La Roma Menu
Welcome to La Roma, a hidden gem nestled on Queen St E in Toronto, where vintage charm meets authentic Italian cuisine. This restaurant wows guests with a menu that boasts homemade dishes crafted with love. It's more than just a place to eat; it's an experience that invites you to savor each moment.
- Tagliatelle Delights: Indulge in their sumptuous tagliatelle, where juicy chicken and plump shrimp dance together in a vibrant pesto.
- Seafood Extravaganza: The mixed fish plate impresses, rivaling dishes priced much higher elsewhere.
- Decadent Desserts: Don't miss the tiramisu—heralded by patrons as among the best, it offers a sweet finale to your meal.
With warm hospitality from staff like Marco and attentive service, every visit feels like dining with family. La Roma is truly a must-try for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Italy in a cozy atmosphere!
Appetizers/Antipasti
Bruschetta
Italian toasted bread topped with freshly diced tomatoes, basil , oregano
Crocchette di patate
crispy breaded mashed potato cakes stuffed with grana Padano Cheese
arancino di riso
rissoto balls stuffed with mozzarella, parmaginia, peas & ground beef (3pcs)
la Caprese
a classic salad of fior di latte, sliced tomato, arugula, basil & extra virgin olive oil
Mozzarella di bufala
bufala mozzarella with thinly sliced proscuitto di parma & tomatoes
frittura di pesce
shrimp & calamari dusted in special seasoning & fried to perfection
antipasto della casa
prosciutto, casareccia sausage, salami, mixed grilled vegetables, parmagiano cheese, & spiced olive
mussels marinara
mussels steamed in tomato sauce, garlic & wine broth
antipasto la roma
a variety of marinated mixed grilled vegetables
calamari alla grillia
2 pcs of grilled calamari, warm Moroccan black olives, fresh diced tomato salsa & chopped green onions
regular garlic bread with cheese
grilled bread mixed with herbs & butter baked to perfection
Salad/Insalata
insalata di fungi
warm wild mushroom salad, organic greens, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
baby arugula salad with tonno
baby arugula salad mixed with olive oil dressing
caeser romaine hearts
romaine lettuce with parmigiana shards, caesar dressing & croutons
insalata la capricciosa
mixed green salad diced tomato radicchio fennel with a balsamic dressing
Greek salad
romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, light oregano, light olive oil & feta cheese
soup of the day
Panini Sandwiches
polpette/meatball
succulent homemade mealball smothered in tomato sauce cheese
pollo/chicken
oven roasted chicken sauteed in white wine, tomato sauce & arugula
prosciutto/ham
savoury prosciutto fi parma, fior di latte, fresh tomato & arugula
porchetta/pork
traditional slow roasted pork sauteed in white wine, sugo & cherry tomatoes
vittelo/veal
grilled veal cutlets with tomato sauce & sauce
cold cut sandwiches
prosciutto crudo ham, hot soppresseta salami, fior di latte, arugula & sliced tomatoes.
vegetable sandwiches
mixed grill vegetables with pesto & fior di latte
Primi
pappardelle al fungi
delicate pasta ribbons with mixed mushroom, asparagus & walnuts
pasta promodoro
spaghetti or penne pasta with fresh cherry tomato & basil sauce
pasta alla bolongese
rigatoni or spaghetti in slow cooked tomato meat sauce
spaghetti carbonara
spaghetti pasta with grana padano cheese, egg yolk & crispy guanciale
ravioli pasta
delicate pasta pillows stuffed with ricotta , spinach, fresh tomato sauce & basil
lasagna traditional Italian
layers of fresh pasta baked with ground beef, besciamel, fior di latte & tomato sauce & side pasta promodoro
pasta salsiccia
bucattini pasta con salsiccia e rapine & pecorino cheese
penne alla vodka
pancetta, prosciutto, tomato cream sauce
linguine alla scoglio
linguine pasta with bounty of clams, mussels, shrimps, octopus, scallops & fresh cherry tomatoes
risotto alla fungi
arborio rice with porchini cremini & button mushroom
tagliatelle al cinghiale
slow cooked wild boar ragu with cherry tomato & white wine
risotta alla pescatora
arborio rice with bounty of clams, mussels, shrimps, octopus, scallops & fresh cherry tomatoes
gnocchi quattro formaggi/meat sauce
ricotta gnocchi with mixed 4 cheese sauce
melanzane e' parmagiano
battered layer of eggplant baked in tomato sauce with parmigiana & side mixed vegetables.
tagliatelle, chicken, shrimp with pesto
homemade tagliatelle pasta with chicken breast & black tiger shrimp, red pepper, basil pesto creamy sauce
Veal/Vitello
veal scaloppini alla lemon
scaloppini with seasonal vegetables & roasted potato
veal marsala wine sauce
marsala wine sauce with seasonal vegetables & roasted potato
veal mushroom sauce
mushroom sauce with seasonal vegetables & roasted potato
costolette d'angello/lamb chop
grilled lamb chop with seasonal vegetables & roasted potato
bisctecca all grille/grille steak
12 oz of NY angus striploin grilled to desired temperature with seasonal vegetables & roasted potato
veal parmigiana
veal breaded with tomato sauce & mozzarella with grana padano cheese
Piatti/Secondi
chicken scaloppini alla lemon
with seasonal vegetables & roasted potato
chicken marsala wine sauce
with seasonal vegetables & roasted potato
chicken mushroom sauce
with seasonal vegetables & roasted potato
chicken parmigiana
2 pcs chicken breast coated with seasonal breadcrumbs. topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, & grana padano cheese
galleto al mattone
oven roasted free range chicken, white wine, lemon herb juice & side pasta penne promodoro
Fish/Pesce
seabass/spigolla alla grille
whole seabass with grille roasted potato & seasonal vegetables
salmon alla grille
12 oz atlantic salmon in mediterranean sauce, roasted potato & vegetables
mixed grilled fish/girigliata mista
mixed grilled fish with half salmon, half seabass, one large calamari, three Shrimps, roasted potato & seasonal vegetables
Pizza
alla margherita
fior di latte, tomato sauce, basil & extra virgin olive oil
la vegetarian
fior di latte, roasted red peppers, mixed mushrooms, grilled zucchini & eggplant
la quattro formaggi
fior di latte, grana padano, blue cheese & asiago cheese
patate e' salsiccia
fior di latte, potato & sausage
la boscaiola
fior di latte, mushroom & sausage
alla pollo
fior di latte, chicken breast, mushroom, roasted red peppers & goat cheese
la capricciosa
fior di latte, prosciutto di parma, mushroom, black olives, artichokes, egg & tomato sauce
la bresaola
fior di latte, bresoala meat, arugula, sliced grana padano
la napoli
tomato sauce, fior di latte, anchovies, & capers
la margherita con mozzarella di bufala
tomato sauce, mozzarella di bufala & basil
alla quatto stagione
fior di latte, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, black olives & tomato sauce
pepperoni pizza
tomato sauce, fior di latte, pepperoni
alla fungi di tartufo oil
fior di latte, sliced mushroom & tomato sauce
la diavola
fior di latte, tomato sauce & spicy salami
calzone
fior di latte, tomato sauce, mushroom & prosciutto crudo
Desserts/Dolci
pizza alla nutella
cheese cake
Tartufo
artisan gelato
penna cotta
creme brulee
tiramisu
ricotta e pera
Coffee/Tea
regular or decaf
espresso
double espresso
espresso macchiato
cappuccino
americano
specialty coffee
Kalua Bailys Irish Cream 5oz Grand Marnier
Tea
orange pekoe earl grey green tea chamomile lemon mint pepper mint