Ristorante La Villetta dal 1940
Ristorante La Villetta dal 1940
Ristorante La Villetta dal 1940
Traditional Roman cuisine with typical dishes and reinterpretations.
The Host's Moving Appetizer
Trust me! You have to try a bit of everything. Let the Host advise you (He never makes a mistake)
Roman Tripe with Mint
Trippa alla Romana con la Mentuccia
9
Beef tripe slowly stewed with tomato, Roman mint, and pecorino. A traditional peasant dish with intense flavor and soft texture.
€10
≈ $12.00Beans with pork rind
Facioli co e cotiche
9
Beans stewed with pork rind. A rustic, dense, and very flavorful dish, typical of Roman popular cuisine.
€10
≈ $12.00Boiled Beef "Picchiapo" Style
Bollito alla "Picchiapo"
Boiled beef meat pan-fried with onion and tomato. The meat is tender and juicy thanks to the double cooking.
€10
≈ $12.00Fried eggplant, with basil
Melanzane fritte, ar basilico
1
Fried eggplant slices, simply dressed with fresh basil. Crispy outside and soft inside.
€10
≈ $12.00Sor Ada's (my grandmother's) Meatballs in Sauce
Porpettine ar sugo Sor Ada (mi nonna)
1, 3, 7, 9
Meatballs cooked in tomato sauce according to grandma's recipe. Soft and flavorful, perfect for dipping bread.
€10
≈ $12.00Fried Carbonara Meatballs with crispy guanciale
Porpettine Carbonara fritte e cor guancialetto croccante
1, 3, 7
Fried meatballs with a carbonara-inspired filling, served with crispy guanciale. A delicious and rich appetizer.
€10
≈ $12.00The Best Roman First Courses
As my Grandma used to make them...
The Unchallenged Queen: The Host's Moving Carbonara
La Regina Incontrastata: la Carbonara Commovente dell'Oste
1, 3, 7
Pasta dressed with egg yolk cream, Roman pecorino, and crispy guanciale. Iconic Roman dish, rich and creamy without cream.
€17
≈ $20.00Roman Pici with Amatriciana
Er Picio Romano all'Amatriciana
1, 7
Thick fresh pasta (pici) with tomato sauce, guanciale, and pecorino. Strong and slightly spicy flavor.
€17
≈ $20.00Tonnarello Cacio & Pepe (bold as tradition dictates)
Tonnarello a Cacio & Pepe (belli cazzuti come dice la tradizione)
1, 7
Fresh egg pasta tossed with Roman pecorino cheese and abundant black pepper. Simple, creamy, and spicy.
€17
≈ $20.00Tonnarello alla Gricia with double crispy guanciale and black rind pecorino
Tonnarello alla Gricia cor doppio guancialetto croccante e pecorino coccia nera
1, 7
Pasta alla "gricia" (white amatriciana) with pecorino and guanciale, without tomato. Intense cheese and cured meat flavor.
€17
≈ $20.00Rigatoni with Pajata
Rigatoni co la Pajata
1, 7, 9
Pasta with tomato sauce and pajata (veal intestine). Historic dish with a unique creamy flavor from the curdled milk inside the intestine.
€18
≈ $21.00Rigatoni alla Vaccinara with a piece of oxtail inside
Rigatoni alla Vaccinara cor pezzo de coda dentro
1, 7, 9
Rigatoni dressed with oxtail stew sauce, served with a piece of meat. Rich and very flavorful.
€18
≈ $21.00Homemade Gnocchi with Garlic, Oil, Chili Pepper, and Pecorino
Gnocchi fatti 'n casa Ajo Ojo e Peperoncino cor Pecorino
1
Potato gnocchi dressed with oil, garlic, chili pepper, and pecorino. A simple classic made special by the fresh pasta.
€17
≈ $20.00Water and flour gnocchi (the firm ones with 4 chili peppers, arrabbiata style)
Gnocchi acqua e farina (quelli duretti ai 4 peperoncini all'arrabbiata)
1, 7
Gnocchi without potatoes, firmer, served with a very spicy tomato sauce (arrabbiata).
€17
≈ $20.00Spaghettone alla puttanesca
Spaghettone alla puttanesca
1, 4
Spaghetti with tomato sauce, olives, capers, and anchovies. Savory and decisive flavor.
€17
≈ $20.00The Best Typical Roman Main Courses
As my father used to choose it... Er Sor Aldo
Abbacchio Scottadito
Abbacchio Scottadito
Lamb chops grilled at high temperature. Eaten piping hot with your hands, hence the name "scottadito" (finger-burning).
€22
≈ $25.00Saltimbocca alla Romana
Saltimbocca alla Romana
1, 3
Veal slices with prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine. A quick, flavorful, and tender dish.
€22
≈ $25.00Roman Tripe with Mint
Trippa alla Romana co a Mentuccia
9
Tripe stewed with tomato, mint, and pecorino. Main course portion, abundant and substantial.
€16
≈ $19.00Oxtail Stew
Coda alla Vaccinara
8, 9
Oxtail stewed for a long time with tomato, celery, raisins, and pine nuts. The meat is very tender and falls off the bone.
€22
≈ $25.00Chicken with Peppers
Pollo co i peperoni
Chicken pieces cooked in a pan with peppers. The sauce is sweet and aromatic, perfect for dipping bread.
€18
≈ $21.00Roman Rolls
Involtini alla romana
1, 9
Thin slices of beef rolled up with a savory filling (often carrot, celery, or prosciutto), cooked in sauce.
€22
≈ $25.00Stewed Cod with Potatoes
Baccalà in umido co le patate
1, 4
Cod and potato stew with tomato. A rustic single dish where flavors blend perfectly.
€24
≈ $28.00Oven-baked lamb stuffed with artichokes
Agnello (Abbacchio) al forno ripieno di carciofi
(when in season)
Roast lamb stuffed with artichokes. A festive and rich dish, typical of Roman Easter.
€24
≈ $28.00SIDE DISHES
Roasted Potatoes
Patate al Forno
Diced potatoes baked with rosemary. Crispy outside and soft inside.
€7
≈ $8.00Puntarelle with Anchovies
Puntarelle co l'alicetta
4
Raw catalogna chicory sprouts, dressed with an anchovy, garlic, and vinegar sauce. Fresh, crunchy, and slightly bitter.
€7
≈ $8.00Escarole with pine nuts and raisins
Scarola co pinoli e uvetta
8
Sautéed escarole with sweet raisins and pine nuts. A traditional sweet and sour side dish.
€7
≈ $8.00Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Broccoletti ripassati
Broccoli or turnip greens boiled and then sautéed in a pan with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. Decisive and slightly bitter flavor.
€7
≈ $8.00Grilled / Pan-fried Porcini Mushrooms
Funghi Porcini alla Griglia / Padella
(when in season)
Fresh porcini mushrooms cooked grilled or sautéed in a pan. The best way to appreciate the mushroom's flavor.
€18~
The Host's Best Desserts
The Famous Triumph ME COJONI
Er Famosissimo Trionfo ME COJONI
1, 3, 7, 8 Let us explain it to you, a delight! Because when the Host brings it to you with a bow... People say... Damn it!!
A spectacular and very abundant dessert, designed to be shared. The colorful name expresses astonishment at its size and deliciousness.
€40
≈ $46.00The Trionfetto also here with the bow and the Host
Er Trionfetto pure qua c'è l'inchino e pure l'Oste
1, 3, 7, 8
Reduced version of the "Triumph", still abundant and spectacular. A mix of house desserts.
€25
≈ $29.00The Super Big Mokone Bottega Mia filled with Tiramisu, top and bottom
Er Super Mokone Bottega Mia pieno de Tiramisù sopra e sotto
1, 3, 7, 8 above and below
Large portion of tiramisu served in an original way, possibly using a giant moka pot. Rich in mascarpone and coffee.
€30
≈ $35.00Tiramisu Anna Maria in a small Moka pot
Tiramisù Anna Maria su Moka (caffettiera) piccola
1, 3, 7, 8
Single portion of tiramisu served directly inside a small moka coffee pot. Cute presentation for a classic spoon dessert.
€9
≈ $10.00Roman Jewish Cheesecake with Ricotta and Sour Cherries
Crostata Romana Giudaica Ricotta e Visciole
1, 3, 7, 8
Typical dessert from the Jewish Ghetto of Rome. Shortcrust pastry filled with sweet ricotta and sour cherries. Perfect balance between sweet and tart.
€9
≈ $10.00Fresh Cream, Nutella, and Pistachio Maritozzo
Maritozzo Panna fresca, nutella e pistacchi
1, 3, 7, 8
Soft sweet bun cut in half and generously filled with whipped cream, Nutella, and chopped pistachios. A delicious calorie bomb.
€9
≈ $10.00Fried St. Joseph's Day Pastries
Bignè fritti di San Giuseppe
1, 3, 7
Fried choux pastry filled with pastry cream. Typical of Father's Day (San Giuseppe) but often available year-round.
€9
≈ $10.00Ricotta and Rum Ravioli
Ravioli Ricotta e Rhum
1, 3, 7
Ravioli-shaped desserts, probably fried or baked, with a ricotta filling flavored with rum.
€9
≈ $10.00Coppa Villetta with cream ice cream and our homemade zabaglione with wild berries and Nutella
Coppa Villetta con gelato alla crema e lo zabaione fatto da noantri con frutti di Bosco e Nutella
Rich ice cream cup with cream, homemade zabaglione, wild berries, and Nutella. A very decadent spoon dessert.
€12
≈ $14.00The Master Ice Cream Maker (jokingly called "The Depraved Ice Cream")
Er Mastro Gelatiere (chiamato simpaticamente "Er Gelato Depravato")
(pistachio flavor from Bronte and salted ricotta with Modica chocolate shavings and orange zest, on a bed of whipped cream and crumble) 3, 7, 8
Complex artisanal ice cream with pistachio, salted ricotta, chocolate, and orange. Served scenographically with cream and crumble.
€25
≈ $29.00Lemon Sorbet with Mint and Wild Berries
Sorbetto Limone Mentuccia e Frutti di Bosco
Refreshing lemon sorbet flavored with mint and served with wild berries.
€10
≈ $12.00Lemon Sorbet
Sorbetto al Limone
Classic lemon sorbet, digestive and refreshing. Ideal at the end of a meal.
€9
≈ $10.00Lemon Sgroppino with Vodka or Sparkling Wine
Sgroppino al Limone con Vodka o Spumante
7
Digestive drink based on lemon sorbet blended with vodka or sparkling wine. Creamy and alcoholic.
€10
≈ $12.00Place Information
Contains Dairy
Peanut Allergy
Contains Fish
Contains Shellfish
Gluten Free
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