Osteria da Zi Umberto

Name: Osteria da Zi Umberto
Address: P.za di S. Giovanni della Malva, 14, 00153 Roma RM, Italy, Rome
Price range: €2 - €24

★ 4.5 (2,681) $$Moderate 📍 P.za di S. Giovanni della Malva, 14, 00153 Roma RM, Italy

APPETIZERS

Fried Zucchini Flowers or Fried Cod Fillets

Fiori di Zucca Fritti o Filetti di baccalà fritti

Battered and fried zucchini flowers or fried cod fillets. Crispy, golden, and flavorful.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Charcuterie and cheese board for two

Tagliere di salumi e formaggi al coltello x2

Selection of local cured meats and cheeses, hand-cut. Generous portion ideal for two people, served with bread.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Mixed Vegetable Platter

Gran Misto Vegetale

Assortment of grilled and seasonal vegetables. A light and colorful appetizer.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella

Prosciutto e bufala

Cured prosciutto served with fresh buffalo mozzarella. A classic Italian pairing.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Bresaola with arugula and parmesan

Bresaola rucola e parmigiano

Thin slices of bresaola with fresh arugula and parmesan shavings. A fresh and protein-rich dish.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Caprese with Buffalo Mozzarella

Caprese con mozzarella di Bufala

Salad of fresh tomatoes and bite-sized buffalo mozzarella, dressed with basil and oil. Fresh and light.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Extra Virgin Olive oil, vinegar and salt per person

Table condiments service: extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, and salt.

€2 ≈ $2.00

FIRST COURSES

Fregnacce Zi'Mberto

Fresh, hand-rolled pasta, similar to maltagliati or lasagnette, served with the house's vegetarian sauce.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Bucatini Amatriciana

Bucatini amatriciana

Hollowed long pasta with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and Pecorino Romano cheese. Intense and savory flavor.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Mezze Maniche alla Gricia

Mezze maniche alla gricia

Short pasta with sautéed guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. A version of Amatriciana without tomato.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

Tonnarelli cacio e pepe

Fresh spaghetti alla chitarra coated in a cream of Pecorino Romano and freshly ground black pepper.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Orecchiette with broccoli and sausage

Orecchiette con broccoli e salsiccia

Typical Apulian pasta served with sautéed broccoli and crumbled sausage. A rustic and flavorful dish.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Spaghetti Ortolana

Pasta with a sautéed mix of fresh seasonal vegetables. Light and vegetarian.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Gnocchi with Pork Ribs or Sorrentina

Gnocchi con le spuntature o sorrentina

Potato gnocchi served with either pork rib sauce or Sorrentina style with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti alla carbonara

Classic Roman dish with eggs, crispy guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Creamy and rich.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Casareccia Pasta with Chicory and Pecorino

Casareccia Cicoria e Pecorino

Homemade pasta with slightly bitter sautéed chicory and flavorful Pecorino cheese.

€12 ≈ $14.00

SECOND COURSES

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Saltimbocca alla romana

Thin veal slices with prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine. A tender and aromatic dish typical of Rome.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Oxtail Vaccinara Style

Coda alla Vaccinara

Oxtail slowly stewed with tomato, celery, and spices. Very tender meat that falls off the bone.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Tripe Roman-style

Trippa alla romana

Tripe stewed in tomato sauce with Roman mint and plenty of Pecorino cheese. A very flavorful traditional peasant dish.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Straccetti with arugula and parmesan

Straccetti rucola e parmigiano

Beef straccetti quickly sautéed, served on a bed of arugula and topped with parmesan shavings.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Veal Scaloppine with Lemon

Scaloppine al limone

Floured veal slices cooked in a creamy lemon sauce. Fresh and delicate flavor.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Grilled steak

Bistecca alla griglia

Grilled beef cut. Simple and tasty, served hot.

€18 ≈ $21.00

*Cod with chickpeas

*Baccalà con ceci

Braised cod fillet with chickpeas. A rustic and nutritious fish dish.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Grandma's Rolls

Involtini di Nonna

Rolled beef slices stuffed and cooked in tomato sauce. Homely and comforting flavor.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Grilled lamb chops

Abbacchio scottadito

Grilled lamb chops, to be eaten piping hot with your hands (hence the name 'scottadito', meaning 'burnt fingers').

€16 ≈ $19.00

Meatballs in Sauce

Polpette Al sugo

Tender meatballs slowly cooked in tomato sauce. A universally loved classic.

€12 ≈ $14.00

SIDE DISHES

Sautéed Chicory

Cicoria ripassata

Chicory, first boiled and then sautéed with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. A strong, slightly bitter flavor.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Mixed Salad

Insalata Mista

Fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and other seasonal vegetables. A light side dish.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Roasted potatoes

Patate al forno

Wedge-cut potatoes roasted in the oven, often seasoned with rosemary.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Broccoli

Broccoletti

Green broccoli sautéed with garlic and oil.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Daily Specials

Calamari pieces

Ciuffetti

Likely fried calamari pieces. A crispy and flavorful seafood appetizer.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Eggplant Parmesan

Parmigiana di Melanzane

Baked dish of fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Roman-style Artichoke

Carciofo alla romana

Whole artichoke, cleaned and cooked upside down with garlic, mint, and oil. Tender and aromatic.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Vignarola

Roman spring stew with artichokes, peas, fresh fava beans, and lettuce, often flavored with guanciale.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Pasta and Chickpeas

Pasta e Ceci

Soup or dry pasta with chickpeas, flavored with rosemary. A humble but flavorful dish.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Gnocchi with Clams and Asparagus

Gnocchi Vongole e Asparagi

Potato gnocchi with clams and fresh asparagus. A surf and turf first course.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Fettuccine with Artichokes

Fettuccine ai Carciofi

Long egg pasta with sautéed fresh artichokes.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Fettuccine alla Papalina

A delicate variation of carbonara with cream, cooked ham, peas, eggs, and parmesan.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Tagliolini with Asparagus and Pecorino

Tagliolini Asparagi e pecorino

Thin egg pasta with asparagus and Pecorino Romano cheese.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Spaghetti with Clams

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Spaghetti with clams, olive oil, garlic, parsley, and chili pepper. A seafood classic.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Rigatoni Calenton

A hearty first course of pasta with a rich topping.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Pici with Duck Ragù

Pici Ragu di Anatra

Thick, handmade spaghetti served with a rich duck ragù.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Fettuccine alla Burina

Pasta with a rustic sauce, typically with sausage, peas, mushrooms, and cream.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Rabbit Cacciatore

Coniglio alla Cacciatora

Braised rabbit pieces with tomato, wine, olives, and aromatic herbs.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Tagliata with Artichokes

Tagliata ai Carciofi

Grilled beef, sliced and served with sautéed or raw artichokes.

€18 ≈ $21.00

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