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Saltimbocca alla romana

Main courses · €19 · Naturally gluten-free

Suburra 1930’s saltimbocca alla romana are veal slices with prosciutto and sage: one of the best-known main courses of Roman cuisine. They cost €19, are naturally gluten-free and are on the food menu, at lunch and dinner in Piazza della Suburra, in Rione Monti.

Why are they called saltimbocca?

The name says it all: they are so quick to make and so tasty that they “jump into your mouth”. Each slice of veal is topped with a slice of prosciutto and a sage leaf, and cooked quickly in the pan.

Are they really Roman?

Their origins are probably further north: according to some sources the recipe was born in Brescia and spread across Italy in the 19th century. Rome adopted it so well that it became one of its specialities, and at the end of the 19th century Pellegrino Artusi included it in his famous cookbook under the name saltimbocca alla romana.

Which side dish?

They go well with Roman vegetables, such as Roman-style artichoke, chicory or broccoli rabe, which you’ll find among the sides on the food menu. The other classics of the city are in Roman cuisine: the dishes to know.

What to drink with them?

A medium-bodied white or a light red: you’ll find our selection on the wine and drinks list.

Frequently asked questions

What are saltimbocca alla romana?

Veal slices with prosciutto and sage, cooked in the pan. They are one of the best-known main courses of Roman cuisine.

How much are the saltimbocca at Suburra 1930?

€19 on the food menu.

Are they gluten-free?

On the menu they are marked as naturally gluten-free. For allergies and intolerances, please always ask our staff.

More dishes from our menu

• Grandma’s meatballs
• Eggplant parmigiana
• Pulled Pork
• Roman-style Fish & Chips
• Rigatoni alla Carbonara
• Rigatoni all’Amatriciana or alla Gricia

For allergies and intolerances, please ask our staff (EC Reg. 1169/2011). Cover charge €2 per person.