What are the best prosciutto dishes in Rome?

Based on diner recommendations, the best prosciutto dish in Rome is at Taverna Trilussa. We compared 19 restaurants serving prosciutto dishes.

How much do prosciutto dishes cost in Rome?

Prosciutto dish prices in Rome range from €9.00 to €22.00 across 19 restaurants.

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Best Prosciutto Dishes in Rome

19 restaurants compared

Price range: €9.00 – €22.00

Avg recommendation: 88%

Top 5 Prosciutto Dishes in Rome (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 19 restaurants:

Saltimbocca alla Romana at Taverna Trilussa, €15.50 (Trastevere)
Saltimbocca alla Romana at Grazia e Graziella, €15.00 (Trastevere)
Saltimbocca alla Romana at Cesare al Casaletto, €16.00 (Monteverde)
Pinsa Romana Prosciutto e Rucola at Pinsere Roma, €9.50 (Esquilino)
Prosciutto e Fichi at Litro, €9.00 (Monteverde)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 19 Prosciutto Dishes

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Taverna Trilussa

Trastevere·$$

€15.50

Veal with prosciutto and sage, pan-fried.

Tip: The veal must be thin and the heat must be high or the meat toughens. This kitchen understands the balance.

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Grazia e Graziella

Trastevere·$$

€15.00

Thin veal scaloppine with prosciutto and sage, pan-seared.

Tip: Watch the kitchen if you can. The speed and precision matter—too much heat and the veal toughens. They nail it every time.

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Cesare al Casaletto

Monteverde·$$

€16.00

Veal scaloppine with prosciutto and sage.

Tip: The prosciutto used here is San Daniele, not generic. You can taste the difference—it's slightly sweeter and more delicate than Parma.

Pinsa Romana Prosciutto e Rucola

Pinsere Roma

Esquilino·$

€9.50

Crispy base topped with San Daniele prosciutto and fresh arugula.

Tip: Ask for extra prosciutto if you want it more generous. They'll add more without charging much.

Prosciutto e Fichi

Litro

Monteverde·$$

€9.00

Aged prosciutto with fresh or preserved figs, depending on season.

Tip: The figgy preparation changes with the season. Ask what they have. The pairing with prosciutto is always perfect.

Prosciutto and Melon

Rimessa Roscioli

Campo de' Fiori·$$$

€14.00

Aged prosciutto di Parma with ripe melon.

Tip: This appears only June-August when melons are ripe. In other seasons, ask what similar pairing is available.

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Da Enzo al 29

Trastevere·$$

€13.00

Veal scaloppine with prosciutto and sage, pan-fried.

Tip: The veal must be sliced thin and cooked fast or it toughens. Trust the kitchen—they nail this dish consistently.

Saltimbocca Alla Romana

Taverna Dei Fori Imperiali

Monti·$$

€18.00

Veal layered with prosciutto and sage, pan-fried in butter and wine.

Tip: Ask where the veal is sourced. Taverna sources carefully—quality matters for this delicate dish.

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Roma Sparita

Trastevere·$$

€15.00

Thin veal scaloppine wrapped with prosciutto and sage.

Tip: The veal here is thin and cooks in minutes—overcooked saltimbocca becomes tough. Trust the kitchen's timing.

#10

Burrata with Prosciutto and Greens

Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina

Monti·$$$

€16.00

Creamy burrata cheese with cured prosciutto and bitter greens.

Tip: This dish changes seasonally. In winter, puntarelle might be replaced with other bitter greens. Ask what's current.

#11

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Tonnarello

Trastevere·$$

€13.00

Veal scaloppine with prosciutto and sage, pan-fried.

Tip: The veal must be thin-sliced. Ask your server if it's been pounded thin—proper technique is essential for tenderness.

#12

Prosciutto di Parma with Aged Cheese Selection

Salumeria Volpetti & Taverna Volpetti

Testaccio·$$$

€22.00

Premium prosciutto di Parma paired with aged Italian cheeses.

Tip: If you want to taste the difference between good and excellent prosciutto, order this. The staff at Volpetti understand curing deeply.

#13

Calzone Ricotta, Mozzarella e Prosciutto

Dar Poeta

Trastevere·$$

€9.00

Calzone with ricotta, mozzarella, and sliced prosciutto.

Tip: The prosciutto upgrade is worth it. The salty, funky ham balances the cream of the ricotta.

#14

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Spirito di Vino

Trastevere·$$$

€16.00

Veal with prosciutto and sage, pan-fried in butter.

Tip: Pair with Tuscany reds or Roman whites. The sage and butter work with both. Ask the sommelier—they'll have rare finds.

#15

Saltimbocca Alla Romana

Giggetto al Portico d'Ottavia

Jewish Ghetto·$$

€16.00

Veal wrapped in prosciutto and sage, pan-fried until the prosciutto crisps.

Tip: Ask if the veal is from Lazio region—Giggetto sources carefully, and local veal is tender and fine.

#1691% recommend

Prosciutto di Parma

La Prosciutteria Roma

Trastevere·$$

€18.00

Sliced sweet prosciutto from Emilia, cured for 24-36 months.

Tip: Pair with a crisp white wine, especially Lambrusco. La Prosciutteria has excellent bottles by the glass.

#1790% recommend

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Hostaria Costanza

Centro Storico·$$$

€20.00

Thin veal escalope topped with prosciutto and sage, braised in white wine.

Tip: Order this as a second course after pasta. The veal is thin, the sage is fragrant, and the sauce is light.

#1886% recommend

Saltimbocca alla Romana

La Carbonara

Centro Storico·$$

€18.00

Thin veal with prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine.

Tip: Request veal cooked to exactly medium—it's lean and can dry out if cooked past that point.

#1985% recommend

Burrata with Prosciutto and Melon

Achilli al Parlamento

Centro Storico·$$$

€18.00

Creamy burrata with aged prosciutto, cantaloupe, and balsamic reduction.

Tip: When melons are in season, this is on the menu. It's a perfect lunch or light starter.