The story
Tucked along Corso Duca di Genova in Lido di Ostia, La Friggitoria di Ostia has earned a 4.5-star reputation as a seafood street-food destination. Creator Giuliacrossbow calls it “a must,” praising the fried seafood as “crunchy and light” and declaring the prawn sandwich “one of the best fish sandwiches I've ever had.”
The menu leans into coastal classics, with standouts like the Crocchette al Nero di Seppia con Gamberi e Mazzancolle and a Panino con Tartare di Salmone, Guacamole e Aneto. For locals and visitors alike, the ability to skip the line via a dedicated ordering app adds modern convenience to the casual, beachside vibe.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2021.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
La Friggitoria di Ostia’s frittura mista di moscardini e totani is the undisputed star—a golden, briny triumph. The overall vibe is casual, sun-drenched perfection, with every bite tasting of the sea.
“This is the mixed fry with baby octopus and squid. Compared to the one at Mercato Centrale, this is way better — look how crunchy these are! It's crunchy, salty just right, and pretty light because the pieces are small. You never get a huge chunk of octopus, it's like when you're at the cinema dipping your hand in. For 9 euros or so, it's worth it — at least we're at the seaside and they actually crunch.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered La Friggitoria di Ostia. Most active: Giuliacrossbow
La Friggitoria di Ostia is a must — the fried seafood is crunchy and light, the prawn sandwich is one of the best fish sandwiches I've ever had, and they even have an app for ordering. Highly recommended.
Dishes mentioned
Crocchette al Nero di Seppia con Gamberi e Mazzancolle
We started with the appetizer: croquettes with squid ink, shrimp, and prawns, with chives on top. I'm a huge fan of chives. Inside it's like a soft bread — you taste the prawns but there aren't chunks of prawn, I think there's potato in there. It's creamy and tasty.
Frittura Mista di Moscardini e Totani
This is the mixed fry with baby octopus and squid. Compared to the one at Mercato Centrale, this is way better — look how crunchy these are! It's crunchy, salty just right, and pretty light because the pieces are small. You never get a huge chunk of octopus, it's like when you're at the cinema dipping your hand in. For 9 euros or so, it's worth it — at least we're at the seaside and they actually crunch.
Panino con Gamberoni Argentini Sfumati al Brandy
As soon as I read 'Argentinian prawns flambéed in brandy' I said I have to get this immediately. I think it's one of the best fish sandwiches I've ever eaten. The prawns are incredibly tender — not frozen, they're fresh — and you taste the chives and these garlic sprouts I'd never seen before. The brandy sauce is like a pink sauce but not too strong, very delicate. With chips, it cost 8.50 euros — McDonald's can learn from this. This is real food, healthy, and delicious fish.
Panino con Tartare di Salmone, Guacamole e Aneto
Next is the salmon tartare with guacamole and dill. I have a weakness for dill — it gives the fresh salmon a nice touch. It's a classic combo you'd find at Japanese restaurants. It costs 10 euros but there's a lot of salmon tartare. Inside there are cherry tomatoes. It's the perfect beach sandwich. The salmon is fresh, clearly blast-frozen. Delicious.
