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Core de Roma Trattoria
214 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
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Lunch Menu
Antipasto / Appetizer
Polenta alla Griglia
$8.00
Grilled Polenta (Corn meal) and sweet Italian sausage topped with shaved, Grana Padano cheese
Carciofi alla Core de Roma
$9.00
Our family signature artichokes recipe
Suppli' al Telefono
$8.00
Two hand rolled risotto infused with pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella, cheese and secret spices
Antipasto Italiano
$12.00
An assortment of tasty imported Italian meats and cheeses
Mozzarella Caprese
$10.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Calamari
$10.00
Lightly crisped or grilled calamari served on a bed of greens
Carpaccio di Tonno
$11.00
Sliced fresh Tuna served with greens and parmigiano reggiano cheese
Carpaccio di Bresaola
$11.00
Sliced Bresaola served with greens and parmigiano reggiano cheese
Insalata / Salad
Insalata Mista
$7.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes and olives tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata di Cesare
$8.00
Classic Caesar salad tossed with our chef's dressing and homemade croutons
Insalata di Barbabietole
$8.00
Beets marinated in garlic, fresh mint, salt, pepper and olive oil accompanied with arugula
Insalata di Polpo alla Griglia
$12.00
Grilled octopus served over arugula salad, chopped tomato, and drizzled with balsamic reduction
- Add grilled chicken
- $5.00
- Add grilled shrimp
- $6.00
- Add Crab
- $8.00
Pasta
Ravioli al Formaggio
$13.00
Ricotta ravioli in a pomodoro sauce
Farfalle alla Checca
$13.00
Bow tie pasta with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Spaghetti con Tonno
$16.00
Spaghetti in a pomodoro sauce with imported Italian Tuna and fresh spices
Fettucine Alfredo
$12.00
Fettucine in a cream sauce with parmigiano reggiano
Fettucine alla Bolognese
$14.00
A true taste of Bologna! Home made fettuccine in hearty meat sauce
Gnocchi alla Romana
$14.00
Home made potato dumplings in a fresh pomodoro sauce
Bucatini alla Matriciana or Gricia
$13.00
A true taste of Rome! Bucatini pasta, with pancetta, onion, garlic,and pecorino romano cheese in a red or white sauce
Rigatoni alla Boscaiola
$13.00
A true taste of Abbruzzi! Rigatoni in a light cream sauce with sweet sausage , peas and mushrooms topped with parmigiano reggiano
Linguine con Cozze o Vongole
$17.00
Linguine with mussels or clams in a spicy white or red sauce
Linguine alla Pescatora
$19.00
Linguine with Fresh shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari in a heavenly white wine or red sauce
Capellini ai Granchi
$19.00
Capellini pasta with sautéed spinach, roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes, and crab meat in a delicate white wine sauce
Pollo / Chicken
Pollo Primavera
$13.00
Grilled chicken topped with spring mix, red onions, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon
Pollo Piccata
$13.00
Chicken sautéed in a white wine and lemon demi-glaze
Pollo Marsala
$13.00
Chicken with mushrooms in a Marsala wine reduction
Pollo Core de Roma
$16.00
Chicken breast with crabmeat, spinach, and mozzarella cheese in a blush, wine or red sauce
Vitello / Veal
Vitello Primavera
$15.00
Grilled Veal medallions topped with spring mix, red onions, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon
Vitello Piccata
$15.00
Veal medallions sautéed in a white wine and lemon sauce
Vitello Marsala
$15.00
Veal medallions with mushrooms in a Marsala wine reduction
Vitello Core de Roma
$18.00
Veal medallions with mushrooms in a Marsala wine reduction
Antipasto / Appetizer
Carciofi alla Core de Roma
$12.00
Our family signature artichoke recipe
Bruschetta
$7.00
Grilled home made bread topped with tomato, onion, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Suppli' al Telefono
$9.00
A Roman tradition! Two hand rolled risotto infused with pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese and secret spices
Mozzarella Caressed
$10.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Polpette (Meat Balls)
$10.00
Our family recipe home made only beef big meat balls in a marinara sauce with ricotta cheese on top
Cozze (Mussels)
$12.00
Mussels sautéed in a white wine or marinara sauce
Calamari Fritti or alla Grilled
$12.00
Lightly crisped or grilled calamari served on a bed of greens
Antipasto Italiano
$14.00
An assortment of tasty imported Italian prosciutto, capicolla, sopressata and mortadella; complimented with olives, provolone and fresh mozzarella cheese
Vongole (Clams)
$14.00
Little neck Clams sautéed in a white wine or marinara sauce
Trippa alla Romana
$14.00
A true taste of Rome! Tripe Roman style, is a masterpiece by itself if you like tripe
Insalata / Salad
Insalata Mista
$8.00
Mixed greens, tomatoes and olives tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Insalata Cesare
$9.00
Classic Caesar salad tossed with our chef's dressing
- Add grilled chicken
- $4.00
- Add grilled shrimp
- $6.00
- Add crab
- $8.00
Insalata Core de Roma
$13.00
A true taste of Rome! Spinach, goat cheese, raisins, roasted walnuts, in a sherry balsamic vinaigrette
Pasta
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
$14.00
A true taste of Rome! Spaghetti with roasted garlic, red hot pepper, and extra virgin olive oil
Spaghetti a Cacio e Pepe
$14.00
A true taste of Rome! Spaghetti with pecorino romano and fresh black pepper sauce
Pasta al Pomodoro
$15.00
Light San Marzano tomato sauce kissed with basil, garlic,and extra virgin olive oil; served over your choice of pasta
Penne all'Arrabbiata
$15.00
A true taste of Rome! Penne pasta in a hot red sauce.
Penne alla Vodka
$16.00
A true taste of Bologna! Penne pasta in vodka tomato cream pink sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
$16.00
A true taste of Rome! Fettuccine in a cream sauce with parmigiano reggiano
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
$16.00
A true taste of Rome! Spaghetti in a red sauce with roasted garlic, anchovies, capers, and black olives
Fettucine alla Bolognese
$18.00
A true taste of Bologna! Home made fettuccine in hearty meat sauce
Gnocchi alla Romana or Gorgonzola
$18.00
A true taste of Rome! Home made potato dumplings in a fresh tomato or gorgonzola cheese sauce
Rigatoni alla Boscaiola
$18.00
A true taste of Abbruzzi! Rigatoni in a light cream sauce with sweet sausage , peas and mushrooms topped with parmigiano reggiano; fresh black pepper recommended
Bucatini alla Matriciana
$18.00
A true taste of Rome! Bucatini or rigatoni pasta, with pancetta, onion, garlic, and pecorino romano cheese in a red sauce
Lasagna alla Romana
$19.00
A true taste of Rome! sauce ~ Home made Lasagna in hearty meat sauce
Spaghetti with Mussels
$17.00
Spaghetti with mussels in a white wine or red sauce
Linguine with Clams
$19.00
Linguine with clams in a white wine or red sauce
Linguine alla Pescatora
$24.00
Fresh shrimp, mussels, clams and calamari in a heavenly white wine or red sauce
Pollo / Chicken
Pollo Primavera
$19.00
Grilled Chicken breast topped with spring mix, red onions, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon
Pollo Parmigiana
$20.00
Breaded Chicken in a marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella; served with spaghetti
Pollo Al Marsala
$20.00
Chicken breast with mushrooms in a Marsala wine reduction
Pollo Francese
$20.00
Egg dipped Chicken breast sautéed with white wine and lemon
Pollo Valdostana
$20.00
Chicken breast sautéed in a demi-glaze, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese
Pollo Piccata al Limone
$20.00
Chicken breast sautéed in a white wine and lemon demi-glaze
Pollo Saltimbocca Alla Romana
$20.00
A true taste of Rome! Chicken breast sautéed in a touch of white wine, topped with sage and prosciutto
Pollo Con Gamberi e Scampi
$21.00
Sautéed Chicken breast and shrimp, with sun dried tomatoes, in a slightly spicy white wine sauce
Pollo Core de Roma
$23.00
A true taste of Rome! Chicken breast with crabmeat, spinach, and mozzarella cheese in a blush, wine or red sauce.. It'll warm your heart!
Vitello / Veal
Vitello Primavera
$22.00
Grilled Veal scaloppine topped with spring mix, red onions, tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon
Vitello Parmigiana
$23.00
Veal cutlet in a marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella; served with spaghetti
Vitello Al Marsala
$23.00
Veal scaloppine with mushrooms in a Marsala wine reduction
Vitello Francese
$23.00
Egg dipped Veal scaloppine, sautéed with white wine and lemon
Vitello Valdostana
$23.00
Veal scaloppine sautéed in a demi-glaze, topped with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese
Vitello Piccata al Limone
$23.00
Veal scaloppine sautéed in a white wine and lemon demi-glaze
Vitello Saltimbocca All Romana
$23.00
A true taste of Rome! Veal scaloppine sautéed in a touch of white wine, topped with sage and prosciutto
Vitello Con Gamberi e Scampi
$24.00
Sautéed Veal scaloppine and shrimp, with sun dried tomatoes,in a slightly spicy white wine sauce
Vitello Core de Roma
$26.00
A true taste of Rome! Veal scaloppine with crabmeat, spinach, and mozzarella cheese in a blush, wine or red sauce..It'll warm your heart!
Ossobuco di Vitello
$29.00
A true taste of Rome! Oven baked veal shank, served over risotto
Manzo / Beef
Filetto Alla Griglia
$28.00
Mouth-watering 8oz. Filet Mignon on the grill
Coda alla Vaccinara
$28.00
A true taste of Rome! Coda alla Vaccinara is a traditional Roman stew made of "oxtail" and various vegetables
Trippa alla Romana
$20.00
A true taste of Rome! Tripe Roman style, is a masterpiece by itself if you like tripe.
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General Info
Cuisine
Italian
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday:
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday:
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday:
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Sunday:
4:00pm - 9:30pm
About Us
Core de Roma Trattoria is a casual, intimate, family owned Trattoria, offering authentic Roman cuisine while upholding the best of Roman tradition. Some examples of our mouth watering Roman delicacies include our signature Artichokes alla Romana, Saltimbocca, and Bucatini all'amatriciana. Contrary to what some people say, we spelled our name as "Core de Roma" intentionally, meaning "The Heart of Rome" in our family's dialect. Our ultimate goal is to make all of our customers feel like family through our cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and home-made dishes. At Core De Roma you can expect the true heart of Rome in the heart of Philly.