Isabella's Italian Trattoria
3225 Old Forest Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501 (434) 385-1660Main
Appetizers
lightly fried calamari with basil aioli and signature tomato basil sauce
assortment of savory house-made tapenade, herbed goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, crostini, grilled breads & roasted garlic
bruschetta platter, calamari fritto, & crispy artichoke hearts
prince edward island mussels sauteed in olive oil with white wine, garlic, crushed red pepper & a touch of cream; grilled la brea bread
quartered artichoke hearts, breaded in italian seasoning and fried; basil aioli
artichokes, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, fontina & goat cheese
smoked mozzarella and pancetta cream; topped with garlic bread crumbs and roasted in our wood-stone oven
stuffed with fresh mozzarella and served over a bed of our signature tomato basil sauce
Soups
creamy bisque with succulent lobster, fresh tarragon & caramelized fennel
fresh tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, onions, basil & a touch of garlic
Salads
Add prosciutto or grilled chicken to any salad $2.59 .
capers, croutons, shaved reggiano parmesan, white anchovies & caesar dressing
fresh mesclun greens, shaved reggiano parmesan & toasted pine nuts choice of balsamic vinaigrette, creamy lemon dijon, tart apple dressing, or red wine vinaigrette
local baby arugula and fresh mint tossed in our red wine vinaigrette; feta cheese; marinated sweet onions; toasted hazelnuts
fresh mesclun greens, port-soaked figs, spiced candied walnuts, gorgonzola; tart apple dressing
crisp iceburg wedge with pancetta chips; roasted roma tomatoes; creamy gorgonzola dressing
Aperitivo
giori lemoncillo, a lemon liquor from southern italy made from lemon zest, alcohol, water and sugar, stolis vodka, cranberry juice, fresh lemon garnish
a bellini is a refreshing drin made with prosecco and a peach puree mix. it is the same bellini mix used at the famous harry’s bar in venice, italy
Thin Crust, Brick Oven-Baked Pizzas
Whole wheat pizza dough may be substituted with any pizza.
spicy sausage, prosciutto, grilled chicken, artichokes, roma tomatoes, spinach, sundried tomatoes, calamata olives, green olives, caramelized onions, roasted wild mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, feta cheese, smoked mozzarella, anchovies, peppero
pancetta, roasted garlic, caramelized onions & fontina cheese
tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil
feta, spinach, olives, capers, roasted red peppers; blend of four cheeses ; extra virgin olive oil
artichokes, tomato, blend of four cheeses, basil & extra virgin olive oil
prosciutto, roasted garlic, spinach, roasted red peppers & asiago cheese
roasted mushrooms, a blend of four cheeses, basil & tomato sauce
with or without tomato sauce & a blend of four cheeses
Tossed Pastas
Whole wheat spaghetti may be substituted with any pasta dish.
choice of barilla angel hair, linguine, or whole wheat spaghetti, signature tomato basil sauce & shaved parmesan
italian sausage and white meat chicken in a light garlic & parmesan cream sauce
fresh mozzarella; basil; roasted roma tomatoes; olive oil broth; sea salt; crushed black pepper
set atop a bed of penne pasta, tomato vodka cream sauce, shaved reggiano cheese garnish
prince edward island mussels with your choice of our signature white sauce or signature tomato basil sauce
served over barilla angel hair pasta tossed with isabella’s signature tomato basil sauce
de cecco pappardelle ribbons tossed with a rich tuscan meat sauce of beef, veal & red wine
sauteed shrimp; country olives, capers, fresh mint, feta cheese; extra virgin olive oil tossed pasta
Plates Of The House
parmesan & pepper crusted chicken breast topped with fresh tomato basil ragout; served atop linguine tossed with smoked mozzarella cream
lemon risotto, sauteed spinach, lemon butter
spinach, artichoke hearts, & goat cheese stuffing, olive oil tossed fettuccini, savory tomato broth with capers and olives; oregano gremolata
chorizo sausage risotto; topped with a roasted corn salsa; extra virgin olive oil garnish
gorgonzola & rosemary vinaigrette; garlic-rosemary smashed yukon gold potatoes; roasted asparagus
parmesan isreali cous cous; crispy pancetta; italian hollandaise
Dolci
topped with walnuts & caramel sauce
daily flavor of italian-style ice cream fresh from mountain frost creamery
daily flavor of fruit sorbet fresh
chocolate dipped cannoli shells with sweet mascarpone filling & nutella ganache
creamy coffee cheesecake on a dark chocolate crust
(serves 3-5) a sampling of our most popular desserts: tiramisu, cannolis, and latte cheesecake
pastry layers, espresso, cocoa, mascarpone and zabaglione; imported from milan, italy
two cupcakes topped with vanilla bean ice cream; nutella chocolate ganache drizzle
served warm, a la mode, with walnuts & caramel sauce
rich chocolate base topped with white and dark chocolate mousse, coated with chocolate fondant & topped with white chocolate shavings
Grappa
Trager Brothers Fair Trade Coffee
Coffee flavors available .$0.49 vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, irish cream, almond.
served in a martini glass; perfect with coffee and cappuccinos
Chilled Beverages
8 oz
(8.45 oz.)
(8.45 oz.)
(8.45 oz.)
For Children
penne, angel hair or linguini with butter and parmesan
penne, angel hair or linguini with homemade tomato sauce
penne, angel hair or linguini with cheese sauce
the name says it all!
The Italian Table
Please choose two salads served with mixed greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
tossed in a creamy pesto sauce
celery, lemon zest & dill mayonnaise
tossed in Isabella’s basil aioli
fresh seasonal fruits
penne pasta, calamata olives, basil, roasted peppers, Feta cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
Tuscan Combos
Substitute the fig salad for extra $1 .00.
select any cup of soup paired with your choice of our house or hearts of romaine salad
select any cup of soup paired with your choice from the italian table
select any cup of soup paired with half portion of our signature panini sandwiches
your choice of our house or hearts of romaine salad paired with a half portion of our signature panini sandwiches
your choice of our house or hearts of romaine salad paired with any choice
Signature Paninis & Sandwiches
Whole wheat panini is available per request choice of fried parmesan potatoes, fresh fruit or pasta salad
marinated in rosemary dijon vinaigrette with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella; grilled on a bakery de france ciabatta roll with garlic-reggiano aioli
breaded eggplant, fresh mozzarella, signature tomato basil sauce, served on bakery de france ciabatta roll with garlic-reggiano aioli
grilled chicken salad, asiago, fresh spinach & roasted red pepper aioli, grilled on a bakery de france ciabatta roll
roast beef on a la brea bakery herb ciabatta roll with caramelized onions, melted provolone, garlic aioli & a side of au jus
pan-seared salami, pepperoni, pancetta and fresh mozzarella served warm on grilled la brea rosemary olive oil bread with garlic-reggiano aioli
isabella’s tuna salad, caper mayonnaise and melted provolone on grilled la brea rosemary olive oil bread
Liquid Dolci
godiva chocolate liqueur, kahlua, bailey’s, crème de menthe, chocolate shavings
tia maria, bailey’s, kahlua, white crème de cocoa, splash of cream, powdered cocoa
godiva chocolate liqueur; stoli vanilla vodka, strawberry puree, chocolate ganache, splash of cream
faretti biscotti liqueur and cream on the rocks think italian white russian
