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CON.TRO Contemporary Bistrot - Trionfale

★ 4.3 (1,428) $$Moderate

Appetizers

Piedmontese Fassona beef tartare
Tartare di fassona piemontese
Egg, 36-month aged Parmesan, black truffle
High-quality raw Piedmontese beef, hand-chopped. Seasoned with egg and enriched by the intense flavor of black truffle and aged Parmesan shavings. A classic and refined appetizer.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Roman-style lamb tacos
Tacos d'agnello alla romana
Low-temperature cooked lamb, field greens mix, organic Scanno lake caciocavallo cheese, and anchovy mayonnaise
Soft tortillas filled with very tender, slow-cooked lamb. The flavor is decisive, balanced by the freshness of the mixed greens and the saltiness of the cheese and anchovy mayonnaise. Eaten by hand.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Sea prosciutto
Prosciutto di mare
Marinated and house-aged local fish fillets and "cazzimperio" (a type of sauce/dressing)
Local fish fillets treated like cured meat, marinated and artisanally aged. Served with a fresh sauce or dressing. An original way to enjoy raw fish.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Trippamisù
Roman-style veal tripe, pecorino foam, and puffed cod tripe
A creative reinterpretation of classic Roman tripe. It plays on the name of the dessert 'tiramisù' but is a savory dish with pecorino cheese cream and crispy cod textures. Rich and comforting flavor.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Raw seafood
Mare crudo
2 red prawns and 3 Porto Santo Spirito mantis shrimps, 2 perle noire oysters, and local raw fish
A rich platter of very fresh raw seafood. Includes prized crustaceans and oysters. Ideal for lovers of pure sea flavor.
€27 ≈ $31.00
Raw seafood by piece
Crudo al pezzo
Selection of individual pieces of raw seafood to order as desired. Guaranteed freshness and intense marine flavors.
€3~ ≈ $3.00
Shrimp and watermelon cocktail
Cocktail di gamberi e anguria
Fresh shrimp served with sweet and juicy watermelon. A fresh and light appetizer, perfect for summer.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Fried tempura of squid and aromatic herbs with lemon gel
Tempurina di totani ed erbe aromatiche con gel al limone
Fried squid and herbs in a light, crispy batter (tempura). Served with a lemon gel to cleanse the palate. Crispy and flavorful.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Fassona beef, oyster, and yuzu
Fassona, ostrica e yuzu
Raw beef combined with the briny flavor of oyster and the Japanese citrus yuzu. A sophisticated land-sea pairing.
€12 ≈ $14.00

Pasta, Rice

Spaghettone pasta with broccoli rabe
Spaghettone alle cime di rapa
Anchovy sauce, buffalo stracciatella, and fennel taralli
Thick spaghetti with bitter broccoli rabe and savory anchovy sauce. Stracciatella adds sweet creaminess and crumbled taralli provide crunch.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Hand-cut "Senatore Cappelli" fresh pasta
Fettuccine tagliate a mano "Senatore Cappelli"
Braised flank steak, Normandy butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, and black truffle
Fresh egg pasta, hand-rolled with premium flour. Dressed with a rich braised meat sauce, high-quality butter, and truffle. An opulent and very tasty dish.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Ricotta and wild herb tortelli, lemon, and guinea fowl consommé
Tortelli di ricotta ed erbe di campo, limone e consommé di faraona
Handmade tortelli, filled with sheep's ricotta and wild herbs, guinea fowl consommé, fresh wild herbs, and candied lemon
Homemade stuffed pasta served in a reduced and flavorful guinea fowl broth. The filling is delicate and vegetal, with fresh notes of lemon.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Pasta and chickpeas
Pasta e ceci
Pico chickpeas ("Fauno" Farm), cod, and crusco pepper
A classic Italian comfort food elevated with quality ingredients. Short pasta with creamy chickpeas, enriched with cod and crispy dried peppers.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Sea and Land Risotto
Risotto Mari e Monti
Local cuttlefish and Jerusalem artichokes
Creamy risotto combining earthy flavors (Jerusalem artichoke with an artichoke-like taste) and sea flavors (cuttlefish). An elegant and balanced dish.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Linguine with red prawns, pepper, and stracciatella
Linguine con gamberi rossi, peperone e stracciatella
Long pasta with prized raw or lightly seared red prawns, sweet pepper cream, and fresh, creamy stracciatella cheese.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Fusillone pasta with tuna, smoked eggplant, and marjoram
Fusillone col tonno, melanzane affumicate e maggiorana
Short spiral pasta with tuna sauce and smoked eggplant. Fragrant with fresh marjoram. Intense Mediterranean flavor.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Ricotta and wild herb ravioli, lemon, and guinea fowl consommé
Ravioli del plin ripieni di cremoso al parmigiano 36 mesi, datterini e basilico
Small typical Piedmontese ravioli with an explosive filling of aged Parmesan cream. Simply dressed with fresh tomato and basil.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Burnt wheat pasta, Roman zucchini, organic Scanno lake caciocavallo cheese, and summer black truffle
Sagne di grano arso, zucchine romanesche, caciocavallo biologico del lago di Scanno e tartufo nero estivo
Pasta with a toasted flavor (burnt wheat) seasoned with zucchini, flavorful cheese, and black truffle. A first course rich in umami and aroma.
€13 ≈ $15.00

Meat, Fish & Vegetables

Veal, roots, and mushrooms
Vitello, radici e funghi
Low-temperature cooked veal fillet, Jerusalem artichoke cream, roasted carrots and onions, sautéed mushrooms
Very tender veal cut, slow-cooked. Served with autumn vegetables and mushrooms. A soft and succulent dish.
€18 ≈ $21.00
"Canette de Barbarie" duck breast
Petto d'anatra "Canette de Barbarie"
Pomegranate, radicchio, and hazelnuts
Prized duck breast, served pink. The flavor of the meat is contrasted by the acidity of the pomegranate and the bitterness of the radicchio. Hazelnuts add crunch.
€19 ≈ $22.00
The Con.tro burger #3
Il Con.tro burger #3
Con.tro selection burger (200g) made with Romagnola beef and Cinta Senese pork, "Bertelli" seven-layer lard, goat blue cheese, caramelized onions, seared spinach, and homemade seeded bun
Rich and flavorful gourmet burger with high-quality mixed meat. Topped with intense blue cheese, melt-in-your-mouth lard, and sweet onions. Served in an artisanal bun.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Roasted octopus
Polpo rosticciato
Pumpkin, lard, and broccoli
Octopus tentacles cooked until tender inside and crispy outside. Paired with the sweetness of pumpkin and the strong flavor of lard and broccoli.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Rich and Poor
Ricchi e Poveri
Local mantis shrimps, organic Spello coco beans, and sautéed leafy greens
Dish combining a prized ingredient (mantis shrimp) with humble but tasty legumes (beans). Served with cooked vegetables. Balanced and nutritious.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Veal glazed with mustard, carrots, and wild herbs
Vitello glassato alla senape, carote ed erbe di campo
Veal glazed with a slightly spicy mustard sauce. Served with a side of sweet carrots and herbs.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Tuna in caponata
Tonno in caponata
Tuna steak served with caponata, a sweet and sour Sicilian side dish of eggplant and vegetables. Rich and Mediterranean flavor.
€18 ≈ $21.00

Tasting Menu

For the entire table

5-course Tasting Menu
Percorso Degustazione 5 portate
5 savory courses and 1 dessert personally selected by the Chef.
A surprise culinary journey created by the chef. Includes five savory dishes and a dessert, offering a complete overview of the restaurant's cuisine.
€65~ ≈ $75.00
4-course Tasting Menu
Percorso Degustazione 4 portate
4 courses personally selected by the Chef (appetizer, first course, second course, dessert). Drinks not included.
Shorter tasting menu with four essential courses: from appetizer to dessert. Ideal for trying the chef's signature dishes at a moderate price.
€30 ≈ $35.00

According to Roman Tradition

Fresh pasta made with water and flour, Fattibene Guanciale, Pecorino Romano PDO

Amatriciana
Classic Roman pasta with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and pecorino cheese. Savory and tasty.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Cacio e Pepe
Creamy pasta with abundant pecorino cheese and freshly ground black pepper. A simple but flavorful dish.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Carbonara
Pasta with an egg cream sauce, pecorino cheese, and crispy guanciale. Rich, creamy, and peppery.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Gricia
The ancestor of Carbonara and Amatriciana: pasta with guanciale and pecorino, without tomato or egg. Intense and savory flavor.
€10 ≈ $12.00

Almost Dinner...

Bruschetta with tomato salad
Bruschetta con insalata di pomodori
Stracciatella and anchovies
Toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, creamy cheese (stracciatella), and salted anchovies. A simple and flavorful appetizer.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Our marinated salmon
Il nostro salmone marinato
Aromatic butter and pickled vegetables
House-marinated salmon served with flavored butter and sweet and sour vegetables (giardiniera). Fresh and perfectly fatty.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Oysters per piece
Ostriche al pz
Fresh oyster served individually. Pure, briny sea flavor.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
24-month aged Prosciutto (Gran Riserva) and Melon
Prosciutto 24 mesi (Gran Riserva e Melone)
Gran Riserva and Melon
24-month aged raw prosciutto served with sweet melon. The classic Italian sweet and savory pairing.
€8 ≈ $9.00
24-month aged Prosciutto (Gran Riserva) and Mozzarella
Prosciutto 24 mesi (Gran Riserva e Mozzarella)
Gran Riserva Prosciutto and Buffalo Mozzarella Campana DOP
Aged raw prosciutto served with fresh, milky buffalo mozzarella. A rich and traditional appetizer.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Controburger
Homemade seeded bun, 200g Fassona beef burger, date and red onion chutney, semi-aged Fossa cheese, and grilled Roman lettuce. With a basket of hot, crispy chips.
Gourmet burger with Piedmontese beef, sweet and sour tomato and onion sauce, and flavorful pecorino cheese. Served with French fries.
€14 ≈ $16.00

Pizzeria

Pizzas

Margherita
Tomato, fiordilatte, 36-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
The most classic pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Soft dough and crispy crust.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Capricciosa
Tomato, fiordilatte, 24-month aged Parma raw prosciutto, hard-boiled egg, pickled artichokes, champignon mushrooms, black olives, extra virgin olive oil
Rich pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and various toppings: prosciutto, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and egg. Complex and satisfying flavor.
€10 ≈ $12.00
PDO
Dop
Tomato, La Regina dei Mazzoni buffalo mozzarella DOP, 36-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
Similar to Margherita but with buffalo mozzarella Campana DOP, more flavorful and juicy.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Marinara
Tomato, garlic, Sicilian oregano, chili pepper, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil
Red pizza without cheese, topped with tomato, garlic, and oregano. Intense tomato flavor and aromas.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Naples
Napoli
Tomato, fiordilatte, Sicilian anchovy fillets, extra virgin olive oil
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and salted anchovies. Simple but decisive flavor.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Vegan
Vegana
Tomato, grilled seasonal vegetables, extra virgin olive oil
Pizza without animal ingredients, topped with tomato sauce and grilled mixed vegetables.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Forest
Bosco
Fiordilatte, mushrooms, pork sausage, chili pepper, extra virgin olive oil
White pizza (no tomato) with mozzarella, mushrooms, and flavorful sausage. Rustic and autumnal flavor.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Smoked provola and porcini mushrooms
Provola e porcini
Fiordilatte, smoked provola, potatoes, porcini mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil
White pizza with smoked cheese, potatoes, and prized porcini mushrooms. Creamy and fragrant.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Zucchini flowers and anchovies
Fiori e acciughe
Fiordilatte, zucchini flowers, Sicilian anchovy fillets, extra virgin olive oil
Delicate pizza with zucchini flowers and anchovies for a sweet-salty contrast.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Diavola
Tomato, fiordilatte, spicy ventricina salami, extra virgin olive oil
Spicy pizza with salami (ventricina). A classic for those who love strong flavors.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Casertana
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella DOP, sun-dried tomatoes, anchovies, basil, extra virgin olive oil
Flavorful pizza with ingredients from Campania: buffalo mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and anchovies.
€11 ≈ $13.00
N'duja and friarielli
N'duja e friarielli
Fiordilatte, Putignano stracciatella, Spilinga 'nduja, friarielli, extra virgin olive oil
Pizza with the flavor of Southern Italy, with spreadable spicy salami ('nduja) and broccoli rabe (friarielli). Stracciatella mitigates the spiciness.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Potatoes and pancetta
Patate e pancetta
Fiordilatte, potatoes, nationally cured rolled pancetta (six months aging), stracchino cheese, fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil
Very rich white pizza with potatoes, crispy pancetta, and creamy stracchino cheese.
€11 ≈ $13.00

Summer Pizzas

Buffalo mozzarella and Pachino tomatoes
Bufala e Pachino
Buffalo Mozzarella DOP, Pachino Tomatoes, Arugula, Extra virgin olive oil
Fresh pizza with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes added raw or lightly seared. Light and summery.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Shrimp
Gamberetti
Shrimp, mixed greens, pink sauce
Pizza inspired by shrimp cocktail, with pink sauce and fresh salad.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Tuna and Olives
Tonno e Olive
Tuna in oil, yellow cherry tomatoes, mayonnaise, Taggiasca olives
Flavorful pizza with tuna, olives, and sweet yellow cherry tomatoes. Mayonnaise adds creaminess.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Mediterranean
Mediterranea
Buffalo mozzarella DOP, Olive cream, Pachino cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
Pizza with Mediterranean flavors, olive cream, and buffalo mozzarella. Fragrant and flavorful.
€10 ≈ $12.00

Focaccias

Oil and rosemary
Olio e rosmarino
Extra virgin olive oil, salt, rosemary
Simple and crispy pizza base seasoned with oil, salt, and rosemary. Excellent as a side.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Salmon
Salmone
Buffalo Mozzarella DOP, yellow cherry tomato, smoked salmon, lime, extra virgin olive oil
Focaccia filled with smoked salmon and fresh ingredients. Lime adds a touch of acidity.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella
Prosciutto e bufala
24-month aged Parma raw prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella DOP
Focaccia with high-quality raw prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Arugula and bresaola
Rucola e bresaola
Arugula, bresaola, grana shavings, lemon, extra virgin olive oil
Light focaccia with bresaola (lean beef cured meat), arugula, and parmesan shavings.
€8 ≈ $9.00

Fried dishes

Supplì
Fried rice croquette with a melting mozzarella center. Typical Roman snack.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
Eggplant Croquettes
Crocchette di Melanzane
Fried eggplant fritters. Soft inside and crispy outside.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Zucchini Flower
Fiore di Zucca
Fried zucchini flower in batter, filled with mozzarella and anchovies.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Cod Fillet
Filetto di Baccalà
Salted cod fillet fried in a crispy batter. A classic of Roman street food.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00

Calzones

Cooked ham and fiordilatte
Prosciutto cotto e fiordilatte
Fiordilatte, national cooked ham, extra virgin olive oil
Half-moon folded pizza filled with mozzarella and cooked ham.
€8 ≈ $9.00

Desserts

Tiramisu
Tiramisù
Classic spoon dessert with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Dusted with cocoa.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Ice Cream
Gelato
Creamy and fresh artisanal ice cream.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Zuppa Inglese (English Trifle)
Zuppa inglese
Layered dessert with sponge cake soaked in liqueur (alchermes) and pastry cream and chocolate cream.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Single portion
Monoporzione
Price varies 4/5 depending on the type
Small single-portion cakes or desserts. Flavors vary daily.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Cheesecake
Fresh cheese cake with a biscuit base, typically served with berry or chocolate sauce.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Lemon Delight
Delizia al limone
Typical Campanian dessert: soft sponge cake filled and covered with lemon cream. Fresh and fragrant.
€4 ≈ $5.00

Coffee Shop

Glass water
Acqua in vetro
Mineral water served in a glass bottle.
€2~ ≈ $2.00
Coca Cola
1 Lt glass
Sparkling drink served in a large glass bottle.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
Coffee
Caffè
Classic Italian espresso.
€1 ≈ $1.00
Corrected Espresso
Caffè corretto
Espresso with a small amount of liqueur (grappa or other).
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
Cappuccino
Espresso with foamed milk.
€1.20 ≈ $1.00
Amari (Bitters)
Amari
Typical Italian herbal digestive liqueurs, served after the meal.
€3 ≈ $3.00

Wines

Selection from the Wine List

Whites

Roero Arneis Doc "Blange"
Ceretto - Piedmont
Naturally sparkling Piedmontese white wine. Fruity and fragrant.
€32 ≈ $37.00
Chardonnay Doc Alma Terra
Bellavista - Lombardy
Elegant and structured white wine from Franciacorta.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Lugana Doc "I Frati"
Ca' dei Frati - Lombardy
Fresh and savory white wine from Lake Garda.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Gewurztraminer Doc "Joseph"
Hofstatter - Alto Adige
Aromatic white wine with notes of spices and tropical fruit.
€29 ≈ $34.00
Ribolla Gialla Doc
Isidoro Polencic - Friuli
Fresh, floral, and delicate Friulian white wine.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Cervaro della Sala Igt
Castello della Sala - Umbria
One of the most famous Italian white wines. Oaked Chardonnay, rich and complex.
€65 ≈ $75.00

Reds

Barolo Docg "Bussia"
Aldo Conterno - Piedmont
Noble and powerful Nebbiolo-based red wine. Great structure and longevity.
€110 ≈ $127.00
Chianti Classico Docg "La Ghirlanda"
Bindi Sergardi - Tuscany
Traditional Tuscan red wine based on Sangiovese. Harmonious and dry.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Tignanello Igt
Marchesi Antinori - Tuscany
Iconic Super Tuscan. Blend of Sangiovese and international grape varieties. Intense and velvety.
€135 ≈ $156.00
Primitivo di Manduria Dop "Ceralacca"
Soloperto - Puglia
Warm, soft, and fruity Puglian red wine.
€19 ≈ $22.00

Italian Sparkling Wines

Prosecco Docg of Valdobbiadene Millesimato Brut
Prosecco Docg di Valdobbiadene Millesimato Brut
De Faveri
Fresh and lively Venetian sparkling wine. Ideal as an aperitif.
€5~ ≈ $6.00
Franciacorta Docg Primus Brut
Franca Contea
Lombard Classic Method sparkling wine. Fine, elegant with yeasty notes.
€25 ≈ $29.00

Champagne

Champagne AoC Brut
Nominé-Renard
Classic French Champagne, dry and refined.
€45 ≈ $52.00

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