Piccolo Arancio

Name: Piccolo Arancio
Address: Rome
Price range: €1.8 - €32

October 2024. FOR A WIDER SELECTION, PLEASE CONSULT THE WINE LIST. To ensure a high level of quality for our products, we pay great attention to raw materials, which is why we rely on some excellent suppliers: Meats from Macelleria Angelo Feroci, Bread from "Our Production" naturally leavened for 24 hours with sourdough starter. Cured meats, Guanciali, Hams from SANO di AMATRICE. Eggs from the Bio Farm "Galline Felici". Ice creams from Gelateria Ciampini - Rome.

★ 4.5 (2,680) $$Moderate

DISHES OF THE DAY

Day specials

Burrata D.O.P. from Andria with Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula

Burrata D.O.P. di Andria con Pomodorini e Rughetta

A fresh stretched-curd cheese similar to mozzarella but with a soft and creamy stracciatella heart. It has a sweet and delicate fresh milk flavor. Served with cherry tomatoes and arugula for a fresh contrast.

€8.50 ≈ $10.00

Puntarelle in Cantabrian Anchovy Sauce

Puntarelle in salsa di Alici del Mar Cantabrico

Raw shoots of catalogna chicory, typical of Roman cuisine. Dressed with a flavorful sauce based on anchovies, garlic, and oil. Crispy with a characteristic bitter aftertaste.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Hand-cut Amatrice Ham

Prosciutto di Amatrice tagliato a mano

Aged raw ham from the Amatrice area. Hand-cut in slightly thicker slices to enhance its savory flavor and texture.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Caprese with buffalo mozzarella and red tomatoes

Caprese con mozzarella di bufala e pomodori rossi

"Caprese"

A fresh salad with slices of buffalo mozzarella and ripe tomatoes. Simply dressed with olive oil and basil. A classic light Italian dish.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Sautéed Mussels

Sautè di Cozze

Fresh mussels quickly cooked in a pan with oil, garlic, and parsley until they open. The sauce is flavorful and smells of the sea.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Tagliolini with prized black truffle

Tagliolini al tartufo nero pregiato

Thin, delicate fresh egg pasta. Dressed with prized black truffle, which gives an unmistakable intense and earthy aroma.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Roman-style Tripe

Trippa alla romana

Roman-style tripe (beef stomach) slow-cooked in a sauce with tomato, Roman mint, and pecorino. A traditional peasant dish with a rich flavor and soft texture.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Fried Seafood

Frittura di Pesce

A mix of floured and fried calamari and shrimp. Crispy outside and tender inside, usually served with lemon wedges.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Grilled salmon steak

Salmone in trancia alla griglia

Grilled fresh salmon steak. The flesh is pink, fatty, and flavorful, with a slight smokiness from the cooking.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Beef fillet tagliata with black truffle

Tagliata di filetto di manzo al tartufo nero

Beef fillet cooked and sliced, served with black truffle shavings. Very tender meat enhanced by the prized aroma of truffle.

€32 ≈ $37.00

Chocolate Lava Cake 10 minutes waiting time

Tortino con Cuore Caldo al Cioccolato 10minuti di attesa

A small baked chocolate cake with a center that remains liquid and creamy. Best eaten warm, fresh from the oven.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Land First Courses

Pasta

ORANGE RAVIOLI "HANDMADE BY THE CHEF"

RAVIOLI ALL'ARANCIA "PREPARATI A MANO DALLO CHEF"

Fresh handmade stuffed pasta, dressed with an aromatic orange sauce. A delicate dish combining savory and citrus notes.

€14 ≈ $16.00

HOMEMADE LASAGNA WITH RAGÙ

LASAGNE FATTE IN CASA AL RAGÙ

Layers of egg pasta alternated with meat ragù, béchamel sauce, and cheese, baked. A rich, soft, and comforting dish.

€15 ≈ $17.00

HOMEMADE TONNARELLI "CACIO E PEPE"

TONNARELLI FATTI IN CASA "CACIO E PEPE"

Fresh pasta similar to thick spaghetti. Dressed with a cream made by emulsifying Pecorino Romano and black pepper. Bold and spicy flavor.

€14 ≈ $16.00

RIGATONI "AMATRICIANA" STYLE

RIGATONI ALLA "AMATRICIANA"

Short pasta dressed with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and Pecorino Romano. A classic of Lazio cuisine, savory and tasty.

€15 ≈ $17.00

MEZZE MANICHE "GRICIA" STYLE

MEZZE MANICHE ALLA "GRICIA"

Considered the ancestor of carbonara and amatriciana. Pasta dressed with sautéed guanciale, black pepper, and abundant Pecorino Romano, without tomato or eggs.

€15 ≈ $17.00

RIGATONI "CARBONARA"

RIGATONI ALLA "CARBONARA"

Pasta dressed with a cream of egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, and crispy guanciale with black pepper. Rich and creamy, without added cream.

€15 ≈ $17.00

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO E BASILICO

The simplest and most iconic pasta dish. Spaghetti served with a fresh tomato sauce and fragrant basil leaves.

€14 ≈ $16.00

HOMEMADE TONNARELLI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, ARUGULA, AND PARMESAN

TONNARELLI FATTI IN CASA POMODORINI, RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO

Fresh egg pasta dressed with fresh ingredients: sweet cherry tomatoes, slightly peppery arugula, and parmesan shavings.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Grilled Meat

BEEF STEAK

BISTECCA DI MANZO

A slice of grilled beef. Simple and flavorful, usually served rare or medium.

€25 ≈ $29.00

GRILLED BEEF FILLET

FILETTO DI MANZO AI FERRI

The most tender and prized cut of beef, grilled. Lean and juicy, with a delicate flavor.

€25 ≈ $29.00

BEEF FILLET WITH GREEN / PINK PEPPERCORNS

FILETTO DI MANZO AL PEPE VERDE / ROSA

Beef fillet served with a creamy sauce based on cream and peppercorns (green or pink). Smooth taste with a spicy touch.

€27 ≈ $31.00

LAMB "SCOTTADITO" (FINGER-BURNING)

ABBACCHIO A SCOTTADITO

Grilled lamb chops cooked quickly. They are called 'scottadito' (finger-burning) because they should be eaten very hot, so hot you might burn your fingers.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Land Second Courses

Second Course - Main Dishes

SALTINBOCCA ALLA ROMANA

SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA

Veal slices topped with prosciutto and a sage leaf, sautéed in white wine. A flavorful and quick Roman specialty.

€16 ≈ $19.00

ROMAN-STYLE ROULADES

INVOLTINI ALLA ROMANA

Thin slices of beef rolled with a filling of carrots, celery, and herbs, slowly cooked in tomato sauce. The meat becomes very tender.

€16 ≈ $19.00

OXTAIL "VACCINARA STYLE"

CODA ALLA "VACCINARA"

Oxtail stew cooked very slowly with tomato, celery, and spices. The meat falls off the bone and is rich in collagen and flavor.

€18 ≈ $21.00

ROAST LAMB

ABBACCHIO AL FORNO

(sous-vide cooked at low temperature, for 10 hours)

Slow-roasted lamb cooked in the oven, often with potatoes and rosemary. The long cooking makes the meat extremely tender and flavorful.

€24 ≈ $28.00

BEEF CARPACCIO WITH ARUGULA AND PARMESAN

CARPACCIO DI BUE CON RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO

Very thin slices of raw beef. Served cold with fresh arugula, parmesan shavings, oil, and lemon.

€16 ≈ $19.00

EGGPLANT PARMESAN

MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA

Layered baked dish of fried eggplant with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan, then baked. Soft, stringy, and very tasty.

€15 ≈ $17.00

BEEF TAGLIATA WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR, ARUGULA, AND PARMESAN

TAGLIATA DI MANZO ALL'ACETO BALSAMICO, RUCOLA E PARMIGIANO

Grilled beef steak, sliced (tagliata), dressed with balsamic vinegar, arugula, and parmesan shavings. It combines the warmth of the meat with the freshness of the dressing.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Sea Second Courses

Fish Second Course

GRILLED SWORDFISH STEAK

PESCE SPADA IN TRANCIA ALLA GRIGLIA

A slice of swordfish simply grilled. Firm, white flesh, delicate sea flavor.

€17 ≈ $20.00

SICILIAN-STYLE SWORDFISH

PESCE SPADA ALLA SICILIANA

Swordfish prepared with a sauce of cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, and sometimes eggplant. A dish rich in Mediterranean flavors.

€20 ≈ $23.00

SEABASS FILLET WITH POTATO CRUST

FILETTO DI ROMBO IN CROSTA DI PATATE

Seabass fillet coated with thin slices of crispy potatoes. Baked, it combines the delicacy of the fish with the crispiness of the potatoes.

€25 ≈ $29.00

FRIED SEAFOOD*

FRITTURA DI PESCE*

A mix of small fish and crustaceans, floured and fried in boiling oil. Golden and crispy, a typical seafood dish.

€18 ≈ $21.00

GRILLED PRAWNS* OR TIGER PRAWNS*

GAMBERONI* O MAZZANCOLLE* ALLA GRIGLIA

Large prawns cooked on the grill with the shell on to preserve their juices. Firm and sweet meat, to be shelled at the table.

€25 ≈ $29.00

GRILLED MAZARA DEL VALLO RED PRAWNS

GAMBERI DI MAZARA DEL VALLO ALLA GRIGLIA

Prized red prawns from Sicily (Mazara del Vallo). Known for their sweetness and intense flavor, delicately grilled.

€28 ≈ $32.00

Side Dishes

Vegetables

SPINACH

SPINACI

Cooked spinach, served simply dressed with oil and lemon (all'agro) or sautéed in a pan.

€6 ≈ $7.00

CHICORY

CICORIA

A typical Roman green leafy vegetable, with a slightly bitter taste. Often served sautéed in a pan with garlic and chili.

€6 ≈ $7.00

GRILLED PEPPERS

PEPERONI ALLA GRIGLIA

Roasted peppers, peeled, dressed with oil and salt. Sweet and soft.

€6 ≈ $7.00

ZUCCHINI FLOWERS STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA

FIORI DI ZUCCHINA RIPIENI CON MOZZARELLA

Fried zucchini flowers stuffed with mozzarella and sometimes anchovies. Crispy outside and gooey inside.

€9 ≈ $10.00

FRIED* OR ROASTED OR BOILED POTATOES

PATATE FRITTE* O ARROSTO O LESSE

Potatoes served as a side dish, choose between fried, roasted, or boiled.

€6~ ≈ $7.00

ROMAN-STYLE ARTICHOKE

CARCIOFO ALLA ROMANA

Whole artichoke, cleaned and cooked upside down in a pan with oil, garlic, and mint. Tender and very aromatic.

€6 ≈ $7.00

MIXED GRILLED VEGETABLES

VERDURE GRIGLIATE MISTE

A mixed platter of seasonal vegetables (such as zucchini, eggplant, peppers) grilled.

€7 ≈ $8.00

SAUTÉED VEGETABLES

VERDURE RIPASSATE IN PADELLA

Leafy green vegetables previously boiled and then sautéed in a pan with oil, garlic, and chili to flavor them.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

POTATO CHIPS

PATATE CHIPS

Home-made crispy chips potatoes

Thinly sliced potatoes fried in-house, similar to bagged chips but fresh and crispy.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Dessert

TIRAMISU

TIRAMISÙ

Zabaglione, biscuits, coffee, cocoa

The most famous Italian dessert, made with layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Dusted with bitter cocoa.

€8 ≈ $9.00

CHOCOLATE OR LEMON MOUSSE

MOUSSE AL CIOCCOLATO O AL LIMONE

A soft and airy spoon dessert. Available in a rich chocolate or fresh lemon version.

€8~ ≈ $9.00

CREME BRULEE

CREMA CATALANA

Custard cream topped with a crispy caramelized sugar crust. Similar to crème brûlée.

€8 ≈ $9.00

PANNA COTTA

with berries, or caramel, or chocolate

A spoon dessert made of cream, sugar, and gelatin. It has a soft and jelly-like consistency, served with various sweet sauces.

€8~ ≈ $9.00

ARTISANAL ICE CREAM OF OUR PRODUCTION

GELATO ARTIGIANALE di NOSTRA PRODUZIONE

Homemade ice cream with natural ingredients. Creamy and delicious, ideal to finish the meal.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Beverages

Wines & Drinks

HOUSE WHITE WINE

VINO BIANCO DELLA CASA

House white wine, either bulk or bottled. Usually a light and fresh local wine, suitable to accompany the meal.

€12~ ≈ $14.00

HOUSE RED WINE

VINO ROSSO DELLA CASA

House red wine. A versatile table wine, medium-bodied with a fruity flavor.

€12~ ≈ $14.00

SMALL DOMESTIC BEER

BIRRA NAZIONALE PICCOLA

Small Italian lager beer. Light, refreshing, and fizzy.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

SPRITZ

Famous Italian aperitif based on prosecco, soda, and a bitter liqueur (Aperol is sweeter, Campari is more bitter). Served with ice and an orange slice.

€8.50~ ≈ $10.00

SPARKLING OR STILL WATER

ACQUA FRIZZANTE O NATURALE

1 BOTTLE

Bottled mineral water, available still (naturale) or sparkling (frizzante).

€3.90 ≈ $5.00

PROSECCO WITH STRAWBERRIES BY THE GLASS

PROSECCO ALLE FRAGOLE AL BICCHIERE

A glass of prosecco sparkling wine served with fresh strawberries or strawberry syrup. Sweet and festive.

€8 ≈ $9.00

COFFEE

CAFFÈ