L'Ardente

200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington
(202) 448-0450

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Caesar Salad Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Delivery: Yes Curbside pickup: No
Margherita Pizza with Beech Mushrooms
Bucatini Alla Carbonara Pasta
13 Layer Chocolate Cake
Panettone Bread Pudding
Rigatoni Alla Carbonara
Torta Al Cioccolato
Goat Cheese Ravioli
Fried Cauliflower
Tiramisu Flambé

Menu

Cicchetti
Focaccia
Rosemary | Fleur de Sel | Tomato Tapenade • Vegan
Cavolfiori
Fried Cauliflower | Chili-Garlic Aioli • Vegetarian
Arancini
Saffron | Mozzarella | Calabrian Chile Oil • Vegetarian
Prosciutto Di Parma
Fig Preserves | Grilled Focaccia | EVOO • Dairy-Free
Polpette
Beef & Pork Meatballs | Pomodoro | Caciocavallo Cheese

Pizza
Margherita
Pomodoro | Fresh Mozzarella | Basil | Sicilian Oregano | EVOO • Vegetarian
Americana
Pomodoro | Aged Pepperoni | Fresh Mozzarella | Sicilian Oregano
Funghi
Morel Mornay | Wild Mushrooms | Parmigiano • Vegetarian
Agnello
Lamb Merguez | Feta Harissa | Red Onion | Green Olive | Vine Tomato | Mint
Mortadella
Mortadella | Stracciatella | Pesto | Red Onion | Arugula | Balsamic - Contains Nuts

Antipasti
Verde
Butter Lettuce | Fennel | Cucumber | Orange | Avocado | Lemon Dressing • Vegan • Gluten-Free
Cesare
| Little Gem Lettuce | Preserved Lemon | Anchovy Dressing | Mint Breadcrumbs
Carciofi
Grilled Artichoke | Lemon | Calabrian Chili | Parmigiano | Mint | EVOO • Vegetarian • Gluten-Free
Carote
Yogurt | Lemon | Pistachio | Pesto • Vegetarian • Gluten-Free • Contains Nuts
Verdure Grigliate
Zucchini, Broccoli, Green Beans, Pear, Sorel, Ginger (v+,gf)
Polpo
Grilled Octopus | Patatas Bravas | Olives • Contains Shellfish • Gluten-Free • Dairy-Free
Gamberi
Grilled Prawns | Black Garlic | Pomegranate Molasses | Lemon • Contains Shellfish • Gluten-Free • Dairy-Free
Panzanella
Heirloom Tomato | Watermelon | Focaccia | Cucumber | Red Onion | Basil • Vegan
Burrata Romesco
Sundried Tomato | Pine Nuts | Olive Dust | Fresh Herbs | Pane Bianco • Vegetarian • Contains Nuts

Pasta
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
Roma Tomato | Basil | EVOO • Vegan
Cacio e Pepe
Pecorino | Black Pepper • Vegetarian
Ravioli
Ricotta | Goat Cheese | Baby Spinach | Lemon Butter • Vegetarian
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare
Crab | Scallops | Prawns | Squid | Spicy Pomodoro | Breadcrumbs • Contains Shellfish
Rigatoni alla Carbonara
Pancetta | Pecorino | Black Pepper | Confit Yolk
Zucca
Sausage Ragù | Parmigiano | Basil | Fennel Pollen
Papardelle
White Ragù | Veal | Mushroom Cream | Green Chili
Lasagna
40 Layers | Short Rib Sugo | Truffle Mornay | Sottocenere Cheese
Girasoli • Seasonal
| Summer Corn | Pickled Fresno | Pecorino | Espelette • Vegetarian
Gemelli al Pesto
Basil | Pine Nuts | Parmigiano | Lemon | Stracciatella • Vegetarian • Contains Nuts

Per La Tavola
Whole Grilled Branzino
Fennel | Tomato | Olives | Salmoriglio Sauce • Dairy-Free • Gluten-Free
Pollo alla Cacciatora
Whole Grilled Chicken | Peppers | Lemon | Capers | Gluten-Free • Dairy-Free
Vitello Parmigiana
Breaded Veal Loin | Pomodoro | Caciocavallo Cheese | Mozzarella
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
32 oz | Dry Aged | Mathurini Sauce • Gluten-Free

Desserts
Gianduja S'Mores
Gianduja Mousse | Candy Bar Caramel | Graham Cracker | Toasted Meringue • Contains Nuts
Forza Azzurri
Blueberry Cake | Lemon Buttercream | Blueberries | Basil
Amore Mora
Lime Mousse | Blackberry Compote | Lime Curd | Angel Food Cake • Gluten Free

Dolce
Bombolini
Donuts | Hazelnut Custard | Cinnamon Sugar | Crème Anglaise • Vegetarian • Contains Nuts
Rotolo alla Cannella
Cinnamon Brioche Roll | Cream Cheese Icing | Blueberry-Orange • Vegetarian
Italian Toast
Brûléed Focaccia | Vanilla Custard | Macerated Berries | Soft Whipped Cream • Vegetarian

Frutti di Mare
Calamari Fritti
Spicy Pomodoro • Dairy-Free • Contains Shellfish

Insalata
Verde
Butter Lettuce | Fennel | Cucumber | Orange | Avocado | Lemon Dressing • Vegan • Gluten-Free
Cesare
Little Gem Lettuce | Preserved Lemon | Anchovy Dressing | Mint Breadcrumbs
Carciofi
Grilled Artichoke | Lemon | Calabrian Chilli | Parmigiano | Mint | EVOO • Vegetarian • Gluten-Free
Caldi
Charred Radicchio, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli & Green Beans | Pear | Arugula | Ginger • Gluten-Free • Vegan
Panzanella
Heirloom Tomato | Watermelon | Focaccia | Cucumber | Red Onion | Basil • Vegan
Burrata Romesco
Sundried Tomato | Pine Nuts | Olive Dust | Fresh Herbs | Pane Bianco • Vegetarian • Contains Nuts

Pizza
Margherita
Pomodoro | Fresh Mozzarella | Basil | Sicilian Oregano | EVOO • Vegetarian
Uovo pizza
Farm Eggs | Feta | Calabrian Chili | Parsley • Vegetarian
Funghi
Morel Mornay | Wild Mushrooms | Parmigiano • Vegetarian
Americana
Pomodoro | Aged Pepperoni | Fresh Mozzarella | Sicilian Oregano
Agnello
Lamb Merguez | Feta-Harissa | Red Onion | Green Olive | Vine Tomato | Mint
Mortadella
Mortadella | Stracciatella | Pesto | Red Onion | Arugula | Balsamic - Contains Nuts

Pasta
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
Roma Tomato | Basil | EVOO • Vegan
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
Pecorino | Black Pepper • Vegetarian
Maccheroni
Chicken | Zucchini | Pesto | Pecorino | Lemon • Contains Nuts
Rigatoni alla Carbonara
Pancetta | Pecorino | Black Pepper | Confit Yolk • Contains Raw or Undercooked Egg
Strozzapreti Bolognese
Beef & Veal Ragù | Pomodoro | Parmigiano
Gnocchi
Lamb Ragù | Leek Soffritto | Tomato | Harissa | Peas

Piatti
Crostino al Salmone
Seylou Toast | Hot-Smoked Salmon | Trout Roe | Pickled Pepper | Quail Egg
Uova in Purgatorio
Sausage Sugo | Two Poached Eggs | Burrata | Fresh Herbs | Pane Bianco
Polenta di Carne
Short Rib Ragù | Peppers | Olives | Beech Mushrooms | Two Sunny Eggs
Bistecca e Uova
Beef Tenderloin | Mathurini Sauce | Scrambled Eggs | Rosemary Potatoes

Per La Tavola
Whole Grilled Branzino
Fennel | Tomato | Olive | Salmoriglio Sauce • Gluten-Free • Dairy-Free
Pollo alla Cacciatora
Whole Grilled Chicken | Peppers | Lemon | Capers | Olives • Dairy Free • Gluten Free
Vitello Parmigiano
Breaded Veal Loin | Pomodoro | Mozzarella | Maccheroni alla Parmigiana

Desserts
Gianduja S'Mores
Gianduja Mousse | Candy Bar Caramel | Graham Cracker | Toasted Meringue • Contains Nuts
Forza Azzurri
Blueberry Cake | Lemon Buttercream | Blueberries | Basil
Amore Mora
Lime Mousse | Blackberry Compote | Lime Curd | Angel Food Cake • Gluten Free

Antipasti
Focaccia
Rosemary | Fleur de Sel | Tomato Tapenade • Vegan
Arancini
Saffron | Mozzarella | Calabrian Chili Oil • Vegetarian
Cavolfiori
Fried Cauliflower | Chili-Garlic Aioli • Vegetarian
Calamari Fritti
Spicy Pomodoro • Shellfish • Diary-Free
Prosciutto di Parma
Fig Preserves | Grilled Focaccia | EVOO • Dairy-Free

Insalata
Verde
Butter Lettuce | Fennel | Cucumber | Orange | Avocado | Lemon Dressing • Vegan • Gluten-Free
Cesare
Little Gem Lettuce | Preserved Lemon | Anchovy Dressing | Mint Breadcrumbs
Farro
Ancient Grain | Kale | Carrot | Dried Cherry | Pine Nuts | Feta | Mint • Vegetarian • Contains Nuts
Carciofi
Grilled Artichoke | Lemon | Calabrian Chili | Parmigiano | Mint | EVOO • Vegetarian • Gluten-Free
Caldi
Charred Radicchio, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli & Green Beans | Pear | Arugula | Ginger • Gluten-Free • Vegan
Panzanella
Heirloom Tomato | Watermelon | Focaccia | Cucumber | Red Onion | Basil • Vegan
Burrata Romesco
Sundried Tomato | Pine Nuts | Olive Dust | Fresh Herbs | Pane Bianco • Vegetarian • Contains Nuts

Pizza
Margherita
Pomodoro | Fresh Mozzarella | Basil | Sicilian Oregano | EVOO • Vegetarian
Funghi
Morel Mornay | Wild Mushrooms | Parmigiano • Vegetarian
Americana
Dry Aged Pepperoni | Pomodoro | Sicilian Oregano
Agnello
Lamb Merguez | Feta-Harissa | Red Onion | Green Olive | Vine Tomato | Mint
Mortadella
Mortadella | Stracciatella | Pesto | Red Onion | Arugula | Balsamic - Contains Nuts

Pasta
Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco
Roma Tomato | Basil | EVOO • Vegan
Ravioli
Ricotta | Goat Cheese | Baby Spinach | Lemon Butter • Vegetarian
Maccheroni
Chicken | Zucchini | Pesto | Pecorino | Lemon • Contains Nuts
Bugatini Cacio e Pepe
Pecorino | Black Pepper • Vegetarian
Linguine Puttanesca
Tomato | Anchovy | Olives | Calabrian Chili | Breadcrumbs • Dairy Free
Zucca
Sausage Ragu | Parmigiano | Basil | Fennel Pollen
Gnocchi
Lamb Ragù | Leek Soffritto | Tomato | Harissa | Peas
Strozzapreti Bolognese
Beef & Veal Ragu | Pomodoro | Parmigiano

Per La Tavola
Pollo alla Cacciatora
Whole Grilled Chicken | Peppers | Lemon | Capers | Olives • Dairy Free • Gluten Free
Whole Grilled Branzino
Fennel | Tomato | Olives | Salmoriglio Sauce • Gluten Free • Dairy Free
Vitello Parmigiano
Breaded Veal Loin | Pomodoro | Mozzarella | Maccheroni alla Parmigiana
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
32oz | Dray Aged | Mathurini Sauce • Gluten Free

Desserts
Gianduja S'Mores
Gianduja Mousse | Candy Bar Caramel | Graham Cracker | Toasted Meringue • Contains Nuts
Forza Azzurri
Blueberry Cake | Lemon Buttercream | Blueberries | Basil
Amore Mora
Lime Mousse | Blackberry Compote | Lime Curd | Angel Food Cake • Gluten Free

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Recent Reviews

Absolutely phenomenal dining experience—easily one of the best we visited in D.C. Every dish was amazing, and the service was impeccable from start to finish. Can’t wait to come back!
July 2025
I’ve dined here twice. The first time was in October of 2023 and then recently in July of 2025. I would venture to say it wasn’t as memorable but since 2023 I’ve eaten at my fair share of Italian restaurants. Still highly recommend.

Last visit we ordered:

1. Margherita Pizza (10/10) - the crust was crisp to perfection and all the ingredients were fresh.

2. Caesar Salad (8/10) - I love the preserved lemon taste I will...
July 2025
This place was such a great find! The drinks were excellent, and we loved the hamachi crudo and burrata to start, super fresh and flavorful. We tried the seafood linguine, and strozzapreti bolognese (which uses the same pomodoro sauce as their famous 40-layer lasagna), and everything was delicious with just the right portion size. Our friends had the maccheroni and gnocchi and were just as impressed. The desserts were the real stars: tiramisu flambé and gianduja s’mores were...
July 2025

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L'Ardente

200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 448-0450