The trattoria Ai Frati is one of the oldest inns in Udine.
The building that houses it appears in the city's architectural records since 1250
and is located in Piazzetta Antonini, facing one of the most important
Palladian palaces in the city. One more reason to savour every dish
as if it were a long love story for the land and for the quality
of time spent in good company.
À LA CARTE
STARTERS
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BRUSTULÂT WITH EGG YOLK AND FINE BLACK TRUFFLE 29 €(A traditional Friulian dish in a perfect combination with black truffle) Allergens: 1,3,7
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VINEGAR-CURED SALAMI WITH ONION AND POLENTA 18 €(A winter farmhouse dish, symbol of conviviality and tradition) Allergens: 1,7,12
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MUSET E BROVADE 18 €(A hearty folk dish representing the union and balance of bold, genuine flavours) Allergens: 1,7,12
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BREADED CELERIAC WITH ITS MAYONNAISE AND PUNTARELLE 19 €(A creative way to showcase a seasonal vegetable and make it special) Allergens: 1,3,5,7
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ARTICHOKE VARIATIONS 20 €(A dish that celebrates a unique vegetable, prepared and assembled in 3 preparations) Allergens: 1,4,5
FIRST COURSES
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GRATINÉED ONION SOUP WITH FONTINA CHEESE 20 €(Signature comfort food, enveloping and deep, with the sweetness of caramelised onion) Allergens: 1,7
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BEAN MINESTRONE "FURLANA" STYLE 19 €(Tradition and warmth in a timeless dish) Allergens: 1,7,9
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BARLEY RISOTTO WITH REFOSCO WINE, WILD RADICCHIO AND PORK CRACKLINGS 21 €(Local ingredients united for a genuine, enveloping flavour) Allergens: 1,7,9
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KLETZEN NUDELN WITH BUTTER AND SMOKED RICOTTA 24 €(Smoky and bittersweet nuances melt into a soft, indulgent embrace) Allergens: 1,3,7
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PACCHERI WITH BROCCOLI, CHILLI AND ANCHOVIES 21 €(Full, bold flavour in a dish without borders) Allergens: 1,4,7
Bread and cover charge 5 €
ITALIAN ICONS
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SPAGHETTONI ALLA CARBONARA 18 €(A Roman classic in its creamy, savoury version — a symbol of balance and pleasure) Allergens: 1,3,7
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SPAGHETTONI ALL'AMATRICIANA 18 €(Iconic simplicity: vibrant tomato, crispy guanciale and a touch of pepper) Allergens: 1,7
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SPAGHETTONI WITH SARDINES 22 €(The essence of the sea in its purest form, bold flavour and Mediterranean freshness) Allergens: 1,4
MAIN COURSES
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BEEF GOULASH WITH HOMESTYLE MASHED POTATOES 26 €(An iconic mountain dish, with enveloping and spiced flavour) Allergens: 7,9,12
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PORK CHEEKS BRAISED IN FRIULIAN WINE WITH CELERIAC CREAM 25 €(A slow, delicate cooking renders the meat incredibly tender with a rich, deep flavour) Allergens: 7,9,12
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VENISON STEW WITH MUSHROOMS AND POLENTA 29 €(Selected meat and a gentle, aromatic cooking for a dish of bold, enveloping flavours) Allergens: 7,9,12
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ROAST CAPON WITH SWEET POTATOES 26 €(A dish that carries us through tradition — juicy, lean meat with the flavours of home) Allergens: 7,9
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GRAN FRITTO ALL'ITALIANA WITH LAMB CUTLETS 33 €(Bold flavours and crunch make this iconic dish a delight for the palate) Allergens: 1,3,5,7
Bread and cover charge 5 €
FROM THE GRILL
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MIXED GRILLED FISH (MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE) 39 € per person(King prawn, swordfish, octopus, sea bass, squid, amberjack — A meeting of flavours straight from our coasts) Allergens: 2,4,14
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MIXED GRILLED MEAT (MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE) 32 € per person(Featuring Mangaliza pork, Iberico pork and national beef — Bold, traditional flavour, cooked with care and passion)
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HEIFER RIB STEAK 9 € per 100g(Selected heifer rib steak, cooked with care and passion)
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CALF'S LIVER 20 €(Bold, traditional flavour, seared to perfection)
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BEEF FILLET 34 €(The most tender and refined cut, grilled over open flame)
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SLICED BEEF TAGLIATA 28 €(Selected beef, juicy and deeply flavourful)
SIDE DISHES
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PAN-FRIED POTATOES "COME 'NA VOLTA" 7 €
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ROASTED POTATOES 7 €
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MASHED POTATOES 8 €
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STEAMED VEGETABLES 7 €
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GRILLED RADICCHIO 8 €
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MIXED SALAD 6 €
Bread and cover charge 5 €
FINE BLACK TRUFFLE
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COCOTTE WITH CHEESE FONDUE, PASTEURISED EGG YOLK AND FINE BLACK TRUFFLE 29 €(Melting richness and intoxicating aroma, pure autumnal indulgence) Allergens: 3,7
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EGG TAGLIOLINI WITH ALPINE BUTTER AND FINE BLACK TRUFFLE 29 €(Regal simplicity, where butter meets the precious earth of truffle) Allergens: 1,3,7
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LARDED PORK FILLET WITH FINE BLACK TRUFFLE 29 €(Rustic elegance and intense aroma, a dish of rare harmony) Allergens: 3,7,9
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CHOCOLATE FONDANT WITH FINE BLACK TRUFFLE 16 €(A surprising encounter between velvety sweetness and earthy notes) Allergens: 1,3,7
FINE BLACK TRUFFLE TASTING
Includes all dishes from the Fine Black Truffle selection.
Portions are designed to offer a balanced culinary experience.
80 €
EVERGREEN CAVIAR
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BLINIS WITH CALVISIUS SIBERIAN CAVIAR 39 €(Warm softness and pure savouriness, a meeting of elegance and sea) Allergens: 1,3,4,7,8
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SPAGHETTO WITH RESIA GARLIC, OIL, CHILLI AND CALVISIUS CAVIAR 29 €(Simplicity elevated to luxury: the everyday becomes the exception) Allergens: 1,4
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POACHED EGG WITH CALVISIUS CAVIAR PEARLS 29 €(Velvety yolk and saline notes in a perfect dialogue) Allergens: 3,4
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CHURNED MADAGASCAR VANILLA GELATO WITH CALVISIUS CAVIAR 29 €(A sensual contrast between sweet and marine, of refined originality) Allergens: 3,4,7
CAVIAR TASTING
Includes all dishes from the Evergreen Caviar selection.
Portions are designed to offer a balanced culinary experience.
100 €
Bread and cover charge 5 €
LAGOON SELECTION
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RAW FISH PALETTE 38 €(Selected raw seafood, absolute freshness and authentic flavours) Allergens: 1,3,4
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SPAGHETTONE WITH LEMON AND BOTTARGA 24 €(Bold, savoury flavour in a dish that bridges north to south) Allergens: 1,4,8
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TURBOT PIL PIL WITH PAK CHOI 27 €(Intense and aromatic, a bridge between the Adriatic and Japan) Allergens: 1,4,14
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WHITE MINT AND CHARTREUSE GELATO 12 €(Fresh and aromatic, an elegant herbal finish) Allergens: 1,4,5,8
LAGOON TASTING
Includes all dishes from the Lagoon selection.
Portions are designed to offer a balanced culinary experience.
90 €
DESSERTS AND SPIRITS
DESSERTS
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Meringue "Udinese" 10 €Artisan meringue filled with sugar-free cream and a drizzle of chocolate Allergens: 3,7
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Carrot and pine nut tart 12 €Crumbly and velvety, with a rustic, natural sweetness Allergens: 1,3,7,8
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Babà with rum cream 9 €Soft and intoxicating, a tribute to the great Neapolitan pastry tradition Allergens: 1,3,7
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Tiramisù 8 €The quintessential Italian dessert, in perfect balance between coffee and mascarpone Allergens: 1,3,7,8
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Soft-hearted chocolate fondant 12 €75% dark chocolate with rum sauce and toasted almond flakes Allergens: 1,3,7,8
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Apple strudel "Julia" with pine nuts, raisins and grappa cream 12 €Artisan apple strudel with pine nuts and raisins, served with a delicate grappa cream Allergens: 1,3,7,8
CHURNED GELATO
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Madagascar vanilla 9 €This variety of vanilla is one of the finest in the world thanks to its incredible fragrance, described as heavenly and buttery Allergens: 7
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Criollo – The gelato of the Maya and the Aztecs 15 €An extremely rare and precious variety of chocolate, representing only 0.01% of the world's cocoa production. Prized for its sweet, non-astringent notes, free of tannins Allergens: 7
DESSERT WINES AND SPIRITS
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La Roncaia – Picolit, 2019 15 €
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Château Roumieu – Sauternes, 2022 15 €
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Graham's – Port Ruby Reserve Six Grapes 8 €
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Graham's – Port Tawny 10 YO 10 €
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Graham's – Port Tawny 20 YO 15 €
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Vite Colte – Moscato Passito "La Bella Estate", 2021 9 €
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Lecompte – Calvados Pays d'Auge 5 YO 12 €
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Eminente – Ron de Cuba Reserva 7 YO 10 €
Allergens
Allergens that may be present in the dishes:
- Cereals (1)
- Crustaceans (2)
- Eggs (3)
- Fish (4)
- Peanuts (5)
- Soy (6)
- Milk (7)
- Tree nuts (8)
- Celery (9)
- Mustard (10)
- Sesame seeds (11)
- Sulphur dioxide and sulphites (12)
- Lupin (13)
- Molluscs (14)
Our staff will be happy to provide all information regarding possible allergens in the dishes.