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What is Pinsa?
Did you know that the name Pinsa comes from the Latin word “Pinsere”, which in Italian means stretch-spread out, which makes sense as it is shaped like an oval.
Pinsa is far more digestible than Pizza due to its different dough hydration and the water used in the doe is always cold. On top of that, the dough has less carbohydrates and fats…in other words you can leave the guilt at home! The main ingredients of the dough are wheat, soya and rice.
It was invented before Pizza thanks to an old Roman recipe.
What we can properly call “Pinsa Romana moderna” is the revisitation of an ancient roman recipe, revised by new ingredients and modern working techniques.
The original idea of the recipe takes its shape from an ancient product that came from the paesant populations living right outside the walls of Rome. These populations used to cook “schiacciatine”(or “focacce”) by grinding cereal grains (millet, barley and spelt) and adding salt and aromatic herbs as well. The word Pinsa comes from the latin “Pinsere” that means: to lay, to stretch. The classic recipe has been revised, over the centuries, several times until today.
What are Strangozzi?
Strangozzi is a handmade pasta, typical from our hometown Spoleto, in the green heart of Italy, the Umbria region. the name Strangozzi comes from a particular cut of pasta dough that recalls the form of the ‘stringa’ , the laces of the romans sandals. The traditional recipe; egg whites, water, flour, salt, extra virgin olive oil and white wine make it look like a linguine but a bit more twisted.
MR STRACCHINO
Imported Italian prosciutto, rocket
and stracchino cheese
$20
PISTACCHIOS LOVER
Mortadella, stracciatella cheese
and pistacchios
$20
TARTUFATA
Mozzarella, fresh Italian sausage,
mushrooms, scamorza cheese and
black truffle sauce
$24
CREMA DI ZUCCA
Pumpkin cream, pancetta and
provola cheese
$20
UMBRA
Mozzarella, porcini mushrooms,
guanciale and smoked scamorza cheese
$24
BRESAOLA
Bresaola, rocket, shaved Parmesan
and balsamic glaze
$20
NUOVA CAPRESE
Tomatoes sauce, stracciatella cheese,
cherry tomatoes and fresh basil
$18
SALMONE
Smoked salmon, grilled zucchini,
burrata cheese and lemon zest
$24
BURRATA VERDE
Zucchini puree, anchovies and burrata cheese, lemon EVOO
$22
MR TL
Tomato sauce, fresh Italian sausage,
stracciatella cheese and fresh basil
$20
BURRATA ROSSA
Tomato sauce, burrata cheese and imported Italian prosciutto
$24
We also do catering!
Our Pinsa Rossa Menu
MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and
fresh basil
$16
TRICOLORE
Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella
(uncooked), fresh basil
$20
SICILIANA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled
eggplant, salted ricotta and fresh basil
$19
NAPOLI
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies,
olives and capers
$18
MARINARA
Tomato sauce, oregano, garlic and
EVOO
$15
CALABRESE
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy
nduja (Calabrese sausage), red
capsicum and red onion
$20
AMATRICIANA
Tomato sauce, pancetta and
pecorino
$20
DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ventricina
salami, fresh Italian sausage,
mushroom and chilli
$22
NEW DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, ventricina salami &
gorgonzola cheese
$20
CAPRICCIOSA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, leg ham,
mushroom,artichoke and olives
$22
PARMA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh
rocket, imported Italian prosciutto,
cherry tomato and shaved Parmesan
$24
SEMPLICE
Tomato sauce,mozzarella, ham and
mushrooms
$19
About Us
Tommasinos is a slice of Rome in the heart of mount lawley. We offer authentic pinsa romana, handmade pasta, an Italian taste experience sure to seduce the most discerning of pizza-loving palates.
The first step is to source the right flour. Quality is key, and at Tommasinos we use premium flour imported from Italy.
Great food takes patience. We don’t believe in rushing the process of the perfect pinsa. Dough is left to rise for 72 hours. A long cold fermentation combined with high levels of hydration guarantees gourmet pinsa that is light, crispy, and easy to digest, making for a magnificent products.
Italians are passionate about pinsa. The tommasinos team has endlessly tested topping combinations to create mouth-watering, the kind that tantalises taste buds and fires up the soul.
Toppings are imported from Italy or sourced locally from the freshest produce. Customers can enjoy the savoury and rich signature tastes of Italy, complemented by succulent home grown ingredients—on a fantastic base.
For those wondering, yes we offer delicious vegetarian and vegan options.
Foodies and pinsa connoisseurs will tell you beautifully made Roman pinsa can be a gastronomic gem. Now you don’t need to fly to Italy to find pinsa and pasta: just head down to mount lawley and enjoy the lightest dough in town.
Come by and say ciao. We love to talk pinsa and will happily answer any questions regarding ingredients, or our process. Perfecting pinsa pastry, crafting combos of delectable toppings—this is our calling. The high quality offerings at Tommasino’s are fresh, flavoursome, and bursting with the Roman touch.
Next time the craving for pinsa hits, experience the traditional tastes of Italy at the pinseria sure to become a beloved favourite.
For bookings & orders
Catering available daily with 24 hours notice.
Beaux Lane, 609 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley
Fully Licensed,
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