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Cantina Tirolese

Restaurant since 1971. Tyrolean Cellar.

★ 4.5 (1,472) $$Moderate 📍 Via Giovanni Vitelleschi, 23, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

APPETIZERS

Speck Rolls with Liptauer
Rotolini di Speck con Liptauer
Rolls with a filling of creamy paprika cheese and toasted sesame seeds € 5.5 (3 pcs) — € 9.5 (5 pcs)
Smoked speck rolls, a typical Tyrolean cured ham, filled with Liptauer, a creamy cheese spread flavored with paprika. The taste is a balance between the smokiness of the meat and the creamy spiciness of the filling. Eaten cold as a tempting appetizer.
€5.50~ ≈ $6.00
Mixed Pâté
Misto Patè
Trio of pork pâté: classic, herb-flavored, mushroom. With homemade breadsticks
A tasting of three variations of spreadable pork pâté: natural, herb, and mushroom. It has a soft and velvety texture with rich, savory flavors. Served with crispy breadsticks for spreading.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Süd Tiroler Bauern Speck – Brunico – St Vigil
Speck platter with homemade rye croutons
A platter of traditional Alto Adige speck, thinly sliced. The meat is cured, lightly smoked, and spiced with juniper. Accompanied by rustic rye bread, it offers an intense and characteristic mountain flavor.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Alpine
Alpino
Mixed game meat platter
A selection of cured cold cuts made with game meats (such as deer or wild boar). The flavor is robust, wild, and decisive, typical of alpine regions. Perfect to enjoy with dark bread and pickles.
€12 ≈ $14.00
North Sea
Nordsee
Salmon, smoked trout with lamb's lettuce and rye croutons*
A platter of smoked fish including salmon and trout. The flesh is delicate, oily, and aromatic due to smoking. Served fresh with lamb's lettuce for a light contrast.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Smoked goose breast
Petto d'oca affumicato
Finely sliced, on lamb's lettuce salad**
Thin slices of goose breast that have been smoked. The meat is red, tender, and has a sweet, intense flavor, similar to prosciutto crudo but more distinctive. Served on a bed of fresh salad.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Styrian Snack
Merenda Stiriana
Styrian traditional cold cuts platter
An assortment of traditional cold cuts from the Austrian region of Styria. Includes various types of sausages and cured meats with rustic flavors. Ideal as a hearty snack accompanied by bread.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Extra Appetizer
Antipasto Extra
Alto Adige mixed cold cuts, cheese, warm croutons with flavored lard, and pork pâté
A rich and varied platter combining local cold cuts, cheeses, pâté, and warm croutons with lard that melts in your mouth. It offers a complete Tyrolean flavor experience, from savory to creamy. Excellent for sharing.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Selection of typical cheeses
Selezione di Formaggi tipici
Large mixed cheese selection with our jams
A platter with various types of local cheeses, ranging from sweet to spicy and aged. Served with artisanal jams to create a pleasant sweet-and-salty contrast.
€16 ≈ $19.00
House Pretzel
Brezel della casa
Traditional knotted bread
The classic knot-shaped German bread with a brown, shiny crust sprinkled with coarse salt. The inside is soft and chewy. Perfect to eat on its own or to accompany cold cuts and beer.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Bread basket
Cestino di pane
A selection of fresh bread, likely including dark or rye varieties typical of the region. An essential accompaniment to meals.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00

SOUPS

Bavarian Mushroom Soup
Zuppa di funghi alla Bavarese
Creamy with Champignons and Porcini*
A dense and velvety soup made from champignons and porcini mushrooms. Rich in umami flavor and forest aromas, often enriched with cream. Enjoyed warm with a spoon.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Hungarian Goulash Soup
Zuppa di Gulasch all'Ungherese
Thick and slightly spicy, beef-based with potatoes*
A hearty red soup based on beef, paprika, and potatoes. It has a spicy and slightly hot flavor. It is a warming main course, typical of Central European tradition.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Onion Soup
Zuppa di Cipolle
Sweet onions stewed with Gruyère cheese crouton*
Classic onion soup slowly caramelized in broth. Served with a bread crouton gratinated with melted Gruyère cheese on top. Sweet, savory, and stringy.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Seasonal Soup
Zuppa di stagione
Our selection varies according to the season*
A soup prepared with fresh ingredients available in the current season. It can range from vegetable veloutés to minestrone. Ask staff for daily details.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00

OUR FIRST COURSES

Speck Dumpling
Canederlo allo Speck
Handmade and served in meat broth*
Large dumplings made from stale bread, milk, and eggs, enriched with speck pieces. Served in a hot meat broth. They have a soft, spongy texture that absorbs the flavorful broth.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Spinach Spätzle
Spinatspätzle
Homemade spinach gnocchi with Bergader cheese
Small, irregularly shaped gnocchi made with green spinach dough. Dressed with melted Bergader cheese, creating a creamy sauce. A rich and satisfying vegetarian dish.
€10.50 ≈ $12.00
Cheese Spätzle
Käsespätzle
House gnocchi au gratin, Emmental cheese, smoked Merano bacon
The Tyrolean version of macaroni and cheese: flour dumplings sautéed with abundant melted Emmental. Enriched with smoked bacon for a crispy and flavorful touch. Very nutritious and stringy.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Speck Rigatoni
Rigatoni allo Speck
Rigatoni with sauce and crispy speck
Short pasta with a flavorful sauce made from crispy speck. A first course that combines Italian pasta tradition with mountain flavors.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Carinthian Ravioli
Ravioli Carinziani
(limited availability) Chef's handmade ravioli filled with goat ricotta and mint. Served with butter, sage, and toasted breadcrumbs*
Half-moon shaped filled pasta, typical of Carinthia. The filling is fresh and aromatic thanks to goat ricotta and mint. The melted butter and breadcrumb dressing adds sweetness and crispness.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00

SPECIALTIES TO SHARE

For two or more people

Swiss Cheese Fondue
Fonduta di Formaggio alla Svizzera
With Emmental
A pot of melted Emmental cheese kept warm at the table. Eaten by dipping bread cubes into the cheese with long forks. A convivial, rich, and very filling dish.
€28 ≈ $32.00
Tyrolean Platter
Piatto Tirolese
Pork ribs or neck (depending on availability), Würstel, Cevapcici, Leberkäse with sauerkraut, sautéed potatoes, and salad
A large mixed platter of typical meats: ribs, various sausages, spiced meatballs, and meatloaf. Served with classic sides like sauerkraut and potatoes. Ideal for tasting different specialties at once.
€32 ≈ $37.00
Asian Fondue
Fondue Asiatique
Beef to be cooked in broth, served with house mayonnaise
A lighter version of fondue where raw beef slices are cooked by diners in boiling broth in the center of the table. Accompanied by various mayonnaise-based sauces.
€36 ≈ $42.00
Bourguignonne Fondue
Fondue Bourguignonne
Diced beef for frying, served with house mayonnaise
The classic meat fondue where beef cubes are fried in boiling oil directly at the table. The meat becomes crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. To be dipped in flavorful sauces.
€38 ≈ $44.00
Gourmet Grill
Ghiottone Grill
Mixed meats to be cooked on a grill, with French fries, salad, and our mayonnaises
A table grill experience with a mixed selection of raw meats to be cooked on a hot plate. Served with French fries and sauces. Fun and interactive.
€38 ≈ $44.00

SIDE DISHES

Pan-fried potatoes with onion and speck
Patate saltate in padella con cipolla e speck
Potatoes cut and pan-fried until golden, flavored with sweet onion and crispy speck cubes. A rustic and very flavorful side dish.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
Fresh hand-peeled French fries
Patate fritte pelate a mano fresche
Classic French fries but made with fresh, hand-peeled potatoes, not frozen. Crispy and golden, ideal with meat.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
Potato salad with cucumbers and chives
Insalata di patate con cetrioli ed erba cipollina
Cold potato salad dressed in German style, often with vinegar or broth, fresh cucumbers, and chives. Fresh and tangy.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
Carinthian Sauerkraut
Crauti della Carinzia
Fermented cabbage with a tangy and decisive flavor. A typical accompaniment for sausages and pork, it helps to cut through richness.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
White Pilaf Rice
Riso bianco Pilaf
Rice cooked by absorption, fluffy and light. A neutral side dish suitable for accompanying dishes with a lot of sauce, like goulash.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Seasonal Salad
Insalata di stagione
Mix of fresh seasonal raw vegetables, such as lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots. Light and refreshing.
€5 ≈ $6.00

TRADITIONAL MAIN COURSES

Pork Shank - Merano (Bz)
Stinco di Maiale - Merano (Bz)
Smoked and tenderized by steaming, accompanied by sauerkraut, potatoes sautéed with speck, and apple horseradish*
An entire pork shank steamed until very tender. The meat is juicy and falls easily off the bone. Served with apple horseradish and typical side dishes.
€19.50 ≈ $23.00
Cevapcici
Mixed meat sausages, served with traditional Ajvar sauce, original grandmother's recipe, with potatoes and salad
Small, spiced, skinless, grilled minced meat sausages. Typical of the Balkans. Served with Ajvar, a flavorful pepper and eggplant sauce.
€16.50 ≈ $19.00
Wiener Schnitzel
Classic breaded pork loin, served with French fries and salad
The famous Viennese cutlet: a thin beaten slice of meat, breaded and fried in butter or oil until golden. Crispy outside and tender inside.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Sausage Platter
Würstel Platte
Servelad, Frankfurter, Weisswurst, and Backwurst served with French fries
A mixed platter for sausage lovers: includes various types such as Weisswurst (white, boiled) and Frankfurter (smoked). Served with French fries.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Pork Ribs
Rippchen
Marinated and grilled pork ribs with sautéed potatoes and sauerkraut**
Pork ribs marinated with spices and then grilled. The meat is flavorful and juicy, can also be eaten with hands. Accompanied by potatoes and sauerkraut.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Viennese Goulash
Gulasch alla Viennese
Tender beef stew slow-cooked with onion, paprika, and spices. Garnished with boiled potatoes
A rich and dense beef stew, where the meat is slow-cooked with plenty of onion and sweet paprika. The sauce is dark and fragrant. Very tender dish.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Stroganoff Pan
Padella Stroganoff
Beef strips with paprika and vegetables, served with pilaf rice*
Strips of beef sautéed in a creamy sauce made with cream, paprika, and vegetables. A soft and enveloping international dish, served over white rice.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Smoked Pork Fillet
Filetto di Maiale Affumicato
Steamed in dark beer with red sauerkraut
Smoked pork fillet gently steamed with dark beer, which imparts a malty aroma. Served with slightly sweet red sauerkraut.
€19 ≈ $22.00
Beef Fillet as you like
Filetto di Manzo a piacere
Grilled or with green pepper
A prized cut of beef, very tender and lean. It can be simply grilled to enhance its natural flavor, or served with a creamy and spicy green pepper sauce.
€24~ ≈ $28.00
Speck Roasted Free-Range Chicken
Arrosto di Pollo Ruspante allo Speck
Smoked and grilled, crispy, with Weiss beer reduction. Garnished with blueberry grappa speck, sautéed potatoes, and lamb's lettuce
Roast chicken with a complex preparation: smoked, grilled, and served with a wheat beer sauce. The blueberry speck adds a unique sweet and fruity note.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Grilled vegetables and Tomino Piemontese
Grigliata di verdure e Tomino Piemontese
Grilled organic vegetables, radicchio, and potatoes with melted Tomino cheese
Vegetarian dish with mixed grilled vegetables. The star is Tomino, a small bloomy-rind cheese that is heated until the inside becomes molten.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Tyrolean Platter
Tiroler Platte
Smoked pork neck, Würstel, Cevapcici, Leberkäse with sauerkraut and potatoes
A unique dish that combines the strong flavors of Tyrol: smoked pork, sausages, and meatloaf. Served with traditional potato and sauerkraut sides.
€18 ≈ $21.00

OUR PASTRY SHOP

Sacher Torte
A Viennese classic, chocolate cake served with cream.
The famous Austrian chocolate cake, filled with a layer of apricot jam and covered with dark chocolate icing. Served with unsweetened whipped cream.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Apple Strudel
Apfel Strudel
Served with warm vanilla cream and whipped cream.
Thin pastry rolls filled with cinnamon-spiced apples, raisins, and pine nuts. Served warm with a vanilla sauce. A comforting and aromatic dessert.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
Yogurt Cake
Tortino allo Yogurt
With berries and cream.
A fresh and light yogurt-based dessert, similar to a mousse or cold cheesecake. Garnished with tart berries that balance the sweetness.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Linzer Torte
Warm hazelnut cake with caramelized pears and zabaglione.
A variation of the Linzer Torte, here presented as a warm tart with a hazelnut and spice crust. Accompanied by sweet pears and zabaglione cream.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Kaiserschmarrn
(25 min preparation for 2 people) Caramelized crepe strips with raisins and fruit compote.
The "Emperor's Frittata": a thick and fluffy crepe, broken up during cooking and caramelized with sugar. Served warm with redcurrant or plum jam.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Heisse Liebe, "Hot Love"
Heisse Liebe, "Amore Caldo"
Vanilla ice cream with warm raspberries and cream.
A dessert that plays on thermal contrast: cold vanilla ice cream drowned in a warm raspberry sauce. Simple yet delicious.
€5 ≈ $6.00

DESSERT WINE

Late Harvest
Vendemmia tardiva
(subject to availability)
A sweet dessert wine made from grapes left to ripen on the vine longer than usual. It has a concentrated, honeyed, and complex flavor.
€4 ≈ $5.00

COFFEE SHOP

Espresso Coffee
Caffè espresso
The classic short, intense, and aromatic Italian coffee, served in a small cup.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
Americano Coffee
Caffè americano
Espresso diluted with hot water, served in a large cup. Less intense than espresso but longer to sip.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Cappuccino
Espresso with hot milk and frothed milk foam. The quintessential Italian breakfast drink.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Viennese Coffee
Caffè Viennese
Black coffee served in a glass or cup, topped with a generous amount of whipped cream and sometimes cocoa.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
Typical Austrian coffee
Tipico caffè all'austriaca
with cream and chocolate sprinkles.
A rich coffee variation, enhanced with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a decadent break.
Stregato Coffee
Caffè Stregato
Milanese creation with a mix of cream, vanilla & Strega liqueur.
A special coffee drink flavored with Strega liqueur (herbal and sweet), vanilla, and cream. Warm and intoxicating.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Mulled Wine
Vin Brulè
Mulled wine spiced with cinnamon, cloves, sugar, and citrus peel. A traditional warming winter drink.
€5~ ≈ $6.00

TYPICAL AMARI AND LIQUEURS

Gurktaler
Austrian herbal amaro, made with alpine herbs. Smooth and digestive taste.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Underberg
Very bitter and concentrated German herbal digestif, usually served in single-dose bottles.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
Unicum
Dark and dense Hungarian amaro, with a strong and spicy flavor. Excellent digestive.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Jägermeister
German herbal liqueur (56 types). Complex flavor, sweet-bitter, spicy, and balsamic.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Blueberry Liqueur
Liquore al mirtillo
Sweet and fruity liqueur made from infused blueberries. Dark purple in color and intense forest flavor.
€4 ≈ $5.00

DRAFT BEERS

Spatenbrau Export Lager
Spatenbrau Export Chiara
5.2%
Pale lager or Export style beer, golden in color. Balanced malty flavor with light hops. Fresh and drinkable.
€3.50~ ≈ $4.00
Löwenbrau Marzen Red
Löwenbrau Marzen Rossa
5.6%
Amber lager in Marzen style. It has a fuller body and notes of toasted malt, caramel, and bread. Slightly more alcoholic.
€3.50~ ≈ $4.00
Spatenbrau Franziskaner Weiss
5.0%
Naturally cloudy wheat beer (Weissbier). Typical aromas of banana and cloves, smooth and fruity taste. Very refreshing.
€4.50~ ≈ $5.00
Löwenbräu Triumphator Doppel Bock Dark
Löwenbräu Triumphator Doppel Bock Scura
7.6%
Dark and strong bottom-fermented beer. Intense flavor of roasted malt, chocolate, and dried fruit. Full-bodied and alcoholic.
€4.50~ ≈ $5.00
Radler "the cyclist's beer"
Radler "la birra del ciclista"
(beer & lemonade) 0.4 L
Refreshing mix of light beer and lemonade. Low alcohol content, thirst-quenching, and slightly sweet.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00

BOTTLED BEERS

Non-Alcoholic Beer
Birra Analcolica
0.33 L
Alcohol-free beer, retains the taste of malt and hops but is suitable for those who do not consume alcohol.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Gluten-Free Beer
Birra Glutenfree
0.33 L
Gluten-free beer, suitable for celiacs.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00

WINE

Glass of tasting wine
Calice di vino a degustazione
A glass of selected wine for tasting. Ask staff for available types.
€5 ≈ $6.00
House glass
Calice della casa
House wine, red or white, served in a carafe of various sizes. Simple and genuine table wine.
€4.50~ ≈ $5.00

DOLOMITES APERITIF SPECIAL

Hugo
Elderflower syrup, mint, lime & prosecco.
A very popular aperitif cocktail in South Tyrol. Fresh, floral, and slightly sweet thanks to elderflower syrup, balanced by prosecco and mint.
€6 ≈ $7.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS & SOFT DRINKS

Treated Water
Acqua trattata
still/sparkling 1 L
Micro-filtered water served in a carafe, still or sparkling.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Nepi Mineral Water
Acqua minerale Nepi
1 L
Bottled mineral water, known for its light natural effervescence.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Nepi Mineral Water
Acqua minerale Nepi
½ L
Bottled mineral water in small format.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Still Water
Acqua Naturale
1 L
Natural mineral water in a large bottle.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Sprite, Coca-Cola, Orangeade
Sprite, Coca-Cola, Aranciata
0.33 L
Classic carbonated soft drinks in bottles or cans.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
Apple Juice
Apfelsaft
0.33 L. Apple juice.
Clear or cloudy apple juice, a very popular drink in Tyrol. Sweet and fruity.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Apple Spritzer
Apfelspritz
0.5 L
Thirst-quenching drink made of apple juice and sparkling water. Less sweet than pure juice, very refreshing.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
Elderflower Spritz
Holunder Spritz
0.5 L. Elderflower syrup, soda, mint & lime.
Sparkling non-alcoholic drink flavored with elderflower syrup. Sweet and floral.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00

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