Choose A Location Washington DC|Reston, VA

Regular Menu

appetizers

fried calamari spicy cherry peppers/house marinara 12
grilled calamari roasted pepperonata/toasted black peppercorn vinaigrette/citrus segments 12
osso bucco raviolo veal ragu/ricotta cheese/spinach/chive butter sauce/fried basil 12
melanzane baked eggplant/ricotta cheese/fresh mozzarella/basil/house marinara 10
tuna tartar* sushi grade tuna/red pepper coulis/tomatoes/basil/ mushrooms/balsamic soy drizzle 12
carpaccio* filet mignon/baby arugula/parmesan reggiano/ extra virgin olive oil/rosemary salt 14
made to order minestrone roasted vegetables/garbanzo beans/ pasta/double roasted chicken stock/pesto 10
mussels in brodo garlic/tomato/lemon wheels/saffron broth/ house made focaccia toasts 12
add capellini 16
paolo’s tortellini rose gorgonzola tortellini/mushroom confit/prosciutto/sun-dried tomatoes/rose sauce/pesto 11
fresh mozzarella spedini toasted bread/fresh mozzarella/bagna cauda sauce/simply dressed greens 9

salads

paolo’s salad gorgonzola/asparagus/tomato/pears/mesclun/sun-dried tomato raspberry vinaigrette/pine nut gremolata 9
tomato caprese seasonal tomatoes/avocado/fresh mozzarella/ basil/peasant bread/extra virgin olive oil 12
spinach and strawberry salad baby spinach/belgian endive/ strawberries/toasted walnuts/red onion/goat cheese brulee/honey balsamic vinaigrette 10
caesar salad hearts of romaine/arugula/peasant bread/parmesan/garlic dressing 9
cayenne and espresso steak salad* grilled steak/fingerling potatoes/caramelized onions/gorgonzola cheese/haricot verts/portabella mushroom dressing/dragon honey 17
seafood salad shrimp/scallops/mussels/clams/calamari/pepper confetti/lemon/simply dressed greens 17
mediterranean chicken salad grilled chicken/cucumber/tomatoes/eggplant/feta and parmesan cheeses/sherry oregano vinaigrette/pumpkin seeds 15

pizzas

pizza margherita over-sized grilled dough/tomato sauce/fresh mozzarella/tomatoes 13
pizza angelo italian sausage/pepperoni/tomato sauce/mushroom confit/quattro formaggi 12
pizza blt garlic oil/yellow tomatoes/applewood smoked bacon/lettuce/quattro formaggi 12
pizza "white" garlic oil/garlic confit/quattro formaggi/feta cheese 11
pizza chicken garlic oil/tomatoes/pesto/spinach aglio olio/pulled chicken/fresh oregano 12
pizza vegetable roma tomato sauce/artichoke hearts/tomatoes/roasted shallots/gorgonzola cheese/quattro formaggi 11
pizza gyro garlic oil/gyro meat/red onion/tomatoes/cucumber aioli/feta cheese/quattro formaggi 12

risotto

primavera tomato/seasonal vegetables/arugula/parmesan 15
porcini mushroom confit/porcini butter/herbs 16
milanese parmesan basket/pepperonata/asparagus salad 16

pastas

add chicken to any pasta for an additional 4.00
add shrimp to any pasta for an additional 6.00

spaghetti pomodoro tomato/basil/extra virgin olive oil 14
fettuccine carbonara pancetta/peas/parmesan cream 17
penne con vodka prosciutto/peas/tomatoes/saffron penne 15
spaghetti bolognese three meat ragu/parmesan/parsley 18
italian sausage rigatoni crumbled sausage/red peppers/shallots/shiitake mushrooms/lemon juice/ricotta salata 17
penne arrabiata tomato/parsley/chili peppers/parmesan cheese 14
scampi shrimp/capers/tomatoes/spinach/garlic/saffron cream sauce/capellini pasta 22
spinach linguine shaved garlic/kalamata olives/grape tomatoes/capers/chili peppers/spinach linguine 15
lasagna bolognese sauce/spinach aglio olio/ricotta/mozzarella cheese/gorgonzola fondue/marinara sauce 17
truffle spaghetti asparagus/leeks/zucchini/truffle cream17
tortellini rose gorgonzola tortellini/mushroom confit/prosciutto/sun-dried tomatoes/rose sauce/pesto 17
spaghetti meatballs Grandma Nonnina’s recipe/marinara sauce/parmesan cheese 17

entrées

grilled atlantic salmon* roasted potatoes/haricot verts/kalamata olives/capers/porcini mustard/cucumber 19
veal limone veal scallopini/lemon zest/pan jus/parsley/pepperonata/saffron rice pilaf 19
veal milanese breaded "over-sized" veal chop/lemon/arugula/heirloom tomatoes/parmesan cheese 20
cayenne espresso filet mignon* fingerling potatoes/gorgonzola walnut asparagus/red wine jus 28
crabcake spinach aglio olio/potato hash/andouille/crawfish/roasted corn butter sauce 22
free range chicken caprese pesto capellini/grilled chicken/fresh mozzarella/seasonal tomatoes/red pepper coulis19

vegetables

pommes frittes truffle oil/black pepper aioli 4
grilled asparagus truffle vinaigrette/parmesan cheese 4
roasted brussels sprouts garlic/chili peppers/pine nuts 4
grilled artichoke hearts extra virgin olive oil/basil 4
zucchini tomatoes/basil 4

desserts

tiramisu espresso soaked lady fingers/mascarpone cheese/marsala zabaglione/shaved chocolate/cocoa 6
crème brulée flavor in the “mood” of our chef 7
chef’s gelato and sorbet ask your server for today’s flavors 4
chef’s choice cheesecake ask your server for today’s specialty 6
decadent chocolate cake strawberries/vanilla ice cream/allow 15 minutes for the chef to bake your cake 7
berry basket edible almond basket/raspberry sorbet/fresh berries/raspberry coulis/whipped cream 9
chef’s choice dessert ask your server for today’s specialty market price


* Contains raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked seafood may increase your risk of food borne illness.
For your convenience we have added an 18% gratuity to parties of 8 or more.
Please feel free to adjust according to your experience.

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