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Vecchia Osteria Del Gelsomino

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★ 4.5 (1,378) $$Moderate

Dish of Good Memory

Linguine with butter and anchovies with crispy bread
Linguine burro e alici con pane croccante
(1-7-4)
Long pasta with a creamy butter sauce and anchovy fillets. Served with a sprinkle of crispy bread for a pleasant contrast. A dish with an intense and savory flavor.
€14 ≈ $16.00

Dish of the Day

Dish of the Day
Piatto del giorno
(allergens on request)
A special chef's suggestion that varies daily based on fresh ingredients available. Ask staff for today's details.
€14 ≈ $16.00

Appetizers

Viterbo Ham with Buffalo Mozzarella
Prosciutto Viterbese con Mozzarella di Bufala
(7)
Cured ham typical of the Viterbo area, served with fresh and juicy buffalo mozzarella. A classic Italian appetizer combining savoriness and sweetness.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Panzanella with marinated anchovies
Panzanella con alici marinate
(1-4)
Fresh salad of softened stale bread, tomatoes, onion, and basil, enriched with marinated anchovies. A rustic, flavorful, and refreshing dish.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Selection of Lazio cheeses with artisanal jams
Selezione formaggi del Lazio con confetture artigianali
(7)
Assortment of local Lazio cheeses of various ages. Accompanied by homemade jams that enhance their flavor.
€14 ≈ $16.00
Gratinated field vegetables with aged balsamic vinegar
Gratinati di verdure di campo con aceto balsamico invecchiato
(1)
Seasonal mixed vegetables baked with a light gratin. Dressed with a touch of fine aged balsamic vinegar.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Viterbo Smoked Selection
Selezione affumicati viterbesi
Italian Excellence
A platter of cured meats and smoked products from the Viterbo region. Intense and aromatic flavors typical of local tradition.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Sella San Venanzo
Italian Excellence
A prized cured meat, Sella di San Venanzo lard, soft and spicy. Melts in your mouth, releasing a delicate and aromatic flavor.
€15 ≈ $17.00

Bruschetta

(1)

Tomato
Pomodoro
Slice of toasted bread topped with diced fresh tomato, garlic, olive oil, and basil. Crispy and fragrant.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Viterbo Ham
Prosciutto viterbese
Toasted bread served with slices of flavorful Viterbo cured ham. A simple and tasty appetizer.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Sienese Lard and Chicory
Lardo senese e cicoria
Hot bruschetta with melting Sienese lard on bread, paired with slightly bitter sautéed chicory. A rich and traditional combination.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Viterbo Capocollo
Scapicollata viterbese
Toasted bread topped with cured capocollo (scapicollata) from the Viterbo area. Flavorful and spicy.
€5 ≈ $6.00

First Courses

(1)

Spaghetti Amatriciana
Bucatini alla Amatriciana
Hollowed long pasta with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and Pecorino Romano. An iconic Roman dish, flavorful and slightly spicy.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Tonnarello Cacio e Pepe
Tonnarello cacio e pepe
(7)
Fresh egg pasta with a cream of Pecorino Romano, abundant black pepper. Intense, savory, and creamy flavor.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Rigatoni with Pajata
Rigatoni cò la pajata
(7)
Short pasta served with pajata (milk-fed veal intestine) cooked in tomato sauce. A Roman traditional dish with a unique flavor and creamy texture.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Rigatoni alla Vaccinara
Rigatoni alla vaccinara
(9)
Pasta with the rich sauce of oxtail stew, made with tomato, celery, and shredded meat. A robust and flavorful first course.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti alla carbonara
(3)
Spaghetti with a cream of egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, crispy guanciale, and black pepper. Rich, creamy, and very tasty.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Rigatoni alla Gricia
Rigatoni alla gricia
Pasta with crispy guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Known as white Amatriciana, it is savory and rich in flavor.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Homemade Pastas
Paste fatte in casa
(3)
Fresh pasta made in-house. Type and seasoning may vary daily.
€17 ≈ $20.00
Fettuccine with Ragù
Fettuccine al ragù
(3-9)
Flat and wide egg pasta served with a classic meat ragu slowly cooked in tomato sauce. A comforting and traditional dish.
€17 ≈ $20.00

Main Courses

Steak Dk/Irl
Bistecca Dk/Irl
Danish or Irish origin beef steak, grilled. Juicy and tender meat, served at your desired cooking temperature.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Abruzzese lamb
Abbacchietto abruzzese
Young Abruzzese lamb, usually cooked in the oven or pan with herbs. Tender meat with a delicate flavor.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Oxtail Stew
Coda alla vaccinara
(9)
Oxtail stew cooked for a long time with tomato, celery, and spices. The meat is very tender and falls off the bone, the sauce is thick and flavorful.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Presale breed lamb chops
Costolette di agnello di razza Presale
Prized lamb chops, grilled or seared. Flavorful and tender meat, ideal for lamb lovers.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Saltimbocca alla Romana with sour field greens
Saltimbocca alla romana con verdura di campo all'agro
(1)
Thin slices of veal with cured ham and sage, cooked in white wine. Served with a side of sautéed vegetables. A light and tasty main course.
€19 ≈ $22.00
Fillet Dk/Irl
Filetto Dk/Irl
Prized cut of Danish or Irish beef, very tender and lean. Grilled to preference.
€24 ≈ $28.00
Roman Meatballs
Polpette romane
(1-3)
Meatballs in sauce prepared according to Roman tradition. Soft and flavorful, slow-cooked in tomato sauce.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Lamb Offal
Corata d'abbacchio
(9)
Lamb offal (heart, lungs, liver) stewed with onions and herbs. A rustic dish with a strong flavor.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Fillet morsels sautéed with myrtle and radicchio
Bocconcini di filetto saltati con mirto e radicchio
Pieces of beef fillet sautéed with myrtle liqueur or berries and radicchio. An aromatic and refined dish.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Trippa alla Romana
Trippa alla romana
(9)
Tripe stewed with tomato sauce, Roman mint, and pecorino. Tender and very flavorful, typical of local cuisine.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Abruzzese sausage served on grilled smoked scamorza and sautéed vegetables
Salsiccia abruzzese accompagnata su scamorza affumicata alla piastra e verdura ripassata
(7)
Flavorful sausage served on melted scamorza cheese and accompanied by vegetables. A rich and hearty dish.
€14 ≈ $16.00

Side Dishes

Sautéed or sour vegetables
Verdure ripassate o agro
Seasonal vegetables sautéed in a pan with garlic and oil (sautéed) or boiled and dressed with lemon and oil (sour).
€6 ≈ $7.00
Roasted potatoes
Patate al forno
Potatoes cut into pieces and roasted in the oven with rosemary and herbs. Crispy outside and soft inside.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Artichokes
Carciofi
(1)
Artichokes prepared according to tradition, likely Roman-style (stewed with herbs) or Jewish-style (fried). Tasty and seasonal.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Puntarelle
(4)
Catalogna chicory sprouts served raw in a salad, dressed with an anchovy, garlic, and vinegar sauce. Fresh and crunchy with a slightly bitter note.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Salad
Insalata
Mixed salad of fresh seasonal vegetables. A light and healthy side dish.
€6 ≈ $7.00

Fruit and Dessert

Pineapple
Ananas
Fresh pineapple cut into slices or cubes. Sweet, juicy, and digestive.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Crispy Tiramisu
Tiramisù croccante
A variation of the classic Italian coffee and mascarpone dessert, with the addition of a crunchy note (biscuit or crumble).
€6 ≈ $7.00
Seasonal Fruit
Frutta di stagione
Selection of fresh fruit available seasonally.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Homemade Crostata/Cakes
Crostate/Torte fatte in casa
Homemade desserts such as jam tarts or cakes of the day. Ask for availability.
€6 ≈ $7.00

Beverages

Beer 0.66L
Birra 0,66
Large bottle of beer.
€6 ≈ $7.00
Coffee
Caffe
Classic Italian espresso coffee.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Spirits - Liqueurs
Alcolici-Superalcolici
Glass of digestive liqueur or spirit (amaro, grappa, limoncello).
€3 ≈ $3.00
Beer 0.33L
Birra 0,33
Small bottle of beer.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Corrected Coffee
Caffe corretto
Espresso with a small amount of liqueur (usually grappa or sambuca).
€3 ≈ $3.00
Canned drink
Bevanda in lattina
Sparkling soft drink in a can (e.g., cola, orange soda).
€3 ≈ $3.00
Cappuccino
Hot drink based on espresso and foamed milk.
€3 ≈ $3.00
Water 0.75L
Acqua 0,75
*Water mechanically purified with certified and approved machinery.
Bottle of water served at the table.
€2 ≈ $2.00

Wine List

House Wines

The house wine from our Roman countryside
Er vino sfuso delle nostre campagne Romane
House wine from the Roman countryside, served in a carafe. Available in red or white.
€3~ ≈ $3.00

Selected Lazio Wines

Large bottle 0.75L

Casata Mergè

Sesto 21 Syrah IGT
Lazio Frascati Monte Porzio Catone
Local red wine produced with Syrah grapes. Full-bodied and spicy.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Cesanese 1960 IGP
Lazio Frascati Monte Porzio Catone
Red wine from Cesanese grapes, an indigenous Lazio grape variety. Fruity and typical.
€19 ≈ $22.00
Panta Rei Mer.Caber.Sauv. IGP
Lazio Frascati Monte Porzio Catone
Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Structured and soft red wine.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Marcabruno Montepulciano d'Abr. IGP
Lazio Frascati Monte Porzio Catone
Red wine based on Montepulciano grape. Robust and intense.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Sesto 21 IGT
Lazio Frascati Monte Porzio Catone
IGT wine from the Casata Mergè winery, an expression of the Lazio territory.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Parsifal Pecorino IGP
Lazio Frascati Monte Porzio Catone
White wine from Pecorino grapes. Fresh, mineral, and fragrant.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Prosecco Millesimato
Dry and fruity sparkling wine, ideal as an aperitif or throughout the meal.
€20 ≈ $23.00

Fontana Candida

Kron IGT
Lazio Monte Porzio Catone
Prestigious Lazio red wine, complex and suitable for aging.
€35 ≈ $41.00
Luna Mater Riserva DOCG
Lazio Monte Porzio Catone
Frascati Superiore Riserva. Important, rich, and persistent white wine.
€30 ≈ $35.00

Cantina Sant'Andrea

Il Sogno IGT
Lazio Terracina
Lazio wine produced in the Terracina area.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Oppidum Moscato Secco IGT
Lazio Terracina
Dry aromatic white wine from Moscato grapes. Fragrant and unique.
€20 ≈ $23.00

Cantina il Moro

Renè (Cesanese)
Lazio
Red wine from Cesanese grapes, typical of Lazio. Structured and fruity.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Eughen (Bellone)
Lazio
White wine from Bellone grapes, an ancient Lazio grape variety. Savory and fresh.
€26 ≈ $30.00

Other Wineries

Habemus San Giovenale IGT
Lazio Viterbo
Prestigious and structured red wine from the Viterbo area.
€90 ≈ $104.00
Nasyr Syrah le Quinte IGT
Lazio Monte Compatri
Pure Syrah produced in Lazio. Spicy and enveloping.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Tellenae Manfredi St IGT
Lazio Rome
Local wine from the Rome area, typically based on Malvasia Puntinata grapes.
€30 ≈ $35.00
Virtù Romane le Quinte DOC
Lazio Monte Compatri
Montecompatri Superiore DOC wine, dry and savory white.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Baccarossa Poggio le Volpi IGT
Lazio Frascati Monte Porzio Catone
Red wine from Nero Buono grapes. Intense, soft, and fruity.
€35 ≈ $41.00

Cantina Falesco Cotarella

Rospiglioso Cesanese del Piglio DOCG
Lazio
Important red wine from Lazio based on Cesanese. Elegant and complex.
€28 ≈ $32.00
Vitiano Cabernet IGP
Lazio/Umbria Border
Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied and international red wine.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Vitiano Rosso IGP
Lazio/Umbria Border
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet, and Sangiovese. Versatile and pleasant.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Tellus Syrah IGP
Lazio
Syrah from Lazio. Spicy red wine with notes of red fruits.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Trentanni IGP
Lazio/Umbria Border
Structured red, blend of Merlot and Sangiovese.
€30 ≈ $35.00
Sodale IGP
Lazio
Pure Merlot from Lazio. Soft and round.
€30 ≈ $35.00
Soente IGP
Lazio
White wine from Viognier grapes. Aromatic and fresh.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Vitiano Grechetto IGP
Lazio/Umbria Border
White wine from Grechetto grapes. Savory and mineral.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Vitiano Bianco IGP
Lazio/Umbria Border
Blend of Verdicchio and Vermentino. Fresh and easy-drinking.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Tellus Chardonnay IGP
Lazio
Chardonnay from Lazio. Fruity and soft white wine.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Poggio dei Gelsi DOC Est!Est!Est!
of Montefiascone
Classic white wine from Montefiascone. Light and dry.
€16 ≈ $19.00
Le Poggere DOC Est!Est!Est!
of Montefiascone
Selected version of Est!Est!Est!. Fresh and pleasant white.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Montiano IGP
Lazio
One of the most famous Merlots from Lazio. Red wine of great structure, elegance, and softness.
€55 ≈ $64.00

Casale del Giglio

Mater Matuta IGT
Lazio Agro Pontino
Top red wine of the winery, based on Syrah and Petit Verdot. Complex and long-lived.
€50 ≈ $58.00
Madreselva IGT
Lazio Agro Pontino
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet, and Petit Verdot. Intense and structured red.
€36 ≈ $42.00
Petit Verdot IGT
Lazio Agro Pontino
Pure Petit Verdot. Red wine with spicy notes and dark fruits.
€26 ≈ $30.00
Satrico 21 IGT
Lazio Frascati Monte Porzio Catone
Blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, and Trebbiano. Fresh and mineral white.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Antinoo IGT Lazio Agro Pontino
Lazio Agro Pontino
Blend of Viognier and Chardonnay. Structured and fragrant white.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Chardonnay IGT
Lazio Agro Pontino
Chardonnay from Agro Pontino. Fruity and enveloping.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Syrah IGT Lazio
Shiraz IGT Lazio
Lazio Agro Pontino
Syrah (Shiraz) grown in Lazio. Red wine with notes of pepper and spices.
€20 ≈ $23.00

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