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Popina Trattoria

The "Popina" was the tavern of ancient Rome where, in addition to various types of wine, simple foods could be found. This is the essence of our cuisine. Simplicity, but with that touch of innovation that makes it immortal, like our beloved City

★ 4.6 (595) $$Moderate 📍 Via Giovanni Verga, 42, 00137 Roma RM, Italy

Tasting Menu

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Tasting Menu
Menù Degustazione
6 courses Focaccia 3 Appetizers selected by the Chef 1 First Course 1 Second Course Dry Pastries Drinks not included
A complete gastronomic journey of six courses chosen by the chef. Includes focaccia, a selection of appetizers, a first course, a second course, and dry pastries. Ideal for tasting various Roman specialties in one meal.
€35 ≈ $41.00

Appetizers

Focaccia
(1)
Typical Italian flatbread baked in the oven, seasoned with oil and salt. Soft inside and slightly crispy outside. Perfect to accompany the meal or as a snack.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Sweet and sour caponata
Caponata in agrodolce
With raspberry vinegar and toasted almonds (8,9) (7,9)
Sweet and sour vegetable stew (typically eggplant), here enriched with raspberry vinegar and toasted almonds. Complex flavor balancing sweetness and acidity, soft texture with the crunch of almonds.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Eggplant parmigiana
Parmigiana di melanzane
Layered fried eggplant bake with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan. A rich, soft, and stringy dish. A great Italian classic.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Breaded anchovies
Alici panate
Served with red onion 'savor' (1,3,4)
Breaded and fried anchovies (small blue fish), served with a sweet and sour red onion sauce. Crispy outside and tender inside, with a sweet-salty contrast.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Picchiapò meatball
Polpetta di picchiapò
With celery cream (1,3,7,9)
Boiled meatball (lesso) re-simmered in a tomato and onion sauce, served on celery cream. A traditional Roman dish made from leftovers, very flavorful and tender.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Pepper roll with whipped cod with olives
Involtino di peperone con baccalà mantecato alle olive
AOP oil, parsley gremolada with capers and lemon (4)
Roasted pepper stuffed with a cream of cod (baccalà) mixed with olives. Dressed with flavored oil and fresh chopped parsley and capers. Strong flavor and creamy texture.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Our Panzanella
La nostra Panzanella
(1)
Fresh salad typical of central Italy based on soaked stale bread, tomatoes, onions, and fresh vegetables. Dressed with oil and vinegar. A rustic, fresh, and light dish.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Veal Tongue
Lingua di Vitella
Served with tuna sauce, marinated onions, and caper flower (3,4,9)
Boiled and thinly sliced cut of meat (quinto quarto), served cold with a creamy tuna sauce. The delicate flavor of the meat is enhanced by the savory sauce.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Bruschetta Popina
Pecorino cream and sautéed chicory (1,7)
Toasted bread slice topped with a pecorino cheese cream and sautéed chicory (slightly bitter vegetable). A crispy and flavorful typically Roman appetizer.
€6 ≈ $7.00

First Courses

Mezze maniche pasta 'alla carbonara'
Mezze maniche alla carbonara
(1,3,7)
Short pasta dressed with a creamy sauce made from egg yolks, Roman pecorino, black pepper, and crispy guanciale. An iconic Roman dish, rich and flavorful.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Spaghetti 'all'amatriciana'
Spaghetti all'amatriciana
(1,7)
Spaghetti dressed with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and Roman pecorino. Strong flavor, slightly spicy and savory.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Casarecce pasta 'alla norma' with swordfish and salted ricotta
Casarecce alla norma con pesce spada e ricotta salata
With baked cherry tomatoes and basil (1,3,4,7)
Short pasta dressed with eggplant, tomato, swordfish, and grated salted ricotta. A seafood variation of the classic Sicilian dish. Mediterranean and enveloping taste.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Tonnarelli pasta 'alla gricia ubriaca' (drunken gricia)
Tonnarelli alla gricia ubriaca
(1,3,7,12)
Fresh long pasta similar to spaghetti, dressed with guanciale, pecorino, and pepper, deglazed with wine. A variation of the classic Gricia with an added aromatic note from the wine.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Thick spaghetti with fresh tuna
Spaghettone AOP con tonno fresco
Olives, capers, fennel, sun-dried tomatoes, and lemon breadcrumbs (1,4)
Thick spaghetti with garlic, oil, and chili pepper, enriched with fresh tuna cubes and aromatic herbs. Finished with lemon breadcrumbs for a crispy and fresh note.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Tonnarelli pasta with pecorino cheese and 4 peppers
Tonnarelli cacio e 4 pepi
White, black, red, and green pepper (1,3,7)
Fresh pasta dressed with a Roman pecorino cream and a blend of four pepper varieties. A creamy dish with a distinct aromatic and spicy note.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Ravioli filled with ricotta, lemon, and basil with fried zucchini and parmesan
Raviolo ripieno di ricotta, limone e basilico con zucchine fritte e parmigiano
(1,3,7)
Homemade stuffed pasta with a soft cheese and fresh herb filling. Dressed with crispy zucchini and parmesan shavings. A delicate and summery dish.
€16 ≈ $19.00

Main Courses

Meatballs in sauce
Polpette di carne al sugo
(1,3,7,9)
Meatballs slowly cooked in tomato sauce. Soft and juicy, served with abundant sauce. A homemade and comforting dish.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Roast Beef
Roast Beef di manzo
With homemade pickled vegetables and horseradish mayonnaise (3,9)
Roast beef slices cooked rare, served cold or warm. Accompanied by sweet and sour vegetables and a spicy horseradish sauce. A fresh and protein-rich dish.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Fried tripe and prawns
Frittura di trippa e mazzancolle
(1.2)
An unusual fried mix combining tripe (bovine stomach) and prawns (crustaceans). Crispy and flavorful, it combines land and sea flavors.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Chicken with peppers
Pollo con peperoni
Chicken pieces slowly stewed with colorful peppers. The meat is tender and the sauce is sweet and flavorful. A classic of Roman cuisine, especially in summer.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Octopus 'alla puttanesca'
Polpo alla puttanesca
With fried bread crouton (1,14)
Octopus cooked with tomato, black olives, and capers. Served with crispy bread. A fish main course with intense and savory Mediterranean flavors.
€17 ≈ $20.00

Side Dishes

Sautéed or sour chicory
Cicoria ripassata o all'agro
Leafy green vegetable with a bitter taste. Can be served boiled with lemon (all'agro) or sautéed with garlic and chili pepper (ripassata).
€6 ≈ $7.00
Baked potatoes... then fried
Patate al forno... poi fritte
Potatoes first cooked in the oven to make them soft and then fried for a crispy crust. A delicious and golden side dish.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Roast potatoes
Patate arrosto
Potatoes cut into pieces and baked with aromatic herbs. Crispy outside and soft inside.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Seasonal mixed vegetables
Giardiniera di stagione
Homemade
Selection of fresh seasonal vegetables preserved in vinegar and oil. Crispy and tangy, excellent for cleansing the palate.
€7 ≈ $8.00

Desserts

Tiramisu
Tiramisù
(1,3,7,8)
Layered spoon dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. Dusted with bitter cocoa. Creamy and energizing.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Salted caramel cheesecake
Cheesecake al caramello salato
(1,3,7,8)
Cheesecake with a biscuit base, topped with salted caramel sauce. A perfect union of sweet and savory with a velvety texture.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Coffee mousse
Mousse al caffè
With bitter orange gelee and cocoa soil (1,3,7,8)
Soft coffee-flavored foam accompanied by bitter orange jelly and cocoa crumbs. A refined and aromatic dessert.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Peach and amaretti crumble
Crumble di pesche e amaretti
Served with custard ice cream (1,3,7,8)
Cooked fruit dessert covered with crunchy shortcrust pastry crumbs and amaretti biscuits. Served warm with a scoop of cold ice cream for contrast.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Seasonal fruit
Frutta di stagione
Selection of fresh seasonal fruit.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Homemade sorbet
Sorbetto fatto in casa
Frozen fruit dessert, light and refreshing. Ideal to finish the meal.
€5 ≈ $6.00

Drinks

Water
Acqua
Mineral water in a bottle.
€2.50 ≈ $3.00
Coca Cola / Fanta 33cl
Coca Cola / Fanta cl33
Non-alcoholic carbonated drink in a small glass bottle. Classic cola or orange soda.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Coffee / Decaffeinated
Caffè / Decaffeinato
Classic Italian espresso or decaffeinated version. Intense and aromatic.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Aperol Spritz / Campari Spritz
Aperitif cocktail based on Prosecco, soda, and bitter (sweeter Aperol, more bitter Campari). Served with ice and an orange slice.
€8 ≈ $9.00
House Liquors
Liquori della casa
Artisanally produced digestifs, typically limoncello or herbal bitters, served after the meal.
€5 ≈ $6.00

Wine List

Sparkling Wines

ServoSuc - ColSaliz
Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG 100% Cacchione
Superior quality Prosecco sparkling wine. Fresh, fruity, and with lively bubbles.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Cacchione IGP Frizzante Bacco
Cacchione IGP Frizzante bacco
100% Cacchione (12.5%)
Light and drinkable local sparkling white wine made from Cacchione grapes.
€15 ≈ $17.00

Lazio White Wines

Castore Igt Cincinnato
100% Bellone (13%)
Lazio white wine from Bellone grapes. Fresh and mineral.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Puntinata Igt Cincinnato
100% Malvasia Puntinata (13%)
Aromatic and floral white wine typical of the Castelli Romani.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Friccicore - Vinea Domini
100% Malvasia Puntinata (12%)
Pure Malvasia Puntinata. Fresh, with notes of white fruit.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Mastarna - Tenuta Tre Cancelli
100% Procanico (12%)
White wine from Procanico grapes. Dry and savory.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Valle Bianca - Passerina del Frusinate Igt BIO Pileum
100% Passerina (12.5%)
Organic wine from Passerina grapes. Floral and citrusy.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Cacchione IGP Bacco
Cacchione IGP bacco
100% Cacchione (12.5%)
Indigenous white wine from the Lazio coast. Savory and structured.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Frascati Superiore DOCG - Vinea Domini
Malvasia di Candia Malvasia del Lazio, Trebbiano Toscano and Greco (13%)
The classic white wine from the Castelli Romani. Elegant, dry, and fruity blend.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Chardonnay - Vinea Domini
100% Chardonnay (13%)
International wine cultivated in Lazio. Smooth, with notes of tropical fruit.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Flere - Tenuta tre Cancelli
100% Sauvignon Blanc. (13%)
Pure Sauvignon Blanc. Aromatic, with vegetal and exotic fruit notes.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Grechetto Brugnoli
100% Grechetto (13%)
Structured and mineral white wine typical of central Italy.
€19 ≈ $22.00
Lazio IGT "Calanchi di Vaiano" Paolo e Noemia d'Amico
Chardonnay (12%) Doctor Wine 92/100
High-quality Chardonnay, critically acclaimed. Complex and elegant.
€21 ≈ $24.00
Frascati Superiore DOCG - Castel De Paolis
Frascati superiore DOCG - Castel De Paolis
Malvasia, Trebbiano, Bombino, Bellone (13.5) Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso (the only Frascati with this merit)
Award-winning excellent Frascati. Great structure, aromatic complexity, and persistence.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Lazio IGT "Donna Adriana" Castel de Paolis
100% Viognier (14.5%) Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso
Highly appreciated pure Viognier. A significant white wine, alcoholic and very fragrant.
€25 ≈ $29.00

Lazio Rosé Wines

Luccicore - Vinea Domini
Syrah Rosato (12%)
Syrah grape rosé wine. Bright color, notes of red fruits and spices.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Caterina Rosato Igp Pileum
Caterina rosato Igp Pileum
Cesanese d'Affile 100% (12.5%)
Rosé obtained from the indigenous Cesanese grape. Fresh but with character.
€16 ≈ $19.00

Lazio Red Wines

Polluce Igt - Cincinnato
100% Nero Buono (13%) Quattro Grappoli Bibenda
Red wine from Nero Buono grapes. Fruity, smooth, and pleasant.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon IGT - Castel de Paolis
100% Cabernet Sauvignon (13.5%)
Structured international red. Herbal and dark fruit notes.
€16 ≈ $19.00
"Piglio" Cesanese del Piglio DOCG - Pileum
100% Cesanese (13.5%)
Typical red wine from Lazio. Dry, warm, and enveloping with balanced tannins.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Syrah - Vinea Domini
100% Syrah (13.5%)
Spicy and full-bodied red wine, with hints of black pepper.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Petit Verdot - Vinea Domini
Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon (12.5%)
Bordeaux blend cultivated in Lazio. Robust and tannic wine.
€20 ≈ $23.00
"Massitium" Cesanese del Piglio Superiore DOCG - Pileum
100% Cesanese d'Affile (15%) Aged for 12 months in 20hl barriques
Aged Cesanese superiore. Very structured, alcoholic, and complex.
€21 ≈ $24.00
"Cifione" Cesanese del Piglio DOCG - Petrucca e Vela
90% Cesanese d'Affile, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (15%)
Powerful and intense red blend. Notes of ripe fruit and spices.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Sangiovese - Brugnoli
100% Sangiovese (14%)
The most widespread red grape variety in Italy. Fresh, tannic, and with good acidity.
€24 ≈ $28.00
"Villa Tirrena" Lazio IGT - Paolo e Noemia d'Amico
Merlot, Syrah (14.5%) 92 points James Suckling
Internationally awarded high-profile wine. Smooth, elegant, and persistent.
€32 ≈ $37.00
"Bolla d'Urbano" Cesanese del Piglio Superiore Riserva DOCG - Pileum
100% Cesanese d'Affile (15%) 5 Grappoli Bibenda Aged for 24 months in 20hl barriques
Cesanese Riserva with long aging. A meditation wine, rich and deep.
€40 ≈ $46.00
"I Quattro Mori" Lazio IGT - Castel de Paolis
40% Syrah, 30% Cabernet, 20% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot (14%) Barrel aged
Blend of four international grape varieties aged in wood. Complex, spicy, and structured.
€22 ≈ $25.00

Lazio Dessert Wine

Aleatico
100% Aleatico (13.5%)
Sweet aromatic red wine. Aroma of rose and red fruits, ideal with desserts.
€25 ≈ $29.00

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