LUNCH AND DINNER MENU
ANTIPASTI
GUANCIALE CROQUETTE
Crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside. Béchamel with egg yolk and Pecorino Romano, finished with crispy guanciale, more Pecorino and freshly ground pepper. Il mio piccolo tribute to pasta alla carbonara.
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
3.5€
STEAK TARTARE BRIOCHE (2 PIECES)
Soft brioche filled with richly flavoured beef, dressed with fermented Calabrian chilli sauce, Grana Padano and honey. A nod to French flair with my Italian touch, making every bite pure elegance.
EXTRA: TRUFFLE 5.00€
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
10€
MONTANARA FRIED PIZZA
On the streets of Naples, they eat it standing up; I make it for you to enjoy on a plate, sitting comfortably and taking your time. Patiently fermented Neapolitan pizza dough, fried and finished with cooked tomato sauce, fresh ricotta, Grana Padano, a drizzle of olive oil and fresh basil.
EXTRA: TRUFFLE 5.00€
GLUTEN, LACTOSE
7€
NONNA’S MEATBALLS
Nonna’s recipe, from my heart to your table: six homemade beef meatballs in cooked tomato sauce, with Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano fondue, finished with grated Grana Padano, olive oil and fresh basil. Perfect for mopping up with focaccia and enjoying slowly.
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
14€
BURRATA WITH PESTO AND SAUTÉED TOMATOES
A taste of Italy at its purest. 125 g Puglian burrata with sautéed red and yellow cherry tomatoes and classic Genovese pesto, finished with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil. I serve it creamy, fresh and ready to share with those you love.
LACTOSE, NUTS
12€
GOAT’S CHEESE SALAD
Sweet, savoury, crisp and creamy… mixed baby leaves, fresh goat’s cheese, confit cherry tomatoes and a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette, all with a Mediterranean soul.
LACTOSE
12€
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE
Every layer of aubergine holds a little of my kitchen and Italy’s history. Inside: Fior di Latte mozzarella, cooked tomato and Grana Padano, crowned with a fresh basil leaf.
GLUTEN, LACTOSE
14€
ITALIAN CHEESE FONDUE
Benvenuti alla festa del formaggio: mild Provolone, Gorgonzola and smoked Scamorza on a bed of tomato, topped with crisp Carasau bread. Perfect for sharing with amici.
LACTOSE
14€
CANNELLONI WITH BOLOGNESE RAGÙ
At the heart of great Italian family meals: four mini cannelloni filled with Bolognese ragù on a bed of tomato, topped with Fior di Latte mozzarella and grated Grana Padano.
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
14€
AGED PICANHA CARPACCIO WITH CACIO E PEPE
I age it for 30 days, as you do with things worth waiting for. Then I sear it over high heat and slice it very thinly, with care. To finish, little dots of cacio e pepe. Pure umami, amore.
SULPHITES, LACTOSE
18€
OCTOPUS CARPACCIO
A ricordo of my beloved Italian coast. Thin slices of octopus with lemon gel, octopus mayonnaise and a reduction of its own cooking juices. All the sapore of the Mediterranean and this Nonna’s care arrive at your table, finished with dried tomato leaves and flowers, lemon oil, extra virgin olive oil, Maldon salt and freshly ground pepper.
MOLLUSCS, EGGS
18€
GRILLED SQUID WITH LEMON HOLLANDAISE
Tender and light, seared over high heat with lemon oil. Before it reaches your table, a smooth hollandaise sauce and a little Maldon salt, amore… semplice e perfetto.
MOLLUSCS, EGGS, LACTOSE
16€
ITALIAN CURED MEAT AND CHEESE BOARD WITH FRITELLE
A journey through the flavours of my homeland without leaving your table. Four cured meats and three cheeses that change with the seasons and whatever the market and my kitchen bring me. Served with fritelle di pizza: little pieces of fried pizza dough so delicious you will surely ask for more.
Recommended for two people.
GLUTEN, MILK, SULPHITES
21€
FOCACCIA
HOMEMADE FOCACCIA WITH LEMON-INFUSED OLIVE OIL
A MEAL WITHOUT BREAD? MAI! HOMEMADE AND SERVED WITH LEMON-INFUSED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. THE PERFECT ACCOMPANIMENT TO ANY DISH.
GLUTEN
5€
PASTA
TAGLIATELLE WITH BOLOGNESE RAGÙ
Just like authentic, traditional Bolognese, with a little secret from this Nonna. Al dente tagliatelle and a rich ragù cooked for 72 hours. I serve it with an extra pot of ragù, because you can never have enough. And if you ask me… have some focaccia with it. That is how my mamma taught me, and her mamma taught her, con tutto il amore e il sapore.
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
15.5€
BIGOLI WITH PRAWNS AND LEMON
Artisan bigoli with prawns, finished with little dots of fresh ricotta and fresh thyme. Fresh and delicato, like a walk beside the mare.
GLUTEN, CRUSTACEANS, LACTOSE, EGGS
17€
ORECCHIETTE WITH CARABINERO PRAWNS AND CAVIAR IN VODKA SAUCE
I remember tutti around the table, applauding as the orecchiette arrived. And with good reason: Puglian orecchiette in a vodka sauce made with San Marzano tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil, topped with carabinero prawn tartare.
GLUTEN, LACTOSE, FISH, SHELLFISH
35€
TRUFFLE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
From my kitchen to your cuore, with a Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano sauce, finished with black truffle.
EXTRA: TRUFFLE 5.00€
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
18€
PACCHERI ALLA CARBONARA
Paccheri with guanciale, egg yolk and Pecorino, no cream and no arguments. Just piacere.
EXTRA: TRUFFLE 5€
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
16.5€
RIGATONI ALLA AMATRICIANA
I bring it to you from Rome, amore. Just as tradition dictates: San Marzano tomatoes, guanciale, pepper, Pecorino Romano and molto character.
GLUTEN, LACTOSE
14€
RAVIOLI WITH SICILIAN TOMATO AND WALNUT PESTO
Southern Italy taught me that life should be full of sapore, and that ravioli should be filled with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella, coated in roasted tomato sauce with walnuts and Grana Padano, then finished with fresh ricotta, caramelised walnuts and confit tomatoes.
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE, NUTS
16.5€
TRUFFLE PAPPARDELLE ALLA BOSCAIOLA
In my kitchen there are no rules, amore, except mine. These pappardelle are sautéed with chicken, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, coated in black truffle sauce and crowned with Grana Padano. Mangia, mangia… che ti fa bene.
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
17€
TORTELLONI WITH DEMI-GLACE
This is how I used to make them as a girl: XXL tortelloni filled with slow-cooked beef, coated in its cooking juices and finished with Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese sauce. The time-honoured recipe, now even better, per te.
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
18€
MAFALDINE WITH MASCARPONE AND PISTACHIO
These mafaldine take patience and amore. Oh, and plenty of pistacchio. Finished with smoked ham, chopped pistachios and lemon oil, and topped with a 50 g burrata.
GLUTEN, LACTOSE, NUTS
19€
DA CARLO EIGHT-CHEESE PASTA
Questa Nonna also met Carlo when he visited her in Amalfi. That is where he taught me his recipe, the one that won over tutta Valencia. Casarecce in Gorgonzola cream with grated Pecorino Romano, Grana Padano, Fior di Latte mozzarella, smoked Scamorza, mild Provolone and stracciatella.
The final cheese? Pecorino Romano aged for 24 months, mixed at your table. Finished with a touch of black truffle and crowned with a fried egg, just as he used to do. A tribute per il mio amico from Trattoria Da Carlo. No comment!
EXTRA: PECORINO CHEESE WHEEL 2,00 €
GLUTEN, LACTOSE, EGG
19€
SPAGHETTI AL RAGÙ DI MARE WITH LOBSTER, GARLIC AND DOLCE LAGRIMA PEPERONCINO
For the most discerning diners. Spaghetti sautéed with half a fresh lobster, Dolce Lagrima peperoncino and fresh garlic, finished with Calabrian chilli and parsley oils. All the intensity of the sea, with a strong Italian accent.
GLUTEN, CRUSTACEANS
34.5€
PIZZA
MARGHERITA CLASSICA
Simple and delicious is twice as good, amore. An unbeatable tomato base, buffalo mozzarella, Pecorino Romano and fresh basil leaves.
GLUTEN, LACTOSE
12€
PROSCIUTTO E FORMAGGI
Tomato base, Fior di Latte mozzarella, roast cooked ham, fresh basil and Grana Padano. Made just as I used to make it for my figli when they were little.
GLUTEN, LACTOSE
13.5€
CARBOMAMMA
Carbonara as a pizza: Fior di Latte mozzarella, creamy egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, extra-crispy guanciale and freshly ground pepper.
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
16€
FORMAGGI FIORENTINA
Cheese, cheese and… did I mention cheese? Fior di Latte mozzarella, smoked Scamorza, blue Gorgonzola, Pecorino Romano, Grana Padano, oregano, honey and freshly ground pepper.
GLUTEN, LACTOSE
15€
CAPRESE
My most veggie pizza. Confit cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, Genovese pesto, toasted pine nuts and Parmesan, finished with more confit cherry tomatoes, cheese fondue sauce and fresh basil.
GLUTEN, LACTOSE, NUTS
16€
BRAVISSIMA 2.0
Winner of Best Pizza in Valencia 2025 at Pizzas Fest. Tomato base, mozzarella, pepperoni, black olive taralli and our Bravissima sauce, made with Calabrian nduja, Grana Padano, mayonnaise and lemon. I think the name says it all, bello mio.
GLUTEN, LACTOSE, NUTS
17€
NONNA LUCIA DI PISA
Lucia always managed to surprise me. Just like the first time I visited her city and saw that tower. Fior di Latte mozzarella, mushroom and truffle sauce, mixed mushrooms and speck, finished with fresh truffle grated at your table. Mamma mia, with a combination like this, no wonder it takes everyone to new heights…
GLUTEN, LACTOSE
22€
PISTACCHIELLA
Pistachio lovers, this one is for you. Fior di Latte mozzarella, pistachio pesto, pistachio mortadella, burrata heart, chopped pistachios, lemon oil and… did I mention pistachios?
GLUTEN, LACTOSE, NUTS
22€
MAIN COURSES
PUMPKIN RISOTTO
When you need a little care, Nonna knows what to do. Carnaroli rice with pumpkin cream, butter and pumpkin seeds, topped with a piece of oven-roasted pumpkin and cheese fondue sauce.
LACTOSE
14€
RISOTTO DI CAMPANIA
Con tutto il carattere of the south. Neapolitan garlic and fennel sausages, sautéed with rosemary and thyme, on a creamy risotto made with vegetable and meat stock. I finish it with Pecorino and Grana Padano fondue, pickled red onion, fresh rosemary and caramelised walnuts. Così si mangia in Campania.
LACTOSE, NUTS
16€
PORK ESCALOPES WITH CACIO E PEPE AND MUSHROOMS
A recipe passed down through the generations. I learnt it from my mamma, and taught it to my children. 300 g of tender pork loin seared over high heat, with cacio e pepe sauce and mushrooms. Served with chips or salad.
GLUTEN, LACTOSE
17€
ROSEMARY ENTRECÔTE
Meat lovers, you know that good meat (300 g) needs little more than fire. But questa Nonna likes to take a chance, so I marinate it with rosemary and serve it with potatoes and a cheese sauce… Madonna!
LACTOSE
26€
POLPO AL POMODORO
Octopus tentacle roasted at high heat, served on tomato sauce with a black olive crisp. Simple but exquisite.
GLUTEN, MOLLUSCS, LACTOSE
21€
BOLOGNESE LASAGNE
Layers of patience, care and tradition. No shortcuts here, figlio mio: sheets of egg pasta, Bolognese ragù, Fior di Latte mozzarella, Grana Padano and fresh basil. One of the best-loved treasures of tutta l’Italia.
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
15€
DESSERTS
TIRAMISÙ A TAVOLA
I will never reveal my recipe, but take a spoon and smile… I know you will.
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
9€
CHEESECAKE
What can I tell you that you don’t already know, amore? A homemade classic you can never say no to.
EGGS, LACTOSE
8€
AMALFI LEMON ICE CREAM
Next stop: the Amalfi Coast. Creamy, citrusy and touched with vanilla. And for an extra treat: a few cookie crumbs at the bottom of the lemon.
LACTOSE, GLUTEN
8€
BRIOCHE TORRIJA
Spain and its torrija, French brioche, and me getting up to mischief in my kitchen. Soaked in three milks, caramelised and finished with vanilla ice cream. The result will surprise you. Nonna’s promise.
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE
8€
CHOCOLATE FONDANT
Chocolate lovers, this one is for you. A chocolate piacere baked for 10 minutes before serving, finished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramelised walnuts. Perfect for sharing (or not).
GLUTEN, EGGS, LACTOSE, NUTS
9€
SICILIAN PISTACHIO CANNOLI
Filled with sweet ricotta and topped with chopped pistachios. One was never enough.
GLUTEN, LACTOSE, EGGS, NUTS