Place Category: Italian
Since owner Franco Nuschese blazed onto the DC dining scene over twenty years ago, Cafe Milano has been a power center for diplomats, politicians, journalists, broadcasters, lobbyists, entertainers, and all who enjoy fine Italian food and gracious attentive service.
Guests savor genuine Italian cuisine in a setting reminiscent of a stylish Milan boutique. Framed designer scarves adorn the walls in a creative and colorful homage to Italian fashion. The ceiling gives way to coves of hand-painted murals celebrating Italian culture, including the stunning portrait of famed opera singer, Placido Domingo, in the room named in his honor.
Menu and Prices subject to change
ANTIPASTI
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA STAGIONATO 24 MESI CON POMODORI SECCHI E ROBIOLA 21
Imported Aged 24-Month Parma Prosciutto with Sundried Tomato and Robiola CheeseCALAMARI SALTATI, INSALATA DI CARCIOFI E PATATE 21
Sautéed Calamari with Artichoke and Potato SaladBURRATA, FRISELLA, POMODORI, OLIVE, SALSA ALLA ZUCCA 24
Imported Burrata, Twice-Baked Bread, Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Pumpkin SauceMOZZARELLA DI BUFALA CON POMODORI, PANE CARASAU, CREMA AL BASILICO 22
Imported Buffalo Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Crispy Sardinian Bread, Basil CreamMELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA, MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA, SALSA DI POMODORO 20
Eggplant Parmigiana Timbale, Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato SauceINSALATA DI QUINOA, NOCCIOLE, VERDURE SALTATE, SALSA AL PREZZEMOLO 20
Quinoa Salad with Hazelnuts, Sautéed Vegetables, Parsley SauceINSALATE
INSALATA MILANO 16
Radicchio, Belgian Endive, Baby Arugula, Friseé, Cherry Tomato, Balsamic Vinaigrette or Lemon Olive OilINSALATINA J.J. 15
Butter Lettuce, Lemon Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola CrostinoINSALATA DI CAVOLO RICCIO 16
Kale, Baby Spinach, Cherry Tomato, Pomegranade SeedsPANZANELLA J.K. 18
Tomatoes, Avocado, Celery, Endive, Butter Lettuce, Cucumber, Basil and CroutonsCONDITO DI TONNO E FAGIOLI 18
House-Cured Mediterranean Tuna, Frisée Salad, Tropea Onion, Taggiasche Olives, Tomato, Borlotti BeansCARPACCI E CRUDI
FILETTO DI MANZO, SALSA AL GORGONZOLA, RUCOLA, POMODORINI 24
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio, Gorgonzola, Arugula, Cherry TomatoWAGYU TONNATO 27
Roasted Sliced Wagyu Beef, Tuna Sauce, Capers, Mixed Green SaladCARPACCIO DI TONNO, SALSA VERDE, POMODORI, AVOCADO, OLIVE TAGGIASCHE 27
Tuna Carpaccio, Parsley Sauce, Tomatoes, Avocado, Taggiasche OlivesTARTARE DI SALMONE REALE, UOVA DI SALMONE, CIPOLLA ALL’ACETO, VERDURINE 25
Alaskan King Salmon Tartare, Salmon Caviar, Sweet and Sour Onion, Sautéed VegetablesPIZZE
Cafe Milano Proudly Serves Francesco Vastola Campanian Tomatoes for Our Pizzas
MONTE NAPOLEONE 19
San Marzano Tomatoes, Imported Fresh Mozzarella, Grilled VegetablesCAFE MILANO 18
Capaccio Tomatoes, Imported Mozzarella, Artichokes, Seasonal Mushrooms, Ham, OlivesSAN BABILA 17
Maida-Vastola Tomatoes, Imported Buffalo Mozzarella, Oregano and BasilLA SCALA 18
Fiordilatte Mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, Arugula, Shaved ParmesanVIA CONDOTTI 19
Gorgonzola, Provolone, Mozzarella, Pecorino, Corbarino TomatoesVIA CHIAIA 21
Porcini Mushroom, Smoked Buffalo Mozzarella, Black TruffleFOCACCIA AL ROSMARINO 11
Focaccia with Rosemary, Chopped Tomatoes, Olive OilPASTE E RISOTTI
**CAPELLINI ANN HAND 19
Angel Hair with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil**LINGUINE MOSCHINO 42
Linguini with Sautéed Maine Lobster in a Lightly Spicy Tomato Sauce*RAVIOLI CAVALLI 22
House-Made Braised Veal and Spinach Filled Ravioli in a Sage and Veal Reduction Sauce*TAGLIATELLE ZEGNA 20
House-Made Tagliatelle Pasta with Veal Bolognese Sauce*STROZZAPRETI BARBA 24
House-Made Saffron Strozzapreti “Cacio e Pepe Style” with Roman Pecorino and Fresh Black Pepper Sauce**SPAGHETTI KITON 29
Spaghetti with Sautéed Manila Clams in a Lightly Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce*GNOCCHI PRADA 23
House-made Ricotta Gnocchi, Braised Red Radicchio, Gorgonzola Cheese, Walnuts**CANDELE GUCCI 32
Candele with “Genovese Style” Slow-Cooked Wagyu Beef and Caramelized Onion Ragout*TORTELLI FERRAGAMO 27
House- Made Tortelli Filled with Porcini Mushroom, Purple Potato-Thyme Sauce, Black TruffleRISOTTO ARMANI 28
Risotto with Pumpkin, Chestnuts, Rosemary and ParmigianoPESCI
BRANZINO DEL MEDITERRANEO AL ROSMARINO E VERDURE STAGIONALI 45
Roasted Imported Whole Mediterranean Sea Bass with Rosemary and White Wine Sauce Served with Seasonal VegetablesSALMONE ARROSTO CON SALSA DI ZUCCA, CIPOLLINE E BROCCOLI SALTATI 29
Roasted Salmon, Pumpkin Purée, Pearl Onions, BroccoliniCARNI
BATTUTA DI VITELLO GRIGLIATA CON RUCHETTA E POMODORI CILIEGINI 56
Pounded and Grilled Veal Chop, Baby Arugula, Cherry Tomato SaladCOSTOLETTA DI VITELLO ALLA MILANESE CON ASPARAGI ALLE ERBE 56
Pounded and Breaded Veal Chop “Milanese Style,” Sautéed Herb AsparagusSUPREMA DI POLLO GRIGLIATA CON CIME DI RAPA SALTATE 28
Grilled and Pounded Chicken Breast in an Herb Olive Oil with Sautéed Broccoli RabePETTO DI POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA, VERDURE SALTATE 39
Breaded, Fried Chicken Breast with Tomato and Mozzarella, Served with Sautéed VegetablesBISTECCA DI MANZO ARROSTO, SALSA AL MARSALA, INSALATINA, PATATINE FRITTE 41Pan-Seared Rib Eye, Marsala Reduction, Mixed Greens, Shoestring Fries
CONTORNI
Sides: Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Potatoes, Baby Spinach, Baby Arugula Salad, Asparagus, Heirloom Carrots 10Menu and prices subject to change
ANTIPASTI
POLPO ARROSTO, INSALATA DI CARCIOFI E PATATE 22
Roasted Octopus, Artichoke, Potato SaladPASSATINA DI CECI E ROSMARINO CON GAMBERI ARROSTO 21
Roasted Argentinian Prawns, Chickpeas, Rosemary SauceMOZZARELLA DI BUFALA CON POMODORI, PANE CARASAU, CREMA AL BASILICO 22
Imported Buffalo Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, Crispy Sardinian Bread, Basil CreamPROSCIUTTO DI PARMA 24 MESI, ROBIOLA, POMODORI SECCHI 23
Imported Aged 24-Month Parma Prosciutto, Robiola Cheese, Sundried TomatoesASSORTIMENTO DI SALUMI “TERRA DI SIENA” CON PECORINO E BRUSCHETTA 24
Assorted “Terra di Siena” Cured Meats, Pecorino Cheese, Tomato BruschettaBURRATA, FRISELLA, POMODORI, OLIVE, SALSA ALLA ZUCCA 25
Imported Burrata, House-Made Frisella Bread, Heirloom Tomato, Olives, Pumpkin PuréeINSALATE
INSALATA MILANO 16
Radicchio, Belgian Endive, Baby Arugula, Friseé, Cherry Tomato in a Balsamic Vinaigrette or Lemon Olive OilINSALATINA J.J. 15
Butter Lettuce, Lemon Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts and Gorgonzola Cheese CrostinoINSALATA DI CAVOLO RICCIO, PICCOLI SPINACI, POMODORI, MELOGRANO 16
Kale, Baby Spinach, Cherry Tomato, Pomegranate SeedsPANZANELLA J.K. 18
Tomatoes, Avocado, Celery, Endive, Butter Lettuce, Cucumber, Basil, CroutonsVEGETARIAN OPTION
CARPACCIO DI ZUCCA, ASPARAGI MARINATI, PECORINO A SCAGLIE 20
Pumpkin Carpaccio, Marinated Asparagus, Shaved Tuscan PecorinoMELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA, MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA, SALSA DI POMODORO 21
Eggplant Parmigiana Timbale, Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato SauceINSALATA DI QUINOA, NOCCIOLE, VERDURE SALTATE, SALSA AL PREZZEMOLO 20
Quinoa Salad with Hazelnuts, Sautéed Vegetables, Parsley SauceCARPACCI E CRUDI
FILETTO DI MANZO, SALSA AL GORGONZOLA, RUCOLA E POMODORINI 24
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio, Gorgonzola, Arugula, Cherry TomatoWAGYU TONNATO 27
Roasted Sliced Wagyu Beef, Tuna Sauce, Capers, Mixed Green SaladCARPACCIO DI TONNO, SALSA VERDE, POMODORI, AVOCADO, OLIVE TAGGIASCHE 27
Tuna Carpaccio, Parsley Sauce, Tomatoes, Avocado, Taggiasche OlivesTARTARE DI SALMONE REALE, UOVA DI SALMONE, CIPOLLA ALL’ACETO, VERDURINE 25
Alaskan King Salmon Tartare, Salmon Caviar, Sweet and Sour Onion, Sautéed VegetablesConsuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
PIZZE
Cafe Milano Proudly Serves Francesco Vastola Campanian Tomatoes for Our Pizzas
MONTE NAPOLEONE 19
San Marzano Tomatoes, Imported Fresh Mozzarella, Grilled VegetablesCAFE MILANO 18
Capaccio Tomatoes, Imported Mozzarella, Artichokes, Seasonal Mushrooms, Ham, OlivesSAN BABILA 17
Maida-Vastola Tomatoes, Imported Buffalo Mozzarella, Oregano, BasilLA SCALA 18
Fiordilatte Mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, Arugula, Shaved ParmesanVIA CONDOTTI 19
Gorgonzola, Provolone, Mozzarella, Pecorino, Corbarino TomatoesVIA CHIAIA 21
Porcini Mushrooms, Smoked Buffalo Mozzarella, Black TruffleFOCACCIA AL ROSMARINO 11
Focaccia with Rosemary, Chopped Tomatoes, Olive OilPASTE E RISOTTI
CLASSIC ITALIAN-AMERICAN TRADITIONS
SPAGHETTI DI GRAGNANO AL POMODORO CON POLPETTINE DI WAGYU 59
Gragnano Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Wagyu MeatballsCOSTOLETTA DI VITELLO ALLA PARMIGIANA CON CAPELLINI AL POMODORO 75
Veal Chop “Parmigiana” Style with Capellini Pasta and Tomato SaucePASTA
**CAPELLINI ANN HAND 19
Angel Hair with Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil**LINGUINE MOSCHINO 42
Linguini with Sautéed Maine Lobster in a Lightly Spicy Tomato Sauce*RAVIOLI CAVALLI 22
House-Made House-Made Braised Veal and Spinach Filled Ravioli in a Sage and Veal Reduction Sauce*TAGLIATELLE ZEGNA 20
House-Made Tagliatelle with Veal Bolognese Sauce*STROZZAPRETI BARBA 24
House-Made Saffron Strozzapreti “Cacio e Pepe Style” with Roman Pecorino Cheese and Fresh Black Pepper Sauce**SPAGHETTI KITON 29
Spaghetti with Sautéed Manila Clams in a Lightly Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce*GNOCCHI PRADA 23
House-Made Ricotta Gnocchi, Braised Red Radicchio, Gorgonzola, WalnutsPACCHERI VALENTINO 29
Gragnano Paccheri, Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Smoked Pecorino SauceCANDELE GUCCI 32
Candele, “Genovese Style” Ragout with Slow-Cooked Wagyu Beef and Caramelized Onion*TORTELLI FERRAGAMO 27
House-Made Tortelli Filled with Porcini Mushrooms, Purple Potatoe-Thyme Sauce, Black TruffleRISOTTI
RISOTTO ARMANI 28
Risotto with Pumpkin, Chestnuts, Rosemary and ParmigianoRISOTTO VERSACE 29
Saffron Risotto “Milanese Style”*Daily Homemade Fresh Pasta
**All Dry Pasta Dishes Are Made to Order; Please Allow 20 Minutes for Preparation. Thank You.
***Gluten Free Pasta Also Available. Please Ask Your Server About SelectionPESCI
BRANZINO DEL MEDITERRANEO ARROSTO CON VERDURE AUTUNNALI 48
Roasted Imported Whole Mediterranean Sea Bass with Seasonal Vegetables (Available Also Baked in a Cervia Salt Crust)MERLUZZO NERO CARBONARO, SALSA DI CAVOLFIORE E NOCCIOLE, FUNGHI PORCINI 43
Alaskan Black Cod Filet, Cauliflower, Hazelnut Sauce, Porcini MushroomsFILETTO DI CERNIA IN SALSA DI PORRI E PATATE CON BROCCOLINI SALTATI 41
Grouper Fillet, Leek-Potato Sauce, Sautéed BroccoliSOGLIOLA DOVER AL LIMONE CON ASPARAGI E CAROTINE VARIEGATE 65
Pan Seared Whole Dover Sole in a Lemon Sauce, Sautéed Asparagus and Baby CarrotsCARNI
COSTOLETTA DI VITELLO ARROSTO CON CIPOLLINE E SPINACI 56
Roasted 16oz Veal Chop in a Marsala Wine Reduction, Caramelized Onions, SpinachBATTUTA DI VITELLO GRIGLIATA CON RUCHETTA E POMODORO 56
Pounded and Grilled Veal Chop, Baby Arugula and Cherry Tomato SaladCOSTOLETTA DI VITELLO ALLA MILANESE CON ASPARAGI ALLE ERBE 56
Pounded and Breaded Veal Chop “Milanese Style,” Sautéed Herb AsparagusCONTROFILETTO DI CERVO, FUNGO PORCINO, PURÉE DI PATATE, SALSA DI AMARONE, MIRTILLI, GINEPRO 49
Roasted Rack of Venison, Sautéed Porcini Mushrooms, Mashed Potatoes, Amarone Reduction with Blueberries and JuniperPEPOSO DI MANZO DEL BRUNELLESCHI 43
Braised Short Ribs, Black Pepper and Chianti Wine Sauce, Soft Polenta, Sautéed BroccoliniTAGLIATA DI WAGYU AL SALE NERO ED OLIO EXTRA VERGINE CON VERDURE 68
Grilled 8oz Domestic Wagyu Beef “Tagliata Style” with Black Lava Sea Salt and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sautéed VegetablesCONTORNI
Sides: Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Potatoes, Baby Spinach, Baby Arugula Salad, Asparagus, Heirloom Carrots 10