Trattoria Appia Menu
Trattoria Appia, located in Providence, RI, offers a sophisticated dining experience with a focus on Italian cuisine and a full bar with cocktail specials. This upscale yet casual venue provides a range of amenities, including wheelchair accessibility, outdoor seating, and private dining options. The menu features exquisite antipasti like Lobster Bisque and La Caprese, along with unique pizzas such as the Corna di Bufala and Sole Erba. For pasta lovers, the Triangoli Nere di Granchio and Spaghettini Vongole are must-try dishes. The restaurant's commitment to quality is evident in their handmade pasta and use of authentic ingredients. With a diverse selection of dishes and a vibrant atmosphere, Trattoria Appia is an ideal spot for a memorable dining experience.
Antipasti
Lobster Bisque
Sherry, basil and tomato cream.
Antipasto Misto
Chef's assortment of local meats and cheeses. Serves 2.
La Caprese
Imported Ponte a Mare mozzarella (fresh or smoked), seasonal tomatoes, fresh basil, DOP extra virgin olive oil, cracked pepper and sea salt.
Insalata con Prosciutto
Baby argula, white balsamic dressing, pistachios and choice of cheese: Buffalo mozzarella, smoked mozzarella or burrata.
Pasta e Fagoli
Traditional pasta and bean soup.
Insalata All' Anguria
Baby arugula salad topped with fresh, sliced watermelon, gorgonzola cheese, and dressed in a house black balsamic vinaigrette
Le Cesarona
Romaine hearts, Grada Padano, house-made Caesar dressing and crostini.
La Rinforzo
Baby spinach, caramelized walnuts, roasted beets, Gorgonzola cheese and house strawberry balsamic dressing.
Insalata Rughetta
Arugula, gigante beans, lemon citronette and shaved Pecorino Romano.
Insalata Panzanella
Cucumbers, heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, croutons, mixed greens and house vinaigrette.
L'Insalatina Mista
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, shaved carrot, Grana Padano and red wine vinaigrette.
Calamari in Padella
Baby arugula, tomatoes and white balsamic vinegar.
Zuppa di Cozze
Local mussels, tomato garlic broth, seasonal herbs and crostini.
Zuppa di Vongole
Fresh native clams, white wine, garlic, shallots, chilies, seasonal herbs and crostini.
La Melenzanella
Fried eggplant, house marinated tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano and balsamic glaze
Polpette di Zooma
3 house meatballs with marinara and crostini.
Insalata di Polpo
Braised octopus, red onion, celery, potato, heirloom cherry tomato, DOP extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and garlic crostini.
Mozzarella in Carrozza
Breaded fresh mozzarella, pan fried, with house marinara and balsamic reduction.
Cozze di Stagione
Local mussels, white wine, garlic, onion, shallots, chilies, and seasonal herbs.
Insalata di Barbabietola
Roasted beets, mixed greens, Gorgonzola cheese and pistachios with a honey balsamic dressing.
Pizza Piennolo D.O.P
Imported DOP Piennolo tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, DOP extra virgin olive oil. and fresh basil.
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day.
Patate Fritte di Zooma
fries steak cut, truffle oil, pecorino Romano
Corna di Bufala Pizza
Buffalo mozzarella stuffed calzone topped with arugula, prosciutto and Grana Padano.
Napoletana Pizza
Racket-shaped "rachetta" pizza with rabe pesto, spicy Italian sausage and provola.
Sole Erba Pizza
Basil pine nut pesto, red bell pepper, smoked Buffalo mozzarella and egg.
Pizza Stella
Star-shaped white pizza, baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, Grana Padano, DOP extra virgin olive oil.
Margherita Pizza
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil and DOP olive oil al crudo.
La Carne Pizza
Ground beef, Gorgonzola and bacon.
Diavola Pizza
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami Calabrese, basil and DOP olive oil al crudo.
Funghi Pizza
Mushroom cremini, portobello mushroom, artichoke, mozzarella and truffle oil.
La Vegetale Pizza
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella and seasonal vegetables.
La Parmigiana Pizza
Fried eggplant, San Marzano tomato, Buffalo ricotta and fresh basil.
Calzone
"Folded pizza" with sausage, San Marzano tomato, and mozzarella.
Caprese Pizza
Sliced tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
La Deliziosa Pizza
Mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto, and Grana Padano.
La Focaccia Pizza
Flat bread pizza with fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
La Maialina Pizza
Mortadella, San Marzano tomato, pistachios, and buffalo burrata.
La Sciue Pizza
Cherry tomato sauce, provola, basil, and local sopressata.
Rossa Pizza
San Marzano tomato, garlic, and oregano.
Vegan Sausage and Pepper Pizza
San Marzano tomato, vegan Italian sausage, red onion, bell peppers and vegan mozzarella.
Delizioso Pizza
Prosciutto, baby arugula, mozzarella & Grana Padano cheese
Patate Pizza
Thinly sliced rosemary potato, onion, mozzarella, DOP EVOO
Farfalle Pizza
Bow-tie Shaped Pizza, half margherita, half diavola
Paidina Zooma
Star shaped thin piadina bread, baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano cheese
Vegan Asparagus & Cheese
Vegan, asparagus, basil pesto & vegan mozzarella cheese
La Vegetable
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella & seasonal vegetables
La Pizza Napoletana
Fresh Pasta
Triangoli Nere di Granchio
Lump crabmeat, mascarpone and citrus zest filled handmade ravioli, Aperol and heirloom cherry tomato cream sauce. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Spaghettini Vongole
Fresh native baby clams, DOP olive oil, garlic, parsley, peperoncino and imported De Cecco spaghettini.
Triangoli di Bufala
Spinach and Buffalo mozzarella filled handmade ravioli, house "sciue sciue" sauce. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Cavatelli Sassiccia and Friarielle
Handmade cavatelli pasta with spicy house-made sausage, rabe and Pecorino Romano. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Tortellini Vino Rosso
Goat cheese filled red wine handmade tortellini with orange glaze. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Fruti di Mare Fra Diavolo
Mussels, baby clams, shrimp, scallop and fresh fish, spiced pomodoro and imported De Cecco spaghettini.
Sacchetti al Fungo di Bosco
Zooma's mushroom blend and Grana Padano cheese filled handmade little pouches, fresh pomodoro, scallions, drizzled with balsamic glaze. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Cavateli con Pancetta
Handmade cavatelli pasta, pancetta, peas, light cream, Pecorino Romano
Farfalle alla Zooma
Handmade bowtie pasta, house-made spicy sausage, green peas, shallots and garlic pomodoro. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Lasagna di Carne
Traditional wood oven baked Neapolitan meat lasagna with house marinara and mozzarella. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Penne alla Vodka
Creamy pink vodka sauce and imported De Cecco penne
Tagliatelle Nere ai Gamberi
Handmade black ribbon pasta, sauteed shrimp, garlic, chilies, lemon juice, tomato and parsley. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Gnocchi alla Nonna
Homemade potato gnocchi with sauteed eggplant, house marinara, basil and fresh mozzarella. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Spaghettini con Polpette
Our famous meatballs, house marinara, hand-dipped ricotta and imported De Cecco spaghettini.
Farfalle con Pollo
Handmade bowtie pasta, pulled chicken, roasted chipotle and bell pepper pesto. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Handmade large ribbon pasta and house-made Bolognese sauce. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Cavatelli Primavera
Handmade cavatelli pasta, seasonal vegetables, vegan basil pine nut pesto and baby spinach. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Gnocchi con Crema di Zucca
Handmade potato gnocchi, pumpkin cream sauce, prosciutto, pistachios, Pecorino Romano
Risotto alla Zooma
Agriverde vegan red wine, arborio rice, mushrooms and truffle oil.
Caramelle All'astice
Lobster, mascarpone, and lemon zest filled "little candies" in a basil pesto crema. Made in house by hand, using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Cavatelli con Pancetta
Cavatelli pasta with pancetta peas, light cream, and Pecorino Romano. Made in house by hand, using Caputo 00 flour.
Gnocchi Al Forno
Wood oven baked handmade potato gnocchi, fontina, smoked mozzarella, Gorgonzola, and provolone. Made in house by hand, using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Spaghetini con Piennolo
Imported DOP Piennolo tomato, fresh basil, DOP extra virgin olive oil, and imported De Cecco spaghettini.
Spaghetti con Polpette
Our favorite meatballs with imported de cecco spaghettini pasta, house marinara, and hand-dipped ricotta. Made in house by hand, using Caputo 00 flour.
Tagliatelle Carbonara
Handmade large ribbon pasta, pancetta, peas, light cream, Pecorino Romano, and egg. Made in house by hand, using authentic Caputo "00" flour.
Tagliatelle Nere Ai Gameri
Black ribbon pasta with sauteed shrimp, garlic, chilies, lemon juice, tomato, and parsley. Made in house by hand, using Caputo 00 flour.
Salmone alla Griglia
Wood grilled Atlantic salmon, baby arugula, roasted beets and lemon oregano glaze.
Pesce Spada
Grilled local swordfish, gigante bean stew, fresh lemon, capers and butter.
Marsala
Marsala wine and mushroom reduction with rosemary roasted potatoes.
Piccata
White wine, capers, lemon and butter with spaghettini.
Parmigiana
Smoked mozzarella and spaghettini marinara.
Milanese
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, lemon citronette and Grana Padano.
Zooma Saltimboca
Prosciutto di San Daniele, fresh mozzarella, saltimboca sauce and oven roasted potatoes.
Bistecca al Forno
20 oz. wood fired choice bone-in rib eye, truffle fries, sea salt, lemon and truffle butter.
Costatella di Miale
Grilled 16 oz. center cut pork chip, pickled peppers, and roasted potatoes.
Puparuolo Ripieno
Bell pepper, spicy sausage, risotto, and Grana Padano.
Costatella di Vitello
Grilled bone-in veal sirloin, chocolate fig demi glaze, and zooma fries. Gluten free.
Secondi
Contorni
Sauteed Spinach
Broccoli Rabe
Grilled Asparagus
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Rosemary Fingerlings
Zooma Fries
Appia Fries
Vegetables
Torta al Formaggio
Creamy mascarpone and vanilla bean cheesecake, graham cracker crust and decadent raspberry sauce.
Torta al Cioccolato
Dark chocolate torta, milk chocolate ganache and crumbled pistachio.
Cannoli
Housemade filling with citrus zest, amaretto, and vanilla bean.
Tiramisu
Espresso coffee soaked lady fingers in our traditional espresso mascarpone.
Vesuvio Cioccolato(GF)
Classic chocolate lava cake topped with gelato.(Gelato not Gluten Free)
Budino di Pane and Uvetta
Banana and golden raisin bread pudding with salted caramel gelato.
Bomboloni
Fried Italian doughnut stuffed with a cinnamon mascarpone filling and topped with nutella.
Torta al Limone
lemon cake
Dolci
Uncooked Fresh Pasta
6 oz. White Tagliatelle
6 oz. Black Tagliatelle
6 oz. Farfalle
6 oz. Cavatelli
12 Piece Mushroom Sacchetti
12 Piece Goat Cheese Tortellini
12 Piece Buffalo Ravioli
Spinach and Buffalo mozzarella filled ravioli.
Bolognese Sauce
House Marinara Sauce
Pink Vodka Sauce
Pesto Cream Sauce
Sauces
Pollo arrosto
Chicken dinner
Oven roasted chicken with potatoes and carrots