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La Tavernella

La Tavernella since 1967. Traditional Roman cuisine.

To start: APPETIZERS

MAESTRO BRUSCHETTA
BRUSCHETTA MAESTRO
Toasted bread topped with olive pâté and cherry tomatoes. A crunchy and flavorful appetizer.
€4 ≈ $5.00
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO
Classic Italian bruschetta with fresh tomato, olive oil, and basil. Simple and fresh.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
OLIVE PATE BRUSCHETTA
BRUSCHETTA PATÈ DI OLIVE
Toasted bread spread with a rich black olive cream. Intense and savory taste.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
OLIVE PATE BRUSCHETTA
BRUSCHETTA ALLA RUGHETTA
Bruschetta garnished with fresh arugula. Slightly bitter and refreshing.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
CACIO E PEPE CHIPS
CHIPS CACIO E PEPE
Homemade fried potato chips seasoned with pecorino cheese and black pepper. A Roman twist on chips.
€5 ≈ $6.00
CURED MEATS APPETIZER
ANTIPASTO DI SALUMI
Selection of mixed Italian cured meats. Ideal for sharing as a starter.
€22~ ≈ $25.00
SEAFOOD APPETIZER
ANTIPASTO DI MARE
Mixed seafood specialties, which may include seafood salad, marinated, or fried depending on availability.
€18 ≈ $21.00
PROSCIUTTO AND MELON
PROSCIUTTO E MELONE
Classic summer pairing of salty prosciutto and sweet melon. Fresh and light.
€15 ≈ $17.00
MIXED VEGETABLES
MISTO DI VERDURE
Selection of grilled or oven-baked seasonal vegetables. A healthy vegetarian option.
€13 ≈ $15.00
BRESAOLA, ARUGULA, AND GRANA SHAVINGS
BRESAOLA, RUGHETTA E SCAGLIE DI GRANA
Thin slices of bresaola served with fresh arugula and Grana Padano cheese shavings. A protein-rich cold dish.
€15 ≈ $17.00
PUNTARELLE (seasonal)
PUNTARELLE (di stagione)
Typical Roman chicory sprouts, served raw with an anchovy, garlic, and oil dressing. Crunchy and flavorful.
€6 ≈ $7.00

For first courses: FIRST COURSES

THE TRIO
ER TRITTICO
OUR BEST-SELLER: amatriciana, carbonara, cacio e pepe
A tasting platter with three Roman classics: Amatriciana, Carbonara, and Cacio e Pepe. Perfect for trying everything.
€15 ≈ $17.00
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
Spaghetti with beaten eggs and cheek lard
Pasta with a cream of eggs, pecorino romano, crispy guanciale, and black pepper. Rich and flavorful.
€12 ≈ $14.00
TONNARELLI AMATRICIANA
Thick egg pasta with tomato sauce, guanciale, and pecorino. A classic of Roman cuisine.
€12 ≈ $14.00
TONNARELLI CACIO E PEPE
Pasta tossed with Pecorino Romano cheese and plenty of black pepper. Creamy and spicy.
€12 ≈ $14.00
TONNARELLI GRICIA STYLE
TONNARELLI ALLA GRICIA
The precursor to carbonara, made with guanciale, pecorino, and pepper, but without eggs or tomato.
€12 ≈ $14.00
TONNARELLI WITH MUSSELS AND PECORINO
TONNARELLI COZZE E PECORINO
Surf and turf combination with fresh mussels and pecorino cheese. Savory and decisive.
€14 ≈ $16.00
SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC, OIL, AND CHILI
SPAGHETTI AGLIO, OLIO E PEPERONCINO
Simple but tasty dish with sautéed garlic, olive oil, and hot chili pepper.
€10 ≈ $12.00
SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE
SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO
Pasta with tomato and basil. The classic light and fragrant Italian dish.
€10 ≈ $12.00
SPAGHETTI WITH RAGÙ
SPAGHETTI AL RAGÙ
Pasta with a rich, slow-cooked minced meat sauce.
€13 ≈ $15.00
RAVIOLI WITH ARTICHOKE CREAM AND SALMON
RAVIOLI CREMA DI CARCIOFI E SALMONE
Stuffed pasta served with a creamy artichoke sauce and pieces of salmon.
€14 ≈ $16.00
LASAGNA
Layers of baked pasta with meat ragù, béchamel sauce, and parmesan. A rich and comforting dish.
€14 ≈ $16.00
SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH CLAMS
SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE VERACI
Pasta with fresh clams, garlic, oil, and parsley. A classic seafood dish.
€16 ≈ $19.00
FETTUCCINE SEA AND MOUNTAIN
FETTUCINE MARE E MONTI
Egg pasta with a mixed sauce of mushrooms (mountains) and seafood (sea).
€18 ≈ $21.00
TONNARELLI/RISOTTO SEAFOOD STYLE
TONNARELLI/RISOTTO ALLO SCOGLIO
Pasta or rice with a rich mix of crustaceans and mollusks.
€20 ≈ $23.00
THE ROMAN PACCHERI
LA PACCHERATA ROMANA
paccheri with pumpkin cream, gorgonzola, pecorino, crispy guanciale, and hazelnuts
Paccheri with a sweet pumpkin, savory cheeses, crispy guanciale, and hazelnut crumble autumn sauce.
€18 ≈ $21.00

For main courses: MAIN COURSES

VEAL ESCALOPES WITH LEMON
SCALOPPINA AL LIMONE
Thin slices of floured veal cooked in a pan with a fresh and tangy lemon sauce.
€17 ≈ $20.00
GRILLED STEAK (WITH POTATOES)
BISTECCA AI FERRI (CON PATATE)
Grilled beef steak served with potatoes. Simple and hearty.
€30 ≈ $35.00
GRILLED FILLET (WITH POTATOES)
FILETTO AI FERRI (CON PATATE)
Tender, prime cut of beef cooked on the grill, accompanied by potatoes.
€33 ≈ $38.00
FILLET WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN (WITH POTATOES)
FILETTO AL PEPE VERDE (CON PATATE)
Beef fillet served with a creamy green peppercorn sauce.
€35 ≈ $41.00
FILLET WITH MUSHROOMS (WITH POTATOES)
FILETTO AI FUNGHI (CON PATATE)
Beef fillet served with sautéed mushrooms or mushroom sauce.
€40 ≈ $46.00
VEAL ESCALOPES ROMAN STYLE
SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA
Thin slices of veal with prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine. Tender and flavorful.
€17 ≈ $20.00
MILANESE VEAL CUTLET (WITH POTATOES)
COTOLETTA ALLA MILANESE (CON PATATE)
Breaded and fried veal cutlet, served with potatoes. Crispy and golden.
€21 ≈ $24.00
BOLOGNESE VEAL CUTLET (WITH POTATOES)
COTOLETTA ALLA BOLOGNESE (CON PATATE)
Veal cutlet with prosciutto and melted cheese on top, served with potatoes.
€23 ≈ $27.00
MEATBALLS IN SAUCE
POLPETTE AL SUGO
Meatballs slow-cooked in tomato sauce. Tender and tasty.
€17 ≈ $20.00
OSSOBUCO
Veal cut with the central bone containing marrow, slow-braised.
€18 ≈ $21.00
VEAL STEW
SPEZZATINO DI VITELLO
Veal chunks stewed with vegetables or potatoes until tender.
€18 ≈ $21.00
ROAST CHICKEN OR 'ALLA DIAVOLA' (WITH POTATOES)
POLLO ARROSTO O ALLA DIAVOLA (CON PATATE)
Chicken cooked in the oven or grilled with spicy herbs (alla diavola), served with potatoes.
€18 ≈ $21.00
EGGPLANT PARMESAN
MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA
Baked dish of fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.
€15 ≈ $17.00
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS (WITH POTATOES)
ABBACCHIO ALLO SCOTTADITO (CON PATATE)
Grilled lamb chops, to be eaten piping hot ('scottadito'). Typical Roman dish.
€28 ≈ $32.00
ROASTED PORK (WITH POTATOES)
MAIALINO PORCHETTATO (CON PATATE)
Roast pork prepared in the style of porchetta, with aromatic herbs.
€20 ≈ $23.00
CAPRESE
Fresh salad with mozzarella, tomato, and basil. Light and vegetarian.
€10 ≈ $12.00

SPECIAL WEEKDAY COMBO LUNCH

from Tuesday to Friday

Combo Lunch 22€
1 SUPPLÌ OR 1 TOMATO BRUSCHETTA + 1 PIZZA (CHOICE) OR ROMAN FIRST COURSE (CARBONARA, CACIO E PEPE, AMATRICIANA OR GRICIA) + 1 DESSERT + 1 WATER, COFFEE, AND AMARO
Complete lunch menu with appetizer, main course (pizza or typical first course), dessert, and drinks. Available on weekdays.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Combo Lunch 40€
1 SUPPLÌ OR 1 TOMATO BRUSCHETTA + 1 PIZZA (CHOICE) OR 1 ROMAN FIRST COURSE + 1 SECOND COURSE OF THE DAY + 1 SIDE DISH + 1 DESSERT + 1 WATER, COFFEE, AND AMARO
Rich lunch menu including appetizer, first course or pizza, main course with side dish, dessert, and drinks.
€40 ≈ $46.00

FISH

GRILLED SQUID
CALAMARI ALLA PIASTRA
Fresh squid cooked on the grill. Light and flavorful.
€20 ≈ $23.00
GRILLED KING PRAWNS
MAZZANCOLLE ALLA BRACE
Grilled king prawns.
€18 ≈ $21.00
GRILLED SEA BREAM
ORATA ALLA BRACE
Whole or filleted sea bream cooked on the grill. Delicate white meat.
€23 ≈ $27.00
GRILLED SEA BASS
SPIGOLA ALLA BRACE
Sea bass cooked on the grill. Refined and light taste.
€23 ≈ $27.00
SAUTÉED MUSSELS AND CLAMS
SOUTÈ DI COZZE E VONGOLE
Mollusks sautéed in a pan with oil, garlic, parsley, and white wine.
€16 ≈ $19.00
SALMON CARPACCIO
CARPACCIO DI SALMONE
Thin slices of marinated raw salmon.
€14 ≈ $16.00
FRIED SQUID AND SHRIMP
FRITTO CALAMARI E GAMBERI
Classic mixed fry of squid rings and shrimp. Crispy and golden.
€20 ≈ $23.00
FRIED COD FILLETS
FILETTI FRITTI DI BACCALÀ
Breaded and fried pieces of desalted cod. Typical Roman dish.
€16 ≈ $19.00

To accompany: SIDE DISHES AND MORE

SIDE DISHES

PEPPERS OR EGGPLANT OR ZUCCHINI
PEPERONI O MELANZANE O ZUCCHINE
Grilled or pan-fried vegetables, your choice.
€6 ≈ $7.00
JEWISH-STYLE FRIED ARTICHOKE
CARCIOFO ALLA GIUDIA
Artichoke fried twice, crispy outside and tender inside. Jewish-Roman specialty.
€8 ≈ $9.00
MIXED OR GREEN SALAD
INSALATA MISTA O VERDE
Fresh seasonal salad.
€6 ≈ $7.00
ROASTED POTATOES
PATATE AL FORNO
Wedge-shaped potatoes roasted with rosemary.
€6 ≈ $7.00
FRENCH FRIES
PATATINE FRITTE
Stick-shaped potatoes, fried.
€6 ≈ $7.00
CHICORY
CICORIA
Leafy green vegetables sautéed with garlic and chili. Bitter taste.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00

SOUPS

VEGETABLE SOUP
ZUPPA DI VERDURE
Hot soup with mixed seasonal vegetables.
€8 ≈ $9.00
MINESTRONE WITH PASTA OR RICE
MINESTRONE CON PASTA O RISO
Rich vegetable soup served with short pasta or rice.
€9 ≈ $10.00
PAVESE SOUP
ZUPPA PAVESE
Soup with broth, toasted bread, egg, and cheese.
€8 ≈ $9.00
PASTA IN BROTH
PASTINA IN BRODO
Small pasta cooked in hot broth. A light dish.
€7 ≈ $8.00
BROTH WITH TORTELLINI
CONSOMMÈ CON TORTELLINI
Reduced and clarified broth served with meat-filled tortellini.
€10 ≈ $12.00

And if you fancy: PIZZA

PIZZERIA APPETIZERS

ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
FIORI DI ZUCCA
Fried zucchini flowers, typically stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies.
€3 ≈ $3.00
SUPPLÌ
Rice ball with tomato sauce and a mozzarella center, breaded and fried. Typical Roman snack.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
EGGPLANT CROQUETTES
POLPETTINE DI MELANZANE
Fried croquettes made from eggplant pulp.
€6 ≈ $7.00
FRIED OLIVES STUFFED WITH MEAT
OLIVE ALL'ASCOLANA
Green olives, pitted, stuffed with meat, breaded, and fried.
€6 ≈ $7.00
POTATO CROQUETTES
CROCCHETTE DI PATATE
Fried mashed potato croquettes.
€6 ≈ $7.00
MIXED FRIED SEAFOOD
FRITTO MISTO
Assortment of typical fried pizzeria items (supplì, croquettes, olives, etc.).
€8 ≈ $9.00

PIZZAS

TAVERNELLA
House special pizza.
€15 ≈ $17.00
MARGHERITA
Classic pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00
NEAPOLITAN
NAPOLETANA
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and anchovies.
€10 ≈ $12.00
CAPRICCIOSA
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, artichokes, ham, and olives.
€13 ≈ $15.00
MARINARA
Simple red pizza with tomato, garlic, oil, and oregano. No cheese.
€8 ≈ $9.00
POTATOES
PATATE
White pizza with mozzarella and thinly sliced potatoes.
€10 ≈ $12.00
FOUR CHEESES
QUATTRO FORMAGGI
White pizza with a blend of four melted cheeses.
€11 ≈ $13.00
WITH GORGONZOLA
AL GORGONZOLA
Pizza with gorgonzola, a blue cheese with an intense flavor.
€12 ≈ $14.00
WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS
AI FUNGHI PORCINI
Pizza with porcini mushrooms.
€13 ≈ $15.00
MUSHROOMS AND MOZZARELLA
FUNGHI E MOZZARELLA
White pizza with mozzarella and sliced champignon mushrooms.
€10 ≈ $12.00
SEAFOOD
FRUTTI DI MARE
Pizza with mixed seafood (mussels, clams, squid).
€14 ≈ $16.00
DIAVOLA
Pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and spicy salami.
€10 ≈ $12.00
SALMON
SALMONE
Pizza with smoked salmon.
€12 ≈ $14.00
PEPPERONI PIZZA
PIZZA PEPERONI
Pizza with peppers.
€12 ≈ $14.00
VEGETABLE PIZZA
PIZZA ORTOLANA
Pizza with mixed grilled vegetables.
€12 ≈ $14.00
HAM CALZONE
CALZONE AL PROSCIUTTO
Folded pizza with ham and mozzarella.
€12 ≈ $14.00
MUSHROOM CALZONE
CALZONE AI FUNGHI
Pizza stuffed with mushrooms and mozzarella.
€12 ≈ $14.00
FOUR CHEESE CALZONE
CALZONE AI 4 FORMAGGI
Pizza stuffed with four types of cheese.
€12 ≈ $14.00

To drink: DRINKS

COCA COLA/COCA COLA ZERO
Non-alcoholic carbonated drink.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
SPRITE
Lemon and lime flavored carbonated drink.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
FANTA
Orange flavored carbonated drink.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
GASEOSA/CHINOTTO/TEA
GAZZOSA/CHINOTTO/TE'
Various non-alcoholic soft drinks.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
SMALL DRAFT BEER
BIRRA ALLA SPINA PICCOLA
Draft beer, small size.
€4 ≈ $5.00
MEDIUM DRAFT BEER
BIRRA ALLA SPINA MEDIA
Draft beer, medium size.
€6 ≈ $7.00
LARGE DRAFT BEER
BIRRA ALLA SPINA GRANDE
Draft beer, large size.
€8 ≈ $9.00

BUBBLES AND COCKTAILS

APEROL SPRITZ
Aperitif cocktail based on Prosecco, Aperol, and soda.
€8 ≈ $9.00
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
A variation of the Spritz with Limoncello instead of Aperol.
€8 ≈ $9.00
GIN LEMON/TONIC
Gin-based cocktail with Lemon soda or tonic water.
€10 ≈ $12.00
VODKA LEMON/TONIC
Vodka-based cocktail with Lemon soda or tonic water.
€10 ≈ $12.00
FERRARI BRUT
Italian classic method sparkling wine.
€45 ≈ $52.00
VEUVE CLICQUOT
Renowned French Champagne.
€70 ≈ $81.00
MOËT & CHANDON
Luxury French Champagne.
€100 ≈ $116.00
DOM PÉRIGNON
Prestigious vintage Champagne.
€250 ≈ $290.00

WINES

RED WINES

HOUSE RED WINE BOTTLE
ROSSO DELLA TAVERNELLA BOTTIGLIA
House red wine by the bottle.
€15 ≈ $17.00
HOUSE RED WINE 1/2 L
ROSSO TAVERNELLA 1/2 L
House red wine in a carafe, half liter.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
HOUSE RED WINE 1/4 L
ROSSO TAVERNELLA 1/4 L
House red wine in a carafe, a quarter liter.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
CHIANTI
Famous Tuscan red wine.
€25 ≈ $29.00
CHIANTI 1/2 L
House Chianti wine in a carafe, half liter.
€13 ≈ $15.00
MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO
Full-bodied red wine from Abruzzo.
€25 ≈ $29.00
BAROLO
Prestigious Piedmontese red wine made from Nebbiolo grapes.
€49 ≈ $57.00
BARBERA D'ASTI
Lively red wine from Piedmont.
€35 ≈ $41.00
PRIMITIVO
Intense and fruity red wine from Puglia.
€30 ≈ $35.00
PINOT NOIR
PINOT NERO
Elegant and light red wine.
€25 ≈ $29.00
MERLOT
Smooth and international red wine.
€25 ≈ $29.00
NERO DI TROIA
Indigenous red wine from Puglia.
€28 ≈ $32.00
VALPOLICELLA
Fresh red wine from Veneto.
€28 ≈ $32.00
LAMBRUSCO
Sparkling red wine from Emilia.
€27 ≈ $31.00
ROSÉ WINE
VINO ROSÈ
Fresh rosé wine.
€27 ≈ $31.00

WHITE WINES

HOUSE WHITE WINE 1 L
BIANCO DELLA TAVERNELLA 1 L
House white wine in a one-liter carafe.
€15 ≈ $17.00
HOUSE WHITE WINE 1/2 L
BIANCO DELLA TAVERNELLA 1/2 L
House white wine in a half-liter carafe.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
HOUSE WHITE WINE 1/4 L
BIANCO DELLA TAVERNELLA 1/4 L
House white wine in a quarter-liter carafe.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
PINOT GRIGIO
Fresh and dry white wine.
€25 ≈ $29.00
VERMENTINO
Aromatic and mineral white wine.
€27 ≈ $31.00
FALANGHINA
Fresh and fruity white wine from Campania.
€24 ≈ $28.00
GRECO DI TUFO
Structured and mineral white wine from Campania.
€28 ≈ $32.00
SAUVIGNON
Aromatic white wine with vegetal notes.
€27 ≈ $31.00
CHARDONNAY
International white wine, often full-bodied.
€30 ≈ $35.00
GEWÜRZTRAMINER
Highly aromatic white wine with notes of lychee and rose.
€27 ≈ $31.00
RIBOLLA GIALLA
Fresh and floral white wine from Friuli.
€25 ≈ $29.00

DESSERTS

PROFITEROLLES
PROFITEROLE
Cream-filled choux pastry puffs covered in chocolate.
€5 ≈ $6.00
LEMON SORBET
SORBETTO AL LIMONE
Icy lemon dessert, digestive and refreshing.
€5 ≈ $6.00
ZI' LUISA'S TARTS
CROSTATE DE ZI' LUISA
Shortcrust pastry tart with homemade jam.
€5 ≈ $6.00
FRUIT/FRUIT SALAD
FRUTTA/MACEDONIA
(if available)
Fresh seasonal fruit or cut into pieces.
€5 ≈ $6.00

COFFEE AND LIQUEURS

ESPRESSO COFFEE
CAFFÈ ESPRESSO
Typical short and strong Italian coffee.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
MACCHIATO COFFEE
CAFFÈ MACCHIATO
Espresso with a small amount of foamed milk.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
AMERICAN COFFEE
CAFFÈ AMERICANO
Espresso diluted with hot water.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
CAPPUCCINO
Drink based on espresso and foamed milk.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
LIQUEURS
LIQUORI
Alcoholic digestifs to end the meal (bitter, limoncello, grappa, etc.).
€5 ≈ $6.00

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