Cala Luna Ristorante Roma














Via Taranto, 56, 00182 Roma RM, Italy
Phyllo pastry with sea bass, eggplant, and pine nut filling
Pasta fillo con ripieno di spigola , melanzane e pinoli
Crispy phyllo pastry rolls filled with fish and vegetables. A warm and flavorful appetizer with a contrast of textures. To be enjoyed whole or cut.
Tuna tartare
Tartare di tonno
Very fresh raw tuna, cut with a knife. Delicate sea flavor, lightly seasoned to enhance the raw ingredient. A light and refined dish.
Raw shrimp (1)
Gamberetti crudi (1)
Small shrimp served raw. Sweet and tender meat, typical of local catch. To be eaten fresh, often with a drop of lemon.
Raw langoustines (1)
Scampetti crudi (1)
Small raw langoustines with a sweet and delicate flavor. The meat is tender and melts in your mouth. A delicacy for crustacean lovers.
Oysters
Ostriche
Bivalve mollusks served raw in their shells. Intense sea flavor and meaty texture. Usually enjoyed with a squeeze of lemon or pepper.
Small Sicilian shrimp (1)
Gamberi siciliani piccoli (1)
Prized small-sized red shrimp. Known for their sweetness and intense color. Excellent eaten raw.
Large Sicilian shrimp (1)
Gamberi siciliani grandi (1)
Large Sicilian red shrimp. Firm flesh and highly prized sweet taste. An intense tasting experience.
Sea bass carpaccio with lemon
Carpaccio di spigola al limone
Very thin slices of raw marinated sea bass. The lemon
Sea bass carpaccio with orange
Carpaccio di spigola all’arancia
Raw sea bass, thinly sliced and dressed with orange. A citrus combination that enhances the freshness of the fish. A light and aromatic dish.
Mixed appetizers 'Cala Luna'
Antipasti misti “Cala Luna”
Chef's selection of various seafood appetizers. Offers a taste of different hot and cold specialties. Ideal for trying various flavors in one dish.
Salmon
Salmone
Salmon, likely smoked or marinated. Fatty fish with a rich flavor and soft texture. Classic seafood appetizer.
Seafood salad (2) with octopus and cuttlefish
Insalata di mare (2) con polpo e seppie
Boiled mixed mollusks dressed with oil and lemon. Tender pieces of octopus and cuttlefish. Fresh and light, typical of Mediterranean cuisine.
Sardinian bottarga
Bottarga sarda
Salted and dried mullet roe, the 'gold of Sardinia'. Very intense, savory, and marine flavor. Usually served sliced with oil or croutons.
Smoked swordfish, tuna, and mullet
Pesce spada, tonno e muggine affumicati
Tris of smoked fish. Intense and aromatic flavors from smoking. Pairs well with toasted bread.
Sautéed clams
Sautè di vongole
Clams cooked in a pan with oil, garlic, and white wine. Served with their flavorful sauce. Excellent for dipping bread ('fare la scarpetta').
Fried baby octopuses (2)
Moscardini fritti (2)
Small floured and fried octopuses. Crispy outside and tender inside. A flavorful and delicious seafood snack.
Cod pieces (2) in batter (water, flour, and yeast)
Bocconcini di baccalà (2) in pastella (acqua, farina e lievito)
Salt-cured cod pieces, fried in batter. Soft inside with a golden crust. Savory and decisive taste.
Pecorino soufflé with walnuts and strawberry jam
Soufflè di pecorino con noci e marmellata alle fragole
Soft baked dish of Sardinian pecorino cheese. Accompanied by the sweet contrast of jam and the crunchiness of walnuts. A balance between sweet and savory.
Baby fish (2) and asparagus fritters
Polpettine di neonata (2) e asparagi
Fritters made with baby fish and asparagus. Delicate sea flavor with vegetal notes. Small, tasty bites.
Carasau bread lasagna (2)
Lasagnetta di pane carasau (2)
A variation of lasagna that uses Sardinian carasau bread instead of pasta. Layered with filling. A revisited traditional dish.
Potato crust with sea bass filling
Crosticina di patate con ripieno di spigola
Potato cake or croquette filled with fish. Crispy exterior and soft sea bass center. A warm and substantial appetizer.
Eggplant or zucchini crust with shrimp filling (2)
Crosticina melanzane o zucchine con ripieno di gamberi (2)
Vegetables stuffed with shrimp and made crispy. Combines the sweetness of vegetables with the flavor of crustaceans. Served hot.
Shrimp tartare
Tartara di gamberi
Raw shrimp, finely chopped. Simply seasoned to appreciate its freshness. An elegant and delicate dish.
Sautéed clams, shrimp, and squid
Soutè di vongole, gamberi e calamari
Sautéed mixed seafood. Rich in different flavors, from mollusks to crustaceans. Served with a flavorful broth.
Sautéed telline
Soutè di telline
Small mollusks similar to clams sautéed in a pan. Sweet and delicate taste, highly prized. Eaten one after another like cherries.
Small lobster (1)
Aragostella (1)
Small lobster or similar crustacean. White, firm, and prized meat. Usually served boiled or grilled.
Ricotta with chestnut jam and smoked flavor
Ricottine con marmellata di marroni e affumicato
Small portions of fresh ricotta cheese paired with chestnut jam and smoky notes. An appetizer that plays on flavor contrasts.
Shrimp (2) with pineapple
Gamberetti (2) all'ananas
Exotic combination of shrimp and pineapple. Sweet and sour, fresh taste. An original and fruity dish.
Barbaricina appetizers (Ham, salami, pecorino cheese, and sausage)
Antipasti alla barbaricina (Prosciutto, salame, pecorino e salsiccia)
Traditional platter from Barbagia, an inland area of Sardinia. Includes typical cured meats and aged pecorino cheese. Rustic and intense flavors.
Ravioli with sea bass filling in shrimp sauce (2), squid, and Pachino tomatoes
Ravioli con ripieno di spigola in salsa di gamberi (2), calamari e pomodori di Pachino
Homemade stuffed pasta with a fish filling. Dressed with a rich seafood sauce and sweet cherry tomatoes. An elaborate and tasty dish.
Spaghetti with clams
Spaghetti con le vongole
Classic Italian seafood first course. Long pasta sautéed with clams, garlic, oil, and parsley. Simple but rich in flavor.
Spaghetti with telline
Spaghetti con le telline
Spaghetti with telline, small and sweet mollusks. A delicate and refined dish, typical of coastal areas.
Spaghetti with Sardinian bottarga
Spaghetti con la bottarga sarda
Pasta with dried and grated mullet roe. Very savory and characteristic Sardinian flavor. Often served plain with oil.
Spaghetti with sea urchin pulp (2)
Spaghetti con polpa di riccio (2)
Spaghetti with precious sea urchin pulp. Unique taste, sweet and briny at the same time. A true local delicacy.
Linguine allo scoglio (2)
Linguine allo scoglio (2)
Long pasta with a mix of seafood and crustaceans (mussels, clams, shrimp). Flavorful sauce that captures all the taste of the sea.
Linguine with lobster
Linguine all’astice
Luxury dish with long pasta and lobster. The crustacean meat is sweet and firm, the sauce is rich and fragrant.
Linguine with sea urchins (2), shrimp (2), and bottarga
Linguine ai ricci (2), gamberi (2) e bottarga
Triumph of Sardinian flavors: sea urchins, shrimp, and bottarga. A very intense and savory dish, for true sea lovers.
Linguine with rock crab
Linguine alla granseola
Pasta with the pulp of rock crab, a large crab. Delicate flavor and prized meat.
Linguine with small lobsters (1)
Linguine alle aragostelle (1)
Linguine served with small lobsters. A scenic dish with a refined crustacean flavor.
Imperial paccheri pasta
Paccheri imperiali
Large-format pasta, likely with a very rich topping of noble crustaceans. An important and substantial dish.
Scampi cream risotto
Risotto alla crema di scampi
Rice slowly cooked with scampi cream. Creamy consistency and sweet, enveloping crustacean flavor.
Pizzudos (Large Sardinian ravioli with shrimp and truffle)
Pizzudos (Raviolone sardo con gamberi e tartufo)
Specialty of Sardinian stuffed pasta with a touch of sea and land. The truffle adds an unmistakable aroma to the shrimp.
Large ravioli with truffle cream, squid (2), and pecorino shavings
Bombolotti con crema tartufata, calamari (2) e scaglie di pecorino
Short pasta with a rich sauce. A bold mix of flavors: truffle, squid, and Sardinian pecorino cheese.
Fregola with shrimp (2), saffron, and creamy zucchini with cream
Fregola con gamberi (2), zafferano e zucchine cremolata con panna
Typical Sardinian small ball pasta (fregola) cooked like risotto. Creamy thanks to the cream and fragrant with saffron.
Sardinian paccheri pasta in the "Gallurese" style
Paccheri sardi alla “gallurese”
Large-format pasta dressed in the Gallura style. Likely a rich land-based sauce, typical of northeastern Sardinia.
Spaghetti with clams, artichokes*, and Sardinian bottarga
Spaghetti con vongole, carciofi* e bottarga sarda
A complex dish that combines sea and land. The sweetness of the artichokes balances the saltiness of the bottarga and clams.
Paccheri with sea bass and Pachino tomatoes
Paccheri con spigola e pomodori di Pachino
Large pasta with fresh fish sauce and cherry tomatoes. Mediterranean flavor, fresh and light.
Spaghetti with zucchini, Pachino tomatoes, and smoked mullet
Spaghetti con zucchine, pomodori di Pachino e muggine affumicato
Spaghetti with a topping of vegetables and smoked fish. The smoked mullet gives a decisive note to the dish.
* seasonal only
Culurgiones (2) with tomato (Sardinian ravioli filled with potatoes and mint)
Culurgiones (2) al pomodoro (ravioli sardi ripieni di patate e mentuccia)
Famous Sardinian ravioli with a spike closure. Soft filling of potatoes, pecorino, and mint. Dressed with a simple tomato sauce.
Radicchio risotto
Risotto al radicchio
Risotto with red radicchio. Slightly bitter taste balanced by the creaminess of the risotto. Classic vegetarian dish.
Linguine with lemon
Linguine al limone
Pasta with a fragrant lemon sauce. Fresh, aromatic, and very light. Excellent for cleansing the palate.
Malloreddus alla “campidanese”
Malloreddus alla “campidanese”
Sardinian gnocchi (malloreddus) with a rich sausage, tomato, and saffron sauce. The signature dish of Sardinia.
Pizzudos pasta in the "Nuragic" style with gorgonzola, parmesan, and walnuts
Pizzudos alla “nuragica” con gorgonzola, parmigiano e noci
Sardinian ravioli dressed with a cheese and walnut sauce. Very rich and creamy, with a strong flavor.
Cod (2) in almond crust with artichokes
Baccalà (2) in crosta di mandorle con carciofi
Oven-baked cod fillet with a crunchy almond crust. Served with artichokes. A refined dish.
Tuna with green pepper
Tonno al pepe verde
Tuna steak pan-seared with green pepper sauce. Tuna meat resembles beef, the sauce is creamy and slightly spicy.
Mixed grill (2)
Grigliata mista (2)
Assortment of grilled fish and crustaceans. Seasoned only with oil and lemon to taste the true flavor of the sea.
Crustacean grill only
Grigliata solo crostacei
Selection of grilled shrimp, langoustines, and other crustaceans. For those who prefer crustaceans to fish. Sweet and smoky flavor from the grill.
Maxi grill (2) with langoustines, Sicilian shrimp, king prawns, squid, and sea bass fillet
Maxi grigliata (2) con scampi, gamberi siciliani, mazzancolle, calamari e filetto di spigola
Large platter of mixed grilled fish, ideal for sharing. Includes prized varieties of crustaceans and white fish.
Grilled squid (2)
Calamari alla griglia (2)
Whole squid cooked on the grill. Tender and slightly charred. Simply seasoned.
Catch of the day
Pescato del giorno
per 100g
Fresh fish available daily, sold by weight (price per 100g). Usually cooked grilled or baked. Ask the waiter for availability.
Fried squid and shrimp (2)
Frittura di calamari e gamberi (2)
Classic mixed fried seafood. Rings of battered and fried squid and shrimp. Crispy and delicious, to be eaten with your hands.
Oven-baked turbot with potatoes
Rombo al forno con patate
per 100g
Flatfish with white and delicate meat, baked with potatoes. Sold by weight. A light and flavorful dish.
Sea bass in potato, zucchini, or eggplant crust
Spigola in crosta di patate, zucchine o melanzane
Sea bass fillet coated with thin slices of potatoes or crispy vegetables. Oven-baked to keep the fish moist.
Salt-baked sea bream
Orata al sale
per 100g
Whole sea bream baked under a crust of coarse salt. Cooking method that keeps the fish very juicy. Served cleaned at the table.
Lobster Catalan-style
Astice alla catalana
Boiled lobster served in a salad with tomatoes and red onion. Dressed with oil and vinegar. A fresh and prized dish.
Grilled or Catalan-style small lobsters
Aragostelle grigliate o alla catalana
Small lobsters prepared grilled or Catalan-style. Sweet and refined meat.
Crustacean soup (2)
Zuppa di crostacei (2)
Rich soup with various types of crustaceans in their broth. To be enjoyed with a spoon and toasted bread.
Castle fish (sea bass or sea bream with zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, all grilled in Pachino tomato sauce with shrimp and squid)
Pesce a castello (spigola o orata con zucchine, melanzane, patate tutto grigliato in salsa di pomodori di Pachino con gamberetti e calamari)
Elaborate construction of fish fillets and grilled vegetables. Enriched by a seafood sauce. A complete and scenic dish.
Sea bass or sea bream 'acqua pazza' (with carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic, onion, and Pachino tomatoes)
Spigola o orata all'acqua pazza (con carote, sedano, patate, aglio, cipolla e pomodori di Pachino)
Fish cooked in a light broth of water, wine, cherry tomatoes, and herbs. Delicate cooking that enhances the natural flavor of the fish.
Fish stew (sea bass or sea bream with Pachino tomatoes and chili)
Pesce al guazzetto (spigola o orata con pomodori di Pachino e peperoncino)
Stewed fish with a slightly spicy tomato sauce. Ideal for dipping bread.
Sardinian suckling pig (by reservation)
Maialino alla sarda su prenotazione
Roasted Sardinian suckling pig. Milk-fed piglet slow-cooked on a spit. Crispy skin and very tender meat. An iconic Sardinian dish.
Grilled steak (by reservation)
Bistecca alla griglia su prenotazione
Grilled beef cut. Simple and tasty, served at your desired cooking temperature.
Mixed salad
Insalata mista
Assortment of fresh seasonal vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, carrots. Dressing of your choice with oil and vinegar.
French fries
Patatine fritte
Fried potato sticks. Golden and crispy.
Grilled potatoes
Patate alla griglia
Grilled potato slices. Slightly smoky and soft inside.
Grilled vegetables (eggplant, Treviso radicchio, and zucchini)
Verdure alla griglia (melanzane, radicchio trevigiano e zucchine)
Grilled seasonal vegetables. A light and healthy side dish.
Caramelized mixed fruit tartlet with cream ice cream
Crostatina di frutta mista caramellata con gelato alla crema
Shortcrust pastry tart with fruit. Served hot or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Licorice sorbet
Sorbetto alla liquirizia
Frozen digestive dessert with an intense licorice flavor. Fresh and aromatic.
Lemon sorbet
Sorbetto al limone
Classic creamy lemon sorbet. Cleanses the palate at the end of the meal. Very refreshing.
Semifreddo with wafers, Nutella, and hazelnut
Semifreddo con wafers, Nutella e nocciola
Frozen but soft spoon dessert. Rich chocolate and hazelnut flavor with the crunchiness of wafers.
Semifreddo with Sardinian nougat
Semifreddo con torrone sardo
Frozen dessert flavored with typical Sardinian nougat (honey and almonds). Sweet and fragrant.
Seadas (2) with cheese
Seadas (2) al formaggio
Typical Sardinian dessert. Fried ravioli filled with fresh cheese, covered with honey. Eaten warm.
Dark chocolate soufflé
Soufflè al cioccolato fondente
Warm cake with a molten chocolate center. Delicious and intense.
Caramelized apple cake with cinnamon
Torta alle mele caramellate con la cannella
Soft apple cake spiced with cinnamon. Homely and comforting taste.
White chocolate cream in a cookie cup
Crema al cioccolato bianco in una coppa di biscotto
Very sweet spoon dessert. Velvety cream served in a crispy shell.
Rum and pear mousse
Mousse rum e pere
Light fruit foam with an alcoholic note of rum. Refined and elegant.
Filtered natural or sparkling drinking water
Acqua potabile microfiltrata naturale o frizzante
Water served in a carafe, treated and filtered.
Coca Cola 0.33 lt.
Coca Cola 0,33 lt.
Sweet non-alcoholic fizzy drink with cola flavor. Small size in a can or bottle.
Orange soda 0.33 lt.
Aranciata 0,33 lt.
Sweet fizzy orange drink. Refreshing.
Sprite 0.33 lt.
Sprite 0,33 lt.
Clear fizzy drink with lemon and lime flavor.
Coca Cola 1 lt.
Coca Cola 1 lt.
Large bottle of Coca Cola to share.
Ichnusa 66 cl beer.
Birra Ichnusa 66 cl.
Very popular Sardinian lager beer. Balanced and slightly bitter taste. Large format.
Unfiltered Ichnusa 1912 beer 50 cl.
Birra Ichnusa 1912 non filtrata 50 cl.
Unfiltered version of the classic Sardinian beer. Cloudier color and fuller, more intense taste.
Costera - Argiolas
Costera - Argiolas
Full-bodied red wine typical of Sardinia. Notes of red fruits and spices. Pairs well with meats.
Nepente di Oliena - Cantina Sociale di Oliena
Nepente di Oliena - Cantina Sociale di Oliena
Renowned Cannonau from the Oliena region. Structured, warm, and enveloping.
Branu - Vigne Surrau
Branu - Vigne Surrau
Fresh and mineral Vermentino di Gallura. Aromas of Mediterranean scrub. Perfect with fish.
Gemellae - Cantina Gallura
Gemellae - Cantina Gallura
Dry and savory white. Excellent expression of the granite territory of Gallura.
Piras - Cantina Gallura
Piras - Cantina Gallura
Classic Vermentino, fresh and fruity.
Piero Mancini
Piero Mancini
Historic Vermentino producer. Balanced and pleasant wine.
S'Èleme - Cantina del Vermentino Monti
S'Èleme - Cantina del Vermentino Monti
Young and fresh white, with citrus notes.
Ruinas Colli del Limbara - Cantina depperu
Ruinas Colli del Limbara - Cantina depperu
Structured Vermentino, likely aged. More complex and long-lived.
Vermentino - Cantina Quartomoro di Sardegna
Vermentino - Cantina Quartomoro di Sardegna
Modern interpretation of Vermentino. Fresh and direct.
Vermentino Un anno dopo - Cantina Quartomoro di Sardegna
Vermentino Un anno dopo - Cantina Quartomoro di Sardegna
Longer aged version. Developed notes and greater complexity.
PITARS Prosecco D O C - Brut
PITARS Prosecco D O C - Brut
Classic Italian sparkling wine. Fresh, with lively bubbles. Ideal as an aperitif.
Sparkling Torbato Brut - Sella & Mosca
Spumante Torbato Brut - Sella & Mosca
Sardinian sparkling wine from Torbato grapes. Dry and refined, with good acidity.
PIERO MANCINI Sparkling Vermentino - Angedras
PIERO MANCINI Vermentino frizzante - Angedras
Lively Vermentino. Light and fruity, very drinkable.
Trento Brut - Ferrari
Trento Brut - Ferrari
High-quality Italian Classic Method sparkling wine. Elegant and persistent.
Franciacorta Brut 61 - Berlucchi
Franciacorta Brut 61 - Berlucchi
Lombardy sparkling wine, Classic Method. Fine and creamy on the palate.
Champagne Brut - Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Champagne Brut -Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Famous French Champagne. Rich, with notes of fruit and brioche. For special occasions.
Amaro (bitter liqueur)
Amaro
Digestive herbal liqueur, typical Italian after-dinner drink.
Grappa
Grappa
Italian pomace distillate. Strong and dry taste.
Amber grappa
Grappa ambrata
Wood-aged grappa, amber color and softer taste.
Barrique-aged grappa (Sarpa di Poli)
Grappa barricata (Sarpa di Poli)
Quality grappa aged in barrique. Complex aromas.
Grappa Berta - Bric del Gaian
Grappa Berta - Bric del Gaian
Aged moscato grappa. Soft and aromatic.
Grappa Berta - Tre soli tre
Grappa Berta - Tre soli tre
Aged Nebbiolo grappa. Structured and noble.
Grappa Berta - Roccanivo
Grappa Berta - Roccanivo
Aged Barbera grappa. Warm and enveloping taste.
Grappa Berta - Elisi
Grappa Berta - Elisi
Blend of aged grappas. Balanced.
Grappa Berta - Piasì
Grappa Berta - Piasì
Brachetto grappa. Aromatic and pleasant.
Grappa Berta - Monpra
Grappa Berta - Monpra
Wood-aged grappa.
Myrtle liqueur
Mirto
Sardinian liqueur made from myrtle berries. Sweet, aromatic, and digestive. A symbol of Sardinia.
Limoncello
Limoncello
Sweet lemon liqueur. To be drunk chilled.
Rum - Diplomatico
Rum - Diplomatico
Aged dark rum. Rich and sweet on the palate.
Scotch Whisky - Laphroaig
Scotch Whisky - Laphroaig
Peaty Scotch Whisky. Very smoky and medicinal taste.
Espresso
Espresso
Short Italian coffee. Intense and full-bodied.
Decaffeinated
Decaffeinato
Decaffeinated espresso coffee.
Contains Dairy
Peanut Allergy
Contains Fish
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