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Osteria delle Commari

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APPETIZERS

(Starters)

MIXED BRUSCHETTA
BRUSCHETTE MISTE
(mixed bruschette)
Toasted bread slices seasoned with various ingredients such as fresh tomato, pâté, or vegetables. Crispy and flavorful, ideal for whetting the appetite.
€6 ≈ $7.00
TASTING OF THE GRANDMAS
DEGUSTAZIONE DELLE COMMARI
(tasting of commari)
A rich mixed platter with a selection of house specialties. Perfect for sharing to taste different flavors in one course.
€18 ≈ $21.00
SELECTION OF CURED MEATS AND CHEESES
SELEZIONE SALUMI E FORMAGGI
(our selection of sliced cured meat and cheese)
A platter combining aged cured meats and local cheeses. Often served with honey or jams to enhance the flavors.
€16 ≈ $19.00
PACKET OF ARTICHOKES
CARTOCCIO DI CARCIOFI
(artichokes packet)
Artichokes prepared and served to preserve their aroma and tenderness. A light appetizer with a characteristic taste.
€8 ≈ $9.00
MELTED POTATO WITH PROVOLA AND TRUFFLE
PATATA FONDENTE CON PROVOLA E TARTUFO
(dark potato with provola cheese and truffle)
Potato cooked until soft and creamy, enriched with melted provola cheese and aromatic truffle. A rich and enveloping dish.
€8 ≈ $9.00
HAM AND MOZZARELLA
PROSCIUTTO E MOZZARELLA
(ham and mozzarella)
Classic Italian combination with aged prosciutto crudo and fresh mozzarella. Fresh and balanced between the saltiness of the cured meat and the sweetness of the cheese.
€12 ≈ $14.00
CAPRESE SALAD
INSALATA CAPRESE
(tomatoes, mozzarella and basil)
Fresh salad with tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil, dressed with olive oil. A light dish that celebrates the colors of the Italian flag.
€12 ≈ $14.00
BATTERED ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
FIORI DI ZUCCA PASTELLATI
(fried zucchini flowers with anchovies and mozzarella)
Zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies, battered and fried. Crispy outside and with a soft, flavorful center.
€8 ≈ $9.00
BATTERED COD FILLET
FILETTO DI BACCALÀ PASTELLATO
(pasteled cod fillets)
Desalted cod fillet, coated in a crispy batter and fried. The fish remains tender and juicy inside.
€10 ≈ $12.00
TUNA BALLS
POLPETTINE DI TONNO
(fried tuna balls)
Small tuna balls, breaded and fried. Tasty and appetizing, ideal as a seafood starter.
€8 ≈ $9.00
MARINATED ANCHOVIES AND ZUCCHINI
ALICI E ZUCCHINE IN CONCIA
(marinated anchovies and zucchini)
Anchovies and zucchini prepared 'in concia', meaning fried and then marinated with vinegar and herbs. A dish from the Jewish-Roman tradition with a sharp and decisive flavor.
€7 ≈ $8.00
BEANS WITH PORK RIND
FAGIOLI CON COTICHE
(beans with pork rind)
Rustic stew of beans cooked with pork rind in tomato sauce. A poor traditional dish, very nutritious and flavorful.
€8 ≈ $9.00
RICE CROQUETTES
SUPPLÌ AL RISO
1 piece (rice ball with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce)
Tomato rice croquette with a melting mozzarella center, breaded and fried. One of the most beloved Roman street foods.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
ASCOLANA OLIVES
OLIVE ASCOLANE
6 pieces (fried stuffed olives)
Green pitted olives stuffed with minced meat, breaded and fried. Crispy and flavorful, typical of the Marche tradition.
€5 ≈ $6.00
BATTERED MOZZARELLA
MOZZARELLA PANATE
6 pieces (fried mozzarella pralines)
Mozzarella bites dipped in egg and breadcrumbs, then fried. Golden outside with melted cheese inside.
€5 ≈ $6.00

SECOND COURSES

(Second dishes)

OXTAIL STEW
CODA ALLA VACCINARA
(oxtail with tomato sauce)
Oxtail stewed slowly with tomato, celery, and spices. The meat is very tender and falls off the bone, with a rich and flavorful sauce.
€15 ≈ $17.00
SALTINBOCCA ROMANA STYLE
SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA
(veal, ham, sage)
Veal slices garnished with prosciutto crudo and sage, sautéed in a pan with white wine. A classic of Roman cuisine, flavorful and quick.
€16 ≈ $19.00
GRANDMAS MEATBALLS
POLPETTE DELLE COMMARI
(meatballs with tomato sauce)
Soft meatballs served in a rich tomato sauce. A comforting homemade dish, ideal for 'scarpetta' (mopping up sauce with bread).
€15 ≈ $17.00
ROMAN TRIPE
TRIPPA ALLA ROMANA
(tripe with tomato sauce)
Tripe stewed with tomato sauce, Roman mint, and grated pecorino cheese. A dish with a strong flavor and unique texture.
€14 ≈ $16.00
SELECTED BEEF STEAK
TAGLIATA DI MANZO SELEZIONATA
(sliced beef steak)
Grilled beef steak served sliced thick. Juicy and flavorful, usually served rare or medium.
€22 ≈ $25.00
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
PETTO DI POLLO ALLA PIASTRA
(grilled chicken breast)
Chicken breast simply grilled. A light, healthy, and low-fat second course.
€14 ≈ $16.00
TRASTEVERE STYLE COD
BACCALÀ ALLA TRASTEVERINA
(boiled cod fish with tomato sauce, olives and caper flower)
Cod stewed with tomato, olives, and capers. A flavorful dish that combines the saltiness of the fish with the sweetness of the sauce.
€18 ≈ $21.00
SWEET AND SOUR COD
BACCALÀ IN AGRODOLCE
(boiled cod fish with caramelized onion, pine nuts, raisins)
Cod prepared with caramelized onions, pine nuts, and raisins. A unique balance between the salty taste of the fish and the sweet notes of the seasoning.
€18 ≈ $21.00

SIDE DISHES

(Side dishes)

BAKED POTATOES
PATATE AL FORNO
(baked potatoes)
Potatoes cut into pieces and baked with oil and rosemary. Crispy outside and soft inside.
€6 ≈ $7.00
FRENCH FRIES
PATATE FRITTE
(french fries)
Potato sticks fried in boiling oil until golden. The classic crispy and salty side dish.
€6 ≈ $7.00
CHICORY OR BROCCOLINI
CICORIA O BROCCOLETTI
(cicory or turnip greens)
Leafy green vegetables sautéed with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. They have a slightly bitter and decisive taste.
€6 ≈ $7.00
TRICOLOR SALAD
INSALATA TRICOLORE
(mixed salad)
Fresh mixed salad, usually composed of ingredients that recall the colors green, white, and red. Light and refreshing.
€8 ≈ $9.00
ROMAN OR GIUDIA STYLE ARTICHOKE
CARCIOFO ALLA ROMANA O ALLA GIUDIA
(seasonal) (boiled or fried artichoke)
Artichoke prepared according to tradition: 'alla Romana' (stewed with mint and garlic) or 'alla Giudia' (fried whole and crispy). Available in season.
€8 ≈ $9.00
ROMAN STYLE PUNTARELLE
PUNTARELLE ALLA ROMANA
(seasonal) (typical roman salad with anchovies)
Catalogna chicory sprouts served raw with a dressing of oil, garlic, and pounded anchovies. Fresh, crunchy, and pleasantly bitter.
€8 ≈ $9.00

CALZONES

COOKED HAM AND MOZZARELLA CALZONE
CALZONE PROSCIUTTO COTTO E MOZZARELLA
(baked ham and mozzarella)
Half-moon folded pizza stuffed with cooked ham and mozzarella. The inside remains hot and stringy.
€11 ≈ $13.00
PROSCIUTTO CRUDO AND MOZZARELLA CALZONE
CALZONE PROSCIUTTO CRUDO E MOZZARELLA
(raw ham and mozzarella)
Calzone stuffed with mozzarella and prosciutto crudo. The heat of the oven enhances the flavor of the cured meat inside.
€11 ≈ $13.00
SAUSAGE AND MOZZARELLA CALZONE
CALZONE SALSICCIA E MOZZARELLA
(sausage and mozzarella)
Flavorful calzone stuffed with crumbled sausage and mozzarella. Rich and juicy taste.
€11 ≈ $13.00
SAUSAGE, MUSHROOMS AND MOZZARELLA CALZONE
CALZONE SALSICCIA, FUNGHI E MOZZARELLA
(sausage, mushrooms and mozzarella)
Rich calzone stuffed with sausage, mushrooms, and mozzarella. A classic combination with an autumnal flavor.
€11 ≈ $13.00

PIZZAS

Red

MARINARA
(tomato sauce, olives, oregano)
Simple pizza without cheese, seasoned with tomato, garlic, oregano, and oil. Light and very aromatic.
€7 ≈ $8.00
MARGHERITA
(tomato sauce, mozzarella)
The most classic pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil. A symbol of Italian tradition.
€10 ≈ $12.00
MUSHROOMS
FUNGHI
(tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms)
Margherita base pizza enriched with sliced champignon mushrooms. Delicate and earthy flavor.
€10 ≈ $12.00
DEVILISH
DIAVOLA
(tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami)
Pizza with spicy salami. Perfect for those who love strong and slightly spicy flavors.
€11 ≈ $13.00
NAPOLI
(tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies)
Flavorful pizza with anchovy fillets. The taste is decidedly savory and marine.
€10 ≈ $12.00
EGGPLANT
MELANZANE
(tomato sauce, mozzarella, aubergines)
Pizza with slices of eggplant, usually grilled or fried. A tasty and soft vegetarian option.
€11 ≈ $13.00
PEPPERS
PEPERONI
(tomato sauce, mozzarella, peppers)
Pizza seasoned with roasted or pan-fried peppers. Sweet and colorful.
€11 ≈ $13.00
SAUSAGE
SALSICCIA
(tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage)
Pizza with pieces of fresh sausage. Flavorful and hearty.
€11 ≈ $13.00
TUNA
TONNO
(tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna)
Pizza with crumbled canned tuna. A classic and appreciated flavor.
€11 ≈ $13.00
WURSTEL
(tomato sauce, mozzarella, wurstel)
Pizza with wurstel rings. Very popular with children for its delicate meat flavor.
€11 ≈ $13.00
CAPRICCIOSA
(tomato sauce, mozzarella, boiled eggs, raw ham, olives, artichokes, mushrooms)
Rich pizza with many ingredients: egg, ham, olives, artichokes, and mushrooms. A mix of flavors and textures different with every bite.
€12 ≈ $14.00
MARGHERITA D.O.C.
(tomato sauce, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella)
Prized version of the Margherita with buffalo mozzarella from Campania. Richer in milk and flavor than the classic version.
€13 ≈ $15.00

White

PECORINO AND PEPPER PIZZA
CACIO E PEPE PIZZA
(mozzarella, pecorino cheese, black pepper)
White pizza inspired by the famous Roman first course. Pecorino cream, black pepper, and mozzarella.
POTATOES
PATATE
(mozzarella, potatoes, rosemary)
White pizza with thin slices of potatoes and rosemary. A rustic and flavorful classic.
4 CHEESES
4 FORMAGGI
(mozzarella, gorgonzola, edamer, parmesan)
White pizza for cheese lovers. A creamy and intense mix of four types of cheese.
POTATOES AND MUSHROOMS
PATATE E FUNGHI
(mozzarella, potatoes, mushrooms)
White pizza with potatoes and mushrooms. A combination of delicate and earthy flavors.
POTATOES AND SAUSAGE
PATATE E SALSICCIA
(mozzarella, potatoes, sausage, rosemary)
Very flavorful white pizza with potatoes and sausage. Hearty and rich in flavor.
POTATOES AND COOKED HAM
PATATE E COTTO
(mozzarella, potatoes, baked ham, rosemary)
White pizza with potatoes and cooked ham. A soft and pleasant taste.
CROSTINI
CROSTINO
(mozzarella, baked ham)
Simple white pizza with mozzarella and cooked ham. Delicate and stringy.
PROSCIUTTO CRUDO
(mozzarella, raw ham)
White pizza with mozzarella, topped with prosciutto crudo added at the end of cooking to preserve its flavor.
ZUCCHINI
ZUCCHINE
(mozzarella, zucchini)
White pizza with thinly sliced or grilled zucchini. Light and delicately flavored.
RADICCHIO AND GORGONZOLA
RADICCHIO E GORGONZOLA
(mozzarella, radish, gorgonzola)
White pizza with the bitterness of radicchio balanced by the intense and creamy taste of gorgonzola.
ZUCCHINI FLOWERS AND ANCHOVIES
FIORI DI ZUCCA E ALICI
(mozzarella, zucchini flowers, anchovies)
Refined white pizza with zucchini flowers and anchovies. A classic Roman combination.
BOSCAIOLA
(mozzarella, mushrooms, sausage)
White 'woodsman's' pizza with mushrooms and sausage. Rustic and autumnal flavors.
GARDEN VEGETABLES
ORTOLANA
(mozzarella, zucchini, aubergines, peppers)
Vegetarian white pizza with a mix of grilled or baked seasonal vegetables.
ROCKET AND BRESAOLA
RUCOLA E BRESAOLA
(mozzarella, rocket, bresaola, parmesan)
Fresh white pizza with rocket, bresaola, and parmesan shavings added raw.
ROCKET AND HAM
RUCOLA E PROSCIUTTO
(mozzarella, rocket, raw ham, parmesan)
White pizza with fresh rocket and prosciutto crudo. A fresh and savory contrast.
FOCACCIA
Pizza dough baked with only oil and salt (or rosemary). Excellent to accompany meals or stuffed.

DESSERTS

(Desserts)

TIRAMISU
Famous Italian layered dessert with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Dusted with bitter cocoa.
€6 ≈ $7.00
CHEESECAKE
[nutella/berry jam]
Fresh cheesecake on a crunchy biscuit base. Served with a topping of your choice.
€6 ≈ $7.00
CRUMBLE CAKE
SBRICIOLATA
[nutella/berry jam (puffy pastry with cream)]
Crumbly shortcrust pastry dessert ('briciole') with a creamy filling.
€6 ≈ $7.00
BLACK OR WHITE TRUFFLE
TARTUFO NERO O BIANCO
[chocolate or vanilla ice cream]
Ball-shaped ice cream (chocolate or vanilla) covered in cocoa or sprinkles. A classic ice cream parlor dessert.
€6 ≈ $7.00
CHOCOLATE OR PISTACHIO SOUFFLÉ
SUFFLÈ AL CIOCCOLATO O PISTACCHIO
[chocolate or pistachio cake]
Warm chocolate or pistachio lava cake. Served hot.
€6 ≈ $7.00
STUFFED COCONUT
COCCO RIPIENO
[coconut ice cream]
Coconut ice cream served inside the natural shell of the fruit. Fresh and exotic.
€6 ≈ $7.00
STUFFED LEMON
LIMONE RIPIENO
[lemon ice cream]
Lemon ice cream or sorbet served inside a hollowed-out whole lemon. Very refreshing at the end of a meal.
€6 ≈ $7.00

SPIRITS

AMARI
Herbal digestive liqueur with a sweet-bitter taste. Usually drunk neat or with ice after a meal.
€4 ≈ $5.00
AMARO "JEFFERSON"
Artisanal Calabrian amaro with citrus and Mediterranean herb notes.
€7 ≈ $8.00
LIQUEURS
LIQUORI
Sweet alcoholic beverages flavored with fruit, herbs, or spices. Common examples include limoncello or sambuca.
€4 ≈ $5.00
WHITE GRAPPA "BERTA"
GRAPPA BIANCA "BERTA"
Young and clear pomace brandy. Dry and intense taste.
€4 ≈ $5.00
BARRIQUE GRAPPA
GRAPPA BARRIQUE
Aged grappa in wooden barrels, with an amber color and a smoother, more complex flavor.
€6 ≈ $7.00
BARRIQUE GRAPPA "BONOLLO"
GRAPPA BARRIQUE "BONOLLO"
High-quality aged grappa from the Bonollo producer. Aromatic and velvety.
€8 ≈ $9.00
MARTINI
Famous Italian vermouth, available in white (sweet) or red (aromatic). Often drunk as an aperitif.
€4 ≈ $5.00
BRANDY "VECCHIA ROMAGNA"
Aged Italian wine distillate. Amber color and warm, smooth taste.
€6 ≈ $7.00
GIN "TANQUERAY"
London Dry Gin with a dry and clean taste, with strong juniper notes.
€6 ≈ $7.00
GIN "HENDRIKS"
Scottish gin flavored with cucumber and rose petals. Fresh and floral.
€6 ≈ $7.00
VODKA
Neutral distillate from cereals or potatoes. Clean taste, often used in cocktails or drunk neat chilled.
€6 ≈ $7.00
TEQUILA
Mexican distillate from blue agave. Characteristic herbaceous and earthy flavor.
€6 ≈ $7.00
RUM "PAMPERO"
Aged Venezuelan rum. Sweet taste with notes of caramel and spices.
€7 ≈ $8.00
RUM "J.M." X.O.
Long-aged agricultural rum from Martinique (Extra Old). Complex, with notes of wood and dried fruit.
€12 ≈ $14.00
WHISKEY "JACK DANIELS"
WISKEY "JACK DANIELS"
American Tennessee Whiskey. Smooth taste with notes of vanilla and caramel due to charcoal filtering.
€6 ≈ $7.00
SCOTCH "LAPHROIG"
SCOCTH "LAPHROAIG"
Single malt Scotch whisky from the island of Islay. Famous for its very peaty, smoky, and medicinal taste.
€9 ≈ $10.00
WHISKY "NIKKA"
WISKY "NIKKA"
High-quality Japanese whisky. Often characterized by an elegant balance and refined taste.
€12 ≈ $14.00
SCOTCH "LAGAVULIN"
SCOCTH "LAGAVULIN"
Single malt Scotch whisky from Islay. Intense, rich, and deeply smoky.
€12 ≈ $14.00
SCOTCH "ARDBEG"
SCOCTH "ARDBEG"
Very peaty Scottish whisky. Combines intense smoky notes with a sweet aftertaste.
€10 ≈ $12.00

COCKTAILS

SPRITZ
Venetian aperitif based on prosecco, bitter (like Aperol or Campari), and soda. Fresh and slightly bitter.
€8 ≈ $9.00
GIN TONIC/LEMON
Classic long drink based on gin and tonic water (or lemon soda). Dry and thirst-quenching.
€10 ≈ $12.00
VODKA TONIC/LEMON
Simple cocktail with vodka and tonic water (or lemon soda). Clean and refreshing taste.
€10 ≈ $12.00
RUM AND COKE
RUM E COLA
Sweet and simple drink made with rum and cola. Often served with ice and a slice of lime.
€10 ≈ $12.00

SOFT DRINKS

WATER 1L
ACQUA 1L
(water)
One-liter bottle of mineral water, still or sparkling.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
COCA COLA 33CL
Sweet carbonated cola-flavored drink. Glass bottle or small can.
€4 ≈ $5.00
COCA COLA ZERO 33CL
Sugar-free version of the classic Coca Cola.
€4 ≈ $5.00
FANTA 33CL
Sweet carbonated orange drink.
€4 ≈ $5.00
SPRITE 33CL
Sweet carbonated lemon-lime flavored drink.
€4 ≈ $5.00
LEMON SODA 20CL
Italian carbonated drink made from lemon pulp. Very thirst-quenching and slightly tart.
€4 ≈ $5.00
TONIC WATER 20CL
ACQUA TONICA 20CL
(tonic water)
Carbonated water flavored with quinine. Characteristic bitter taste.
€4 ≈ $5.00
ICED TEA 50CL
THÈ FREDDO 50CL
(ice tea)
Sweet iced tea, usually lemon or peach flavored.
€4 ≈ $5.00

BEERS

(Beers)

PERONI
33CL
Pale Italian lager beer. Balanced and moderately bitter taste.
€4 ≈ $5.00
HEINEKEN
33CL
World-renowned Dutch lager beer. Fresh and malty.
€4 ≈ $5.00
ICHNUSA
33CL
Sardinian lager beer. Slightly hoppy with notes of barley, very popular in Italy.
€4 ≈ $5.00
PERONI
66CL
Large size of the classic Peroni lager.
€7 ≈ $8.00
MORETTI
66CL
Traditional Italian lager beer. Honest and not very bitter taste.
€7 ≈ $8.00
MENABREA
66CL
Premium Italian beer from Piedmont. Structured and aromatic, of superior quality.
€8 ≈ $9.00
MORETTI ON TAP 20CL
MORETTI ALLA SPINA 20CL
(draft beer)
Birra Moretti served on tap in a small size.
€4 ≈ $5.00
MORETTI ON TAP 40CL
MORETTI ALLA SPINA 40CL
(draft beer)
Birra Moretti served on tap in a medium size.
€7 ≈ $8.00

COFFEE SHOP

ESPRESSO COFFEE
CAFFÈ ESPRESSO
The classic short and strong Italian coffee, served in a small cup. Intense aroma and crema on top.
€1.50 ≈ $2.00
CAPPUCCINO
Espresso coffee with hot milk and frothed milk foam. A typical breakfast drink.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
AMERICAN COFFEE
CAFFÈ AMERICANO
Espresso diluted with hot water. Lighter taste and larger volume compared to espresso.
€2 ≈ $2.00
COFFEE WITH LIQUEUR
CAFFÈ CORRETTO
Espresso coffee with a small amount of liqueur, usually grappa or sambuca.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00

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