LUNCH MENU
The best of Italian in Washington D.C.
BITES
$16
the quesadilla
grilled chicken, onions, bell peppers, cheddar cheese
$16
$16
the wings ...
spicy wings tossed in buffalo sauce, celery and carrot sticks, ranch or bleu cheese
$16
$12
the mozzarella
homemade, lightly breaded fresh mozzarella triangles, fried, marinara sauce
$12
$11
the bruschetta
tomatoes, kalamata olives, parmesan, basil, olive oil
$11
$17
the caesar salad
romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese
$17
$18
the quinoa salad
quinoa, chopped mozzarella, tomato, cilantro, mixedgreens, in fresh squeezed lemon, cold pressed olive oil
$18
$18
the tropic salad
mixed greens, avocado, hearts of palm, tomatoes,artichoke, hard boiled egg, kalamata olives, balsamicvinaigrette
$18
$9
the hummus
roasted red pepper hummus, carrot and celery sticks, pita bread
$9
$16
the caprese
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, mixed greens, vinaigret
$16
$18
the calamari
fried calamari, herb aioli sauce
$18
$18
the chesapeake mushrooms ...
crab stuffed mushrooms, lemon butter sauce
$18
$7
garlic bread
garlic & parmesan spread
$7
$20
cheese plate
chef’s selection of artisan cheese, garnished withgrapes, strawberries, walnuts & crackers
$20
PLATES
$15
linguini and meat sauce
...
$15
$17
lasagna
pasta sheets with layers of meat sauce, fresh herbs,provolone, ricotta, mozzarella cheeses
$17
$16
the l pasta marinara
linguini, sauteed spinach, onion, mushrooms, and basil marinara sauce.
$16
$17
the tortellini
cheese stuffed tortellini, light pesto cream sauce or marinara -
$17
$18
the genovese
penne pasta, julienne vegetables, light pesto cream sauce
$18
$22
chicken parmesan
chicken breasts lightly breaded covered in sauce served with linguini & mozzarella cheese
$22
$22
the schnitzel
lightly breaded chicken breast, two over easy eggs,lemon, roasted potatoes, arugula
$22
$22
the herb chicken
herb marinated chicken in the house sauce, served with wild rice and steamed vegetables
$22
$20
chicken kabob
served with wild rice, grilled vegetables, and tzatziki sauce
$20
$28
the salmon
broiled salmon filet, lemon, wild rice, steamed vegetables
$28
$28
the new yorker
grilled ny strip steak, roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables
$28
$22
portobello ravioli
ravioli stuffed with portobello mushroom and cheese served with alfredo sauce and garnished with spinach
$22
$28
the lobster ravioli
lobster stuffed ravioli, garlic red pepper sauce,topped with sautéed shrimp
$28
$24
the crusted tilapia
broiled panko tossed tilapia, sautéed vegetables, and risotto
$24
$28
shrimp florentine
sautéed shrimp, spinach, artichoke, tomatoes, linguini,light cream pesto sauce or marinara
$28
$18
london fish & chips
lightly breaded fried cod served with fries and chipotle sauce
$18
THE GREENS
$17
the caesar salad
romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese
$17
$18
the quinoa salad
quinoa, chopped mozzarella, tomato, cilantro, mixed greens, in fresh squeezed lemon, cold pressed olive oil
$18
$18
the tropic salad
mixed greens, avocado, hearts of palm, tomatoes,artichoke, hard boiled egg, kalamata olives, balsamic vinaigrette
$18
$17
the greek salad
mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, red onions, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, feta, greek dressing
$17
$18
the date salad
strawberries, walnuts, dates, cranberries, gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, pomegranate vinaigrette
$18
$18
the beet salad
beets, goat cheese, avocado, walnuts, mixed greens,vinaigrette
$18
$26
the paillard salad
lightly breaded chicken breast, arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella, artichokes, lemon, cold pressed olive oil
$26
soups
TOMATO BASIL SOUP
CUP 5 BOWL6
LEMON CHICKEN SOUP
CUP 5 BOWL6
BURGERS
$16
the lillies burger
half pound angus, lettuce, tomato, onion, herb aioli
$16
$15
the turkey burger
ground turkey, mixed greens, tomato, herb aioli
$15
$15
the veggie burger
ground vegetable patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, herb aioli
$15
$15
portobello mushroom burger
grilled marinated portobello mushrooms with fresh mozzarella and arugula on toasted panini
$15
DESSERT
$10
limoncello mascarpone torte
sicilian lemon-infused sponge cake and italian mascarpone topped with european white chocolate curls
$10
$10
tiramisu
mascarpone custard layered with whipped cream,rum and coffee soaked ladyfingers
$10
$10
torta di formaggio
ny style brulee cheesecake drizzled with raspberry sauce or plain ny style cheesecake
$10
$10
cannoli siciliana
crisp, sweet crunchy shell filled with ricotta cheese and flavored with shaved almonds
$10
$10
chocolate cake
triple layered chocolate cake
$10
$10
chocolate truffle cake
** gluten free
$10
$10
sorbet / ice cream
seasonal flavor
$10
$10
ice cream shot
seasonal flavor with choice of kahula, sambuca orfrangelico
$10
$10
the “l” brownie
served with choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream
$10