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Pizza e Arrosticini

Excellent Aquilan Restaurant. Specialties and food delicacies from the Aquila region of Abruzzo.

★ 4.8 (3,815) $$Moderate

Tastings

Complete tasting paths.

Own Meat Tasting
Degustazione Carne Propria
Cured Meats and Cheeses 5 Traditional Arrosticini Sausage from Campotosto Cacio e Pepe Potato Chips Beef Steak Choice of Drink
A complete tasting experience for meat lovers. Includes a selection of typical appetizers, the unmissable arrosticini, local sausage, and a main steak. Ideal for trying different specialties in one meal.
€49 ≈ $57.00
Tasting Menu
Menu Degustazione
Organic Zucchini Flower Eggplant Meatball Suppli Ascolana Olives Gransasso Cured Meats and Cheeses Gourmet Pizza 9 Arrosticini with 3 Essences Formidable Sausage from Campotosto Choice of Drink
A rich menu ranging from fried appetizers to gourmet pizza and arrosticini. It offers a complete overview of the restaurant's cuisine, from garden flavors to meat specialties.
€35 ≈ $41.00

Appetizers

Appetizers and fried items.

Artisanal Suppli' Magnante
Suppli' Artigianale Magnante
1 2 3 4 8 12
Breaded and fried rice croquette with tomato, typical of Roman and Central Italian cuisine. Crispy outside with a heart of melted cheese inside.
€2.80 ≈ $3.00
Organic Eggplant Meatballs
Polpette di Melanzane Bio
1 2 3 8 12
Vegetarian meatballs made from organic eggplants. Soft and flavorful, usually served fried or baked.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Classic Potato Chips
Chips di Patate Classiche
Thinly sliced and artisanally fried potato crisps. Crispy and golden, perfect as a snack.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Homemade Zucchini Flowers
Fiori di Zucca Casarecci
1 2 3 8 12
Battered and fried zucchini flowers. Often stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies, they are a delicate and crispy appetizer.
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
Farmer's Vegetables
Verdure del Contadino
Seasonal selection of local vegetables prepared according to peasant tradition. A healthy and flavorful side dish.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Caramelized Onion from Luco dei Marsi
Cipollina di Luco dei Marsi Caramellata
Sweet onions typical of the Luco dei Marsi area, slowly cooked until caramelized. Sweet taste and soft texture.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Platter of L'Aquila DOP Cured Meats and Cheeses
Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi Aquilani DOP
1 2 3 8 9 12
Selection of local cured meats and cheeses from the L'Aquila area. Ideal for sharing to taste the typical products of the region.
€18.50 ≈ $21.00
Ascolana Olives
Olive All'Ascolana
1 2 3 8 12
Large pitted green olives, stuffed with spiced minced meat, breaded and fried. A beloved Marche specialty, crispy and tasty.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Cacio e Pepe Chips
Chips Cacio e Pepe
Artisanal potato chips seasoned with pecorino cheese and black pepper. A flavorful variation inspired by the famous Roman pasta dish.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Wild Chicory
Cicorietta Selvatica
8 12
Field chicory sautéed in a pan with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. Characteristic bitter taste and tender texture.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Grilled Artichoke Hearts in Oil
Carciofini Sott'Olio Cotti alla Brace
4 8 10
Grilled artichoke hearts preserved in oil. They combine the smoky flavor of the grill with the tenderness of preservation.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Pizza Triple Leavening 72 Hours

Margherita
Tomato, fior di latte, basil DOP. 1 2 8
The classic pizza par excellence with tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, and fresh basil. Light dough with long leavening.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Bufalotta
Tomato, fior di latte, fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil. 1 2 8
Variation of the margherita enriched with buffalo mozzarella added raw after cooking. Fresh and creamy.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Silver Flower
Fiorella Argentata
Fior di latte, zucchini flowers, Cetara anchovies, shredded buffalo mozzarella. 1 2 8 9
Gourmet white pizza with zucchini flowers and savory Cetara anchovies, balanced by the sweetness of shredded buffalo mozzarella.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Marinara
Tomato, Sulmona red garlic, Teramo oregano, confit cherry tomatoes, aromatic herbs. 1 8 11
Red pizza without cheese, topped with tomato, prized Sulmona garlic, and local oregano. Simple but rich in aromas.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Naples
Napoli
Tomato, fior di latte, buffalo mozzarella, Cetara anchovies. 1 2 8 13
Pizza with a strong flavor of tomato, mozzarella, and anchovies. A classic of Neapolitan tradition.
€12 ≈ $14.00
White Focaccia
Focaccia Bianca
Extra virgin olive oil, salt, Monticchio rosemary. 1 2 8
Simple pizza base baked with EVO oil, salt, and rosemary. Excellent as an accompaniment or appetizer.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Capricciosa
Tomato, fior di latte, olives, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, ham, guanciale. 1 2 3 8 10 11
Rich pizza with various toppings including artichoke hearts, mushrooms, olives, and cured meats. A mix of flavors and textures.
€12 ≈ $14.00
The Ancient Amatriciana
L'Antica Amatriciana
Tomato, artisanal guanciale, mountain pecorino, shredded buffalo mozzarella, organic pepper. 1 8
Homage to the famous amatriciana sauce, with crispy guanciale, pecorino, and pepper, enriched with shredded buffalo mozzarella.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Four and a Half Cheeses
Quattro Formaggi e Mezzo
Fior di latte, assorted pecorino cheeses, Gorgonzola DOP, organic pepper. 1 2 8
For cheese lovers, a white pizza with a selection of intensely flavored cheeses and a sprinkle of pepper.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Malavì
Malavi'
Fior di latte, potatoes, guanciale, local sausage, black truffle, DOP shredded buffalo mozzarella. 1 2 8 10 11
Very rich gourmet pizza with precious land ingredients such as black truffle, local cured meats, and potatoes.
€19 ≈ $22.00
Golden Yellow
Oro Giallo
Fior di latte, Avezzano potatoes, Aquila sausages, Monticchio rosemary. 1 2 3 8
White pizza celebrating local products: Avezzano potatoes and Aquila sausage. Flavorful and rustic.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Boscaiola
Fior di latte, fresh mushrooms, local sausage. 1 2 7 8 11
Classic autumn white pizza with mushrooms and sausage. A traditional combination always appreciated.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Mortazza
Fior di latte, Paganica IGP mortadella, shredded buffalo mozzarella, crushed pistachios. 2 8 10 11
A delicious pizza with local mortadella, fresh stracciata cheese, and pistachios. A perfect balance between savory and sweet.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Cicoriaccia
Fior di latte, field chicory, Navelli sausage, chili pepper. 1 2 8 11 12
Pizza with a decisive flavor of bitter field greens, flavorful sausage, and a spicy touch.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Principessa
Fior di latte, zucchini, shredded buffalo mozzarella, Cetara anchovies, lime zest. 1 2 8 11
Fresh and aromatic pizza with delicate zucchini, flavorful anchovies, and a citrusy note of lime.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Fig
Fico
Fior di latte, caramelized fig, mountain prosciutto crudo. 1 2 8 11
Pizza that plays on the sweet-salty contrast, combining the sweetness of figs with the saltiness of prosciutto crudo.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Diavola DOP
Diafola DOP
Yellow datterino pulp, shredded buffalo mozzarella, confit cherry tomatoes, Aquila ventricina, basil. 1 2 8 11 13
Spicy pizza with ventricina (local spreadable salami) and sweet confit cherry tomatoes.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Excellence
Eccellenza
Yellow datterino pulp, shredded buffalo mozzarella, confit cherry tomatoes, basil. 1 2 8 11 13
Refined pizza with a base of sweet yellow tomato, enriched with creamy buffalo mozzarella.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
The Emperor's Whim
Lo Sfizio dell'Imperatore
Fior di latte, zucchini flowers, sausage, shredded buffalo mozzarella, Montepulciano reduction. 1 2 8 11 13
Elaborate pizza with zucchini flowers, sausage, and a special reduction of Montepulciano red wine.
€13.50 ≈ $16.00
Culatella
Yellow datterino pulp, shredded buffalo mozzarella, confit cherry tomatoes, mountain ham, basil. 1 2 8 11 13
Variation with yellow tomato and mountain ham, fresh and flavorful.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Green
Verde
Yellow datterino pulp, fior di latte, eggplant, zucchini, confit cherry tomatoes, basil, shredded buffalo mozzarella. 1 2 8 11 13
Colorful vegetarian pizza with a yellow tomato base and fresh garden vegetables.
€12 ≈ $14.00

Arrosticini

28g Traditional. Made exclusively from the most prized parts of the sheep.

Traditional Arrosticini
Arrosticini Tradizionali
Classic Abruzzese sheep skewers. Grilled, tender, and flavorful.
€1.30 ≈ $2.00
Montepulciano Arrosticini
Arrosticini Al Montepulciano
Marinated or deglazed variation with Montepulciano d'Abruzzo red wine for a vinous and intense aroma.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Black Truffle Arrosticini
Arrosticini Al Tartufo Nero
Sheep skewers enhanced by the precious aroma of black truffle.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Cacio e Pepe Arrosticini
Arrosticini Cacio e Pepe
Arrosticini seasoned with pecorino cheese and black pepper, a classic combination from central Italy.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Spicy Arrosticini
Arrosticini Piccanti
Spicy version with chili pepper for those who love strong flavors.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Whisky-Finished BBQ Arrosticini
Arrosticini BBQ Sfumati al Whisky
Arrosticini with a smoky and aromatic note from whisky finishing and BBQ sauce.
€2 ≈ $2.00

Abruzzo on a Plate

Santino's Melted Mozzarella
Mozzarella Fusa di Santino
Scamorza cheese from Rocca di Mezzo melted with mushrooms and Aquila sausage. 2 8 11
Rich and stringy dish with melted local scamorza cheese, enriched with mushrooms and sausage. Served hot.
€13.50 ≈ $16.00
Eggplant Parmigiana
Parmigiana di Melanzane
1 2 8 10 12
Layered fried eggplant bake with tomato, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A great Italian classic.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Beef Tagliata
Tagliata di Manzo
350gr. 2 4 10 11 13 15
Grilled beef served sliced. Usually accompanied by arugula and Grana Padano or vegetables.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Dry-Aged Italian Beef Ribeye
Costata di Manzo Ita Frollata
Approx. 1 kg. 1 2 8 10 11 12 13
A substantial cut of Italian beef aged to ensure tenderness. Ideal for grilling.
€60 ≈ $70.00
Black Piglet Sausages
Salsicce di Maialino Nero
With caramelized onion. 1 2 4 7 8 10 11 12 13
Prized black pork sausages, served with the sweet side of caramelized onions.
€14 ≈ $16.00

Artisanal Desserts

1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12

Tiramisu
Tiramisu'
Spoon dessert with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Creamy and energizing.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Crumble Cake
Sbriciolata
A crumbly 'crumble' cake, often filled with cream or chocolate.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Lemon Sorbet
Sorbetto al Limone
Frozen lemon dessert, fresh and digestive. Ideal at the end of a meal.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Sorbet with Ratafia
Sorbetto con Rattafia
Lemon sorbet enriched with Ratafia, a typical Abruzzese liqueur made from sour cherries.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Pistachio Gelato
Gelato al Pistacchio
Creamy gelato with intense pistachio flavor.
€6 ≈ $7.00

Drinks

Water
Acqua
Bottled mineral water.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Carbonated Drinks
Bevande Gassate
Canned or bottled fizzy drinks (e.g., Cola, Orangeade).
€3.50 ≈ $4.00
Craft Beer
Birra Artigianale
Chiara Weizen, Dark Lager, Peroni.
Selected beers, available in light, dark, or weizen versions. Served on tap or bottled.
€5~ ≈ $6.00

Wines

House Montepulciano
Montepulciano Della Casa
Red Wines
House red wine, typically a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Full-bodied and suitable for meat dishes.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Trebbiano
White Wines
Typical Abruzzese white wine. Fresh, dry, and delicately fruity.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Pecorino
White Wines
Indigenous white wine, structured and with good acidity. Excellent with cheeses and first courses.
€19 ≈ $22.00
Prosecco Dop
White Wines
Italian sparkling wine, fresh and lively. Perfect for toasts or appetizers.
€19 ≈ $22.00
Wine by the Glass
Vino al Calice
A glass of house-selected wine.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Spritz
Alcoholic aperitif based on Prosecco, bitter (like Aperol or Campari), and soda.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Amaro
Amari
Herbal digestive liqueurs, usually served at the end of a meal.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Barricaded Grappa
Grappa Barricata
Distillate of grape pomace aged in wooden barrels (barriques), which give it an amber color and smooth taste.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Coffee
Caffe'
Classic Italian Espresso.
€2 ≈ $2.00

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