Featured Items

Nostra Carbonara
Fresh spaghetti pasta, pancetta, onions, egg yolk, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil$24.00
Bolognese
Fresh fusilli pasta served with a rich beef and veal meat sauce$24.00
Parmigiana - Parmesan
Breaded, baked, and deep-fried mozzarella served with marinara sauce, tossed in fresh rigatoni pasta$28.00
Chef's Specials

CREAM OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH
$12.00
CRABMEAT MANICOTTI
Stuffed with crabmeat, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, baked with tomato cream sauce$35.00
SEARED RAINBOW TROUT
Served with spaghetti aglio olio, sautéed spinach, and tomato-capers sauce$40.00
PORK TENDERLOIN
Wrapped in pancetta, seared in clarified garlic butter with fresh herbs, and served with mashed potatoes and green beans$40.00
Appetizers

Arancini
Crispy risotto filled with mozzarella, drizzled with spicy honey served with Chef's 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+
Crostini Pesto
Toasted baguette topped with pesto, fresh mozzarella, and prosciutto$14.00
Garlic Bread
Garlic, Parmesan, Italian herbs and olive oil$10.00+
Mussels in Bisque
Garlic, parmesan, herbs, extra virgin olive oil, lobster cream sauce$18.00+
Salads
Pasta Entrées

Lasagne Di Carne
Layers of pasta sheets, ground beef, veal, creamy béchamel, parmesan, mozzarella, and marinara sauce$24.00
Bolognese
Fresh fusilli pasta served with a rich beef and veal meat sauce$24.00
Pesto
Fresh rigatoni pasta tossed with fresh basil, garlic, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil$22.00
Nostra Carbonara
Fresh spaghetti pasta, pancetta, onions, egg yolk, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil$24.00
Alfredo
Our specialty cream sauce with butter, parmesan, and a hint of nutmeg, served with fresh fettuccine pasta$22.00
Rigatoni alla Caccerola
Baked rigatoni with sausage, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and basil in a vodka tomato cream sauce$32.00
Spicy Sausage & Leeks
Fresh rigatoni pasta with spicy Italian sausage, sautéed leeks, and a creamy parmesan sauce$26.00
Ravioli
Two beef, two spinach, and two ricotta ravioli served with parmesan, fresh mozzarella, and a rich vodka sauce$26.00
Rosemarino
Fresh linguine pasta with mussels, shrimp, scallops, bell peppers, basil, spinach, and a rich lobster cream sauce$32.00
Mixed Seafoods
Fresh linguine pasta with shrimp, mussels, and calamari, served with garlic white wine sauce$32.00
Salmone e Pomodoro
Fresh linguine pasta with grilled salmon, fresh diced tomatoes, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, basil, and extra virgin olive oil$36.00
Signatures Entrées

Parmigiana - Parmesan
Breaded, baked, and deep-fried mozzarella served with marinara sauce, tossed in fresh rigatoni pasta$28.00
Piccata
Pan-seared with capers, olives, spinach, and our specialty lemon butter sauce, served with fresh spaghetti pasta$28.00
Marsala
Pan-seared with mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach$28.00
Saltimbocca
Layered with prosciutto, pan-seared, white wine, lemon butter, served with mashed potatoes, and sautéed spinach$28.00
Dessert

Tiramisu
Classic tiramisu with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder$12.00
Affogato
Espresso served with vanilla ice cream$12.00
Spumoni
Chocolate, strawberry, and pistachio ice cream$12.00
Cannoli
Crisp pastry shells filled with a lemon zest ricotta cream$10.00
Profiteroles
Delicate pastry puffs filled with vanilla cream$12.00
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










