Mixed Lazio cheeses
Misto formaggi laziali
A selection of typical cheeses from the Lazio region. Includes varieties of different aging periods and flavors, from sweet to spicy.
€8
≈ $9.00
0
Ai Balestrari In Prati
Ai Balestrari In Prati
SINCE 1862 TYPICAL ROMAN CUISINE
APPETIZERS
Beans with pork rind
Fagioli con cotiche
(beans, pork skin) (seasonal)
A traditional peasant dish with stewed beans and pork rind. Rich, flavorful, and very nutritious.
€8
≈ $9.00
0
Prosciutto crudo
Thin slices of aged prosciutto. Savory and delicate flavor, served as a classic appetizer.
€9
≈ $10.00
0
Buffalo mozzarella (160gr)
Mozzarella di bufala (160gr)
Fresh stretched-curd cheese made from buffalo milk. Soft, juicy, with a rich and milky taste.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Prosciutto and melon
Prosciutto e melone
Classic summer combination of salty prosciutto and sweet melon. Fresh and contrasting in taste.
€13
≈ $15.00
0
Prosciutto crudo and buffalo mozzarella
Prosciutto crudo e mozzarella di bufala
Dish combining the saltiness of prosciutto with the sweetness of fresh buffalo mozzarella.
€13
≈ $15.00
0
Bresaola carpaccio with arugula and parmesan shavings
Carpaccio di bresaola con rughetta e scaglie di parmigiano
Very thin slices of dried beef (bresaola) served with fresh arugula and Parmigiano Reggiano shavings.
€11
≈ $13.00
0
Balestrari Platter
Tagliere Balestrari
Selection of mixed cured meats and house specialties served on a board. Ideal for tasting various typical products.
€13
≈ $15.00
0
Grand Balestrari Platter
Gran tagliere Balestrari
Abundant version of the mixed platter, with a wider variety of cured meats, cheeses, and typical products.
€15
≈ $17.00
0
Appetizing starter for two people
Antipasto sfizioso per due persone
Assortment of various appetizers designed for sharing. Includes various hot and cold specialties.
€14.50
≈ $17.00
0
Roman appetizer for two people
Antipasto romano per due persone
Large selection of typical Roman appetizers. Perfect for exploring local flavors for two.
€25
≈ $29.00
0
APPETIZING FRIED FOODS
Supplì
Tomato rice croquette with a melting mozzarella center, breaded and fried. One of the classic Roman street foods.
€2.50
≈ $3.00
0
Zucchini flower
Fiore di zucca
Fried zucchini flower in batter, stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies. Crispy outside and soft inside.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
0
Potato croquettes
Crocchettine di patate
(3 pcs)
Small mashed potato croquettes, breaded and fried. Soft and flavorful.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
0
Ascolana olives
Olive all'ascolana
(4 pcs)
Pitted green olives stuffed with seasoned minced meat, breaded and fried.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
0
Battered sage
Salvia pastellata
Lightly battered and fried fresh sage leaves. An aromatic and crispy snack.
€4
≈ $5.00
0
Eggplant meatballs
Polpettine di melanzane
(3 pcs)
Vegetarian meatballs made with eggplant pulp, cheese, and herbs, then fried.
€4.50
≈ $5.00
0
Balestrari Fried Platter
Fritto Balestrari
(7 pcs)
Assortment of house fried items including various specialties like supplì, olives, and battered vegetables.
€9
≈ $10.00
0
TOASTED BREAD
Simple bruschetta
Bruschetta semplice
Slice of toasted homemade bread, seasoned simply with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and salt.
€1.50
≈ $2.00
0
Tomato bruschetta
Bruschetta al pomodoro
Toasted bread topped with diced fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
€2.50
≈ $3.00
0
Olive cream bruschetta
Bruschetta alla crema di olive
Toasted bread spread with a rich black or green olive pâté.
€3
≈ $3.00
0
Artichoke cream bruschetta
Bruschetta alla crema di carciofi
Toasted bread served with a flavorful cream made from artichoke hearts.
€3
≈ $3.00
0
Crostini
Assortment of toasted bread slices with various toppings and pâtés.
€9
≈ $10.00
0
FIRST COURSES
Tonnarello with chicory and pecorino
Tonnarello cicoria e pecorino
Thick fresh pasta similar to spaghetti, served with sautéed chicory and Pecorino Romano cheese.
€11.50
≈ $13.00
0
Fettuccine with meatball sauce
Fettuccine al sugo di polpette
Thick egg pasta served with a rich tomato sauce and small meat meatballs.
€11.50
≈ $13.00
0
Cacio e Pepe
Il cacio e pepe
A pillar of Roman cuisine. Pasta tossed with Pecorino Romano cheese and abundant freshly ground black pepper.
€11.50
≈ $13.00
0
La Gricia
La gricia
Considered the ancestor of carbonara. Pasta seasoned with crispy guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and pepper, without egg or tomato.
€11.50
≈ $13.00
0
La Carbonara
La carbonara
Famous Roman dish with a creamy sauce made from egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, crispy guanciale, and black pepper.
€11.50
≈ $13.00
0
Amatriciana
L'amatriciana
Pasta with tomato sauce, browned guanciale, and a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano.
€11.50
≈ $13.00
0
With oxtail sauce
Al sugo di coda alla vaccinara
Pasta served with the rich and flavorful sauce derived from the long cooking of oxtail (coda alla vaccinara).
€11.50
≈ $13.00
0
AND ALSO THE WINTER FIRST COURSE...
Pasta and beans
La pasta e fagioli
Thick and comforting soup of mixed pasta and beans, flavored with olive oil and herbs.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Pasta and chickpeas
La pasta e ceci
Hot and creamy short pasta and chickpea dish, flavored with rosemary.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
With rib and sausage sauce
Al sugo di spuntature e salsiccia
Pasta with a rich tomato sauce, cooked with pork ribs (spuntature) and sausage.
€12.50
≈ $14.00
0
AND ALSO THE SUMMER FIRST COURSE...
Alla Balestrari
House specialty with anchovies, black olives, fresh tomatoes, basil, and capers.
€11
≈ $13.00
0
Raw style with hot pasta
Alla crudaiola con pasta calda
Freshly drained pasta dressed raw with fresh tomatoes, basil, oil, and garlic.
€11
≈ $13.00
0
With fresh cherry tomatoes
Al pomodorino fresco
Pasta with a light and quick sauce of fresh cherry tomatoes and basil.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
MAIN COURSES
Grilled Scamorza
Scamorza ai ferri
Scamorza cheese grilled until melted and slightly golden.
€9.50
≈ $11.00
0
Grilled scamorza with prosciutto
Scamorza ai ferri con prosciutto crudo
Grilled scamorza served with slices of flavorful prosciutto.
€11
≈ $13.00
0
Trippa alla romana
Tripe cooked slowly in a sauce with tomato, Roman mint, and Pecorino. A historic dish from the 'quinto quarto' (fifth quarter).
€12
≈ $14.00
0
Lamb offal with onions
La coratella con cipolle
Stewed lamb offal (heart, lungs, liver) with plenty of onion. A humble but very tasty dish.
€12
≈ $14.00
0
Suckling lamb shoulder cacciatore-style or with mint and pecorino
Spalla d'abbacchio alla cacciatora o alla mentuccia e pecorino
Suckling lamb shoulder stewed with vinegar and rosemary (cacciatora) or flavored with mint and cheese.
€16
≈ $19.00
0
Saltimbocca alla romana
Thin slices of veal with prosciutto and a sage leaf, deglazed with white wine.
€14.50
≈ $17.00
0
Chicken with Roman-style peppers
Pollo con peperoni alla romana
Pieces of chicken cooked in a pan with colorful peppers. A classic Roman traditional dish, especially for Ferragosto.
€14.50
≈ $17.00
0
Oxtail stew
La coda alla vaccinara
Oxtail stew cooked very slowly with tomato, celery, pine nuts, and raisins.
€14.50
≈ $17.00
0
Thin beef strips deglazed with Shiraz wine
Gli straccetti sfumati al vino Shiraz
Thin strips of beef quickly sautéed and flavored with Shiraz red wine.
€14.50
≈ $17.00
0
Beef tagliata
Tagliata di manzo
Grilled beef served sliced, usually rare or medium cooked.
€22
≈ $25.00
0
AND ALSO THE WINTER MAIN COURSE...
Ribs and sausages
Spuntature e salsicce
Pork ribs (spuntature) and sausages cooked for a long time in tomato sauce.
€15
≈ $17.00
0
Roman-style meatballs in sauce
Polpette alla romana al sugo
Minced meat, bread, and herb meatballs, slowly cooked in tomato sauce.
€14.50
≈ $17.00
0
SEASONAL SIDE DISH
Jewish-style fried artichoke
Carciofo alla giudia
Whole artichoke fried twice to make it crispy and golden, a specialty of Jewish-Roman cuisine.
€5.50
≈ $6.00
0
Sautéed or dressed chicory
Cicoria ripassata o all'agro
Boiled wild chicory served with lemon (all'agro) or sautéed with garlic and chili (ripassata).
€5
≈ $6.00
0
Sautéed or dressed broccoli rabe
Broccoletti ripassati o all'agro
Blanched broccoli rabe sautéed or simply dressed with oil and lemon.
€5
≈ $6.00
0
Kale with sautéed potatoes
Cavolo nero con patate ripassate
Winter side dish of kale and potatoes sautéed together to blend flavors.
€5
≈ $6.00
0
Baked or fried potatoes
Patate al forno o fritte
Classic potato side dish, available roasted with rosemary or fried and crispy.
€5
≈ $6.00
0
Puntarelle with anchovies
Puntarelle con acciughe
Young catalogna chicory shoots served raw and crispy with an oil, garlic, and anchovy dressing.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Cazzimperio
Raw vegetable platter to dip in an emulsion of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
SALADS
Mixed green salad
Insalata mista verde
Simple salad with various seasonal green leaves.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Arugula and cherry tomato salad
Insalata rughetta e pomodorini
Fresh spicy arugula salad and sweet cherry tomatoes.
€7
≈ $8.00
0
Spring salad
Insalata primavera
Mixed salad enriched with fresh seasonal vegetables.
€8
≈ $9.00
0
Balestrari Salad
Insalata Balestrari
Special house mixed salad with parmesan shavings and diced cooked ham.
€9
≈ $10.00
0
Capricciosa mixed salad
Insalatona capricciosa
Large mixed salad with tomatoes, black olives, corn, carrots, fennel, and tuna.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Caprese
Fresh dish with slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil, dressed with olive oil.
€9
≈ $10.00
0
Caprese with prosciutto
Caprese con prosciutto crudo
The classic Caprese salad enriched with slices of aged prosciutto.
€11
≈ $13.00
0
WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS
Focaccia
Crispy white pizza base seasoned only with olive oil, salt, and rosemary.
€4
≈ $5.00
0
Marinara
Classic red pizza with tomato, garlic, oregano, and oil. No cheese.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
0
Margherita
The most famous pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
€8
≈ $9.00
0
Napoli
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and anchovy fillets.
€9
≈ $10.00
0
Calzone
Half-moon folded pizza stuffed with tomato, mozzarella, egg, and cooked ham.
€9.50
≈ $11.00
0
Ai Balestrari
Special house pizza with mozzarella, fresh tomato, and basil.
€9.50
≈ $11.00
0
Mushrooms
Funghi
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and sliced champignon mushrooms.
€9
≈ $10.00
0
Wurstel
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and sliced wurstel.
€9.50
≈ $11.00
0
4 Cheeses
4 Formaggi
Pizza with mozzarella, gorgonzola, provola, and parmesan.
€9
≈ $10.00
0
Diavola
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and spicy salami.
€9
≈ $10.00
0
Vegetables
Verdura
Vegetarian pizza topped with mozzarella and grilled or baked seasonal vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, peppers).
€9.50
≈ $11.00
0
Prosciutto
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and cooked ham.
€9.50
≈ $11.00
0
Norcina
White pizza with mozzarella, crumbled sausage, and mushrooms.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Radicchio and speck
Radicchio e speck
Pizza with mozzarella, slightly bitter radicchio, and smoked speck.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Zucchini flowers
Fiori di zucca
Delicate white pizza with mozzarella, zucchini flowers, and anchovies.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Capricciosa
Rich pizza with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, cooked ham, olives, and egg.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Bresaola and arugula
Bresaola e rughetta
White or red pizza served with bresaola, fresh arugula, and parmesan shavings added after cooking.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Mushrooms and ham
Funghi e prosciutto
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, and cooked ham.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Buffalo mozzarella and pachino tomatoes
Bufala e pachino
Pizza with buffalo mozzarella and fresh pachino tomatoes.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
HOMEMADE DESSERTS FRUIT AND ICE CREAM
Melon
Melone
Thin slices of sweet and juicy fresh melon.
€5.50
≈ $6.00
0
Pineapple
Ananas
Freshly sliced pineapple.
€5.50
≈ $6.00
0
Watermelon
Cocomero
Slice of fresh and thirst-quenching watermelon.
€5
≈ $6.00
0
Sour cherry or ricotta and chocolate tart
Crostata di visciole o di ricotta e cioccolata
Traditional Roman shortcrust pastry tart filled with sour cherry jam or ricotta and chocolate cream.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Tiramisu or Panna Cotta
Tiramisù o Panna cotta
Choice between the classic coffee and mascarpone dessert or the spoon dessert of cream, sugar, and vanilla.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Artisanal truffles or semifreddos
Tartufi artigianali o semifreddi
Chocolate truffle gelato or white, or creamy semifreddo desserts.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Dessert of the day
Dolce del giorno
(ask the waiter)
Special dessert prepared daily by the chef.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
BEER MENU
Peroni
Clear Italian Lager beer, with a balanced and refreshing taste.
€3.50~
≈ $4.00
Peroni Gran Riserva Rossa
Quality red beer, full-bodied with notes of toasted malt and caramel.
€4.50~
≈ $5.00
Peroni Gran Riserva Doppio Malto
Double malt beer with an intense golden color and a full, aromatic taste.
€6.50~
≈ $8.00
Peroni Gran Riserva Bianca
Weiss beer with a fruity and spicy taste, refreshing and slightly cloudy.
€6.50~
≈ $8.00
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Premium Italian lager with a dry and refreshing taste with citrus notes.
€5~
≈ $6.00
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%
Non-alcoholic version of Nastro Azzurro, retains the fresh taste of the original.
€5~
≈ $6.00
St Stefanus
Belgian blonde abbey beer, unpasteurized, aged in the bottle. Complex taste.
€17~
≈ $20.00
Kozel Lager
Traditional Czech lager, balanced and easy to drink.
€5~
≈ $6.00
HOUSE WINE
0.25 liter House Red or White
1/4 lt Rosso o Bianco della Casa
House wine, available red or white, in a small carafe.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
0
0.5 liter House Red or White
1/2 lt Rosso o Bianco della Casa
House wine, available red or white, in a medium carafe.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
1 liter House Red or White
1 lt Rosso o Bianco della Casa
House wine, available red or white, in a large carafe.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
0.75 liter bottle of House Red
Bottiglia 0,75 lt della Casa Rosso
Bottle of house red wine selection.
€12
≈ $14.00
0
WHITE WINE
By the glass
Al calice
A glass of selected white wine.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Falanghina 375 cl
Half bottle of Falanghina, a fresh and fruity white wine from Campania.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Falanghina
Bottle of Falanghina, a Campanian white wine with citrus and floral notes.
€18
≈ $21.00
0
Pinot Grigio
Dry and light white wine, very versatile.
€18
≈ $21.00
0
Chardonnay
International white wine, structured and fruity.
€18
≈ $21.00
0
Gewurztraminer
Aromatic white wine from Alto Adige, with intense notes of lychee and spices.
€22
≈ $25.00
0
LAZIO WHITE WINE
By the glass
Al calice
A glass of local Lazio white wine.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Romanella sweet sparkling wine
Romanella vino dolce frizzante
Sparkling and sweet white wine typical of the Castelli Romani.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Bellone
Ancient native Lazio grape variety, yields a fresh and savory white wine.
€18
≈ $21.00
0
Satrico
Blend of local white grapes, an elegant and mineral wine produced in Lazio.
€18
≈ $21.00
0
Frascati Superiore
The most famous white wine of Rome, dry, fresh, and floral.
€18
≈ $21.00
0
RED WINE
By the glass
Al calice
A glass of selected red wine.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Chianti 375ml
Half bottle of Chianti, a famous Tuscan red wine based on Sangiovese.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Chianti
Classic Tuscan red wine, dry and tannic.
€18
≈ $21.00
0
Morellino di Scansano 375ml
Half bottle of Morellino, a soft and fruity Tuscan red wine.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Morellino di Scansano 0.75cl
Morellino di Scansano 0,75cl
Bottle of Morellino di Scansano, Sangiovese from the Tuscan coast.
€18
≈ $21.00
0
Refosco
Friulian red wine with an intense color and notes of berries.
€20
≈ $23.00
0
Rosso di Montepulciano
Structured but accessible Tuscan red wine.
€23
≈ $27.00
0
Rosso di Montalcino
Younger and fresher version of Brunello, 100% Sangiovese.
€26
≈ $30.00
0
Barbera d'Alba
Full-bodied Piedmontese red wine, with pronounced acidity and fruity notes.
€26
≈ $30.00
0
Nobile di Montepulciano
Prestigious Tuscan red wine, elegant and suitable for aging.
€32
≈ $37.00
0
Brunello di Montalcino
One of Italy's most famous red wines, complex, robust, and long-lived.
€52
≈ $60.00
0
Barolo
The king of Piedmontese wines, based on Nebbiolo. Powerful, tannic, and aromatic.
€52
≈ $60.00
0
LAZIO RED WINE
By the glass
Al calice
A glass of local Lazio red wine.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Romanella sweet sparkling wine
Romanella vino rosso dolce frizzante
Sweet sparkling red wine, traditional from the Roman castles.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Shiraz 375cl
Half bottle of Lazio-produced Shiraz, spicy and intense.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
Shiraz
Bottle of Syrah (Shiraz), an international grape variety that has adapted well to the Lazio region.
€18
≈ $21.00
0
Cesanese
The most important native red grape variety of Lazio. Wine with notes of red fruits and spices.
€22
≈ $25.00
0
Petit Verdot Casale del Giglio
Lazio red wine produced from pure Petit Verdot grapes. Structured and spicy.
€25
≈ $29.00
0
Madreselva Casale del Giglio
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot. An important red from Agro Pontino.
€35
≈ $41.00
0
Mater Matuta Casale del Giglio
Top wine based on Syrah and Petit Verdot. Complex, intense, and velvety.
€55
≈ $64.00
0
SPARKLING WINES
Prosecco by the glass
Prosecco Al calice
A flute of Italian Prosecco sparkling wine.
€5
≈ $6.00
0
Prosecco
Bottle of Prosecco, a dry and fruity sparkling wine perfect for aperitifs.
€18
≈ $21.00
0
Ferrari
Trentino Classic Method sparkling wine, elegant and persistent.
€30
≈ $35.00
0
Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Famous French Champagne, known for its structure and notes of fruit and brioche.
€50
≈ $58.00
0
BEVERAGES COFFEE & DIGESTIFS
Small mineral water
Acqua minerale piccola
Small bottle of still or sparkling water.
€1.50
≈ $2.00
0
Large mineral water
Acqua minerale grande
Large bottle of still or sparkling water.
€2.50
≈ $3.00
0
Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite 0.33lt
Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite 0,33lt
Non-alcoholic carbonated soft drinks in a 33cl bottle or can.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
0
Coffee
Caffe'
Classic Italian espresso.
€2
≈ $2.00
0
Cappuccino
Espresso with hot milk and milk foam.
€2.50
≈ $3.00
0
Limoncello, Amaro di Roma
Lemon liqueur or local herbal amaro.
€4
≈ $5.00
0
Brand amari
Amari di marca
Montenegro, Averna, Lucano, Amaro del Capo, Jagermeister, Red and White Myrtle, Gambrinus, Caffè Borghetti, Unicum, Fernet Branca and Mint, Rabarbaro Zucca, Ramazzotti, Sambuca, Vov, Cynar, Petrus, Di Saronno, D'Abruzzo, Mistrà, Martini Dry, Rosso, Bianco, Aperol, Bitter Campari, Strega
Selection of national and international digestifs and liqueurs.
€5
≈ $6.00
0
Grappa and spirits
Grappe e distillati
Ballantines, J&B, Vecchia Romagna, Cognac Stravecchio, Grappa stravecchia 18mesi, Vodka Absolut, Pampero Blanco.
Grape distillates and various standard spirits.
€5
≈ $6.00
0
Special or barrel-aged grappas and spirits
Grappe e distillati speciali o barricate
Bayles, Jack Daniel's, Grappa 903 barrique, Glen Grant
Aged spirits and premium brand whiskies.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Vin santo with cantucci and ring cookies
Vin santo con cantucci e ciambelline
Sweet dessert wine served with dry almond biscuits and wine ring cookies for dipping.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Aperol, Campari, or Limoncello Spritz
Aperol, Campari o Limoncello Spritz
Aperitif cocktail based on Prosecco, soda, and your choice of liqueur (Aperol, Campari, or Limoncello).
€7
≈ $8.00
0
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