During my time in Tuscany I was inspired by the role of food in Italian culture. Food is a lifestyle in Tuscany; people know where their food comes from and how to prepare it. They seek comfort and quality in their food. I wanted to share that real food experience with Washington, D.C.
-Owner-Chef Christianne Ricchi
Puglia & Pizza on the Piazza, Tuesday, September 27, 5:30-7 pm Buy tickets
Banfi Wine Dinner, Wednesday, October 5, 7 pm Get tickets
Our daily lunch option menu: Presto Pranzo menu
Some dishes and drinks are offered seasonally.
Lunch
Monday – Friday 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
A N T I P A S T I / STARTERS
| Buratta di Bufala / grilled zucchini, saba, parsley breadcrumbs | 15 |
| Polipo Panzanella/ grilled Mediterranean octopus, cucumber, croutons, tomato | 16 |
| Cozze / PEI mussels, house-made sausage, fennel, roasted tomato | 12 |
| Calamari / sundried tomato aioli, lemon, fried parsley | 11 |
| Polpette / braised Tuscan meatballs, soft polenta, tomato, parmigiano | 10 |
| Prosciutto Melone / 24 mo aged Parma, cantaloupe, warm bread fritters | 13 |
| Salsiccie & Fagioli / grilled house-made sausage, stewed beans | 12 |
Z U P P E E I N S A L A TE / SOUPS & SALADS
| Minestrone / spring vegetables, Tuscan black kale, roasted squash, borlotti beans | 8 |
| Insalata Mista / Northern Neck mixed greens, confit tomato, lemon vinaigrette | 7 |
| Barbabietola / heirloom beets, farro, goat cheese fonduta, balsamic vinaigrette | 10 |
| Tonno Conserva / house cured tuna, cannellini beans, arugula, roasted peppers | 12 |
P I A D I N E E P A N I N I / SANDWICHES
| Alla Romagnola / prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula piadina | 14 |
| Vegetariano / grilled seasonal vegetables, sundried tomatoes, taleggio panino | 12 |
F A R I N A C I / PASTA & RISOTTO
| Tortelloni / spinach, ricotta, sweet corn, bacon, roasted mushrooms | 14/12 |
| Rigatoni Bolognese / classic 3 meat sauce from Bologna, parmigiano | 14/12 |
| Taglierini Vongole / Little Neck clams, tomato, roasted squash, Calabrian chili | 14/12 |
| Spaghetti Pomodoro / tomato, basil, ricotta, chive oil | 12/10 |
| Cavatelli Neri/ squid ink, house-made sausage, gulf shrimp, roasted tomato | 16/14 |
| Risotto del Giorno / daily risotto special | 14/12 |
S E C O N D I / MAIN
| Pesce del Giorno / fresh seafood of the day | 21 |
| Tagliata / shoulder steak, Northern Neck mixed greens, pecorino, balsamic reduction | 18 |
| Capesante / seared Maine scallops, arugula, fennel, citrus, sherry vinaigrette | 22 |
| Trota / North Carolina Mountain Trout, rapini, fingerling potatoes, olive tapenade | 19 |
| Pollo Paillard / Amish chicken, grilled summer vegetables, tomato caper vinaigrette | 16 |
C O N T O R N I / SIDES
| Bietola / Swiss chard, garlic & Tuscan olive oil | 5 |
| Patate alla Ghiotta / roasted rosemary potatoes | 5 |
| Fagioli al fiasco / cannellini beans, sage | 5 |
Dinner
ANTIPASTI / STARTERS
Burrata Di Bufala -16
Imported buffalo burrata, grilled zucchini, parsley breadcrumbs
Panzanella Col Polipo -17
Grilled Mediterranean octopus, local cucumber, tomato, balsamic
Calamari Fritti -14
Fresh fried squid, sundried tomato aioli, lemon, fried parsley
Cozze Farcite Con Salsicce E Finocchio -15
PEI mussels, homemade sausage, fennel, roasted tomato
Polpettine A Tre Carni -10
Braised Tuscan meatballs, soft polenta, tomato, parmigiano
Prosciutto Casalingo Coi Panserotti E Melone -16
Imported 24 mo. Parma proscuitto, cantaloupe, Florentine bread fritters
Capesante, Gnocchi Di Ricotta E Funghi -17
Seared Maine scallops, ricotta gnocchi, roasted mushrooms, parsley butter
Salsicce Coi Fagioli Al Fiasco -12
Grilled house-made pork sausage, cannellini beans, fresh sage
INSALATE E MINESTRE
Minestrone Del Orto Estivo -9
Spring vegetable minestrone, Tuscan black kale, roasted squash, borlotti beans
Insalata Mista Di Casa -9
Northern Neck mixed greens, vegetables braised & raw, confit tomator, lemon vinaigrette
Tonno E Fagioli -14
Tuna conserva, cannellini beans, arugula, roasted peppers
Barbabietola Alla Crema Di Capra -12
Roasted heirloom beets, faro, goat cheese fonduta, balsamic vinaigrette
PASTA E RISOTTO
Rigatoni Strascicate -18
Classic Tuscan meat sauce, parmigiano
Tortelloni Al Granturco E Funghi -18
Ricotta & spinach filled tortelloni, sweet corn, roasted mushrooms
Pici All’Aglione -16
House-made spaghetti, tomato, basil, ricotta, chive oil
Cavatelli Neri -19
Squid ink shells, house-made sausage, gulf shrimp, roasted tomator
Taglierini Alle Vongole -18
Fine egg pasta, little neck clams, roasted zucchini, tomato, Calabrian chili
Risotto del Giorno -18
Risotto of the day.
SECONDI / ENTREES
Pollo Balsamico -24
Orange marinated chicken, balsamic reduction, roasted rosemary potatoes.
Grigliata Mista Della Casa -34
Mixed grill of marinated lamb chop, prosciutto stuffed baby quail, Tuscan sausage skewers, & bay leaf crostini
Lombatina di Vitella -36
14 oz. T-bone veal chop “alla Cercina”
Costolette d’Agnello A Scottadito -35
“Burned Fingers” grilled lamb chops, lemon & rosemary marinade
Bistecca All’Arrabbiata -38
14 oz. Black Angus New York strip steak, red & black peppercorns
Filetto Alla Zingara -38
“Gypsy style” 8 oz. Black Angus tenderloin, mushrooms, white truffles, peppers, truffled polenta
Costoletta Alla Milanese -29
Pan fried veal chop, arugula, plum tomatoes.
PESCE / SEAFOOD
Spiedino di Mare -32
Marinated colossal shrimp, tri-colored peppers, red onions
Branzino Mediterranio -36
Pan roasted Mediterranean branzino, thin green beans, confit tomato, chive oil
Trota Sulla Brace -24
Grilled North Carolina mountain trout, rapini, fingerling potatoes, olive tapenade
CONTORNI / SIDE DISHES
Fagioli Bianchi Cotti Al Fiasco -5
Oven-baked cannellini beans, fresh sage, extra virgin olive oil
Bietola Saltata -5
Sauteed Swiss chard, garlic, olive oil
Patate alla Ghiotta -5
Oven-roasted rosemary potatoes
FORMAGGI / CHEESES
Formaggi Misti
Assorted imported & domestic cheeses, lavendar honey, Marcona almonds, cotognata, red onion marmelade. 3, 4, 5 selections at $5.00 per ounce
Dessert
DOLCI / DESSERTS
Available at lunch or dinner.
Meringata di Ciocolato Amaro Dolce
Chocolate meringue torte with whipped frozen chocolate mousse
Torta di Formaggio
Walnut crusted mascarpone cheese cake.
Semifreddo alle Fragole
Semi-frozen meringue with strawberry cream & vanilla gelato.
Tira-Mi-Su
Espresso infused sponge cake layered with mascarpone cream.
Gelati Alle Creme E Sorbetti Di Frutta
Assorted homemade ice creams and fresh fruit sorbets.
Frutti di Bosco
Seasonal berries.
Signature Drinks
APERITIVI / COCKTAILS
Carnevale
Prosecco, house raspberry purée.
Bellini
Prosecco, white peach purée, Campari.
Sole
Prosecco, limoncello.
Cosmopolitano Bianco
Vodka, white cranberry, lime juice.
Tè Pomeridiano
Vodka, ice tea, lemon, mint syrup
Estate
Pinot grigio, St Germain, limoncello, soda
Limontini
Limoncello, vodka martini
Apertivo Americano
Cocchi Americano, orange peel, soda
Lamponetta
Vanilla vodka, raspberry puree, triple sec
Rosato Fruttato
Rosé, brandy, seasonal fruit
Sangria Flora
Pinot Grigio infused with fresh summer fruit & Prosecco
Vin Brulè
Warm red wine infused with warm spices and citrus fruits
Meleto
Rum, brandy, apple cider & fresh lemon juice
We also offer a variety of coffees, espressos, and teas for you to enjoy with your meal or dessert.