Ristorante La Villetta dal 1940

Name: Ristorante La Villetta dal 1940
Address: Rome
Price range: €5 - €40

Traditional Roman cuisine with typical dishes and reinterpretations.

★ 4.4 (5,307) $$Moderate

The Host's Moving Appetizer

Trust me! You have to try a bit of everything. Let the Host advise you (He never makes a mistake)

Let me introduce you to Rome!!

Roman Tripe with Mint

Trippa alla Romana con la Mentuccia

Beef tripe slowly stewed with tomato, Roman mint, and pecorino. A traditional peasant dish with intense flavor and soft texture.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Beans with pork rind

Facioli co e cotiche

Beans stewed with pork rind. A rustic, dense, and very flavorful dish, typical of Roman popular cuisine.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Boiled Beef "Picchiapo" Style

Bollito alla "Picchiapo"

Boiled beef meat pan-fried with onion and tomato. The meat is tender and juicy thanks to the double cooking.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Fried eggplant, with basil

Melanzane fritte, ar basilico

Fried eggplant slices, simply dressed with fresh basil. Crispy outside and soft inside.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Sor Ada's (my grandmother's) Meatballs in Sauce

Porpettine ar sugo Sor Ada (mi nonna)

1, 3, 7, 9

Meatballs cooked in tomato sauce according to grandma's recipe. Soft and flavorful, perfect for dipping bread.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Fried Carbonara Meatballs with crispy guanciale

Porpettine Carbonara fritte e cor guancialetto croccante

1, 3, 7

Fried meatballs with a carbonara-inspired filling, served with crispy guanciale. A delicious and rich appetizer.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Then, we have:

Lamb offal with artichokes

Coratella d'abbacchio coi carciofi

Lamb offal (heart, lungs, liver) sautéed in a pan with artichokes. Irony and decisive flavor, unique texture.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Pasta and Potatoes with crispy guanciale, pecorino, and rosemary

Pasta e Patate cor guancialetto croccante pecorino e rosmarino

Thick pasta and potato soup, enriched with crispy guanciale, pecorino cheese, and rosemary. A creamy and flavorful comfort food.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Hot Buffalo Mozzarella with Truffle

La Bufala Calda Tartufata

5, 7

Buffalo mozzarella served hot with added truffle. The heat enhances the flavor of the milk and truffle.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Buffalo Mozzarella

Mozzarella di Bufala

Fresh buffalo mozzarella served plain. Sweet and milky taste with an elastic texture.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Our best fried items...

Zucchini Flower

Er Fiore de Zucca

1, 4, 7

Battered and fried zucchini flower, filled with mozzarella and anchovy. Crispy outside and stringy inside.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Cod Fillet

Er Filetto de Baccalà

1, 9

Desalted cod fillet, coated in batter and fried. Tender and flavorful fish in a golden crust.

€7 ≈ $8.00

We also have the Host's balls...

Stuffed with Oxtail Stew

Ripiena co la coda alla Vaccinara

1, 8, 9

Large rice ball or supplì filled with oxtail stew. An explosion of Roman flavors.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Stuffed with Chicken and Peppers

Ripiena ar Pollo coi Peperoni

Large rice ball or supplì filled with chicken and peppers. Rich and slightly sweet flavor thanks to the peppers.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Board

Hot Ariccia Porchetta cooked over wood fire

Porchetta d'Ariccia Calda cotta a legna

Typical roasted pork from Ariccia, wood-fired and seasoned with rosemary and garlic. The meat is flavorful and juicy with a crispy rind.

€9~ ≈ $10.00

when in season

Roman Artichokes, well-oiled with mint

Carciofi alla Romana belli unti con la mentuccia

per piece € 7.00

Whole artichoke stewed upside down with oil, garlic, and mint. Tender and flavorful, eaten entirely, including the stem.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Jewish-style Artichokes

Carciofi alla Giudia

1 / per piece € 10.00

Whole fried artichoke, typical of Jewish-Roman cuisine. The leaves become crispy like chips.

€10 ≈ $12.00

The Best Roman First Courses

As my Grandma used to make them...

These are the original amazing dishes.

The Unchallenged Queen: The Host's Moving Carbonara

La Regina Incontrastata: la Carbonara Commovente dell'Oste

1, 3, 7

Pasta dressed with egg yolk cream, Roman pecorino, and crispy guanciale. Iconic Roman dish, rich and creamy without cream.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Roman Pici with Amatriciana

Er Picio Romano all'Amatriciana

1, 7

Thick fresh pasta (pici) with tomato sauce, guanciale, and pecorino. Strong and slightly spicy flavor.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Tonnarello Cacio & Pepe (bold as tradition dictates)

Tonnarello a Cacio & Pepe (belli cazzuti come dice la tradizione)

1, 7

Fresh egg pasta tossed with Roman pecorino cheese and abundant black pepper. Simple, creamy, and spicy.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Tonnarello alla Gricia with double crispy guanciale and black rind pecorino

Tonnarello alla Gricia cor doppio guancialetto croccante e pecorino coccia nera

1, 7

Pasta alla "gricia" (white amatriciana) with pecorino and guanciale, without tomato. Intense cheese and cured meat flavor.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Rigatoni with Pajata

Rigatoni co la Pajata

1, 7, 9

Pasta with tomato sauce and pajata (veal intestine). Historic dish with a unique creamy flavor from the curdled milk inside the intestine.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Rigatoni alla Vaccinara with a piece of oxtail inside

Rigatoni alla Vaccinara cor pezzo de coda dentro

1, 7, 9

Rigatoni dressed with oxtail stew sauce, served with a piece of meat. Rich and very flavorful.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Homemade Gnocchi with Garlic, Oil, Chili Pepper, and Pecorino

Gnocchi fatti 'n casa Ajo Ojo e Peperoncino cor Pecorino

Potato gnocchi dressed with oil, garlic, chili pepper, and pecorino. A simple classic made special by the fresh pasta.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Water and flour gnocchi (the firm ones with 4 chili peppers, arrabbiata style)

Gnocchi acqua e farina (quelli duretti ai 4 peperoncini all'arrabbiata)

1, 7

Gnocchi without potatoes, firmer, served with a very spicy tomato sauce (arrabbiata).

€17 ≈ $20.00

Spaghettone alla puttanesca

1, 4

Spaghetti with tomato sauce, olives, capers, and anchovies. Savory and decisive flavor.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Down here, instead, the fabulous reinterpretations of Roman dishes

under the supervision of Orlandino, our Charming Chef

Spaghettone Carbonara Commovente with grated truffle on top

Spaghettone alla Carbonara Commovente cor Tartufo grattuggiato sopra

1, 3, 7

Luxurious version of classic carbonara, enriched with fresh truffle shavings. The truffle adds an earthy aroma to the creaminess of the egg.

€28 ≈ $32.00

Homemade Tonnarello Cacio & Pepe with Truffle (a real show)

Tonnarello fatto 'n casa Cacio & Pepe Tartufata (no spettacolo vero)

1, 7

Cacio e pepe with the addition of truffle. Union of strong flavors: the spiciness of pepper, the savoriness of pecorino, and the aroma of truffle.

€28 ≈ $32.00

Villetta Ravioli filled with Cacio & Pepe with crispy guanciale, grated black truffle, and Roman pecorino

Raviolo Villettaro ripieno di Cacio & Pepe cor guancialetto croccante, tartufo nero grattuggiato a scaje e pecorino romano

1, 3, 7

Pasta filled with cacio e pepe cream, served with guanciale, truffle, and more pecorino. A rich and complex first course.

€28 ≈ $32.00

Homemade Fettuccine Sor Aldo with fresh porcini mushrooms, crispy guanciale, black rind Roman pecorino

Fettuccine fatte 'n casa Sor Aldo con porcini* freschi, guancialetto croccante, pecorino romano coccia nera

1, 3, 7

Fresh long pasta with porcini mushrooms, guanciale, and pecorino. A "land" dish that combines forest and Roman tradition.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Porchetta Ravioli filled with porchetta (spectacular)

Raviolotto Porchettato ripieno de porchetta (spettacolare)

1, 3, 7

Pasta filled with Ariccia porchetta. Very savory and spicy flavor, typical of porchetta.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Gricia with Figs: with crispy guanciale and figs (summer only)

Gricia co i Fichi: cor guancialetto croccante e fichi (solo d'estate)

1, 7

Summer version of gricia that adds sweet figs to the salty guanciale and pecorino. Exceptional sweet-salty contrast.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Orlandino's Paccheri (which is a gricia) crispy guanciale, pumpkin, chestnuts, hazelnuts, pecorino, and rosemary (autumn/winter)

Er Pacchero d'Orlandino (sarebbe na gricia) guancialetto croccante, zucca, castagne, nocciole, pecorino e rosmarino (autunno/inverno)

1, 7, 8

Short pasta with an autumnal dressing: pumpkin, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and guanciale. Rich in seasonal textures and flavors.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Cacio & Pepe Paccheri with fresh true octopus (spring/summer)

Er Pacchero Cacio & Pepe cor Porpo* fresco verace (primavera/estate)

1, 3, 14

Surf and turf combination: cacio e pepe with fresh octopus. The octopus adds texture and sea flavor to the cheese cream.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Artichoke Carbonara with Homemade Fettuccine (when in season!)

La Carbonara coi Carciofi co le Fettuccine fatte 'n casa (quanno che è stagione!)

1, 3, 7

Carbonara enriched with artichokes, served with fresh pasta. The artichokes pair perfectly with the egg and guanciale.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Fettuccine Sora Nunzia with white lamb ragù, crispy guanciale, and pecorino

Fettuccina Sora Nunzia con ragù in bianco di agnello, guanciale croccante e pecorino

1, 7

Pasta with lamb ragù without tomato, flavored with guanciale and pecorino. Pastoral and intense flavor.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Spaghettone Testaccio with porchetta, black pepper, and crispy guanciale

Spaghettone Testaccio con porchetta, pepe nero e guanciale croccante

1, 3, 7

Pasta dressed with porchetta and guanciale. A triumph of pork in different textures and flavors.

€24 ≈ $28.00

The Best Typical Roman Main Courses

As my father used to choose it... Er Sor Aldo

Classic

Abbacchio Scottadito

Lamb chops grilled at high temperature. Eaten piping hot with your hands, hence the name "scottadito" (finger-burning).

€22 ≈ $25.00

Saltimbocca alla Romana

1, 3

Veal slices with prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine. A quick, flavorful, and tender dish.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Roman Tripe with Mint

Trippa alla Romana co a Mentuccia

Tripe stewed with tomato, mint, and pecorino. Main course portion, abundant and substantial.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Oxtail Stew

Coda alla Vaccinara

8, 9

Oxtail stewed for a long time with tomato, celery, raisins, and pine nuts. The meat is very tender and falls off the bone.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Chicken with Peppers

Pollo co i peperoni

Chicken pieces cooked in a pan with peppers. The sauce is sweet and aromatic, perfect for dipping bread.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Roman Rolls

Involtini alla romana

1, 9

Thin slices of beef rolled up with a savory filling (often carrot, celery, or prosciutto), cooked in sauce.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Stewed Cod with Potatoes

Baccalà in umido co le patate

1, 4

Cod and potato stew with tomato. A rustic single dish where flavors blend perfectly.

€24 ≈ $28.00

Oven-baked lamb stuffed with artichokes

Agnello (Abbacchio) al forno ripieno di carciofi

(when in season)

Roast lamb stuffed with artichokes. A festive and rich dish, typical of Roman Easter.

€24 ≈ $28.00

and on the grill we also have...

Grilled Beef Tagliata, coarse salt and rosemary

Tagliata di Manzo alla Brace, sale grosso e rosmarino

Grilled beef cut into slices (tagliata), simply seasoned with salt and rosemary to enhance the meat.

€26 ≈ $30.00

Grilled Beef Tagliata with parmesan shavings, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar

Tagliata di Manzo alla Brace,co scaje de parmigiano, rughetta, pachino e aceto balsamico

Beef tagliata served with arugula, cherry tomatoes, parmesan shavings, and balsamic vinegar. A fresh and flavorful classic.

€28 ≈ $32.00

Beef Tagliata with Porcini Mushrooms

Tagliata di Manzo ai Funghi Porcini

(when in season)

Beef tagliata enriched with sautéed or grilled porcini mushrooms. Intense forest flavor.

€32 ≈ $37.00

Grilled Danish Beef Steak

Bisteccona di Manzo Danese alla Brace

Large grilled Danish beef steak. Tender and well-marbled meat.

€28 ≈ $32.00

Chianina Beef Burger with Truffle

Hamburger de Chianina Tartufato

Prized Chianina beef burger flavored with truffle. A very flavorful gourmet burger.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Danish Fillet

Filetto Danese

Prized cut of Danish fillet, lean and very tender. Grilled.

€30 ≈ $35.00

Truffle Fillet

Filetto al Tartufo

Beef fillet served with truffle sauce or shavings. An elegant and fragrant dish.

€36 ≈ $42.00

Fillet with Porcini Mushrooms

Filetto ai Funghi Porcini

(when in season)

Beef fillet accompanied by porcini mushrooms. A classic and tasty combination.

€36 ≈ $42.00

SIDE DISHES

Roasted Potatoes

Patate al Forno

Diced potatoes baked with rosemary. Crispy outside and soft inside.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Puntarelle with Anchovies

Puntarelle co l'alicetta

Raw catalogna chicory sprouts, dressed with an anchovy, garlic, and vinegar sauce. Fresh, crunchy, and slightly bitter.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Escarole with pine nuts and raisins

Scarola co pinoli e uvetta

Sautéed escarole with sweet raisins and pine nuts. A traditional sweet and sour side dish.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

Broccoletti ripassati

Broccoli or turnip greens boiled and then sautéed in a pan with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. Decisive and slightly bitter flavor.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Grilled / Pan-fried Porcini Mushrooms

Funghi Porcini alla Griglia / Padella

(when in season)

Fresh porcini mushrooms cooked grilled or sautéed in a pan. The best way to appreciate the mushroom's flavor.

€18~ ≈ $21.00

The Host's Best Desserts

The Famous Triumph ME COJONI

Er Famosissimo Trionfo ME COJONI

1, 3, 7, 8 Let us explain it to you, a delight! Because when the Host brings it to you with a bow... People say... Damn it!!

A spectacular and very abundant dessert, designed to be shared. The colorful name expresses astonishment at its size and deliciousness.

€40 ≈ $46.00

The Trionfetto also here with the bow and the Host

Er Trionfetto pure qua c'è l'inchino e pure l'Oste

1, 3, 7, 8

Reduced version of the "Triumph", still abundant and spectacular. A mix of house desserts.

€25 ≈ $29.00

The Super Big Mokone Bottega Mia filled with Tiramisu, top and bottom

Er Super Mokone Bottega Mia pieno de Tiramisù sopra e sotto

1, 3, 7, 8 above and below

Large portion of tiramisu served in an original way, possibly using a giant moka pot. Rich in mascarpone and coffee.

€30 ≈ $35.00

Tiramisu Anna Maria in a small Moka pot

Tiramisù Anna Maria su Moka (caffettiera) piccola

1, 3, 7, 8

Single portion of tiramisu served directly inside a small moka coffee pot. Cute presentation for a classic spoon dessert.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Roman Jewish Cheesecake with Ricotta and Sour Cherries

Crostata Romana Giudaica Ricotta e Visciole

1, 3, 7, 8

Typical dessert from the Jewish Ghetto of Rome. Shortcrust pastry filled with sweet ricotta and sour cherries. Perfect balance between sweet and tart.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Fresh Cream, Nutella, and Pistachio Maritozzo

Maritozzo Panna fresca, nutella e pistacchi

1, 3, 7, 8

Soft sweet bun cut in half and generously filled with whipped cream, Nutella, and chopped pistachios. A delicious calorie bomb.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Fried St. Joseph's Day Pastries

Bignè fritti di San Giuseppe

1, 3, 7

Fried choux pastry filled with pastry cream. Typical of Father's Day (San Giuseppe) but often available year-round.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Ricotta and Rum Ravioli

Ravioli Ricotta e Rhum

1, 3, 7

Ravioli-shaped desserts, probably fried or baked, with a ricotta filling flavored with rum.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Coppa Villetta with cream ice cream and our homemade zabaglione with wild berries and Nutella

Coppa Villetta con gelato alla crema e lo zabaione fatto da noantri con frutti di Bosco e Nutella

Rich ice cream cup with cream, homemade zabaglione, wild berries, and Nutella. A very decadent spoon dessert.

€12 ≈ $14.00

The Master Ice Cream Maker (jokingly called "The Depraved Ice Cream")

Er Mastro Gelatiere (chiamato simpaticamente "Er Gelato Depravato")

(pistachio flavor from Bronte and salted ricotta with Modica chocolate shavings and orange zest, on a bed of whipped cream and crumble) 3, 7, 8

Complex artisanal ice cream with pistachio, salted ricotta, chocolate, and orange. Served scenographically with cream and crumble.

€25 ≈ $29.00

and then also

Lemon Sorbet with Mint and Wild Berries

Sorbetto Limone Mentuccia e Frutti di Bosco

Refreshing lemon sorbet flavored with mint and served with wild berries.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Lemon Sorbet

Sorbetto al Limone

Classic lemon sorbet, digestive and refreshing. Ideal at the end of a meal.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Lemon Sgroppino with Vodka or Sparkling Wine

Sgroppino al Limone con Vodka o Spumante

Digestive drink based on lemon sorbet blended with vodka or sparkling wine. Creamy and alcoholic.

€10 ≈ $12.00

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