un americano a roma we practice ethical omnivorism & the roman tradition of ‘quinto quarto’ by encouraging a “nose to tail” standard using ethically sourced meats, poultry, dairy & eggs. we strive to educate our community about creating a sustainable & conscientious future. our mission is to offer the most obsessively authentic italian culinary experience. in honor of the first italian cuisine in the world week, we present a tasting menu steeped in the history & ancient traditions of rome and inspired by the classic italian film ‘an american in rome’ antipasto animelle alla romana crispy sunfed ranch organic sweetbreads · parsley · lemon gemin | prosecco doc | treviso | nv primo spaghetti alla gricia guanciale · black pepper · pecorino romano d’antiche terra | greco di tufo | 2014 rigatoni con coda alla vaccinara braised sunfed ranch organic oxtail stew · organic san marzano tomato organic fair-trade cocoa · pine nuts · raisins michele chiarlo | barolo | 2011 secondo trippa alla romana | gf organic sunfed ranch book tripe · savory tomato stew nica pinot grigio · soffritto · mint · pecorino romano badia al coltibuono | chianti classico | 2014 contorno scarola alla romana | gf sautéed organic escarole pine nuts · organic raisins · olives · garlic soffritto dolce panna cotta al caramello | gf § v organic vanilla-bean cream custard · butterscotch caramel ca’ momi | passito dolce reserve | california | 2012 tasting menu $50 per guest with wine pairings $100 per guest entire table must order chef valentina guolo-migotto | master pizzaiolo dario de conti | culinary director fredy rodriguez EAT. BE. AUTHENTIC. INSPIRED BY OUR ITALIAN HERITAGE, WE BLISSFULLY PREPARE OUR HEARTCRAFTED CUISINE WITH OBSESSIVE QUALITY & INTEGRITY. WE CELEBRATE THE SIMPLICITY OF AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FLAVORS & THE INCOMPARABLE QUALITY OF CALIFORNIA GROWN ORGANIC INGREDIENTS. WE CREATE A HEART-CENTERED SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO FIND SENSE OF PURPOSE & BELONGING, ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. WE BELIEVE IN SUPPORTING LOCAL LIKE-MINDED SMALL BUSINESSES OUR NEIGHBORS & COMMUNITY TRUFFLES | URBANI RICOTTA | BELLWETHER FARMS ORGANIC EGGS | BE LOVE FARM ORGANIC POULTRY | MARY’S ORGANIC ORGANIC FAIR TRADE CHOCOLATE | TCHO ORGANIC DAIRY | CLOVER STORNETTA FARMS ALL NATURAL PORK | HUDSON RANCH | NIMAN RANCH ORGANIC MOZZARELLA | BELFIORE CHEESE COMPANY CURED MEATS | CREMINELLI | ALLE PIA | HOUSE-CURED ORGANIC LOCAL PASTURE RAISED BEEF | SUNFED RANCH HANDCRAFTED BOTTARGA | CORTEZ | ANNA MARIA FISH COMPANY WILD MUSHROOMS | WINE FOREST WILD FOODS | FAR WEST FUNGI SEAFOOD | MONTEREY FISH MARKET | OSPREY SEAFOOD | ROYAL HAWAIIAN ORGANIC PRODUCE | CAPAY ORGANIC | CA’ MOMI FARM | EARL’S ORGANIC FULL BELLY FARM | RIVERDOG MARCHIO Q - OSPITALITA’ ITALIANA IS AN ITALIAN GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE AIMING AT CREATING A WORLDWIDE NETWORK OF ITALIAN RESTAURANTS THAT MEET & EXCEED OUTSTANDING STANDARDS OF ITALIAN HOSPITALITY, THUS PROMOTING THE TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CULINARY CULTURE. THE LOS ANGELES-BASED ITALY-AMERICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEST IS DEEPLY INVOLVED IN THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS OF THOSE ITALIAN RESTAURANTS THAT WISH TO RECEIVE THIS PRIZED RECOGNITION. THE CHAMBER DEVELOPS COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES & AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AMONG THE ITALIAN RESTAURANTS, ENCOURAGING THEM TO PARTAKE IN THE PROJECT. IT ALSO GATHERS APPLICATIONS, INSPECTS THE RESTAURANTS, ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS. THE ACADEMY OF ITALIAN CUISINE IS A CULTURAL INSTITUTION FOUNDED IN 1953 UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC, WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE COUNTRY’S AUTHENTIC CULINARY TRADITION DOMESTICALLY & INTERNATIONALLY. ITS MISSION IS TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CUISINE & TO PROMOTE ITS DIFFUSION. THE LOS ANGELES CHAPTER OF THE ACADEMY OF ITALIAN CUISINE ACTIVELY DEVELOPS PROMOTIONAL & EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES WITH LOCAL RESTAURANTS & AWARDS CERTIFICATES TO THOSE RESTAURANTS MEETING THE CRITERIA & SERVING HIGH QUALITY ITALIAN TRADITIONAL DISHES..