Housemade pasta & gelato draw locals to this rustic Italian that also offers antipasti, wine & beer.
4.6 – 502 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Antipasti | |
| Beef Carpaccio Beef filet with arugula, fennel, celery, lemon vinaigrette, and Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese . |
$12.00 |
| Polpette 3 grass fed beef meatballs in cherry tomato sauce. Served with shaved Parmigiano- Reggiano. |
$10.00 |
| House Antipasto Imported cold cuts and cheese and seasonal vegetables. Serves 2. |
$16.00 |
| Insalata | |
| Arugula Salad Peppery arugula with fresh fennel, cherry tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette and Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$11.00 |
| Caesar Salad Romaine hearts with tomatoes, anchovies, Phyllo crouton, and homemade caesar dressing. |
$11.00 |
| Caprese Salad Heirloom tomatoes, fresh burrata cheese, balsamic glaze. |
$12.00 |
| Pasta | |
| Fettuccine Amatriciana Pomodoro sauce with smoked pancetta, onions, and garlic. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$18.00 |
| Fettuccine Bolognese Fettuccine pasta with slow- braised ragu of grass fed beef, red wine, and tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano. |
$18.00 |
| Gnocchi Four Cheese Classic homemade gnocchi with Pecorino, Parmigiano- Reggiano, Fontina, and Gorgonzola cheeses. |
$17.00 |
| Pappardelle All Agnello Pappardelle pasta with lamb slow- braised in red wine and tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$21.00 |
| Orecchiette Alla Vodka Orecchiette pasta with chicken or shrimp in a creamy tomato vodka sauce. |
$18.00 |
| Ravioli Di Burrata Homemade burrata and mascarpone ravioli in a cherry tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$19.00 |
| Strozapretti Alla Norma Strozapretti pasta with a roasted eggplant and tomato sauce. Served with fresh mozzarella, basil and Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$17.00 |
| Spaghetti Carbonara Homemade spaghetti pasta with guanciale, black pepper, egg, parmesan, and cream sauce. |
$18.00 |
| Spaghetti With Meatballs Spaghetti pasta with grass fed beef meatballs in cherry tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano. |
$18.00 |
| Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli Homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli in a cherry tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$19.00 |
| Pappardelle Al Cinghiale Smoked paprika- infused pappardelle pasta with slow- braised ragu of wild boar, red wine, and tomato sauce. Served with homemade ricotta cheese and grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$20.00 |
| Pappardelle E Funghi Porcini- infused pappardelle pasta with a sauce of porcini, crimini, and button mushrooms, white wine, garlic, rosemary, and butter. Served with grated ricotta salata cheese. |
$20.00 |
| Seafood Chitarra Squid ink chitarra in a lobster bisque sauce with shrimp, clams, mussels, salmon, and calamari |
$22.00 |
| Ravioli Al Brasato Homemade ravioli with braised short ribs and mushrooms fondo bruno. |
$19.00 |
| Green Kale Fusilli Kale- infused fusilli with a creamy basil pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, and Parmigiano- Reggiano. **CONTAINS NUTS, POSSIBLY PEANUTS** |
$17.00 |
| Beef Lasagna Homemade grass fed beef lasagna, tomato sauce, beschamel, and mozzarella. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$19.00 |
| Rigatoni Alla Salsiccia Rigatoni pasta with homemade pork sausage, roasted peppers, and garlic in a cherry tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$18.00 |
| Dessert | |
| Tiramisu Classic tiramisu with sweet mascarpone filling and espresso- soaked sponge layers dusted with cocoa powder. |
$6.00 |
| Ricotta Cheesecake Vanilla bean ricotta cheesecake. Served with house made berry coulis. |
$7.00 |
| Fresh Raw Pasta and Sauces | |
| Burrata Ravioli Fresh ravioli filled with creamy mozzarella cheese. Comes frozen. To prepare, boil in salted water until ravioli float (3-4 minutes) and add to your favorite sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Spinach And Ricotta Ravioli Fresh ravioli filled with spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheese. Comes frozen. To prepare, boil in salted water until ravioli float (3-4 minutes) and add to your favorite sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Homemade Pasta Your choice of homemade fettuccine, smoked paprika- infused pappardelle, green kale- infused fusilli, orecchiette, gnocchi, cavatelli, or squid ink chitarra |
$6.00 |
| Bolognese Sauce Slow- braised ragu of grass fed beef, red wine, and tomato sauce. |
$12.00 |
| Eggplant Norma Sauce Roasted eggplant, cherry tomato, and basil sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Wild Mushroom Sauce Roasted mushrooms in tomato sauce with basil. |
$10.00 |
| Cherry Tomato Sauce San Marzano tomato, cherry tomato, olive oil, and basil sauce |
$10.00 |
| Basil Pesto Sauce of basil, Pecorino Romano, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic. |
$15.00 |
| Short Rib Lasagna Lasagna with braised short rib, fresh pasta, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese. Comes frozen. Serves 2. |
$15.00 |
| Short Rib Ravioli Freshly ravioli filled with braised short rib, parmesan and pecorino cheese. Comes frozen. To prepare, place in salted boiling water until ravioli float (3-4 minutes) and toss with sauce of your choice. |
$10.00 |
| Lamb Ragu Lamb slow- braised in red wine and tomato sauce with onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and rosemary. |
$12.00 |
| Wine | |
| Adrian- Chardonnay 100% Chardonnay grapes. 2018. Fresh and snappy with bright citrus notes and bright intensity. Crisp, dry, and medium bodied. Pairs well with Rigatoni alla Puttanesca, Seafood Chitarra, and Pappardelle Funghi. |
$20.00 |
| Amicone- Montecorna Bottle Red grape blend. 2016. Raspberry and sour cherry on the palate, rich and intense. Medium body, medium tannins. Pairs well with Ravioli al Brasato, Fettuccine Bolognese, and Rigatoni alla Norma. |
$20.00 |
| La Capranera- Falanghina 100% Falanghina grapes. Notes of cedar and tropical fruits. Hint of body and finish of stone fruits. Pairs well with the Burrata Caprese, Rigatoni alla Norma, and Gnocchi Four Cheese. |
$20.00 |
| The Boss- Chianti Bottle 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo grapes. 2015. Closed aroma upfront, blueberry and cherry aromas, white pepper. Medium body, light tannins. Pairs well with Fettuccine Bolognese, Pappardelle all’Agnello, and Ravioli al Brasato. |
$17.00 |
| Al Passo- Toscana Bottle 85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot grapes. 2015. Oak barrel aged for 6 months with notes of cherry, berry, and a hint of spice. Earthy, lingers on the palate. Full body, medium fruit presence. Pairs well with Pappardelle all’Agnello, Fettuccine Bolognese, and Pork Ossobucco. |
$20.00 |
| Chianti- Bramosia Bottle 100% Sangiovese grapes. 2017. Oak barrel- aged for 2 years. Cherry, plum, and robust stone fruit aromas. Finish of tobacco, cedar, and balsamic. Medium to high tannins. Pairs well with Pappardelle al Cinghiale, Pappardelle all’Agnello, and Fettuccine Bolognese. |
$22.00 |
| Dipinti- Sauvignon Blanc Bottle Crisp and fresh with strong citrus and herbal notes. Pairs well with Rigatoni alla Puttanesca, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Fettuccine Bolognese. |
$17.00 |
| House Red- Montepulciano Bottle 100% Montepulciano grapes. 2017. Juicy, slightly spicy on the nose, acidic, fresh. Pairs well with Fettuccine all’ Amatriciana, Rigatoni alla Norma, and Rigatoni alla Puttanesca. |
$17.00 |
| House White- Pinot Grigio Bottle Smooth and refreshing. Aromas of butter and passion fruit. Nice acidity. Pairs well with Green Kale Fusilli, Pollo alla Vodka, and Rigatoni alla Norma. |
$15.00 |
| Dinner Special | |
| Duck Ragu Confit duck slow- braised in tomato- based ragu. Served with porcini- infused pappardelle pasta and garnished with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. |
$21.00 |
| Secondi | |
| Pork Ossobucco Slow- braised pork shank served with mushroom truffle risotto, gremolata, and Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$24.00 |
| Lunch Special | |
| Lunch Special Your choice of salad and pasta with cannoli for dessert! |
$20.00 |
| Insalata | |
| Arugula Salad Peppery arugula with fresh fennel, cherry tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette and Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$11.00 |
| Caesar Salad Romaine hearts with tomatoes, anchovies, Phyllo crouton, and homemade caesar dressing. |
$11.00 |
| Caprese Salad Heirloom tomatoes, fresh burrata cheese, balsamic glaze. |
$12.00 |
| Antipasti | |
| Beef Carpaccio Beef filet with arugula, fennel, celery, lemon vinaigrette, and Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese . |
$12.00 |
| House Antipasto Imported cold cuts and cheese and seasonal vegetables. Serves 2. |
$16.00 |
| Polpette 3 grass fed beef meatballs in cherry tomato sauce. Served with shaved Parmigiano- Reggiano. |
$10.00 |
| Pasta | |
| Beef Lasagna Homemade grass fed beef lasagna, tomato sauce, beschamel, and mozzarella. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$19.00 |
| Fettuccine Amatriciana Pomodoro sauce with smoked pancetta, onions, and garlic. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$18.00 |
| Fettuccine Bolognese Fettuccine pasta with slow- braised ragu of grass fed beef, red wine, and tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano. |
$18.00 |
| Gnocchi Four Cheese Classic homemade gnocchi with Pecorino, Parmigiano- Reggiano, Fontina, and Gorgonzola cheeses. |
$17.00 |
| Pappardelle Al Cinghiale Smoked paprika- infused pappardelle pasta with slow- braised ragu of wild boar, red wine, and tomato sauce. Served with homemade ricotta cheese and grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$20.00 |
| Pappardelle All Agnello Pappardelle pasta with lamb slow- braised in red wine and tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$21.00 |
| Pappardelle E Funghi Porcini- infused pappardelle pasta with a sauce of porcini, crimini, and button mushrooms, white wine, garlic, rosemary, and butter. Served with grated ricotta salata cheese. |
$20.00 |
| Orecchiette Alla Vodka Orecchiette pasta with chicken or shrimp in a creamy tomato vodka sauce. |
$18.00 |
| Ravioli Al Brasato Homemade ravioli with braised short ribs and mushrooms fondo bruno. |
$19.00 |
| Ravioli Di Burrata Homemade burrata and mascarpone ravioli in a cherry tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$19.00 |
| Strozapretti Alla Norma Strozapretti pasta with a roasted eggplant and tomato sauce. Served with fresh mozzarella, basil and Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$17.00 |
| Rigatoni Alla Salsiccia Rigatoni pasta with homemade pork sausage, roasted peppers, and garlic in a cherry tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$18.00 |
| Seafood Chitarra Squid ink chitarra in a lobster bisque sauce with shrimp, clams, mussels, salmon, and calamari |
$22.00 |
| Spaghetti Carbonara Homemade spaghetti pasta with guanciale, black pepper, egg, parmesan, and cream sauce. |
$18.00 |
| Spaghetti With Meatballs Spaghetti pasta with grass fed beef meatballs in cherry tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano. |
$18.00 |
| Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli Homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli in a cherry tomato sauce. Served with grated Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese. |
$19.00 |
| Dessert | |
| Tiramisu Classic tiramisu with sweet mascarpone filling and espresso- soaked sponge layers dusted with cocoa powder. |
$6.00 |
| Fresh Raw Pasta and Sauces | |
| Homemade Pasta Your choice of homemade fettuccine, smoked paprika- infused pappardelle, green kale- infused fusilli, orecchiette, gnocchi, cavatelli, or squid ink chitarra |
$6.00 |
| Burrata Ravioli Fresh ravioli filled with creamy mozzarella cheese. Comes frozen. To prepare, boil in salted water until ravioli float (3-4 minutes) and add to your favorite sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Spinach And Ricotta Ravioli Fresh ravioli filled with spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheese. Comes frozen. To prepare, boil in salted water until ravioli float (3-4 minutes) and add to your favorite sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Short Rib Lasagna Lasagna with braised short rib, fresh pasta, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese. Comes frozen. Serves 2. |
$15.00 |
| Cherry Tomato Sauce San Marzano tomato, cherry tomato, olive oil, and basil sauce |
$10.00 |
| Eggplant Norma Sauce Roasted eggplant, cherry tomato, and basil sauce. |
$10.00 |
| Wild Mushroom Sauce Roasted mushrooms in tomato sauce with basil. |
$10.00 |
| Bolognese Sauce Slow- braised ragu of grass fed beef, red wine, and tomato sauce. |
$12.00 |
| Basil Pesto Sauce of basil, Pecorino Romano, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic. |
$15.00 |
| Lamb Ragu Lamb slow- braised in red wine and tomato sauce with onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and rosemary. |
$12.00 |
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Order and Reservations
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Contact Al Volo Osteria
Address: 1790 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 758-0759
Website: http://www.osteriaalvolodc.com/
Hours
| Friday | 5–11PM |
| Saturday | 5–11PM |
| Sunday | 5–9PM |
| Monday | 5–10PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10PM |
| Thursday | 5–10PM |
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