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La Tavernetta 48

★ 4.5 (1,867) $$Moderate 📍 Via degli Spagnoli, 48, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Appetizers

Sautéed mussels and clams with garlic-flavored croutons
Sauté di cozze e vongole con crostini di pane aromatizzato all’aglio
Fresh shellfish (mussels and clams) sautéed in a pan with oil and herbs. Served with toasted garlic bread to soak up the flavorful cooking broth.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Octopus carpaccio with crunchy celery in anchovy sauce
Carpaccio di polpo con sedano croccante in salsa di alici
Very thin slices of cooked octopus, served cold with fresh celery and a flavorful anchovy sauce. A light and refined appetizer.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Charcuterie and cheese board served with honey and fruit mustards
Tagliere di salumi e formaggi servito con miele e mostarde di frutta
Selection of mixed cured meats and local cheeses. Accompanied by honey and spicy fruit preserves to enhance their flavors.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Beef carpaccio with arugula and Grana Padano cheese
Carpaccio di manzo con rucola e grana
Thin raw slices of marinated beef, served with fresh arugula and Grana Padano cheese shavings. A classic, fresh, and flavorful dish.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Grilled Tomino cheese with honey and almonds on purple cabbage
Tomino alla piastra con miele e mandorle su verza viola
Tomino cheese grilled until soft inside, served with sweet honey, crunchy almonds, and cabbage.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Aged San Daniele prosciutto (150 gr) and D.O.P. buffalo mozzarella
Prosciutto crudo San Daniele stagionato (150 gr) e mozzarella di bufala D.O.P
High-quality prosciutto served with fresh buffalo mozzarella. A simple and tasty traditional Italian pairing.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Burrata with basil sauce, crispy bread, and roasted tomato
Burrata con salsa al basilico, pane croccante e pomodoro arrosto
Fresh stretched-curd cheese with a creamy center, served with basil pesto, roasted tomatoes, and bread for textural contrast.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Tomato Bruschetta (2 pieces)
Bruschetta al pomodoro 02 pezzi
Toasted bread slices topped with diced fresh tomato, olive oil, garlic, and basil. The quintessential Italian appetizer.
€7 ≈ $8.00

Chef's recommendation

Appetizers

Tavernetta 48 Cured Meats
Crudo Tavernetta 48
(Red shrimp*, Langoustines*, tuna tartare, salmon tartare, oysters, squid* shreds, king prawn* carpaccio*)
A rich dish of mixed raw seafood including shrimp, langoustines, tartare, and oysters. Ideal for lovers of fresh and natural sea flavors.
€50 ≈ $58.00
Warm seafood salad with potato cream
Insalata di mare calda con crema di patate
(mussels, clams, shrimp*, octopus*, squid*, celery, carrots, pachino tomatoes and potato cream)
Mixed cooked seafood and crustaceans, served warm on a velvety potato cream. A comforting and flavorful appetizer.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Trio of tartare
Tris di tartare
(salmon tartare with strawberry, almonds, and ponzu sauce, tuna tartare with avocado and teriyaki sauce, and sea bass tartare with pineapple and passion fruit sauce) 180 gr.
Three variations of marinated raw fish, paired with fresh fruit and exotic sauces. A tasting experience with different flavor profiles.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Oyster Platter (6 pieces)
Plateau di ostriche (06 pezzi)
Six fresh oysters served raw on ice. To be enjoyed plain or with a squeeze of lemon.
€20 ≈ $23.00

First Courses

Linguine with lobster*
Linguine all’astice*
Long pasta served with lobster and fresh tomato sauce. A prized and intensely flavored seafood dish.
€35 ≈ $41.00
Cacio e pepe tagliolini with red shrimp carpaccio* and lemon zest
Tagliolini cacio e pepe con carpaccio di gambero rosso* e zeste di limone
Fresh Roman-style pasta (cacio e pepe) enriched with raw red shrimp and lemon zest for freshness. A mix of land and sea flavors.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Tagliolini with truffle cream and fresh truffle
Tagliolini con crema tartufata e tartufo fresco
Fresh pasta dressed with a rich truffle cream and fresh truffle shavings. An aromatic and bold dish for truffle lovers.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Ravioli filled with burrata and 4 cheeses with cocoa nibs
Ravioli ripieni di burrata ai 4 formaggi con fave di cacao
Pasta filled with creamy burrata, dressed with a four-cheese sauce and cocoa nibs. A unique contrast between savory and bitter toasted notes.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Genoese pesto risotto with beef fillet tartare and lime-infused burrata
Risotto al pesto genovese con tartare di filetto di manzo con burrata aromatizzata al lime
Creamy rice with Genoese pesto, served with hand-chopped raw beef and fresh lime-scented burrata.
€20 ≈ $23.00

Main Courses

Grilled Tomahawk steak with baked potatoes in foil (900gr)
Bistecca Tomahawak alla griglia con patate al cartoccio (900gr)
Impressive bone-in beef ribeye, grilled and served with potatoes. A very flavorful and juicy cut, ideal for sharing.
€70 ≈ $81.00
Pork fillet wrapped in Colonnata lard in pink peppercorn sauce
Filetto di maiale lardellato al lardo di colonnata in salsa al pepe rosa
Tender pork fillet wrapped in cured lard and served with an aromatic pink peppercorn sauce.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Mixed grilled seafood
Grigliata mista di mare
(octopus, langoustines, scallops, Argentinian king prawns, fish fillet, squid*, tiger prawns)
Assortment of grilled fish and crustaceans. A rich dish offering a variety of sea flavors.
€35 ≈ $41.00
Mediterranean sea bass and langoustine turbans, baked with a broth of fresh clams and confit cherry tomatoes
Turbanti di branzino mediterraneo e scampi, cotti al forno con brodetto di vongole veraci e pomodorini confit
Rolled sea bass fillets with langoustines, baked and served in a flavorful broth of clams and cherry tomatoes.
€25 ≈ $29.00

First Courses

Fisherman's style linguine
Linguine alla pescatora
Long pasta dressed with mixed seafood (mussels, clams, squid, shrimp) in a slightly spicy tomato sauce.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Spaghetti with clams
Spaghetti alle vongole
Classic Italian dish with spaghetti, fresh clams, garlic, oil, and parsley. A delicate yet decisive sea flavor.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Spaghetti with garlic, oil, chili pepper, anchovy, and breadcrumbs
Spaghetti aglio, olio, peperoncino, alice e pangrattato
An enriched version of classic spaghetti aglio e olio, with added anchovies for savoriness and toasted breadcrumbs for crunch.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Spaghetti carbonara
Spaghetti alla carbonara
Pasta dressed with a creamy sauce made from eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, crispy guanciale, and black pepper.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Mezze maniche alla amatriciana
Mezze maniche all’amatriciana
Short pasta served with a sauce of tomato, guanciale, pecorino cheese, and chili pepper. A pillar of Roman cuisine.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Mezze maniche alla gricia
Ancestor of carbonara and amatriciana: pasta with crispy guanciale, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper, without eggs or tomato.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Sorrentina-style gnocchi with buffalo mozzarella
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina con mozzarella di bufala
Baked potato gnocchi with tomato sauce, basil, and melting mozzarella. A typical comfort dish from Campania cuisine.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Bolognese lasagna
Lasagna alla bolognese
Layers of egg pasta alternated with meat ragù, béchamel sauce, and Parmesan cheese, baked in the oven. Rich and hearty.
€16 ≈ $19.00

Main Courses

Cod on a bed of potatoes and Datterini tomatoes in white wine sauce
Baccalà su letto di patate e pomodorini datterini al vin blanc
Cod fillet served on soft potatoes with a delicate white wine sauce and cherry tomatoes.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Roasted octopus* with lime chickpea purée
Polpo* rosticciato con pure di ceci al lime
Roasted octopus, made crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, accompanied by a lime-scented chickpea purée.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Tuna in a sesame crust on passion fruit sauce and spinach with butter
Tonno in crosta di sesamo su salsa passion fruit e spinaci al burro
Seared tuna fillet with sesame seeds, served with spinach and a sweet and sour passion fruit sauce.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Fried shrimp and squid*
Frittura di gamberi e calamari*
Floured and fried shrimp and squid until golden. Crispy and dry, served hot with lemon.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Beef Medallion with Truffle Cream, Mascarpone, and Fresh Truffle (180 gr)
Medaglione di Manzo con Crema al Tartufo, Mascarpone e Tartufo Fresco (180 gr)
Prized cut of beef served with a rich and creamy mascarpone and truffle sauce. An elegant and flavorful dish.
€28 ≈ $32.00
Lamb shank braised in Barolo with mashed potatoes
Stinco di agnello brasato al barolo con purea di patate
Lamb shank slow-cooked in Barolo red wine until very tender, served with mashed potatoes.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Grilled picanha steak with Maldon sea salt crystals and baked potatoes
Tagliata di picanha alla griglia con cristalli di sale Maldon e patate al forno
Grilled sliced beef (Picanha), seasoned with flaky sea salt and served with roasted potatoes.
€28 ≈ $32.00
Saltimbocca alla Romana
(veal scaloppine in white wine with prosciutto and sage)
Thin slices of veal cooked in white wine, covered with prosciutto and a sage leaf. A very flavorful typical Roman main course.
€20 ≈ $23.00

Side Dishes

Baked potatoes
Patate al forno
Potatoes cut and roasted in the oven with herbs, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Spinach* with butter
Spinaci* al burro
Cooked spinach sautéed in a pan with butter.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Sautéed chicory* (garlic, oil, chili pepper)
Broccoli* ripassati (aglio, olio, peperoncino)
Boiled broccoli then sautéed in a pan with garlic, olive oil, and hot chili pepper.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Sautéed chicory* (garlic, chili oil)
Cicoria* ripassata (aglio, olio peperoncino)
Leafy green vegetable with a slightly bitter taste, sautéed Roman-style with garlic and chili pepper.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Grilled vegetables
Verdura grigliata
(eggplant, mushrooms, radicchio, fennel, peppers, and zucchini)
Mixed seasonal vegetables grilled, dressed with oil and parsley.
€8 ≈ $9.00

Salads

Arugula Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Insalata di Rucola, Pomodorini e Scaglie di Parmigiano Reggiano
Simple and fresh salad with spicy arugula, sweet cherry tomatoes, and shavings of aged cheese.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Mixed salad
Insalata mista
(lettuce, radicchio, arugula, carrots, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, black olives)
Large salad with mixed fresh vegetables, mozzarella, and olives. A hearty side dish or a light meal.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Greek salad with shrimp
Insalata greca con gamberi
(grape, cucumber, feta, shrimp, red onion, olives)
A twist on Greek salad with the addition of shrimp, in addition to feta, cucumbers, onion, and olives.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Caprese
(D.O.P. buffalo mozzarella, tomato, and basil sauce)
Fresh salad of tomato and buffalo mozzarella, dressed with basil and oil. The colors and flavors of Italy.
€10 ≈ $12.00

Desserts

Tiramisu
Tiramisù
Spoon dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Crème brûlée
Creme brulèe
Sweet vanilla cream custard baked in the oven, covered with a crunchy caramelized sugar crust.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Salted caramel cheesecake
Cheesecake al caramello salato
Creamy cheesecake on a biscuit base, served with salted caramel sauce or other choices.
€8~ ≈ $9.00
Panna Cotta
Delicate spoon dessert made with cream, sugar, and vanilla. Served with a sauce of your choice.
€8~ ≈ $9.00
Dark Chocolate Lava Cake with a creamy chocolate center, served with Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
Tortino al Cioccolato Fondente con cuore Cremoso di cioccolato servito con Gelato alla Crema
Small warm chocolate cake with a liquid fondant center, accompanied by vanilla ice cream for a temperature contrast.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Pistachio Semifreddo
Semifreddo al Pistacchio
Soft and creamy pistachio-flavored ice cream dessert.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Lemon sorbet
Sorbetto al limone
Refreshing frozen lemon dessert, sometimes served with a shot of Limoncello liqueur.
€10~ ≈ $12.00
Fruit salad
Macedonia
Fresh seasonal fruit salad cut into pieces.
€8 ≈ $9.00

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