Choose A Location Washington DC|Reston, VA

Regular Menu

appetizers

mussels in brodo garlic/tomato/saffron broth/ house made focaccia toasts 12.50
add capellini 16.50
crispy eggplant parmesan breaded eggplant/goat cheese/house marinara/basil 10.50
made to order minestrone roasted vegetables/garbanzo beans/pasta/double roasted chicken stock/pesto 10.00 try a cup for 6.95
paolo’s tortellini rose gorgonzola tortellini/mushroom confit/prosciutto ham/sun-dried tomatoes/rose sauce/pesto 11.95
fried calamari spicy cherry peppers/house marinara/lemon 13.50

salads

add chicken to any salad for an additional 4.95
add shrimp to any salad for an additional 6.95

paolo’s salad gorgonzola/asparagus/tomatoes/pears/mesclun/sun-dried tomato raspberry vinaigrette/pine nut gremolata 10.50
caesar salad hearts of romaine/arugula/peasant bread/parmesan/garlic dressing 9.95
cayenne and espresso steak salad* grilled steak/roasted potatoes/caramelized onions/gorgonzola cheese/haricot verts/portabella mushroom dressing/dragon honey 17 .95
seafood salad shrimp/scallops/mussels/clams/calamari/pepper confetti/lemon/simply dressed greens 18.95
mediterranean chicken salad grilled chicken/cucumber/tomatoes/eggplant/feta and parmesan cheeses/sherry oregano vinaigrette/pumpkin seeds 15.95

pizzas

pizza margherita over-sized grilled dough/tomato sauce/fresh mozzarella/basil/tomato 14.00
pizza chicken lemon roasted pulled chicken/oven dried tomatoes/pancetta bacon/fresh mozzarella/pesto 13.95
pizza rustichella omato sauce/roma tomatoes/goat cheese/kalamata olives/red onions/quattro formaggi/basil 12.95
pizza angelo italian sausage/pepperoni/tomato sauce/quattro formaggi 13.95
pizza "white" garlic oil/garlic confit/quattro formaggi/feta cheese 12.95

brunch

Italian benedict english muffins/prosciutto de parma/poached eggs/spinach aglio olio/basil hollandaise/brunch potatoes 14.50
chef’s omelette mushrooms/ham/fontina cheese/brunch potatoes 13.50
Italian scramble pancetta bacon/peppers/onions/cheddar cheese/three eggs/soft pizza bread/brunch potatoes 13.50
brunch wrap chorizo sausage/quattro formaggi/roasted red peppers/tomatoes/soft pizza bread/brunch potatoes 12.50
steak and eggs skirt steak/eggs your way/brunch potatoes 15.95
french toast canoli encrusted brioche/strawberries/chocolate/sweet ricotta/amaretto syrup/brunch potatoes 12.95

risotto

shrimp saffron rice/tomato/asparagus/shiitake mushrooms/corn/basil/parmesan cheese 21.95
porcini mushroom confit/porcini butter/herbs 17.95

pastas

add chicken to any pasta for an additional 4.95
add meatballs to any pasta for an additional 4.95
add shrimp to any pasta for an additional 6.95

spaghetti pomodoro tomato/basil/extra virgin olive oil 15.50
penne arrabiata tomato/parsley/chili flakes 15.50
tortellini rose gorgonzola tortellini/mushroom confit/prosciutto ham/sun-dried tomatoes/rose sauce/pesto 18.50
spaghetti meatballs Grandma Nonnina’s recipe/marinara sauce/parmesan cheese 18.50
penne vodka tomato cream/peas/prosciutto ham/saffron vodka 18.50
Lasagna bolognese sauce/spinach aglio olio/ricotta/mozzarella cheese/gorgonzola fondue/marinara sauce 18.50
fettuccine carbonara pancetta/peas/parmesan cream 18.50
spaghetti bolognese three meat ragu/parmesan/parsley 18.95
italian sausage rigatoni crumbled sausage/red peppers/shallots/shiitake mushrooms/lemon juice/ricotta salata 18.95
Scampi shrimp/capers/tomatoes/spinach/garlic/saffron cream sauce/capellini pasta 23.50

entrées

crabcake spinach aglio olio/potato hash/andouille/crawfish/roasted corn butter sauce 24.95
grilled atlantic salmon* corn/peas/shiitake mushrooms/pea tendrils/pea coulis/olive oil potato parsley salad 23.50
cayenne espresso filet mignon* roasted potatoes/gorgonzola walnut asparagus/red wine jus 28.50
chicken saltimboca prosciutto de parma/sage/lemon/broccolini aglio olio/mashed potatoes 19.95

vegetables

roasted potatoes chives/caramelized onion/olive oil 5 .00
grilled asparagus truffle vinaigrette/parmesan cheese 5.00
wild mushroom sauté fine herbs/butter/marsala 5.00
broccolini garlic/chili peppers/olive oil 5.00
mashed potatoes butter/cream/garlic confit 5.00

desserts

tiramisu espresso soaked lady fingers/mascarpone cheese/marsala zabaglione/shaved chocolate/cocoa 7.95
crème brulée flavor in the “mood” of our chef 7.95
chef’s gelato and sorbet ask your server for today’s flavors 5.95
chef’s choice cheesecake ask your server for today’s specialty 7.50
decadent chocolate cake strawberries/vanilla ice cream/whipped cream 8.50
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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