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Tonnarello Calisto

★ 4.6 (6,743) $$Moderate

Appetizers

Jewish-style Artichoke
CARCIOFO alla Giudia
Whole artichoke fried twice according to the Jewish-Roman tradition. The outer leaves become crispy like chips, while the heart remains tender. To be eaten leaf by leaf down to the heart.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
Bruschetta Trio
Tris di BRUSCHETTE
(Tomato - Mozzarella and Cured Ham - mozzarella and anchovies)
Three slices of toasted homemade bread with different toppings: classic with tomato, with mozzarella and cured ham, and with mozzarella and anchovies. Crispy and flavorful.
€9.50 ≈ $11.00
MINI SUPPLÌ BASKET
CESTINO di Supplì Mignon
amatriciana, ragù, cacio e pepe, and potato croquette (8 pcs)
Selection of mixed Roman fried appetizers. Includes rice supplì with various fillings (amatriciana, ragù, cacio e pepe) and potato croquettes. Crispy coating and soft center.
€10.50 ≈ $12.00
Cone of golden CALAMARI
Cartoccio di CALAMARI dorati
Floured and fried calamari rings, served in the classic paper cone. Dry and golden fry, tender texture.
€18.50 ≈ $21.00
GENUINE PLATTER
TAGLIERE GENUINO
of Cured Meats, Cheeses, and Walnuts
Rich selection of mixed cured meats and aged and fresh cheeses, accompanied by walnuts. Ideal for sharing as an appetizer.
€22 ≈ $25.00
CAPRESE
Buffalo Milk Mozzarella and Tomato
Fresh salad with buffalo mozzarella and sliced tomatoes. Dressed with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and basil.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Cured Ham and Buffalo Milk Mozzarella
PROSCIUTTO Crudo e mozz. di l. di Bufala
Cold dish consisting of slices of aged cured ham and fresh buffalo mozzarella. A classic Italian combination.
€14.50 ≈ $17.00
Cured Ham and Melon
PROSCIUTTO Crudo e melone
Typical sweet and savory appetizer, with slices of cured ham wrapped around wedges of fresh melon.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Warm FOCACCIA
FOCACCIA calda
EVOO and Rosemary
Thin and crispy white pizza, served hot. Simply dressed with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and rosemary.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Bread
Pane
Basket of homemade bread to accompany the meal.
€3 ≈ $3.00

Meatballs for Everyone

Each dish is accompanied by sautéed chicory (garlic and chili pepper) and baked potatoes

Oxtail Meatballs
Polpette alla Vaccinara
Meatballs cooked in "vaccinara" sauce, a Roman specialty, with celery, raisins, pine nuts, and unsweetened cocoa. Rich, spicy, and slightly sweet-and-sour flavor.
€18.50 ≈ $21.00
Cacio e Pepe Meatballs
Polpette Cacio e Pepe
(beef)
Beef meatballs served with a creamy sauce of Roman pecorino and black pepper. Savory and intense flavor.
€16.50 ≈ $19.00
Codfish Meatballs
Polpette di Baccalà
with Tomatoes, Olives, Pine Nuts, and Raisins
Codfish meatballs cooked in a stew with tomato, olives, and raisins. Sea flavor with Mediterranean notes.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Mom's Meatballs in Sauce
Polpette al Sugo di Mamma
Traditional meatballs slowly cooked in tomato sauce. Soft and homemade flavor.
€16.50 ≈ $19.00
Eggplant and Potato Meatballs
Polpette di Melanzane e Patate
Vegetarian meatballs made from eggplant and potatoes. Soft inside and flavorful.
€15 ≈ $17.00

Large Salads

TESTACCIO
TRASTEVERE
(Mixed greens, Buffalo Milk Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Olives, Corn, Zucchini)
Mixed salad enriched with fresh buffalo mozzarella, vegetables, and corn. A fresh and light single dish.
€13 ≈ $15.00
BORGO
(Arugula, Smoked Salmon, Feta, Citrus, Walnuts)
Arugula salad with smoked salmon, feta cheese, and walnuts. Citrus notes add freshness.
€13 ≈ $15.00
TESTACCIO
(Arugula, Bresaola, Grana, Olives, Eggplant)
Arugula salad with bresaola (lean beef cured meat), Grana cheese shavings, and vegetables.
€13 ≈ $15.00
GARBATELLA
(Mixed greens, Tuna, Corn, Hard-boiled egg, Olives, Tomatoes, Carrots)
Large mixed salad with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and various vegetables. Nutritious and complete.
€13 ≈ $15.00

First Courses / Pasta

All our pasta dishes are served with GRANA PADANO DOP or Pecorino according to tradition

Tonnarello Cacio e Pepe
Fresh egg pasta (similar to thick square spaghetti) tossed with a Roman pecorino cream and abundant black pepper. One of the most famous Roman dishes.
€11 ≈ $13.00
Tonnarello Carbonara
Fresh pasta dressed with a sauce based on eggs, crispy guanciale, Roman pecorino, and pepper. Rich, creamy, and flavorful.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Tonnarello "Nonna Nadia"
(eggplant, olives, capers, cherry tomatoes)
Fresh pasta with a Mediterranean dressing of eggplant, olives, capers, and cherry tomatoes. Vegetable and savory flavor.
€13 ≈ $15.00
Tonnarello with Sauce and Meatballs
Tonnarello al sugo con le Polpette
Fresh pasta served with tomato sauce and meat meatballs. A rich and hearty Sunday dish.
€16.50 ≈ $19.00
Tonnarello Amatriciana
Tonnarello all'Amatriciana
Fresh pasta with tomato sauce, guanciale, and Roman pecorino. Decisive and savory flavor.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Tonnarello Gricia
Considered the ancestor of Carbonara and Amatriciana. Pasta dressed with crispy guanciale, pecorino, and pepper, without eggs or tomato.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Rigatoni with Pesto, Pine Nuts, and Cherry Tomatoes
Rigatoni al Pesto con Pinoli e Pomodorini
Fresh pasta dressed with basil pesto, enriched with whole pine nuts and fresh cherry tomatoes.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
Lasagna with Ragù, Provola, and Mozzarella
Lasagna Ragù Provola e Mozzarella
Layered baked egg pasta with meat ragù, béchamel sauce, provola, and mozzarella. Hot and stringy dish.
€14 ≈ $16.00

Main Courses

VEAL ESCALOPPE "alla Romana" with Mashed Potatoes
SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA con Purè di patate
Thin slices of veal with cured ham and a sage leaf, pan-fried with white wine. Tender and flavorful.
€18 ≈ $21.00
ROAST LAMB with Baked Potatoes
ABBACCHIO AL FORNO con Patate al forno
Roast lamb with potatoes, a typical dish of Roman cuisine. Flavorful and tender meat.
€22 ≈ $25.00
OXTails "alla Vaccinara" with Mashed Potatoes
CODA ALLA VACCINARA con Purè di patate
Oxtail stewed slowly with tomato, celery, and spices. The meat is very tender and falls off the bone.
€18.50 ≈ $21.00
CHICKEN "alla Romana" with peppers and Baked Potatoes
POLLO ALLA ROMANA con peperoni e Patate al forno
Stewed chicken cooked with peppers. A rustic dish with a sweet and enveloping flavor.
€16.50 ≈ $19.00
BEEF TAGLIATA, Arugula, Grana, and Cherry Tomatoes
TAGLIATA DI MANZO, Rucola, Grana e Pomodorini
Grilled beef, sliced (tagliata), served on a bed of fresh arugula, cherry tomatoes, and Grana cheese shavings.
€22.50 ≈ $26.00
GIANT BREADED CUTLET with French fries
COTOLETTA GIGANTE PANATA con Patate fritte
Large breaded and fried cutlet, golden brown. Crispy outside and tender inside.
€18.50 ≈ $21.00
STRACCETTI WITH WINE, Arugula and Grana with Baked Potatoes
STRACCETTI AL VINO, Rucola e Grana con Patate al forno
Thin strips of beef quickly stir-fried with white wine, served with arugula and Grana shavings.
€19.50 ≈ $23.00

Side Dishes

Chicory
Cicoria
(garlic, chili pepper)
Typical Roman leafy green vegetable, boiled and then sautéed in a pan with garlic and chili pepper. Bitterish and spicy flavor.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Salad with Tomatoes
Insalata con Pomodori
Mixed green salad with fresh tomatoes.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Baked potatoes
Patate al forno
Cut potatoes baked with oil and herbs.
€6 ≈ $7.00
French fries
Patate fritte
Stick-cut potatoes, fried.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Mashed Potatoes
Purè di Patate
Mashed potatoes whipped with milk and butter. Soft and creamy.
€6 ≈ $7.00

Pinsa - Pizza

Light and Flavorful

MARGHERITA
(Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil)
The most classic pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil. The dough is light and digestible.
€11 ≈ $13.00
MUSHROOMS
FUNGHI
(Tomato, Mozzarella, and Mushrooms)
Margherita base with the addition of champignon mushrooms.
€11.50 ≈ $13.00
CACIO E PEPE
(Mozzarella, Cacio e Pepe)
White pizza with the topping of the famous pasta: mozzarella, Roman pecorino, and black pepper.
€11.50 ≈ $13.00
PEASANT
CONTADINA
(Tomato, Mozzarella, Zucchini, Eggplant, and Peppers)
Vegetarian pizza with mixed grilled or baked vegetables.
€14 ≈ $16.00
NAPOLI
(Tomato, Mozzarella, Anchovies, and Oregano)
Flavorful pizza with anchovy fillets and oregano.
€11.50 ≈ $13.00
PARMA
(Tomato, Mozzarella, and Cured Ham)
Margherita pizza with slices of cured ham added at the end of cooking.
€15 ≈ $17.00
FOUR CHEESE WHITE PIZZA
QUATTRO FORMAGGI BIANCA
(Blue cheese, Mozzarella, Provola, and Brie)
White pizza without tomato, with a mix of four melted cheeses.
€13 ≈ $15.00
DEVILISH
DIAVOLA
(Tomato, Mozzarella, and Spicy Salami)
Pizza with spicy salami. Decisive flavor.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
CAPRICCIOSA
(Tomato, Mozz., Cooked Ham, Egg, Olives, Artichoke Hearts, and Mushrooms)
Rich pizza with cooked ham, hard-boiled or fried egg, olives, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms.
€16 ≈ $19.00
BOSCAIOLA
(Mozzarella, Mushrooms, and Sausage)
White pizza with mushrooms and crumbled sausage. Autumnal flavor.
€13 ≈ $15.00
SAUSAGE AND POTATOES
SALSICCIA E PATATE
(Mozz., Sausage, Baked Potatoes, and Rosemary)
Rustic white pizza with baked potatoes, sausage, and rosemary.
€12.50 ≈ $14.00
TUNA
TONNO
(Tomato, Mozzarella, Tuna, Onion, and Capers)
Pizza with oil-packed tuna, onion, and capers.
€14.50 ≈ $17.00
RUSTIC
RUSTICA
(Tomato, Mozzarella, Sautéed Chicory, and Sausage)
Pizza with sautéed chicory and sausage, a classic Roman combination.
€14 ≈ $16.00
BUFALINA "white base"
BUFALINA "base bianca"
(Fresh Tomato, Buffalo Milk Mozzarella, and Basil)
White pizza with fresh cherry tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella added raw or at the end of cooking.
€16.50 ≈ $19.00
SALMON
SALMONE
(Mozzarella, Smoked Salmon, and Arugula)
White pizza with smoked salmon and fresh arugula.
€14 ≈ $16.00
CROSTINI
CROSTINO
(Mozzarella, Cooked Ham, EVOO)
Simple white pizza with cooked ham and mozzarella.
€13.50 ≈ $16.00

Desserts

Tiramisu "Tonnarello" Express
Tiramisu espresso "Tonnarello"
Famous Italian spoon dessert made with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Homemade.
€7.50 ≈ $9.00
Berry Cheesecake
Cheesecake ai frutti di bosco
Cold cake made with creamy cheese on a biscuit base, topped with berry sauce.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Panna Cotta with Strawberries
Pannacotta con le Fragole
Panna cotta, a soft and velvety spoon dessert, served with strawberry sauce or pieces.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
Homemade Chocolate Salami with Cream
Salame di Cioccolato fatto in Casa con Panna
Dessert made with chocolate and dry biscuits resembling a salami, served in slices with cream.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Cup of fresh strawberries and cream ice cream
Coppa di fragole fresche e gelato alla crema
Cup with fresh strawberries accompanied by cream ice cream.
€8.50 ≈ $10.00

Amaros

Amaros
Amari
Italian digestive liqueurs, usually based on herbs, roots, or citrus fruits. Drunk at the end of a meal.
€4.50~ ≈ $5.00
Amaro Jefferson
A significant Calabrian amaro, produced with natural botanical herbs and citrus fruits.
€6.50 ≈ $8.00
White Grappa
Grappa Bianca
Grape pomace eau-de-vie, clear with a dry and decisive flavor.
€5.50 ≈ $6.00
Barricaded Grappa
Grappa Barricata
Grappa aged in wooden barrels, amber color and a softer, more complex flavor.
€7 ≈ $8.00

House Wines

Organic Pecorino - Abruzzo
Pecorino BIO - Abruzzo
Organic white wine from Abruzzo. Fresh, with mineral and fruity notes.
€5~ ≈ $6.00
Organic Montepulciano - Abruzzo
Montepulciano BIO - Abruzzo
Organic red wine from Abruzzo. Full-bodied, with notes of red fruits and spices.
€5.50~ ≈ $6.00
WATER in Carafes 1 lt
Treated water still or sparkling
Micro-filtered water served in a carafe, available still or sparkling.
€2 ≈ $2.00

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