Experience traditional, organic Roman cuisine with a modern touch in a relaxed, friendly home. Best friends Giovanna and Cristina use family recipes and great wines to make you feel welcome!
• 4-course tasting menu made with organic, local products • Wine and digestif are included • Communal dining for 4 to 10 people • Over 60 rave reviews on TripAdvisor
About your host, Giovanna E Cristina: "We are Giovanna and Cristina, 2 best friends who love to share our passion for cooking. Inspired by traditional Italian recipes passed down by our families, we believe that simple, local food is the best food. Like many Italians, we know that a good meal is made better with wine!"
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Appetizer
Bread, butter and homemade anchovies in oil Olives Variety of bruschettas Fava beans cream with roman chicory Pizza bread with mortadella (roman fresh cut) Figs and prosciutto Italian fresh cuts and cheeses with jams and honey
Primi Piatti | First course
Roman pasta (cacio e pepe/gricia/amatriciana/carbonara) Homemade fresh pasta with homemade pistachio pesto Spaghetti with tomatoes Seasonal variety of Lasagnas Polenta with tomatoes and sausages sauce or mushrooms and gorgonzola Homemade fettuccine Homemade ravioli Risotto with vegetables Pomodori al riso (Tomatoes filled with rice - roman dish!)
Main course
Saltimbocca (roman escalopes with prosciutto and sage) Meatball (with or without tomatoes sauce) Chicken alla cacciatora (hunter style) Straccetti (super thin cuts of beef) Fish fillet au gratin Fresh cheeses with homedame jams Mushrooms or Eggplant breaded cutlets
Home Made Dessert
Ricotta cream with cocoa or coffee powder Panna cotta (chestnut, almond, pistachio, fruits... depend on the season) Mascarpone cream with amaretti Tiramisù Sorbetto (coffee, strawberry, citrus, almond) Crostata (tart with homemade-organic jam) Caprese (italian chocolate cake) Panettone with zabajone sauce Pesche alla romana (fresh peaches with white wine) Peaches or apricots with mascarpone cheese and nuts
Wines
Red or white wines depends on the menu and dessert
Digestif, Guests can bring alcohol, Wine, Aperitif