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Daily special dishes.

Fried Vegetables
Fritto Vegetale
Mixed seasonal vegetables battered and fried. Crispy and not greasy, ideal as a light appetizer. Best enjoyed hot.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Asparagus Flan with Fondue
Tortino asparagi con fonduta
Soft asparagus flan served with a creamy melted cheese sauce. Delicate and enveloping flavor. Excellent hot appetizer.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Ricotta in kataifi pastry crust with pears, arugula, and honey
Ricottina in crosta di pasta kataifi con pere, rucola e miele
Fresh ricotta wrapped in crispy phyllo dough (kataifi). Served with sweet pears, fresh arugula, and honey for a sweet-salty contrast.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Bolognese Fettuccine
Fettuccine alla Bolognese
Fresh egg pasta dressed with classic meat ragù and tomato sauce. A rich and hearty traditional dish. Enjoy by twirling the pasta with your fork.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Zucchini and Speck Risotto
Risotto zucchine e speck
Risotto with zucchini and speck. A perfect balance between the delicacy of the vegetables and the savoriness of the cured meat.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Lemon and Mint Tagliolini
Tagliolini limone e menta
Thin fresh pasta dressed with a fragrant lemon and fresh mint sauce. A fresh and aromatic dish, ideal for those seeking lightness.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Burrata Ravioli
Ravioli di Burrata
Pasta filled with creamy burrata cheese. Served with a choice of fresh vegetables or cheese sauces.
€15~ ≈ $17.00
Vallespluga Galletto (low temp cooking) on the grill
Galletto Vallespluga (c.b.t) alla piastra
Whole chicken cooked at low temperature and then finished on the grill. Tender and juicy meat with crispy skin. Served as a main course.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Maxi Burger
Braised beef, caramelized onion, cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes, and BBQ sauce
Large bun stuffed with slow-cooked shredded beef and melted cheese. Rich in sauces and intense flavors. To be eaten with your hands.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Grilled Vegetables
Verdure Grigliate
Selection of grilled seasonal vegetables. Light and flavorful, dressed with a drizzle of oil. Excellent vegetarian side dish.
€7 ≈ $8.00

Fried Appetizers

Croquettes (3 pcs)
Crocchette (3pz)
Potatoes & Provola / Chicory & Mozzarella (1, 3, 6, 7)
Breaded and fried potato croquettes with a molten cheese or vegetable center. Crispy outside and soft inside. Eaten hot as an appetizer.
€6 ≈ $7.00
French Fries
Patate fritte
Classic stick-cut fried potatoes. Golden and salted. Universal side dish or snack.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Trio of Supplì
Tris di supplì
Ragù, Nduja, Gricia (1, 3, 6, 7, 9)
Three fried rice croquettes with various Roman and spicy toppings. Crispy crust and flavorful center.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00
Fried Mozzarella with Speck and Provola
Mozzarella in carrozza speck e provola
(1, 3, 6, 7, 12)
Sandwich made with bread filled with cheese and cold cuts, breaded and fried. Very rich and gooey. Typical street food or hearty appetizer.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Golden fried chicken strips
Listarelle di pollo fritte dorate
(1, 3, 6, 7)
Breaded and fried chicken breast strips until golden. Crispy and delicious. Often served with sauces.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Eggplant Croquettes with Yogurt Sauce
Polpettine di melanzane con salsa yogurt
(1, 3, 7)
Small vegetarian eggplant fritters. Served with a fresh yogurt sauce to balance the fried taste.
€8 ≈ $9.00

Bruschetta

Tomato & Basil
Pomodoro & Basilico
(1)
Toasted bread topped with diced fresh tomatoes, basil, and oil. The most classic Italian appetizer. Fresh and crunchy.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Stracciata & Anchovies
Stracciata & Alici
(1, 4, 7)
Toast with creamy stracciatella cheese and fillets of salted anchovies. Pleasant contrast between lactic sweetness and marine savoriness.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Sautéed chicory and pecorino
Cicoria ripassata e pecorino
(1, 6, 7)
Bruschetta with bitter greens sautéed in a pan and savory pecorino cheese shavings. Rustic and decisive flavor.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Roasted Peppers
Peperoni arrostiti
(1)
Toasted bread garnished with slices of sweet and soft roasted peppers. Simple and flavorful.
€6 ≈ $7.00

First Courses

Amatriciana Mezzemaniche
Mezzemaniche Amatriciana
(1, 7, 12)
Short pasta dressed with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and pecorino. A Roman classic with an intense and savory flavor.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti alla carbonara
(1, 3, 7, 12)
Spaghetti dressed with a cream of eggs, pecorino cheese, black pepper, and guanciale. Rich, creamy, and very flavorful. Iconic dish.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Cacio e Pepe Tonnarelli
Tonnarello cacio e pepe
(1, 7)
Thick fresh pasta dressed simply with Roman pecorino cheese and abundant black pepper. Creamy and spicy.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Gricia Tonnarelli
Tonnarello alla gricia
(1, 7, 12)
Ancestor of carbonara and amatriciana, pasta dressed with pecorino, pepper, and guanciale (no egg or tomato). Savory and fatty just right.
€14 ≈ $16.00

Main Courses

Meatballs in Sauce
Polpette al sugo
(1, 3, 7, 9)
Tender meatballs slow-cooked in tomato sauce. A comforting, homemade dish. Excellent for dipping bread.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Chicken Wok with vegetables and teriyaki sauce
Wok di Pollo con verdure e salsa teriyaki
(6, 9, 11)
Bite-sized chicken pieces stir-fried in a wok with crunchy vegetables and sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. Asian-inspired dish.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Beef strips with asparagus, confit tomatoes, and stracciata cheese
Straccetti asparagi pomodori confit e stracciata
(7, 12)
Thin slices of beef quickly sautéed, served with asparagus, sweet roasted tomatoes, and creamy fresh cheese.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Cod and Chickpea Cream
Baccalà e crema di ceci
(4)
Salt-cured codfish served on a velvety chickpea puree. The strong taste of the fish is balanced by the sweetness of the legumes.
€19 ≈ $22.00
Grilled steak with roasted potatoes
Bistecca alla griglia con patate al forno
Grilled beef cut, served with roasted potatoes. Simple, juicy, and protein-rich.
€27 ≈ $31.00

Pizzas

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Classic White Pizzas

White
Bianca
mozzarella
Pizza without tomato with a mozzarella base. Simple and delicate.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Potatoes
Patate
mozzarella and potatoes
White pizza with mozzarella and thin slices of roasted potatoes. A classic and hearty combination.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Mushroom White Pizza
Funghi Bianca
mozzarella, button mushrooms
White pizza with mozzarella and sliced button mushrooms. Earthy and delicate taste.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Zucchini
Zucchetta
mozzarella, provola, pumpkin
Autumnal white pizza with sweet pumpkin cream and gooey cheeses.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Ortolana
mozzarella and seasonal vegetables
Vegetarian white pizza with a mix of grilled or baked vegetables.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Crostini
Crostino
mozzarella, cooked ham
White pizza with mozzarella and cooked ham. Delicate flavor that everyone likes.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Boscaiola
mozzarella, mushrooms, and sausage
Rich white pizza with mushrooms and tasty sausage pieces. Rustic flavor.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Zucchini Flowers
Fiori di Zucca
mozzarella, zucchini flowers, and anchovies
White pizza with delicate zucchini flowers and fillets of salted anchovies. Classic Roman pairing.
€10 ≈ $12.00

Special White Pizzas

Trevigiana
mozzarella, gorgonzola, radicchio
Pizza with a strong blue cheese and slightly bitter radicchio. Intense flavor.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Provola
mozzarella, smoked provola, and speck
Pizza with a smoky flavor thanks to the provola and crispy speck.
€10.50 ≈ $12.00
White Pepper
Pepe Bianca
mozzarella, cooked ham, stracchino, and arugula
Fresh pizza with creamy cheese, cooked cold cuts, and fresh vegetables added raw.
€11 ≈ $13.00
4 Cheeses
4 Formaggi
mozzarella, smoked provola, gorgonzola, and parmesan
White pizza for cheese lovers. Mix of sweet, spicy, and aged flavors.
€10.50 ≈ $12.00
Tirolese
mozzarella, brie, speck, radicchio
Pizza inspired by mountain flavors with French cheese and smoked cold cuts.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Savory
Saporita
mozzarella, potatoes, porcini mushrooms, and speck
Very rich pizza with prized porcini mushrooms, potatoes, and cold cuts.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Rustic
Rustica
mozzarella, chicory, and sausage
Flavorful pizza with slightly bitter sautéed vegetables and pork sausage.
€10.50 ≈ $12.00

Focaccias

Rosemary
Rosmarino
oil, salt, and rosemary
Crispy white pizza base seasoned only with extra virgin olive oil and rosemary needles.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Ham
Prosciutto
raw ham
Simple focaccia accompanied by slices of cured raw ham.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Buffalo Mozzarella
Bufala
buffalo mozzarella, datterino tomatoes, and basil
Fresh focaccia with buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil added raw.
€10.50 ≈ $12.00
Bresaola
bresaola, arugula, and grana
Light focaccia with lean beef cold cuts, arugula, and aged cheese shavings.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00

Calzones

Calzone with mozzarella, mushrooms, and cooked ham
Calzone mozzarella, funghi e cotto
Half-moon shaped stuffed pizza with mozzarella, mushrooms, and cooked ham.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Calzone with mozzarella and cooked ham
Calzone mozzarella, prosciutto cotto
Classic calzone filled with gooey mozzarella and cooked ham.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Calzone with mozzarella and raw ham
Calzone mozzarella, prosciutto crudo
Stuffed pizza with mozzarella and cured raw ham.
€10 ≈ $12.00

Classic Reds

Red
Rossa
tomato
Essential pizza with only tomato sauce. Simple and light.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Marinara
tomato, oregano, garlic
Traditional pizza without cheese, topped with tomato, garlic, and aromatic oregano.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Margherita
tomato and mozzarella
The most famous Italian pizza with tomato and mozzarella. The colors of the Italian flag.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Napoli
tomato, mozzarella, and anchovies
Margherita enriched with fillets of salted anchovies. Savory taste.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Hot Dog Margherita
Margherita Wurstel
tomato, mozzarella, and sausage
Classic pizza with added sausage slices. Loved by children.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Mushrooms
Funghi
tomato, mozzarella, and mushrooms
Red pizza with mozzarella and button mushrooms.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Diavola
tomato, mozzarella, and spicy salami
Spicy pizza with slices of Calabrian salami or similar.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Sausage Margherita
Margherita Salsiccia
tomato, mozzarella, and sausage
Red pizza with tasty pieces of pork sausage.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Ham Margherita
Margherita Prosciutto
tomato, mozzarella, and raw ham
Margherita pizza garnished with slices of raw ham, usually added at the end of cooking.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Mushrooms and Sausage
Funghi e Salsiccia
tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, and sausage
Rich pizza with a classic land pairing: mushrooms and meat.
€10.50 ≈ $12.00
Tuna and Onion Margherita
Margherita Tonno e Cipolla
tomato, mozzarella, tuna, and white onion
Pizza with canned tuna and sweet onion. Strong flavor.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Margherita with Buffalo Mozzarella
Margherita con Bufala
tomato, buffalo mozzarella, and basil
Variant of the Margherita with buffalo mozzarella from Campania, milkier and tastier.
€11 ≈ $13.00

Special Red Pizzas

Red Pepper
Pepe Rossa
datterino tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and black olives
Flavorful pizza with buffalo mozzarella, fresh cherry tomatoes, and olives.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Tricolore
tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil, and raw ham
Patriotic pizza with the quintessential Italian ingredients: tomato, cheese, and cold cuts.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Norcina
mozzarella, smoked provola, sausage, and black pepper
Pizza inspired by Umbria with sausage, cheeses, and a sprinkle of pepper.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Capricciosa
tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, egg, artichoke hearts, raw ham, and olives
Very rich pizza with various ingredients. A classic from the 80s, very hearty.
€11 ≈ $13.00

Roman

Arrabbiata
datterino tomatoes, garlic, oregano, parsley, and chili pepper
Spicy pizza inspired by arrabbiata pasta. No mozzarella, very aromatic.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Amatriciana
tomato, pecorino, and guanciale
Pizza with the same dressing as Amatriciana pasta. Savory and tasty.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Cacio e Pepe
mozzarella, parmesan, pecorino, and black pepper
Creamy white pizza with abundant pecorino cheese and pepper. Inspired by the famous first course.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Gricia
mozzarella, pecorino, guanciale, and black pepper
Like cacio e pepe but with the addition of crispy guanciale. Very flavorful.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Carbonara
mozzarella, parmesan, pecorino, guanciale, egg, and black pepper
Rich pizza recreating the taste of carbonara pasta, with egg and guanciale.
€11 ≈ $13.00

Burger

sesame artisanal bread of our production

Cheeseburger
180g beef burger, bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheddar (1, 7, 11, 12)
Classic American burger with beef, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Roman
Romano
180g beef burger, sautéed chicory, pecorino, crispy guanciale (1, 7, 11, 12)
Burger with typical Roman ingredients: bitter chicory and savory pecorino.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Pepper
Pepe
180g beef burger, sun-dried tomatoes, stracciata cheese, bacon (1, 7, 11, 12)
Gourmet house burger with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes and creamy stracciata cheese.
€15 ≈ $17.00

Salads

Nicoise Salad
Insalata Nizzarda
lettuce, tuna, buffalo mozzarella, carrots, egg, tomato, black olives (1, 3, 4, 7, 11, 12)
Rich and complete salad with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh vegetables. A fresh, complete meal.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Caesar Salad
Insalata Caesar
lettuce, chicken, crispy croutons, grana shavings, Caesar dressing (1, 3, 4, 7, 11, 12)
Famous American salad with grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, and bread croutons.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Greek Salad
Insalata Greca
lettuce, Greek feta, confit tomatoes, red onion, black olives, cucumber (7, 12)
Mediterranean fresh salad with savory feta cheese, olives, cucumbers, and onion.
€13 ≈ $15.00

Side Dishes

Roasted Potatoes
Patate al forno
Peeled and roasted potatoes with herbs. Soft inside and crispy outside.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Mixed Salad
Insalata mista
Mix of green leaves and fresh seasonal vegetables.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Chicory with lemon / sautéed
Cicoria all'agro / ripassata
Leafy green vegetable with a bitter taste. Can be served simply boiled with lemon (agro) or sautéed in a pan with garlic and chili (ripassata).
€7~ ≈ $8.00

Desserts

Tiramisu
Tiramisù
(1, 3, 7)
Famous Italian layered dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Spoon dessert with ladyfingers
Crema al cucchiaio con lingue di gatto
(1, 3, 7)
Creamy dessert served in a cup, accompanied by thin and crispy cookies.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Caprese Cake
Torta caprese
(3, 6, 7, 8)
Flourless chocolate and almond cake, moist and rich. Originally from Capri.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Hazelnut/Pistachio Semifreddo
Semifreddi nocciola/pistacchio
(3, 7, 8)
Frozen dessert similar to ice cream but airier. Available in nut flavors.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Cheesecake
(berries, dark chocolate, caramel) (1, 3, 7, 8)
Fresh cheesecake on a biscuit base. Served with various sweet sauces.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Panna Cotta
Panna cotta
(berries, dark chocolate, caramel) (6, 7, 8)
Spoon dessert made with cream, sugar, and vanilla. Gelatinous and soft consistency.
€7 ≈ $8.00

Drinks

Water
Acqua
Bottled mineral water.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Orange Soda, Sprite, Coca Cola
Aranciata, Sprite, Coca Cola
(Classic/Zero)
Non-alcoholic carbonated drinks.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00

Bottled Beers

Heineken
Classic Dutch pale lager beer. Balanced and refreshing taste.
€4.50~ ≈ $5.00
Ichnusa Non Filtrata
Sardinian beer with a golden color and hazy appearance. Full-bodied flavor with notes of hops.
€5.50~ ≈ $6.00

On Tap

Warsteiner
blonde 4.8%
Classic German pilsner beer. Straw yellow color, slightly bitter and clean taste.
€4.50~ ≈ $5.00
Konig Ludwig Weissbier
Bavarian wheat beer (Weiss). Cloudy, with fruity notes of banana and spices.
€5.50~ ≈ $6.00
Kardinal
double malt red
Red double malt beer. Intense flavor of toasted malt and caramel, higher alcohol content.
€6.50~ ≈ $8.00
Appetizers
Progusta
IPA
India Pale Ale (IPA). Very aromatic beer with a distinct hop profile and citrus notes.
€7~ ≈ $8.00

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