MANGIO la cucina come a casa

Name: MANGIO la cucina come a casa
Address: Rome
Price range: €1 - €43

All our pasta is made in-house with stone-ground organic flours. Opening Hours Mon 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Tue-Sat 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Sun 12:45 PM - 3:00 PM

★ 4.7 (690) $$Moderate

Appetizers

Pumpkin flan

Tortino di zucca

Chestnuts, caciocavallo fondue, crusco pepper

A soft flan made from sweet pumpkin, enriched with chestnuts. It is served with a caciocavallo fondue, a flavorful local cheese, and crispy crusco pepper.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Savory tartlet

Tartelletta salata

Sicilian broccoli, glazed carrots, grilled spring onion, cacioricotta

A crumbly pasta base filled with seasonal vegetables like glazed broccoli and carrots. Topped with cacioricotta, a typical grated cheese from Southern Italy.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Lucanian Appetizer

Antipasto alla lucana

6-month aged Canestrato di Moliterno IGP, stracchinata caciotta, sweet Lucanian salami, Lucanian soppressata, Lucanian preserves in oil, lampascioni, Lucanian fennel biscuits

A traditional platter from Basilicata with local cured meats and aged cheeses. Includes specialties like lampascioni (bitter wild onions) and savory fennel biscuits.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Beef tartare

Tartare di manzo

Hand-cut beef, crispy capers, crusco pepper cream

Raw beef finely hand-cut. Dressed with capers for saltiness and a sweet, smoky cream of typical Lucanian dried peppers.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Amberjack ceviche

Ceviche di ricciola

Amberjack (*), avocado, radishes, carrots, coconut milk, spring onion oil

Raw fish marinated in a fresh and exotic style with coconut milk. Accompanied by crunchy vegetables and avocado for a creamy texture.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Roasted octopus

Polpo rosticciato

Octopus (*), braised radicchio and fava beans

Octopus tentacles roasted until crispy on the outside. Served with slightly bitter cooked radicchio and sweet fava bean puree.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Ivano's Pasta

All our pasta is made in-house with stone-ground organic flours

Carbonara

Thick spaghetti, egg, pecorino, guanciale, pepper

A classic rich and creamy Roman first course. The sauce is made with eggs and pecorino, dressed with crispy guanciale and abundant black pepper.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Ivano's Cacio e Pepe Thick Spaghetti

Spaghettone cacio e pepe alla Ivano

Cacio e pepe, crusco pepper powder

Thick spaghetti with a cream of pecorino cheese and black pepper. This version adds crusco pepper powder for a sweet and smoky note.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Village fritters

Frizzuli paesani

Lucanian sausage, friggitelli peppers, cacioricotta, fried breadcrumbs

Fresh long pasta typical of the area, dressed with local sausage and sweet chili peppers. Topped with salty cheese and fried breadcrumbs for crunch.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Potato gnocchi

Gnocchetti di patate

Zucchini and almond pesto, cod, crumbled crusco pepper

Small, soft gnocchi dressed with a light zucchini sauce. Served with cod (salted fish) and crunchy crusco pepper crumbs.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Pappardelle

Guanciale, Stigliano pistachio, Piave

Thick egg pasta dressed with pork guanciale and Piave cheese. Enriched by the crunchiness and unique flavor of local pistachios.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Rascatelli

Spinach, cacioricotta, licorice

Local short, hollowed pasta, similar to strascinati. Dressed with spinach and cheese, with an aromatic and unexpected touch of licorice.

€13 ≈ $15.00

House thick spaghetti

Spaghettone della casa

Garlic, oil, scampi (*), crusco pepper

Thick spaghetti served with a simple yet flavorful garlic, oil, and scampi dressing. The crusco pepper adds color and crunch.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Paccheri

Octopus ragù (*)

Large tube-shaped pasta served with a rich seafood sauce. The ragù is made with octopus slow-cooked to be tender and flavorful.

€14 ≈ $16.00

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Eggplant meatballs

Polpette di melanzane

eggplant, chickpea hummus, chicory, crusco pepper

Vegetarian eggplant meatballs, soft inside. Served on a chickpea cream with slightly bitter sautéed chicory and sweet pepper.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Lucanian Hamburger

Hamburger lucano

200 gr of Scottona beef mince, Lucanian caciocavallo, caramelized red onion, crusco pepper mayonnaise, mixed greens, baked potatoes

A rich local beef burger with melting caciocavallo cheese. Dressed with sweet onion and a special mayonnaise, served with roasted potatoes.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Low-temperature cooked cod

Baccalà cotto a bassa temperatura

Cod (*), potatoes, crusco pepper, fried breadcrumbs, olive crumble

Cod fillet slow-cooked to keep it juicy. Accompanied by Mediterranean flavors like olives, potatoes, and the inevitable crusco pepper.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Croaker fillet

Filetto di ombrina

Croaker (*), pumpkin and orange chutney, turnip greens

A delicately flavored fish served with a sweet and sour pumpkin and orange sauce. The turnip greens add a slightly bitter contrast.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Pork ribs in BBQ sauce

Ribs di maiale in salsa BBQ

Pork ribs in BBQ sauce, baked potatoes

Pork ribs glazed with American barbecue sauce, sweet and smoky. The meat is tender and flavorful, served with a side of potatoes.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Stew with cruschi peppers

Spezzatino con i cruschi

Pork, crusco pepper, bruschetta

A traditional pork stew cooked with crispy dried peppers. A rustic and flavorful dish, perfect to enjoy with toasted bread.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Braised in Aglianico

Brasato all'Aglianico

Priest's hat, Sicilian broccoli cream, spinach

Prime cut of beef slow-cooked in local Aglianico red wine. The meat is very tender and rich in flavor, served with green vegetables.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Beef tagliata

Tagliata di manzo

Danish beef sirloin 300 gr, baked potatoes

A high-quality beef steak, grilled and served sliced. Simple and juicy, accompanied by roasted potatoes.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Side Dishes and Service

Seasonal side dishes

Contorni di stagione

Fresh seasonal vegetables prepared in various ways. Ask staff for daily availability.

€5~ ≈ $6.00

Bread

Pane

Portion of fresh bread to accompany the meal.

€1.50 ≈ $2.00

Cover charge

Coperto

Service and table setting charge per person.

€1 ≈ $1.00

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House Tiramisu

Tiramisù della casa

Prepared according to the chef's mood

Creamy spoon dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. A personal version by the chef.

€5 ≈ $6.00

White Wines

Vignali Basilicata IGP

Cantine di Venosa – Basilicata – 13°

White wine from Basilicata, generally fresh and floral. Ideal for accompanying light dishes and fish.

€19 ≈ $22.00

Grottino di Roccanova DOP

Cantine de Biase – Basilicata – 13°

Local DOP white wine, balanced and persistent. It has fruity notes typical of the Roccanova territory.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Ottododici – Falanghina IGP

Cantine Marino – Basilicata – 13°

Falanghina from Lucania, a fresh white wine with pronounced acidity and citrus aromas. Excellent as an aperitif or with seafood.

€20 ≈ $23.00

People – Frascati superiore DOCG

Poggio le Volpi – Lazio – 13°

White wine from Lazio, dry and savory. Offers hints of white fruit and flowers, very versatile at the table.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Pinot Grigio DOC

Pighin Collio – 14°

Friuli Pinot Grigio, structured and elegant. Full flavor with notes of pear and almond.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Ribolla Gialla DOC

Pighin Collio – Pavia di Udine – 13°

Fresh and mineral white wine from Friuli. Characterized by pleasant acidity and floral aromas.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Natural White Wines

Majo – Cataratto

Az. Agr. Asta – Sicily – 12°

Natural Sicilian wine from Catarratto grapes. Rustic and genuine, with notes of citrus and Mediterranean scrub.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Grecorange – Greco

Az. Agr. Staffa – Umbria – 11.5°

Orange wine obtained from Greco grapes with maceration on the skins. Amber color and complex, tannic, and spicy flavor.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Vesplicito – Matervi

Az. Agr. Vespaiola – Veneto – 12.5°

Natural white wine from Veneto, fresh and lively. Often unfiltered, it expresses the pure character of the Vespaiola grape.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Il Trubiano – Macerated Trebbiano

Il Trubiano – Trebbiano Macerato

Conestabile della Staffa – Umbria – 12°

Trebbiano macerated on the skins, orange wine style. Intense and structured flavor, with notes of ripe fruit and earth.

€26 ≈ $30.00

Sur Lie Alpino

Az. Agr. Furlani – Trento – 11.5°

Sparkling wine refermented in the bottle on its lees (Sur Lie). Dry, cloudy, and refreshing with notes of yeast and apple.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Coraggio

Podere Sassi – Lazio – 11°

Natural white wine from Lazio, light and easy to drink. Artfully produced with minimal intervention.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Red Wines

Vignali Basilicata IGP

Cantine di Venosa – Basilicata – 13.5°

Red wine from Basilicata, likely Aglianico-based. Robust with notes of berries and spices.

€19 ≈ $22.00

Appassimento Domini Veneti IGT

Passito 2023 – Veneto – 14°

Venetian red wine made from partially dried grapes. Smooth, round, and rich in flavors of ripe fruit and jam.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Ottododici – Cabernet and Merlot IGP

Ottododici – Cabernet e Merlot IGP

Cantine Marino – Basilicata – 13.5°

International blend of Cabernet and Merlot grown in Basilicata. It combines the structure of Cabernet with the smoothness of Merlot.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Zimberno – Aglianico del Vulture

Cantine Laluce – Basilicata – 13°

Aglianico del Vulture, the great red wine of the South. Tannic and mineral wine with hints of cherry and black pepper.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Falco Lanario – Montefalco DOC

Benedetti & Grigi – Umbria – 13.5°

Full-bodied Umbrian red, typically a blend with Sagrantino. Intense, earthy, and suitable for red meats.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Pinot noir IGP

Pinot nero IGT

Italo Cescon – Veneto – 12.5°

Northern Italian Pinot Noir, elegant and delicate. Pale color and fine aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Wines (selection)

Radicato Rosso Aglianico Cabernet IGP

Cantine Gioia al Negro – Basilicata – 14°

Powerful blend of Aglianico and Cabernet. A structured and complex wine, with firm tannins.

€23 ≈ $27.00

Sguardo Fiero Primitivo IGP

Cantine Gioia al Negro – Basilicata – 13°

Lucanian Primitivo, warm and enveloping. Rich in notes of plum, jam, and sweet spices.

€23 ≈ $27.00

Vine Shoot Cutting – Aglianico del Vulture

Taglio del tralcio – Aglianico del Vulture

Re Manfredi – Basilicata – 14.5°

Full-bodied Aglianico, partially dried on the vine (vine shoot cutting). Very concentrated, smooth, and persistent.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Gesualdo – Aglianico del Vulture DOC

Cantine da Venosa – Basilicata – 14°

A classic and austere Aglianico. Elegant bouquet of violet and dark fruits, with good aging potential.

€27 ≈ $31.00

Valpolicella Classico Superiore

Valpolicella Classico superiore

Domini Veneti – Veneto – 13.5°

Elegant and spicy Veronese red. Medium body with typical notes of cherry and pepper.

€29 ≈ $34.00

DOC Repertoire – Aglianico del Vulture

Repertorio DOC – Aglianico del Vulture

Cantine del notaio – Basilicata – 14°

One of the most famous wines of the area, aged in tuff caves. Complex, balsamic, and mineral.

€36 ≈ $42.00

Matematico – 2020

Cantina di Venosa – Basilicata – 14.5°

An important and structured red wine, often a Bordeaux blend or a reserve Aglianico. Ideal for special occasions.

€43 ≈ $50.00

Roero Arneis DOCG

Belcolle – Piedmont – 13°

Elegant and fragrant Piedmontese white wine. Notes of pear, apricot, and white flowers with a hint of almond.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Cucaione – Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

Piero Mancini – Sardinia – 13.5°

Sardinian Vermentino with character, savory and mineral. Reminiscent of the sea and Mediterranean scrub.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Lugana DOC

Domini Veneti – Veneto – 12.5°

White wine from Lake Garda, fresh and smooth. Aromas of citrus and tropical fruits.

€23 ≈ $27.00

Mezzocielo Chardonnay IGP

Cantine Gioia al Negro – Basilicata – 13.5°

Chardonnay grown in Basilicata. Structured, buttery, and fruity white wine.

€23 ≈ $27.00

Papavero – Aglianico del Vulture Rosé

Papavero – Rosato Aglianico del Vulture

Cantine Laluce – Basilicata – 13.5°

Rosé wine made from Aglianico grapes. Fresh like a white but with the light structure of a red, notes of wild strawberry.

€23 ≈ $27.00

The Preliminary

Il Preliminare

Cantine del notaio – Basilicata – 13°

White wine from Aglianico grapes vinified in white (Blanc de Noir). Unique, fresh, and savory.

€23 ≈ $27.00

Aimè 2022 – Pecorino Superiore

Organic Wine – Abruzzo DOC – 13.5°

Organic Pecorino from Abruzzo. White wine with good acidity, citrus and balsamic notes.

€23 ≈ $27.00

Ottododici IGP Riserva IGP

Cantine Marino – Basilicata – 13.5°

Reserve version, likely aged in wood. Complex and long-lived wine.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Mangio Cocktail

Classic Spritz

Spritz Classico

Aperol/Campari, Prosecco, Soda Vol 12°

The quintessential Italian aperitif cocktail. Sparkling, slightly bitter and sweet, served with ice and orange.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Lucanian Spritz

Spritz Lucano

Lucanian amaro, prosecco, soda water, lemon Vol 13°

A local variation of the Spritz that uses Amaro Lucano. Herbal and caramel notes balanced by the bubbles.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Americano

Campari, Red Vermouth, Soda Vol 16°

A classic pre-dinner cocktail based on sweet vermouth and bitter. Aromatic, bitter, and refreshing.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Gin tonic

Tonic water, Gin, Lemon Vol 18°

Dry and thirst-quenching long drink. The juniper flavor of the gin pairs with the bitterness of the tonic's quinine.

€7 ≈ $8.00

MI-MA Milan Matera

MI-MA Milano Matera

Campari, Lucano amaro, Red Vermouth Vol 16°

A fusion cocktail that combines Campari from Milan with Amaro from Matera. Complex and spicy, similar to a local Negroni.

€8 ≈ $9.00

il Levi

Gin, Red Vermouth, Lucanian mint liqueur, Angostura Vol 22°

Robust and aromatic cocktail. The fresh mint note in the amaro balances the warmth of the gin and the sweetness of the vermouth.

€8 ≈ $9.00

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