Hosteria Grappolo d'oro

Name: Hosteria Grappolo d'oro
Address: Rome
Price range: €6 - €36

A four-course gastronomic itinerary, exploring traditional dishes and designed to offer guests a complete and balanced experience.

★ 4.4 (2,861) $$Moderate

Tasting menu

Roman Itinerary

Percorso Romano

A four-course gastronomic itinerary, exploring traditional dishes and designed to offer guests a complete and balanced experience. The tasting allows us to tell a story through dishes that best represent us and our tradition, revealing the osteria's philosophy. Tris of traditional appetizers: Panzanella, Boiled beef meatballs with green sauce, Whipped cod with Roman zucchini julienne. Homemade dessert: Ricotta Mousse, candied orange peel, and mostocotto. The menu is valid if chosen by all diners at the table (children excluded)

A complete tasting menu offering a journey into traditional Roman cuisine. It includes a trio of appetizers, a first course and a second course chosen from the classics, and a homemade dessert.

€36~ ≈ $42.00

Appetizers

Panzanella

Bread and tomatoes mixture, with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic and basil

A humble dish from peasant tradition based on soaked stale bread, ripe tomatoes, onion, and basil, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and vinegar. Fresh, summery, and very flavorful.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Burrata and anchovy millefeuille

Millefoglie di burrata e alici

Millefeuille, burrata cheese and anchovies

A layered appetizer combining the sweet creaminess of fresh burrata with the distinct savoriness of anchovies. A balanced and tasty play of contrasts.

€12.50 ≈ $14.00

Ricotta and eggplant meatballs with tomato sauce and basil

Polpette di ricotta e melanzane con salsa di pomodoro e basilico

Aubergine and ricotta cheese patties with tomato sauce and basil

Soft vegetarian meatballs made with fresh ricotta and eggplant, served in a tomato sauce flavored with basil. Tender and flavorful.

€12.50 ≈ $14.00

Boiled beef meatballs with green sauce

Polpette di bollito con salsa verde

Boiled beef meatballs with green sauce

Meatballs prepared using shredded boiled beef, fried until golden. Served with the classic Piedmontese green sauce made with parsley, anchovies, and capers.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Roman zucchini parmigiana, buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes

Parmigiana di zucchine romanesche, mozzarella di bufala e pomodorini

Roman zucchini parmigiana, buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes

A variation of the classic parmigiana using Roman zucchini instead of eggplant, layered with Campana buffalo mozzarella and sweet cherry tomatoes.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Whipped cod with Roman zucchini julienne

Baccala’ mantecato con julienne di zucchine romanesche

Cod fish mousse with sliced fresh Roman zucchini

A smooth and delicate spread obtained by emulsifying cooked cod with oil until frothy. Served with raw Roman zucchini cut into julienne for added crunch.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Mixed appetizer

Antipasto misto

Panzanella - Vegetable fritters - Boiled beef meatballs - Burrata and anchovy millefeuille - Whipped cod with asparagus

A rich selection of the house's best appetizers, ideal for sharing. It offers a variety of flavors ranging from meat to fish to vegetables.

€19 ≈ $22.00

First Courses

Spaghetti carbonara

Spaghetti alla carbonara

(Artisan pasta maker Cavalier Cocco) Spaghetti with egg sauce, pork cheek “guanciale” and Pecorino cheese

The quintessential Roman classic: pasta dressed with a rich cream of egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper, enriched with crispy guanciale. Creamy and intensely flavored.

€14.50 ≈ $17.00

Rigatoni all’amatriciana

(Artisan pasta maker Cavalier Cocco) Rigatoni with tomato sauce, pork cheek “guanciale” and Pecorino cheese

Short pasta dressed with a flavorful tomato-based sauce, browned guanciale, and Pecorino Romano. A historic dish with a decisive and savory taste.

€14.50 ≈ $17.00

Tonnarelli cacio e pepe

Homemade tonnarelli with Pecorino cheese and black pepper

Fresh egg pasta (similar to thick spaghetti) dressed with an emulsified cream of Pecorino Romano and abundant freshly ground black pepper. Simple yet rich in flavor and spiciness.

€14.50 ≈ $17.00

Homemade ravioli of the day

Ravioli del giorno fatti in casa

Homemade ravioli of the day

Fresh filled pasta prepared daily by the chef. The filling and dressing vary based on the availability of seasonal ingredients.

€16.50 ≈ $19.00

‘’Cordoni di frate’’ with white sausage ragù, Roman zucchini, and smoked ricotta

‘’Cordoni di frate’’ con ragù bianco di salsiccia, zucchine romanesche e ricotta affumicata

Fresh fettuccine with white pork ragù, Roman zucchini and smoked ricotta

A special pasta shape dressed with a flavorful sausage ragù (without tomato), local zucchini, and a sprinkle of smoked ricotta that adds a savory and aromatic touch.

€16.50 ≈ $19.00

Thick spaghetti (water and flour) with mussels, fresh tomatoes and bay leaf

Spaghettone acqua e farina con cozze, pomodori freschi e alloro

Homemade "water and flour" pasta with mussels, fresh tomatoes and laurel

Thick homemade spaghetti without eggs, served with a seafood sauce based on mussels, fresh cherry tomatoes, and the aromatic scent of bay leaf.

€15.50 ≈ $18.00

Meat Main Courses

Meat Main Course

Beef cheek braised with Cesanese wine

Guancia di manzo brasata al Cesanese

Red wine braised beef cheek

A very tender and gelatinous cut of meat, slow-cooked in local Cesanese red wine. The meat is so tender it melts in your mouth, with a rich and deep flavor.

€19.50 ≈ $23.00

Roman-style lamb

Agnello alla romana

‘’La porta dei Parchi’’ by Nunzio Marcelli - Anversa degli Abruzzi Roman style oven roasted lamb

Lamb cooked in the oven according to Roman tradition, often with garlic, rosemary, and anchovies. The meat is flavorful and tender, with crispy skin.

€19.50 ≈ $23.00

Beef roast beef with aromatic herb oil

Roastbeef di manzo con olio alle erbe aromatiche

Roast beef dressed with aromatic extra virgin olive oil

Thin slices of roast beef, served cold or warm and dressed with an oil infused with fresh aromatic herbs. A light yet flavorful dish.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Meatballs in tomato sauce

Polpette al sugo

Meatballs in tomato sauce

Classic meatballs slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce. A comforting, tender, and flavorful homemade dish.

€16.50 ≈ $19.00

Fish Main Courses

Fish Main Course

Roman-style cod

Baccalà alla romana

(tomato, olives, raisins, and pine nuts) Cod fish in a tomato sauce flavoured with olives, raisins and pine nuts

Cod fillet stewed with tomato sauce, olives, raisins, and pine nuts. A typical Roman Christmas Eve dish that combines sweet and savory flavors.

€19.50 ≈ $23.00

Roman zucchini-crusted sea bream fillet

Filetto di orata in crosta di zucchine romanesche

Roman zucchini-crusted sea bream fillet

Delicate white fish fillet, coated with a layer of zucchini and baked. Light and delicate.

€19.50 ≈ $23.00

Middle courses and salads

Side dishes

Sautéed chicory

Cicoria ripassata

Sautéed chicory greens with garlic and chilli pepper

Leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter taste, first boiled and then sautéed in a pan with oil, garlic, and chili pepper. An essential Roman side dish.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Braised escarole with Gaeta olives and capers

Scarola brasata con olive di Gaeta e capperi

Wild lettuce braised with wine, Gaeta olives and capers

Stewed escarole in a pan with flavorful black olives and capers. A soft side dish with a sweet and bitter taste.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Green bean, cherry tomato, and basil salad

Insalata di fagiolini, datterini e basilico

Green beans and sweet cherry tomato salad with basil

Fresh and light salad made with boiled green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

Oven roasted potatoes