Pizza Rossa
Official
traditional Roman flatbread, tomato conserva, sea salt, Sicilian oregano
Ingredients & sources
traditional Roman flatbread, tomato conserva, sea salt, Sicilian oregano
Aventino Cucina
Bethesda, MD · Italian
Menu & allergen information
52 items shown
Dinner — Aperitivi7
Acciughe e Burro
Derived
toasted sourdough, cultured butter, Cantabrian anchovies, lemon, dill
Ingredients & sources
toasted sourdough, cultured butter, Cantabrian anchovies, lemon, dill
Derived: Fish, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Suppli al Telefono
Official
risotto fritters, tomato, chicken brodo, mozzarella, pecorino Romano
Ingredients & sources
risotto fritters, tomato, chicken brodo, mozzarella, pecorino Romano
Ricotta
Official
chickpea ‘panelle,’ whipped ricotta, wildflower honey, fried rosemary, sea salt
Ingredients & sources
chickpea ‘panelle,’ whipped ricotta, wildflower honey, fried rosemary, sea salt
Crostini
Derived
toasted sourdough, stracciatella, grilled apricots, pistachios, blue basil
Ingredients & sources
toasted sourdough, stracciatella, grilled apricots, pistachios, blue basil
Derived: Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts, Wheat
Fiori
Derived
crispy squash blossoms, buffalo ricotta, marcona almonds, arugula pesto
Ingredients & sources
crispy squash blossoms, buffalo ricotta, marcona almonds, arugula pesto
Derived: Milk, Tree nuts
Prosciutto
Derived
twenty-four month aged Parma ham, 'grissini,' shaved melon, herb butter
Ingredients & sources
twenty-four month aged Parma ham, 'grissini,' shaved melon, herb butter
Derived: Milk
Dinner — Antipasti6
Misticanza
Derived
local farm lettuces & greens, soft herbs, kumquats, white balsamic dressing
Ingredients & sources
local farm lettuces & greens, soft herbs, kumquats, white balsamic dressing
No allergen signals identified
Piselli
Official
shaved snap peas, toasted almonds, spring radishes, pecorino, meyer lemon vinaigrette
Ingredients & sources
shaved snap peas, toasted almonds, spring radishes, pecorino, meyer lemon vinaigrette
Funghi
Derived
roasted local mushrooms, porcini crema, bloomsdale spinach, crispy shallots
Ingredients & sources
roasted local mushrooms, porcini crema, bloomsdale spinach, crispy shallots
Derived: Milk
Caprese
Derived
buffalo mozzarella, marinated heirloom & cherry tomatoes, arugula, Genovese basil
Ingredients & sources
buffalo mozzarella, marinated heirloom & cherry tomatoes, arugula, Genovese basil
Derived: Milk
Fritto
Derived
whole Kauai shrimp, crispy calamari, Calabrian chili aioli, fresh dill, lemon
Ingredients & sources
whole Kauai shrimp, crispy calamari, Calabrian chili aioli, fresh dill, lemon
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Shellfish, Wheat
Capesante
Derived
pan-roasted scallops, blistered spring peas, minted pea crema, chili crunch
Ingredients & sources
pan-roasted scallops, blistered spring peas, minted pea crema, chili crunch
Derived: Milk, Sesame, Shellfish
Dinner — Pasta6
Tonnarelli
Official
‘cacio e pepe,’ pecorino Romano, parmigiano-Reggiano, black pepper blend
Ingredients & sources
‘cacio e pepe,’ pecorino Romano, parmigiano-Reggiano, black pepper blend
Lumache
Official
'all'amatriciana,' tomato, Calabrian chili, onion, guanciale, pecorino Romano
Ingredients & sources
'all'amatriciana,' tomato, Calabrian chili, onion, guanciale, pecorino Romano
Bucatini
Official
broccoli rabe pesto, fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, fiore sardo, pickled chilies
Ingredients & sources
broccoli rabe pesto, fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, fiore sardo, pickled chiles
Rigatoni
Derived
beef ragu "Genovese,' tallow roasted carrots, parmigiano-Reggiano, shallot breadcrumbs
Ingredients & sources
slow-roasted Spring lamb, tomato, fennel, Taggiasca olives, oregano, pecorino Romano
Derived: Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Fettucine
Derived
Maine mussels and uni, cherry tomatoes, saffron, white wine, garlic breadcrumbs
Ingredients & sources
Maine mussels and uni, cherry tomatoes, saffron, white wine, garlic breadcrumbs
Derived: Gluten, Shellfish, Sulfites, Wheat
Pappardelle
Derived
local rabbit ragu, morel mushrooms, marsala, arugula, tarragon, grain mustard
Ingredients & sources
local rabbit ragu, morel mushrooms, marsala, arugula, tarragon, grain mustard
Derived: Mustard
Dinner — Secondi3
Pesce
Derived
pan-roasted market fish, Acquerello risotto, sweet corn, Piquillo pepper & caper relish
Ingredients & sources
pan-roasted market fish, Acquerello risotto, sweet corn, Piquillo pepper & caper relish
Derived: Fish
Pollo
Derived
roasted Amish spring chicken, Calabrian chili honey, cauliflower, 'bagna cauda'
Ingredients & sources
roasted Amish spring chicken, Calabrian chili honey, cauliflower, 'bagna cauda'
Derived: Fish
Brasato
Derived
red wine braised short rib, grilled polenta, spring onions, salsa verde, aged balsamico
Ingredients & sources
red wine braised short rib, grilled polenta, spring onions, salsa verde, aged balsamico
Derived: Sulfites
Lunch — Pasta1
Rigatoni Carbonara
Official
‘carbonara,’ guanciale, egg yolk, black pepper, parmigiano-Reggiano, chives
Ingredients & sources
‘carbonara,’ guanciale, egg yolk, black pepper, parmigiano-Reggiano, chives
Lunch — Pranzo4
Prosciutto Panino
Official
Proscuitto di Parma, stracciatella, arugula almond pesto, pizza bianca
Ingredients & sources
Proscuitto di Parma, stracciatella, arugula almond pesto, pizza bianca
Aventino Burger
Official
Chapel Hill beef patty, smoked red onion, fontina, black truffle aioli, potato bun
Ingredients & sources
Chapel Hill beef patty, smoked red onion, fontina, black truffle aioli, potato bun
Milanese
Official
crispy chicken cutlet, little gem lettuces, anchovy dressing, parmigiano-Reggiano
Ingredients & sources
crispy chicken cutlet, little gem lettuces, anchovy dressing, parmigiano-Reggiano
Pesce
Derived
pan roasted market fish, roasted corn, green beans, piquillo pepper & caper relish
Ingredients & sources
pan roasted market fish, roasted corn, green beans, piquillo pepper & caper relish
Derived: Fish
Lunch — Dolci3
Chocolate Nemesis Cake
Derived
flourless chocolate cake, whipped creme fraiche, hazelnuts, extra virgin olive oil
Ingredients & sources
flourless chocolate cake, whipped creme fraiche, hazelnuts, extra virgin olive oil
Derived: Egg, Milk, Tree nuts
Gelato Selection
Derived
madagascar vanillapistachiodark chocolate sorbettolemon sorbettoseasonal special flavor!
Ingredients & sources
madagascar vanillapistachiodark chocolate sorbettolemon sorbettoseasonal special flavor!
Derived: Milk
Affogato
Derived
espresso shot with a scoop of madagascar vanilla gelato
Ingredients & sources
espresso shot with a scoop of madagascar vanilla gelato
Derived: Milk
Brunch Specialties6
Bombolini
Derived
'black & white,' classic Italian fried doughnuts, chocolate coffee cream & fior di latte
Ingredients & sources
'black & white,' classic Italian fried doughnuts, chocolate coffee cream & fior di latte
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Blueberry Coffee Cake
Derived
summer blueberries, cream cheese filling, brown butter streusel
Ingredients & sources
summer blueberries, cream cheese filling, brown butter streusel
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Breakfast Panino
Derived
farm eggs, mozzarella, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato aioli, potato bun
Ingredients & sources
farm eggs, mozzarella, crispy pancetta, cherry tomato aioli, potato bun
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Wheat
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Derived
roasted strawberry preserves, chantilly cream, candied almonds
Ingredients & sources
roasted strawberry preserves, chantilly cream, candied almonds
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts, Wheat
Omelette 'Del Giorno'
Derived
whipped farm eggs, zucchini, whipped ricotta, confit cherry tomato
Ingredients & sources
whipped farm eggs, zucchini, whipped ricotta, confit cherry tomato
Derived: Egg, Milk
Eggs all'Amatriciana
Derived
baked farm eggs, tomato sauce, chilies, guanciale, pecorino, sourdough
Ingredients & sources
baked farm eggs, tomato sauce, chilies, guanciale, pecorino, sourdough
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Dessert6
Aventino Tiramisu
Derived
espresso-soaked savoiardi, chocolate-coffee budino, sweet mascarpone, toasted hazelnut-vanilla crunch
Ingredients & sources
espresso-soaked savoiardi, chocolate-coffee budino, sweet mascarpone, toasted hazelnut-vanilla crunch
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts, Wheat
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Derived
polenta cake, white chocolate ganache, cara cara orange, pistachio, mandarin orange sorbetto
Ingredients & sources
polenta cake, white chocolate ganache, cara cara orange, pistachio, mandarin orange sorbetto
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts, Wheat
Chocolate Nemesis
Derived
flourless chocolate torta, whipped creme fraiche, candied hazelnuts, extra virgin olive oil
Ingredients & sources
flourless chocolate torta, whipped creme fraiche, candied hazelnuts, extra virgin olive oil
Derived: Milk, Tree nuts
Angel Food Cake
Derived
fresh strawberries, strawberry jam, chantilly cream, white chocolate & basil sorbetto
Ingredients & sources
fresh strawberries, strawberry jam, chantilly cream, white chocolate & basil sorbetto
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Cookie Plate
Derived
assorted Italian cookies
Ingredients & sources
assorted Italian cookies
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Gelato e Sorbetto
Derived
dark chocolate sorbettolemon sorbettomadagascar vanilla gelatopistachio gelatoseasonal special flavor!
Ingredients & sources
dark chocolate sorbettolemon sorbettomadagascar vanilla gelatopistachio gelatoseasonal special flavor!
Derived: Milk
Happy Hour — Pasta1
Pasta al Zozzone
Derived
tomato, guanciale, chili, sausage, pecorino Romano, black pepper
Ingredients & sources
tomato, guanciale, chili, sausage, pecorino Romano, black pepper
Derived: Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Happy Hour — Aperitivo5
Pizza Bianca
Derived
extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
Ingredients & sources
extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
Derived: Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Italian Olives
Derived
roasted pugliese olives, Roman spices, olive oil
Ingredients & sources
roasted pugliese olives, Roman spices, olive oil
No allergen signals identified
Rosemary Taralli
Derived
classic Italian crackers
Ingredients & sources
classic Italian crackers
Derived: Gluten, Wheat
Prosciutto di Parma
Derived
20-month aged Italian ham
Ingredients & sources
20-month aged Italian ham
No allergen signals identified
Aventino Burger
Derived
Chapel Hill beef, fontina, truffle aioli
Ingredients & sources
Chapel Hill beef, fontina, truffle aioli
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Wheat
Restaurant-linked Menu3
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Derived
Three (3) soft & chewy cookies with chocolate chunks and caramelized cocoa nibs
Ingredients & sources
Three (3) soft & chewy cookies with chocolate chunks and caramelized cocoa nibs
Derived: Egg, Gluten, Milk, Wheat
Sourdough Bread
Derived
house-made sourdough bread, extra-virgin olive oil
Ingredients & sources
house-made sourdough bread, extra-virgin olive oil
Derived: Gluten, Wheat
Pesce
Official
pan roasted market fish, grilled local asparagus, romesco sauce, toasted hazelnuts
Ingredients & sources
pan roasted market fish, grilled local asparagus, romesco sauce, toasted hazelnuts