Hostaria Antica Roma






Neptune's Fancies
Le fantasie di Nettuno
Orange-marinated salmon, seafood salad, and drowned moscardini
A fresh fish appetizer combining citrus-marinated salmon with a mixed seafood salad and moscardini. Light and aromatic, ideal to start.
The appetizer of the Roman Agro
L’antipasto dell’Agro Romano
Porchetta from Ariccia, spianata, ciociaro capocollo, and small vegetables
Selection of typical cured meats from Lazio, including the famous porchetta and spiced cold cuts, accompanied by vegetables. A rustic and flavorful dish.
Cecilia's Garden Appetizer
L’antipasto dell’Orto di Cecilia
Selection of fresh grilled vegetables, frisella with tomato and basil
Vegetarian dish with grilled seasonal vegetables and crispy bread (frisella) dressed in a Mediterranean style. Fresh and light.
Faustulus's Board
Il tagliere di Faustulus
Selection of fresh and aged artisanal cheeses from Lazio
Tasting of local cheeses of varying ages. Perfect for sharing to appreciate the region's dairy flavors.
Mezzi paccheri with lobster and pachino tomatoes
Mezzi paccheri con astice e pachino
A classic
Large-format short pasta served with lobster sauce and fresh cherry tomatoes. A refined and flavorful seafood first course.
Appia Antica 1984
Appia Antica 1984
A "Der Sor Massimo" idea Homemade gnocchi with clams
Handmade potato gnocchi with clams. A delicate and flavorful surf and turf combination.
Gnocchi filled with cacio e pepe in Amatriciana sauce
Ravioli ripieni di cacio e pepe all’amatriciana
Pasta filled with cheese and pepper cream, served with a tomato and guanciale sauce. It combines two great classics of Roman cuisine.
Ricotta, Radicchio, and Walnut Crepes
Crespelle ricotta, radicchio e noci
Pasta filled with sheep's ricotta, Chioggia radicchio, and walnuts
Baked crepes with a soft filling of ricotta and radicchio, enriched by the crunch of walnuts. Delicate flavor with bitter and sweet notes.
Strozzapreti with guanciale, saffron, and zucchini
Strozzapreti con guanciale, zafferano e zucchine
A classic from the Magnanimi Family
Fresh twisted pasta with crispy guanciale, zucchini, and an aromatic saffron sauce. Rich and colorful.
The Classic Roman Pasta
La Pasta Classica Romana
Short pasta choice of: Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, and Gricia.
The signature dishes of Roman cuisine. Choose from Amatriciana (tomato and guanciale), Cacio e Pepe (pecorino and black pepper), or Gricia (guanciale and pecorino, no tomato).
Daily Patina
Patina Cotidiana
Lasagna with beef ragù flavored with fennel and cheese No Tomato!!! Romans didn't know it yet...
An ancient version of lasagna prepared without tomato, with a meat ragù flavored with fennel. A dive into Roman culinary history.
Pulsa with copadia
Pulsa con copadia
Rustic polenta with aromatic beef stew
A hearty dish of polenta served with a richly flavored beef stew. Comforting and rustic.
Grill of the Tyrrhenian
Grigliata del Tirreno
Grilled sea bass fillet, king prawns, and calamari
Mixed grilled fish and shellfish. Includes white fish, shrimp, and calamari cooked simply to enhance their freshness.
Shrimp in Guazzetto
Gamberi al guazzetto
The fleshy and firm meat of the prawns wrapped in the flavorful tomato sauce... a "scarpetta" is a must
Prawns cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce. Ideal for enjoying with bread to soak up the sauce.
Gilt-head bream fillet with herbs
Filetto di orata alle erbe
From the Tyrrhenian Sea, a baked fish fillet with a mix of aromatic herbs
Gilt-head bream fillet baked and flavored with Mediterranean herbs. A light and fragrant dish.
Vivarium Anatis
Vivarium Anatis
Baked duck breast with honey sauce from Appia Antica and orange
Duck breast served with a sweet and aromatic honey-orange sauce. A classic combination of rich and sweet-sour flavors.
The Free-Range Chicken
Er Ruspantello
A succulent dish, chicken cooked with Mediterranean spices
Roasted chicken seasoned with a mix of spices. Tender and flavorful white meat.
Baked Lamb
Abbacchio al forno
"The Sheep's Son" cooked with rosemary, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil
Roast lamb prepared Roman-style with rosemary and garlic. Tender and intensely flavored, it's a holiday classic.
Grilled Steak
Bistecca alla griglia
Tender and succulent beef steak from the Italian Boot
Grilled beef cut. Simple and tasty, for red meat lovers.
Trippa alla Romana
Trippa alla Romana
Strips of beef tripe with tomato sauce, Roman mint, and pecorino romano... finger-licking good
Tripe stewed in tomato with fresh mint and pecorino. A traditional Roman peasant dish with a bold and unmistakable flavor.
Baked Suckling Pig
Maialino al forno
Is there anything to explain?
Roast suckling pig, characterized by crispy skin and tender, juicy meat.
Farmer's Rabbit
Coniglio contadino
Boneless rabbit stuffed with capocollo and provola
Rolled rabbit stuffed with cured meats and cheese. Flavorful and rich white meat.
"Adolfo Giaquinto's Meatballs in Sauce"
“Polpette di Adolfo Giaquinto al sugo”
Recipe by Giaquinto, cook and poet from the late 1800s. Beef pulp, lard, organic eggs, sultanas, and pine nuts
Braised beef meatballs prepared according to a historic recipe with raisins and pine nuts. A unique taste that combines sweet and savory.
Juno's Cheek
Guancia di Giunone
Beef Cheek braised in Cesanese wine
Beef cheek slow-cooked in local red wine. Extremely tender and succulent meat.
Pullum oxizomum
Pullum oxizomum
Pieces of chicken cooked with leeks, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, and Garum (anchovy-based fish sauce used by Romans for seasoning)
Chicken stewed with leeks and seasoned with Garum, an ancient Roman fish sauce. Bold and historic flavor.
Isicia Omentata
Isicia Omentata
Pork Meatballs in Grape Sauce
Pork meatballs served with a sweet grape-based sauce. A sweet and sour recipe dating back to ancient Rome.
...ask what other vegetables have arrived from the Roman countryside!!!
Mixed Salad
Insalatona Mista
Large salad with mixed seasonal vegetables. Fresh and crisp.
Viterbo Roasted Potatoes
Patate di Viterbo al Forno
Local potatoes baked until golden. Classic and flavorful side dish.
Sautéed Chicory
Cicoria strascinata
Chicory sautéed in a pan with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. Bitter and spicy flavor.
The Letteramisù
Il Letteramisù
Tiramisù is one of the most delicious and well-known desserts in the world, the only Tiramisù in the world to appear in several novels by Clive Cussler, Robin Burcell, and other authors.
The classic Italian dessert made with ladyfingers, coffee, and mascarpone cream. Sweet, creamy, and energy-rich.
The Cassata of Oplontis
La Cassata di Oplontis
From a recipe by Professor Eugenia Salza Prina Ricotti. Made exclusively for us by Pasticceria Tornatora Tuscolana. Ancestor of Cassata, almond flour, sheep's ricotta, honey, dried fruit, and candied fruit for a sinful dessert.
An ancient Roman dessert similar to modern cassata. Rich in almonds, ricotta, honey, and candied fruit. Very sweet and substantial.
Tyropatina
Tyropatina
Ancestor of Crème Caramel prepared with whole milk, organic eggs, wildflower honey, and finished with a sprinkle of fragrant black pepper.
A spoon dessert similar to pudding or crème caramel, sweetened with honey and spiced with black pepper. Unique and velvety taste.
Today's Desserts
I dolci del giorno
What delights will Paolo or Marzia have prepared today? Selection of spoon desserts or pantry desserts, the choice is yours.
Variable selection of desserts prepared daily. Ask staff for available options.
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