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Da Giovanni Restaurant Since 1948

Ristorante Da Giovanni since 1948. Traditional Roman cuisine.

Today's Menu (7/08/2025)

Daily menu with updated specials and prices.

Cured ham and melon
Prosciutto e melone
Slices of aged cured ham served with fresh melon. A classic Italian appetizer that combines the salty flavor of the cured meat with the sweetness of the fruit.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Potato gnocchi with bolognese or pesto sauce
Gnocchi di patate alla bolognese o al pesto
Soft potato gnocchi served with rich and flavorful meat sauce or fresh basil pesto. A hearty and traditional first course.
€9.50~ ≈ $11.00
Homemade meat agnolotti with tomato and basil
Agnolotti di carne fatti in casa pomodoro e basilico
Fresh pasta filled with meat, served with a simple tomato and basil sauce. The flavorful filling pairs well with the freshness of the sauce.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Tortellini with meat sauce
Tortellini al ragù
Egg pasta filled with meat served with a rich minced meat and tomato sauce. A beloved and nutritious Emilian dish.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe
Fresh thick spaghetti with square cross-section, seasoned with pecorino romano and abundant black pepper. Creamy, savory, and slightly spicy.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Fettuccine Bolognese
Fettuccine alla bolognese
Long egg pasta with classic meat sauce, tomato, and sautéed vegetables. An iconic Italian dish, rich and flavorful.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Tonnarelli Carbonara
Tonnarelli alla Carbonara
Fresh pasta with a cream of eggs, pecorino romano, crispy guanciale, and black pepper. Rich, intense, and velvety.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Rigatoni with tomato or meat sauce
Rigatoni al pomodoro o al ragù
Tubular short pasta served with simple tomato sauce or meat sauce. A classic Italian comfort food.
€8~ ≈ $9.00
Caprese Salad
Insalata Caprese
Fresh salad with slices of mozzarella, tomato, and basil, dressed with olive oil. Light and representative of the Italian flag colors.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Chicken bites with vegetables
Bocconcini di Pollo all'ortolana
Chicken pieces cooked with a mix of seasonal vegetables. A light and colorful second course with delicate flavors.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Meatballs with Potatoes
Polpette con Patate
Minced meat meatballs served with potatoes. Homestyle dish, soft and flavorful, often stewed or baked.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Milanese cutlet
Cotoletta alla milanese
Breaded and fried meat slice until golden. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Roast suckling pig with potatoes
Maialetto al forno con patate
Roast suckling pig served with roasted potatoes. The meat is flavorful with crispy skin, typical of holidays and rustic cuisine.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Roast veal round
Girello di vitella arrosto
Lean and tender roast veal round. Sliced thinly and served with its cooking juices.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Saltimbocca alla romana
Thin slices of veal with cured ham and sage, cooked in white wine. A typical Roman dish, flavorful and quick to enjoy.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Roast Roman lamb with potatoes
Abbacchio romano arrosto con patate
Roast milk-fed lamb served with potatoes. A classic of Roman cuisine, with tender meat and aromas of rosemary and garlic.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Spinach with oil
Spinaci all'olio
Boiled spinach, sautéed or simply seasoned with olive oil and lemon. A light and healthy side dish.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
Salad
Insalata
Fresh seasonal green or mixed salad. A crispy and refreshing accompaniment to main dishes.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
Green beans
Fagiolini
Boiled green beans, usually served seasoned with oil and lemon or sautéed. Delicate and nutritious vegetable.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Tiramisu
Tiramisù
Spoon dessert with ladyfingers soaked in coffee, mascarpone cream, and bitter cocoa. Creamy and refreshing.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Sour cherry tart
Crostata di visciole
Shortcrust pastry tart filled with sour cherry jam. A traditional dessert from Roman and Jewish cuisine.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Fruit salad
Macedonia di frutta
Mix of fresh seasonal fruit cut into pieces. A light, sweet, and natural dessert.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
House wine
Vino della casa
House selected red or white house wine. Simple and suitable for accompanying daily meals.
€2.50~ ≈ $3.00
Campari Spritz
Prosecco-based aperitif with Campari bitter and soda. Bitter and sparkling taste, served with ice and orange.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Coca-Cola
Coca cola
Sweet carbonated cola-flavored drink. Served cold.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Coca-Cola Zero
Coca cola zero
Sugar-free version of the classic cola drink.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Fanta
Carbonated orange-flavored drink. Sweet and refreshing.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Peroni beer 66 cl.
Birra Peroni 66 cl.
Classic large bottle Italian Lager beer. Balanced and moderately bitter taste, very thirst-quenching.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Amaro-Limoncello-Grappa by the glass
Amaro-Limoncello-Grappa al bicchiere
Digestive liqueurs served by the glass at the end of the meal. Includes herbal, lemon, or pomace distillate options.
€3.50~ ≈ $4.00

Tourist Menu

Bread and cover charge 1 First Course 1 Second Course with side dish 1/4 House wine 1/2 Mineral water Espresso Coffee

Tourist Menu
Menu Turistico
Full fixed-price menu.
A complete meal including a first course, a second course with side dish, drinks, and coffee. An excellent option to taste different courses at a convenient price.
€22 ≈ $25.00

Appetizers and Cold Dishes

Cured ham and butter
Prosciutto crudo e burro
Cured ham served with butter curls. A simple but rich appetizer, where the fat from the butter enhances the saltiness of the cured meat.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Assorted Italian cured meats
Prosciutto misto assortito all'italiana
Selection of assorted Italian cured meats, often accompanied by pickled vegetables or olives. A perfect way to start the meal by tasting different specialties.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Caprese Salad
Insalata Caprese
Slices of fresh tomato and mozzarella, dressed with basil and olive oil. Fresh and light.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00
Cured ham and melon
Prosciutto e melone
Classic summer combination of salty cured ham and sweet melon.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00
Mixed cheese platter
Piatto di formaggi misti
Selection of Italian cheeses of different ages and types. Often served with bread or honey.
€10 ≈ $12.00

Soups

Milanese vegetable soup
Minestrone alla milanese
Rich soup of mixed vegetables, legumes, and sometimes rice or short pasta. A warm and healthy dish from Northern Italian tradition.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Stracciatella alla Romana
Stracciatella alla romana
Meat broth in which a mixture of beaten eggs, parmesan, and nutmeg is cooked. A nutritious and comforting soup.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Tortellini in broth
Tortellini in brodo
Small meat-filled pasta served in hot broth. A classic dish for holidays or to warm up.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00
Vegetable soup
Zuppa di verdura
Light soup prepared with mixed seasonal vegetables. Simple and vegetable-based.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Soup of the day
Minestra del giorno
Today's special soup or minestrone prepared by the chef. Ask staff for details.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00

First Courses

Pasta with tomato or meat sauce
Pasta al pomodoro o al ragù
Pasta (choice of shape or today's special) with simple tomato sauce or meat sauce.
€7.50~ ≈ $9.00
Fettuccine Bolognese
Fettuccine alla Bolognese
Long egg pasta served with the classic Bolognese meat sauce.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00
Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe
Typical Roman square spaghetti with pecorino cream and black pepper.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00
Tortellini with meat sauce
Tortellini al ragù
Stuffed pasta served with meat sauce.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00
Agnolotti with tomato and basil
Agnolotti pomodori e basilico
Stuffed pasta (Piedmontese ravioli type) with a light tomato and basil sauce.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00
Spaghetti all'amatriciana
Spaghetti with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and pecorino romano. A pillar of Roman cuisine, flavorful and bold.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00
First course of the day
Primo piatto del giorno
Today's special pasta dish prepared by the chef.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00

Meat Second Courses

Milanese-style breaded chicken cutlet
Cotoletta di pollo alla milanese
Breaded and fried chicken breast. Golden and crispy.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Grilled pork chop
Braciola di maiale ai ferri
Grilled pork chop. Simple and flavorful.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Grilled chicken breast
Petto di pollo ai ferri
Grilled chicken breast. A light and protein-rich second course.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Roast veal round
Girello di vitella arrosto
Lean roast veal baked in the oven.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Veal scaloppine with Marsala and lemon
Scaloppina al marsala e limone
Flour-dusted meat slices cooked in a pan with sweet Marsala wine or lemon juice. Tender and aromatic.
€14~ ≈ $16.00
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Saltimbocca alla romana
Veal with ham and sage.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Roast Roman lamb
Abbacchio romano arrosto
Roast Roman lamb.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Sliced beef with arugula
Tagliata di manzo con rucola
Grilled beef steak cut into strips, served on a bed of fresh arugula. Often accompanied by parmesan shavings.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Grilled beef fillet
Filetto di manzo ai ferri
Prime cut of beef grilled. Very tender and juicy.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Second course of the day
Secondo piatto del giorno
Today's special meat or fish dish.

Vegetables

Mixed salad with tomatoes
Insalata mista con pomodori
Green salad and fresh tomatoes.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
Vegetables in oil/vinegar
Verdure all'agro
Boiled mixed vegetables (like spinach or chard) seasoned with oil and lemon.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
Roast potatoes
Patate arrosto
Oven-roasted potatoes with rosemary. Crispy outside and soft inside.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
Green beans in oil/vinegar
Fagiolini all'agro
Boiled green beans seasoned with oil and lemon.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
Green beans in oil/vinegar
Spinaci all'agro
Boiled spinach seasoned with oil and lemon.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
Eggplant parmigiana
Melanzane alla parmigiana
Layered fried eggplant sformato with tomato, mozzarella, and parmesan. Rich and tasty.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Side dish of the day
Contorno del giorno
Today's seasonal vegetables.
€4 ≈ $5.00

Drinks

House red/white wine 1 liter
Vino bianco/rosso sfuso 1 lt
One-liter carafe of house wine.
€8~ ≈ $9.00
House red/white wine 1/2 liter
Vino bianco/rosso sfuso 1/2 lt
Half liter of house wine.
€5~ ≈ $6.00
House red/white wine 1/4 liter
Vino bianco/rosso sfuso 1/4 lt
Quarter liter of house wine.
€2.50~ ≈ $3.00
66cl beer
Birra 66cl
Large bottled beer.
€4 ≈ $5.00
33cl beer
Birra 33cl
Small bottled beer.
€3 ≈ $3.00

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