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La fontana di Venere

Vicolo dei Modelli, 56, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

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Appetizers
Roman Pasta Specialties
Pizzas
Meat Main Courses
Seafood Main Courses
Desserts
Beverages
Aperitifs
Beers
Digestifs
House Wines
COFFEE
Appetizers

Caprese with buffalo mozzarella

Caprese con mozzarella di bufala

Buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil

A fresh and light appetizer typical of Italian cuisine. Consists of slices of fresh buffalo mozzarella served with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil.

14
$16.00

Prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella

Prosciutto e mozzarella di bufala

A classic Italian pairing. Aged cured ham served with fresh and milky buffalo mozzarella.

16
$19.00

House Appetizer

Antipasto della casa

Cured meats mix, honey, cheeses

An assorted selection of specialties chosen by the chef. Includes various aged cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by honey to enhance their flavors.

18
$21.00

Octopus salad

Insalata di polpo

Octopus, tomato, olives, celery

Cold seafood salad with tender boiled octopus. Dressed with olive oil, cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh celery.

18
$21.00

Roman-style artichoke (seasonal)

Carciofo alla romana (stagionale)

Typical specialty from Rome. The whole artichoke is cleaned and slowly braised with oil, garlic, parsley, and mint.

12
$14.00

Eggplant Parmesan

Parmigiana

Baked dish of fried eggplant, layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan, then baked.

15
$17.00

Meatballs in sauce

Polpette al sugo

Minced meat meatballs slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce. A homemade and flavorful dish.

19~

Zucchini flowers 3 pcs

Fiori di zucca 3pz

Zucchini flowers, mozzarella, beer batter, white flour, eggs, oil-packed anchovies

Fried zucchini flowers in crispy batter. Stuffed with melting mozzarella and a anchovy fillet for a savory touch.

9
$10.00

Tomato bruschetta 2 pcs

Bruschetta al pomodoro 2pz

Slices of toasted bread seasoned with diced fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

7
$8.00

Bread

Pane

Portion of bread to accompany the meal.

2
$2.00
Roman Pasta Specialties

Carbonero

Carbonero

Cuttlefish ink, egg, cured pork cheek, pecorino

A twist on carbonara enriched with cuttlefish ink. It combines the flavor of the sea with the creaminess of egg and pecorino with the crunchiness of cured pork cheek.

18
$21.00

Clams with bottarga

Vongole con bottarga

Long pasta served with fresh clams and a sprinkle of bottarga (dried fish roe) which gives an intense and savory flavor.

22
$25.00

Spaghetti alla gricia with artichokes (seasonal)

Spaghetti alla gricia con carciofi (stagionale)

A variation of the classic Roman Gricia. Pasta dressed with crispy cured pork cheek, Pecorino Romano, and the addition of artichokes.

18
$21.00

Pecorino cheese, pepper, and truffle

Cacio, pepe e tartufo

Rich and aromatic dish. The classic Roman pecorino cheese and black pepper cream is enhanced with truffle.

20
$23.00

Pesto and Argentine shrimp

Pesto e gambero argentino

Pesto, pistachio, Argentine shrimp

Pasta dressed with an aromatic pesto and sweet Argentine shrimp. Garnished with pistachios for added crunch.

20
$23.00

Peppery shrimp

Gambero pepato

Pasta dish with shrimp, characterized by a strong note of pepper and Mediterranean flavors.

20
$23.00

Pistachio pesto

Pesto al pistacchio

Pesto, pistachio, and mozzarella

Pasta wrapped in a creamy pistachio pesto. Served with mozzarella for a fresh and milky touch.

18
$21.00

Artichokes and cured pork cheek (seasonal)

Carciofi e guanciale (stagionale)

Rice, steamed artichokes with cured pork cheek, butter, pecorino, pepper

A rice dish enriched with artichokes and crispy cured pork cheek. Creamed with butter and pecorino for a creamy consistency.

16
$19.00
Pizzas

Margherita

Margherita

Tomato sauce, fior di latte, mozzarella

The quintessential Italian pizza. Simple base with tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, and basil.

11
$13.00

Mushrooms

Funghi

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms

Classic pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and sliced champignon mushrooms.

12
$14.00

Vegetarian

Vegetariana

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled vegetables

Pizza rich with mixed grilled vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, and peppers on a tomato and mozzarella base.

13
$15.00

Caprese

Caprese

Tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella

Fresh white pizza, dressed after baking with slices of raw tomato and buffalo mozzarella.

18
$21.00

Four Cheese

Quattro Formaggi

Rich and creamy white pizza with a selection of four different melted cheeses.

15
$17.00

Diavola

Diavola

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami

Spicy flavored pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and spicy salami.

16
$19.00

Capricciosa

Capricciosa

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, cured ham, olives, artichokes, egg

Pizza generously topped with tomato, mozzarella, ham, artichoke hearts, olives, and egg.

18
$21.00

Seafood

Frutti di mare

Tomato sauce, mussels, shrimp, clams

Seafood pizza with tomato sauce, mussels, clams, and shrimp.

20
$23.00

Salmon

Salmone

Mozzarella, salmon

Delicate white pizza with mozzarella and salmon, often served with parsley or arugula.

20
$23.00
Meat Main Courses

Beef fillet

Filetto di manzo

Prized cut of beef, tender and lean. Grilled to your desired doneness.

30~

Grilled Steak

Bistecca alla Griglia

Grilled beef steak. Simple and flavorful, it enhances the natural taste of the meat.

22
$25.00

Sliced steak

Tagliata

Sliced steak with rosemary or balsamic vinegar

Grilled beef served sliced. Seasoned with aromatic rosemary or balsamic vinegar.

28
$32.00

Chicken breast or pork loin with lemon

Petto di Pollo o Arista al limone

Grilled chicken breast with lemon and butter

White meat (chicken or pork) cooked in a pan or grilled. Served with a fresh lemon and butter sauce.

18
$21.00

Scaloppine

Scaloppina

lemon / mushrooms

Thin slices of floured meat browned in a pan. Served with lemon or mushroom sauce.

20~

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Veal slice, cured ham, sage

Typical Roman dish. Thin slices of veal cooked with cured ham and a sage leaf, deglazed with white wine.

22
$25.00

Fiorentina 1Kg

Fiorentina 1Kg

Fiorentine Steak (2.2 lb)

Large bone-in steak, a typical Tuscan cut. Grilled, usually served rare.

90
$104.00
Seafood Main Courses

Crispy octopus

Polpo croccante

Grilled octopus, mashed potatoes

Grilled octopus tentacles until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served on a bed of mashed potatoes.

28
$32.00

Sea bass "acqua pazza" style

Spigola all'acqua pazza

Sea bass, cherry tomatoes and herbs, baked potatoes

Fish fillet cooked in a light broth of water, cherry tomatoes, oil, and herbs. Accompanied by potatoes.

35
$41.00

Grilled Salmon Slice

Trancio di salmone alla Piastra

Salmon slice with puree

Fresh salmon fillet cooked on the grill. Simply served with mashed potatoes.

28
$32.00

Mixed grilled fish

Grigliata mista di Pesce

mixed grilled fish

Assorted selection of fresh grilled fish and crustaceans. Ideal for tasting different varieties of seafood.

35
$41.00

Seafood sauté

Sauté del golfo

Mussels, clams, shrimp, and cherry tomatoes

Seafood soup sautéed in a pan with cherry tomatoes and oil. Rich in mussels, clams, and shrimp.

30
$35.00

Baked Lobster

Astice al Forno

1/2 baked lobster

Half baked lobster, often gratinated or simply seasoned to enhance its sweet and prized meat.

40
$46.00
Desserts

Chef's Dessert

Dolce dello chef

Special dessert prepared daily by the chef.

7
$8.00

Tiramisu

Tiramisù

Famous Italian spoon dessert. Layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee alternated with mascarpone cream and cocoa.

7
$8.00

Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Cheesecake made with creamy fresh cheese on a crumbled biscuit base.

7
$8.00

Seasonal fruit

Frutta di stagione

Selection of fresh fruit available according to the season.

8
$9.00

Panna cotta

Panna cotta

Delicate spoon dessert made with cream, milk, and sugar thickened with gelatin.

7
$8.00

Mixed Gelato

Gelato Misto

Cup with scoops of mixed flavor gelato.

6
$7.00
Beverages

Still/sparkling water

Acqua naturale/frizzante

Mineral water served in bottles, still or sparkling.

3
$3.00

Fanta

Fanta

Orange-flavored carbonated drink.

3
$3.00

Fruit juice

Succo di frutta

Non-alcoholic fruit drink.

4
$5.00

Sprite

Sprite

Lemon and lime flavored carbonated drink.

3
$3.00

Lemon soda

Lemon soda

Italian lemon-flavored carbonated drink.

3
$3.00

Coke cola / zero

Coca cola /zero

Cola-flavored carbonated drink, classic or sugar-free.

3
$3.00
Aperitifs

Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz

Italian aperitif cocktail based on Prosecco, Aperol, and soda.

7
$8.00

Gin tonic/Lemon

Gin tonic/Lemon

Gin-based long drink served with tonic water or lemonade and ice.

8
$9.00

Campari Spritz

Campari Spritz

A variation of the Spritz prepared with Campari Bitter, Prosecco, and soda. A more bitter taste.

8
$9.00

Cuba Libre

Cuba Libre

Cocktail based on rum, cola, and lime juice.

8
$9.00

Limoncello Spritz

Limoncello Sprit

Fresh and citrusy Spritz prepared with limoncello liqueur.

8
$9.00

Bellini

Bellini

Sweet cocktail based on peach puree and Prosecco.

8
$9.00

Rossini

Rossini

Fruity cocktail made with strawberry puree and Prosecco.

8
$9.00

Negroni

Negroni

Classic Italian cocktail, strong and dry, based on gin, red vermouth, and Campari.

8
$9.00
Beers

Birra Nastro Azzurro

Birra Nastro Azzurro

Premium Italian lager beer, clear and refreshing with a slight bitter aftertaste.

5~

Ichusa Beer

Birra Ichusa

Unfiltered Sardinian beer, with a full and slightly hoppy taste.

7
$8.00

Birra Peroni

Birra Peroni

The classic Italian lager beer. Light, balanced, and thirst-quenching.

4.50~

Tourtel (no alcohol)

Tourtel (no alcol)

Non-alcoholic beer that retains the classic taste of light beer.

6
$7.00

Birra Corona

Birra Corona

Light and refreshing Mexican beer, usually served with a slice of lime.

7
$8.00

Birra Moretti

Birra Moretti

Traditional Italian lager beer, with a smooth and slightly malty taste.

6
$7.00
Digestifs

White Grappa

Grappa Bianca

Young and clear pomace distillate. Dry and decisive taste.

5
$6.00

Gin

Gin

Juniper-flavored distillate, served by the glass.

6
$7.00

Rum

Rum

Spirit obtained from the distillation of sugar cane, served by the glass.

6
$7.00

Grappa

Grappa

Italian pomace distillate, served after a meal to aid digestion.

6
$7.00

Whisky

Wisky

Aged cereal distillate, served by the glass.

6
$7.00
House Wines

Wine from Montepulciano

Vino di Monte Pulciano

Full-bodied and fruity red wine from the Montepulciano area.

7
$8.00

Wine from Tuscany

Vino di Toscana

Tuscan regional wine served by the glass.

7
$8.00
COFFEE

Double espresso

Caffè doppio

Double shot of espresso served in a large cup.

3
$3.00

Coffee

Caffè

Classic Italian espresso, short and intense.

2
$2.00

Cappuccino

Cappuccino

Drink based on espresso and foamed milk.

3
$3.00

Americano

Americano

Espresso diluted with hot water, for a lighter and less concentrated taste.

4
$5.00
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Contains Dairy

Peanut Allergy

Contains Fish

Contains Shellfish

Gluten Free

Vegan Options

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