Long pasta served with fresh mussels and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. The combination of fish and cheese creates a strong and savory flavor.
Fettuccine "monsignore" style with white ragù and truffle cream
Fettuccine alla “monsignore” ragù bianco e crema tartufata
Egg pasta dressed with a meat ragù without tomato and enriched with truffle cream. Rich, earthy, and aromatic flavor.
Tagliolini with truffle (seasonal)
Tagliolini al tartufo (stagionale)
Thin fresh pasta served simply with butter and fresh truffle shavings. A prized dish that enhances the aroma of the truffle.
Ask about the soup of the day
Chiedi della minestra del giorno
Soup or minestrone that varies depending on the fresh ingredients of the day. It could be vegetable, legume, or pasta-based.
Dish of the day
Piatto del giorno
Special dish prepared daily by the chef, not on the regular menu.
Roman-style tripe
Trippa alla romana
Tripe stewed for a long time with tomato, Roman mint, and pecorino cheese. A very flavorful and tender traditional peasant dish.
Meatballs in sauce
Polpette al sugo
Minced meatball cooked slowly in tomato sauce. Tender and juicy.
Chicken alla romana
Pollo alla romana
Pieces of chicken stewed with peppers, tomato, and wine. A rustic and colorful main course.
Saltimbocca alla romana
Saltimbocca alla romana
Thin slices of veal cooked with prosciutto and sage, deglazed with white wine. Tender and very flavorful meat.
Straccetti with arugula and cherry tomatoes
Straccetti rucola e pachino
Thin slices of beef quickly sautéed and served with fresh arugula and cherry tomatoes. A light and quick main course.
Braised beef cheek
Guancia di manzo brasata
Very tender cut of meat, slow-cooked in wine until extremely soft. Rich in collagen and flavor.
Oxtail stew "vaccinara" style
Coda alla vaccinara
Oxtail stewed with tomato, celery, raisins, and pine nuts. The meat is extremely tender and falls off the bone.
Veal breast "fornara" style
Petto di vitella alla fornara
Veal breast baked with potatoes, garlic, and rosemary. A traditional Roman roast dish.
Lamb cooked "hunter-style"
Abbacchio alla cacciatora
Suckling lamb cut into pieces and cooked in a pan with vinegar, rosemary, garlic, and anchovies. Strong and aromatic flavor.
Roasted potatoes
Patate al forno
Potatoes cut into pieces and roasted in the oven with rosemary. Crispy outside and soft inside.
French fries
Patatine fritte
Fried potato sticks. The classic side dish loved by everyone.
Green or mixed salad
Insalata verde o mista
Fresh seasonal salad, dressed with oil and vinegar.
Tomato salad
Insalata di pomodori
Fresh sliced tomatoes dressed with oil, salt, and oregano or basil.
Sautéed or lemon-dressed chicory
Cicoria ripassata o all’agro
Leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter taste. 'Ripassata' means sautéed in a pan with garlic, oil, and chili pepper; 'all'agro' means boiled and dressed with lemon.
Caponata
Caponata
Mixed vegetables (eggplant, celery, etc.) in a sweet and sour sauce. Flavorful and rich.
Roman-style artichokes (seasonal)
Carciofi alla romana (stagionale)
Whole artichokes, cleaned and stewed upside down with oil, water, garlic, parsley, and mint. Tender and aromatic.
Jewish-style artichokes (seasonal)
Carciofi alla giudia (stagionale)
Whole fried artichokes until they become crispy like chips. A specialty of Jewish-Roman cuisine.
Puntarelle (seasonal)
Puntarelle (stagionale)
Catalogna chicory sprouts served raw in a salad, dressed with an anchovy, garlic, and vinegar sauce. Crunchy and flavorful.
Cream caramel
Cream caramel
Spoon dessert made with milk, eggs, and sugar with caramel sauce. Soft and silky texture.
Sour cherry tart
Crostata di visciole
Shortcrust pastry tart filled with sour cherry jam. A typical dessert of Roman Jewish tradition.
Tiramisù
Tiramisù
Famous Italian layered dessert with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Creamy and energizing.
Ricotta and pear cake
Torta di ricotta e pere
Soft cake with a sweet ricotta and pear filling. Delicate and light.
Chocolate lava cake
Tortino al cioccolato
Small warm chocolate dessert, often with a soft, molten center.
Apple strudel with cinnamon ice cream
Strudel di mele con gelato alla cannella
Thin pastry dessert filled with apples, raisins, and pine nuts, served warm with cinnamon-flavored ice cream.
Fruit zuccotto
Zuccotto alla frutta
Dome-shaped semi-freddo dessert with sponge cake, cream, and fresh fruit.
Seasonal fruit
Frutta di stagione
Fresh fruit available according to the season.
Fruit salad
Macedonia
Fresh fruit salad cut into small pieces, dressed with lemon juice and sugar.
Pineapple
Ananas
Slices of fresh pineapple.
Forest fruits
Frutti di bosco
Mixed fresh red berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
Menu from the blackboard
Marinara
Marinara
Pizza with only tomato, garlic, oregano, and oil. Simple and vegan.
Margherita
Margherita
The most famous Italian pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
Napoli
Napoli
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and anchovies. Savory flavor.
Four Cheeses
Quattro Formaggi
White pizza with a selection of four melted cheeses (usually mozzarella, gorgonzola, fontina, and parmesan). Rich and creamy.
Mozzarella, Potatoes, Cod, and Truffle
Mozzarella Patate Baccalà e Tartufo
Gourmet white pizza with mozzarella, potatoes, cod, and truffle. A refined combination of land and sea.
Mozzarella, Artichokes, and Guanciale
Mozzarella Carciofi e Guanciale
White pizza with mozzarella, artichokes, and crispy guanciale. Typical Roman flavors.
Mozzarella, Eggplant, Tomato, and Parmesan
Mozzarella Melanzane Pomodoro e Parmigiano
Pizza reminiscent of eggplant parmigiana, with tomato, fried eggplant, and Parmesan cheese.
Mozzarella, Chicory, Sausage, and 'Nduja
Mozzarella Cicoria Salsiccia e Nduja
Flavorful pizza with sausage, bitter chicory, and spicy Calabrian 'nduja.
Mozzarella, Escarole, Anchovies, and Burrata
Mozzarella Scarola Alici e Burrata
White pizza with escarole (slightly bitter vegetable), salted anchovies, and creamy burrata added fresh.
Mozzarella, Cardoncello Mushrooms, Truffle
Mozzarella Funghi Cardoncelli Tartufo
White pizza with prized mushrooms and truffle. Intense forest aroma.
Mozzarella, Datterino Tomatoes, Sheep Ricotta, and Black Pepper
Mozzarella Datterino Ricotta di Pecora e Pepe Nero
White pizza with sweet cherry tomatoes, flavorful sheep ricotta, and black pepper. Balanced and tasty.
Daily specials written on the blackboard
Paccheri with asparagus, sea bass, and bottarga
Paccheri asparagi spigola e bottarga
Large format pasta with a refined dressing of asparagus, sea bass, and grated dried fish roe (bottarga) on top.
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe with mint
Tonnarelli cacio pepe e mentuccia
A variation of the classic cacio e pepe with the addition of Roman mint, which adds freshness to the dish.
Frascarelli with cardoncello mushrooms, sausage, and 'nduja
Frascarelli cardoncelli salsiccia e nduja
Typical pasta dressed with cardoncello mushrooms, flavorful sausage, and spicy 'nduja.
Spaghetti carbonara with truffle
Spaghetti alla carbonara con tartufo
The classic carbonara enriched with the prized flavor of truffle.
Gnocchetti with mussels, broccoli, and pecorino
Gnocchetti cozze broccoli e pecorino
Short fresh pasta with sea mussels, broccoli, and pecorino cheese. An interesting mix of land and sea flavors.
Asparagus, eggs, and truffle
Asparagi uova e tartufo
A classic appetizer or light main course: asparagus served with eggs (often fried or scrambled) and truffle shavings.
Fried small fish
Frittura di paranza
Fried small fish, typical of the day's catch. Crispy and flavorful.
Beef tagliata with truffle
Tagliata di manzo al tartufo
Grilled beef sliced and served with fresh truffle shavings.
Bread
Pane
Bread basket.
Butter
Burro
Portion of butter.
Contains Dairy
Peanut Allergy
Contains Fish
Contains Shellfish
Gluten Free
Vegan Options
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