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Lunch served from 11am-2:30pm |
Monday to Saturday |
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Dinner served from 5-10pm |
Monday to Saturday |
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| Sunday Brunch 11:30am-2pm |
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| Sunday Dinner 5-9pm |
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| Tapas Bar is open 11:30am-10pm |
Monday through Sunday |
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LUNCH MENU
Antipasti
Fritto Misto*
Tempura fried calamari, shrimp, fish fillets, vegetables, lemon caper aioli
$9
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day
$7
Cozze e Vongole alla Napolitana*
Mussels, clams, crushed tomatoes, lightly spicy Pino Grigio broth, grilled rustic bread
$9
Insalata Caprese
Sliced vine ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil
$8
Carpaccio di Manzo*
Thinly sliced raw Beef Carpaccio, arugula, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, white truffle oil
$10
Insalatone
Insalata Mista
Mixed greens salad, sliced radishes, sicilian pistachio vinaigrette
$6
Insalata Cesare*
Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, grated Parmigiano, garlic croutons
$7
Insalata di Rucola
Baby arugula salad, forelle Pears, balsamic vinaigrette, Pecorino Romano
$7
Insalata Siciliana
Romaine greens, sliced red onions, gaeta olives, cucumber, ricotta salata
$6
Add your choice of:
Grilled Chicken Breast* $4
Grilled Shrimp Skewers* $5
Grilled Salmon Fillet* $7
Business lunch special:
Any antipasto or salad with panino or half pasta
$15
Pasta
Penne alla Carbonara
Penne, crispy pancetta, classic carbaonara sauce, Pecorino Romano
$11
Spaghetti alla Bolognese
Spaghetti, braised veal, pork, beef Bolognese
$11
Fettuccine al Pomodoro
Fettuccine, San Marzano tomataoes, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
$11
Lasagna del Palio
Baked layers of pasta, bolognese sauce, mozzarella, ricotta cheese
$13
Panini
(all sandwiches come with a choice of French fries or small mixed greens salad)
Muffalatta di Pollo
Grilled chicken breast, gaeta olive tapenade, romaine lettuce
$9
Vegetali Grigliati
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, red peppers, Talleggio cheese, basil pesto
$8
San Danielle
Prosciutto di San Danielle, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula, extra virgin olive oil
$10
Entrée
Salmone alla Griglia*
Grilled salmon fillet, fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe pesto
$15
Agnello e Ceci
Grilled lamb chops, Garlic chick pea ragu, Rosemary sauce
$16
Scallopini di Pollo
Pounded chicken medallions, wilted spinach, wild mushrooms, marsala reduction
$14
Tagliata di Manzo
Grilled skirt steak, gorgonzola, salsa verde, French fries
$17
Scampi Amalfitana
Sautéed prawns, Taragna polenta, lemon caper sauce
$13
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food born illness*
DINNER MENU
Insalata
Insalata Mista
Mixed greens salad, sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, Sicilian pistachio vinaigrette
$6
Insalata di Bietola
Roasted heirloom beets, goat’s milk yogurt, toasted walnuts, mizuna greens
$8
Insalata di Rucola
Baby arugula salad, Forelle pears, balsamic vinaigrette, Pecorino Romano
$9
Insalata Cesare*
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic croutons
$8
Insalata Caprese
Sliced vine ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil
$10
Carpaccio di Manzo*
Thinly sliced raw Beef Carpaccio, arugula, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, white truffle oil
$10
Antipasti
Veluttata di Zucca
Roasted butternut squash soup, espresso powder, cardamom spuma
$6
Fritto Misto
Tempura fried calamari, shrimp, fish fillets, vegetables, lemon caper aioli
$10
Cappesante in Padella*
Seared pancetta wrapped sea scallops, glazed vegetables, chive oil
$10
Involtini di Melanzane
Baked eggplant, ricotta, San Marzano tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano
$8
Salsiccia e Polenta
House-made fennel sausage, Taragna polenta, marinated red peppers
$8
Cozze e Vongole alla Napolitana*
Mussels, clams, crushed tomatoes, lightly spicy Pino Grigio broth, grilled rustic bread
$10
Affettatti Misti*
Bresaola, Lomo, Cappicolla, Prosciutto di San Danielle or Chicken Liver Mousse
Served with marinated and pickled vegetables
Choice of 3 $9
Choice of 4 $12
Choice of 5 $15
Primi Piatti
(all pastas are made fresh in-house, daily / gluten free and whole wheat pastas are available upon request)
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Wide fettuccini, braised veal, pork, beef Bolognese
$13
Ravioli di Melanzane
Eggplant filled ravioli, smoked mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil
$12
Gnocchi al’Alto Adige
Potato dumplings, crispy Speck, English peas, toasted walnuts, mascarpone fonduta
$11
Linguine d’Aragosta*
Hand-cut saffron linguine, north Atlantic lobster, aleppo pepper, mint
$17
Crespellini alla Donna
Savory crepes stuffed with sheep’s milk ricotta, creamy San Marzano tomato sauce
$12
Tagliolini ai Frutti di Mare*
Angel-hair pasta, with clams, mussels, and shrimp, in a Pino Grigio, garlic sauce
$15
Lasagna del Palio
Baked Layers of pasta, veal ragu, mozzarella, ricotta cheese
$13
Secondi
Tonno con Caponata*
Pan seared Big Eye tuna, sweet and sour vegetable ragu, aged vin cotto
$21
Merluzzo con Lentichie
Pan roasted Atlantic cod, braised lentils, Cotecchino sausage
$18
Galletto al Mattone
Oven roasted young chicken, Taragna polenta, broccolini, Chianti jus
$16
Maiale alla Griglia*
Grilled 10oz pork chop, cippolini onions, barlotti bean puree, basalmic glaze
$20
Scallopini di Vitello
Pounded veal medallions, wild mushrooms, wilted spinach, Marsala wine reduction
$20
Osso Bucco d’Agnello
Braised lamb shank “Osso Bucco” style, saffron risotto, salsa verde
$22
Filleto di Manzo*
Grilled 8oz Fillet Mignon, Yukon gold potato puree, gorgonzola sauce
$28
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food born illness*
Sunday Brunch
Insalata Caprese
Sliced vine ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil
$10
Prosciutto e Melone
Thinly sliced Prosciutto di san Daniele, cantelope melon, grissini
$12
Crepes Modenese
Mascarpone filled crepes, warm strawberry compote, aged vin cotto
$12
Uovi Benedetto*
Two poached eggs, grilled rustic bread, prosciutto di san Danielle, sundried tomato holondaise sauce
$12
Frittata al Formaggio*
Fontina cheese omelette, chopped chives, mixed greens salad
$9
Frittata con Pepperonata*
Flat omelette, red peppers, onions, pancetta, mixed greens salad
$10
Uovi della casa*
Two eggs any style, house-made fennel sausage, rosemary potatoes, grilled rustic bread
$12
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Wide fettuccine, braised veal, pork, beef Bolognese
$11
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Spaghettti, San Marzano tomataoes, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
$11
Lasagna del Palio
Baked layers of pasta, bolognese sauce, mozzarella, ricotta cheese
$13
Ravioli ai Funghi
Wild muchroom filled ravioli, gorgonzola cream sauce, toasted walnuts
$14
Salmone alla Griglia*
Grilled salamon fillet, cherry tomato salsa, mixed greens or Caesar salad
$15
Paillarda di Pollo*
Grilled pounded chicken breast, salsa verde, mixed greens or Caesar salad
$14
Tagliata di Manzo*
Grilled skirt steak, Rosemary potatoes, two eggs any style
$17
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food born illness*
DESSERT MENU
Dolce
Budino Cioccolato
Warm Chocolate cake, Mascarpone Gelato,
extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
$8
Torta di Nocciola
Blood orange Madeleine cake, sheep’s milk ricotta,
shaved chocolate, pistachio gelato
$8
Espresso Semifreddo
Frozen Espresso Mousse, vanilla crème fraiche, caramel
$8
Cannoli Siciliani
Sheeps Milk Ricotta stuffed Pastry shells, chocolate chips,
crushed pistachios
$8
Tiramisu
Msacarpone Mousse, Espresso Soaked Lady Fingers,
Shaved Chocolate
$8
Tartufo Ciocolato
Chocolate gelato, frozen Zabaglione center
$8
Assorted Cheese plate
Talleggio, Gorgonzola, Pecorino,
Ubriacone, Sottocenere
Served with honey comb and fruit mustard
Choice of 3 $9
Choice of 4 $12
Choice of 5 $15
Cavallino Bar Menu
Fritto Misto
Tempura fried calamari, shrimp, fish fillets, vegetables, lemon caper aioli
$9
Costoletta di Angello
Grilled baby lamb chops, chick peas, garlic butter, thyme jus
$11
Carpaccio di Manzo*
Beef Carpaccio, arugula, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, white truffle oil
$10
Lasagnetta del Palio
Oven baked lasagna, veal ragu, fresh mozzarella and ricotta cheese
$7
Gnocchi d’Alto Adige
Potato dumplings, crispy Speck, English peas, toasted walnuts, mascarpone fonduta
$8
Cozze alla Napolitana*
Mussels, clams, crushed tomatoes, lightly spicy white wine broth, grilled rustic bread
$8
Salsiccia e Polenta
House made fennel sausage, Taragna polenta, marinated red peppers
$7
Cappesante in Padella*
Pancetta wrapped sea scallop, glazed vegetables, chive oil
$9
Pasticcio di Melanzane
Baked Eggplant, ricotta, San Marzano tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano
$8
Polpettini Rustici
Bite sized Neapolitan meatballs, San Marzano tomatoes, grilled rustic bread
$5
Olive Arostiti
Oven roasted mixed counrty olives, garlic, herbs
$5
Arancini
Breaded and fried risotto stuffed with veal ragu
$6
Bruschetta Muffalata
Grilled rustic bread, black olive tapenade,
fresh mozzarella
$6
Crostino Toscano
Grilled rustic bread, chicken liver mousse
$5
Alici Marinati*
Marinated white anchovies, fingerling potatoes, arugula greens
$6
Affettatti Misti*
Bresaola, Lomo, Prosciutto di San Danielle, Cappicolla, or Chicken Liver Mousse
Served with marinated and pickled vegetables
Choice of 3 $9
Choice of 4 $12
Choice of 5 $15
Assorted Cheese plate
Talleggio, Gorgonzola Dolce, Pecorino, Ubriacone, Sotto Cenere
Served with honey comb and fruit mustard
Choice of 3 $9
Choice of 4 $12
Choice of 5 $15
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food born illness*
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| Chef Joe Cicala brings his trained eye for detail to Palio after working for many years in various kitchens in Italy, New York, and Washington, D.C. Palio blends familiar Italian favorites with a modern cuisine featuring seasonal local items such as venison, lamb, wild salmon, and a varied Virginia harvest. While highlighting Nino’s chosen Italian “vino”, the wine list will include local Virginia and California selections as well. All bread, pasta, and charcuterie will be made fresh in-house, and the Chef will offer various menu additions daily. |
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