Roman Cafeteria
&
Pinseria
Roman Cafeteria
&
Pinseria
Home of Pinsa Romana in Cape Town
Home of Pinsa Romana in Cape Town
At Datterino we bring the everyday food culture of Rome to Cape Town. Simple food, honest ingredients and a dough that is light, fragrant and highly digestible.
Our signature is Pinsa Romana, paired with Italian-inspired panini, good coffee, aperitivo and homemade treats.
At Datterino we bring the everyday food culture of Rome to Cape Town. Simple food, honest ingredients and a dough that is light, fragrant and highly digestible.
Our signature is Pinsa Romana, paired with Italian-inspired panini, good coffee, aperitivo and homemade treats.
No complications. Just real Italian food, the Roman way.
No complications. Just real Italian food, the Roman way.
From breakfast to aperitivo to pinsa
QUESTA É VITA
Who We Are
Who We Are
Datterino is a Roman-style cafeteria and Pinseria where Pinsa Romana is our signature. While our focus is on Pinsa, we created Datterino as an all-day Roman cafeteria — a place for breakfast, lunch, coffee, aperitivo and Pinsa (pizza) just like in Rome.
Datterino is a Roman-style cafeteria and Pinseria where Pinsa Romana is our signature. While our focus is on Pinsa, we created Datterino as an all-day Roman cafeteria — a place for breakfast, lunch, coffee, aperitivo and Pinsa (pizza) just like in Rome.
Our name and symbol tell our story:
The Wolf – the symbol of Rome, a tribute to the Eternal City and the origin of Pinsa Romana
Datterino – a sweet Italian tomato that represents freshness, flavour and authenticity
Together they express our philosophy: Roman heritage, simple food and quality ingredients. This is our version of a Roman bar — casual, fast and rooted in quality.
Our name and symbol tell our story:
The Wolf – the symbol of Rome, a tribute to the Eternal City and the origin of Pinsa Romana
Datterino – a sweet Italian tomato that represents freshness, flavour and authenticity
Together they express our philosophy: Roman heritage, simple food and quality ingredients. This is our version of a Roman bar — casual, fast and rooted in quality.
What is Pinsa?
What is Pinsa?
Pinsa Romana is a hand-pressed Roman flatbread with over two thousand years of heritage. It is lighter, more fragrant and easier to digest than traditional pizza.
Pinsa Romana is a hand-pressed Roman flatbread with over two thousand years of heritage. It is lighter, more fragrant and easier to digest than traditional pizza.
Key characteristics:
• Oval shape
• Crispy outside, soft and airy inside
• Long fermentation
• High hydration dough
• Carefully balanced flour blend
Key characteristics:
• Oval shape
• Crispy outside, soft and airy inside
• Long fermentation
• High hydration dough
• Carefully balanced flour blend
The result is a lighter base that enhances the flavour of every ingredient.
The result is a lighter base that enhances the flavour of every ingredient.
Ancient Roman Pizza
Ancient Roman Pizza
Our Menu
PANINI
BREAKFAST
PIZZA
ITALIAN-INSPIRED PANINI
Our panini follow the same philosophy as our Pinsa:
Balanced fillings and bold Italian flavours.
Classics include: Caprese, Mortadella, Parma ham, Fresh vegetarian options
Our Signature Panino is the “Pizza Bianca”
Our signature dough baked and cut in half, then filled with cooked ham, mozzarella and cheddar and toasted to perfection Simple, warm and incredibly satisfying.
WHY IS IT CALLED PINSA?
WHY IS IT CALLED PINSA?
The name Pinsa comes from the Latin word “pinsere”, which means to stretch, to press, to spread by hand the traditional method used to shape the dough.
The name Pinsa comes from the Latin word “pinsere”, which means to stretch, to press, to spread by hand the traditional method used to shape the dough.
THE STORY OF PINSA
THE STORY OF PINSA
Modern Pinsa Romana is a contemporary interpretation of an ancient Roman recipe.
More than 2,000 years ago, rural communities outside the walls of Rome prepared a rustic flatbread using ground cereals such as:
• millet
• barley
• spelt
They mixed the flour with water, salt and wild herbs, creating a simple focaccia-style bread. Over time the recipe evolved with modern techniques and selected flours, while keeping its original Roman identity.
Modern Pinsa Romana is a contemporary interpretation of an ancient Roman recipe.
More than 2,000 years ago, rural communities outside the walls of Rome prepared a rustic flatbread using ground cereals such as:
• millet
• barley
• spelt
They mixed the flour with water, salt and wild herbs, creating a simple focaccia-style bread. Over time the recipe evolved with modern techniques and selected flours, while keeping its original Roman identity.
OUR DOUGH & PROCESS
OUR DOUGH & PROCESS
Our dough is made using a blend of selected grains (a blend of whole weat, rye, spelt, Barley just to name a few) and a long, slow fermentation. Although it is not sourdough, the process is very similar:
Our dough is made using a blend of selected grains (a blend of whole weat, rye, spelt, Barley just to name a few) and a long, slow fermentation. Although it is not sourdough, the process is very similar:
• very small amount of yeast
• high hydration
• 48+ hour fermentation
• cold maturation
• very small amount of yeast
• high hydration
• 48+ hour fermentation
• cold maturation
This natural development allows the gluten structure to relax and the dough to become:
This natural development allows the gluten structure to relax and the dough to become:
• Lighter
• More digestible
• More aromatic
• Lighter
• More digestible
• More aromatic
Each Pinsa is hand-stretched and baked at high temperature for a crisp exterior and a soft, airy interior.
Each Pinsa is hand-stretched and baked at high temperature for a crisp exterior and a soft, airy interior.
ANCIENT ROMAN PIZZA.
LIGHT BY NATURE.
ROMAN BY TRADITION.
JOIN US FOR APERITIVO
JOIN US FOR APERITIVO
At Datterino, aperitivo is a daily ritual. If you want to beat the traffic instead of sitting in it, come and join us for a Spritz, a cold beer or a Gin & Tonic, perfectly paired with a Pinsa Romana or a warm panino. Simple drinks, good food and a relaxed Roman atmosphere just like in a neighbourhood bar in Rome.
At Datterino, aperitivo is a daily ritual. If you want to beat the traffic instead of sitting in it, come and join us for a Spritz, a cold beer or a Gin & Tonic, perfectly paired with a Pinsa Romana or a warm panino. Simple drinks, good food and a relaxed Roman atmosphere just like in a neighbourhood bar in Rome.
Slow down, meet friends and enjoy the moment.
Slow down, meet friends and enjoy the moment.
Questa è vita.
Questa è vita.
