{"id":9390,"date":"2025-01-30T09:11:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T09:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pistamentuccia.it\/suppli-al-telefono-a-roman-gem-to-enjoy-in-bologna\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T12:48:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T12:48:50","slug":"suppli-al-telefono-a-roman-gem-to-enjoy-in-bologna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pistamentuccia.it\/en\/suppli-al-telefono-a-roman-gem-to-enjoy-in-bologna\/","title":{"rendered":"Suppl\u00ec al telefono: a Roman gem to enjoy in Bologna"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9390\" class=\"elementor elementor-9390 elementor-8804\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0e687b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e0e687b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc20072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc20072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>If you find yourself in Bologna and fancy a taste of one of the capital&#8217;s most beloved specialities, you are in the right place. Among the great classics of Roman cuisine, the famous suppl\u00ec al telefono simply had to be on the menu here at Pistamentuccia.  <br><strong>What are they, how are they made, and why are they called that?<\/strong> Read on to discover all the fun facts!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dace44 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7dace44\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a786fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a786fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Roman suppl\u00ec: what are they and how are they made?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ace7db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ace7db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A Roman suppl\u00ec is a delicious, stuffed rice croquette\u2014a classic of Roman cuisine that never goes out of style. Its cylindrical shape combines the rich goodness of rag\u00f9 with a mozzarella filling, which is breaded and deep-fried to achieve a golden, crunchy crust.<br\/>The rice croquette isn&#8217;t just seasoned with rag\u00f9, though; a multitude of versions exist. At the end of this article, we&#8217;ll reveal exactly how we prepare them!  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07e34c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07e34c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why do they call it \"suppl\u00ec al telefono\"? <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f981559 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f981559\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Its famous name comes from its defining feature: a core of mozzarella that must be hot and stringy. Tradition dictates that, once pulled apart, the suppl\u00ec reveals a string of melted mozzarella connecting the two halves, looking just like an old-fashioned telephone wire. In short, it is not just incredibly tasty, but rather spectacular to look at too!<br\/><br\/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8764b26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8764b26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where does the name \"suppl\u00ec\" come from? <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d55edf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d55edf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The word derives from the French surprise. The term seemingly originated during the French occupation in the early 1800s, when a soldier from Napoleon&#8217;s troops tasted one and exclaimed &#8220;surprise!&#8221;. Over time, it evolved into surprisa, then supprisa, eventually becoming suppr\u00ec and finally suppl\u00ec\u2014the name everyone knows today. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-186c08b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"186c08b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Suppl\u00ec vs Arancini: here are the differences<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aaf4a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1aaf4a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When talking about suppl\u00ec, it is inevitable to bring up their Sicilian cousins: arancini. But what are the differences between these two seemingly similar dishes? Let&#8217;s take a look:  <\/p><ul><li>1. Origin and tradition: Suppl\u00ec are typical of Roman cuisine, whereas arancini come from the Sicilian tradition.<\/li><li>2. Shape: Suppl\u00ec are generally cylindrical, while arancini have a rounder and sometimes pointed shape.<\/li><li>3. Filling: The filling of a suppl\u00ec relies on rag\u00f9 and mozzarella, while arancini can be stuffed with completely different ingredients, such as rag\u00f9 and peas, or butter and ham.<\/li><li>4. Rice: In a suppl\u00ec, the rice is mixed directly into the rag\u00f9 sauce, whereas in arancini, the rice is often white or lightly seasoned with saffron.<br\/><br\/><br\/>All in all, if you want to experience the authentic cuisine of Rome, the suppl\u00ec is exactly what you need.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-027a272 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"027a272\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do we prepare our suppl\u00ec at Pistamentuccia?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dca65a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2dca65a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Out of pure respect for tradition and the true Roman suppl\u00ec, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pistamentuccia.it\/en\/restaurant-menu\/\">our croquettes are prepared with the freshest ingredients and a deep love for the food of our home city<\/a>. To please every palate, this is where our real surprise effect comes into play: we serve our suppl\u00ec in portions of three, featuring three different varieties that change all the time! <\/p><p>Here are our classic versions:<\/p><ul><li>1. Classic tomato suppl\u00ec: The ultimate classic, with rice cooked in tomato sauce and a core of stringy mozzarella inside. One bite and you are instantly in Rome! <\/li><li>2. Coda alla vaccinara (oxtail stew) suppl\u00ec: A must-try variation that merges one of the most loved main courses of Roman cuisine with its enveloping, deeply savoury flavour\u2014a real gem for true connoisseurs.<\/li><li>3. White cacio e pepe suppl\u00ec: Made without tomato, but packed with flavour thanks to the sapidity of Pecorino Romano and the aromatic punch of black pepper. Naturally, the stringy mozzarella heart is a must here too. <\/li><\/ul><p>Every suppl\u00ec is handmade in our kitchen, from cooking the rice to the crunchy breading, and fried to order to guarantee that irresistible crispness that makes every single bite special.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6683cb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6683cb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Suppl\u00ec: a simple, timeless recipe\u2014just like its city! <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e4f1c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e4f1c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A fascinating aspect of the suppl\u00ec is that it started out as a recipe for using up leftovers. In the past, Roman families reused leftover rice to create these croquettes, enriching them with a heart of mozzarella and frying them to create a simple yet incredibly tasty dish. <\/p><p>Today, the suppl\u00ec retains its working-class soul, but adapts beautifully to modern times with new fillings and flavours waiting to be tried.<\/p><p>If you are around Bologna and looking for new flavours, our suppl\u00ec and our Roman cuisine are an experience you cannot miss. Perfect for any occasion, from a quick lunch to a dinner with friends, these little treats will win you over at the very first bite. <\/p><p>Come and visit us! Ce trovi a du passi dar centro\u2014you can find us just a stone&#8217;s throw from the city centre, at via Testoni 2\/b. We highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/3514159007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">booking your table, which you can now do via WhatsApp!<\/a>  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you find yourself in Bologna and fancy a taste of one of the capital&#8217;s most beloved specialities, you are in the right place. Among the great classics of Roman cuisine, the famous suppl\u00ec al telefono simply had to be on the menu here at Pistamentuccia. 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