What does a la romana mean on a menu?
A la romana · Spanish
Dipped in batter and deep-fried, Spanish style, most famously squid rings.
What it does to the food
Light, golden, crisp batter around tender seafood, usually with a squeeze of lemon.
Where you’ll see it
Calamares a la romana at tapas bars and Spanish restaurants, plus other battered seafood and vegetables.
Related words
- tempura
- chipirones
- fritto misto