Cave Canem trattoria - pizzeria a Trastevere

Rice ball with tomato sauce and a molten mozzarella center, breaded and fried. Crispy outside and soft inside. Typical Roman street food.

Desalted cod fillet, battered and fried. Tender white fish coated in a crispy, golden crust.

Zucchini flower stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies, battered and fried. A classic Roman appetizer with a delicate and savory taste.

Small fried dough pizzas topped with fresh cherry tomatoes. Soft and flavorful, ideal for sharing.

Selection of seasonal vegetables, battered and fried. Crispy and light.

Fried dough strips seasoned with Roman pecorino and crispy guanciale. Evokes the flavors of Gricia pasta.

Pitted green olives stuffed with minced meat, breaded and fried. Tasty typical Italian appetizer.

Classic potato wedges, fried. Golden and salted.

Prosciutto served with fresh buffalo mozzarella. A classic combination of cured meats and fresh dairy.

Salad of fresh tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, dressed with basil and olive oil. Fresh and light.

Mixed selection of Italian cured meats and cheeses served on a board. Generous portion designed for two people.

Toasted bread slice topped with diced fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.

Toasted bread slice garnished with crumbled sausage. Flavorful and rustic.

House special bruschetta with provola cheese, egg, speck, arugula, balsamic vinegar, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Dish with three different variations of mixed bruschetta. Ideal for tasting multiple flavors.

Whole baked potato filled with gorgonzola cheese and pachino tomatoes. Creamy and with a strong flavor.

Baked potato filled with fresh buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, and cherry tomatoes.

Baked potato stuffed with cheese and crispy guanciale. Rich and savory flavor.

Baked potato filled with cheese and sautéed chicory. Combines the sweetness of the potato with the bitterness of the vegetable.

Baked potato with a creamy center of stracchino cheese and smoked speck.

Baked potato stuffed with cheese and savory sausage.

Baked potato stuffed with salmon, fresh arugula, and cherry tomatoes. Delicate seafood flavor.

Long fresh pasta served with egg sauce, Roman pecorino, black pepper, and crispy guanciale. Creamy and rich in flavor.

Thick fresh pasta with tomato sauce, guanciale, and pecorino cheese. A classic Roman dish with a strong flavor.

Fresh pasta with a creamy Roman pecorino sauce and abundant black pepper. A simple dish but with an intense flavor.

Fresh pasta with Roman pecorino cheese and crispy guanciale (a 'white Amatriciana' without tomato).

Fresh pasta served with oxtail sauce (stewed beef tail). Very rich and meaty flavor.

Potato gnocchi served with tomato sauce and whole fresh burrata. Soft and creamy.

Freshly made stuffed pasta daily. The filling and seasoning vary daily.

Tripe slowly stewed in tomato sauce with mint and Roman pecorino. A traditional, very flavorful peasant dish.

Beef tail slowly stewed with tomato, celery, and spices. The meat is very tender and falls off the bone.

Meatballs in tomato sauce. Soft and tasty, a classic Italian comfort food.

Thin slices of veal cooked in a pan with prosciutto and sage, deglazed with white wine. Delicate and aromatic flavor.

Grilled beef, sliced, served with a side of fresh salad and potatoes.

Young lamb roasted in the oven with aromatic herbs, served with potatoes. Tender and flavorful meat.

Crispy pizza base simply topped with olive oil and rosemary. Excellent as an accompaniment.

White focaccia served with slices of prosciutto.

Focaccia enriched with pachino tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh arugula, and prosciutto.

Half-moon shaped calzone filled with mozzarella, tomato sauce, sausage, and mushrooms.

Calzone served open with fresh ingredients added after cooking: buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and olives.

Boiled leafy green vegetable, then sautéed with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. Bitter and spicy taste.

Pieces of potato roasted in the oven with rosemary. Classic side dish.

Mix of fresh vegetables prepared based on seasonal availability.

Spoon dessert made with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Creamy and sweet.

Small chocolate cake with a warm, soft center. Served hot.

Selection of homemade desserts that vary daily.

Classic pizza with tomato and mozzarella. Thin and crispy Roman-style dough.

Red pizza with mozzarella and anchovies. Savory taste.

Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and spicy salami.

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

Special red pizza with buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, chili pepper, basil, and oregano.

Pizza with tomato, fresh buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and arugula.

Pizza with mozzarella, tomato sauce, mushrooms, and sausage.

Rich pizza with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, egg, olives, artichoke hearts, and prosciutto.

Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and mixed seasonal vegetables.

Pizza with mozzarella, smoked salmon, and fresh arugula.

Pizza with mozzarella, tomato, tuna, onion, black olives, and capers. Strong flavor.

White pizza with mozzarella, sweet pears, spicy gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts. A sweet and savory mix.

Rich pizza with mozzarella, provola, speck, walnuts, and gorgonzola. Very intense and savory flavor.

Pizza with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh buffalo mozzarella. Fresh and milky flavor.

White pizza with creamy stracchino cheese, zucchini, and smoked speck.

White pizza with a selection of four melted cheeses. Very rich and stringy.