Il Margutta

Name: Il Margutta
Address: Rome
Price range: €2.5 - €65

We are pleased to welcome you to our restaurant. Our main ingredients are passion, love and respect for nature, together with the desire to astound and captivate you by using prime ingredients from environmentally-friendly sources. Ours is a responsible choice, both for the environment and for our well-being. Here, taste comes with lightness and beauty, fantasy and tradition and last but not least, innovation. Bon appetit. The vegetables in our recipes are sourced from the Margutta Gardens, just steps away, and from organic farms.

★ 4.3 (2,634) $$Moderate

Green Delights - Starters

Pumpkin and Saffron Flan

with blue cheese fondue and walnut crumble

A savory custard made with sweet pumpkin and aromatic saffron. Soft and creamy texture contrasted by crunchy walnuts. Served with a rich blue cheese sauce.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Puntarelle Salad V

and crunchy mixed salad, green and red kale, healthy seeds, grapes and pomegranate, apples cooked in mustard, shelled walnuts and citrus zest

A fresh salad featuring Roman chicory shoots (puntarelle) known for their bitterness and crunch. Combined with kale, fruits, and nuts for a complex mix of textures and sweet-savory flavors. Dressed with a zesty citrus and mustard vinaigrette.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Caramelized Tropea Red Onion OV

served on a sweet onion soup with Parmesan ice cream, Cervia salt, and savory puff pastry crumble (VO: available with salted vegan ice cream)

A sweet and soft caramelized onion from Tropea, served over onion soup. Features a cold savory cheese ice cream and crispy pastry bits. A play on temperatures and textures.

€15 ≈ $17.00

New Meat Plant-Based Balls

on carbonara foam

Meatless meatballs made from plant-based ingredients, mimicking the texture of meat. Served with a foam inspired by Carbonara sauce (egg and cheese). savory and rich.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Tuscany-Style Ribollita Veggyball V

on potato and leek cream

A variation of the traditional Tuscan bread and vegetable soup, reformed into a ball. Served over a smooth potato and leek puree. Hearty and comforting flavors.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Pot of Soft Polenta OV

with cabbage from our garden braised in red wine and stringy provola (Vo: Gondino vegan cheese fondue instead provola)

Creamy cornmeal porridge topped with wine-braised cabbage and melted cheese. Warm, soft, and savory. Eat with a spoon, mixing the toppings with the polenta.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Homemade Seitan Nuggets V

with chive mayonnaise, tartar sauce, and spicy mayo

Breaded and fried bite-sized pieces of seitan (wheat gluten). Chewy and savory meat alternative. Served with a trio of creamy dipping sauces.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Tavolozza Botero

selection of appetizers for 2 people

A shared platter featuring a variety of the restaurant's appetizers. Designed for two people to taste multiple starters. Offers a range of flavors and textures.

€35 ≈ $41.00

Wheat, Rice and Soups - Main Courses

Trevigiano Radish Canederli

in aromatic herb vegetable broth with porcini mushrooms and fontina cheese

Italian bread dumplings (canederli) flavored with radicchio. Served in a warm vegetable broth with mushrooms and melting cheese. Soft, savory, and comforting.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Ciceri e Tria V

apulian-style pasta and chickpeas

A traditional pasta dish from Apulia featuring part boiled and part fried pasta with chickpeas. Nutty, savory, and textural. A rustic and filling main course.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Creamy Cauliflower Soup V

with aromatic herbs, cashew nut crumble, sautéed pioppini mushrooms, and dill oil

A smooth, velvety soup made from cauliflower. Topped with crunchy nuts and savory mushrooms. Light yet flavorful, finished with fragrant oil.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Artichokes Riserva San Massimo Risotto OV

with tangerine jelly, fresh mint, citrus zest and Trombolotto Sermonetano oil

Creamy Italian rice dish cooked with premium rice and artichokes. Brightened with citrus jelly and mint. Rich texture with fresh, zesty flavors.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Veggie Genovese Ziti OV

pasta with Cannara gold onion and parmesan foam (VO: Gondino vegan cheese fondue instead parmesan)

Tube-shaped pasta served with a rich, slow-cooked onion sauce (Genovese style). Topped with a light cheese foam. Sweet and savory flavor profile.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Amatriciana Margutta Style OV

burnt wheat fettuccine with veggie Amatriciana sauce

Ribbon pasta made from burnt wheat flour, giving it a toasted flavor. Served with a vegetarian version of the classic Roman tomato and cheese sauce. Savory and slightly tangy.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Gragnano Fusilloni Pasta Cacio e Pepe

on broccoli cream and smoked broccoli powder

Large corkscrew pasta served with a Roman cheese and black pepper sauce, enhanced with broccoli cream. Creamy, spicy, and earthy. A twist on a classic dish.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Classic and Creative - Second Courses

Celeriac Glazed on a Brown Condensed Stock V

with soft potato foam, sautéed Cardoncelli mushrooms and fine truffles

Roasted celery root glazed in a rich vegetable reduction. Served with creamy potato foam, mushrooms, and truffle. An earthy, elegant plant-based main.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Grilled Plant-Based Fillet V

with juniper, bay leaves, rosemary, and black pepper, served with vegan potatoes dauphinoise and Primitivo di Manduria wine reduction

A meat-alternative fillet grilled with aromatic herbs. Served with creamy sliced potatoes and a red wine sauce. Mimics the experience of a steak dinner.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Vegetables Fried from the Margutta Garden V

artichokes, apples, sage leaves fried in rice batter on mashed potatoes and soy sauce

Assorted seasonal vegetables and fruits fried in a light tempura-style batter. Served over mashed potatoes. Crispy outside, soft inside.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Pecorino Cheese in an Almond Crust

with escarole, raisins, chestnut honey and pear brunoise

Sheep's milk cheese coated in almonds and cooked until warm. Paired with bitter greens, sweet fruit, and honey. A balance of salty, sweet, and nutty flavors.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Black Bread with New Meat Burger V

vegan cheddar, caramelized onions, guacamole, raw cabbage slaw with homemade sauces and french fries

A plant-based burger served on dark bread. Topped with vegan cheese, avocado dip, and onions. Comes with fries and slaw. A hearty, casual meal.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Margutta Fried Chick'n V

with a crunchy cereal crust, served with corn on the cob and tartar sauce

Plant-based chicken substitute fried in a cereal coating for extra crunch. Served with corn and creamy sauce. Comfort food style.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Crispy Organic Egg

on fondue, served with broccoli leaves and premium truffles

An egg with a crispy exterior and runny yolk. Served over cheese fondue with greens and truffle. Rich, creamy, and decadent.

€18 ≈ $21.00

3D Artichokes OV

breaded and fried, Roman-style, and raw and cooked carpaccio with pears and Parmesan

Artichokes prepared in three ways: fried, Roman-style (braised), and thinly sliced raw. Served with cheese and fruit. A complete exploration of artichoke textures.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Vegetable Side Dishes from Margutta's Garden

Neapolitan-Style Escarole

Leafy green endive sautéed with savory ingredients like olives or capers. Slightly bitter and tender.

€8 ≈ $9.00

French Fries

Classic fried potato strips. Crispy and salted.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Turnip Tops with Garlic, Oil, and Chili

Sautéed greens with a spicy garlic kick. A traditional Italian side dish known as 'Cime di Rapa'.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Roman-Style Puntarelle with Mustard Dressing

Fresh chicory shoots served raw with a zesty dressing. Crunchy and slightly bitter.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Sautéed or Pickled Chicory

Bitter greens prepared either cooked in a pan or preserved in vinegar. A savory vegetable side.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Vegan Cheese Platters

Vegan Cheese Platter

Vegan cheeses are made with dried fruit, cereals and legumes and are enhanced with herbs and spices. Served with mustards and compotes and toasted hot bread. Choice of five served with Passito di Pantelleria Pellegrino by the glass.

A selection of plant-based cheeses made from nuts and grains. Accompanied by sweet jams and bread. Served with a glass of sweet dessert wine.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Our Bread

Our bread basket contains focaccia, wholemeal bread, grissini and other bread wafers made with organic, wholemeal flours that are easily digestible as they have a low gluten content. We use the same flours to prepare our homemade pastas, pastries and also for our desserts and biscuits. Our pastries are vegan and are made with extra virgin olive oil.

An assortment of house-made breads including focaccia and breadsticks. Made with organic flours and olive oil.

€4.50~ ≈ $5.00

Dessert A La Carte

Crunchy Phyllo Mille Feuille V

with cinnamon-baked apples and walnuts, with rum-flavoured veg cream and vanilla ice cream

Layers of crispy pastry dough filled with spiced apples and nuts. Served with vegan cream and ice cream. Sweet, crunchy, and aromatic.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Hazelnut Sphere with Salted Caramel Center V

apricot compote, and dried apricots on a vegan shortcrust

A hazelnut-flavored dessert ball with a gooey salted caramel middle. Served on a cookie base with fruit preserves. Rich and nutty.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Soft Chocolate Dessert

with Italian meringue, wild berries and pralines pistachios

A tender chocolate cake or mousse topped with fluffy meringue. Garnished with berries and nuts for freshness and crunch.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Nougat Semifreddo

served with hot eggnog and nougat crumble

A frozen dessert similar to mousse, flavored with nougat. Served with a warm custard sauce. Creamy and cold with a warm topping.

€12 ≈ $14.00

80% Dark Chocolate Fondue V

with Sliced of fresh fruit (for 2 people)

Warm melted dark chocolate served with fresh fruit for dipping. A shared dessert for two. Rich and interactive.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Ice Creams and Sorbets of the Day OV

(celery and tangerine, raspberries, peanuts and caramel, vanilla, chocolate with candied oranges)

A daily selection of frozen treats ranging from fruity sorbets to creamy ice creams. Flavors vary from traditional to unique.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Gourmet Selection

Vegan Emphasis

BIO VEGAN SPARKLING DRINK, ACCOMPANIED BY A SURPRISE FROM THE CHEF POT OF SOFT POLENTA with cabbage from our garden braised in red wine and stringy Gondino vegan cheese fondue VEGAN GENOVESE ZITI pasta with Cannara gold onion and Gondino vegan cheese fondue GRILLED PLANT-BASED FILLET with juniper, bay leaves, rosemary, and black pepper, served with vegan potatoes dauphinoise and Primitivo di Manduria wine reduction CRUNCHY PHYLLO MILLE FEUILLE with cinnamon-baked apples, raisins and walnuts, with rum-flavoured veg cream and vanilla ice cream

A curated multi-course vegan tasting menu featuring a drink, starter, pasta, main, and dessert. Offers a complete dining experience highlighting plant-based cuisine.

€55 ≈ $64.00

Il Margutta

BIO VEGAN SPARKLING DRINK, ACCOMPANIED BY A SURPRISE FROM THE CHEF NEW MEAT PLANT-BASED BALLS on carbonara foam TREVIGIANO RADISH CANEDERLI in aromatic herb vegetable broth with porcini mushrooms and fontina cheese ARTICHOKES RISERVA SAN MASSIMO RISOTTO with tangerine jelly, fresh mint, citrus zest and Trombolotto Sermonetano oil CELERIAC GLAZED ON A BROWN CONDENSED STOCK with soft potato foam, sautéed Cardoncelli mushrooms and fine truffles SOFT CHOCOLATE DESSERT with Italian meringue, wild berries and pralines pistachios

The signature tasting menu comprising a drink and five courses. Features creative vegetarian and vegan dishes including risotto and chocolate dessert.

€65 ≈ $75.00

Classic Winter Menu

BIO VEGAN SPARKLING DRINK, ACCOMPANIED BY A SURPRISE FROM THE CHEF CARAMELIZED TROPEA RED ONION served on a sweet onion soup with Parmesan ice cream, Cervia salt, and savory puff pastry crumble AMATRICIANA MARGUTTA STYLE burnt wheat fettuccine with veggie Amatriciana sauce PECORINO CHEESE IN AN ALMOND CRUST with escarole, raisins, chestnut honey and pear brunoise NOUGAT SEMIFREDDO served with hot eggnog and nougat crumble

A seasonal tasting menu highlighting winter flavors. Includes four courses plus a welcome drink. Features comforting dishes like onion soup and pasta.

€50 ≈ $58.00

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