Paolo's Ristorante - Washington, DC

cured meat selection & artisanal cheeses served with traditional accompaniments

veal, beef & pork/tomato/basil/parmesan

roasted red & yellow peppers/fennel/parma prosciutto

zucchini/spicy cherry peppers/marinara sauce

ahi tuna tartare/avocado/wasabi yuzu dressing

olives/capers/roasted peppers/grilled housemade bread

grilled mild italian sausage/creamy soft yellow polenta/sauté rapini

thinly sliced octopus/roasted peppers/chick peas/charred avocado/pesto oil

baked eggplant parmigiana/tomato/basil/mozzarella

tortellini pasta filled with cheese/mushrooms/ham/sun dried tomato/pesto

roasted vegetables/beans/parmesan/pasta/chicken stock

skirt steak/roasted potatoes/caramelized onions/gorgonzola/ haricot verts/portabella mushroom dressing/mixed greens/ dragon honey

baby arugula/shaved fennel/parmesan cheese/lemon dressing

butter lettuce/pickled onions/gorgonzola/dates/mustard vinaigrette

red beets/quinoa salad/roasted carrots/herb yogurt dressing/ beet pesto

shrimp/mussels/clams/octopus/calamari/pepper confetti/ tomato shallot/ vinaigrette

chicken breast/cucumbers/tomatoes/eggplant/capers/feta/parmesan/kalamata olives/mixed greens/sherry oregano vinaigrette/ pumpkin seeds

romaine/crispy capers/croutons/parmesan cheese

tomato/fresh mozzarella/basil/on oversized grilled dough

tomato/mozzarella/hot soppressata/roasted pepper/hand tossed

wild mushroom/taleggio cheese/thyme/hand tossed

pesto/sun-dried tomatoes/goat cheese/spiach/quattro formaggi/ hand tossed

roasted peppers/cherry tomatoes/eggplant/caramelized onion/mozzarella

italian sausage/pepperoni/tomato sauce/mushroom confit/ hand tossed

garlic oil/garlic confit/feta/hand tossed

wide flat pasta noodles/lamb ragout/root vegetable

tagliatella pasta/tomato/veal, beef & pork ragu/parmesan

meat ragu/ricotta cheese/béchamel sauce

potato dumplings/tomato/basil/burrata cheese

pancetta/leeks/parmesan cream/black pepper

carnaroli rice/wild mushrooms

braised pork/brussels sprouts/thyme/parmesan cheese

capellini pasta/shrimp/capers/tomatoes/calamari olives/garlic/ olive oil/white wine sauce

baked linguine/english green peas/parmesan cream sauce

choose one style: pomodoro, arrabiata or paolo's traditionale

breaded and baked chicken breast "parmiggiana style"/ provolone cheese/marinara sauce/sauté green beans

whole mediterranean sea bass "all' acqua pazza"/ grilled jumbo asparagus

veal scaloppine "piccata"/sautéed green beans

chicken breast/roasted fingerling potatoes/marsala wine/ mushroom sauce

mild italian sausage/fennel/roasted tomatoes/frites

sautéed salmon/spinach/pine nuts/raisins/saffron sauce

9 oz grilled n.y. strip steak/arugula salad/tomato/ shaved parmesan cheese/balsamic glaze

grilled lamb rack/grilled baby eggplant/smoked eggplant puree/ grilled polenta cripsy artichoke hearts

cured meat selection & artisanal cheeses served with traditional accompaniments

veal, beef & pork/tomato/basil/parmesan

roasted red & yellow peppers/fennel/parma prosciutto

zucchini/spicy cherry peppers/marinara sauce

ahi tuna tartare/avocado/wasabi yuzu dressing

olives/capers/roasted peppers/grilled housemade bread

grilled mild italian sausage/creamy soft yellow polenta/sauté rapini

baked eggplant parmigiana/tomato/basil/mozzarella

thinly sliced octopus/roasted peppers/chick peas/charred avocado/pesto oil

tortellini pasta filled with cheese/mushrooms/ham/sundried tomato/pesto

roasted vegetables/beans/parmesan/pasta/chicken stock

romaine/crispy capers/croutons/parmesan cheese

baby arugula/shaved fennel/parmesan cheese/lemon dressing

heart of romaine/pepperoni/hard boiled eggs/kalamata olives/anchovies/tuna conserva/tomatoes

butter lettuce/pickled onions/gorgonzola/dates/mustard vinaigrette

red beets/quinoa salad/roasted carrots/herb yogurt dressing/ beet pesto

meatballs/ricotta/mozzarella/arugula

grilled chicken breast/romaine/parmesan/caesar dressing

tomato/fresh mozzarella/basil/on oversized grilled dough

tomato/mozzarella/hot soppressata/roasted pepper/hand tossed

wild mushroom/taleggio cheese/thyme/hand tossed

pesto/sun-dried tomatoes/goat cheese/spiach/quattro formaggi/ hand tossed

roasted peppers/cherry tomatoes/eggplant/caramelized onion/mozzarella

italian sausage/pepperoni/tomato sauce/mushroom confit/ hand tossed

garlic oil/garlic confit/feta/hand tossed

wide flat pasta noodles/lamb ragout/root vegetable

tagliatella pasta/tomato/veal, beef & pork ragu/parmesan

meat ragu/ricotta cheese/béchamel sauce

capellini pasta/shrimp/capers/tomatoes/calamari olives/garlic/ olive oil/white wine sauce

potato dumplings/tomato/basil/burrata cheese

pancetta/leeks/parmesan cream/black pepper

sauteed wild mushrooms/thyme/shallots

braised pork/brussels sprouts/thyme/parmesan cheese

baked linguine/english green peas/ham/parmesan cream sauce

choose one style: pomodoro, arrabiata or paolo's traditionale

breaded and baked chicken breast "parmiggiana style"/ provolone cheese/marinara sauce/sauté green beans

shrimp/mussels/clams/octopus/calamari/pepper confetti/ tomato shallot/ vinaigrette

chicken breast/cucumbers/tomatoes/eggplant/capers/feta/ parmesan/kalamata olives/mixed greens/sherry oregano vinaigrette/pumpkin seeds

skirt steak/roasted potatoes/caramelized onions/gorgonzola/ haricot verts/portabella mushroom dressing/mixed greens/ dragon honey

seared salmon/spinach/pine nuts/raisens/saffron sauce

mild italian sausage/fennel/roasted tomatoes/frites

Mozzarella/pesto/tomatoes/ crostini/sea salt

Pei/crispy pork belly/ chili tomato sauce/baguette

Chili aioli/torn herb salad/ fried basil/crispy potato gaufrettes

Spicy cherry peppers/ marinara

Parmesan/prosciutto ham/basil/tomatoes/mozzarella

Ciabatta loaf

Marinara/parmesan

Gorgonzola/asparagus/tomatoes/pears/baby lettuce/sun-dried tomato raspberry vinaigrette/pine nut gremolata

Hearts of romaine/arugula/peasant bread/parmesan/garlic dressing

Roasted red pepper/arugula/ fennel/orange segments/feta/caraway vinaigrette

Skirt steak/ roasted potatoes/caramelized onions/haricot verts/mushroom dressing/sunny egg

Duck confit/fig jam/arugula/ caramelized onions/gorgonzola/ciabatta

Roasted red peppers/pesto/fresh mozzarella/calabrese salami/sourdough

Cheese tortellini/mushroom confit/prosciutto ham/sun-dried tomatoes/ rose sauce/pesto

Applewood smoked bacon/parmesan cream

Three meat ragu/parmesan/parsley

Parmesan risotto/ asparagus/crispy prosciutto ham/ poached egg

Prosciutto ham/spinach-basil puree/tomatoes/parmesan

Poached egg/pancetta bacon/aglio e olio spinach/ciabatta toast/ hollandaise

Egg whites/ asparagus tips/onions/herbs/peppers/ venetian potatoes

Pullman loaf/tuaca spiked pastry cream/seasonal fruit compote

Venetian potatoes/duck confit/sunny egg/chilies

Chef's choice

Any style

Peppers/onions/ mushroom vinaigrette/parsley

Golden raisins/ chilies/shallots

Fennel/radishes/ haricot verts

Focaccia

Quattro formaggi/spinach/pancetta bacon/tomato-basil-relish/sunny egg

Tomato sauce/fresh mozzarella/ basil/tomato

Italian sausage/pepperoni/red sauce/mushroom confit/quattro formaggi

Garlic oil/garlic confit/feta

Pesto/sun-dried tomatoes/goat cheese/spinach

Red sauce/meatballs/ricotta/ oregano/mozzarella/chili oil

Champagne/orange juice

Champagne/peach puree/mint

Chef's choice

House mix/vodka/celery