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Sicilian-Mediterranean Seafood · Trastevere, Rome

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Sea crudités, reinterpreted Sicilian classics, and a catch that changes every day. Thirty intimate covers, a stone's throw from the Tiber, Friend of the Sea certified.

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  • Trastevere, Roma
  • Friend of the Sea
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Roman by circumstance,

Sicilian by origin,

Mediterranean by choice.

  • zero-km — where possible
  • Friend of the Sea
Today's Catch
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The menu changes every day

 

Each morning the catch arrives fresh and, wherever possible, at zero kilometres, and from it the Chef composes the menu of the day: no rigid formula, only the inspiration of what the sea has offered.

Paccheri from North to South
Paccheri from North to South
  • Gambero Rosso di Mazara
  • Ostriche Fine de Claire
  • Scampi
  • Cicale di mare
  • Tonno
  • Ricciola
The Raw Bar

Treasures from the deep

Raw Mazara red prawns, Fine de Claire oysters, langoustines and mantis shrimp: crudo is our signature story. A small sequence of the sea as a prelude, from the glass to the table.

Chef's signature

Vertical Crudités Tasting

An assortment of 2 oysters, 2 Mazara red prawns, 2 langoustines, tartare and carpaccio.

€0
Chef's signature

Raw Mazara Red Prawns

Raw Mazara red prawns in their purity with an assortment of citrus gel (4-5 pcs).

€0
Platter of raw oysters and shellfish

Oysters & Shellfish Platter

Raw platter of 2 oysters, 2 Mazara red prawns, 2 langoustines and 2 mantis shrimp.

€0
Lo Russo tuna tartare

Lo Russo Tuna Tartare

Tuna tartare with liquorice mayonnaise and a crumble of hazelnuts and pistachios.

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The Menu

The Menu

The catch changes daily: this is our repertoire, but always ask for the Chef's off-menu specials. Prices in euros. Allergens flagged; bread and cover charge applies.

Our signature story: Sicilian raw seafood.

  • Raw Mazara Red Prawns — Chef's signature

    €32

    Raw Mazara red prawns in their purity with an assortment of citrus gel (4-5 pcs).

    • Crustaceans
    • Sulphites

  • French Oysters, Au Naturel — Chef's signature

    €18

    Fine de Claire N°1 oysters (4 pcs).

    • Molluscs

  • Lo Russo Tuna Tartare — Chef's signature

    €12

    Tuna tartare with liquorice mayonnaise and a crumble of hazelnuts and pistachios.

    • Fish
    • Eggs
    • Tree nuts

  • Vassilissa Tartare

    €12

    Tartare of the day's catch marinated in lime, Greek sauce and toasted almonds.

    • Fish
    • Tree nuts
    • Milk/Lactose

  • Mediterranean Sea Carpaccio

    €12

    Amberjack carpaccio cured in balanced salt, crudité of vegetables and apple-turmeric gel.

    • Fish
    • Sulphites

  • Northern Seas Carpaccio

    €10

    Citrus-cured salmon on brioche, tzatziki sauce and a medley of fruit coulis.

    • Fish
    • Gluten
    • Milk/Lactose
    • Eggs

Bread & cover charge applies · the catch changes daily

Set Menu

Mare Nostrum Set Menu

Three courses: house starter, a first and a main, with water, service and coffee included. Served at dinner. Not combinable with other promotions.

€35

per person

Aperitivo

Aperitivo at Mare Nostrum

Tuesday to Sunday, 6:00–8:00 pm

The sea's golden hour. A glass in hand, the Tiber a few steps away, and a small sequence of raw and fried bites as a prelude to dinner. Fine de Claire oysters, the day's tartare scented with Sicily, anchovy-and-stracciatella crostini, king prawns in kataifi: the Mediterranean in aperitivo form. Pair it with our signature serve, the Cocktail Mare Nostrum.

Aperitivo · SignatureCocktail Mare NostrumOur signature house serve.
The Cellar

Sparkling, champagne & wines of the sea

A list built for the sea: sparkling and champagne, whites with character, a few reds and dessert wines. From an everyday bubble to a contemplative glass, every label is chosen to converse with the catch.

Praise
Friend of the Sea — sustainable fishing certificationRestaurant Guru — Best Fish in Rome 2024TimeOut — among the best restaurants in RomeRomaToday — among Rome's best couscousLa Repubblica — "A corner of the sea in Trastevere"TripAdvisor — Travelers' Choice 2024Google 4,4 ★
The Room

A corner of the sea in Trastevere

Mare Nostrum was born of a longing: for the Sicilian sea, its light and its flavours, carried into the alleys of Trastevere. Roman by circumstance, Sicilian by origin, Mediterranean by choice, the name holds all our respect for the lands the sea unites, for their traditions and their history.

Each morning the catch arrives fresh and, wherever possible, at zero kilometres, and from it the Chef composes the menu of the day: no rigid formula, only the inspiration of what the sea has offered. Raw red prawns from Mazara, oysters, and Sicilian classics reimagined with a contemporary hand tell of a kitchen that changes with the seasons and the wind.

We are Friend of the Sea certified, because we believe the sea is loved by protecting it: a traceable supply chain, responsible fishing, a conscious choice. In an intimate room of around thirty covers, between the dining room and a small terrace, we welcome you as family. Because here flavour is not merely served: it becomes emotion.

Around thirty covers · indoor & terrace

The owner
The owner
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Viale Aurelio Saffi 7, 00153 Roma (Trastevere)

Opening hours

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday18:00–23:00
  • Wednesday18:00–23:00
  • Thursday18:00–23:00
  • Friday18:00–23:00
  • Saturday12:00–15:30 · 18:00–23:00
  • Sunday12:00–15:30 · 18:00–23:00

Aperitivo 6–8 pm