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Giggetto

Trattoria DA GIGGETTO AL PORTICO D'OTTAVIA. For any information on allergens present in the dishes, please consult the allergen register which will be provided by the staff on duty. *frozen product

★ 3.9 (4,283) $$Moderate 📍 Via del Portico d`Ottavia, 21/a, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Our Specialties

Jewish-style Artichoke
Carciofo alla Giudia
Artichoke fried twice according to Jewish-Roman tradition. The leaves become crispy like chips while the heart remains tender. An iconic Roman appetizer.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Boneless cod fillet
Filetto di baccalà spinato
Desalted cod fillet, coated in a light batter and fried until golden. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Classic Roman street food.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Stuffed Zucchini Flower
Fiore di zucchina ripiena
Fried zucchini flower stuffed with stringy mozzarella and an anchovy fillet. Coated in batter and fried. A perfect balance between the sweetness of the flower and the saltiness of the anchovy.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Suppli 'al telefono' (each)
Suppli al telefono (Cad.)
Fried rice croquette with tomato and a melted mozzarella center. Breaded and fried. It's called 'al telefono' (on the phone) because the hot mozzarella forms a string when pulled apart.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Potato croquette
Crocchetta di patate
Mashed potato croquette, breaded and fried in a cylindrical shape. Soft and flavorful, a classic fried appetizer.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Cod Croquette
Crocchetta di Baccalà
Fried croquette made from cod and potatoes. Flavorful and crispy, a delightful way to enjoy fish.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Bread
Pane
(portion)
Basket of homemade bread served to accompany the meal. Ideal for 'making the plate clean' with the sauces from the first courses.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00

First Courses

Seafood Risotto or Spaghetti
Risotto o spaghetti alla pescatora
Dish based on mixed seafood (mussels, clams, shrimp, squid) in a light tomato sauce or white sauce. Available with rice or spaghetti.
€20~ ≈ $23.00
Spaghetti with clams
Spaghetti con vongole veraci
Spaghetti served with fresh clams, garlic, oil, chili pepper, and parsley. A simple yet flavorful classic of Italian seafood cuisine.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne all'arrabbiata
Short pasta dressed with a spicy tomato sauce, garlic, and chili pepper. Often finished with fresh parsley.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Spaghetti with tuna
Spaghetti al tonno
Spaghetti dressed with tomato sauce and tuna. A flavorful and robust dish.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Rigatoni with pajata
Rigatoni con pajata
A historic dish of Roman cuisine. Pasta served with a tomato sauce and the milk-fed veal's small intestine (pajata), which gives it a unique and creamy flavor.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Fettuccine with artichokes
Fettuccine con i carciofi
Long, flat fresh pasta served with sautéed fresh artichokes. A delicate dish that enhances the flavor of Roman artichokes.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Fettuccine with porcini mushrooms*
Fettuccine con funghi porcini*
Fresh egg pasta dressed with flavorful porcini mushrooms. Fragrant and earthy, a classic autumn dish.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Fettuccine with ragù or tomato sauce
Fettuccine al ragù o al pomodoro
Fresh egg pasta served with your choice of classic meat ragù or simple tomato and basil sauce.
€14~ ≈ $16.00
Stuffed Cannelloni
Cannelloni ripieni
Fresh pasta rolls filled with minced meat, covered in béchamel and tomato sauce, baked in the oven.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti alla carbonara
One of Rome's most famous dishes. Spaghetti dressed with a cream of egg yolk, pecorino romano, crispy guanciale, and abundant black pepper.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
Rigatoni alla gricia
The ancestor of carbonara and amatriciana. Pasta dressed with crispy guanciale, pecorino romano, and black pepper. No tomato and no eggs.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Bucatini all'amatriciana
Thick spaghetti dressed with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, pecorino romano, and a touch of chili pepper. Strong and flavorful taste.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe
Fresh pasta similar to spaghetti but thicker, dressed with a cream made by emulsifying grated Pecorino Romano and abundant toasted black pepper.
€16 ≈ $19.00

Main Courses

Fried Artichokes
Fritto di Carciofi
Artichoke quarters battered and fried. Crispy and tasty.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Grilled veal loin
Lombata di vitella ai ferri
Prime cut of veal cooked on the grill. Tender and juicy meat, served simply to enhance its natural flavor.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Ossobuco with mushrooms and peas*
Ossobuco funghi e piselli*
Cut of beef with the central bone, slow-stewed with mushrooms and peas in a rich sauce. The meat becomes very tender and falls off the bone.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Fried vegetables
Fritto vegetale
Selection of battered and fried seasonal vegetables. A rich side dish or a light main course.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Mixed Fry
Fritto misto
Mixed fried meats and vegetables, Roman style. Usually includes lamb chops, artichokes, zucchini, and other seasonal ingredients.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Mozzarella in carrozza
Mozzarella sandwich enclosed between two slices of bread, dipped in egg and fried. Golden and stringy.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Eggplant Parmesan
Melanzane alla parmigiana
Layers of fried eggplant baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan. Rich and comforting.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Grilled beef fillet
Filetto di bue ai ferri
Noble cut of beef cooked on the grill. Very tender and lean.
€30 ≈ $35.00
Beef fillet with green pepper
Filetto di bue al pepe verde
Beef fillet served with a creamy green pepper sauce. An international cuisine classic with a strong yet refined taste.
€32 ≈ $37.00
Grilled beef steak
Bistecca di manzo ai ferri
Grilled beef steak. Simple and tasty, for red meat lovers.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Coratella with Artichokes
Coratella con Carciofi
Traditional Roman dish made from lamb offal (lung, heart, liver) cooked in a pan with artichokes, onion, and white wine. Intense and characteristic flavor.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Tripe Roman-style
Trippa alla romana
Tripe (beef stomach) slow-cooked in a tomato sauce with Roman mint and pecorino. Tender and flavorful.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Oxtail stew
Coda alla vaccinara
Oxtail stewed for hours with tomato, celery, pine nuts, raisins, and bitter chocolate. The meat becomes very tender and the sauce very thick and rich.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Roast lamb
Abbacchio arrosto
Roast suckling lamb with potatoes, rosemary, and garlic. Tender and fragrant.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Lamb chops 'scottadito' (finger-burning)
Costolette d'abbacchio alla scottadito
Lamb chops quickly cooked on the grill. Strictly eaten with hands, hence the name 'scottadito' (finger-burning).
€26 ≈ $30.00
Hunter-style lamb
Abbacchio alla cacciatora
Lamb cooked in a pan with vinegar, rosemary, garlic, and anchovies. A rustic dish with a strong flavor.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Fried lamb brain
Cervello d'abbacchio fritto
Battered and fried lamb brain. It has a creamy texture and a delicate flavor.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Fried lamb sweetbreads
Animelle d'abbacchio (fritte)
Fried lamb glands (thymus). Crispy outside and soft inside, considered a delicacy of the Roman 'quinto quarto' (fifth quarter).
€22 ≈ $25.00
Veal tongue in green sauce
Lingua di vitella in salsa verde
Boiled veal tongue, thinly sliced, served with a sauce made from parsley, anchovies, capers, and garlic.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Saltimbocca alla romana
Thin slices of veal topped with prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine and butter. A quick and flavorful main course.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Bauletti alla Giggetto
House specialty. Stuffed meat rolls, cooked in a flavorful sauce.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Roast veal
Arrosto di vitella
Classic roast veal cooked in the oven, served sliced with its cooking juices.
€18 ≈ $21.00

Fish

Fried Shrimp
Fritto di Gamberi
Fresh shrimp, floured and fried. Crispy and flavorful.
€28 ≈ $32.00
Fried Calamari and Shrimp
Fritto di Calamari e Gamberi
The classic mixed fried seafood with calamari rings and shrimp. Served with lemon.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Grilled Sea Bass
Spigola ai ferri
Whole or fillet fresh sea bass cooked on the grill. Fish with white and delicate flesh.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Grilled Sea Bream
Orata ai ferri
Fresh sea bream grilled. Firm and flavorful flesh, seasoned with oil and lemon.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Fried anchovies
Aliciotti fritti
Breaded and fried fresh anchovies. A humble blue fish dish, but rich in flavor and omega-3.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Anchovies with endive
Aliciotti con l'indivia
Baked dish of anchovies and endive (scarola). A typical dish of Jewish-Roman cuisine.
€22 ≈ $25.00

Side Dishes

Spinach
Spinaci
Boiled spinach sautéed with garlic and oil, or served with lemon.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Chicory
Cicoria
Field chicory sautéed in a pan with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. Characteristic bitter taste.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Mixed salad
Insalata mista
Fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and other seasonal vegetables.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Peas* with ham
Piselli* al prosciutto
Sweet peas cooked in a pan with diced prosciutto and onion.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Broccoli
Roman broccoli boiled and dressed with oil and lemon, or sautéed.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Puntarelle in anchovy sauce
Puntarelle in salsa d'alici
Catalonian chicory sprouts served raw with a dressing of oil, garlic, vinegar, and pounded anchovies. Fresh and crunchy.
€10 ≈ $12.00

Cheeses

Roman Caciottina
Caciottina Romana
Fresh cheese made from sheep's or mixed milk, typical of the Rome area. Delicate flavor and soft texture.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Parmigiano Reggiano
Aged hard cheese, served in flakes or pieces. Rich and savory flavor.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Pecorino Romano
Pecorino romano
Aged and salted sheep's cheese. Very intense and spicy flavor.
€8 ≈ $9.00

Fruit

Strawberries
Fragole
Cup of fresh strawberries, served plain or with lemon and sugar.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Strawberries with ice cream
Fragole al gelato
Fresh strawberries served with a scoop of cream or vanilla ice cream.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Pineapple
Ananas
Slices of fresh pineapple.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Pineapple with ice cream
Ananas al gelato
Fresh pineapple served with ice cream.
€8 ≈ $9.00

Desserts

Desserts from the counter
Dolci al carrello
Selection of homemade cakes and desserts shown at the counter.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Churned ice cream
Gelati mantecati
Creamy artisanal ice cream. Classic Italian flavors.
€6~ ≈ $7.00
Ice cream drowned in coffee or liqueur
Gelato affogato al caffè o al liquore
Cream or vanilla ice cream served immersed in hot espresso coffee or a liqueur.
€8~ ≈ $9.00
Black/White Truffle (Ice Cream)
Tartufo nero/bianco (Gelato)
Famous frozen dessert from Pizzo Calabro. A sphere of chocolate and hazelnut ice cream (black) or coffee and milk (white) with a molten center.
€6~ ≈ $7.00
Tiramisu (Ice Cream)
Tiramisù (Gelato)
Tiramisu flavored ice cream, with notes of coffee, mascarpone, and cocoa.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Lemon sorbet
Sorbetto al limone
Light and refreshing frozen dessert made from lemon juice and sugar. Excellent as a digestive.
€6 ≈ $7.00

Drinks

Mineral water (1/2 liter)
Acqua minerale (1/2 lit.)
50cl bottle of mineral water.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Mineral water (1 liter)
Acqua minerale (1 lit.)
1-liter bottle of mineral water.
€4 ≈ $5.00
House Wine (1 liter)
Vino della Casa (1 lit.)
Carafe of local wine, white or red, produced in the vicinity of Rome (Castelli Romani).
€12~ ≈ $14.00

Coffee Shop

Coffee
Caffe
Traditional Italian espresso.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Barley Coffee
Caffè d'orzo
Hot caffeine-free beverage made from roasted barley. Similar to coffee but lighter.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Decaffeinated Coffee
Caffè decaffeinato
Decaffeinated espresso.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Cappuccino
Espresso with hot milk and milk foam.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
Tea
The
Hot tea.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
Chamomile
Camomilla
Chamomile flower infusion, relaxing.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
Corrected Coffee
Caffè Corretto
Espresso with a small amount of liqueur added (usually grappa or sambuca).
€3.50 ≈ $4.00

Condiments

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (500 cl)
Olio Extravergine Di Oliva (500 cl)
Extra virgin olive oil in a large container.
€30 ≈ $35.00
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (250 cl)
Olio Extravergine Di Oliva (250 cl)
Extra virgin olive oil.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (100 cl)
Olio Extravergine Di Oliva (100 cl)
Extra virgin olive oil.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Balsamic Vinegar (250 cl)
Aceto Balsamico (250 cl)
Balsamic vinegar.
€10 ≈ $12.00

Birrificio Angelo Poretti

4 LUPPOLI THE ORIGINAL (30 cl)
4 LUPPOLI L'ORIGINALE (30 cl)
Light lager beer with a balanced and hoppy taste. 30cl size.
€6 ≈ $7.00
4 LUPPOLI THE ORIGINAL (33 cl)
4 LUPPOLI L'ORIGINALE (33 cl)
Light lager beer in a bottle.
€5 ≈ $6.00
4 LUPPOLI ZERO (33 cl)
Non-alcoholic beer.
€5 ≈ $6.00
6 LUPPOLI DOUBLE MALT RED (33 cl)
6 LUPPOLI DOPPIO MALTO ROSSA (33 cl)
Red double malt beer, intense and full-bodied with toasted notes.
€5 ≈ $6.00
9 LUPPOLI IPA (33 cl)
Unfiltered IPA beer, with a hoppy and citrusy character.
€5 ≈ $6.00
4 LUPPOLI THE ORIGINAL (66 cl)
4 LUPPOLI L'ORIGINALE (66 cl)
Light lager beer in a large bottle.
€9 ≈ $10.00

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