Osteria Porta Castello

Toasted bread slices rubbed with garlic and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Crispy and flavorful, a classic rustic Italian appetizer.

Toasted bread topped with diced fresh tomatoes and basil. Fresh and light, ideal to start the meal.

White pizza base, baked with oil and salt. Soft inside and slightly crispy edges.

Rice croquette with tomato and a melting mozzarella center, breaded and fried. One of the most beloved Roman street foods.

A variation of supplì with Amatriciana seasoning, including guanciale and pecorino. Rich and bold flavor.

Rice croquette seasoned with Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper. Intense and spicy flavor, typical of Roman cuisine.

Battered and fried zucchini flower, filled with mozzarella and anchovies. Crispy outside and soft inside with a savory touch.

Slices of prosciutto crudo served with sweet melon. A classic sweet and savory combination, fresh and perfect for summer.

Prosciutto crudo served with fresh bufala mozzarella. A simple dish that highlights the quality of Italian ingredients.

Fresh bufala mozzarella, fresh tomato, and basil salad. Fresh, light, and dressed with olive oil.

Potato croquette enriched with Porchetta di Ariccia, a typical spiced pork roast from the Lazio region.

Potato croquette with a smoked provola and speck center. Smoky and tasty flavor.

Creamed cod croquette, fried and served with a fresh lime mayonnaise.

Pasta with a cream of pasteurized raw eggs, Pecorino Romano, crispy guanciale, and black pepper. Rich, savory, and creamy.

Pasta with tomato sauce, pan-fried guanciale, and pecorino cheese. A Roman classic with a bold flavor.

Pasta tossed with Pecorino Romano cheese and abundant black pepper. Simple yet intensely flavorful and spicy.

Spaghetti served with a simple sauce of sweet tomato and fresh basil leaves. The iconic dish of Italian cuisine.

Short, ring-shaped pasta served with a rich seafood sauce. Fresh sea flavor.

Layers of egg pasta alternated with meat ragù, béchamel sauce, and cheese, baked. A rich and comforting dish.

Long, flat pasta served with classic Bolognese ragù made with minced meat and tomato.

Fettuccine with basil pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh burrata stracciatella. Creamy and aromatic.

Large pasta tubes served with shrimp and a reduced crustacean sauce (bisque). Fragrant and flavorful.

Chicken breast cooked in a pan with sweet peppers. A light and colorful main course.

Minced meat meatballs slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Soft and flavorful, typical of home cooking.

Roasted octopus tentacles served on a velvety potato cream. Pleasant contrast between the octopus's crispness and the potatoes' softness.

Breaded and fried veal cutlet, served with roasted potatoes and sautéed chicory. A complete and hearty dish.

Thin slices of veal cooked with prosciutto crudo and sage, deglazed with white wine. Tender and aromatic.

Gilt-head bream fillet cooked and served on a bed of quickly stir-fried vegetables.

Braised purple cabbage with sweet Marsala wine. Sweet and sour side dish.

Blanched leafy greens sautéed with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. Flavorful and slightly spicy.

Classic stick-cut potatoes, fried until golden.

Potatoes cut into pieces and roasted with aromatic herbs. Crispy outside and soft inside.

A fresh mix of various lettuce varieties and raw seasonal vegetables.

Portion of mixed bread served in a basket to accompany the meal.

Simple white pizza seasoned with oil and rosemary. Excellent for sharing or as a bread substitute.

The most classic pizza with tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, and fresh basil.

Flavorful pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and salted anchovy fillets.

Pizza with Campana bufala mozzarella, fresh Pachino tomatoes, and basil.

Pizza topped with oil-packed tuna and sweet red onions. Bold and rustic flavor.

Spicy pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and slices of spicy salami.

Very rich pizza with various toppings including artichokes, mushrooms, cooked ham, and olives.

White pizza (no tomato) with mozzarella, mushrooms, and crumbled sausage. Autumnal flavor.

White pizza with a blend of four different cheeses. Creamy and flavorful.

Simple white pizza with mozzarella and sliced champignon mushrooms.

International salad with crisp lettuce, chicken, cheese shavings, and croutons, dressed with creamy Caesar dressing.

Rich and protein-packed salad with tuna, eggs, green beans, and olives. A fresh, complete dish.

Fresh Mediterranean-inspired salad with feta cheese, olives, and raw vegetables.

Famous Italian layered dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.

Cold cheesecake with a biscuit base and a berry topping.

Dessert made with crumbled shortcrust pastry filled with mascarpone cream, fresh strawberries, and mint.

Dense and moist chocolate cake, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Large bottle of mineral water.

Sweet carbonated cola-flavored beverage.

Sugar-free cola flavored beverage.

Sparkling orange-flavored beverage.

Sparkling lemon-lime flavored beverage.

Lemon-flavored iced tea.

Peach-flavored iced tea.

Italian hot drink made with espresso coffee and foamed milk.

Classic espresso coffee, short and intense.

Beer served on tap in a small size.

Beer served on tap in a medium size.

One-liter carafe of draft beer.

Beer served in a single bottle. Various brands available.

House selected red wine. Available by the glass or bottle.

House selected white wine. Available by the glass or bottle.

Italian alcoholic aperitif based on Prosecco, Aperol, and soda. Sweet and bitter taste.

A variation of the Spritz prepared with lemon liqueur instead of Aperol. Fresh and citrusy.

Classic cocktail based on gin and tonic water.

Long drink based on vodka and tonic water or lemon soda.

Italian sparkling white wine. Dry and refreshing.

Herbal liqueur typically drunk after a meal as a digestif.

Italian pomace brandy with high alcohol content.

Traditional sweet liqueur made from lemon peels.