Jewish-style fried artichokes
Carciofi alla giudia
Whole artichoke, fried twice to make it crispy outside and tender inside. A specialty of Jewish-Roman cuisine.
€5
≈ $6.00
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Ristorante Il Girasole dal 1981
Ristorante Il Girasole dal 1981
Trattoria since 1981. Traditional Roman cuisine.
APPETIZERS
Suppli
Breaded and fried rice croquette with tomato, with a heart of melted mozzarella. A classic Roman street food.
€2
≈ $2.00
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Potato croquette with speck & provola
Crocchetta patate speck&provola
Fried potato croquette enriched with smoked speck and provola cheese.
€2
≈ $2.00
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Eggplant & provola croquette
Crocchetta melanzane&provola
Fried croquette filled with eggplant and provola cheese.
€2
≈ $2.00
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Potato croquette with truffle & n'duja
Crocchetta patate tartufo&n'duja
Potato croquette with a contrast of flavors: the earthy taste of truffle and the spiciness of Calabrian salami (n'duja).
€2
≈ $2.00
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Fried calamari skewers
Arrosticini di calamaro fritti
(5 pieces)
Breaded and fried calamari skewers. Crispy and served in a portion of 5 pieces.
€6
≈ $7.00
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Fried polenta with ragu
Polentino fritto al ragù
Fried polenta pieces served with a rich meat sauce.
€2.50
≈ $3.00
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Porchetta & chicory meatballs in mayonnaise & paprika sauce
Polpette di porchetta&cicoria in salsa maionese&paprika
Meatballs made with roasted pork (porchetta) and bitter greens (chicory), served with a creamy spicy sauce.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Buffalo mozzarella & anchovies
Mozzarella di bufala&alici
Fresh buffalo mozzarella served with salted anchovy fillets. A simple and fresh appetizer.
€5
≈ $6.00
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FIRST COURSES
Our first courses may contain cheese Shared first courses cost €14 PASTA SHAPE CHANGES ARE NOT POSSIBLE WE DO NOT DO HALF PORTIONS
Strozzapreti with oxtail ragu
Strozzapreti al sugo di coda
Twisted fresh pasta served with oxtail ragu (stewed ox tail). Rich and flavorful.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Gnocchi with sausage & gorgonzola
Gnocchi salsiccia&gorgonzola
Potato gnocchi with a cream of blue cheese (gorgonzola) and crumbled sausage.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Pappardelle with white ragu & artichokes
Pappardelle al ragù in bianco&carciofi
Wide egg pasta with a meat ragu without tomato and artichokes.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Bombolotti alla amatriciana
Short ridged pasta with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and pecorino romano. A pillar of Roman cuisine.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Bombolotti alla carbonara
Pasta dressed with a cream of pasteurized raw eggs from the heat of the pasta, pecorino romano, black pepper, and crispy guanciale.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Bombolotti alla gricia
Ancestor of carbonara and amatriciana. Pasta with guanciale, pecorino romano, and black pepper, without tomato or eggs.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Tonnarelli pasta with cheese & pepper and Puglian burrata
Tonnarelli al cacio&pepe con burrata pugliese
Thick spaghetti-like fresh pasta with pecorino cream and black pepper, enriched with creamy fresh cheese (burrata).
€15
≈ $17.00
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Farfalline pasta with tomato sauce
Farfalline al pomodoro
Bow-tie pasta with simple tomato sauce. A light and classic dish.
€10
≈ $12.00
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Strozzapreti with tomato & melted mozzarella
Strozzapreti al pomodoro&mozzarella filante
Fresh pasta with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
€11
≈ $13.00
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Fusilli with salmon
Fusilli al salmone
Spiral pasta with a creamy salmon sauce, often with a touch of cream.
€11
≈ $13.00
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Squid & shrimp tagliolini with lemon
Tagliolini calamari&gamberi al limone
Thin egg pasta with seafood and a fresh lemon sauce.
€13
≈ $15.00
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Fettuccine with truffle and Norcia sausage
Fettuccine alla norcina tartufata
Egg pasta with sausage, cream, and truffle. A rich and fragrant dish typical of Umbria.
€12
≈ $14.00
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MAIN COURSES
Grilled chicken breast with potatoes
Petto di pollo ai ferri con patate
Grilled chicken breast served with roasted or fried potatoes. Simple and light.
€11
≈ $13.00
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Chicken tagliata with arugula & parmesan
Tagliata di pollo rughetta&parmigiano
Grilled chicken breast cut into strips, served on a bed of arugula and parmesan shavings.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Mixed grilled meat
Grigliata mista di carne
Mixed selection of grilled meats.
€15
≈ $17.00
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Grilled Chianina beef burger with potatoes
Hamburger di chianina ai ferri con patate
Grilled Chianina beef burger, served with potatoes.
€11
≈ $13.00
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Grilled beef steak
Bistecca di manzo ai ferri
Grilled beef steak.
€20
≈ $23.00
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Beef tagliata with arugula & parmesan
Tagliata di manzo rughetta&parmigiano
Grilled beef sliced, served with fresh arugula and parmesan shavings.
€22
≈ $25.00
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Steak, sausage, potatoes & chicory menu
Menu' bistecca manzo salsiccia patate&cicoria
Hearty mixed dish with steak, sausage, potatoes, and sautéed chicory.
€23
≈ $27.00
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Scamorza with ham
Scamorza al prosciutto
Grilled scamorza cheese served with ham
€12
≈ $14.00
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Scamorza with porcini mushrooms
Scamorza ai porcini
Melted scamorza cheese served with porcini mushrooms.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Scamorza with anchovies
Scamorza alle alici
Melted scamorza cheese served with anchovy fillets.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Bresaola with arugula & parmesan
Bresaola rughetta&parmigiano
Cured beef salumi served raw with arugula and parmesan. Light and protein-rich.
€14
≈ $16.00
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Fried calamari & shrimp
Frittura di calamari&gamberi
Floured and fried mixed calamari and shrimp. Crispy and served with lemon.
€15
≈ $17.00
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Porchetta & chicory meatballs in mayonnaise & paprika sauce
Polpette di porchetta&cicoria in salsa maionese&paprika
Pork meatballs and vegetables, served as a main course with sauce.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Pork rind with beans
Cotiche con fagioli
Dish from poor Roman tradition: stewed pork rind with beans in tomato sauce. Very flavorful and gelatinous.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Tripe Roman style
Trippa alla romana
Stewed tripe with tomato, Roman mint, and pecorino. Tender and aromatic.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Roman-style chicken
Pollo alla romana
Chicken stewed with peppers and tomato. A classic Roman main course.
€12
≈ $14.00
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Baked chicken thigh with broccoli
Coscio di pollo al forno con broccoletti
Roasted chicken thigh served with sautéed broccoli.
€11
≈ $13.00
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SUPER SALADS
TONY
CHICKEN BREAST SALAD TOMATOES CORN
Hearty mixed salad with chicken breast, tomatoes, and corn.
€9
≈ $10.00
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NORVEGESE
MIXED SALAD TOMATOES PROVOLA & SALMON CORN
Salad with salmon, provola cheese, tomatoes, and corn.
€9
≈ $10.00
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BUFALINA
MIXED SALAD CORN TOMATOES BUFFALO MOZZARELLA CORN
Fresh salad featuring buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, and corn.
€9
≈ $10.00
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CONTADINA
MIXED SALAD TOMATOES CORN TUNA BEANS
Rustic salad with tuna and beans, enriched with tomatoes and corn.
€9
≈ $10.00
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SIDE DISHES
SAUTÉED VEGETABLES
VERDURA RIPASSATA
Seasonal vegetables (often chicory or spinach) boiled and then sautéed with garlic, oil, and chili pepper.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
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JEWISH-STYLE ARTICHOKES
CARCIOFI ALLA GIUDIA
Crispy fried artichoke, served as a side dish.
€4.50
≈ $5.00
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MIXED SALAD
INSALATA MISTA
Fresh green salad with tomatoes and other raw vegetables.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
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POTATOES
PATATE
Potatoes served roasted or fried.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
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DESSERTS
NOUGAT SEMIFREDDO
SEMIFREDDO AL TORRONCINO
Cold creamy dessert with nougat flavor.
€5
≈ $6.00
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MINT & CHOCOLATE SEMIFREDDO
SEMIFREDDO ALLA MENTA&%CIOCCOLATO
Refreshing cold dessert with mint and chocolate shavings.
€5
≈ $6.00
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COFFEE SEMIFREDDO
SEMIFREDDO AL CAFFE'
Cold dessert with coffee flavor.
€5
≈ $6.00
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SACHER CAKE
TORTA SACHER
Chocolate cake filled with apricot jam.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
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PANNA COTTA
PANNACOTTA
Panna cotta spoon dessert, served with your choice of sauce.
€3.50~
≈ $4.00
RICOTTA & CHOCOLATE PIE
CROSTATA ALLA RICOTTA&CIOCCOLATO
Shortcrust pastry pie with sweet ricotta filling and chocolate chips.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
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NONNA FLORA
Likely a house specialty or a nonna's cake (custard and pine nuts).
€5.50
≈ $6.00
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RED VELVET
Layered American red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
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PEAR & CHOCOLATE CAKE
TORTA PERE&CIOCCOLATO
Soft cake with pear and chocolate pieces.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
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RUM BABÀ CAKE
TORTA BABA'
Refreshing cold dessert soaked in rum.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
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RICOTTA PEAR & CHOCOLATE PIE
CROSTATA RICOTTA PERE&CIOCCOLATO
Variation of the pie with ricotta, pear, and chocolate filling.
€3.50
≈ $4.00
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DRINKS
NEPI WATER 1 LITER
ACQUA NEPI 1 LITRO
Still or sparkling mineral water.
€2.50
≈ $3.00
0
1/2 LITER WATER
1\2 LITRO ACQUA
Half liter of water.
€1.50
≈ $2.00
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PECORINO 0.75
PECORINO 0,75
Local white wine (Pecorino), standard bottle.
€9.50
≈ $11.00
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KOZEL LAGER 33
Czech light lager beer, small bottle.
€4
≈ $5.00
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NASTRO AZZURRO "0" ALCOHOL 33
NASTRO AZZURRO "0" ALCOL DA 33
Non-alcoholic Italian beer.
€3
≈ $3.00
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CESANESE 0.75
CESANESE 0,75
Typical red wine from Lazio, standard bottle.
€10
≈ $12.00
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SATRICO 0.75 CASALE DEL GIGLIO
SATRICO 0,75 CASALE DEL GIGLIO
Premium white wine from Lazio (blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, and Trebbiano).
€16
≈ $19.00
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NERO D'AVOLA 0.75
NERO D'AVOLA 0,75
Full-bodied Sicilian red wine, standard bottle.
€10
≈ $12.00
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CHIANTI 0.75
CHIANTI 0,75
Famous Tuscan red wine, standard bottle.
€10
≈ $12.00
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PERONI 66
PERONI DA 66
Classic Italian lager beer, large bottle.
€5
≈ $6.00
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PERONI 33
PERONI DA 33
Classic Italian lager beer, small bottle.
€2.50
≈ $3.00
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CRAFT BEER "TIPA" SESSION IPA
BIRRA ARTIGIANALE "TIPA " SESSION IPA
Craft IPA style beer, more hoppy and aromatic.
€4.50
≈ $5.00
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AMARI & GRAPPAS
AMARI&GRAPPE
Herbal digestive liqueurs or pomace distillates.
€4
≈ $5.00
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FICHISSIMO PRICKLY PEAR LIQUEUR
FICHISSIMO LIQUORE AL FICO D'INDIA
Prickly pear flavored liqueur.
€4
≈ $5.00
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