Chef's Specials

CREAM OF LOBSTER BISQUE
$12.00
CROSTINI AL PESTO
Toasted baguette topped with pesto, fresh mozzarella, and prosciutto.$14.00
BONELESS BEEF SHORT RIBS CANNELLONI
Delicate pasta sheets filled with tender braised beef short ribs, ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella, baked to perfection in a rich vodka Aurora sauce.$35.00
FLOUNDER FRANCESE
Lightly prepared flounder in a delicate lemon butter sauce, served with spaghetti and sautéed spinach.$38.00
VEAL OSSO BUCO
Slow-braised veal foreshank served with mashed potatoes and crispy spiral-cut zucchini$42.00
Appetizers

Arancini
crisped risotto centered with mozzarella, chef aioli$16.00
Bruschetta
Toasted baguettes, tomato, sun-dried tomato, basil, garlic, parmesan, herbs$12.00+
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari and side of spicy marinara$16.00+
Mozzarella Fritia
Side of marinara$14.00+
Cozze e Vongole
steamed mussels & clams in garlic white wine$22.00+
Garlic Bread
Garlic, Parmesan, Italian herbs and olive oil$10.00+Funghi Trifolati
Sautéed mushroom, garlic & olive oil$12.00+
Salads

Caesar
romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing$14.00+
Caprese
tomato, fresh mozzarella, honey lemon balsamic vinaigrette$14.00+Mixed Green
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrots, balsamic reduction$14.00+
Romana
romaine lettuce, cucumber, carrots, red onions, tomato, sun dried tomatoes, shaved parmesan, garlic olive oil dressing$14.00+
Pasta Entrées

Lasagne Di Carne
grounded beef & veal, béchamel, parmesan, mozzarella, layered pasta sheet$22.00
Bolognese
grounded beef & veal meat sauce, fresh fusilli pasta$18.00
Pesto
basil pesto, garlic, fresh basil, fresh rigatoni pasta$20.00
Nostra Carbonara
our twist to a traditional, pancetta, onions, egg yolk, parmesan, dash of basil pesto, fresh spaghetti pasta$22.00
Primavera
Seasonal vegetables, homemade fusilli and garlic & olive oil$20.00
Alfredo
our specialty cream, butter, parmesan, nutmeg, fresh fettuccine pasta$20.00
Amatriciana
Pancetta, onion, garlic, basil pesto, hand crushed tomato, fresh rigatoni pasta$23.00
Spicy Sausage & Leeks
Spicy Italian sausage, sautéed leeks, creamy parmesan sauce, fresh rigatoni pasta$24.00
Ravioli
2 beef, 2 spinach, 2 ricotta, parmesan, fresh mozzarella alla vodka sauce$24.00
Rosemarino
Clams, shrimp, scallops, bell peppers, basil, spinach, lobster cream, fresh linguine pasta$26.00Mixed Seafoods
Shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, fresh linguine pasta, garlic white wine or marinara$28.00
Salmone e Pomodoro
fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, onion, grilled salmon, basil, garlic, olive oil, fresh linguine pasta$32.00
Signatures Entrées

Parmigiana
Breaded & deep-fried, mozzarella, marinara, fresh spaghetti pasta$26.00
Piccata
pan seared, capers, olives, spinach, lemon butter sauce, fresh spaghetti pasta$26.00
Marsala
Pan seared, mushrooms, marsala sauce, fresh fettuccine pasta$26.00
Saltimbocca
Layered with prosciutto, white wine, lemon butter and served with mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach$26.00
Risotto
Dessert

Tiramisu
Layered ladyfingers dipped in espresso. mascarpone cream, cocoa powder$10.00Affogato
Double espresso shot and vanilla ice cream$10.00Spumoni
Chocolate, strawberry, pistachio ice cream$10.00
Cannoli
Shells stuffed in lemon zest ricotta filling$10.00
Profiteroles
Puffs filled with vanilla creme wrapped in chocolate$10.00
Sides
Beverages
Small San Pellegrino
$4.00Large San Pellegrino
$6.00
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love$4.00
Sprite
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free$4.00Ginger Ale
$4.00
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories$4.00
All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Creating simple dishes grounded in authentic techniques from northern & southern regions of Italy. Incorporating fresh, homemade, and flavorful products to guests.
Location
1905 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301





