LUNCH MENU
The best of Italian in Washington D.C.
bites
$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
$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
chesapeake mushroom
crab stuffed mushrooms, lemon butter sauce
$18
$7
garlic bread
garlic & parmesan spread
$7
$20
shrimp scampi
sauteed shrimp with lemon garlic white wine sauce, garnished with tomatoes & garlic crostini
$20
sandwiches
$16
the lillies burger
half pound angus, lettuce, tomato, onion, herb aioli
$16
$18
crab cake sandwich
fresh jumbo lump maryland style crab cake served with our signature tartar or cocktail sauce
$18
$16
reuben sandwich
choice of corned beef or chicken melted swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing
$16
$17
caesar panini
grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, caesar dressing
$17
$17
chicken panini
grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto aioli
$17
$17
manchester turkey
smoked turkey, crème brie, cucumber, avocado, mixed greens, herb aioli
$17
$15
meatball sub
homemade meatballs with marinara sauce and provolone cheese with a choice of fruit or frie
$15
$17
the cheese steak
grilled steak, provolone, sautéed onions and peppers, baguette
$17
$16
hummus veggie panini
hummus, zucchini, eggplant, spinach, mozzarella, tomatoes, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette
$16
plates
$22
chicken parmesan
chicken breasts lightly breaded covered in sauce served with linguini & mozzarella cheese
$22
$22
chicken piccata
sautéed chicken breast with garlic, white wine, and lemon caper sauce, served with linguine & vegetables
$22
$18
the genovese
penne pasta, julienne vegetables, light pesto cream sauce
$18
$17
the tortellini
cheese stuffed tortellini, light pesto cream sauce or marinara -
$17
$16
the l pasta marinara
linguini, sauteed spinach, onion, mushrooms, and basil marinara sauce.
$16
$18
bolognese
traditional italian meat sauce served with pappardelle pasta & meatballs
$18
$15
linguini and meat sauce
al dente linguini in a rich, tomato sauce, bursting with the flavors of savory ground beef, garlic, onions, and italian herbs
$15
$28
the new yorker
grilled ny strip steak, roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables
$28
$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
$17
lasagna
pasta sheets with layers of meat sauce, fresh herbs,provolone, ricotta, mozzarella cheeses
$17
$22
mushroom ravioli
ravioli stuffed with mushroom1, romano cheese and mozzarella in light cream sauce
$22
seafood
$28
the salmon
broiled salmon filet, lemon, wild rice, steamed vegetables
$28
$28
the lobster ravioli
lobster stuffed ravioli, garlic red pepper sauce,topped with sautéed shrimp
$28
$28
shrimp florentine
sautéed shrimp, spinach, artichoke, tomatoes, linguini,light cream pesto sauce or marinara
$28
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 - bowl 6
lemon chicken soup
cup 5 - bowl 6
dessert
$11
limoncello mascarpone torte
sicilian lemon-infused sponge cake and italian mascarpone topped with european white chocolate curls
$11
$11
tiramisu
mascarpone custard layered with whipped cream,rum and coffee soaked ladyfingers
$11
$11
torta di formaggio
ny style brulee cheesecake drizzled with raspberry sauce or plain ny style cheesecake
$11
$11
cannoli siciliana
crisp, sweet crunchy shell filled with ricotta cheese and flavored with shaved almonds
$11
$11
chocolate cake
triple layered chocolate cake
$11
$11
chocolate truffle cake
** gluten free
$11
$11
sorbet / ice cream
seasonal flavor
$11
$11
ice cream shot
seasonal flavor with choice of kahula, sambuca orfrangelico
$11
$11
the “l” brownie
served with choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream
$11