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Appetizers

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.
€12 ≈ $14.00
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.
€11 ≈ $13.00
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.
€13 ≈ $15.00
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.
€12 ≈ $14.00
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.
€11 ≈ $13.00
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.
€11 ≈ $13.00

First Courses

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.
€15 ≈ $17.00
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.
€15 ≈ $17.00
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.
€15 ≈ $17.00
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.
€14 ≈ $16.00
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.
€15 ≈ $17.00
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.
€14 ≈ $16.00

Main Courses

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.
€18 ≈ $21.00
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.
€18 ≈ $21.00
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).
€17 ≈ $20.00

Side Dishes

Salad
Insalata
Fresh mixed seasonal salad, simply dressed. A light side dish to accompany the main courses.
€6 ≈ $7.00
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.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Savoy cabbage
Verza
Braised or pan-fried savoy cabbage. A flavorful and nutritious winter side dish.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Caponata
Typical Sicilian side dish made with fried eggplant, celery, tomato, capers, and olives in a sweet and sour sauce. Rich and flavorful.
€6 ≈ $7.00

Tasting Menu

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.
€60 ≈ $70.00

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