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Dispensa Emilia Porta di Roma

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4.1 (578) $$Moderate

Tigelle

Stone-baked.

Basket - Classic
Cestino Le Classiche
5 pieces. Assortment: Traditional (Lard spread, grana), Parma Ham DOP, Mortadella Bologna, Coppa, Salame.
A basket of 5 traditional Modenese flatbreads (tigelle). Round, toasted breads served with a selection of classic fillings like lard spread (battuto) and cured meats.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Single Tigella - Classic
Tigella Singola - Le Classiche
A single tigella of your choice from the classic options.
A single tigella (round flatbread) with your choice of classic filling. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.
€1.80~ ≈ $2.00
Basket - Vegetarian
Cestino Le Ortolane
5 pieces. Assortment: Caprese, Tricolore, Melanzella, Solare, Trevigiana.
A basket of 5 vegetarian tigelle featuring fresh ingredients like mozzarella, tomatoes, eggplant, and artichokes.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Single Tigella - Vegetarian
Tigella Singola - Le Ortolane
A single tigella of your choice from the vegetarian options.
A single vegetarian tigella filled with fresh Italian ingredients like mozzarella, veggies, and cheese.
€2~ ≈ $2.00
Basket - Gourmet
Cestino Le Sfiziose
5 pieces. Assortment: Parmense, Reggiana, Modenese, Bolognese, Carciofina.
A basket of 5 savory tigelle with rich fillings like prosciutto, pancetta, ragù, and balsamic vinegar.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Single Tigella - Gourmet
Tigella Singola - Le Sfiziose
A single tigella of your choice from the gourmet options.
A single flavorful tigella featuring regional specialties like ragù, pancetta, or prosciutto.
€2~ ≈ $2.00
Basket - Unmissable
Cestino Le Imperdibili
5 pieces. Assortment: Mortazza Tua, Fuori Norma, Baciami Ancora, Patastrac, Magni Fico.
A basket of 5 special gourmet tigelle with unique combinations like caramelized onions, fig jam, or roasted potatoes.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Single Tigella - Unmissable
Tigella Singola - Le Imperdibili
A single tigella of your choice from the unmissable options.
A single gourmet tigella with creative fillings like caramelized onions, fig jam, or roasted potatoes.
€2~ ≈ $2.00

The Fried Dough

Fried Dough by itself
Gnocco Fritto Da solo
Pillowy squares of fried dough, golden and airy. Savory and crisp, best enjoyed while warm.
€2.20~ ≈ $3.00
Fried Dough Accompanied
Gnocco Fritto Accompagnato
Fried dough served with a platter of Italian cured meats. A classic Emilian appetizer combination.
€9.50~ ≈ $11.00

Journey into the Pantry

Tasting Platter for 2 People
Tagliere Degustazione per 2 Persone
Fried dough, tigelle, and mixed cured meats accompanied by stracchino cheese and pantry condiments.
A tasting platter for two featuring fried dough (gnocco fritto), tigelle flatbreads, mixed cured meats, soft cheese (stracchino), and condiments.
€19.50 ≈ $23.00

Pasta

Ask for a tigella to soak up the sauce.

The Long and the Short

Tagliatelle with Ragù
Tagliatelle al Ragù
Long, flat egg noodles served with a rich meat sauce (ragù). A staple dish of the Emilia-Romagna region.
€10.70~ ≈ $12.00
Gramigna with Ragù
Gramigna al Ragù
Curled, short egg pasta resembling small worms or grass, served with meat sauce.
€10.70~ ≈ $12.00
Strozzapreti
Twisted short pasta whose name means 'priest stranglers'. Chewy texture, served with meat sauce or pesto with potatoes.
€9.20~ ≈ $11.00
Gricia Emilia Style
Gricia all'Emiliana
Strozzapreti with parmesan cream, pancetta, and pepper.
A localized version of pasta alla Gricia using Strozzapreti pasta. Tossed with a creamy parmesan sauce, cured pork jowl (pancetta), and black pepper.
€10.70~ ≈ $12.00

The Stuffed

Pumpkin Tortelloni
Tortelloni di Zucca
Large stuffed pasta filled with sweet pumpkin. Served with your choice of butter and sage, meat sauce, or parmesan shavings with balsamic vinegar.
€9.90~ ≈ $11.00
Ricotta and Spinach Tortelloni
Tortelloni di Ricotta e Spinaci
Large pasta dumplings filled with ricotta cheese and spinach. Soft and creamy filling, paired with various sauces.
€9.90~ ≈ $11.00
Tortellini in Parmesan Cream
Tortellini in Crema di Parmigiano
Small, ring-shaped stuffed pasta served in a rich parmesan cheese cream sauce. A very traditional dish of the region.
€10.50~ ≈ $12.00
Traditional Lasagna with Ragù
Lasagne Tradizionali al Ragù
Baked layers of flat pasta with meat sauce (ragù) and béchamel. Rich, comforting, and hearty.
€11.40~ ≈ $13.00

Dishes and Salads

Served with 3 tigelle and dressed with EVOO.

Always in Fashion

Meatballs in Sauce
Polpette al Sugo
with peas
Meatballs cooked in tomato sauce with peas. Savory and tender home-style dish.
€8.90 ≈ $10.00
Pantry
Dispensa
Salad, arugula, grana, crispy bacon, walnuts, classic Balsamic
A salad with mixed greens, arugula, parmesan cheese, crispy bacon, walnuts, and balsamic vinegar.
€8.90 ≈ $10.00

Salads

Parmigiana
Salad, arugula, roasted eggplant, confit cherry tomatoes, grana, classic Balsamic
Salad featuring roasted eggplant, confit tomatoes, and parmesan, seasoned with balsamic vinegar.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Norcina
Salad, Parma Ham DOP, cherry tomatoes, grana, classic Balsamic
Salad with Parma ham, tomatoes, parmesan, and balsamic vinegar.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Tomino
Salad, warm Tomino cheese, walnuts, cherry tomatoes, classic Balsamic
Salad served with warm Tomino cheese, walnuts, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Mediterranean
Mediterranea
Salad, tuna, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta
Mediterranean-style salad with tuna, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00

The Grand Combos

Bresaola
Beef sirloin, arugula, cherry tomatoes, grana
Air-dried salted beef (bresaola) served with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Cesarina
Chicken breast tagliata, salad, arugula, cherry tomatoes, grana-based dressing
Chicken salad with sliced chicken breast, mixed greens, tomatoes, and a parmesan-based dressing.
€9.90 ≈ $11.00
Roast beef with potatoes
Roastbeef con Patate
and salad
Roast beef served with potatoes and salad.
€10.90 ≈ $13.00

The Whim

Roasted Potatoes
Patate al Forno
Oven-roasted potatoes, savory and golden.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00

A Nice Ending

Sweet Tigelle
Le Tigelle Dolci
Sweet version of the traditional tigella flatbread, filled with pistachio cream, Nutella, or ricotta with blueberry jam.
€2~ ≈ $2.00
Small Glasses
I Bicchierini
With Mascarpone
Small dessert cups based on mascarpone cream, available in chocolate, tiramisu-style, or crumble variations.
€3.50~ ≈ $4.00
Fried Dough with Nutella
Gnocco Fritto con Nutella
Fried dough served with sweet hazelnut cocoa spread.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
Fresh Fruit
Frutta Fresca
A serving of fresh seasonal fruit.
€3 ≈ $3.00

Shall We Have a Drink?

Wines

From the Pantry
Della Dispensa
Lambrusco Grasparossa DOC, Pignoletto Modena DOC
House wines including sparkling red Lambrusco and white Pignoletto.
€3~ ≈ $3.00
Still Emiliani
Fermi Emiliani
Desimo Colli Bolognesi DOC, Al Campedi Colli Bolognesi DOC
Still wines from the Emilia region.
€3~ ≈ $3.00
Prosecco Valdobbiadene
DOCG Foss Marai
Sparkling white wine from Veneto, crisp and refreshing.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Sorbara
Fresh, savory, and intriguing. Vecchia Modena Premium CLETO CHIARLI
A variety of Lambrusco wine, known for being light, fresh, and acidic.
€9~ ≈ $10.00
Grasparossa
Genuine, intense, and fragrant. Vigneto Cialdini CLETO CHIARLI
A variety of Lambrusco, typically fuller-bodied and intense with dark fruit notes.
€9~ ≈ $10.00
Reggiano
Soft, harmonious, and fruity. Concerto MEDICI ERMETE
A balanced and fruity red wine from the Reggio Emilia area.
€9~ ≈ $10.00
Parmense
Creamy, round, and concentrated. Marcello ARIOLA
A rich and creamy red wine from the Parma area.
€9~ ≈ $10.00

Beers

Moretti Baffo D'Oro
On Tap
Draft lager beer. Golden color, malt-forward taste.
€3.20~ ≈ $4.00
Ichnusa Non Filtrata
33cl. Bottled.
Unfiltered lager from Sardinia. Hazy appearance with a slightly bitter, hoppy finish.
€4.20 ≈ $5.00
Messina
33cl. Bottled.
Sicilian lager beer with salt crystals. Refreshing and light.
€4.20 ≈ $5.00
Moretti Filtrata A Freddo
30cl. Bottled.
Cold-filtered lager, clear and crisp.
€4.20 ≈ $5.00
Paulaner Weizen
50cl. Bottled.
German wheat beer. Cloudy, with notes of banana and clove.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Via Emilia Craft
Birrificio del Ducato 33cl. Bottled.
Craft pilsner from a local brewery. Floral hop aroma and crisp bitterness.
€5 ≈ $6.00

Soft Drinks

Coca-Cola
Classic cola soft drink.
€3.20 ≈ $4.00
Estathé
Italian iced tea, sweet and refreshing.
€3.20 ≈ $4.00
Fanta
Orange soda.
€3.20 ≈ $4.00
Draft Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Alla Spina
Draft Coca-Cola.
€3.20 ≈ $4.00

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