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.

$14.00

Antipasto Misto

Chef's assortment of local meats and cheeses. Serves 2.

$20.00

La Caprese

Imported Ponte a Mare mozzarella (fresh or smoked), seasonal tomatoes, fresh basil, DOP extra virgin olive oil, cracked pepper and sea salt.

$17.00

Insalata con Prosciutto

Baby argula, white balsamic dressing, pistachios and choice of cheese: Buffalo mozzarella, smoked mozzarella or burrata.

$19.00

Pasta e Fagoli

Traditional pasta and bean soup.

$10.00

Insalata All' Anguria

Baby arugula salad topped with fresh, sliced watermelon, gorgonzola cheese, and dressed in a house black balsamic vinaigrette

$11.00

Le Cesarona

Romaine hearts, Grada Padano, house-made Caesar dressing and crostini.

$10.00

La Rinforzo

Baby spinach, caramelized walnuts, roasted beets, Gorgonzola cheese and house strawberry balsamic dressing.

$14.00

Insalata Rughetta

Arugula, gigante beans, lemon citronette and shaved Pecorino Romano.

$11.00

Insalata Panzanella

Cucumbers, heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, croutons, mixed greens and house vinaigrette.

$11.00

L'Insalatina Mista

Mixed greens, tomato, onion, shaved carrot, Grana Padano and red wine vinaigrette.

$9.00

Calamari in Padella

Baby arugula, tomatoes and white balsamic vinegar.

$14.00

Zuppa di Cozze

Local mussels, tomato garlic broth, seasonal herbs and crostini.

$13.00

Zuppa di Vongole

Fresh native clams, white wine, garlic, shallots, chilies, seasonal herbs and crostini.

$15.00

La Melenzanella

Fried eggplant, house marinated tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano and balsamic glaze

$12.00

Polpette di Zooma

3 house meatballs with marinara and crostini.

$13.00

Insalata di Polpo

Braised octopus, red onion, celery, potato, heirloom cherry tomato, DOP extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and garlic crostini.

$19.00

Mozzarella in Carrozza

Breaded fresh mozzarella, pan fried, with house marinara and balsamic reduction.

$11.00

Cozze di Stagione

Local mussels, white wine, garlic, onion, shallots, chilies, and seasonal herbs.

$13.00

Insalata di Barbabietola

Roasted beets, mixed greens, Gorgonzola cheese and pistachios with a honey balsamic dressing.

$11.00

Pizza Piennolo D.O.P

Imported DOP Piennolo tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, DOP extra virgin olive oil. and fresh basil.

$23.00

Zuppa del Giorno

Soup of the day.

$10.00

Patate Fritte di Zooma

fries steak cut, truffle oil, pecorino Romano

$10.00

Corna di Bufala Pizza

Buffalo mozzarella stuffed calzone topped with arugula, prosciutto and Grana Padano.

$23.00

Napoletana Pizza

Racket-shaped "rachetta" pizza with rabe pesto, spicy Italian sausage and provola.

$20.00

Sole Erba Pizza

Basil pine nut pesto, red bell pepper, smoked Buffalo mozzarella and egg.

$17.00

Pizza Stella

Star-shaped white pizza, baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomato, Grana Padano, DOP extra virgin olive oil.

$17.00

Margherita Pizza

San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil and DOP olive oil al crudo.

$18.00

La Carne Pizza

Ground beef, Gorgonzola and bacon.

$18.00

Diavola Pizza

San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, spicy salami Calabrese, basil and DOP olive oil al crudo.

$19.00

Funghi Pizza

Mushroom cremini, portobello mushroom, artichoke, mozzarella and truffle oil.

$20.00

La Vegetale Pizza

San Marzano tomato, mozzarella and seasonal vegetables.

$19.00

La Parmigiana Pizza

Fried eggplant, San Marzano tomato, Buffalo ricotta and fresh basil.

$20.00

Calzone

"Folded pizza" with sausage, San Marzano tomato, and mozzarella.

$17.00

Caprese Pizza

Sliced tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

$16.00

La Deliziosa Pizza

Mozzarella, arugula, prosciutto, and Grana Padano.

$17.00

La Focaccia Pizza

Flat bread pizza with fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil.

$15.00

La Maialina Pizza

Mortadella, San Marzano tomato, pistachios, and buffalo burrata.

$23.00

La Sciue Pizza

Cherry tomato sauce, provola, basil, and local sopressata.

$19.00

Rossa Pizza

San Marzano tomato, garlic, and oregano.

$13.00

Vegan Sausage and Pepper Pizza

San Marzano tomato, vegan Italian sausage, red onion, bell peppers and vegan mozzarella.

$20.00

Delizioso Pizza

Prosciutto, baby arugula, mozzarella & Grana Padano cheese

$20.00

Patate Pizza

Thinly sliced rosemary potato, onion, mozzarella, DOP EVOO

$19.00

Farfalle Pizza

Bow-tie Shaped Pizza, half margherita, half diavola

$18.00

Paidina Zooma

Star shaped thin piadina bread, baby arugula, heirloom cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano cheese

$19.00

Vegan Asparagus & Cheese

Vegan, asparagus, basil pesto & vegan mozzarella cheese

$19.00

La Vegetable

San Marzano tomato, mozzarella & seasonal vegetables

$19.00

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.

$29.00

Spaghettini Vongole

Fresh native baby clams, DOP olive oil, garlic, parsley, peperoncino and imported De Cecco spaghettini.

$24.00

Triangoli di Bufala

Spinach and Buffalo mozzarella filled handmade ravioli, house "sciue sciue" sauce. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.

$29.00

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.

$27.00

Tortellini Vino Rosso

Goat cheese filled red wine handmade tortellini with orange glaze. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.

$26.00

Fruti di Mare Fra Diavolo

Mussels, baby clams, shrimp, scallop and fresh fish, spiced pomodoro and imported De Cecco spaghettini.

$32.00

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.

$28.00

Cavateli con Pancetta

Handmade cavatelli pasta, pancetta, peas, light cream, Pecorino Romano

$25.00

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.

$26.00

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.

$26.00

Penne alla Vodka

Creamy pink vodka sauce and imported De Cecco penne

$18.00

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.

$29.00

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.

$26.00

Spaghettini con Polpette

Our famous meatballs, house marinara, hand-dipped ricotta and imported De Cecco spaghettini.

$21.00

Farfalle con Pollo

Handmade bowtie pasta, pulled chicken, roasted chipotle and bell pepper pesto. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.

$26.00

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

Handmade large ribbon pasta and house-made Bolognese sauce. Made in house, by hand using authentic Caputo "00" flour.

$26.00

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.

$24.00

Gnocchi con Crema di Zucca

Handmade potato gnocchi, pumpkin cream sauce, prosciutto, pistachios, Pecorino Romano

$26.00

Risotto alla Zooma

Agriverde vegan red wine, arborio rice, mushrooms and truffle oil.

$28.00

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.

$29.00

Cavatelli con Pancetta

Cavatelli pasta with pancetta peas, light cream, and Pecorino Romano. Made in house by hand, using Caputo 00 flour.

$25.00

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.

$28.00

Spaghetini con Piennolo

Imported DOP Piennolo tomato, fresh basil, DOP extra virgin olive oil, and imported De Cecco spaghettini.

$25.00

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.

$19.00

Tagliatelle Carbonara

Handmade large ribbon pasta, pancetta, peas, light cream, Pecorino Romano, and egg. Made in house by hand, using authentic Caputo "00" flour.

$26.00

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.

$29.00

Salmone alla Griglia

Wood grilled Atlantic salmon, baby arugula, roasted beets and lemon oregano glaze.

$27.00

Pesce Spada

Grilled local swordfish, gigante bean stew, fresh lemon, capers and butter.

$30.00

Marsala

Marsala wine and mushroom reduction with rosemary roasted potatoes.

$24.00

Piccata

White wine, capers, lemon and butter with spaghettini.

$24.00

Parmigiana

Smoked mozzarella and spaghettini marinara.

$28.00

Milanese

Mixed greens, cherry tomato, lemon citronette and Grana Padano.

$24.00

Zooma Saltimboca

Prosciutto di San Daniele, fresh mozzarella, saltimboca sauce and oven roasted potatoes.

$29.00

Bistecca al Forno

20 oz. wood fired choice bone-in rib eye, truffle fries, sea salt, lemon and truffle butter.

$38.00

Costatella di Miale

Grilled 16 oz. center cut pork chip, pickled peppers, and roasted potatoes.

$29.00

Puparuolo Ripieno

Bell pepper, spicy sausage, risotto, and Grana Padano.

$17.00

Costatella di Vitello

Grilled bone-in veal sirloin, chocolate fig demi glaze, and zooma fries. Gluten free.

$29.00

Secondi

Contorni

Sauteed Spinach

$6.00

Broccoli Rabe

$6.00

Grilled Asparagus

$6.00

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

$6.00

Rosemary Fingerlings

$5.00

Zooma Fries

$5.00

Appia Fries

$6.00

Vegetables

$5.00

Torta al Formaggio

Creamy mascarpone and vanilla bean cheesecake, graham cracker crust and decadent raspberry sauce.

$10.00

Torta al Cioccolato

Dark chocolate torta, milk chocolate ganache and crumbled pistachio.

$10.00

Cannoli

Housemade filling with citrus zest, amaretto, and vanilla bean.

$6.00

Tiramisu

Espresso coffee soaked lady fingers in our traditional espresso mascarpone.

$10.00

Vesuvio Cioccolato(GF)

Classic chocolate lava cake topped with gelato.(Gelato not Gluten Free)

$10.00

Budino di Pane and Uvetta

Banana and golden raisin bread pudding with salted caramel gelato.

$10.00

Bomboloni

Fried Italian doughnut stuffed with a cinnamon mascarpone filling and topped with nutella.

$9.00

Torta al Limone

lemon cake

$10.00

Dolci

Uncooked Fresh Pasta

6 oz. White Tagliatelle

$6.00

6 oz. Black Tagliatelle

$6.00

6 oz. Farfalle

$6.00

6 oz. Cavatelli

$6.00

12 Piece Mushroom Sacchetti

$12.00

12 Piece Goat Cheese Tortellini

$12.00

12 Piece Buffalo Ravioli

Spinach and Buffalo mozzarella filled ravioli.

$12.00

Bolognese Sauce

$8.00

House Marinara Sauce

$4.00

Pink Vodka Sauce

$5.00

Pesto Cream Sauce

$5.00

Sauces

Pollo arrosto

Chicken dinner

Oven roasted chicken with potatoes and carrots

$14.95