Taverna Cestia Roma
Taverna Cestia Roma
Taverna Cestia Roma
Viale della Piramide Cestia, 71, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
APPETIZERS
SELECTION OF ARTISANAL CURED MEATS, BUFFALO MOZZARELLA AND HOMEMADE PICKLED VEGETABLES
SELEZIONE DI SALUMI ARTIGIANALI, MOZZARELLA DI LATTE DI BUFALA CAMPANA E GIARDINIERA FATTA IN CASA
A mixed platter combining aged cured meats, fresh buffalo cheese, and homemade sweet and sour vegetables. A perfect balance of savory, creamy, and tangy flavors. Ideal for sharing at the start of the meal.
€16
≈ $19.00CANTABRICAN ANCHOVIES, BUTTER AND TOASTED BREAD
ALICI DEL CANTABRICO, BURRO E PANE TOSTATO
Cantabrian anchovy fillets served with butter and crispy bread. A simple but umami-rich and savory appetizer. It is recommended to spread the butter on warm bread and place the anchovy on top.
€14
≈ $16.00HOUSE-MARINATED ANCHOVIES
ALICI MARINATE DA NOI
Fresh anchovies marinated in an acidic solution, prepared in-house. They have a fresh, pungent flavor and a tender texture. Perfect for whetting the appetite.
€12
≈ $14.00BLACK CHICKPEA HUMMUS "ORO DI GIANO", SMOKED HERRING, CORIANDER AND CHILI STRANDS
HUMMUS DI CECI NERI “ORO DI GIANO”, ARINGA AFFUMICATA, CORIANDOLO E FILI DI PEPERONCINO
A smooth cream of black chickpeas enriched with smoked fish and spices. It offers an interesting contrast between the earthiness of the legumes and the smokiness of the fish. To be enjoyed with bread or croutons.
€13
≈ $15.00SELECTION OF ARTISANAL CHEESES
SELEZIONE DI FORMAGGI ARTIGIANALI
An assortment of artisanally produced cheeses with different aging periods and textures. Flavors range from sweet to spicy. Often served with honey or jams.
€12
≈ $14.00FIRST COURSES
BUCATINI ALL'AMATRICIANA
BUCATINI ALL'AMATRICIANA
(ARTISANAL "GEMME DEL VESUVIO" BUCATINI, BERARDI SMOKED AMATRICIANA GUANCIALE AND ROMAN PECORINO)
Hollow long pasta dressed with tomato sauce, crispy guanciale, and pecorino. A pillar of Roman cuisine, with a strong and savory flavor. To be enjoyed by twirling the pasta with a fork.
€13
≈ $15.00TONNARELLI CACIO E PEPE
TONNARELLI CACIO E PEPE
(ROMAN PECORINO AND MIX OF INTERNATIONAL PEPPERS)
Fresh pasta similar to spaghetti dressed with a cream of Pecorino cheese and black pepper. Creamy, spicy, and very flavorful. One of Rome's most famous dishes.
€13
≈ $15.00RIGATONI ALLA CARBONARA
RIGATONI ALLA CARBONARA
("SENATORE CAPPELLI" ROYAL MACARONI, BERARDI SMOKED AMATRICIANA GUANCIALE, ORGANIC EGGS AND ROMAN PECORINO)
Short pasta dressed with a cream of egg yolks, pecorino, and crispy guanciale. Rich, velvety, and intense. Does not contain cream.
€14
≈ $16.00TAGLIOLINI, COD, RAISINS, PINE NUTS AND FENNEL
TAGLIOLINI, BACCALÀ, UVETTA, PINOLI E FINOCCHIETTO
Long fresh pasta with a Sicilian sweet and sour fish dressing. Complex flavors that combine the saltiness of cod with the sweetness of raisins. Aromatic and delicate.
€14
≈ $16.00PASTA AND BEANS
PASTA E FAGIOLI
(WITH TUSCIA ROUND BEANS, ZOLLINO BEANS AND PIEDMONTESE BORLOTTI BEANS)
Thick soup of mixed pasta and beans. A comforting, rustic, and very nutritious dish. Perfect for cold days.
€11
≈ $13.00SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI
SPAGHETTI AI FRUTTI DI MARE
Spaghetti dressed with a mix of fresh seafood (mussels, clams, shrimp, squid). Intense sea flavor, often with a light tomato base or 'in bianco' (without tomato). Classic dish of Italian coastal cuisine.
€16
≈ $19.00MAIN COURSES
HUNTER-STYLE GUINEA FOWL AND SAUTEED SWISS CHARD
FARAONA ALLA CACCIATORA E BIETA RIPASSATA
Guinea fowl stewed with tomato, vegetables, and herbs, served with sautéed Swiss chard. Flavorful and tender meat, similar to chicken but tastier. A rustic and traditional main course.
€18
≈ $21.00WHOLE CHICKEN, NDUJA AND ROASTED CABBAGE
GALLETTO INTERO, NDUJA E VERZA ARROSTO
Roast chicken seasoned with spicy Calabrian 'nduja and served with savoy cabbage. A succulent dish with a distinct spicy note. The skin is crispy and the meat is juicy.
€18
≈ $21.00COD, STEWED MONTORO ONIONS AND 'PUTTANESCA' POWDER
BACCALÀ, CIPOLLE DI MONTORO STUFATE E POLVERE DI PUTTANESCA
Cod loin served with sweet stewed onions and an aromatic powder of olives, capers, and tomato. A very balanced sweet-salty contrast. A refined fish dish.
€16
≈ $19.00COD, TOMATO, ONION AND TAGGIASCHE OLIVES
BACCALA POMODORO, CIPOLLA E OLIVE TAGGIASCHE
Cod cooked stewed with tomato, onion, and olives. Flavorful and tender, with a rich sauce perfect for dipping bread.
€16
≈ $19.00OCTOPUS, LEMON POTATO PUREE AND CHIVES
POLPO VERACE, PUREA DI PATATE AL LIMONE E ERBA CIPOLLINA
Roasted octopus tentacle served on a citrusy potato puree. The octopus is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The combination with lemon cuts through the richness and refreshes the palate.
€18
≈ $21.00ROMAN-STYLE TRIPE
TRIPPA ALLA ROMANA
Tripe stewed for a long time with tomato, mint, and Pecorino Romano. A humble dish of Roman tradition, rich in flavor and with a soft, chewy texture.
€12
≈ $14.00BRAISED PORK CHEEK, PLUMS AND SMOTHERED BROCCOLI RABE
GUANCIA DI MAIALE BRASATA, PRUGNE E BROCCOLETTO AFFOGATO
Pork cheek slow-cooked until melting, accompanied by the sweetness of plums and the bitterness of broccoli rabe. A very rich and tender dish.
€18
≈ $21.00VEAL BREAST SLOW-COOKED, RED WINE REDUCTION AND ROASTED POTATOES
PUNTA DI PETTO DI VITELLA COTTA LENTAMENTE, RIDUZIONE AL VINO ROSSO E PATATE ARROSTO
Veal meat slow-cooked to ensure extreme tenderness, served with wine sauce. An elegant and succulent dish.
€20
≈ $23.00FISH OF THE DAY
PESCATO DEL GIORNO
See daily menu
Fresh fish available daily, prepared according to the chef's inspiration. Ask the staff for details on the type and preparation.
FRIED SQUID AND SEA LETTUCE
FRITTO DI CALAMARI E LATTUGA DI MARE
Fried squid rings and seaweed in a light batter. An original and crispy mixed fried seafood. Ideal for those who love the flavors of the sea.
€18
≈ $21.00FRIED SQUID AND SHRIMP
FRITTO DI CALAMARI E GAMBERI
Classic mixed fried seafood with squid rings and whole shrimp. Golden, crispy, and dry. Pairs well with fresh lemon.
€18
≈ $21.00SIDE DISHES
MIXED GREENS, TOMATO, WALNUTS, OLIVES AND RADISHES
MISTICANZA, POMODORO, NOCI, OLIVE E RAVANELLI
Fresh mixed salad enriched with crunchy and flavorful ingredients. Light and refreshing, ideal for accompanying meat or fish main courses.
€7
≈ $8.00PUNTARALLE IN ANCHOVY SAUCE
PUNTARELLE IN SALSA DI ALICI
Catalonian chicory sprouts served raw with an oil, garlic, and anchovy dressing. Crispy, fresh, and pleasantly bitter. A typical Roman winter side dish.
€7
≈ $8.00SAUTEED OR VINEGARY SEASONAL VEGETABLES
VERDURE DEL GIORNO RIPASSATE O ALL'AGRO
Seasonal vegetables served sautéed with garlic and oil, or boiled and dressed with lemon. A simple and healthy accompaniment.
€6
≈ $7.00ROASTED CABBAGE
VERZARROSTO
Roasted savoy cabbage, likely in the oven or pan, until crispy and flavorful. A tasty winter side dish.
€6
≈ $7.00HOMEMADE FRENCH FRIES
PATATE FRITTE FATTE IN CASA
Fresh hand-cut and fried potatoes. Golden, crispy, and very different from frozen ones. The classic side dish par excellence.
€6
≈ $7.00ROMAN-STYLE ARTICHOKE
CARCIOFO ALLA ROMANA
Whole artichoke, cleaned and cooked upside down with oil, garlic, parsley, and mint. Tender and fragrant, it is eaten whole, including the stem.
€7
≈ $8.00DESSERTS
PANNA COTTA WITH GLAZED ALMOND NIB
PANNACOTTA CON GRANELLA DI MANDORLE GLASSATE
Spoon dessert based on cream, milk, and sugar thickened with gelatin. Trembling and velvety texture, served with crunchy almonds for contrast.
€7
≈ $8.00RICOTTA AND SOUR CHERRY TART
CROSTATA DI RICOTTA E VISCIOLE
Typical dessert of the Jewish-Roman tradition. Shortcrust pastry filled with sweet ricotta and sour wild cherries (visciole). Perfect balance between sweet and tart.
€6
≈ $7.00TIRAMISU
TIRAMISÙ
Famous Italian layered dessert with ladyfingers soaked in coffee and mascarpone cream. Dusted with bitter cocoa. Rich, creamy, and energizing.
€6
≈ $7.00CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE CAKE
TORTA CIOCCOLATO, CIOCCOLATO E ARANCIA
Rich chocolate cake flavored with orange. The chocolate-orange combination is a classic that offers freshness and depth to the dessert.
€7
≈ $8.00SEMIFREDDO WITH ZABAIONE, SALTED CARAMEL
SEMIFREDDO ALLO ZABAIONE, CARAMELLO SALATO
Soft ice cream dessert flavored with egg custard and dessert wine, enriched with salted caramel. Intense and enveloping flavor.
€7
≈ $8.00SGROPPINO
SGROPPINO
Drink-dessert based on lemon sorbet, vodka, and prosecco. Creamy and digestive, ideal for cleansing the palate at the end of the meal.
€6
≈ $7.00Place Information
Contains Dairy
Peanut Allergy
Contains Fish
Contains Shellfish
Gluten Free
Vegan Options
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