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  • Dino's Grotto

Dino's Grotto

(202) 686-2966
  • 1914 9th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
  • Website
  • Italian
  • $$$$$
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  • Menu
  • Antipasti
    • Burrata $15

      Artisan made burrata, really good olio, oven roasted tomato, fire roasted red pepper puree and Kalamata olive puree. Gluten-free. Vegetarian.

    • Asparagus alla Parmigiana $12

      local asparagus, much parmigiano reggiano

    • Chilled Asparagus Soup w/Lump Crab $12

      cream, tamari, ginger

    • Caesar $12

      mountain view little gem romaine, anchovy ceasar dressing, parmigiano reggiano shavings, anchovy croutons 12

    • Crab Balls $12

      chesapeake lump crab, house mayo, shallot, celery, panko ~ italian tartar sauce

    • Local Veggie Antipasto $12

      Assorted local veggies ~ yogurt, mint & dill dip ~ charred green garlic, ramp & walnut skordalia

    • Bruschetta $12

      Local greens fresh mozzarella, garlic, shallot, lemon and olive oil. Vegetarian.

    • Insalata Tricolore $12

      Frisee, mizuna, arugula, bull's blood beet greens, other colorful greens and herbed vinaigrette. Reggiano shavings. Gluten-free.

    • Minestrone $9

      local kale, collards, & potato * seasonal veggies ~ carrot, onion, veggie broth *vegan, gluten free* 9

    • Spicy Forte Salad $9

      Local baby greens, garlic, olio, balsamico and Pecorino.

    • Octopus Cooked under a Paper Bag $15

      Braised in its own juice, then grilled and marinated in citrus, served warmed with corona and borlotti bean salad. Gluten-free.

    • Meatball Antipasto $11

      Pork, rose veal, ricotta, panko, egg, and spicy tomato sauce

    • Lobster and Seafood Salad $15

      Lobster, cuttlefish, octopus, shrimp, celery, local harukei and kabu turnip, radish, local greens and lemony shallot dressing. Gluten-free.

    • Summer Heirloom Tomato Soup $9

      Local summer heirloom tomato essence, celery, carrot, onion, thyme and cream. Gluten-free. Vegetarian.

  • House Made Pasta Etc.
    • Crab Pasta $16

      Md Fresh Lump Crab, local leek, cream and much black pepper (fettuccine).

    • Fra Diavolo $25

      Shrimp, scallop, calamari, fish, clams, mussels, spicy Sorrento tomato sauce and onion (linguine). Spicy.

    • Asparagus & Ramp Risotto $15

      ramps, local asparagus, local collards, carnaroli rice, veggie stock, shallot, olive oil, butter, parmigiano reggiano

    • Arugula Pesto w/Broccoli, and Cauliflower $15

      Local cauliflower and broccoli, potato, garlicky local arugula & almond pesto (rigatoni). Vegetarian.

    • Turkey and Mushroom with Local Broccoli Raab $15

      Heritage bronze turkey, mushroom, onion and Parmigiano Reggiano (fettuccine). Great with white or black truffle.

    • Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni $24

      24 month Reggiano, aleppo, heirloom tomato, egg and cream. Great with black truffle. Spicy. Vegetarian.

    • Duck Bolognese Lasagne $25

      Spicy bolognese, fonduta, 24 month Parmigiano and silk road spices. Spicy.

    • Cinghiale Wild Boar $15

      Rosemary, cocoa, cream and Pecorino (pappardelle).

    • Rich Tomato Sauce and Beef Cheek $15

      Roman classic 5th quarter dish. Beef cheek cooked 6 hours in tomato and pecorino pepato and (rigatoni).

    • Free Form Lasagnette $25

      Not your nonna's lasagna. House-made pasta sheets tossed with pork, veal ragu, bacon, fonduta and 24 month Parmigiano.

  • Every Day Pasta
    • Fettuccine Alfredo $12

      Served with fonduta and roasted garlic.

    • Linguine with Clams and Garlic $15

      white wine, butter, herbs

    • Spaghetti with Meatball and Pomodoro $15

      pork & rose veal meatballs w/ricotta cheese & panko ~ Contains gluten.

    • Pappardelle ai Funghi $15

      sage roasted 'shrooms, herbs, garlic, olive oil

    • Spaghetti with Aglio Olio Peperoncino $12

    • Spaghetti with Pomodoro $12

  • Main
    • American Wagyu Steak $27

      Great with black truffle. Kuroge washu heritage, house black truffle butter, red wine sauce and Tuscan potato. Gluten-free.

    • Randall Lineback Veal Alla Parmigiana $27

      Chapel Hill farms naturally and humanely raised, never confined, heritage breed cattle, older than traditional veal calf, not as old as beef cattle, spicy bell pepper and onion red wine sauce, provolone, panko bread crumb, egg, roasted hakurei and kabu turnip, kohlrabi, heirloom winter squash, carrot, radish and all local.

    • Grilled Eggplant Alla Parmigiana $24

      Hand-dipped ricotta, local heirloom summer tomato, herbs, garlic and smoked mozzarella. Great with black truffle. Vegetarian. Gluten free.

    • The Dino Burger $14

      10 oz. local dry-aged black Angus beef, (roseda, DMV) grilled ciabatta, anchovy, Sriracha aioli and baby greens salad. Gluten-free.

    • Local Veggies $6

      Gluten-free.

    • 4 Local Veggies $21

      Gluten-free.

  • Dolce
    • Tiramisu $8

      Espresso, hazelnut liqueur, Irish cream and chocolate sauce. Vegetarian.

  • Sides
    • Side of Pomodoro $2

    • Bread

    • Side of Parmigiano

    • Red Chile Flakes

    • Side of Butter

    • Compostable Utensils $1

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