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appetizers
fried calamari with spicy cherry peppers and our house marinara 12
“de-constructed” bruschetta gorgonzola baguette, tri-color pepperonata, pesto and balsamic syrup 10
carpaccio of beef* black pepper crusted, shaved thin and served with pesto, shallot marmalade, arugula, parmesan and peasant bread 12
ravioli in brodo home-made pasta stuffed with duck confit, pancetta and goat cheese served in a porcini mushroom broth with seasonal vegetable confetti 10
tomato caprese seasonal tomatoes, avocado, fresh mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction 11
crispy eggplant served with marinara sauce and a warm puff of goat cheese 10
tortellini rose a sampling of our signature pasta 10
minestrone made to order with oven roasted vegetables, potatoes, orchicetti pasta and herbed chicken broth, finished with parmesan 9

salads
paolo’s house salad of baby greens tossed in sundried tomato raspberry vinaigrette topped with a basil tomato relish, olives, pine nuts and gorgonzola 9
caesar salad romaine hearts, garlic and parmesan dressing, peasant bread and tomatoes 8
add a grilled chicken breast 15
watermelon salad organic bibb lettuce, watermelon, feta, shaved red onions and a strawberry lime vinaigrette 12
proscuitto de parma and asparagus baby arugula, roasted shallots and shaved fennel in a basil melon vinaigrette 11
vegetable cruda seasonal fresh vegetables with garbanzo beans, kalamata olives, arugula and a charred yellow tomato vinaigrette 10
seafood salad pan roasted peppers and onions with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and calamari topped with simply dressed mesclun lettuce 18
mediterranean chicken salad mesclun lettuce, chicken, eggplant, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and parmesan cheeses with sherry oregano vinaigrette 15
cayenne and espresso steak salad* grilled skirt steak, fingerling potatoes, caramelized onions, gorgonzola cheese, haricots verts, portabella mushroom dressing and dragon honey 17

pizza
pizza chicken layers of garlic oil, tomatoes, rapini, pesto, pulled chicken, quattro formaggi and fresh torn oregano 12
vegetable pizza roma tomato sauce layered with artichoke hearts, roasted shallots, rapini, tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese and quattro formaggi 11
italian sausage and apple brushed with garlic oil topped with gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, pulled chicken and oregano 12
pizza proscuitto roma tomato sauce, figs, quattro formaggi and parmesan, topped with proscuitto de parma, arugula and a drizzle of clover honey 13
white pizza garlic confit, feta cheese and quattro formaggi 11
pizza angelo with pepperoni, italian sausage and roasted mushrooms over roma tomato sauce and quattro formaggi 12
pizza margherita our over-sized grilled dough with roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and quattro formaggi 13



traditional pastas
spaghetti pomodoro crushed roma tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmesan and extra virgin olive oil 14
spaghetti and meatballs grandma nonnina’s recipe smothered with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese 17
spaghetti arrabiata a spicy tomato sauce with chili flakes and fresh herbs 14
spaghetti bolognese beef, veal, sausage and a rich tomato sauce 18
spaghetti pesto basil pesto, arugula, parmesan and pine nuts 14


paolo’s classics
paolo’s tortellini rose mushroom confit, sun-dried tomatoes, proscuitto ham, cracked black pepper and rose sauce 17
shrimp scampi jumbo shrimp, capers, roma tomatoes, spinach and capellini pasta in a saffron herb cream 21
mushroom papardelle exotic seasonal mushrooms, pancetta, chives and spinach in a porcini truffle butter 16
fettuccine carbonara pancetta bacon, garlic, black pepper, parsley, peas in a rich parmesan cream sauce 16
rigatoni with italian sausage shallots, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, basil, roasted red peppers and ricotta salata in a light lemon & tomato oil 17


main plates
crabcake entrée served over andouille sausage , crawfish tail, sliced fingerling potatoes and spinach aglio olio with a roasted corn butter sauce 25

roasted half chicken brined in sambuca with a orange honey–glaze served with basil whipped mashed potatoes and rapini 18
pan roasted atlantic salmon* served with saffron fingerling potatoes, zucchini “pappardelle” and tomato vodka fondue 22
cayenne espresso filet mignon* fingerling potatoes, caramelized onions, toasted walnuts, gorgonzola asparagus and peppered red wine au jus 28
tuscan herb and green pea risotto seasonal herbs tossed with green peas and creamy parmesan risotto with pine nuts, crispy proscuitto and arugula 16
grilled chicken paillarde chicken breast marinated in garlic and lemon topped with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and pesto finished with a petite salad of arugula, artichoke hearts and olives 18
grilled N.Y. strip* topped w/gorgonzola baked red onions served with basil whipped mashed potatoes, asparagus and bordelaise sauce 24

desserts
tiramisu our signature dessert with layers of espresso soaked lady fingers, mascarpone cheese and marsala zabaglione, finished with shaved chocolate and cocoa and powdered sugar. 7
chef’s seasonal dessert of the day created by our chef’s in the mood of the day priced daily
crème brulée prepared with a crispy sugar crust, flavors change daily with the “mood” of our chef ask your server for today’s flavor 7
chef’s gelato and sorbet ask your server for today’s flavors 7
chef’s choice cheesecake ask your server for today’s specialty 7
chocolate volcano cake with strawberries and vanilla ice cream please allow 15 minutes for the chef to bake your cake; our chef suggests you pre-order your dessert with your meal. 7
berry basket edible almond basket and raspberry sorbet with fresh seasonal berries and a drizzle of raspberry coulis and whipped cream 9

brunch and paolo’s classics
paolo’s scramble three eggs lightly scrambled with black truffles, goat cheese, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers and spinach served with baguette 13
fritatta an open faced omelette of Italian sausage, peppers, onions, spinach and Quattro formaggi over potato hash 12
“white” omelette egg whites with asparagus tips, tomatoes, herbs and sautèed peppers with venetian potatoes 11
steak and eggs poached eggs atop toasted English muffins with red wine hollandaise, grilled skirt steak and potato hash 17
italian toast diced ciabatta bread soaked in amaretto scented egg batter, pan fried and served with applewood smoked bacon with cinnamon infused maple syrup and strawberries 11
coddled eggs and polenta two eggs baked with parmesan polenta, crispy proscuitto, scallions and basil with baguette 12
chocolate chip waffle belgian style waffle topped with whipped cream, strawberries, vanilla syrup and applewood smoked bacon 13
tortellini rose our signature pasta of gorgonzola tortellini, mushrooms, proscuitto, sundried tomatoes and rose sauce 17
shrimp scampi jumbo shrimp with capers, tomatoes, spinach and a saffron vermouth cream sauce over egg cappellini 21
grilled chicken paillarde marinated in garlic and lemon topped with a petite salad of artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, arugula, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella 18

appetizers
fried calamari with spicy cherry peppers and our house marinara 12
crispy eggplant served with marinara and a warm puff of goat cheese 10
bruschetta of tomatoes, goat cheese, arugula and basil 9
carpaccio* pesto, shallot marmalade, parmesan, arugula, balsamic syrup and peasant bread 12
made to order minestrone roasted vegetables, garbanzo beans, parmesan cheese and pasta in a double roasted chicken stock 9
tomato caprese seasonal tomatoes with avocado, basil, fresh mozzarella, olive oil and balsamic syrup 11
brie and fruit seasonal fruit with brie, mint, clover honey and peasant bread 11
glazed cinnamon bun grilled with honey butter 4

salads
paolo’s salad gorgonzola cheese, asparagus, tomato, mesclun and sun-dried tomato raspberry vinaigrette, finished with pine nut gremolata 9
caesar salad romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, tomato and peasant bread 8
top your salad with marsala brined grilled chicken 15
top your salad with crispy fried calamari 16
seafood salad shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and calamari in a lemon and white wine pepper sauce finished with simply dressed greens 18
cayenne espresso steak salad* lyonnaise fingerling potatoes, caramelized onions, haricot verts, and baby greens, tossed in a honey balsamic portabella vinaigrette 17
mediterranean chicken salad grilled chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, eggplant, feta and parmesan cheeses, tossed in a sherry oregano vinaigrette with pumpkin seeds 15
proscuitto salad with asparagus, fennel, arugula, roasted shallots and a melon vinaigrette 12
top your salad with marsala brined grilled chicken 16
top your salad with grilled shrimp 18
vegetable crudo seasonal fresh vegetables with garbanzo beans, kalamata olives, arugula and a charred yellow tomato vinaigrette 10

pizzas
pizza margherita an over-sized grilled dough with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and tomato 13
brunch pizza served on our hand-stretched grilled dough with garlic oil, quattro formaggi, pancetta, tomato basil relish and two eggs sunny side up 11
pizza with sausage, chicken and apple hand stretched dough with pulled chicken, Italian sausage, apples, gorgonzola cheese, garlic oil and oregano 12
pizza chicken hand stretched dough with garlic oil, chicken, tomatoes, oregano, rapini and Quattro formaggi 11
pizza angelo italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, tomato sauce and quattro formaggi 11
pizza “white” garlic oil, garlic confit, quattro formaggi and feta cheese 11
pizza vegetable hand stretched dough with tomato sauce, rapini, roasted shallots, artichoke hearts, gorgonzola and herbs 11

panini
all sandwiches are served with your choice of french fries or a petite caesar salad
proscuitto provolone cheese, proscuitto, tomato, arugula and black pepper aioli on ciabatta bread 11
caesar wrap pizza bread with grilled chicken, feta & parmesan cheeses and tomato 10
meatball wrap pizza bread with arugula, tomatoes, quattro formaggi and marinara sauce 11
chicken salad pressed on ciabatta bread with mortadella, pulled chicken salad and mesclun lettuce 11
italian cold cut mortadella, capricola ham, genoa salami, provolone cheese and pesto aioli on ciabatta bread 10
chicken grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, eggplant, arugula and fresh mozzarella on ciabatta 11

traditional pastas
add chicken to any pasta for an additional 4.00
add shrimp to any pasta for an additional 6.00
spaghetti pomodoro garlic, tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil 14
fettuccine carbonara pancetta, peas, shallots, and parmesan cream 17
spaghetti bolognese beef, veal, sausage and a rich tomato sauce 18
fettuccine pesto basil pesto, arugula, parmesan and pine nuts 12
spaghetti arrabiata a spicy tomato sauce with chili flakes and fresh herbs 11

brunch drinks
mimosa champagne and orange juice with a splash of chambord 8
grand grimosa mimosa with absolut ruby red vodka, grapefruit juice, champagne and a floater of grand marnier 10
bloody mary tomato juice, spice, absolute pepper and a celery heart 8
paolo’s bellini champagne, peach schnapps, peach nectar and a touch of mint 9
mojito lime juice, soda, mint and cruzan cane rum 8
paolo’s coffee tia maria and chambord atop illy coffee 8
paolo’s cosmopolitan cranberry juice, absolut citron, cointreau and lime juice 12
plymouth “filthy” martini plymouth gin, dry vermouth and gorgonzola stuffed olives 12
limoncello spritzer limoncello, soda, white wine and amaretto 9
cafe chip shot tuaca, baileys, coffee and whipped cream 9
venetian sunset champagne with a splash of pineapple and a sunken layer of grenadine 9

*signifies items that may contain raw or uncooked ingredients

Prices reflected are those of our Reston location. Other Paolo's location prices may vary due to market availability. Thank you.