Al Grottino

Name: Al Grottino
Address: Rome
Price range: €2.5 - €28

Neither High... Nor Low. Pizzeria and restaurant with revisited Roman specialties.

★ 4.3 (2,534) $$Moderate

Appetizers

Supplì Sbagliato... because we ran out of rice and used tonnarello!

House specialty: 'Supplì Sbagliati' (Wrong Supplì). Instead of traditional rice, these supplì are filled with tonnarello pasta seasoned in various ways and fried.

Amatriciana Style

All'Amatriciana

Tonnarello amatriciana, crispy guanciale, aged cheese (1,3,7)

A reinterpretation of the classic Roman supplì using tonnarello pasta instead of rice. Seasoned with amatriciana sauce, crispy guanciale, and cheese. Crispy outside and soft inside.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Cacio e Pepe

Tonnarello cacio e pepe, lime zest, Roman pecorino fondue (1,3,7)

Tonnarello pasta croquette with pecorino cream and black pepper, enriched with lime zest. A fried appetizer with an intense and savory flavor.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Friggitelli and Anchovies

Friggitelli e Alici

Tonnarello, friggitelli, Taggiasca olives, anchovies, capers, Roman pecorino fondue (1,3,4,7)

Tonnarello pasta supplì seasoned with sweet green peppers (friggitelli), anchovies, olives, and capers. Served with a pecorino fondue.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

Genovese Ragù

Ragù alla Genovese

Tonnarello with white beef ragù with shallots, herbs, and a heart of smoked buffalo mozzarella (1,3,7,9)

Pasta croquette with slow-cooked white meat ragù and onions (Genovese), with a melting heart of smoked mozzarella.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

Traditional Fried Appetizers

Artisanal Ascolane Olives

Olive Ascolane Artigianali

5€ (1,3,7,9,12)

Green pitted olives stuffed with minced meat, breaded and fried. A classic tasty and crispy Italian appetizer.

€5 ≈ $6.00

French Fries "Dippers"

Patate Fritte "Dippers"

5€

Concave-shaped French fries, ideal for holding sauces. Crispy and golden.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Supplì al Telefono

€2.50 (1,3,7,9)

Classic tomato rice supplì with a melting mozzarella center that creates a 'string' (telephone) when opened.

€2.50 ≈ $3.00

Zucchini Flower with Anchovies

Fiore di Zucca con Alici

€3.50 (1,3,4,7,9)

Battered and fried zucchini flower, filled with mozzarella and anchovies. Delicate flavor with a salty note.

€3.50 ≈ $4.00

Cod Fillet

Filettone di Baccalà

Served with a lime and citrus pepper mayonnaise (1,3,4)

Battered and fried cod fillet (desalted salt cod). Served with aromatic lime mayonnaise.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Mozzarella in Carrozza

Mozzarella in carrozza (fried mozzarella sandwich) made with buffalo mozzarella and anchovies, served with Parma cured ham (1,3,4,7,12)

Sandwich made with sliced bread filled with buffalo mozzarella and anchovies, breaded and fried. Served with cured ham.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Cod Bites

Sfizi di Baccalà

Cod fritters with rice flour and rosemary, served with Tropea red onion jam (1,12)

Small pieces of cod fried in a light rice batter, served with a sweet red onion jam for contrast.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

Seasonal Novelty

Pizza and Mortadella

Pizza e Mortazza

Focaccia with 'La Favola IGP' mortadella, burrata stracciatella, basil pesto, pistachio crumble (1,7,8,5)

White focaccia served with high-quality mortadella, creamy stracciatella cheese, pesto, and pistachios. A classic Roman combination, enhanced.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Autumn Pizza

Pizza Autunnale

Stracciatella from Andria burrata, white grapes, black Nebrodi pork sausage, finished with aged pecorino shavings, toasted almonds, and citrus peppercorns (1,7,8,12)

Seasonal white pizza with sweet and savory ingredients: grapes, premium sausage, creamy cheese, and pecorino added raw.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Pizza "Sweet & Blue"

Pizza "Dolce & Blu"

Smoked buffalo mozzarella, pumpkin cream, Gorgonzola Blue Stilton, crispy pancetta, and toasted almonds (1,7,8,12)

Pizza with a decisive flavor with blue cheese (Stilton), sweetness of pumpkin, and savoriness of crispy pancetta.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Bruschetta "New Yorker"

Bruschetta "Newyorkese"

Pastrami, cheddar sauce, Tropea red onion jam, cheddar shavings (1,7,12)

Toasted bread topped with spiced beef (pastrami), cheddar cheese, and caramelized onions. Inspired by American flavors.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

Classic Pizzas

For our pizzas, we use Biga, a precious pre-dough made with water, brewer's yeast, and a blend of semi-whole flours designed by Tony Vespa.

Margherita

Tomato, fior di latte (1,7)

The classic pizza with tomato sauce and fior di latte mozzarella. Simple and tasty.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Napoli

Tomato, fior di latte, anchovies (1,4,7)

Red pizza with mozzarella and salted anchovies. Intense and savory flavor.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Marinara

Tomato, garlic, Pantescan oregano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1)

Red pizza without cheese, topped with tomato, fresh garlic, and aromatic oregano.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

Margherita with Bufala

Margherita con Bufala

Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil (1,7)

Margherita variation with Campana buffalo mozzarella, richer and milkier.

€9.50 ≈ $11.00

Capricciosa

Tomato, fior di latte, Champignon mushrooms, Gaeta olives, Roman artichokes, Parma cured ham, hard-boiled egg (1,3,7,12)

Rich pizza with many toppings: mushrooms, olives, artichokes, ham, and egg. A varied mix of flavors.

€9.50 ≈ $11.00

Mushrooms

Funghi

Tomato, fior di latte, Champignon mushrooms (1,7)

Classic pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and fresh champignon mushrooms.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

Mushrooms and Ham

Funghi e Prosciutto

Tomato, fior di latte, Champignon mushrooms, Parma cured ham added after cooking (1,7,12)

Margherita base with mushrooms, enhanced with Parma cured ham added after cooking.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Mushrooms and Sausage

Funghi e Salsiccia

Fior di latte, Champignon mushrooms, and hand-cut sausage (1,7,12)

White pizza with mozzarella, mushrooms, and rustic pork sausage.

€9.50 ≈ $11.00

Zucchini Flowers

Fiori di Zucca

Fior di latte, zucchini flowers, anchovy fillets (1,4,7)

Delicate white pizza with zucchini flowers and anchovy fillets for a savory contrast.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Claudia

Fior di latte, eggplant 'mushrooms', zucchini, radicchio, Neapolitan friarielli, Champignon mushrooms (1,7)

Vegetarian pizza rich in various vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, radicchio, and friarielli (turnip greens).

€10 ≈ $12.00

Spicy

Piccante

Tomato, fior di latte, spicy Neapolitan salami (1,7,12)

Also known as Diavola, it's a pizza with spicy salami. Decisive and spicy flavor.

€9.50 ≈ $11.00

Parmigiana

Tomato, fior di latte, eggplant 'mushrooms', Parmesan, basil (1,7)

Inspired by eggplant parmigiana, with tomato, mozzarella, fried eggplant, and Parmesan.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Amatriciana

Tomato, smoked pancetta, white onion, Roman pecorino (1,7,12)

Pizza that reprises the topping of the famous pasta: tomato, pancetta, onion, and pecorino.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Tricolore

Tomato, Campana buffalo mozzarella, Datterino tomatoes, Parmesan, basil (1,7)

Fresh pizza with the colors of the Italian flag: red tomato, white mozzarella, and green basil, plus sweet cherry tomatoes.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Bufalina

Tomato, La Regina dei Mazzoni Campana buffalo mozzarella added after cooking, Datterino tomatoes, Gaeta olives, basil, Provençal herbs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1,7)

Red pizza with high-quality buffalo mozzarella added raw, cherry tomatoes, and olives.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Desserts

We prepare our desserts daily by hand to offer you a journey across the ocean through the flavors and memories of our origins.

"New York Style" Cheesecake

Baked cheesecake with a 'Digestive' biscuit base and soft cheese cream (1,3,7,8)

Baked cheesecake with a biscuit base, dense and creamy with a crispy crust.

€6 ≈ $7.00

"New York Style" Cheesecake with Berries

"New York Style" Cheesecake con Frutti di Bosco

Baked cheesecake with a 'Digestive' biscuit base, soft cheese cream, garnished with berries (1,3,7,8)

The classic baked cheesecake garnished with berry sauce for a sweet and sour touch.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Key Lime Pie

Shortcrust pastry base, fresh lime cream, covered with a soft Italian meringue (1,3,7,8)

American lime pie with a crumbly base and a soft meringue topping. Fresh and citrusy taste.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Mississippi Mud Pie

Cocoa shortcrust pastry base, delicious dark chocolate ganache, covered with fresh cream chantilly and chocolate shavings (1,3,7,8)

Very rich and 'muddy' (soft) chocolate cake, with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Carrot Cake

Moist carrot and walnut cake, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, filled with layers of soft cream cheese (1,3,7,8)

Moist carrot and spice cake, layered with sweet cream cheese frosting.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Tiramisù

(1,3,7)

The most famous Italian dessert: ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Sweet and creamy.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Crème Catalana

Crema Catalana

(1,3,7)

Spoon dessert similar to crème brûlée, with a crunchy caramelized sugar crust on top.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Lemon Sorbet

Sorbetto al Limone

(7)

Frozen lemon dessert, fresh and digestive. Dairy-free (usually), to be drunk or eaten with a spoon.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Red Wines

By the Glass

Colle Frisio - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Montepulciano - 12% - 0.5lt | 1lt

House red wine on tap. Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a versatile and fruity wine.

€6~ ≈ $7.00

Bottled

Volpetti - Syrah

Syrah - 13%

Full-bodied and spicy red wine, made from Syrah grapes.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Vannelli - Dea Nero Buono IGT

Nero Buono - 13.5%

Local red wine from Lazio, Nero Buono grape. Structured and elegant.

€23 ≈ $27.00

Vannelli - Petit Verdot IGT

Petit Verdot - 13.5%

Intense red wine with notes of dark fruits and spices.

€23 ≈ $27.00

Brugnoli - Grechetto Rosso Bio

Grechetto rosso - 13.5%

Organic red wine. Grechetto Rosso is a special variety, usually aromatic.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Petrucca e Vela - Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Bio

Cesanese - 14%

The most important red wine of Lazio (DOCG). Dry, harmonious, and typical of the region.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Vannelli - Numina Montepulciano DOC

Montepulciano - 13.5%

House red Montepulciano, balanced and suitable for the whole meal.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Stefanoni - Fanum IGT

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot - 14%

Blend of international grapes. Complex and structured wine.

€28 ≈ $32.00

Chianti - Progetti Divini DOCG

Chianti - 13%

Famous Tuscan red wine. Fresh, with good acidity and tannins.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Menhir Salento - N° Zero IGP

Negroamaro - 14%

Puglian wine from Negroamaro grapes. Warm, smooth, and fruity.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Menhir Salento - Quota 29 IGP

Primitivo - 14%

Puglian Primitivo. Very fruity wine, with jam notes and a full body.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Rosé Wines

Brugnoli Rosato

Grechetto rosso - 13.5%

Fresh rosé wine, ideal as an aperitif or with light dishes.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Craft Beers

Corsendonk - Blanche

Blanche - 4.8% - 33cl | 75cl

Belgian wheat beer (Blanche) style. Light color, slightly tart and spicy taste (often coriander and orange).

€6~ ≈ $7.00

De Glazen Toren - Jan De Lichte

Saison - 7.5% - 75cl

Artisanal Belgian beer in Imperial Wit/Saison style. Complex and refreshing.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Dupont - Saison Dupont

Saison - 6.5% - 33cl | 75cl

The classic example of a Belgian Saison. Dry, hoppy, and thirst-quenching with rustic yeast notes.

€6~ ≈ $7.00

Westmalle - Westmalle Tripel

Abbey Tripel - 9.5% - 33cl | 75cl

Clear and strong Trappist beer. Complex, fruity taste with an elegant bitter finish.

€6.50~ ≈ $8.00

De Ranke - Guldenberg

Abbey Tripel - 8.5% - 33cl | 75cl

Well-hopped Belgian Tripel. Balance between malt sweetness and hop bitterness.

€6.50~ ≈ $8.00

De Glazen Toren - Ondineke Tripel

Abbey Tripel - 8.5% - 33cl | 75cl

Unfiltered Tripel. Smooth and round.

€7~ ≈ $8.00

Malheur - Malheur 10

Belgian Strong Ale - 10% - 33cl

Very strong blonde beer. Rich, warm, and slightly sweet taste.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

De Ranke - XX Bitter

Belgian Ale - 6.2% - 33cl

Beer famous for its intense hopping and persistent bitterness.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Van Eecke - Poperings Hommelbier

Belgian Strong Ale - 7.5% - 33cl | 75cl

Honey and hop Belgian beer, very aromatic.

€6.25~ ≈ $7.00

Dupont - Avec Les Bons Voeux

Abbey Tripel - 9.5% - 37.5cl

Seasonal (often Christmas) Dupont beer. Complex, strong, and structured.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

Shepherd Neame - 1698

English Strong Ale - 6.5% - 33cl

English ale with a malty, caramel flavor and notes of dried fruit.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Westmalle - Westmalle Dubbel

Abbey Dubbel - 7% - 33cl

Dark Trappist beer. Taste of roasted malt, chocolate, and dark fruit.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

De Proefbrouwerij - Bloemenbier

Strong Belgian Ale - 7% - 33cl

Belgian beer brewed with flowers. Floral and sweet.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Verhaeghe - Duchesse de Bourgogne

Flemish Red Ale - 6.2% - 33cl | 75cl

Flanders red ale, famous for its sweet and sour taste similar to balsamic vinegar or aged red wine.

€6.50~ ≈ $8.00

Ellezelloise Des Legendes - Hercule Stout

Imperial Stout - 9% - 33cl

Strong and dark Belgian Stout. Notes of coffee, chocolate, and roasted flavors.

€6.75 ≈ $8.00

Boon - Geuze Mariage Parfait

Geuze - 8% - 37.5cl

Traditional blended lambic (Geuze). Sour, dry, and very complex taste.

€9.75 ≈ $11.00

Brauerei Heller - Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier

Bramberger Rauchbier - 5.1% - 50cl

Famous smoked beer from Bamberg. Characteristic flavor of speck or wood smoke.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Ayinger Brauerei - Brauweisse

Weiss - 5.1% - 50cl

German wheat beer. Cloudy, with notes of banana and cloves.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Kinnegar - Crossroads

American IPA - 6.2% - 44cl

American-style craft IPA. Hoppy, with citrus and resinous notes.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

Grappas

La Valdotaine - Blanc de Morgex

8€

Aromatic white grappa from the Aosta Valley.

€8 ≈ $9.00

La Valdotaine - Torrette Vigorosa

8€

Grappa with a decisive flavor.

€8 ≈ $9.00

La Valdotaine - Moscato di Chambave

8€

Moscato Grappa, fragrant and smooth.

€8 ≈ $9.00

La Valdotaine - Tournevis

7€

Typical Aosta Valley distillate or liqueur.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Distilleria Poli - 24 Carati Oro

5€

Grappa aged in barrique, golden color and smooth taste.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Distilleria Poli - Classica

5€

Traditional Venetian white grappa. Dry and clean.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Liqueurs

Averna

Sweet and full-bodied Sicilian liqueur, based on herbs and citrus.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Lucano

Bitter from Basilicata with a balanced taste of medicinal herbs.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Montenegro

Light and sweet bitter, with floral and orange notes.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Amaro del Capo

Calabrian herbal bitter, traditionally served chilled.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Jagermeister

German herbal liqueur, with a strong and spicy taste.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Gentian

Genziana

Very bitter digestive liqueur made from gentian root.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Unicum

Very intense and dark Hungarian bitter.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Sambuca Cola Zingari

Sweet anise liqueur.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Limoncello

Sweet lemon liqueur, a classic from Southern Italy.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Myrtle

Mirto

Sardinian liqueur made from myrtle berries. Sweet and aromatic.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Jefferson Amaro Importante

Artisanal Calabrian bitter with citrus and local herbs.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Rupes

Award-winning Calabrian bitter, intense flavor of herbs and licorice.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Gambrinus del Piave

Liqueur made from aged Raboso wine. Sweet and fruity, similar to passito wine.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Whiskey

Jack Daniel's

5€

American Tennessee Whiskey, sweet and smoky.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Jameson's

5€

Smooth, triple-distilled Irish whiskey.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Matusalem 12Yrs Rum.

Rum Matusalem 12Yrs.

6€

Dark rum aged 12 years (Solera). Notes of vanilla and caramel. (Listed under Whiskey on the menu).

€6 ≈ $7.00

Bitters

Amaro Amara

Citrus, Sicilian blood orange - 30%

Sicilian liqueur based on IGP red oranges. Sweet and citrusy.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Sibilla

Bitter, dried fruit and honey - 34%

Historic bitter from the Marche region, very complex and intense.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Khaneman

Fresh and balsamic, lemon and rosemary - 40%

Balsamic bitter with fresh notes.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Formidabile

Intense, notes of herbs and roots - 33.5%

Artisanal Roman bitter, rich and enveloping.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Milone

Balanced, herbs and citrus - 35%

Calabrian bitter.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Fuumi

Smoky and intense, wood and tobacco - 25%

Particular bitter with smoky notes.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Amaro Venti

Spicy and herbaceous, 20 botanical herbs - 26%

Modern bitter made with 20 Italian botanicals.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Dandelion

Dente di Leone

Floral and herbaceous, with licorice - 32.6%

Dandelion-based bitter and other alpine herbs.

€7 ≈ $8.00

China G. Clementi

Citrus and herbaceous, bitter orange and cinchona - 33%

Classic China elixir, bitter and elegant taste.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Squid

Calamaro

Sweet-bitter, with honey and gentian - 34%

A bitter that combines the decisive flavor of gentian with the sweetness of honey.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Angostura Amaro

Amaro di Angostura

Spicy and sweet, caramel and cinnamon - 35%

Bitter version of the famous aromatic bitter, with notes of sweet spices.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Bombastus Primum

Decisive bitter, gentian and rhubarb - 30%

Structured bitter with bitter roots.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Bombastus Venenum

Strong and dry, absinthe and juniper - 53%

Very alcoholic and dry bitter, with intense herbal notes.

€7 ≈ $8.00

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