Il Fiore all'Occhiello Bistrot




Via Costantino, 24a, 00145 Roma RM, Italy
Seared squid with peanut sauce, olive 'earth', and basil oil
Calamaro scottato con salsa di arachidi, terra di olive e olio al basilico
Quickly seared squid to keep it tender, served with a creamy peanut sauce. The olive 'earth' adds savoriness and the basil oil provides freshness.
Fried Roman-style tripe
Trippa fritta alla romana
Breaded and fried tripe strips until crispy, prepared according to Roman tradition. A rustic and flavorful appetizer, perfect for snacking.
Red tuna Caprese, Campana buffalo mozzarella, and green tomato
Caprese di tonno rosso, bufala campana e pomodoro verde
A reinterpretation of the Caprese salad with fresh red tuna instead of classic tomato, paired with Campana buffalo mozzarella and green tomato for a tangy note.
Octopus and potato meatballs with mint and parsley sauce
Polpette di polpo e patate con salsa alla menta e prezzemolo
Soft meatballs made with chopped octopus and mashed potatoes. Served with an aromatic mint and parsley sauce that enhances the seafood flavor.
Eggplant flan alla Norma
Flan di melanzane alla norma
Soft baked eggplant dish inspired by pasta alla Norma. Enriched with tomato and salted ricotta, it offers a comforting Mediterranean flavor.
Panko-breaded zucchini flowers with salt cod and basil pesto
Fiori di zucca al panko con baccalà e pesto di basilico
Zucchini flowers stuffed with whipped salt cod, breaded in Japanese panko for extra crispiness. Accompanied by a fresh basil pesto.
Squid ink gnocchi with sea bass and lemon
Gnocco al nero di seppia con spigola e limone
Potato gnocchi made with squid ink, dressed with fresh sea bass ragu and lemon zest. A balanced dish between marine savoriness and citrus freshness.
Homemade fettuccine with lardo, fresh porcini mushrooms, butter, and thyme
Fettuccina fatta in casa con lardo, porcini freschi, burro e timo
Fresh egg pasta dressed with porcini mushrooms, melting lardo, and thyme-infused butter. A rich, earthy, and fragrant first course.
Spaghettone with octopus, friggitelli peppers, and pecorino
Spaghettone con polpo friggitelli e pecorino
Thick spaghettoni served with tender octopus, sweet friggitelli peppers, and a sprinkle of flavorful pecorino cheese. An interesting combination of land and sea flavors.
Pennoni with saffron sauce, Roman zucchini, and breadcrumbs
Pennoni con salsa allo zafferano, zucchina romanesca e briciole di pane
Large format short pasta dressed with a creamy saffron and zucchini sauce. Topped with toasted breadcrumbs for a crunchy note.
Tonnarelli with red tuna bottarga, horse mackerel, and crispy celery
Tonnarello bottarga di tonno rosso, sugarello e sedano croccante
Fresh long pasta served with intense tuna bottarga, horse mackerel, and diced fresh celery. A dish with a decisive sea flavor and contrasting textures.
Ziti with scampi cream and toasted almonds
Ziti con crema di scampi e mandorle tostate
Ziti coated in a velvety cream of sweet scampi, garnished with toasted almond flakes. A delicate and refined first course.
Salt cod with garlic, oil, and chili
Baccalà ajo ojo e peperoncino
Salt cod fillet cooked with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. A simple but flavorful dish, with the decisive taste of fish and a spicy note.
Panko-breaded squid burger with tartar sauce and baby spinach
Burger di totano panato al panko con salsa tartara e spinacino
Breaded and fried breaded squid burger, served with tartar sauce and fresh spinach. A gourmet and marine version of the classic hamburger.
Turkey ossobuco pizzaiola style
Ossobuco di tacchino alla pizzaiola
Turkey ossobuco slowly cooked in a tomato, garlic, and oregano sauce. The meat is tender and flavorful, perfect for 'fare la scarpetta' (sopping up the sauce).
Salad
Insalata
Fresh mixed seasonal salad, simply dressed. A light side dish to accompany the main courses.
Vegetable of the day
Verdura del giorno
Selection of fresh vegetables prepared according to daily market availability. Can be cooked or raw depending on the season.
Savoy cabbage
Verza
Braised or pan-fried savoy cabbage. A flavorful and nutritious winter side dish.
Caponata
Caponata
Typical Sicilian side dish made with fried eggplant, celery, tomato, capers, and olives in a sweet and sour sauce. Rich and flavorful.
7 Courses
7 Portate
TASTING MENU
A complete gastronomic journey consisting of 7 courses selected by the chef. Ideal for tasting various specialties from the menu.
Contains Dairy
Peanut Allergy
Contains Fish
Contains Shellfish
Gluten Free
Vegan Options
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Via Costantino, 24a, 00145 Roma RM, Italy
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