Have we met yet? If you don’t know us already, you should know that here at Pistamentuccia, every dish tells a story of authenticity and passion. From generation to generation in our restaurant, caring about raw ingredients is a sacred choice.
Always, both inside and outside our kitchen, we champion the mindful selection of ingredients, driven by choosing local products and small or medium-sized producers. When we seek out the authentic flavours of our tradition, we look for those old-school tastes, the ones that carry the scent of a traditional deli, to bring all that classic flavour back in a modern way to our restaurant in the historic centre of Bologna, where life moves at a frantic pace.
Traditional roman products
Roman flavour is a blend of unmistakable emotions, a union of the love we put into our cooking and a selection of special ingredients that represent our history and the land we come from.
Some of our delicacies include:
- Pecorino: straight from the capital, its robust personality gives that unique character to our dishes.
- Guanciale: also sourced from the lands around Amatrice, it adds an enveloping, unmistakable savoury flavour to our pasta dishes like gricia, carbonara, and vignarola.
- L’ovo: or rather, the egg. Eggs are the beating heart of Lazio’s regional cuisine, and even here in Bologna, we source them locally with zero food miles.
- Puntarelle: a refined chicory variety with a crunchy texture and a slightly bitter edge. Qua nun se scappa—there is no compromising here: ours arrive directly from Rome.
- Artichokes: together with puntarelle, they are the pride and joy of our winter side dishes. Savoury and intriguing, they have always been among the absolute most loved and sought-after dishes on the menu.
- Abbacchio: a hallmark of roman cuisine, this traditional main course is an absolute must-try. It is suckling lamb with a beautifully delicate, juicy flavour, often chosen to celebrate special occasions. Here, we play our ace and keep things easy by relying on our trusted butcher, located just a short walk from our restaurant at the Mercato delle Erbe. Macelleria Petroniana is a real point of reference for us here in Bologna.
Our commitment
Just like these, we select many other raw ingredients with care, paying close attention to seasonality. Taking a sustainable approach to cooking is one of our goals, not just to secure the best ingredients, but to actively promote the local area. This commitment guarantees freshness and quality, while helping to support local farming and preserve culinary traditions.
Every bite from our kitchen is a taste of authentic Rome, a tribute to its rich food heritage.
Are you a true lover of Lazio’s regional cuisine?
We look forward to welcoming you in the city centre to discover the essence of roman food on Bolognese soil.
