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De Santis Santa Croce

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★ 4.3 (1,490) $$Moderate

Appetizers

House Special Mix
Misto della Casa
An assorted selection of house appetizers, which may include cured meats, cheeses, and pickled vegetables.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Buffet According to Quantity
Buffet Secondo la Quantità Da
Access to the appetizer buffet with prices varying based on the quantity chosen.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Caprese
Fresh salad with tomato slices, mozzarella (often buffalo), and basil, dressed with olive oil.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Assorted Cured Meats
Affettati Assortiti
Selection of sliced Italian cured meats, such as prosciutto, salami, and mortadella.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Gratin Vegetables
Verdure Gratinate
Seasonal vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, peppers) baked with a breadcrumb crust and herbs.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Prosciutto and Melon
Prosciutto e Melone
Classic Italian appetizer with slices of sweet prosciutto served on wedges of fresh melon.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Bresaola Carpaccio with Arugula and Parmesan
Carpaccio di Bresaola, Rucola e Parmigiano
Thin slices of bresaola (cured beef) served with fresh arugula and shavings of Grana Padano or Parmigiano.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Mussels and Clams
Cozze e Vongole
Sautéed mussels and clams cooked in a pan with garlic, oil, parsley, and white wine.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Butter and Olives
Burro e Olive
Bread served with butter and a selection of olives for snacking.
€6 ≈ $7.00

Main Courses - Pasta/Gnocchi

S. Croce
Rigatoni pasta with sausage, mushrooms, and truffle. A rich and aromatic dish.
€10 ≈ $12.00
With Tomato Sauce
Al Pomodoro
Spaghetti served with a simple tomato sauce and fresh basil.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Amatriciana
Spaghetti with a sauce based on pan-fried guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Carbonara Style
Alla Carbonara
Spaghetti tossed with a cream of eggs, Pecorino Romano, crispy guanciale, and black pepper.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Gricia Style
Alla Gricia
Spaghetti tossed with crispy guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper (a 'carbonara' without eggs).
€8 ≈ $9.00
Cheese and Pepper
Cacio e Pepe
Tonnarelli pasta tossed with Pecorino Romano cheese and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Norcina Style
Alla Norcina
Rigatoni pasta served with crumbled sausage and cream, often enriched with truffle or mushrooms.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Arrabbiata (Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Arrabbiata
Penne pasta served with a spicy tomato sauce flavored with garlic and chili pepper.
€7 ≈ $8.00
With Porcini Mushrooms*
Ai Funghi Porcini*
Fettuccine served with a porcini mushroom sauce.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Bolognese Style
Alla Bolognese
Fettuccine pasta served with the classic Bolognese ragù made with minced meat and tomato.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Tomato / Meat Sauce / Gorgonzola
Pomodoro / Ragù / Gorgonzola
Potato gnocchi served with your choice of sauce: tomato, meat ragù, or gorgonzola cream.
€8~ ≈ $9.00
Butter and Sage / Tomato
Burro e Salvia / Pomodoro
Filled ravioli simply dressed with melted butter and sage, or with tomato sauce.
€8~ ≈ $9.00
Porcini Mushrooms*
Funghi Porcini*
Ravioli served with a porcini mushroom sauce.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Baked Lasagna
Lasagne al Forno
Layers of egg pasta alternated with meat ragù, béchamel sauce, and cheese, baked in the oven.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Vegetable Soup
Zuppa di Verdure
Hot minestrone soup prepared with a mix of fresh seasonal vegetables.
€7 ≈ $8.00

Main Courses - Seafood

With Clams
Alle Vongole
Spaghetti sautéed with fresh clams, garlic, oil, chili pepper, and parsley.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Clams and Shrimp
Vongole e Gamberi
Spaghetti with a seafood topping combining the flavor of clams with the sweetness of shrimp.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Seafood Style
Allo Scoglio
Pasta (usually spaghetti or fettuccine) with a rich mix of seafood (mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp) and cherry tomatoes.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Scampi Cream
Crema di Scampi
Risotto prepared with a delicate and creamy scampi sauce.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Zucchini and Shrimp
Zucchine e Gamberetti
Risotto with fresh zucchini and shrimp.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Shrimp and Porcini Mushrooms*
Gamberetti e Funghi Porcini*
Fettuccine combining the sea flavor of shrimp with the earthy taste of porcini mushrooms.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Salmon
Salmone
Penne pasta served with a creamy pink sauce with smoked salmon.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Sea and Mountains
Mari e Monti
Dish (usually gnocchi or pasta) with a mixed topping of mushrooms (mountain) and seafood or shellfish (sea).
€12 ≈ $14.00

Main Courses - Meat

Fillet
Filetto
Tender beef fillet cooked according to your chosen sauce: green pepper, pink pepper, truffle, porcini mushrooms, or Barolo wine reduction.
€18~ ≈ $21.00
Sliced Steak
Tagliata
Grilled beef tagliata served sliced, topped with your choice of arugula and cherry tomatoes, salt and rosemary, or balsamic vinegar.
€16~ ≈ $19.00
Beef Steak
Bistecca di Manzo
Beef steak cooked on the grill, served simply.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Shredded Meat
Straccetti
Thin strips of beef sautéed in a pan, served with arugula and Parmesan shavings or with porcini mushrooms.
€13~ ≈ $15.00
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Veal slices garnished with prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Roast Suckling Pig
Maialino al Forno
Slow-roasted suckling pig, tender and flavorful.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Suckling Lamb
Abbacchio
Roman-style suckling lamb (abbacchio), usually baked or 'scottadito' (finger-burning hot).
€18 ≈ $21.00
Chicken Roman Style
Pollo alla Romana
Chicken stewed with peppers and tomato, a typical Roman dish.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Veal Loin
Lombata di Vitella
Prime cut of grilled veal.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Veal Paillard
Paillard di Vitella
Very thin slice of veal, pounded and quickly grilled.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Scaloppine (Thin Slices)
Scaloppine
Floured and pan-fried veal slices, served with a lemon, white wine, or Marsala sauce.
€12~ ≈ $14.00
Roast Veal
Vitello Arrosto
Roast veal served sliced with its cooking juices.
€12 ≈ $14.00

Main Courses - Seafood

Sea Bass / Sea Bream
Spigola / Orata
Whole fish (Sea Bass or Sea Bream) baked or grilled, with a delicate flavor.
€15~ ≈ $17.00
Mixed Fried Small Fish
Fritto Misto di Paranza
Fried small mixed fish (paranza), crispy and tasty.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Fried Calamari and Shrimp*
Fritto di Calamari e Gamberi*
Floured calamari rings and shrimp, fried until golden.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Sole
Sogliola
Flatfish with a delicate flavor, served grilled or "alla mugnaia" (butter and lemon).
€15~ ≈ $17.00
Scampi and King Prawns*
Scampi e Mazzancolle*
Premium shellfish cooked grilled or pan-fried.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Mixed Grill
Grigliata Mista
Mixed grilled fish and shellfish, served with oil and lemon.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Grilled Calamari
Calamari alla Griglia
Whole grilled calamari, light and flavorful.
€14 ≈ $16.00

Cheeses and Eggs

Mixed
Misti
Selection of mixed cheeses served on a plate.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Pecorino Romano
Portion of aged Pecorino Romano cheese, with an intense and salty flavor.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Omelette with Ham
Omelette con Prosciutto
Simple omelette filled with cooked ham.
€7 ≈ $8.00

Side Dishes

Roast Potatoes
Patate al Forno
Potato wedges roasted in the oven with rosemary.
€4 ≈ $5.00
French Fries*
Patate Fritte*
Classic crispy french fries.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Chicory
Cicoria
Leafy green vegetables sautéed in a pan with garlic and chili pepper, a Roman specialty.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Broccoli Rabe
Broccoletti
Broccoli rabe sautéed in a pan.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Spinach
Spinaci
Spinach sautéed with butter or dressed with oil and lemon.
€4~ ≈ $5.00
Artichokes (each)
Carciofi (l'uno)
Artichoke prepared according to tradition (Roman or Jewish style).
€4 ≈ $5.00
Sautéed Mushrooms
Funghi Trifolati
Mixed mushrooms sautéed in a pan with garlic, oil, and parsley.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Beans
Fagioli
Beans dressed with oil and herbs.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Eggplant / Zucchini / Peppers
Melanzane / Zucchine / Peperoni
Side dish of grilled or roasted vegetables of your choice.
€4~ ≈ $5.00
Salad
Insalata
Fresh salad, available as green only or mixed with tomatoes and other vegetables.
€4~ ≈ $5.00

Pizzas

Santa Croce Pizza
Pizza Santa Croce
Special house pizza with rich and flavorful ingredients.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Margherita
The classic Italian pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Margherita with Buffalo Mozzarella
Margherita con Bufala
Variation of Margherita with buffalo mozzarella.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Naples
Napoli
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and anchovies.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Mushrooms
Funghi
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and champignon mushrooms.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Capricciosa
Rich pizza with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, cooked ham, artichoke hearts, and olives.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Porcini Mushrooms
Funghi Porcini
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and porcini mushrooms.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Tomato
Pomodoro
Simple red pizza with only tomato sauce, oil, and oregano (no mozzarella).
€5 ≈ $6.00
Marinara
Red pizza with tomato, garlic, and oregano.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Amatriciana
Pizza inspired by Amatriciana pasta with tomato, guanciale, and pecorino.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Sausage
Salsiccia
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and sausage.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Woodsman Style
Boscaiola
White or red pizza with mozzarella, mushrooms, and sausage.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Biancaneve with Ham
Biancaneve con Prosciutto
White pizza with mozzarella and prosciutto.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Biancaneve with Bresaola, Arugula, and Parmesan
Biancaneve con Bresaola, Rughetta e Parmigiano
White pizza with mozzarella, bresaola, fresh arugula, and Parmesan shavings.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Gorgonzola and Artichoke Hearts
Gorgonzola e Carciofini
Flavorful pizza with gorgonzola and artichoke hearts.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Diavola (Spicy)
Diavola
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and spicy salami.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Buffalo Mozzarella and Pachino Tomatoes
Bufala e Pachino
Pizza with buffalo mozzarella and fresh pachino tomatoes.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Salmon
Salmone
Pizza with mozzarella and smoked salmon.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Salmon and Arugula
Salmone e Rughetta
Pizza with smoked salmon and fresh arugula.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Seafood
Frutti di Mare
Pizza with tomato and mixed seafood (no mozzarella).
€10 ≈ $12.00
Spring
Primavera
Fresh pizza with seasonal ingredients, often with cherry tomatoes and arugula.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Spring Onion
Cipollotta
Pizza with onion.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Bruccoletti e Salsiccia
Classic Roman white pizza with mozzarella, sautéed broccoli rabe, and sausage.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Peppers
Peperoni
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and grilled peppers.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Wurstel
Würstel
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and würstel.
€8 ≈ $9.00
4 Cheeses
4 Formaggi
White pizza with a blend of four melted cheeses.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Eggplant
Melanzane
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and eggplant.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Zucchini
Zucchine
White pizza with mozzarella and zucchini.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Vegetarian
Vegetariana
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and mixed seasonal vegetables.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Zucchini Flowers and Anchovies
Fiori di Zucca e Alici
Pizza with mozzarella, zucchini flowers, and anchovy fillets, a Roman classic.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Focaccia
Simple white pizza with oil, salt, and rosemary.
€4 ≈ $5.00

Crostini and Fried Appetizers

Garlic and Oil Bruschetta
Bruschetta Aglio e Olio
Toasted bread slice rubbed with garlic and dressed with olive oil.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Tomato Bruschetta
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Toasted bread slice topped with diced fresh tomato, basil, and oil.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Prosciutto Bruschetta
Bruschetta al Prosciutto
Bruschetta topped with prosciutto.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Mushroom Bruschetta
Bruschetta ai Funghi
Bruschetta topped with sautéed mushrooms.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Olive Cream Bruschetta
Bruschetta alla Crema di Olive
Bruschetta spread with black or green olive pâté.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Salmon Bruschetta
Bruschetta al Salmone
Bruschetta topped with smoked salmon.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Supplì (Fried Rice Ball)
Supplì
Fried rice croquette with tomato, with a melting mozzarella center.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
Ascolane Olives (each)
Olive Ascolane (l'una)
Green olives stuffed with meat, breaded, and fried.
€0.50 ≈ $1.00
Zucchini Flowers*
Fiori di Zucca*
Battered and fried zucchini flowers, usually filled with mozzarella and anchovies.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Cod Fillets*
Filetti di Baccalà*
Salted cod fillets, battered and fried Roman-style.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Potato Croquettes*
Crocchette di Patate*
Cylindrical croquettes of mashed potatoes, breaded and fried.
€0.50 ≈ $1.00

Fruit

Seasonal Fruit
Frutta di Stagione
Selection of fresh seasonal fruit.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Melon
Melone
Fresh melon slices.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Pineapple
Ananas
Fresh pineapple slices.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Strawberries
Fragole
Cup of fresh strawberries.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Strawberries with Cream or Ice Cream
Fragole con Panna o Gelato
Strawberries served with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Fruit Salad
Macedonia di Frutta
Mixed fruit salad cut into pieces, dressed with lemon juice and sugar.
€4 ≈ $5.00

Desserts and Ice Cream

Tiramisu
Tiramisù
Classic Italian spoon dessert with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Grandmother's Cake
Torta della Nonna
Shortcrust pastry tart filled with pastry cream and topped with pine nuts.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Ricotta and Chocolate Chip Cake
Torta di Ricotta e Gocce di Cioccolato
Soft cake made with fresh ricotta cheese enriched with chocolate chips.
€4 ≈ $5.00

Crostini

With Ham
Al Prosciutto
Crostini with mozzarella and ham, baked in the oven.
€4 ≈ $5.00
With Anchovies
Alle Acciughe
Crostini with mozzarella and anchovies.
€4 ≈ $5.00
With Mushrooms
Ai Funghi
Crostini with mozzarella and mushrooms.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Cardinal
Cardinale
Crostini with mozzarella, cooked ham, and tomato.
€4 ≈ $5.00
With Salmon
Al Salmone
Crostini with mozzarella and salmon.
€5 ≈ $6.00

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