Paolo's menù, Washington DC
Paolo's Washington DC - Menu
Appetizers
Salumi, Artisan Cheeses
Cured meat selection & artisanal cheeses served with traditional accompaniment (1-3 people)
14 $
Salumi, Artisan Cheeses
Cured meat selection & artisanal cheeses served with traditional accompaniment (4-6 people)
18 $
Marinated Olives
Citrus marinated, assorted olives
6 $
Foccacia
Basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, smoked prosciutto
14 $
Bruschetta
Ask your server for daily selection
12 $
Burrata Mozzarella
Roasted red & yellow peppers, fennel, parma prosciutto
14 $
Meatballs Al Forno
Veal, beef & pork, tomato, basil, parmesan
13 $
Fritto Misto (Fried Calamari)
Zucchini, spicy cherry peppers, marinara sauce
15 $
Tuna Tartare
Ahi tuna tartare, avocado, wasabi yuzu dressing
14 $
Mussels
Mild Italian sausage, fennel, roasted tomatoes
15 $
Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
Olives, capers, roasted peppers, grilled house made bread
11 $
Weekened Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm
Prix fixe menu 29.95
Includes: appetizer, entree and bottomless beverages: mimosa, Bellini, coffee, soda, or juice
Also available a la carte
Served with house made bread sticks and Paolo's iconic olive tapenade
Burrata Mozzarella
Roasted red and yellow peppers, basil
14 $
Italian “French” Toast
Creme brulee, challah brioche, pastry cream, raspberry compote, candied almond
14 $
Mista Salad
Field greens, bartlett pear, walnuts, balsamic dressing
10 $
Frutti Di Bosco
Mixed berries, vanilla beans
12 $
Classic Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine, croutons, parmesan
8 $
Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil
14 $
Fiamma (Spicy)
Tomato, mozzarella, hot soppressata, roasted pepper
16 $
Funghi (Mushroom)
Wild mushroom, taleggio cheese, pancetta, thyme
17 $
Ortolana (Garden Fresh)
Roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, caramelized onion, mozzarella
15 $
Sausage Pizza
Tomato, mozzarella, onions, peppers, arugula
18 $
Stromboli
Sicilian rolled pizza, ricotta cheese, salami, kalamata olives, mozzarella
17 $
Calzone
Italian stuffed pizza, tomato, ricotta, mozzarella, meatballs, oregano
17 $
Pasta
Lamb Pappardelle
Wide flat pasta noodles, lamb ragout, root vegetable (Lunch)
12 $
Lamb Pappardelle
Wide flat pasta noodles, lamb ragout, root vegetable (Dinner)
22 $
Chef's Signature Bolognese
Tagliatella pasta, tomato, veal, beef & pork ragu, parmesan (Lunch)
12 $
Chef's Signature Bolognese
Tagliatella pasta, tomato, veal, beef & pork ragu, parmesan (Dinner)
22 $
Lasagna
Meat ragu, ricotta cheese, bechamel sauce (Lunch)
12 $
Lasagna
Meat ragu, ricotta cheese, bechamel sauce (Dinner)
22 $
Seafood Gigli
Bell flour shaped pasta, shrimp, clams, olives, capers, tomato confit, garlic, olive oil, white wine sauce, basil bread crumbs (Lunch)
13 $
Seafood Gigli
Bell flour shaped pasta, shrimp, clams, olives, capers, tomato confit, garlic, olive oil, white wine sauce, basil bread crumbs (Dinner)
24 $
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Potato dumplings, tomato, basil, burrata cheese (Lunch)
12 $
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Potato dumplings, tomato, basil, burrata cheese (Dinner)
20 $
Paolo's Iconic Carbonara
Fettuccine, guanciale, leeks, parmesan cream, black pepper (Lunch)
10 $
Paolo's Iconic Carbonara
Fettuccine, guanciale, leeks, parmesan cream, black pepper (Dinner)
19 $
Risotto
Braised pork, Brussels sprouts, thyme, parmesan cheese (Lunch)
10 $
Risotto
Braised pork, Brussels sprouts, thyme, parmesan cheese (Dinner)
19 $
The Original Paolo's Tortellini Rose
Tortellini pasta filled with cheese, mushrooms, ham, sun-dried tomato, pesto (Lunch)
12 $
The Original Paolo's Tortellini Rose
Tortellini pasta filled with cheese, mushrooms, ham, sun-dried tomato, pesto (Dinner)
20 $
Lunch Pizzazz
Served Monday-Friday 11: 30am-3pm
Mussels
Mild Italian sausage, fennel, roasted tomatoes
15 $
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, romaine, parmesan, caesar dressing
12 $
Meatball Wrap
Meatballs, ricotta, mozzarella, arugula
13 $
Prosciutto Panino
Ciabatta, prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, evoo
12 $
Chef Giovanni's Burger
Grilled Italian style “hamburger”, angus beef & luganica sausage, parmesan cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard seed, ciabatta
14 $
Dinner Pizzazz
Served Monday-Sunday starting at 3pm
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast, roasted fingerling potatoes, marsala wine, mushroom sauce
23 $
Grilled Branzino
Whole Mediterranean sea bass “all acqua pazza”, grilled jumbo asparagus
29 $
Scaloppini Di Vitello
Veal scaloppine “Piccata”, sauteed green beans
27 $
Salmon
Sauteed salmon, spinach, pine nuts, raisins, saffron sauce
24 $
Tagliata Di Manzo
9oz. Grilled NY strip steak, arugula salad, tomato, shaved parmesan cheese, balsamic glaze
30 $