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La Fraschetta di Grottaperfetta

We use cured guanciale from Az. Del Ponte di Ariccia, only national pigs, free-range eggs, 100% Italian pasta, and DOP Cibaria Selection pecorino, which is more Roman than us. (we're not kidding, the numbers in parentheses are allergens)

★ 4.4 (2,915) $$Moderate 📍 Largo Virgilio Brocchi, 73, 00144 Roma RM, Italy

A LOT TO START

Snack
Stuzzico
charcuterie, coppiette, porchetta, cheeses, bruschetta, focaccia strips with lard, and pickled vegetables (1, 7, 3, 8)
A rich mixed appetizer of Roman specialties. Includes cured meats, cheeses, and seasoned focaccia. Enjoyed as a shared starter.
€11 ≈ $13.00
The Fraschetta's appetizer
Antipasto della Fraschetta
FOR TWO TO SHARE charcuterie, coppiette (dried meat strips), porchetta, cheeses, bruschetta, focaccia strips with lard, and pickled vegetables (1, 7, 3, 8)
A large appetizer platter designed for two people. It offers a variety of cured meats, cheeses, and focaccia. Ideal for sharing with company.
€19 ≈ $22.00
Mixed bruschetta
Bruschette miste
with artisanal sauces based on seasonality (1, 7, 3, 8)
Slices of toasted bread seasoned with fresh homemade sauces. Toppings vary based on seasonal ingredients. Crispy and flavorful.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella
Prosciutto e bufala
(7)
A classic Italian pairing of cured ham and fresh buffalo mozzarella. Sweet and savory flavor balanced with a soft texture. Served cold.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Caprese with buffalo mozzarella
Caprese con bufala
(7)
Fresh salad with tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and basil. Dressed with olive oil. Light and refreshing.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Cacio e pepe ingot
Lingotto cacio e pepe
A fried croquette filled with pecorino cheese cream and black pepper. Crispy outside and creamy inside. Eaten hot by hand.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Supplì 'al telefono'
Supplì ar telefono
Fried rice ball with tomato sauce and a heart of melted mozzarella. Typical Roman street food. The mozzarella stretches like a telephone cord when opened.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Mozzarella in carrozza
we make it with cooked ham
Sandwich of mozzarella and cooked ham, breaded and fried. Golden and crispy with a gooey filling. A delicious and hearty appetizer.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Cod fillet
Filetto di baccalà
TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS (6 euros each)
Cod fillet, battered and fried. Crispy and light. Typical of Roman tradition.
€6 ≈ $7.00

Porchetta from Ariccia IGP

Porchetta plate with warm focaccia and lard melting on top
Porchetta al piatto con focaccia calda e lardo che je se scioglie sopra
(1)
Porchetta dish served with warm focaccia and lard. The warmth of the focaccia melts the lard, making it delicious. A rustic and flavorful experience.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Pork and chips
A MASTERPIECE battered and fried porchetta with pepper ketchup and homemade french fries (1, 12)
Porchetta wrapped in batter and fried, served with fries and pepper sauce. A crispy twist on classic fish and chips. Rich and indulgent.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Fried porchetta meatballs
Polpette di porchetta fritte
with thyme mayonnaise (1, 3, 7, 12)
Meatballs made with porchetta, fried until golden. Accompanied by an aromatic thyme mayonnaise. Flavorful bites.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Porchetta pan
Tegamino di porchetta
baked with caciocavallo cheese (7)
Porchetta baked in a pan with melted caciocavallo cheese. Hot, stringy, and very flavorful dish. Ideal for cheese lovers.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Millefeuille of porchetta and potatoes
Millefoglie di porchetta e patate
A MESS! with stracciatella sauce and seasonal cream (7)
Layers of porchetta and potatoes, enriched with stracciatella and seasonal cream. An elaborate presentation rich in flavors. Hearty dish.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Porketta® with potatoes
Porkettab® co' patate
piadina with porchetta, lettuce, tomato, and yogurt sauce (1, 7)
A rolled piadina filled with porchetta, fresh vegetables, and yogurt sauce. Similar to a kebab but with Italian ingredients. Tasty and easy to eat.
€12 ≈ $14.00

NOW FOR THE GOOD PART

Spaghettoni Carbonara
Spaghettoni alla Carbonara
(1, 7, 3)
Long pasta seasoned with a cream of eggs, pecorino, crispy guanciale, and black pepper. A rich and creamy Roman classic. Enjoy it piping hot.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Rigatoni Amatriciana
Rigatoni all'Amatriciana
(1, 7)
Short pasta seasoned with tomato sauce, guanciale, and pecorino. Intense and slightly spicy flavor. A pillar of Lazio culinary tradition.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Rigatoni alla Gricia
(1, 7)
White version of Amatriciana, without tomato. Pasta seasoned with guanciale, pecorino, and black pepper. Savory and decisive taste.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Rigatoni Cacio e pepe
(1, 7)
Pasta seasoned simply with Roman pecorino cheese and abundant black pepper. Creamy and spicy. An iconic dish for its simplicity and flavor.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Rigatoni Arrabbiata
Pennoni all'Arrabbiata
(1, 7)
Short pasta seasoned with tomato sauce, garlic, and chili pepper. Spicy and aromatic dish. Perfect for those who love strong flavors.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Rigatoni with pajata
Rigatoni co la pajata
Pasta seasoned with milk-fed veal intestine cooked in tomato sauce. A historic dish of poor Roman cuisine. Unique flavor and soft texture.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Semolina gnocchi with oxtail sauce
Gnocchi di semolino al sugo di coda
THURSDAYS (6 euros each)
Roman-style gnocchi made with semolina, served with a rich oxtail sauce. Traditional Thursday dish. Very flavorful and hearty.
€13 ≈ $15.00

MAIN COURSES

Saltimbocca alla romana with potatoes
Saltimbocca alla romana co' patate
(7)
Veal slices with cured ham and sage, cooked in white wine. Served with potatoes. Tender and aromatic meat.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Roasted Abruzzo lamb with potatoes
Abbacchio IGP al forno co' patate
Roasted suckling lamb with potatoes. Tender and flavorful meat, typical of Roman holidays. Served hot.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Tripe Roman style
Trippa alla romana
with pecorino and mint (1, 7, 9)
Tripe stewed in tomato with mint and pecorino romano. A very flavorful traditional peasant dish. Soft texture and decisive taste.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Lamb offal
Coratella d'agnello
(1)
Lamb offal (heart, lungs, liver) cooked with onion and sometimes artichokes. Rustic dish with intense flavor. Highly appreciated in Rome.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Oxtail stew
Coda alla vaccinara
(7, 9)
Oxtail stewed slowly with tomato, celery, and spices. The meat becomes very tender and falls off the bone. Rich and succulent dish.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Roasted chicken with potatoes
Galletto ar forno co' patate
Whole or cut chicken roasted in the oven with potatoes. Crispy skin and juicy meat. A simple and tasty main course.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Meatballs in sauce
Polpette ar sugo
they're as good as grandma makes them, with a bit of pecorino
Meatballs cooked in tomato sauce, enriched with pecorino. Soft and homemade. We recommend 'scarpetta' (mopping up the sauce with bread).
€13 ≈ $15.00

SIDE DISHES

Roasted potatoes
Patate al forno
Wedge-cut potatoes baked with aromatic herbs. Golden outside and soft inside. Classic side dish.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Sautéed chicory
Cicoria ripassata
Boiled chicory then sautéed with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. Slightly bitter and spicy flavor. Typical Roman vegetable.
€6 ≈ $7.00
The Fraschetta's large salad
Insalatona della Fraschetta
with tuna, buffalo mozzarella, corn in oil (depending on availability), tomatoes, and green salad
Large mixed salad enriched with ingredients such as tuna, mozzarella, and corn. Fresh and complete. Can be a light meal or a rich side dish.
€8 ≈ $9.00

TO FINISH BEAUTIFULLY

Tiramisu
Tiramisù
Spoon dessert with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Dusted with cocoa. Creamy and sweet.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Cheesecake
Cheesecake with a biscuit base. Served cold, often with fruit or chocolate toppings. Dense and sweet.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Two-chocolate cake
Torta ai due cioccolati
with cream ice cream
Rich cake with white and dark chocolate, served with a scoop of cream ice cream. Decadent and indulgent.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Ricotta and sour cherry tart
Crostata di ricotta e visciole
Traditional tart from Jewish-Roman cuisine. Filled with sweet ricotta and sour sour cherries. Unique flavor contrast.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Artisanal truffles
Tartufi artigianali
Spherical ice cream covered in cocoa or sprinkles. Creamy or liquid center. Classic cold dessert.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Wine and passito cookies
Ciambelline al vino e passito
Dry, donut-shaped cookies made with wine, to be dipped in sweet passito wine. Rustic and crunchy.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Sorbet
Sorbetto
lemon, tangerine, and raspberry
Frozen fruit dessert, dairy-free. Available in various flavors like lemon or berries. Refreshing and digestive.
€6 ≈ $7.00

TO DRINK

Water and Soft Drinks

Water liter
Acqua litro
One-liter bottle of mineral water.
€1 ≈ $1.00
Coca Cola
Classic sweet carbonated drink.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Fanta
Orange-flavored carbonated drink.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Gazzosa
Sweet, transparent, lemon-flavored carbonated drink.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00

Bottled beer

Ichnusa 33cl
Light and refreshing Sardinian lager beer.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Ichnusa 66cl
Large size of Sardinian lager beer.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
Ichnusa unfiltered 33cl
Ichnusa non filtrata 33cl
Unfiltered Sardinian beer, with a more intense and full-bodied flavor.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Ichnusa unfiltered 50cl
Ichnusa non filtrata 50cl
Medium size of unfiltered Sardinian beer.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Poretti 33cl
Classic Italian beer in a small bottle.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Poretti 66cl
Classic Italian beer in a large bottle.
€4 ≈ $5.00

Draft beer

Birrificio Angelo Poretti

Small
Piccola
Small glass of draft beer.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Medium
Media
Medium glass of draft beer.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Litre mug
Boccale da lt
Large one-liter mug of draft beer.
€15 ≈ $17.00

BEFORE WE GO

Coffee
Caffè
Classic Italian espresso.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
National amari and grappas
Amari e grappe nazionali
Italian herbal liqueurs or pomace brandies.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Rum selection
Rhum selezione
Selection of fine rums.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Extra spirits
Distillati exrtra
Top-shelf spirits.
€7 ≈ $8.00

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