Lunch

Hours of Operation

Mon - Thus: 11:30AM - 10 PM

Fri - Sat: 11:30AM - 11 PM

Sunday: 11:30AM - 10 PM


6641 Old Dominion Drive McLean, VA. 22101 (703) 918-0080

 

“Assaggi Osteria”  Luncheon Special

 

CHOICE OF ONE ENTRÉE WITH A CHOICE OF HOUSE SALAD, OR SOUP OF THE DAY OR DESSERT OF THE DAY $14 (2 courses)

 

Special choices are marked on the menu.

 

 

 

 

ANTIPASTI

 

 

 

Zuppa del giorno
Chef’s daily soup  6

 

Burrata
Burrata with tomato, red radish & balsamic reduction – small 7   12 large

 

Gazpacho
Tomato, bell peppers, celery, carrots & cucumbers, chilled soup  8

 

Calamari stufati

– Sautéed calamari with fava beans & baby artichokes  12

 

Insalata di Polipo
Grilled octopus, celery, arugula salad with lemon juice & E.V.O.O.  12

 

Mista
Field greens, grape tomato, with balsamic vinaigrette  - small 5   large 9

 

Zuppa di fava e finocchi
Fava beans & fennel soup  8

 

Calamari fritti
Crispy calamari with spicy mostarda-lemon sauce   small 8   large 13

 

Polpette
veal meat ball, rapini with garlic & chili, fresh tomato sauce & pecorino
small 8   large 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFFEITATI

 

 

Prosciutto

Sliced to order parma prosciutto aged 24 months & Buffalo Mozzarella
small 8 – large 14

 

Assaggi di Salumi

Assaggino 8  -  Small 13  -  Large 17

 

 

Tasting of a variety of cured meats

Prosciutto di Parma  | “La Quercia”Coppa  |  Barolo Salame |  Speck

 

 

 

 

 

PANINI

 

The paninis come with your choice of salad or house fries.

 

 

 

Pollo

Grilled chicken breast, taleggio & butter lettuce on ciabatta bread 10

 

Pane e prosciutto

Whole wheat bread, imported prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella and tomato 10

 

Vegetariano

Ciabatta bread, burrata, tomato, broccoli pesto & arugula   9

 

Panino tacchino

Roasted turkey, avocado, bacon & balsamic onion on whole wheat bread 10

 

Panino bistecca

New York steak with mushrooms, mustard & arugula on “filoncino”bread 13

 

Panino salmone

whole wheat bread, smoked salmon, crème cheese, red onion & butter lettuce 10

 

 

 

 

 

INSALATONI

 

 

Lattuga

Butter lettuce, asparagus & goat cheese with lemon vinaigrette 12

 

 

Romana

Iceberg lettuce, red radish, cucumber, crispy prosciutto & red wine vinaigrette 12

 

Frittata

Mushrooms, green peas & parmiggiano frittata topped with field green salad 11

 

Spinaci

Spinach, roasted beets, dry ricotta cheese & with lemon dressing 13

 

 

Arugula

Baby arugula, grape tomato, shaved “parmiggiano” with balsamic vinaigrette 11

 

with grilled shrimp 6

with grilled calamari 5

with grilled chicken breast 6

with grilled New York steak 8

 

 

 

 

PRIMI PIATTI

 

 

*Ravioli di Ricotta

Ravioli stuffed with sheep’s milk  ricotta, fresh tomato & basil 17

 

*Raviolini

Veal stuffed ravioli with veal reduction, asparagus & shaved parmiggiano 17

 

*Gnocchi

Potato dumplings, broccoli-basil pesto, toasted pine nuts & shaved pecorino  16

 

Garganelli

Garganelli pasta with a beef, veal and pork “Bolognese” sauce 15

 

 

Spaghetti

Spaghetti with Manila clams, white wine and fresh chili peppers 16

 

Orechiette

Orechiette with Italian sausage, black pepper, rapini & pecorino fonduta 17

 

Linguine

Whole wheat linguini with cauliflower, garlic, bottarga & smoked scamorza  15

 

*Chitarra

Spaghetti alla chitarra, crab meat, peas & slightly spicy lobster saucce 17

 

 

 

 

*Pasta made fresh daily
Organic whole wheat and gluten-free pastas available.

 

 

 

 

 

SECONTI PIATTI

 

Ippoglosso

Halibut filet, fava beans puree, roasted oyster mushrooms & white wine sauce 17

 

Salmone

Ivory king filet, baby artichokes, fresh tomato sauce & black olives   15

 

Cioppino

Mussels, clams, shrimp and fish with spicy fresh tomato & fish broth 15

 

Pollo

Grilled chicken paillard, taleggio, thyme & asparagus sauce & roasted potato  14

 

Tagliata

All natural New York steak, balsamic reduction with arugula & tomato salad 18

 

 

 

*These items may be cooked to order- Consuming raw or under-cooked meat, poultry, and seafood can increase the risk of food-borne illness.

 

 

 

Private Rooms available for your special events.

 
Please Contact us directly at 703.918.0080 for reservations

Domenico Cornacchia
Chef / Owner

Daniele Bolognesi
Chef de Cuisine

Selection and prices are subject to change.