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Meridionale Restaurant

FOR EACH DISH, THE PRESENT ALLERGENS ARE LISTED WITH NUMBERS FROM 1 TO 14. FISH INTENDED TO BE CONSUMED RAW OR VIRTUALLY RAW HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO PREVENTIVE DECONTAMINATION TREATMENT (FREEZING) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION (EC) NO 853/2004.

★ 4.7 (1,660) $$Moderate 📍 Via dei Fienaroli, 30/a, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

APPETIZERS

SARDINIAN SAUSAGE AND CHICORY PANADA, WITH PARMESAN CREAM AND CALABRIAN 'NDUJA (1-7)
PANADA SARDA DI SALSICCE E CICORIA, CON CREMA DI PARMIGIANO E 'NDUJA CALABRESE (1-7)
A traditional savory tart from Sardinia filled with sausage and chicory. Served with a parmesan cream and a spicy touch of Calabrian 'nduja. A rich and flavorful appetizer.
€12 ≈ $14.00
EGGPLANT CAPONATA WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA AND CRUMBLED PUGLIAN TARALLO (1-7-9-12)
CAPONATA DI MELANZANE CON BUFALA E SBRICIOLATA DI TARALLO PUGLIESE (1-7-9-12)
A classic Sicilian dish made with fried eggplant and sweet and sour vegetables. Enriched with fresh buffalo mozzarella and tarallo crumbs for a crunchy note. A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and creamy.
€12 ≈ $14.00
PUMPKIN FLAN WITH PECORINO FONDUE, CRISPY BREAD WAFER, WALNUTS AND PINK BEET SPROUTS (1-3-7-8)
TORTINO DI ZUCCA CON FONDUTA DI PECORINO, CIALDA DI PANE CROCCANTE, NOCI E GERMOGLI DI BIETOLA ROSA (1-3-7-8)
A soft flan made with sweet pumpkin, accompanied by a savory pecorino fondue. Garnished with crispy bread and walnuts for texture. A delicate autumn appetizer.
€12 ≈ $14.00
CHICORY FRITTER WITH PECORINO CREAM AND CRISPY GUANCIALE (1-7)
POLPETTA DI CICORIA CON CREMA AL PECORINO E GUANCIALE CROCCANTE (1-7)
Vegetarian fritter made with sautéed chicory, served on a pecorino cheese cream. Topped with crispy guanciale for a contrast of flavors. Tasty and rustic.
€12 ≈ $14.00
ROASTED OCTOPUS WITH POTATOES, OLIVES, CHERRY TOMATOES AND HERB BREADCRUMBS (1-4-9-14)
POLPO ROSTICCIATO CON PATATE, OLIVE, PACHINO E PANURA ALLE ERBE AROMATICHE (1-4-9-14)
Roasted octopus tentacles served with a Mediterranean side of potatoes, olives, and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkled with an herb breadcrumb coating for aroma and crispness. Tender inside and slightly charred outside.
€14 ≈ $16.00
BRUSCHETTA WITH BURRATA, ANCHOVIES, SHRIMP AND PACHINO TOMATO (1-2-4-7)
BRUSCHETTA CON BURRATA, ALICI, GAMBERI E POMODORO PACHINO (1-2-4-7)
Toasted bread topped with creamy burrata, salted anchovies, and sweet shrimp. Complemented with fresh cherry tomatoes. A fresh and delicious seafood appetizer.
€13 ≈ $15.00
RAW: SEA BASS CARPACCIO WITH ORANGE, TOASTED PISTACHIO AND PINK PEPPER (4-8)
CRUDO: CARPACCIO DI SPIGOLA CON ARANCIA, PISTACCHIO TOSTATO E PEPE ROSA (4-8)
Thin slices of marinated raw sea bass, served with fresh orange and toasted pistachios. Dressed with pink peppercorns for an aromatic note. A light and refined dish.
€15 ≈ $17.00

FIRST COURSES

PACCHERI WITH NEAPOLITAN RAGÙ AND RICOTTA (1-7-9-12)
PACCHERO AL RAGÙ NAPOLETANO E RICOTTA (1-7-9-12)
Large-format pasta with a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce typical of Naples. Served with fresh ricotta to soften the intense flavor of the ragù. A hearty and traditional first course.
€13 ≈ $15.00
ORECCHIETTE WITH CHEESE, CHICORY AND CRISPY GUANCIALE (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14)
ORECCHIETTE CACIO, CICORIA E GUANCIALE CROCCANTE (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14)
Traditional Puglian pasta shaped like ears, dressed with cheese, slightly bitter chicory, and crispy guanciale. A mix of bold flavors and different textures. Rustic and flavorful.
€13 ≈ $15.00
TONNARELLI CARBONARA (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14)
TONNARELLI ALLA CARBONARA (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14)
Thick egg spaghetti dressed with a cream of egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Enriched with crispy guanciale. A classic of Roman cuisine, creamy and intense.
€12 ≈ $14.00
TONNARELLI CACIO E PEPE (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14)
Fresh pasta simply dressed with Pecorino Romano and abundant freshly ground black pepper. The emulsification creates a flavorful and spicy cream. A pillar of Roman cuisine.
€12 ≈ $14.00
FETTUCCINE WITH KING PRAWNS*, BURRATA AND ZUCCHINI CREAM (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14)
TONNARELLI CON GAMBERONI*, BURRATA E CREMA DI ZUCCHINE (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14)
Long pasta served with king prawns and a delicate zucchini cream. Fresh burrata adds creaminess and sweetness to the dish. An elegant first course from the sea.
€16 ≈ $19.00
ORECCHIETTE WITH SEA BREAM, EGGPLANT, CHERRY TOMATOES, OLIVES, CAPERS AND TARALLO (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14)
ORECCHIETTE CON ORATA, MELANZANE, PACHINO, OLIVE, CAPPERI E TARALLO (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14)
Orecchiette with sea bream fillets and a Mediterranean sauce of eggplant, tomatoes, olives, and capers. Topped with crispy tarallo crumbs. A dish that smells of summer and the sea.
€15 ≈ $17.00
FETTUCCINE WITH OCTOPUS*, SEA BASS AND CHERRY TOMATO RAGÙ (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14)
FETTUCCINE AL RAGÙ DI POLPO*, SPIGOLA E PACHINO (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14)
Fettuccine served with a seafood ragù made with octopus and sea bass with cherry tomatoes. Intense fish flavor and rich texture. Ideal for lovers of marine flavors.
€15 ≈ $17.00

DESSERTS

CAPRESE (ALMONDS AND CHOCOLATE) (3-7-8)
CAPRESE (MANDORLE E CIOCCOLATO) (3-7-8)
A traditional cake from Capri without flour, made with dark chocolate and chopped almonds. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Intense chocolate flavor.
€6 ≈ $7.00
NEAPOLITAN PASTIERA (1-3-7)
PASTIERA NAPOLETANA (1-3-7)
The quintessential Neapolitan Easter cake, with shortcrust pastry filled with ricotta, cooked wheat, and candied fruit. Fragrant with orange blossom water. Sweet, aromatic, and substantial.
€6 ≈ $7.00
TIRAMISU (1-3-7-8)
TIRAMISÙ (1-3-7-8)
The classic Italian spoon dessert with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Dusted with bitter cocoa. Creamy and energizing.
€6 ≈ $7.00
LEMON SORBET AND MARTINI BIANCO (3-5-7-8-12)
SORBETTO AL LIMONE E MARTINI BIANCO (3-5-7-8-12)
A fresh and digestive dessert made from lemon sorbet blended with Martini Bianco. Slightly alcoholic, sweet, and sour. Perfect for cleansing the palate at the end of a meal.
€6 ≈ $7.00
APPLE CRUMBLE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM (1-3-7-8)
CRUMBLE DI MELE CON GELATO ALLA CREMA (1-3-7-8)
Cooked apples covered with crispy shortcrust pastry crumbs, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Pleasant contrast between hot and cold, crunchy and soft.
€7 ≈ $8.00
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE AND ALMOND COOKIES (1-3-5-7-8)
BISCOTTI FATTI IN CASA CIOCCOLATO E MANDORLE (1-3-5-7-8)
Crispy artisanal cookies made with chocolate chips and almonds. Simple and genuine, ideal with coffee or a sweet wine.
€5 ≈ $6.00

COFFEE SHOP

ESPRESSO
The classic Italian espresso, short and concentrated, served in a small cup. Intense aroma and hazelnut-colored cream on top. Drunk quickly at the counter or table.
€2 ≈ $2.00
CAPPUCCINO
Espresso coffee with hot milk and frothed milk foam. Usually consumed for breakfast in Italy. Smooth and enveloping.
€3 ≈ $3.00
COFFEE WITH MILK
CAFFELLATTE
Similar to a cappuccino but with more milk and less foam. Served in a large cup or glass. Delicate milk and coffee flavor.
€3 ≈ $3.00
TEA
THE
Hot infusion of tea leaves served in a cup. Often accompanied by lemon or milk on the side. A classic and relaxing beverage.
€3 ≈ $3.00
DECAFFEINATED
DECAFFEINATO
Decaffeinated espresso coffee. Retains the coffee flavor but without the stimulating effect. Suitable for any time of day.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
BARLEY
ORZO
Hot drink made from roasted barley, a caffeine-free alternative to coffee. Flavor reminiscent of toasted cereals and bread. Very popular in Italy.
€3 ≈ $3.00
AMERICANO
Espresso coffee diluted with hot water, served in a large cup. Less intense than espresso, to be sipped slowly. Similar to filter coffee.
€3 ≈ $3.00

DIGESTIFS

AMARO MONTENEGRO
Sweet and aromatic Italian amaro, made with 40 herbs. Amber color and smooth taste. Excellent neat or with ice after meals.
€4 ≈ $5.00
BRANDY VECCHIA ROMAGNA
Italian brandy distilled from Trebbiano grapes, aged in oak barrels. Warm, dry, and complex flavor with notes of wood and vanilla.
€6 ≈ $7.00
ANICE VARNELLI
Dry anise liqueur typical of the Marche region. Strong and lingering flavor of star anise. Drunk neat, with ice, or as a coffee correction.
€4 ≈ $5.00
GENTIAN
GENZIANA
Bitter liqueur made from gentian root. Very bitter, earthy, and digestive taste. Typical of the mountainous areas of the Apennines.
€5 ≈ $6.00
VOV
Creamy egg liqueur with vanilla and marsala flavor. Sweet, dense, and comforting. Similar to zabaglione, served chilled or at room temperature.
€4 ≈ $5.00
MIRTO ZEDDA PIRAS
Traditional Sardinian liqueur made from myrtle berries. Dark purplish color and sweet-bitter flavor with balsamic notes. Served chilled.
€5 ≈ $6.00
SAMBUCA
Sweet and strong anise liqueur, clear and viscous. Often served 'con la mosca' (with coffee beans) which are chewed to counteract the sweetness.
€5 ≈ $6.00
LIMONCELLO
Sweet liqueur made from the maceration of lemon peels. Fresh, citrusy, and sweet taste. Strictly drunk chilled at the end of a meal.
€4.50 ≈ $5.00
LUCANO
Amaro from Basilicata with a balanced sweet and bitter taste, with notes of citrus and spices. Classic Italian digestive.
€4 ≈ $5.00
DEL CAPO
Calabrian amaro based on herbs, flowers, and fruits. Aromatic and fresh taste. Traditionally served chilled at -20°C.
€5 ≈ $6.00
JEFFERSON
Important Calabrian amaro with notes of citrus and Mediterranean spices. Complex and refined taste. Considered one of the best amaros in the world.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
ABRACADABRA
Licorice-based liqueur from Calabria. Intense, sweet, and lingering flavor of pure licorice. Excellent digestive.
€6 ≈ $7.00
MARSALA
Aged Sicilian fortified wine with an amber color. Sweet, warm, and rich flavor with notes of dried fruit and caramel. Sipped as a dessert wine.
€5 ≈ $6.00
ORGANIC ZIBIBBO
ZIBIBBO BIO
Sweet aromatic wine produced from Zibibbo grapes (Moscato d'Alessandria). Intense aroma of orange blossom and honey. Ideal with desserts.
€6 ≈ $7.00
AVERNA
Dense and dark Sicilian amaro, with a sweet-bitter taste of herbs, roots, and citrus. Very popular as a digestive, served with ice and a lemon peel.
€4 ≈ $5.00

AMARO

FERNET
Amaro with a very decisive, bitter, and mentholated taste. Dark, almost black color. Known for its strong digestive properties.
€4 ≈ $5.00
DI SARONNO
Amber liqueur with a characteristic almond and apricot flavor. Sweet and aromatic. Can be drunk neat or with ice.
€5 ≈ $6.00

GRAPPA

NONINO MOSCATO
Moscato single varietal grappa, smooth and fragrant. Floral and fruity aromas typical of the original grape. Elegant and crystalline.
€6 ≈ $7.00
903 BIANCA MASCHIO
Young white grappa, with a clean and decisive flavor. Notes of fresh pomace. A strong traditional digestive.
€5 ≈ $6.00
903 BARRIQUE MASCHIO
Grappa aged in wooden barrels, amber color. Smoother and rounder flavor with spicy and vanilla notes from aging.
€6 ≈ $7.00

EUROPE

JÄGERMEISTER - GERMANY
JÄGERMEISTER - GERMANIA
German herbal amaro with a complex and spicy taste. Very dark and aromatic. Often consumed chilled as a shot.
€5 ≈ $6.00
BAILEYS - IRELAND
BAILEYS - IRLANDA
Creamy Irish whiskey liqueur, dense and sweet. Flavor of cream, cocoa, and whiskey. Very popular as a sweet after-dinner drink.
€6 ≈ $7.00
UNICUM - HUNGARY
UNICUM - UNGHERIA
Historic Hungarian amaro, dense and very bitter. Intense herbal notes. A robust digestive for strong palates.
€5 ≈ $6.00
PETRUS - NETHERLANDS
PETRUS - OLANDA
Very dry and sugar-free Dutch amaro. Extremely bitter and powerful taste. For true connoisseurs.
€5 ≈ $6.00

WHISKEY - SCOTLAND

JOHNNIE WALKER RED.
World-famous blended Scotch whisky. Spicy and smoky taste. A classic Scottish whisky.
€6 ≈ $7.00
LAGAVULIN 16 Y.O. S.MALT
16-year-old Islay single malt whisky. Deeply peaty, smoky, and briny. A complex and contemplative whisky.
€9 ≈ $10.00

BOURBON - KENTUCKY

JEAM BEAM.
Classic American bourbon whiskey. Sweet corn taste with notes of vanilla and caramel from the oak barrels.
€6 ≈ $7.00
MAKER'S MARK
Premium Kentucky bourbon, known for its use of red winter wheat. Sweeter and smoother than other bourbons. Iconic bottle with red wax seal.
€8 ≈ $9.00

RUM

CAPTAIN MORGAN - CARIBBEAN
CAPTAIN MORGAN - CARAIBI
Spiced Caribbean rum. Sweet flavor with notes of spices and vanilla. Often used in cocktails or drunk with cola.
€8 ≈ $9.00
ZACAPA 23 Y.O. - GUATEMALA
High-quality aged rum from Guatemala, produced using the Solera method. Rich, sweet, and velvety taste with notes of honey and dried fruit. To be sipped neat.
€10 ≈ $12.00

WINES BY THE GLASS

SPARKLING WINES

PROSECCO ‘SILVER’ DOC TREVISO VAL D’OCA
PROSECCO ‘ARGENTO’ DOC TREVISO VAL D’OCA
EXTRA DRY - VENETO 11%
Fresh and fruity sparkling wine from Veneto. Lively bubbles and a slightly sweet taste (Extra Dry). Ideal as an aperitif.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
FRANCIACORTA BRUT DOCG – C. CASTALDI
CHARDONNAY 80% - P. BIANCO 10% - P. NERO 10% - DRY - VENETO 12.5%
Prestigious, elegant, and complex classic method sparkling wine. Dry taste with notes of yeast and bread crust. A refined bubbly for the whole meal.
€11 ≈ $13.00

WHITE WINES

VERMENTINO DOCG ’22 - GIOGANTINU
DRY - MEDIUM BODY - SARDINIA 13.5%
Fresh and savory Sardinian white wine. Aromas of Mediterranean scrub and citrus. Pairs perfectly with fish dishes.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
MULLER THURGAU DOC ’21 – ISAR VALLEY
MULLER THURGAU DOC ’21 – VALLE ISARCO
FRUITY – AROMATIC - ALTO ADIGE 13%
Aromatic white wine from Alto Adige. Intense aromas of fruit and flowers, fresh and light taste. Excellent as an aperitif or with light appetizers.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC DOC ’22 TIEFENBRUNER
MEDIUM BODY - SEMI – AROMATIC - ALTO ADIGE 13%
Elegant white wine with herbaceous and exotic fruit notes typical of the grape variety. Fresh and persistent. Pairs well with vegetables and fish.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00

ROSÉ

ROSATO IGT ‘TERRE LONTANE’ ’22 - LIBRANDI
MEDIUM BODY - AROMATIC - CALABRIA 13%
Calabrian rosé wine with a vibrant color. Fruity aromas of cherry and strawberry. Fresh and balanced taste, versatile with food.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00

ROSÉ

PINOT NOIR ’22 – HOFSTATTER
PINOT NERO ’22 – HOFSTATTER
LIGHT BODY - FRUITY - PERSISTENT - TRENTINO 13%
Delicate and elegant red wine from Trentino. Pale ruby red color, aromas of wild berries. Soft tannins and pleasant to drink.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
CESANESE IGP ’22 – VILLA SIMONE
MEDIUM BODY - LAZIO 13.5%
Typical red wine from Lazio. Full and spicy taste with notes of ripe red fruit. Pairs well with Roman cuisine dishes.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOC ’22 – L. DE CASTRIS
MATURE FRUIT - SPICED – MINERAL - PUGLIA 14.5% (CHERRY, STRAWBERRY VANILLA, LICORICE, BALSAMIC)
Robust and warm red wine from Puglia. Intense notes of plum, cherry, and spices. Full-bodied and enveloping, perfect with red meats.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00

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