Tuna Tartare
Tartare di Tonno
Fresh raw tuna, finely sliced. Delicate flavor and soft texture. Usually served with light dressings like oil and lemon.
€19
≈ $22.00
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Il Focolare
Il Focolare
Menu with daily specials, fish and meat specialties, a wide selection of wines, and homemade desserts.
★ 4.3
(1,225)
$$Moderate
DAILY SPECIALS (Monday, June 9, 2025)
Daily selection of appetizers, first courses, and main courses.
Amberjack tartare with raw artichoke salad
Tartare di Ricciola con l'insalatina di carciofi crudi
Raw amberjack fish served with crispy fresh artichokes. A light and refined appetizer. Served cold.
€19
≈ $22.00
0
Bruschetta with stracciatella and Cantabrian anchovies
Bruschette con stracciatella e alici del Cantabrico
Toasted bread topped with creamy stracciatella cheese and flavorful anchovy fillets. A perfect contrast between the sweetness of the milk and the saltiness of the fish. Ideal as an appetizer.
€12
≈ $14.00
0
Jewish-style artichoke / Roman-style artichoke
Carciofo alla giudia / Carciofo alla romana
Artichoke prepared according to Roman tradition (stewed with mint) or Jewish tradition (fried whole and crispy). Intense and characteristic flavor. A classic Roman side dish or appetizer.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Asparagus
Asparagi
Cooked green asparagus, likely boiled or steamed. Sweet and delicate vegetal taste. Excellent as a light side dish.
€7
≈ $8.00
0
Paccheri pasta with sea bass and cherry tomatoes
Paccheri con la spigola e pomodoretto
Large-format pasta with sea bass, tomato, and cherry tomatoes. Fresh and slightly sweet sea flavor. A rich and satisfying dish.
€16
≈ $19.00
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Linguine with clams and cherry tomatoes
Linguine con telline e pomodoretto
Long pasta with small clams (telline) and cherry tomatoes. Savory and marine flavor. Eaten by twirling the pasta with a fork.
€16
≈ $19.00
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Seafood tagliolini 'in bianco' (without tomato)
Tagliolini allo scoglio in bianco
Thin egg pasta with mixed seafood, no tomato. Pure sea flavor enhanced by garlic and oil. Delicate yet flavorful.
€16
≈ $19.00
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Fettuccine with artichokes, clams, and Pachino tomatoes
Fettuccine carciofi, vongole e pachino
Thick egg pasta with artichokes, clams, and Pachino tomatoes. A balanced land-sea combination. Flavorful and aromatic.
€16
≈ $19.00
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Tonnarelli pasta with lobster, pesto, and cherry tomatoes
Tonnarelli con l'Astice, pesto e pomodoretto
Thick fresh pasta served with prized lobster meat, pesto, and cherry tomatoes. A luxurious dish with sweet crustacean flavor and herbaceous notes.
€24
≈ $28.00
0
Calamarata pasta with swordfish, tomato, olives, eggplant, capers
Calamarata con pesce spada, pomodoro, olive, melanzane, capperi
Ring-shaped pasta served with swordfish and a Sicilian-style sauce. Rich in Mediterranean flavors, salty and savory.
€16
≈ $19.00
0
Baked lasagna
Lasagne al forno
Layers of egg pasta with meat sauce, béchamel, and cheese, baked. An iconic Italian dish, rich and creamy. Comfort food par excellence.
€15
≈ $17.00
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Roasted cuttlefish in a pan with artichokes, mint, and parmesan
Seppie arrostite in padella con carciofi, mentuccia e parmigiano
Cuttlefish cooked in a pan served with artichokes and herbs. A light main course with an interesting mix of textures and flavors.
€16
≈ $19.00
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Amberjack Sicilian style with tomato, olives, and capers
Ricciola alla siciliana con pomodoro, olive e capperi
Amberjack fillet cooked with tomato sauce, olives, and capers. Intense Mediterranean flavor and tender meat.
€18
≈ $21.00
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Roman-style cod with pine nuts and raisins
Baccalà alla romana con pinoli e uvetta
Desalted cod stewed with tomato, sweet raisins, and pine nuts. Traditional sweet and sour Roman dish. Very flavorful and tender.
€18
≈ $21.00
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Gratinated red mullet (Fiumicino catch) with sautéed broccoli rabe
Triglie (asta di Fiumicino) gratinate con broccoletti ripassati
Small local red fish baked with breadcrumbs, served with bitter vegetables. Intense sea flavor and delicate meat.
€18
≈ $21.00
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Turbot fillet in a potato crust
Filetto di rombo in crosta di patate
Prized flatfish covered with crispy potato slices. Contrast between the softness of the fish and the crust. Delicate flavor.
€22
≈ $25.00
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Sea bream fillet with Sicilian citrus fruits
Filetto di orata agli agrumi di Sicilia
Delicate sea bream fillet prepared with Sicilian citrus sauce. Fragrant and light, with fresh and tangy notes.
€20
≈ $23.00
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Braised beef with mashed potatoes
Stracotto di manzo con il pure'
Beef cooked for a very long time until very tender, served with mashed potatoes. Rich in sauce and very hearty dish.
€16
≈ $19.00
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Mixed seasonal vegetables stuffed with ground beef
Verdure miste ripiene con carne di manzo macinata
Hollowed-out seasonal vegetables filled with a flavorful ground meat mixture. Baked. A tasty and homemade main dish.
€15
≈ $17.00
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Pork shank with roasted potatoes
Stinco di prisciutto con patate arrosto
Slow-roasted pork shank served with potatoes. Succulent meat that falls off the bone, with crispy skin.
€18
≈ $21.00
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Roast veal with potatoes
Arrosto di vitella con patate
Roasted veal served in slices with potatoes. Delicate flavor and tender meat. A classic main course.
€16
≈ $19.00
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Lamb cooked in a pan with vinegar, rosemary, garlic, and anchovies. Intense, aromatic, and slightly tangy flavor. Typical Roman dish.
Abbacchio alla cacciatora
Young lamb cooked in a pan with vinegar, rosemary, garlic, and anchovies. Intense, aromatic, and slightly tangy flavor. Typical Roman dish.
€18
≈ $21.00
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The original Milanese cutlet with french fries
La vera cotoletta alla milanese con patate fritte
Breaded and fried veal cutlet in butter, served with the bone. Crispy and golden outside, tender inside. Served with fries.
€19
≈ $22.00
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Lemon peaches
Pesche al limone
Fresh peaches cut into pieces and marinated with lemon juice and sugar. Simple, fresh, and digestive dessert.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Apricots
Albicocche
Fresh seasonal fruit. Sweet and juicy. Served plain.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Cherries
Ciliegie
Fresh cherries served in a cup. Sweet, crunchy, and juicy.
€8
≈ $9.00
0
Watermelon
Anguria
Slice of fresh watermelon. Very refreshing and sweet. Ideal to end a meal in summer.
€6
≈ $7.00
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FISH MAIN COURSES
Roasted cuttlefish in a pan with artichokes and mint
Seppie arrostite in padella con i carciofi e mentuccia
Cuttlefish cooked in a pan with artichokes and Roman mint. A light and aromatic dish, typical of Lazio cuisine.
€16
≈ $19.00
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Roasted salmon with grilled vegetables
Salmone arrosto con verdure grigliate
Roasted salmon fillet served with a side of vegetables. Fatty and flavorful fish, rich in omega-3.
€16
≈ $19.00
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Fried calamari (*) and shrimp
Fritto di calamari (*) e gamberi
Floured and fried rings of calamari and shrimp. Crispy and golden. Enjoy hot with a squeeze of lemon.
€21
≈ $24.00
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Sea bream fillet with Sicilian citrus fruits
Filetto di Orata agli agrumi di Sicilia
Delicate sea bream fillet prepared with citrus sauce. Fragrant and light.
€20
≈ $23.00
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Roasted swordfish with a side of grilled vegetables
Pesce spada arrosto con contorno di verdure grigliate
Grilled or roasted swordfish steak, served with vegetables. Firm meat similar to red meat, decisive flavor.
€18
≈ $21.00
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Grilled calamari (*) with grilled zucchini
Calamari (*) arrostiti con le zucchine grigliate
Whole grilled squid served with zucchini. Smoky flavor and tender texture if cooked well.
€20
≈ $23.00
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Baked or roasted sea bass or sea bream with potatoes
Spigola o Orata al forno con patate o arrostita
Price per 100g
Whole fish (sea bass or sea bream) baked with potatoes or grilled. Prized and delicate white meat. Price varies by weight.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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Baked or roasted turbot with potatoes
Rombo al forno con patate o arrostito
Price per 100g
Turbot, a prized flatfish, baked or roasted. Firm and flavorful white meat. Price by weight.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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Roasted or 'mugnaia' style sole
Sogliola arrosto o alla mugnaia
* Fresh product blast-chilled to -20° or frozen on board. Price per 100g.
Delicate sole cooked roasted or 'mugnaia' style (butter and lemon). Very light and refined fish. Price by weight.
€9
≈ $10.00
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MEAT MAIN COURSES
Danish beef tagliata with summer black truffle
Tagliata di manzo (prov. Danese) con il tartufo nero estivo
Grilled Danish beef slices served with fragrant black truffle. A prized dish with a strong earthy aroma and juicy meat.
€23
≈ $27.00
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Danish beef tagliata with baked potatoes
Tagliata di manzo(prov. Danese) con patate al forno
Danish beef sliced, served with roasted potatoes. Flavorful and tender red meat.
€19
≈ $22.00
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Roman-style tripe with pecorino and mint
Trippa alla romana con pecorino e menta
Offal stewed in tomato sauce with Roman mint and pecorino cheese. A traditional Roman peasant dish, very intense and unique flavor.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Veal scaloppine with lemon
Scaloppine al limone
Floured veal slices cooked in a pan with lemon juice. Simple, tender, and fresh-tasting dish.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Scaloppine with porcini mushrooms
Scaloppine con funghi porcini
Veal slices cooked with aromatic porcini mushrooms. Forest flavor and soft meat.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Beef strips with porcini mushrooms
Straccetti di manzo con funghi porcini
Thin strips of beef sautéed in a pan with porcini mushrooms. Quick cooking that keeps the meat tender.
€14
≈ $16.00
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GRILLED MAIN COURSES
Beef steak (Danish origin)
Bistecca di manzo (prov. Danese)
Grilled Danish beef steak. Simple and tasty, it enhances the quality of the meat.
€19
≈ $22.00
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Beef fillet (Danish origin)
Filetto di manzo (prov. Danese)
A very prized and lean cut of meat, extremely tender. Grilled to your preference.
€23
≈ $27.00
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Veal loin (Dutch origin)
Lombata di vitella (prov. Olanda)
Tender and delicately flavored Dutch veal cut, grilled.
€19
≈ $22.00
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Beef ribeye (Danish origin)
Costata di manzo (prov. Danese)
Price per 100g
Large beef steak with bone. Flavorful and juicy due to intramuscular fat. Price per weight.
€5
≈ $6.00
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T-bone steak (Danish origin)
Fiorentina (prov. Danese)
Price per 100g
Famous T-bone cut with fillet and sirloin. Thick and rare. Price per weight.
€5.50
≈ $6.00
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SIDE DISHES
CAPRESE SALAD
Insalata CAPRESE
(buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, salad)
Fresh salad with buffalo mozzarella, tomato, and basil. The colors of the Italian flag. Fresh and milky.
€9
≈ $10.00
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GREEK SALAD
Insalata GRECA
(feta cheese, corn, green salad, cherry tomatoes)
Flavorful salad with feta cheese, fresh vegetables, and corn. Salty and fresh taste.
€8
≈ $9.00
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NIZARDA SALAD
Insalata NIZZARDA
(salad, tuna, onion, orange)
Rich salad with tuna and onion. This variation includes orange for a citrus note.
€8
≈ $9.00
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MAZZARA SALAD
Insalata MAZZARA
(salad, shrimp, potatoes, cherry tomatoes)
Seafood and land salad with shrimp and potatoes. A complete and balanced dish.
€8
≈ $9.00
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FARMER'S SALAD
Insalata CONTADINA
(salad, pears, caciottina cheese, walnuts, and raisins)
Rustic salad with sweet and savory ingredients: pears, cheese, walnuts, and raisins. Crunchy and flavorful.
€8
≈ $9.00
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MIXED SALAD
Insalata MISTA
Simple mix of fresh leafy greens and vegetables. The classic side dish par excellence.
€5.50
≈ $6.00
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Sautéed chicory / Sautéed Sicilian broccoli rabe
Cicoria ripassata / broccoletti siciliani ripassati
Boiled bitter vegetables then sautéed with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. A typical flavorful Roman side dish.
€6
≈ $7.00
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Chicory 'all'agro' / Sicilian broccoli rabe 'all'agro'
Cicoria all'agro / Broccoletti siciliani all'agro
Boiled vegetables simply dressed with oil and lemon. Light and healthy.
€5.50
≈ $6.00
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Baked potatoes
Patate al forno
Potatoes cut into pieces and roasted with herbs (rosemary). Crispy outside and soft inside.
€5.50
≈ $6.00
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French fries
Patate fritte
Potato sticks fried in boiling oil. Golden and salted.
€5.50
≈ $6.00
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Green beans
Fagiolini
Boiled green beans, usually dressed with oil and lemon or garlic. Delicate side dish.
€7
≈ $8.00
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FRIED FOODS
Zucchini flower
Fiore di zucchina
Battered and fried zucchini flower, often filled with mozzarella and anchovies. Crispy Roman specialty.
€2.50
≈ $3.00
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Fried mozzarella
Mozzarella fritta
Breaded and fried mozzarella bite. Melty center and crispy crust.
€3
≈ $3.00
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Supplì (fried rice ball)
Supplì
Fried tomato rice croquette with a mozzarella center. The quintessential Roman street food snack.
€2
≈ $2.00
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Potato croquette
Crocchetta di patate
Breaded and fried mashed potato croquette in a cylindrical shape. Soft and tasty.
€2
≈ $2.00
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Cod fillet
Filetto di baccalà
Piece of desalted cod coated in batter and fried. Crispy and flavorful, typical for Christmas Eve but good anytime.
€4
≈ $5.00
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The original warm zabaglione since 1945
Strawberries with warm zabaglione
Fragole con lo zabaione caldo
Minimum two portions. Price per portion.
Fresh strawberries served with warm zabaglione cream (eggs, sugar, fortified wine). A rich and enveloping dessert.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Wild strawberries with warm zabaglione
Fragoline di bosco con lo zabaione caldo
Minimum two portions. Price per portion.
Small aromatic wild strawberries drowned in warm zabaglione cream. A luxury for the palate.
€13
≈ $15.00
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Warm zabaglione with crispy puff pastry
Zabaione caldo con la sfoglia croccante
Minimum two portions. Price per portion.
Warm zabaglione cream served with pieces of crispy puff pastry for dipping. Simple yet delicious.
€12
≈ $14.00
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DESSERTS
Orange crème caramel
Creme caramell all'arancio
Milk and egg custard with caramel sauce, flavored with orange. Soft and smooth spoon dessert.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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Crème brûlée
Creme broulè
Vanilla custard with a crunchy caramelized sugar crust on top. Hot-cold and soft-crunchy contrast.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Apple fritters with pastry cream and cinnamon
Frittelle di mele con la crema pasticcera e cannella
Battered and fried apple slices, served with cream and cinnamon. A warm and comforting dessert.
€7.50
≈ $9.00
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Ferrarese chocolate cake with caramelized almonds
Tenerina Ferrarese di cioccolato fondente con le mandorle caramellate
A flat, moist chocolate cake, typical of Ferrara, enriched with crunchy almonds.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Rum baba with pastry cream and whipped cream
Baba' al rum con crema pasticcera e panna
Leavened dough dessert soaked in rum, filled with cream and custard. Typical Neapolitan, very moist and alcoholic.
€8
≈ $9.00
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Cheesecake with strawberries or berries
Cheesecake con le fragole o con i frutti di bosco
Cream cheese cake on a biscuit base, topped with red fruit sauce. Creamy and sweet.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Ricotta and sour cherry cake
Torta di ricotta e amarene
Traditional cake with ricotta dough and sour cherries in syrup. Soft and moist, typical of Jewish-Roman cuisine.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Pear strudel with pine nuts and ginger
Strudel di pere con pinoli e zenzero
Thin pastry roll filled with spiced pears. An interesting variation on the classic apple strudel.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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Traditional apple cake
Torta di mele tradizionale
Classic homemade apple cake. Soft and fragrant.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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Traditional Tiramisù or with Nutella
Tiramisù tradizionale o con la nutella
The most famous Italian dessert: ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Also available with Nutella.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Zuppa inglese (English trifle)
Zuppa inglese
Layered spoon dessert with sponge cake soaked in liqueur (often Alchermes), pastry cream, and chocolate.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Warm heart (molten chocolate cake)
Cuore caldo
Chocolate cake with a molten liquid center. It breaks with a spoon, releasing hot chocolate.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Panna cotta with strawberries or chocolate
Panna cotta con le fragole o con il cioccolato
Spoon dessert made with thickened cream, milk, and sugar. Gelatinous consistency and delicate taste.
€6
≈ $7.00
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House millefoglie (prepared to order) with strawberries or chocolate
Millefoglie della casa (preparazione espressa) con fragole o con cioccolato
Layers of crispy puff pastry alternated with cream, prepared to order. Fresh and fragrant.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Semifreddo with zabaglione / pistachio / torrone
Semifreddo allo zabaione / pistacchio / torroncino
Cold dessert similar to ice cream but softer. Available in various classic Italian flavors.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Mango and lemon semifreddo
Coppa semifreddo al mango e limone
lactose-free and gluten-free
Cold fruit dessert, suitable for intolerant individuals. Fresh and light.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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Panna cotta with chocolate
Coppa semifreddo panna e cioccolato
lactose-free and gluten-free
Classic cold dessert, gluten-free and lactose-free version. Rich taste despite the omissions.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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Panna cotta with amarena cherries
Coppa semifreddo panna e amarena
lactose-free and gluten-free
Cold dessert with the classic combination of cream and amarena cherries. Suitable for intolerances.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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FRUIT
Pineapple
Ananas
Slices of fresh pineapple. Sweet, sour, and digestive.
€7
≈ $8.00
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Mango / papaya
Fresh tropical fruit. Exotic taste and soft pulp.
€8
≈ $9.00
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Fruit salad
Tagliata di frutta
Plate of mixed fruit cut into pieces. Colorful and refreshing.
€9
≈ $10.00
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Strawberries with sugar and lemon
Fragole con zucchero e limone
Marinated fresh strawberries. Simple and classic.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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Wild strawberries from Nemi with sugar and lemon
Fragoline di Nemi con zucchero e limone
Small wild strawberries typical of the Nemi area (near Rome). Very fragrant.
€7.50
≈ $9.00
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Berries
Frutti di bosco
Mix of red and black berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries). Tart and sweet taste.
€7.50
≈ $9.00
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Fresh fruit salad
Macedonia di frutta fresca
Cup of mixed fruit cut into cubes with juice. Light dessert.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Aperitifs
Aperol spritz
Iconic Italian cocktail with Prosecco, Aperol, and soda. Sweet-bitter and bright orange.
€8
≈ $9.00
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Campari spritz
Variation of Spritz with Campari. More bitter taste and intense red color.
€8
≈ $9.00
0
Prosecco
Italian sparkling white wine. Dry and fruity. The aperitif par excellence.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Limoncello spritz
Refreshing spritz made with lemon liqueur.
€8
≈ $9.00
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Crodino
Blond non-alcoholic aperitif. Citrusy and spicy taste.
€6
≈ $7.00
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Bitter San Pellegrino
Red or white non-alcoholic aperitif. Bitterish and sparkling taste.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
Amari and liqueurs
Jefferson
Important Calabrian amaro. Herbal and citrus notes.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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Amara (blood orange amaro from Sicily)
Amara (amaro di arancia rossa di Sicilia)
Sicilian liqueur made from blood orange peels. Sweet and aromatic.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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Formidabile
Artisanal Roman amaro. Complex and spicy.
€6.50
≈ $8.00
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Amaro del capo
Calabrian herbal amaro. Traditionally drunk chilled.
€5
≈ $6.00
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Grappas
Barrique az. Nonino
Aged grappa in wooden barrels. Amber color and smooth taste.
€6
≈ $7.00
0
HOUSE WINES and beverages
White wine from the Castelli Romani region
Vino bianco dei castelli romani
(per liter)
Local white wine from the Rome area. Light and easy to drink, perfect with meals.
€10
≈ $12.00
0
MEDIUM draft beer
Birra alla spina MEDIA
Medium glass of draft beer. Refreshing.
€4.50
≈ $5.00
0
Mineral Water
Acqua Minerale
(per liter)
Bottled water, still or sparkling.
€2.50
≈ $3.00
0
Coffee shop
Coffee
Caffe'
Italian espresso. Strong, dark, and served in a small cup.
€2
≈ $2.00
0
Cappuccino
Espresso with foamed milk. Creamy and sweet.
€3
≈ $3.00
0
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