The Osteria Romana brings the original taste of Italy to the area of Bentota. We serve a broad selection of made-to-order, authentic Italian food.
With an emphasis on freshness, seasonal ingredients and key products imported from Italy.
Authentic Italian cuisine made from the heart.
A lofty open floor plan architecture, modern style and interior, an outer lounge area amidst a palmtree lined garden of tropical greens, leading to our oceanfront beach tables, where you can enjoy exquisite meals under fluttering palm trees, and feel the warmth of the sand between your toes. The view of the Indian Ocean is breathtaking, especially if you are lucky enough to book at a sunset hour.
The Osteria Romana – Your place for a serene and romantic atmosphere, that offers you an exceptional dining experience where fine food and delectable design come together.
Bring your appetite– and enjoy La buona cucina Italiana
Whether you wish to enjoy a casual aperitivo or relax over a glass of good wine, grab a crispy salad after your beach day, or delight in a romantic sunset dinner, we are happy to serve you.
Open seven days a week.
Come. Eat. Drink. Experience.
Antipasto Italiana Misto di Salumi con Focaccia al Rosmarino
(‘Antipasto Italiana Misto’ – Mix of cold cut with Rosemary Focaccia)
‘Butterfish’ – Castagna carpaccio con arancia e salsa di lime
(Butterfish Carpaccio with Orange & Lime dressing)
Zuppa di pesce alla mediterranea
(Mediterranean Fish Soup: Prawns, Calamari & Fish)
Crema di zucca con gamberi saltati al vino bianco
(Pumpkin cream Soup with Prawns in White Wine)
Zuppa di pomodoro italiano
(Italian Tomato Soup)
Insalata con gorgonzola e pancetta
(Mixed Salad with Gorgonzola and Bacon)
Insalata ‘Fantasia’ vedure miste
(‘Fantasia’ mixed Salad with Vegetables)
Insalata Tricolore con pomodori, avocado, mozzarella e basilica
(Tricolore salad with Tomatoes, Avocado, Mozzarella and Fresh Basil)
Bruschetta con aglio e basilico (sei pezzi)
(Tomato Bruschetta with Garlic and Basil (Six Pieces))
Bruschetta prosciutto San Daniele con mozzarella e basilico
(San Daniele Ham Bruchetta with Mozzarella and Basil (Six Pieces))
Bruschetta con gorgonzola e miele (sei pezzi)
(Bruschetta with gorgonzola and honey (Six Pieces))
Bruschette mista (sei pezzi)
(Combination of three types of Bruschetta (Six Pieces))
Insalata di tonno
(Yellowfin Tuna Salad)
Carpaccio di manzo
(Beef Carpaccio)
Cocktail di gamberetti
(Shrimps Cocktail)
Insalate caprese
(Caprese – Tomato Mozzarella Salad)
Thin Crust, 12 Inches, Contains 8 Pieces
Margherita
(Tomatoes, Basil, Oregano & Mozzarella)
Verdura
(Mixed Vegetable; Tomatoes, Egg Plant, Onion, Garlic, Bell Pepper, Black Green Olives , Mushrooms, Zucchini, Oregano & Mozzarella)
Diavola
(Spicy Chicken, Fresh Chilli, Tomatoes, Oregano & Mozzarella)
Marinara
(Seafood; Prawns, Calamari, Fish, Tomatoes, Oregano & Mozzarella)
Tonno e cipolla
(Tuna, Onions, Capers, Tomatoes, Oregano & Mozzarella)
Salame Piccante
(Spicy Salami, Fresh Chilli, Tomatoes, Oregano & Mozzarella)
Acciughe
(Anchovies, Tomatoes, Oregano & Mozzarella)
Gamberoni
(Spicy Prawns, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Oregano & Mozzarella)
Salsiccia di pollo con cipolla
(Chicken sausages, Onions, Tomatoes, Oregano & Mozzarella)
Hawaii
(Ham, Pineapple, Onions, Tomatoes, Oregano & Mozzarella)
Spinaci
(Spinach, Balasamic Vinegar, Oregano & Ricotta Cheese – White Base)
Funghi
(Musroom, Garlic, Tomatoes & Mozzarella)
Extra Toppings:
Black olives / Green Olives / Capers
Mushroom/ Bell Pepper / Fresh Chilli / any other Vegetable
Spicy Salami / Chicken / Ham / any other Meat or Seafood
Tagliolini della casa con frutti di mare
(Homemade Tagliolini with Prawns, Calamari, Fish & Crab)
Fettuccine della casa con gamberi e zucchine
(Homemade Fettuccine with Prawns and Zucchini)
Penne al tonno fresco concapperi e pomodoro brunoise
(Penne with Fresh Fish , Capers and tomato Brunoise)
Farfalle al salmone
(Farfalle with Pink Salmon)
Penne pollo, broccoli e formaggio
(Penne with Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese)
Fusilli funghi porcini
(Fusilli with Porcini Mushrooms)
Spaghetti alla carbonara (con uova e pancetta)
(Spaghetti a la Carbonara (with Bacon and Eggs))
Spaghetti ‘Aglio, olio e peperoncino’
(Spaghetti ‘Aglio,olio e peperoncino’ (Garlic, Olive Oil, Spicy Red peppers))
Spaghetti con salsa dipomodoro e basilico
(Spaghetti with Tomato and fresh Basil Sauce)
Penne Arrabbiata (salsa di pomodoro piccante)
(Penne Arrabbiata (Penne with Spicy Tomato Sauce))
Tagliolini della casa al pesto di basilico
(Homemade Tagliolini Basil Pesto Sauce)
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
(Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce)
Lasagne alla Bolognese
(Lasagne Bolognese)
Spaghetti del pescatore
(Spaghetti Seafood)
Gnocchi alla Chef
(Gnocchi with chicken, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, Creamy Sauce)
Tortellini aurora
(Stuffed with spinach & Ricotta cheese)
Gamberoni al forno fileto di ‘Butterfish’ con verdure grigliate
(Baked prawns and Butterfish fillet with Grilled Vegetables)
Bistecca di tonno in panatura aromatica con verdure grigliate
(Fresh Tuna Steak backed in aromatic panure with with Grilled Vegetables)
Pesce del giorno al forno con insalata mista (x100 g)
(Baked Whole Fish of the Day served with mixed Salad (x100 g))
‘Piccata’ di pollo in salsa di lime e verdure alla griglia
(Chicken in Lime sauce with Grilled Vegetables)
Petto di pollo con olive e verdure grigliate
(Chicken Breast with Olives and Grilled Vegetables)
Calzone farcito (Pomodoro, Mozzarella, Verdure, Uova)
(Stuffed Calzone (Tomato, Mozzarella, Vegetable, Egg))
Braciola di maiale alla griglia e pure’ di patate
(Grilled Pork Chop with Mashed Potatoes)
Fonduta di formaggio italiano con pane e verdure (per 2 persone)
(Italian Cheese fondue with bread and vegetable (for 2 People))
Ossobuco con salsa Bolognese e pure’ di patate
(Ossobuco with Beef Bolognese Sauce and Mashed Potatoes)
Gamberi jumbo alla griglia
(Grilled jumbo prawns)
Pesce grigliato misto
(Grilled mixed seafood)
Fittine di Manzo
(Beef Fillet medallion)
Risotto
(40 miniuti Tempo di cottura/40 mins cooking time)
Risotto con funghi Porcini
(Risotto with porcini mushrooms)
Risotto con frutti di mare
(Risotto Seafood and mushrooms)
Platto di frutta
(Fruit platter)
Gelato artigianale al cioccolato o vaniglia
(Home Made Chocolate or Vaniila Ice Cream)
Panna cotta salsa al mirtillo o fragola
(Pannacotta with Blueberry or Strawberry topping)
Dolce da fornodi foraggio (mirtilli topping o fragola topping)
(Backed Cheese Cake (Blueberry topping or Strawberry topping))
Tiramisù
(Tiramisu)
Salame di Cioccolato con gelato alla vaniglia
(Chocolate Salami with Vaniila Ice Cream)
Torta di mele con Gelato al Cioccolato o vaniglia
(Apple Crumble Tart with Chocolate or Vaniila Ice Cream)
Brownie al cioccolato con gelato alla vaniglia
(Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla ice cream)
Profiteroles
Profiteroles
Artisian Ice Cream – Italian Flavors
Lemon Lime Sorbet
Strawberry Sorbet
Pistachio & Almond Ice Cream
French Vanilla Ice Cream
Double Chocolate Chips Ice Cream
If you have any questions, suggestions, or compliments we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to send us an email.