Pure Italian Kitchen
The Roberto's Amsterdam philosophy is simple, yet complicated: truly Italian in every sense of the word. We take the responsability of preserving the culinary heritage and traditional dishes of the cucina italiana very seriously.
This means that our à-la-carte menu only consists of pure Italian dishes, are made with traditional ingredients and based on seasonal ingredients from the various regions of Italy.
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L’aperitivo € 40
for two persons
The Italian aperitivo tradition goes back to the Roman Empire and is still very popular today, not only to relax or to get ready for the evening, but also as a time of the day when you can meet your friends and family and enjoy a delicious aperitivo, leaving your worries behind.
Our selection of snacks consists of:
Burrata, Salumi, Mountain cheeses, Panzerotti, Arancini, Ascolana olives, Bigné with baccalá, taste of Parmigiana
Burrata, Salumi, Mountain cheeses, Panzerotti, Arancini, Ascolana olives, Bigné with baccalá, taste of Parmigiana
Antipasti
Burrata alla Roberto’s
20
Apulian burrata, green chicory, Altamura beans, Bronte pistachio EVO oil
Baccalá mantecato alla veneziana
25
A Venetian classic since 1586: salted cod with cream served on grilled polenta
Tartare di tonno
24
Yellow fin tuna tartar, Sicilian caponata
Parmigiana di melanzane
18
Traditional Sicilian Parmigiana
Il Carpaccio sbagliato
23
The “wrong” carpaccio: the classic, with arugula and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Il Carpaccio 'Cipriani'
23
The classic recipe from Harry's Bar in Venice, from the fifties: Thinly sliced beef, Cipriani sauce.
Bruschette
Selezione di bruschette
15
Selection of 3 bruschette:
Tuscan black cabbage and sausage,
Venetian creamed cod,
Smoked Mozzarella and Emilian ‘agro di mosto’
Tuscan black cabbage and sausage,
Venetian creamed cod,
Smoked Mozzarella and Emilian ‘agro di mosto’
La Zuppa
Zuppa di pomodoro
16
Roberto's tomato soup, Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons
Ribollita Toscana
18
The re-boiled:
Tuscan bean soup with winter vegetables
Tuscan bean soup with winter vegetables
Primi
Tagliolini al burro e Parmigiano Reggiano
21
Homemade tagliolini with 30 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Ask for truffle availability.
Saccottini di Brasato
25
Homemade pasta, filled with beef stew, served with hazelnut butter and vin brulé
Penne alla Norma
19
Bellini's favourite: penne with tomatoes, fried aubergine, salted ricotta
Linguine alle vongole
26
Linguine pasta with Venus clams, DOP black Voghiera garlic and candied chili peppers
Spaghetti di Gragnano ‘Cacio e Pepe’
23
The quintessencial Roman pasta: IGP Spaghetti di Gragnano, Pecorino “Crosta Nera”, black pepper
Risotto al Radicchio
24
Risotto with radicchio, red wine and mountain cheeses
Primissimo € 46
for two persons
To share together:
Ravioli di carne al burro nocciola
Spaghetti 'Cacio e Pepe'
Risotto al Radicchio
Ravioli di carne al burro nocciola
Spaghetti 'Cacio e Pepe'
Risotto al Radicchio
Secondi
Pescato del Giorno
48
Collection of fish and seafood prepared to your liking: grilled, fried or in soup. Served with lemon marinated fennel.
Branzino alla plancia
40
Line-caught sea bass, chickpea cream and Tuscan black cabbage, served with Livornese sauce
Rombo gratinato
42
Turbot in a crust of Pecorino cheese, potatoes from the oven, garlic cream.
Pollo al Marsala
36
Chicken breast cooked in butter and sage, served with seasonal mushrooms and salsa al Marsala
Guancia di vitello al Barolo
42
Stewed veal cheek in Barolo wine, served with potato cream
Cotolette di agnello
45
Breaded Lamb cutlets, served with Savoia cabbage and rosemary potatoes
Contorni
Insalata verde
7
Seasonal green salad with balsamic
Insalata di cicoria
7
Red endive and orange salad with young balsamic
Funghi di stagione
10
Sautéed seasonal mushrooms
Cavolo nero
6
Tuscan black cabbage with lemon and olive oil
Patate al rosmarino
6
Roasted poatoes, chili mayonnaise
Broccoletti all'aglio, olio e peperoncino
8
Long stem broccoli, garlic, olive oil, chili
Dolci
Fondente al cioccolato
16
Hot chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream
Tiramisú
15
The classic Roberto’s recipe! Savoiardi soaked in espresso, mascarpone cream with a touch of Grappa
Cremoso di Pistacchi
14
Pistachios “Parfait” with red orange’s heart
Torta della Nonna
13
Grandmother’s cake: frolla crust, pastry cream and pine kernels
Gelati
5
(Price per scoop)
Vanilla bean, Strawberry, Lemon, Dark chocolate, Coffee, Pistachio
Vanilla bean, Strawberry, Lemon, Dark chocolate, Coffee, Pistachio
L’aperitivo
I COCKTAILS
Roberto’s Spritz
12
Orange zest infused Berto Aperitivo and Berto Bitter, Prosecco, Soda water.
Apollolan Negroni
12
Thyme infused Malfy Gin, Carpano Antica Formula vermouth, Campari Bitter.
Lady Negroni
13
Italicus Bergamot Rosolio, Pink pepper infused Campari, Mancino Ambrato vermouth.
Franciacorta Cocktail
15
Vanilla syrup, Vecchia Romagna italian brandy, Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta.
LE BOLLICINE
Masi Moxxé Brut, Cantine Masi
9
Bottle 45
Pinot Grigio, Verduzzo.
Prosecco Valdobbiadene ‘Setage’ DOCG Extra Dry
12
Bottle 60
Glera, Verdiso.
Franciacorta DOCG, Ca’del Bosco, Prestige Cuvée
16
Bottle 80
Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero.
Franciacorta DOCG, Ca’del Bosco, Rosé Cuvée
100
Per bottle
Pinot Nero, Chardonnay.
ALCOHOL FREE
Bottega Zero White, Sparkling Life, Bottega
6
Bottle 30
Made from white wine must.
Bottega Zero Rosé, Sparkling Life, Bottega
6
Bottle 30
Made from red wine must.
LA BIRRA
Birra Antoniana Marechiaro, Bionda Premium, Birrificio Antoniano
7
A crisp blonde beer with a good malty body that sustains the herbal and floral aromas of hops.
Birra Antoniana Altinate, Italian Pale Lager, Birrificio Antoniano
8
Deep gold hopped lager, pale colour, creamy texture. Intense, elegant fruitiness. Delicate malted finish.
Nord Italia
PIEMONTE
Not only truffle, hazelnuts and chocolate. Piemonte is known for its brasati in Barolo, soups and Agnolotti. The whites are rich in minerality while Nebbiolo grape makes wines which are perfect companions for this rich dishes.
Gavi DOCG, ‘Minaia’ 2020, Bergaglio
8
Bottle 40
White, Cortese.
Roero DOCG, ‘Bricco Ciliege’ 2021, Almondo
60
Per bottle
White, Roero Arneis.
Colli Tortonesi DOC, ‘Derthona’ 2019, Colombera
85
Per bottle
White, Timorasso.
Alba DOC, Barbera 2020, Boglietti
50
Per bottle
Red, Barbera D’Alba.
Langhe DOC, Nebbiolo 2020, Parusso
15
Bottle 75
Red, Nebbiolo.
Barolo DOCG, ‘Riserva’ 2015, Batasiolo
120
Per bottle
Red, Nebbiolo.
Barolo DOCG, ‘Briccolina’ 2012, Batasiolo
160
Per bottle
Red, Nebbiolo.
Barbaresco DOCG 2013, Gaja
400
Per bottle
Red, Nebbiolo.
TRENTINO
The coldest region express its cooking with warming dishes, from Canederli to Spatzle. House of Dolomiti wines, the whites are refreshing and fruity, the reds deep and tannic.
Südtirol DOC, ‘Puiten’ 2020, Cantina Colterenzio
10
Bottle 50
White, Pinot Grigio.
Alto Adige DOC, ‘Kerner’ 2018, Villscheider
60
Per bottle
White, Kerner.
Südtirol DOC, ‘Sand’ 2020, Cantina Colterenzio
80
Per bottle
White, Moscato Giallo.
Südtirol DOC, Pinot Nero 2020, Cantina Colterenzio
10
Bottle 50
Red, Pinot Nero.
Südtirol DOC, Lagrein 2020, Franz Haas
75
Per bottle
Red, Lagrein.
Dolomiti IGT, Teroldego 2018, Elisabetta Foradori
95
Per bottle
Red, Teroldego Rotaliano.
VENETO
Bigoli, Polenta: the cuisine from Veneto has always been thought to be the richest one, therefore is perfect to pair with the mineral local grape varietes Garganega and Corvina.
Soave Classico DOC 2021, Suavia
40
Per bottle
White, Garganega.
‘Monte Carbonare’ DOC 2020, Suavia
12
Bottle 60
White, Garganega.
Soave ‘La Rocca’ DOCG 2020, Pieropan
80
Per bottle
White, Garganega.
Bardolino DOC 2021, Massimo Ronca
7
Bottle 35
Red, Corvina, Rondinella.
Valpolicella DOCG, Ripasso 2018, Corte Sant’Alda
75
Per bottle
Red, Corvina, Corvina Grossa, Rondinella.
Valpolicella DOCG, Amarone ‘Garzon’ 2016, Pieropan
160
Per bottle
Red, Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara.
SOMMELIER’S CHOICES FROM NORTH
Lugana DOP, ‘Felugan’ 2020, Cascina Feliciana
50
Per bottle
White, Lombardia, Lugana.
Colli Orientali DOC, ‘Eclisse’ 2019, La Roncaia
90
Per bottle
White, Friuli, Sauvignon Blanc, Picolit.
Venezia Giulia IGT, ‘Ribolla’, Josko Gravner
130
Per bottle
White, Friuli, Ribolla Gialla.
Colli Orientali DOC, ‘Refosco’ 2016, La Roncaia
100
Per bottle
Red, Friuli, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso.
Centro Italia
TOSCANA
Famous for its oils and steaks, Tuscan cooking is based upon using the freshest and simplest ingredients of the season. Classis sangiovese and Super Tuscan blends are the tannic balance for light Triglie Livornese or powerful Bistecche!
Scantianum IGT 2021, Cantina di Scansano
7
Bottle 35
White, Vermentino, Ansonica, Trebbiano, Malvasia.
Vernaccia DOCG 2019, Montenidoli
60
Per bottle
White, Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
Canaiuolo IGP Rosato 2021, Montenidoli
12
Bottle 60
Rose, Canaiolo.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2020, Pupille
45
Per bottle
Red, Sangiovese, Alicante.
Bolgheri DOC, Bruciato 2020, Antinori
12
Bottle 60
Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah.
Chianti Riserva DOCG 2017, Cav. d’Oro
80
Per bottle
Red, Sangiovese.
Brunello Pelagrilli DOCG 2017, Pacenti
100
Per bottle
Red, Sangiovese.
Brunello Pian delle Vigne DOCG 2013, Antinori
200
Per bottle
Red, Sangiovese.
Sassicaia DOC 2012, Tenuta San Guido
450
Per bottle
Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot.
ABRUZZO
Arrosticini, Ventricina, Agnello and Pecora are the four cardinal points of the typical Abruzzo cuisine. The infamous Montepulciano grape makes wine to pair those strong flovours in a classy way.
Trebbiano ‘Terrana’ DOC 2020, Nicodemi
8
Bottle 40
White, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo.
Trebbiano ‘Notari’ Superiore DOC 2019, Nicodemi
50
Per bottle
White, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo.
Montepulciano ‘Terrana’ DOC 2020, Nicodemi
8
Bottle 40
Red, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
Colline Teramane ‘Notari’ Superiore DOCG 2019, Nicodemi
65
Per bottle
Red, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
Colline Teramane ‘Neromoro’ Riserva DOCG 2015, Nicodemi
90
Per bottle
Red, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.
MARCHE
Rich pasta dishes, barbecued meats, simple stews are the most common dishes in the kitchen Marchigiane. Local grape varieties wines gives the acidity and the fruityness to balance the flavours.
Verdicchio ‘Raggi d’uva’ DOC 2021, Boccafosca
7
Bottle 35
White, Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi.
‘Chicca’ Marche IGT 2020, Pantaleone
45
Per bottle
White, Passerina.
‘Onirocep’ Marche DOC 2020, Pantaleone
60
Per bottle
White, Pecorino.
Rosso Piceno ‘Raggi d’uva’ DOC 2020, Boccafosca
11
Bottle 55
Red, Montepulciano, Sangiovese.
Marche Rosso ‘Campalliano’ IGT 2018, Vignamato
65
Per bottle
Red, Montepulciano, Sangiovese.
SOMMELIER’S CHOICES FROM CENTRAL
Castello della Sala IGT ‘Bramito’ 2021, Marchesi Antinori
65
Per bottle
White, Umbria, Chardonnay.
Castello della Sala IGT ‘Bramito’ 2021, Marchesi Antinori
80
Per bottle
White, Umbria, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon.
Castello della Sala IGT ‘Cervaro della Sala’ 2019, Marchesi Antinori
140
Per bottle
White, Umbria, Chardonnay, Grechetto.
Sud Italia e Isole
CAMPANIA
The Parthenopean cuisine embrace both sea and land, creating a range of dishes very versatile. The local grapes varieties grow on voulcanic soil, expressing mineral flavours from the Vesuvio.
Campi Flegrei DOC Falanghina 2020, La Sibilla
40
Per bottle
White, Falanghina.
Greco di Tufo DOCG 2020, Le Ormere
10
Bottle 50
White, Greco di Tufo.
Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2018, Sarno 1860
65
Per bottle
White, Fiano di Avellino.
Campi Flegrei DOC Piedirosso 2020, La Sibilla
8
Bottle 40
Red, Piedirosso.
Campi Flegrei ‘Vigna Madre’ DOC 2015, Sibilla
65
Per bottle
Red, Piedirosso.
Taurasi DOCG 2017, Donnachiara
80
Per bottle
Red, Aglianico.
PUGLIA
The Cucina pugliese is very attached to traditions and its olives, which make some of the best oils in Italy. The wine grapes are an heritage from the Greeks who have been influencing this culture for centuries.
Salento IGP ‘Pepenero Bianco’ 2020, Cignomoro
7
Bottle 35
White, Bianco d’Alessano, Verdeca, Minutolo.
Puglia IGT ‘Contrade’ , Masseria Li Veli
55
Per bottle
White, Malvasia Bianca, Chardonnay.
Salento IGP ‘Girofle’ 2020, Garofano
9
Bottle 45
Rose, Negramaro.
Copertino DOC ‘Eloquenzia’ 2017, Garofano
8
Bottle 40
Red, Negramaro.
Salento IGT ‘Orion’ 2020, Masseria Li Veli
55
Per bottle
Red, Primitivo.
SICILIA
Arancini, Pasta alla Norma, Cannoli. Sicily is world known as one of the best region in Italy and the wine are an explosion of minerality and voulcanic flavours. Nero d’Avola and Grillo are remarkably known all over Europe.
Sicilia DOC, ‘Timpa’ 2021, Feudo Montoni
9
Bottle 45
White, Grillo.
Sicilia DOC, ‘Timpa’ 2021, Feudo Montoni
60
Per bottle
White, Catarratto.
Etna Bianco DOC, ‘Guardoilvento’ 2020, Pietro Caciorgna
80
Per bottle
White, Carricante.
Sicilia DOC, ‘Lagnusa’ 2019, Feudo Montoni
9
Bottle 45
Red, Nero d’Avola.
Etna Rosso DOC ‘Guardoilvento’ 2020, Pietro Caciorgna
65
Per bottle
Red, Nerello Mascalese.
SOMMELIER’S CHOICES FROM SOUTH
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Vermentino 2020, Sa Raja
50
Per bottle
White, Sardegna, Vermentino di Gallura.
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, ‘Mamuthone’ 2020, Giuseppe Sedilesu
60
Per bottle
Red, Sardegna, Cannonau.
Aglianico del Vulture DOCG, ‘Grifalco’ 2013, Damaschito
80
Per bottle
Red, Basilicata, Aglianico.
Dopo Cena
VINI DOLCI
Moscato d’Asti DOCG, Moscato 2021, Prunotto
11
Moscato Bianco.
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, Recioto 2018, Corte Sant’Alda
12
Corvina Grossa , Rondinella.
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC, Vin Santo 2011, Badia a Coltibuono
13
Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Bianca Lunga.
VINI FORTIFICATI
Dry vermouth, Secco, Mancino
8
Clear, super dry, with flavours of lemon grass, dog rose, marjoram, cardamon.
Amber vermouth, Bianco Ambrato, Mancino
8
Slightly amber, with notes of chamomile, ginger, aloe vera, quinine.
Vermouth del Professore , Vermouth di Torino Rosso
8
Wormwood, Alpine mint, rhubarb, cloves, mace enflavoured.
Antica Formula 1786, Antonio Carpano
8
Bold, rich sweet structure with notes of vanilla and spices.
Chinato Vermouth, Mancino
8
Sweet, fruity with notes of both red and black fruits.
LIQUORI
Limoncello, Deta Distilleria
7
Lemon liqueur. The most typical after meal liqueur.
Crema al caffè Dinero, Berta Distillerie
8
Perfect combination of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans, creating a dark flavoured liquer.
Amaretto Originale, Disaronno
9
Infused almonds to produce an elegant and very gentle drink.
Sambuca Extra, Molinari
9
Anise-flavoured liqueur, served with coffee beans on the side.
AMARI
Amaro Ramazzotti, Fratelli Ramazzotti
8
Bothanical distilled, aromatic and herbaceous.
Amaro Averna, Fratelli Averna
9
Dried flowers, spices and liquorice flavoured.
Amaro Montenegro 1885, Gruppo Montenegro
9
Vanilla, orange peels and eucalyptus outstanding digestive.
BRANDY
Vecchia Romagna ‘Etichetta Nera’
13
Distilled from Trebbiano grapes in the French “Charentais” style, the unique italian brandy.