Appetizers
- Focaccia $6.00
  
  (v). flat bread, mozzarella, garlic, herbs, marinara.
- Zucchini Fritti $8.00
  
  (v). lightly floured zucchini strips, marinara.
- Zucchini Fritti $12.00
  
  add: shrimp.
- Bruschetta $6.50
  
  (v). toasted focaccia, plum tomato, basil, garlic, parmesan cheese.
- Shrimp Heirloom Polenta $8.50
  
  roasted tomato herb gravy.
- Calamari Fritti $9.50
  
  lightly floured calamari, garlic aioli, marinara.
- Calamari Fritti $13.50
  
  add: shrimp.
- Caprese $8.50
  
  (v, gf). fresh mozzarella, tomato, olive oil, balsamic reduction, micro basil, roasted peppers.

Zuppe E Insalate
- Minestrone $6.00
  
  hearty tuscan minestrone soup, focaccia croutons.
- Mixed Salad $6.00
  
  (v, gf). roasted peppers, black olives, cherry tomato, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette.
- Mixed Salad $8.00
  
  add: grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Nicola $7.00
  
  (v, gf). field greens, granny smith apple, shallots, cranberry, parmesan, raspberry vinaigrette.
- Nicola $8.00
  
  add: grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Bistecca $15.50
  
  (gf). flank steak, pistachio, onion, gorgonzola, prosciutto, balsamic dressing.
- Skate Salad $14.50
  
  (gf). pan fried chesapeake skate, speck, arugula, shallots, sweet tea dressing.
- Caesar $6.00
  
  romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, housemade dressing, croutons.
- Caesar $14.00
  
  add: grilled chicken or shrimp.

Pizze
- Margherita $10.00+
  
  (v). mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil.
- Pollo $13.00+
  
  grilled chicken, pesto, pine nuts, purple onion, goat cheese.
- Pepperoni $11.00+
  
  tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni.

Panini
- Grilled Chicken $9.00
  
  roasted bell pepper, mozzarella, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette.
- Smoked Turkey $9.00
  
  crispy pancetta, tomato, mozzarella.
- Portobello $12.00
  
  (v). grilled portobello, basil aioli, fresh mozzarella, farm house tomato, red pepper.
- Nicola Burger $12.00
  
  italian seasoning, angus beef, mozzarella, pancetta, tomato, basil aioli.

Pasta E Secondi Piatti
- Fettuccine $15.00
  
  roasted chicken, parmesan garlic cream.
- Fettuccine $18.00
  
  substitute: shrimp.
- Pappardelle Alla Bolognese $15.00
  
  traditional meat sauce, shaved parmesan.
- Farfalle Alla Luciana $17.00
  
  farfalle, shrimp, sun-dried tomato, arugula, mascarpone, white wine.
- Salmone $19.00
  
  (gf). grilled salmon, braised fennel, lentils, carrot dijon sauce.
- Bucatini All' Amatriciana $15.00
  
  pancetta, onions, house-made tomato sauce, cream, parmesan.
- Pollo Alla Genovese $17.00
  
  (gf). pesto rubbed chicken thighs, parmesan risotto, grilled asparagus.
- Bistecca Di Manzo $24.00
  
  (gf). new york strip steak, chard, brandy peppercorn sauce, potatoes.
- Linguine Carbonara $17.00
  
  guanciale, egg, parmesan, touch of cream.

Pranzo
- Appetizer Buffet $11.95
  
  enjoy salads, pasta del giorno, dessert & a drink !

Appetizers
- Focaccia $6.00
  
  (v). flat bread, mozzarella, garlic, herbs, marinara.
- Zucchini Fritti $8.00
  
  (v). lightly floured zucchini strips, marinara.
- Zucchini Fritti $12.00
  
  add: shrimp.
- Bruschetta $6.50
  
  (v). toasted focaccia, plum tomato, basil, garlic, parmesan cheese.
- Calamari Fritti $9.50
  
  lightly floured calamari, marinara.
- Calamari Fritti $13.50
  
  add: shrimp.
- Tuna Crudo $12.00
  
  sushi grade ahi tuna, herbs, shallots, capers, evoo, truffle dressed arugula.
- Cheese Board $12.00
  
  (v). housemade jam, virginia clover honey, salted walnuts, grilled bread.
- Charcuterie Board $13.00
  
  caramelized shallots, mustards, olives, grilled bread.

Zuppe E Insalate
- Minestrone $6.00
  
  (v). hearty tuscan minestrone soup, focaccia croutons.
- Caprese $8.50
  
  (v, gf). fresh mozzarella, tomato, olive oil, balsamic reduction, micro basil, roasted peppers.
- Mixed Salad $9.00
  
  (v, gf). roasted peppers, black olives, cherry tomato, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette.
- Caesar $6.00
  
  romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, housemade dressing, croutons.
- Caesar $14.00
  
  add: grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Nicola $8.00
  
  (v, gf). field greens, granny smith apple, shallots, cranberry, parmesan, raspberry vinaigrette.
- Nicola $8.00
  
  add: grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Bistecca $16.00
  
  (gf). flank steak, pistachio, onion, gorgonzola, prosciutto, balsamic dressing.
- Scallop $16.00
  
  (gf). speck, beet, shallots, lardo, cherry tomato, roasted corn, sweet tea vinaigrette.

Pizze
- Margherita $10.00+
  
  (v). mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil.
- Pollo $13.00+
  
  grilled chicken, pesto, pine nuts, purple onion, goat cheese.
- Funghi $11.00+
  
  (v). mixed mushrooms, tomato sauce, mozzarella, olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pepperoni $11.00+
  
  tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni.

Primi
- Risotto Del Giorno
  
  (gf).
- Farfalle Alla Luciana $17.00
  
  farfalle, shrimp, sun-dried tomato, arugula, mascarpone, white wine.
- Linguine Carbonara $17.00
  
  guanciale, egg, parmesan, touch of cream.
- Bucatini All' Amatriciana $15.00
  
  pancetta, onions, house-made tomato sauce, cream, parmesan.
- Pappardelle Alla Bolognese $15.00
  
  traditional meat sauce, shaved parmesan.
- Fettuccine $15.00
  
  roasted chicken, parmesan garlic cream.
- Fettuccine $16.00
  
  add: shrimp.

Secondi
- Salmone $19.00
  
  (gf). grilled salmon, braised fennel, lentils, carrot dijon sauce.
- Short Rib $22.00
  
  (gf). berkshire short rib, swiss chard, heirloom polenta, port reduction.
- Chicken Parmesan $18.00
  
  lightly breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, mozzarella, linguine.
- Bistecca Di Manzo $25.00
  
  (gf). new york strip steak, chard, brandy peppercorn sauce, potatoes.
- Pollo Alla Genovese $17.00
  
  (gf). pesto rubbed chicken thigh, parmesan risotto, grilled asparagus.
- Skate $19.00
  
  (gf). corn crusted chesapeake skate, potatoes, asparagus, lemon herb brown butter.

Panini
- Grilled Chicken $13.00
  
  roasted bell pepper, mozzarella, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette.
- Portobello $14.00
  
  (v). grilled portobello, basil aioli, fresh mozzarella, farmhouse tomato, red pepper.
- Nicola Burger $14.00
  
  italian seasoning, angus beef, mozzarella, pancetta, tomato, basil aioli.

Starters
- Soup Of The Day
- Mista Salad

Entrees
- Pappardelle Alla Bolognese
  
  traditional meat sauce and parmesan cheese shaving.
- Portobello Burger
  
  grilled portobello , basil aioli, fresh mozzarella, farm house tomato, red pepper.
- Pollo Alla Parmigiana
  
  herb crusted chicken breast with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese over linguine.
- Salmone Con Lenticchie
  
  grilled salmon, braised fennel, lentils, carrot dijon sauce.

Desserts
- Torta Al Cioccolato Fusa
- Cannoli Siciliani
- Tiramisu'

Starters
- Caprese Salad
- Mista Salad

Entrees
- Farfalle Luciana
  
  farfalle pasta with shrimp, sun dried tomato and arugula with mascarpone cheese and white wine.
- Pollo Alla Genovese
  
  pesto rubbed chicken thights, parmesan risotto, grilled asparagus.
- Skate
  
  corn crusted chesapeake skate, potatoes, asparagus, lemon herb brown butter.
- Flank Steak Salad
  
  grilled flank steak, pistachio, onion, gorgonzola, prosciutto, balsamic dressing.

Desserts
- Tiramisu
- Cannoli Siciliani
- Torta Fusa

Per Cominciare-Family Style
- Calamari Fritti
- Prosciutto
- Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese Salad

Entrees
- Salmone Con Lenticchie
  
  grilled salmon, braised fennel, lentils, carrot dijon sauce.
- Short Ribs
  
  berkshire short ribs, swiss chard, heirloom polenta, port reduction.
- Bucatini All'amatriciana
  
  pancetta, onions, house-made tomato sauce, cream, parmesan.
- Fettuccine Alfredo Con Gamberi
  
  alfredo sauce & shrimp.

Desserts
- Tiramisu
- Torta Al Cioccolato Fusa
- Cannoli Siciliani

Per Cominciare-Family Style
- Calamari & Zucchini Fritti
- Bruschette
- Prosciutto
- Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese Salad

Entrees
- Risotto Alla Milanese
  
  creamy italian risotto with onions, sausages & saffron.
- Bistecca
  
  ny strip steak, chard, brandy peppercorn sauce & potatoes.
- Bucatini All'amatriciana
  
  pancetta, onions, house-made tomato sauce, cream, parmesan.
- Fettuccine Alfredo Con Gamberi
  
  alfredo sauce & shrimp.
- Pesce Alla Livornese
  
  red snapper with black olives, onion, capers and tomato sauce.

Desserts
- Tiramisu
- Torta Al Cioccolato Fusa
- Cannoli Siciliani

Appertivi
- Bicicletta
  
  the bicycle: prosecco & aperol.
- Negroni Sbagliato
  
  campari sweet vermouth & prosecco.
- Bellini
  
  prosecco & fresh peach purée.
- Strawberry Caipiroska
  
  rum, fresh lime, sugar & strawberry purée.
- Cosmopolitalia
  
  gin, white cream de cacao, dash of half & half.

Happy Hour
- Martinis $5.00

Draft Beers
- Peroni
- Samuel Adams
  
  seasonal.

Bottled Beers
- Corona
- Samuel Adams
- Heineken
- Amstel
- DC Bran Pale Ale
- DC Bran IPA

Wines By The Glass
- Torresella Prosecco $7.00
  
  veneto, sparkling.
- Pinot Grigio $8.00+
  
  oggi. by the carafe
- Chardonnay $8.00+
  
  jekel. by the carafe
- Sauvignon Blanc $7.00+
  
  greysrone. by the carafe
- Chianti $9.00+
  
  ruffino superiore. by the carafe
- Sangiovese $8.00+
  
  donna laura "ali" by the carafe
- Nero D'avola $8.00+
  
  villa pozzi, by the carafe
- Cabernet Sauvignon $9.00+
  
  josh cellars, by the carafe
- Merlot $7.00+
  
  cellar no. 8, by the carafe

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