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Otello

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Via della Pelliccia, 47/53, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

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Appetizers
First Courses
Main Courses
Pizzas
Side Dishes
Fried Dishes
Large Salads
Homemade Dessert
Appetizers

Jewish-Style Artichoke (2 pieces)

Carciofo alla Giudia (2 pezzi)

Whole artichoke fried twice in olive oil. Typical of Jewish-Roman cuisine, it is crispy outside and tender inside. Eaten leaf by leaf down to the heart.

9
$10.00

Tasty Calamari Paper Cone

Cartoccio Sfizioso di Calamari

Fried calamari served in a paper cone. Crispy, dry, and flavorful, ideal as a shareable appetizer.

18.50
$21.00

Trio of Bruschetta

Tris di Bruschette

Three slices of toasted homemade bread seasoned in different ways. Classic variations include tomato, prosciutto crudo, and anchovies.

9.50
$11.00

Charcuterie, Cheese, and Walnut Board

Tagliere di Salumi, Formaggi e Noci

Selection of mixed Italian cured meats and cheeses served with walnuts. A convivial dish perfect for tasting various specialties.

22
$25.00

Bresaola, Arugula, and Grana

Bresaola, Rucola e Grana

Thin slices of bresaola (cured beef) served with fresh arugula and Grana cheese shavings. A light and fresh appetizer.

14
$16.00

Caprese

Caprese

Fresh salad with slices of buffalo mozzarella and tomato, dressed with basil and extra virgin olive oil. An Italian classic.

13
$15.00

Prosciutto Crudo and Buffalo Mozzarella

Prosciutto crudo e Mozz. di Bufala

Cured prosciutto served with fresh buffalo mozzarella. The combination of the saltiness of the cured meat and the sweetness of the cheese is perfect.

14.50
$17.00

Prosciutto Crudo and Melon

Prosciutto Crudo e Melone

Slices of prosciutto served on sweet melon wedges. A fresh appetizer, typical of the summer season.

12.50
$14.00

WARM FOCACCIA WITH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND ROSEMARY

FOCACCIA CALDA OLIO E.V.O. E ROSMARINO

Freshly baked white focaccia, simply seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and rosemary needles. Crispy and fragrant.

6
$7.00
First Courses

Rigatoni Amatriciana

N'Amatriciana coi Rigatoni

Rigatoni seasoned with a tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and Pecorino Romano cheese. A pillar of Roman cuisine, with a strong flavor.

12.50
$14.00

Carbonara "Good Good" (always Rigatoni)

Carbonara Bona Bona (sempre Rigatoni)

Pasta seasoned with a cream of egg yolks, Pecorino Romano cheese, guanciale, and black pepper. Rich, creamy, and very flavorful.

12.50
$14.00

Clam Tonnarelli

Tonnarello alle Vongole

Fresh long pasta similar to spaghetti, served with clams, garlic, oil, and parsley. A classic and delicate seafood first course.

18.50
$21.00

Delicate Ravioli Butter and Sage

Ravioli delicati Burro e Salvia

Stuffed ravioli simply dressed with melted butter and sage leaves. A dish with a delicate and aromatic flavor.

14
$16.00

Gnocchi

Gnocchi

with Tomato or 4 cheeses

Soft potato gnocchi. Served with a choice of classic tomato sauce or a rich four-cheese sauce.

13~

Cacio e Pepe Tonnarelli

Tonnarello Cacio e Pepe

Pasta seasoned with a cream made from the emulsion of Pecorino Romano cheese and cooking water, with abundant black pepper. Intense and spicy flavor.

11
$13.00

Grandma's Lasagna with Ragù

Lasagna al Ragù di Mamma

Layered egg pasta with meat ragù, béchamel sauce, and Parmesan cheese, baked in the oven. A rich and comforting traditional dish.

14
$16.00

Gricia "Style" (Rigatoni)

Gricia a "Mestiere" (Rigatoni)

Considered the ancestor of carbonara, it is pasta seasoned with crispy guanciale, Pecorino Romano cheese, and pepper, without eggs or tomato.

12
$14.00

Tonnarelli with Meatballs

Tonnarelli con le polpette

Fresh long pasta served with a tomato sauce enriched with small, flavorful meat meatballs.

16.50
$19.00

Chickpea and calamari soup with croutons and tomato

Zuppa di ceci e calamari con crostini e pomodoro

Warm soup combining land-based chickpeas with sea-based calamari. Served with bread croutons and a tomato base.

15.50
$18.00
Main Courses

(with side dish)

Saltimbocca alla Romana with Mashed Potatoes

Saltimbocca alla Romana con Purè

Thin slices of veal garnished with prosciutto and sage, browned in butter and deglazed with white wine. Served with mashed potatoes.

18
$21.00

Oxtail Stew with Chicory

Coda alla Vaccinara con cicoria

Oxtail slowly stewed in a tomato sauce with celery and spices. The meat is very tender and falls off the bone. Served with chicory.

18
$21.00

Meatballs in Sauce (Good) with Oven Potatoes

Polpette al Sugo (Bone) con Patate al forno

Tender meatballs cooked in tomato sauce. A classic homemade dish served with roasted potatoes.

18.50
$21.00

Giant Breaded Cutlet with French Fries

Cotoletta Panata Gigante con Patate fritte

A large slice of breaded and fried meat until golden, similar to a Milanese cutlet. Accompanied by french fries.

20
$23.00

Roast Lamb with Potatoes

Abbacchio al Forno con Patate

Young roasted lamb baked with rosemary and garlic. A traditional Roman dish served with potatoes.

22
$25.00

Rosemary Beef Sirloin Steak with Oven Potatoes

Tagliata di Manzo al Rosmarino con Patate al forno

Grilled beef sirloin cut into thick slices, seasoned with oil and rosemary. Served with oven-roasted potatoes.

22.50
$26.00

Chicken alla Romana with Mashed Potatoes

Pollo alla Romana con Purè

Braised chicken cooked with peppers and tomato, rich in flavor. Accompanied by mashed potatoes.

18.50
$21.00

Beef Strips with Arugula and Grana with Sautéed Chicory

Straccetti Rucola e Grana con Cicoria ripassata

Thin slices of beef quickly sautéed and served with fresh arugula and Grana Padano shavings. Served with a side of chicory.

20
$23.00

Salmon Fillet alla Ghiotta

Filetto di Salmone dlla Ghiotta

Salmon fillet prepared "alla ghiotta," meaning with a tomato, olive, and caper sauce. Tasty and aromatic.

19.50
$23.00
Pizzas

MARGHERITA

MARGHERITA

(tomato, mozzarella)

The most classic and simple pizza, seasoned with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil.

9
$10.00

MUSHROOMS

FUNGHI

(tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms)

Margherita pizza base enriched with sliced fresh mushrooms.

11.50
$13.00

CHEESE AND PEPPER

CACIO E PEPE

(mozzarella, cacio e pepe)

White pizza inspired by the famous Roman first course, with mozzarella, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper.

11
$13.00

PEASANT

CONTADINA

(tomato, mozzarella, zucchini, eggplants, peppers)

Vegetarian pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, and a mix of grilled vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, and peppers.

14
$16.00

NAPOLI

NAPOLI

(tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, oregano)

Pizza with a strong flavor with tomato, mozzarella, and anchovy fillets, flavored with oregano.

11.50
$13.00

PARMA

PARMA

(tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto crudo)

Classic tomato and mozzarella base, garnished with slices of Parma prosciutto usually added at the end of cooking.

15
$17.00

WHITE FOUR CHEESE

QUATTRO FORMAGGI BIANCA

(Blue cheese, Mozzarella, Provola, Brie)

White pizza without tomato, topped with a rich selection of four different cheeses for an intense and creamy flavor.

13
$15.00

DEVIL

DIAVOLA

(tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami)

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

12.50
$14.00

CAPRICCIOSA

CAPRICCIOSA

(tomato, mozzarella, cooked ham, egg, olives, artichokes, and mushrooms)

Very rich pizza topped with various ingredients including cooked ham, mushrooms, artichokes, olives, and sometimes egg.

16
$19.00

WOODSMAN'S PIZZA

BOSCAIOLA

(mozzarella, mushrooms, and sausage)

Pizza usually white with mozzarella, crumbled sausage, and mushrooms. Flavorful and with a rustic taste.

13
$15.00

SAUSAGE AND POTATOES

SALSICCIA E PATATE

(sausage mozzarella, oven potatoes, and rosemary)

White pizza with mozzarella, sausage pieces, and oven-roasted potatoes flavored with rosemary. A classic combination.

12.50
$14.00

TUNA

TONNO

(tomato, mozzarella, tuna, onion, and capers)

Pizza with tomato and mozzarella, enriched with oil-packed tuna and onion, with added capers.

14.50
$17.00

RUSTIC

RUSTICA

(tomato, mozzarella, sausage, and sautéed chicory)

Pizza with a strong flavor with sausage and pan-sautéed chicory, typical ingredients of Roman tradition.

14.50
$17.00

BUFFALO MOZZARELLA PIZZA

BUFALINA

(Fresh cherry tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil)

Fresh pizza with cherry tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, often added raw or at the end of cooking to preserve its flavor.

16.50
$19.00

OTELLO PIZZA

PIZZA OTELLO

(stracchino, sautéed chicory, and cooked ham)

House specialty, a pizza with creamy stracchino cheese, sautéed chicory, and cooked ham.

12.50
$14.00
Side Dishes

Chicory

Cicoria

Typical Roman leafy green vegetable, boiled and then sautéed in a pan with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. Bitter and strong flavor.

6
$7.00

Oven Potatoes

Patate al Forno

Potatoes cut into pieces and baked in the oven with oil and rosemary until golden.

6
$7.00

French Fries

Patate Fritte

Classic potato sticks, fried in boiling oil. Crispy and salty.

6.50
$8.00

Mashed Potatoes

Purè

Potatoes mashed and mixed with milk and butter to achieve a creamy and fluffy consistency.

6
$7.00

Grilled Vegetables

Verdure Grigliate

Assortment of seasonal vegetables (such as zucchini, eggplant, peppers) grilled.

7
$8.00

Bread Basket

Cestino di Pane

Portion of mixed bread to accompany the meal.

3
$3.00
Fried Dishes

Good Zucchini Flowers (2 pieces)

Fiori di Zucca Boni (2 pezzi)

Zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies, battered and fried. A classic Roman appetizer.

8.50
$10.00

Fried Mozzarella Balls (6 pieces)

Mozzarelline fritte (6 pezzi)

Small breaded and fried mozzarella balls. Crispy outside with a melted cheese center.

8.50
$10.00

Amatriciana Supplì (2 pieces)

Supplì all'Amatriciana (2 pezzi)

Breaded and fried rice croquettes, seasoned with amatriciana sauce and filled with mozzarella.

6.50
$8.00

Jewish-Style Artichoke (2 pieces)

Carciofo alla Giudia (2 pezzi)

Whole artichoke fried in the Jewish-Roman style. Crispy petals like chips.

9
$10.00

Ascolana Olives (6 pieces)

Olive all'Ascolana (6 pezzi)

Large pitted green olives, stuffed with spiced minced meat, breaded and fried.

7.50
$9.00

Cod Fillet (1 piece)

Filetto di Baccalà (1 pezzo)

Cod fillet (salted cod) desalted, coated in batter and fried. Crispy and flavorful.

9
$10.00
Large Salads

Rome

Roma

(mixed salad, tomato, olives, corn, DOP buffalo mozzarella)

Rich mixed salad with tomato, olives, corn, and prized DOP buffalo mozzarella.

12.50
$14.00

Ostia

Ostia

(mixed salad, tomato, olives, corn, onion, tuna, egg)

Large mixed salad with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, onion, corn, and olives. A fresh and nutritious single dish.

12.50
$14.00
Homemade Dessert

Otello's Tiramisù (Classic)

Ottelo's Tiramisù (Classico)

Classic Italian spoon dessert made with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream.

7.50
$9.00

Strawberry Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta alla Fragola

Spoon dessert made of thickened cream, served with a strawberry sauce.

6.50
$8.00

Homemade Chocolate Salami with Cream

Salame di Cioccolato fatto in casa con Panna

Dessert made with chocolate and dry biscuits resembling a salami shape, served with cream.

7.50
$9.00

Cup of fresh strawberries and cream gelato

Coppa di fragole fresche e gelato alla crema

Cup of cream-flavored gelato served with fresh strawberries.

8.50
$10.00

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