Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm
Tuesday - Friday
Dinner 5-10pm
Monday - Sunday
Brunch 11am-3pm
Saturday & Sunday
Tapas Bar open between
11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-10pm
Monday - Thursday
Monday
Kitchen closes at 9:30pm
Sunday
Kitchen closes at
9pm

 

LUNCH MENU

Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the Day
$6

Antipasti


Fritto Misto*
Tempura fried calamari, shrimp, fish fillets, vegetables, lemon caper aioli
$10


Cozze e Vongole alla Napolitana*
Mussels, clams, crushed tomatoes, lightly spicy Pinot Grigio broth, grilled rustic bread
$9


Carpaccio di Manzo*
Thinly sliced raw Beef Carpaccio, arugula, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, white truffle oil
$10


Insalatone


Insalata Caprese
Heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil
$12



Insalata Mista
Mixed greens salad, sliced radishes, balsamic vinaigrette
$6


Insalata Cesare*
Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, grated Parmigiano, garlic croutons
$7


Insalata Siciliana
Romaine greens, sliced red onions, gaeta olives, cucumber, ricotta salata
$6


Add your choice of:
Grilled Chicken Breast* $4
Grilled Shrimp* $5
Grilled Salmon Fillet* $6

Insalata del Casa
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
$4


Pasta

(gluten free and whole wheat pastas are available upon request)


Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Linguini, crispy pancetta, classic carbaonara sauce, Pecorino Romano
$11


Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Wide ribbon pasta, braised veal, pork, beef Bolognese
$12


Linguini alle Vongole Veraci
Linguini, baby clams, garlic, Pinot Grigio sauce
$11


Cavatelli alla Pugliese
Ricotta cavatelli, lightly spicy lamb ragout, rapini, shaved Parmesan cheese
$13


Lasagna del Palio
Baked layers of pasta, Bolognese sauce, mozzarella, ricotta cheese
$13


Ravioli con Vegatali Grigliati
Fire roasted vegetable and herb ravioli, Roma tomatoes
$12


Panini

(all sandwiches come with a 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


Salsiccia e Pepperoni
Grilled fennel sausage, roasted red peppers and red onions
$8

Entree


Salmone alla Griglia*
Grilled salmon fillet, fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe pesto
$15


Scallopini di Pollo
Pounded chicken medallions, wilted spinach, wild mushrooms, Marsala reduction
$14


Scampi Amalfitana
Sauteed prawns, Taragna polenta, lemon caper sauce
$13


*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness*



Prices and items subject to change without notice.

DINNER MENU

Insalata


Insalata Mista
Mixed greens salad, sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, Balsamic vinaigrette
$7


Prosciutto e Melone
Prosciutto di San Danielle, local melon, white balsamic, mint, Greek yogurt
$9


Insalata di Rucola
Baby arugula salad, Forelle pears, Balsamic vinaigrette, shaved Parmesan cheese
$9


Insalata Caprese
Heirloom tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil
$12


Insalata Cesare
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, garlic croutons. Shaved Parmesan cheese
$8


Carpaccio di Manzo*
Thinly sliced raw beef Carpaccio, arugula, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, white truffle oil
$10


Antipasti


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


Salsiccia e Polenta
House-made fennel sausage, Taragna polenta, marinated red peppers
$8


Scampi Amalfitana
Sauteed prawns, lemon, capers, white wine, pepperoncino
$9


Cozze e Vongole alla Napolitana*
Mussels, clams, crushed tomatoes, lightly spicy Pinot Grigio broth, grilled rustic bread
$10


Affettatti Misti*
Bresaola, duck breast salami, cappicola, Prosciutto di San Danielle or Chicken Liver Mousse
Served with assorted condiments
Choice of: 3 $12  4 $15  5 $18


Primi Piatti

(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
$14


Gnocchi D'Alto Adige
Potato dumplings, crispy Speck, green peas, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese sauce
$15


Cavatelli alla Pugliese
Ricotta Cavatelli, lightly spicy lamb sausage, rapini, shaved Parmesan cheese
$15


Risotto ai Frutti di Mare*
Carnaroli rice, cherry tomatoes, clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp
$18


Ravioli ai Funghi
Wild mushroom ravioli, butter sage sauce and Amaretto cookies
$14


Lasagna del Palio
Baked layers of pasta, veal ragout, mozzarella, ricotta cheese
$15


Secondi


Merluzzo con Farro
Pan roasted cod fillet, farro risotto, basil pesto
$18


Salmone con Prosciutto di Parma
Salmon wrapped with Parma Prosciutto, sauteed escarole and shiitake mushroom
$21


Branzino con Limone
Mediterranean sea bass stuffed with lemon and herbs, grilled asparagus, roasted fingerling potatoes
$25


Galletto al Mattone
Oven roasted free-range chicken breast, Taragna polenta, broccolini, Marsala jus
$17


Agnello con Caponata*
Roasted rack of lamb, Sicilian caponata, mint pesto, aged vin cotto
$25


Scallopini ai Funghi Porcini
Pounded veal scallopini, wild porcini mushroom cream sauce, wilted spinach
$25


Vitello Fiorentina*
Grilled 12 oz veal porterhouse, roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus, Barolo jus
$25


*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness*



Prices and items subject to change without notice.

Sunday Brunch


Crespelle con Nutella
Nutella and banana with Gran Marnier caramelized sauce-filled crepes, strawberries, powdered sugar
$10


Cereale, Frutta e Yogurt
Granola cereal, mixed berries and natural organic yogurt
$10


Uovi Benedetto*
Poached eggs, toasted rustic bread, Prosciutto di San Daniele, sun-dried tomato Hollandaise sauce
$12


Uovi Benedetto*
Two poached eggs, grilled rustic bread, prosciutto di san Danielle, sundried tomato Hollandaise sauce
$12


Frittata con Pepperonata
Flat omelet, red peppers, onions, pancetta, mixed greens salad
$10


Uovi della casa*
Two eggs any style, sweet fennel sausage, rosemary potatoes, ramp pesto
$12


Tosta Italiana con frutta
Tuscan bread, mixed berries, zabaglione sauce
$10


Ravioli con Vegetali
Fire roasted vegetable and herb ravioli, Roma tomato sauce
$14


Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Spaghetti, crispy pancetta, classic carbonara sauce, Parmesan cheese
$13


Bistecca e Uovi*
Grilled Steak, and two eggs any style
$14


Cappellini Pomodoro
Cappellini pasta, San Marzano tomato sauce, basil
$10


Agnello alla Griglia*
Grilled lamb chops, Rapini, fingerling potatoes, aged Vin Cotto
$15


Salmone alla Griglia*
Grilled salmon fillet, fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe pesto
$15


Bellini, Mimosa or Bloody Mary--$5


*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness*



Prices and items subject to change without notice.

DESSERT MENU

Dolce


Tortino Cioccolato
Warm Chocolate cake, Vanilla Gelato,
extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
$8


Crema Bruciata
Vanilla Creme Brulee
$7


Cannoli Siciliani
Classic Sicilian cannoli, chocolate chips,
crushed pistachios
$9


Tiramisu
Mascarpone cheese, espresso soaked lady fingers
$8


Torta di Ricotta
Traditional Italian Cheesecake
$8


Panna Cotta
Mango custard, mixed seasonal berries, aged vin cotto
$7


Torta della Nonna
Lemon curd tart, toasted almonds, zabaglione brulee
$8


Gelati e Sorbetti
Assorted Italian ice creams and sorbets
$6


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-borne illness*



Prices and items subject to change without notice.

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-borne illness*



Prices and items subject to change without notice.

 

The cuisine at Palio is a delicious blend of Old World tradition with contemporary flare. Each meal combines familiar, hand-crafted Italian favorites with seasonal, local items such as venison, lamb, wild salmon, and a varied Virginia harvest. Owner Antonio Pino's thoughtful wine selection focuses prominently on exceptional Italian vintages, but includes local wines, as well. All bread, pasta, and charcuterie are made fresh in-house, and you'll find new surprises in our delightful daily specials.