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Rosina Cucina di Casa

If God had wanted us to follow recipes step by step, he wouldn't have given us Grandmothers!

★ 4.8 (678) $$Moderate 📍 Vicolo delle Grotte, 27, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Tasting Menu

"Grandma takes care of it"!
"Ce pensa nonna"!
Eating at Grandma's is joy, serenity, taste, and total relaxation. Because when Grandma calls, there's only one thing to do: answer present! So, trust us. She'll take care of everything. If you truly want to relax and enjoy pure home cooking, let yourself be cradled and spoiled by our "De Nonna" menu. Includes: - Appetizer in the middle - A homemade first course - A second course with a reinforcing side dish - A homemade dessert You just have to choose your drinks. We'll take care of everything else...
A complete tasting menu offering an authentic home-style experience. Includes a selection of appetizers, a first course, a second course with a side dish, and a homemade dessert, chosen by the kitchen. Drinks are not included.
€45 ≈ $52.00

To Start

Starters

Genoese Meatball
Polpetta di genovese
Fried meatball, typical of tradition, prepared with meat slow-cooked in the Genoese style. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
€13 ≈ $15.00
White pizza and tongue
Pizzetta bianca e lingua
Small white pizza served with beef tongue, accompanied by green sauce and mayonnaise. A rich and flavorful appetizer.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Fassona beef tartare, seasoned
Tartare di fassona condita
Raw Fassona beef, hand-chopped and seasoned. Served fresh, it enhances the quality of the raw ingredient.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Breaded Anchovies
Alici panate
Fresh anchovies, breaded and fried. A classic seafood dish, crispy and flavorful, to be enjoyed hot.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Battered Flowers
Fiori pastellati
Zucchini flowers coated in a light batter and fried. Often filled with mozzarella and anchovies, they are a traditional Roman appetizer.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Baked Eggplant Parmigiana
Parmigiana al tegamino
Fried eggplant layered with tomato, mozzarella, and parmesan, cooked and served in a small pan. A rich and gooey vegetarian dish.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Tomato Panzanella
Panzanella al pomodoro
Fresh salad made with soaked stale bread, ripe tomatoes, olive oil, and basil. A humble dish from peasant tradition, fresh and aromatic.
€12 ≈ $14.00

The Pastas

Pasta Plates. ...I'll eat you up!

Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Bucatini all'amatriciana
Thick hollow pasta seasoned with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and Pecorino Romano. A pillar of Roman cuisine with an intense and savory flavor.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Spaghettoni alla Carbonara
Spaghettoni alla carbonara
Thick spaghetti seasoned with a cream of egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, crispy guanciale, and black pepper. Rich and creamy, without cream.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Ossobuco and Saffron Risotto
Risotto ossobuco e zafferano
Saffron risotto served with braised veal ossobuco. A unique dish of Milanese tradition, soft and succulent.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Mussels, Pachino tomatoes, and pecorino
Cozze, pachino e pecorino
Pasta served with fresh mussels, Pachino tomatoes, and a sprinkle of pecorino cheese. A flavorful sea and mountain combination.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Rosina's Ravioli
Ravioli di Rosina
Fresh stuffed pasta, a house specialty. Generally served with a sauce that enhances the artisanal filling.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Pici with white ragu
Pici al ragù bianco
Fresh pasta similar to thick spaghetti, seasoned with a meat sauce cooked without tomato. Tasty and full of flavor.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Gnocchi alla Norma
Potato gnocchi seasoned with tomato sauce, fried eggplant, and grated salted ricotta. A tribute to Sicilian flavors.
€14 ≈ $16.00

FROM GRANDMA'S GARDEN

Vegetables

Sautéed vegetables
Verdura ripassata
Seasonal vegetables boiled and then sautéed with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. A flavorful and traditional side dish.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Roasted Potatoes
Patate arrosto
Potatoes cut into pieces and baked with aromatic herbs like rosemary. Crispy outside and soft inside.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Vegetable Caponata
Caponata di verdure
Sweet and sour stew of eggplant and other mixed vegetables such as celery and tomato. A rich and fragrant side dish, typical of Southern Italy.
€9 ≈ $10.00
Zucchini alla Scapece
Zucchine alla Scapece
Fried zucchini marinated with vinegar, garlic, and fresh mint. A fresh and aromatic side dish.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Stewed Eggplant
Melanzane affogate
Eggplant slowly stewed, often with tomato and spices. Soft and flavorful.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Datterini Salad
Insalata di Datterini
Simple and fresh salad made with sweet Datterino tomatoes, dressed with oil and salt.
€7 ≈ $8.00

The Main Courses

Main Courses. Declare the second!

Grandma's Meatballs!
Polpette della Nonna!
Meatballs in tomato sauce, prepared according to the traditional homemade recipe. Soft and tasty, served with their sauce.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Chicken with Peppers
Pollo coi peperoni
Chicken pieces slowly stewed with colorful peppers. A classic of Roman cuisine, flavorful and succulent.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Thin slices of veal garnished with prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine and butter. A quick and very flavorful second course.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Sea Bream alla Mugnaia
Spigoletta alla Mugnaia
Floured sea bream fillet sautéed in butter with lemon juice and parsley. Fish with a delicate flavor and soft texture.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Roasted octopus and salmoriglio
Polpo arrosto e salmorillo
Octopus tentacles roasted to be crispy outside and tender inside, seasoned with salmoriglio (sauce of oil, lemon, and oregano).
€23 ≈ $27.00
Cordon Bleu
Cordon bleu
Breaded cutlet stuffed with ham and melted cheese. Crispy and gooey when cut.
€20 ≈ $23.00

Desserts

Dessert. Very delicate...

Tiramisu
Tiramisù
Soft dessert made with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and covered with mascarpone cream. Dusted with bitter cocoa.
€7 ≈ $8.00
The Bomb
La Bomba
A soft, fried, and sugared donut, typically filled with hazelnut cream or pastry cream. An explosive delight.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Grandma's Cake
La torta di Nonna
Classic traditional cake, usually shortcrust pastry filled with pastry cream and topped with pine nuts and powdered sugar.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Affogato (Ice cream drowned in coffee)
Gelato affogato
A scoop of ice cream, usually cream or vanilla flavored, served immersed in a cup of hot espresso coffee.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Red Berry Panna Cotta
Pannacotta ai frutti rossi
Spoon dessert made with panna cotta, soft and velvety, garnished with a berry sauce.
€7 ≈ $8.00

TO DRINK

Water (Microfiltered)
Acqua (Microfiltrata)
Microfiltered table water, served in a bottle.
€2 ≈ $2.00
National Beer
Birra nazionale
33 Cl.
Blonde beer of Italian production. Balanced and refreshing taste, ideal for accompanying pizza or fried dishes.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Rotating Craft Beer
Birra artigianale a rotazione
33 Cl.
Selection of beers produced by small craft breweries, which vary periodically. Ask the staff for availability.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Soft Drink
33 Cl.
Carbonated soft drinks such as cola, orange soda, or lemon-lime soda.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Espresso / Decaf Coffee
Espresso / Caffè Dec
Traditional Italian espresso coffee or decaffeinated version. Intense and aromatic, perfect for ending the meal.
€2~ ≈ $2.00
Amari and Digestifs
Amari e Digestivi
starting from
Herbal liqueurs served at the end of the meal to aid digestion. Usually bitter or sweet-bitter taste.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Grappa and other Spirits
Grappe e altri Distillati
starting from
Italian pomace brandy (grappa) or other spirits. Strong and aromatic alcoholic beverages.
€6 ≈ $7.00

Service

Service, bread and homemade focaccia
Servizio, pane e focaccia fatti in casa
Cover charge which includes table service and a basket of bread with homemade focaccia.
€2 ≈ $2.00

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