Usher in 2017 with an Italian Tradition!

As we anticipate the fresh start that a new year brings, we are giving you a rare opportunity to also celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Italian tradition with Cenone di San Silvestro – the Feast of St. Sylvester, Saturday, December 31, 5:30 pm-midnight.  The night before a new year, Italians believe a person should eat lentils – a symbol of wealth – and pork – a symbol of life’s fullness.  $89 (beverages, tax & gratuity not included).  Complimentary champagne toast at midnight.  Reserve your table today by calling us at (202) 835-0459.  Felice Anno Nuovo!

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(Choose one option from each course)

Antipasto 
  • Toscano:  Italian charcuterie, wild mushroom crostini, house-marinated vegetables
  • Polipo Marinato con Verdure e Pane Croccante:  Charred Mediterranean octopus, cucumber, tomato, saba
  • Erbe d’Inverno col Caprino, Mele e Sbricioli di Panettone:  Tuscan kale, spinach & frisée lettuces with goat cheese, Fuji apples & panettone croutons
  • Capesante, Gnocchi di Ricotta e Funghi:  Seared Maine scallops, ricotta gnocchi, roasted mushrooms, parsley butter
Primo Piatto
  • Zuppa di Lenticchie:  New Year’s “good luck” lentil soup, parmesan crisp
  • Tortellini al Sughetta di Vitella:  Nonna Irma’s homemade three-meat tortellini with savory veal reduction
  • Cavatelli Neri:  Artisanal squid ink pasta, homemade sausage, shrimp, roasted tomato
  • Risotto ai Funghi e Champagne:  Vialone Nano rice, wild mushrooms, champagne, chive oil
Secondo Piatto
  • Pescespada al Salmoriglio:  Grilled swordfish steak, lemon, fresh herbs, EVOO, potatoes maché, grilled winter vegetables
  • Arista al Forno:  Slow-roasted pork loin, juniper berry crust, stewed plums & roasted rosemary potatoes
  • Agnello al Scottaditto:  Grilled marinated T-bone lamb chops, soft polenta, mint oil
  • Quaglia Farcita al Brandy:  Roasted stuffed quail, prosciutto, brandy, sautéed Swiss chard
Dolce
  • Panna Cotta al Melograno: Yogurt panna cotta, pomegranate jelly, toasted coconut
  • Gelato con Frutta Spezziata:  Homemade vanilla gelato, spiced apples, pears, raisins & chopped pistachio
  • Scarpette di Panettone al Gelato:  Warm panettone, chocolate gelato & chocolate shavings
  • Torta di Formaggio:  Marscarpone cheesecake, toasted walnuts, strawberry