Paolo's Ristorante Italian

Paolo's Ristorante Menu

(202) 333-7353
1303 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20007
$$$$$

Appetizers


Eggplant
$10.00
parmesan crusted/crispy fried/goat cheese/marinara sauce
Polenta And Mushrooms
$11.00
seasonal mushrooms/parmesan polenta/truffle enoki mushroom salad
Bruschetta
$9.00
sourdough toast/tomato sauce/tomatoes/parmesan/olive oil
Mussels
$14.00
prince edward island/saffron butter sauce/almond romesco baguette
Burrata Mozzarella
$14.00
fresh tomatoes and basil/crispy pesto flatbread
Meatballs
$10.00
beef/pork sausage/tomato sauce/ricotta/herb salad/parmesan frico
Made To Order Minestrone
$10.00
garbanzo beans/vegetables/pasta/spinach/tomatoes/pesto
Tuna Tartar
$13.00
* raw ahi tuna/chili herb aioli/crispy potato gaufrettes/torn herbs
Fried Calamari
$15.00
spicy cherry peppers/house marinara/lemon
Prosciutto Flatbread
$11.00
* parmesan/prosciutto ham/basil/tomatoes/fresh mozzarella
Rustic Flatbread
10.00
kale pesto/butternut squash/caramelized onions/oven-dried cherry tomatoes/parmesan

$Salads


Paolo's
$11.00
gorgonzola/asparagus/tomatoes/pears/mixed greens/sun-dried tomato raspberry vinaigrette/pine nut gremolata
Caesar
$8.00
* hearts of romaine/arugula/peasant bread/parmesan/garlic dressing
Beet
$11.00
spinach/arugula/farro/pistachios/smoked mozzarella/shaved shallots/dijon vinaigrette
Cayenne And Espresso Steak
$18.00
* skirt steak/roasted potatoes/caramelized onions/gorgonzola/haricot verts/portabella mushroom dressing/mixed greens/dragon honey
Insalata Di Mare
$18.00
shrimp/scallops/octopus/mussels/calamari/mixed greens/tomato shallot vinaigrette
Mediterranean Chicken
17.00
chicken breast/cucumbers/tomatoes/eggplant/capers/feta/parmesan/kalamata olives/mixed greens/sherry oregano vinaigrette/pumpkin seeds

$Pizzas


Margherita
$16.00
over-sized grilled dough/tomato sauce/fresh mozzarella/basil/tomatoes
Fennel
$14.00
chicken sausage/fennel cream/caramelized fennel/fennel fronds
Angelo
$14.00
italian sausage/pepperoni/tomato sauce/mushroom confit
White
$13.00
garlic oil/garlic confit/feta
Tartufo
$13.00
seasonal mushrooms/truffle salt/garlic oil/enoki mushroom salad/lemon vinaigrette
Sicilian
14.00
tomato sauce/meatballs/ricotta/oregano/fresh mozzarella/chili oil

$Entrées


Chicken Parmesan
$23.00
milanese style chicken breast/pomodoro sauce/capellini pasta/fresh mozzarella
Veal Chop
$30.00
* parmesan polenta/porcini mushroom and pea succotash/herbed pan jus/grilled tomato
Grilled Salmon
$24.00
* almond romesco sauce/haricot verts/arugula/toasted almond croquant
Filet Mignon
$29.00
* crispy parmesan frittes/gorgonzola frissee salad/roasted garlic/chianti demi glace
Halibut
$30.00
crispy artichoke hearts/caper pan jus/kalamata olive tapenade/shaved fennel salad
Lamb Shank
28.00
caraway rubbed/red wine jus/olive oil mashed potatoes/pickled carrots

$Risotto $21


Cauliflower
caramelized cauliflower/gorgonzola/pancetta bacon/pine nuts
Mushroom
seasonal, porcini and enoki mush­ rooms/parmesan

Pastas


Spaghetti
$16.00
pomodoro, arrabiata or paolo's traditionale (choose one style)
Orchiette
$21.00
calabrese salami/rapini pesto/arugula/peas/tomatoes/pine nut gremolata
Tagliatelle Al Forno
$20.00
zucchini/leeks/roasted garlic cream/parmesan crust/crispy prosciutto ham
Short Rib Gnocchi
$23.00
short rib ragu/porcini mushrooms/ricotta dumplings/tomatoes/arugula/ricotta salata
Fettuccine Carbonara
$19.00
applewood smoked bacon/parmesan cream
Tortelloni Con Vodka
$21.00
chicken polpettes/tomatoes/basil/vodka/tomato cream sauce
Papardelle A La Bolognese
$22.00
three meat ragu/parmesan/parsley
Duck Fettuccine
$22.00
duck confit/basil/mint/roasted mirepoix/butternut squash/spinach fettuccine
Scampi
$24.00
shrimp/capers/tomatoes/spinach/garlic/saffron cream sauce/capellini pasta
Tortellini Rose
20.00
mushroom confit/prosciutto ham/sun-dried tomatoes/rose sauce/pesto

$Vegetables $6


Olive Oil Mashed
yukon gold potatoes/extra virgin olive oil/chives
Caramelized Cauliflower
pine nuts/parmesan
Truffle Fries
parmesan/parsley/saffron aioli
Peas
porcini mushrooms/herb butter
Polenta
parmesan/chive/olive oil
Fried Brussels Sprouts
butternut squash/chilies/saffron aioli/aged balsamic vinegar
Grilled Asparagus
truffle vinaigrette/parmesan

Soups


Made-To-Order Minestrone
roasted mirepoix/garbanzo beans/spinach/roasted chicken stock/ tomatoes/orchiette pasta/pesto
Tuscan Tomato
house made focaccia infused/ fire roasted tomatoes/garlic/ herbs/cream
Soup Du Jour
prepared daily in the mood of the chef

Salads


Paolo's
baby greens/tomato basil relish/ pine nut gremolata/sun-dried tomato raspberry vinaigrette
Caesar
romaine lettuce/arugula/ parmesan/peasant bread
Mediterranean
baby greens/kalamata olives/ cucumbers/parmesan/ tomato basil relish/pumpkin seeds/ sherry oregano vinaigrette

Panini


Italian Grilled Cheese
ciabatta/fontina/basil/ quattro formaggi
Soppressata Panini
sourdough/roasted red peppers/ fresh mozzarella/arugula/pesto
Meatball Wrap
house made red sauce/ fresh mozzarella/arugula/ tomato basil relish/pizza pillow
Chicken Caesar Wrap
romaine lettuce/feta/ parmesan/tomatoes/ grilled chicken/pizza pillow

Pasta


Penne A La Rose
tomatoes/rose sauce/crispy pancetta
Fettuccine Alfredo
garlic-parmesan cream/basil
Spaghetti Pomodoro
tomatoes/basil/house red sauce
Kale Pesto Orchiette
crispy soppressata/ kale pesto/parmesan

Pizza


Classic
hand stretched dough/ house made red sauce/ quattro formaggi
White'
hand stretched dough/ garlic oil/quattro formaggi
Pesto
hand stretched dough/pesto/ quattro formaggi
Caprese
hand stretched dough/ tomatoes/fresh mozzarella/basil/ quattro formaggi/pesto finish

Risotto


Porcini Mushroom
creamy arborio rice/porcini butter/ sautéed exotic mushrooms
Saffron
fennel-chicken sausage/ peas/tomatoes

Frittes


Pomme Frittes
hand-cut crispy pomme frittes/ parmesan/parsley

Paolo's Late Night - Pies $5


Pizza Mozzarella
tomato sauce/fresh mozzarella/tomato/quattro formaggi
Pizza Pesto
basil pesto/quattro formaggi/sun-dried tomatoes
Pizza Angelo
italian sausage/pepperoni/mushrooms/tomato sauce/quattro formaggi
Pizza White
garlic oil/garlic confit/quattro formaggi/feta cheese
Pizza Chicken
pesto/spinach aglio olio/grilled chicken/ goat cheese/sun-dried tomatoes/quattro formaggi

Appetizers


Burrata Crostini
$8.00
mozzarella/pesto/tomatoes/ crostini/sea salt
Mussels Arrabiata
$8.00
pei/crispy pork belly/ chili tomato sauce/baguette
Tuna Tartar
$9.00
* chili aioli/torn herb salad/ fried basil/crispy potato gaufrettes
Fried Calamari
$9.00
spicy cherry peppers/ marinara
Prosciutto Flatbread
$8.00
* parmesan/prosciutto ham/basil/tomatoes/mozzarella
Baked Mozzarella Pesto
$8.00
ciabatta loaf
Meatballs Al Forno
8.00
marinara/parmesan

$Salads


Paolo's
$7.00
gorgonzola/asparagus/tomatoes/pears/baby lettuce/sun-dried tomato raspberry vinaigrette/pine nut gremolata
Caesar
$6.00
* hearts of romaine/arugula/peasant bread/parmesan/garlic dressing
Fennel Arugula
$7.00
roasted red pepper/arugula/ fennel/orange segments/feta/caraway vinaigrette
Cayenne And Espresso Steak
10.00
* skirt steak/ roasted potatoes/caramelized onions/haricot verts/mushroom dressing/sunny egg

$Paninis $7


Duck
duck confit/fig jam/arugula/ caramelized onions/gorgonzola/ciabatta
Sopresatta
roasted red peppers/pesto/fresh mozzarella/calabrese salami/sourdough

Pasta


Tortellini Rose
$9.00
cheese tortellini/mushroom confit/prosciutto ham/sun-dried tomatoes/ rose sauce/pesto
Fettuccine Carbonara
$8.00
applewood smoked bacon/parmesan cream
Fettuccine Carbonara
$9.00
with egg
Parpardelle A La Bolognese
$9.00
three meat ragu/parmesan/parsley
Parpardelle A La Bolognese
10.00
with egg

$Risotto


Truffle Egg Risotto
$9.00
* parmesan risotto/ asparagus/crispy prosciutto ham/ poached egg
Prosciutto And Spinach
8.00
* prosciutto ham/spinach-basil puree/tomatoes/parmesan

$Entrees


Italian Benedict
$9.00
* poached egg/pancetta bacon/aglio e olio spinach/ciabatta toast/ hollandaise
Smoked Salmon Frittata
$8.00
* egg whites/ asparagus tips/onions/herbs/peppers/ venetian potatoes
Brûléed French Toast
$8.00
pullman loaf/tuaca spiked pastry cream/seasonal fruit compote
Duck And Egg Hash
9.00
venetian potatoes/duck confit/sunny egg/chilies

$Sides


Seasonal Berries
$4.00
chef's choice
One Egg
$2.00
any style
Brunch Potatoes
$3.00
peppers/onions/ mushroom vinaigrette/parsley
Fried Brussel Sprouts
$4.00
golden raisins/ chilies/shallots
Tuscan Vegetables
$4.00
fennel/radishes/ haricot verts
Toast
2.00
focaccia

$Pizzas A La Carte

Served On Paolo's Hand Stretched Dough Pizza Toppings $1.50: Pepperoni/Chicken/Italian Sausage/Mushrooms/ Tomatoes/Anchovies/Fresh Basil/Spinach/Caramelized Onions/Bell Peppers/Garlic Confit/Goat Cheese/Feta/ Gorgonzola/Fresh Mozzarella/Kalamata Olives/ Eggplant/Capers Prosciutto Di Parma $3 / Steak Tips $4
Brunch Pizza
$10.00
quattro formaggi/spinach/pancetta bacon/tomato-basil-relish/sunny egg
Margherita
$11.00
tomato sauce/fresh mozzarella/ basil/tomato
Angelo
$12.00
italian sausage/pepperoni/red sauce/mushroom confit/quattro formaggi
"White"
$10.00
garlic oil/garlic confit/feta
Chicken
$12.00
pesto/sun-dried tomatoes/goat cheese/spinach
Sicilian
12.00
red sauce/meatballs/ricotta/ oregano/mozzarella/chili oil

$Brunch Beverages


Mimosa
champagne/orange juice
Bellini
champagne/peach puree/mint
Seasonal Bellini
chef's choice
Bloody Mary
10.00
house mix/vodka/celery

$Small Plates


Smoked Salmon Flatbread
$6.00
smoked salmon/garlic oil/quattro formaggi cheese/ capers/shaved red onions
Caprese
$5.00
tomatoes/avocado/fresh mozzarella/flatbread/balsamic
Mussels Neapolitan
$5.00
prince edward island/red wine/red sauce/ herbs/chilies/crostini
Fried Calamari
$6.00
spicy cherry peppers/marinara sauce
Pizza (Choose One Style)
$6.00
classic- red sauce/quattro formaggi cheese white- garlic oil/quattro formaggi cheese pesto- pesto/quattro formaggi cheese
Meatball Sliders
$5.00
two sliders/house made mini brioche bun/ red sauce/basil leaves
Truffle Mac N Cheese
$6.00
orichiette pasta/truffle béchamel/parmesan cheese/ pancetta bacon crisp
Bolognese Fries
6.00
hand-cut fries/three meat ragu/ quattro formaggi cheese/spicy pepperoncini slivers

$Drafts


Miller Lite
$4.00
Yuengling
$4.00
Peroni
5.00

$Other Deals $5


Rail Liquor With Mixer
House Red & White Wines

Cocktails $5


Margarita Italiano
tequila/limoncello/lime juice/splash of oj/ agave/sea salt rim
Blackberry Basil Collins
gin/blackberry & basil/tonic/touch of sweet
Pinot Grigio Spritzer
ruby red vodka/splash of grapefruit juice/ pinot grigio/soda
Seasonal Sangria
ask your server which fresh ingredients we're using today!

Hand Crafted Cocktails

Every Drink Is Made To Order And From Scratch, Please Allow A Few Extra Minutes For These Cocktails * Contains Raw Or Undercooked Ingredients. Consuming Raw Or Undercooked Food May Increase Your Risk Of Food Borne Illness.
Harvest Mule
$12.00
port muddled fig halves/absolut vanilla/ginger beer/toasted spiced walnut rim
Death After Dinner
$13.00
house infused fig-fennel vodka/ruby port/absinthe rinse/prosecco
Ginger Cranberry Smash
$12.00
green chartreuse muddled ginger and cranberry halves/ tito's/pomegranate-cranberry juice/sparkling apple cider
Le Grande Grande
$12.00
espolon reposado/benedictine/aperol/ pomegranate-cranberry juice/spiced cranberries
Vanilla Old Fashioned
$14.00
brown sugar and bitters infused orange segments/ house infused vanilla bourbon
Cherry Chai Manhattan
$14.00
house infused chai vermouth/jim beam/brandied cherry
The Great Tom Collins Hoax Of 2014
$13.00
house infused ginger and black peppercorn agave/ orange zest/mint/bombay sapphire
Pistachio Fizz
$13.00
house infused pistachio syrup/egg white/lemon/ hazelnut liqueur/maker's mark/toasted pistachios
Monk's Elixir
$13.00
bulleit rye/benedictine/green chartreuse/bitters
Spiced Apple Hot Toddy
$12.00
apple spiced hot tea/honey/calvados/tuaca-cinnamon infused cream/freshly grated nutmeg
Barrel Aged Negroni
$14.00
barrel aged in house for 4-6 weeks/tanqueray/ campari/sweet vermouth
Sangria
$12.00
infused with seasonal fruits and spices

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