Il Menù

(01) · Cucina Italiana · Porto
Pappardelle alla Norma from above: wide handmade ribbons with aubergine, tomato sauce, smoked cheese and fried basil.

Everything here is made in house, pasta rolled fresh each morning, sauces simmered slow, ingredients sourced in small batches straight from Italy.

Pasta made this morning, sauced like Sunday.

Bruschette e antipasti da condividere, taglieri di salumi e formaggi, pasta fatta in casa, secondi generosi e la dolcezza per finire.

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01

Le Bruschette

Toasted bread with fresh toppings

  • Bruschetta Primavera

    8 €

    Prosciutto San Daniele DOP, fresh rocket, balsamic vinegar reduction and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP

    Emilia-Romagna · Allergens 1, 7, 12

  • Bruschetta al Pomodoro

    6 €

    Fresh heirloom cherry tomato, garlic oil, basil and extra virgin olive oil

    Lazio · Allergens 1 VG

  • Bruschetta Vegetale

    6,50 €

    Roasted seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs and toasted almonds

    Lazio · Allergens 1 VG

  • Bruschetta Pugliese

    7,50 €

    Fresh burrata, tomato concassè and black olive powder

    Puglia · Allergens 1, 7 VE

  • Bruschetta Caprese

    7,50 €

    Mozzarella campana DOP, fresh beef tomato, basil, oregano and extra virgin olive oil

    Puglia · Allergens 1, 7 VE

02

Antipasti

Small Italian dishes, made in-house and ideal to share

  • Polpette con Ragù e Fondue

    12 €

    Homemade meatballs in slow-cooked tomato ragù, finished with cheese fondue

    Campania · Allergens 1, 3, 7, 9

  • Arancini

    6 €

    Golden crispy rice balls filled with Bolognese sauce, peas and melted cheese, served with mayonnaise

    Sicilia / Campania · Allergens 1, 3, 7

  • Crocchette

    5,50 €

    Crispy potato croquettes with herbs and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, served with aioli

    Sicilia / Campania · Allergens 1, 3, 7

  • Burrata e 'Nduja

    13 €

    Fresh 150g burrata with 'nduja cream and warm sourdough bread

    Puglia / Calabria · Allergens 1, 7

  • Olive della Casa

    5 €

    House olives marinated with herbs, citrus and extra virgin olive oil

    Puglia · Allergens 12 VGGF

03

Taglieri

Italian cured meats and cheeses, served with Grissini

  • Tagliere Misto

    19 €

    A selection of the most famous Italian cured meats: Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP, mortadella al pistacchio, Salame Felino, spicy salami, and mozzarella, served with grissini

    Emilia-Romagna / Friuli-Venezia Giulia / Campania · Allergens 1, 7, 8

  • Tagliere di Mortadella

    13 €

    Mortadella al pistacchio, sliced and served with mozzarella and grissini

    Emilia-Romagna · Allergens 1, 8

  • Tagliere di Prosciutto

    15 €

    Thinly sliced Prosciutto San Daniele DOP served with mozzarella and grissini

    Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Allergens 1

  • Tagliere di Salami

    14 €

    A selection of Italian salami served with mozzarella and grissini

    Campania · Allergens 1

  • Extra Grissini o Pane

    3 €

    Extra grissini or sourdough bread

04

Pasta e Secondi

Classic pasta and main courses, inspired by Italian tradition

  • Lasagna alla Bolognese

    19 €

    Traditional baked lasagna with slow-cooked ragù, béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano

    Emilia-Romagna · Allergens 1, 3, 7, 9

  • Tagliolini al Pesto Trapanese

    17 €

    Fresh homemade tagliolini tossed with toasted almond pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, cherry tomato and extra virgin olive oil

    Liguria · Allergens 1, 3, 7, 8 VE

  • Tagliatelle alla Carbonara

    18 €

    Fresh homemade tagliatelle with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano DOP and black pepper

    Lazio · Allergens 1, 3, 7

  • Mezzelune alla Norma

    21 €

    Fresh homemade ravioli with aubergine, tomato sauce and smoked cheese

    Sicilia · Allergens 1, 3, 7 VE

  • Gnocchi ai Quattro Formaggi

    20 €

    Homemade potato gnocchi, baked with Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Gorgonzola, Pecorino Romano DOP and smoked scamorza

    Campania · Allergens 1, 3, 7 VE

  • Pappardelle alla Sorrentina

    16 €

    Fresh homemade pappardelle with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil

    Campania · Allergens 1, 3, 7 VE

  • Cotoletta con Patatine

    18 €

    Breaded chicken cutlet served with fresh fried potato and house-made mayo

    Lombardia · Allergens 1, 3

  • Parmigiana di Melanzane

    17 €

    Layers of aubergine, tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, baked until golden

    Campania · Allergens 7 VEGF

  • Cous Cous Mediterraneo

    14 €

    A fresh cous cous salad with corn, carrots, walnut raisins and pickled apple

    Toscana / Umbria · Allergens 1, 8 VG

  • Baccalà alla Pizzaiola

    24 €

    Traditional Southern Italian cod simmered in tomato sauce with garlic, oregano, capers and olives

    Napoli · Allergens 1, 14

05

Insalate e Contorni

Fresh salads and simple Italian sides

  • Insalata Verde

    5 €

    Green leaves with extra virgin olive oil and house seasoning

    Lazio · VGGF

  • Insalata Mista

    5,50 €

    Mixed seasonal salad with fresh vegetables and house-made dressing

    Campania · Allergens 10 VGGF

  • Zucchine Marinate

    5 €

    Zucchini marinated with vinegar, mint and olive oil

    Campania · Allergens 12 VGGF

  • Patate al Forno

    4,50 €

    Oven-roasted potatoes with herbs and spices

    Sicilia · VGGF

06

Dolci e Formaggi

Italian desserts and cheese selection

  • Tiramisù Classico

    6,50 €

    Coffee-soaked savoiardi, mascarpone cream and cocoa

    Veneto · Allergens 1, 3, 7

  • Tartufi di Cioccolato

    3 €

    Handmade chocolate truffles with hazelnuts and coconut flakes

    Piemonte · Allergens 6, 7, 8 GF

  • Panna Cotta

    5,50 €

    Toppings: Caramel, cioccolato or red fruits

    Silky Italian cream dessert, served with a delicate finishing sauce and hazelnut sablé crumble

    Piemonte · Allergens 1, 7

  • Tagliere di Formaggi

    14 €

    Chef's selection of 3 cheeses, served with seasonal garnish and Grissini

    Lombardia / Toscana · Allergens 1, 7

VE Vegetarian · VG Vegan · GF Gluten free · Allergens: 1 Gluten, 2 Crustaceans, 3 Eggs, 4 Fish, 5 Peanuts, 6 Soy, 7 Milk/Lactose, 8 Nuts, 9 Celery, 10 Mustard, 11 Sesame, 12 Sulphites, 13 Lupin, 14 Molluscs. Please inform our staff of any allergies or intolerances before ordering.

Taste it for yourself

A bowl of pappardelle alla Norma served with Italian red wine at VERA's terrace-side tables in Porto.
A banquette table at VERA in Porto set with Neapolitan pizza, lasagna, two pasta dishes, an Aperol spritz and white wine.
Two guests sharing lunch at VERA in Porto over pasta, grilled seafood and glasses of Italian wine.