Materia Cafe

A paper cone filled with fried squid rings and tentacles, coated in a spiced flour batter. Served with a creamy Japanese mayonnaise. Crispy on the outside and tender inside.

A large slice of toasted rustic bread topped with 'vignarola', a traditional Roman spring vegetable stew of artichokes, peas, and fava beans. Finished with fresh goat ricotta cheese. Crunchy bread contrasts with the soft, savory toppings.

Savory meatballs made from chickpeas, similar to falafel but likely softer. Served with a zesty lime-infused mayonnaise. Earthy flavor with a citrusy kick.

Soft tacos filled with beef strips, creamy guacamole, and marinated red cabbage for crunch. Topped with a cooling yogurt sauce. A mix of savory, tangy, and fresh textures.

Thick ring-shaped pasta resembling calamari, tossed with artichokes and cured mullet roe (bottarga). The bottarga adds a rich, salty umami flavor to the earthy artichokes.

A lasagna variation using layers of pane carasau (crisp Sardinian flatbread) instead of pasta sheets. Filled with a white meat ragout made from beef skirt steak and asparagus. Softened bread layers absorb the savory sauce.

A smooth, creamy pea soup topped with small cuttlefish and crispy fried leeks. Sweet and savory flavor profile. Also available as a vegetarian option with sour cream.

Hand-rolled thick spaghetti from Tuscany served with a classic sauce of Pecorino cheese and black pepper. Enhanced with lime zest for a fresh aromatic note to cut the richness.

Soft seeded bun filled with roast beef, arugula, caramelized onions, and pink sauce (cocktail sauce). Served with chips. A savory sandwich with sweet onion notes.

Soft seeded bun featuring seared tuna crusted in sesame seeds, Japanese mayo, arugula, avocado, and marinated onion. Served with chips. Fresh and rich flavors.

Soft seeded bun with a breaded and fried Portobello mushroom cutlet, Robiola cheese, kale, spiced sauce, and sun-dried tomato mayo. A hearty vegetarian option.

Soft seeded bun filled with warm Tomino cheese, tempura pear, sautéed radicchio, and teriyaki sauce. A unique combination of melted cheese, sweet fruit, and bitter greens.

Classic multi-layered sandwich with chicken, hard-boiled eggs, salad, bacon, and mustard mayonnaise. Savory, creamy, and filling.

Club sandwich with smoked blue marlin, salad, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, cashews, and Japanese mayo. A fish-based variation with smoky and nutty flavors.

A large skewer of Picanha (beef rump cap) served with mashed potatoes flavored with smoked provola cheese. The meat is juicy with a layer of fat, paired with rich, smoky potatoes.

Octopus cooked two ways (likely boiled then grilled/seared) served with chickpea hummus, sour chicory greens, Aleppo pepper, and rosemary mayo. Tender texture with Mediterranean flavors.

Celeriac steak cooked sous-vide (CBT) and then roasted in the oven, served with its cooking juices. A savory vegetable main course with a meaty texture.

Spiced fried rice with sautéed vegetables, chicken, and scrambled eggs. A comforting dish similar to fried rice, full of savory ingredients.

Agretti (monk's beard) greens dressed with lemon and oil. A slightly crunchy, grassy vegetable side dish.

Fresh mixed garden salad greens. Light and refreshing side.

Asparagus spears topped with breadcrumbs or cheese and baked until golden (au gratin). Tender with a crispy topping.

Handmade potato chips served with mayonnaise. Crunchy and salty snack or side.

A hearty salad with boiled potatoes, asparagus, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, fresh peas, and chives. Dressed with yogurt sauce and served with croutons.

A customizable poke bowl with a choice of rice base, protein (fish, meat, or vegan), and dried fruit/seeds. Includes avocado and teriyaki sauce. Fresh, healthy, and tailored to your taste.

Traditional Italian concentrated coffee shot. Rich, intense, and aromatic.

Decaffeinated espresso shot.

Double shot of espresso.

Espresso topped with frothed milk and foam.

A larger serving of cappuccino.

Espresso with steamed milk, similar to a latte but typically with less foam.

Steamed milk 'marked' with a shot of espresso poured on top.

Espresso diluted with hot water for a milder flavor closer to filter coffee.

Filter coffee (drip coffee).

Double espresso with micro-foamed milk, creating a velvety texture.

Espresso with cocoa powder and milk foam.

Caffeine-free coffee substitute made from roasted barley.

Sweet, creamy coffee drink flavored with ginseng extract.

Cappuccino made with barley coffee substitute instead of espresso.

Cappuccino prepared with ginseng coffee.

Espresso with steamed milk and chocolate syrup or powder.

Chilled version of mocha served over ice.

Hot chocolate.

Chilled coffee served with ice.

Espresso and water served over ice.

Espresso and cold milk served over ice.

Specialty coffee from Lecce: espresso served over ice with almond syrup.

Specialty milk drinks flavored with spiced tea (Chai), green tea powder (Matcha), or turmeric (Golden).

Hot tea.

Iced tea.

Organic fruit juices.

Freshly squeezed juice, typically orange.

Fresh fruit and vegetable extracts/juices.

Italian croissants, available in large or small sizes.

Sweet baked cookies.

Sweet muffins, available in large or small sizes.

Chocolate brownies, including gluten-free options.

Biscuits or cookies.

Yogurt served with muesli and fruit.

Assorted cakes.