Ristorante Piccolo
1068 31st St NW, Washington
(202) 342-7414
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Fresh Ravioli Stuffed with Braised Short-Rib
Vitello Alla Parmigiana
Tortellini Carbonara
Lobster Ravioli
Pizza Margherita
Lobster Risotto
Calamari Fritti
Seafood Pasta
Carpaccio
Most Popular
Cacio e Pepe
pasta tossed with black pepper and parmesan cheese
Insalata Cesare
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our Caesar dressing with shaved Parmesan and garlic crostini.
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Chicken breast breaded and fried, a light tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
Tortellini Carbonara
fresh tri-color tortellini in a sauteed garlic, pancetta bacon, white wine light cream carbonara sauce
Insalata Toscano Tritata
our chopped salad of romaine, radicchio, endive, tomato, red onion, avocado, cucumber and chickpeas in a light lemon dressing
Pizza Margherita - 10"
hand-rolled traditional pizza topped with our San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, provolone and pecorino Romano cheeses and fresh basil
Picked for you
Tortellini Carbonara
fresh tri-color tortellini in a sauteed garlic, pancetta bacon, white wine light cream carbonara sauce
Bucatini Bolognese
bucatini pasta tossed with our beef, veal, pork, wine and tomato ragu
Tentazione di Cioccolata
layers of chocolate cake, filled with chocolate and hazelnut creams and a hazelnut crunch, chocolate glaze
Torta della Nonna (Grandmother Cake)
pastry cream on a base of shortcrust pastry, covered with pine nuts, almonds and powdered sugar
Torta di Mandorle (Taste of Georgetown Winner)
delicate layers of ladyfinger & mascarpone cream, topped with toasted almonds & cookie crumbs
ANTIPASTI
Calamari Fritti
Fresh calamari ringlets lightly dusted and fried. Served with our own marinara sauce.
Mozzarella Fritti
fresh buffalo mozzarella, lightly panko-dusted and fried, served with our marinara sauce
Bruschetta Pomodori
Grilled Italian bread topped with a chopped medley of marinated tomato, garlic, and basil.
Arancini con Ragu e Formaggio
risotto balls stuffed with meat ragu and fontina cheese, fried and served with our marinara sauce
Burrata al Altopiano delle Murge
imported fresh burrata creamy mozzarella cheese drizzled with a fresh basil pesto and sun-dried tomatoes
Melanzane al Formaggio Di Capra
grilled eggplant topped with a sun-dried tomato & onion caramelization and goat cheese
Meatballs Scarpariello
housemade meatballs in our marinara sauce with melted provolone cheese
Cozze alla Parigina
PEI mussels simmered with garlic, butter, white wine and fresh basil, served with garlic crostini
Polenta ai Funghi ai Quattro Formaggio
Grilled polenta with shiitake mushrooms and a four-cheese sauce.
Piccolo Antipasti
Italian cured meats with marinated roasted peppers, cannelini beans, olives and pecorino cheese
Bruschetta Caponata
grilled rustic Italian bread topped with a roasted eggplant, capers, tomato, mint and garlic medley, with pecorino cheese
Gamberoni Fra' Diavolo
Tiger shrimp pan-seared with plum tomato, basil, and spicy chili pepper.
Asparagi Gratinate
Fresh asparagus tips with Parmesan cheese gratin and oven-roasted peppers.
LE ZUPPE
Pasta e Fagioli alla Veneto
a slow-simmered soup of cannellini beans, garlic, vegetables, chicken stock and tubetti pasta
Pappa al Pomodoro
our Tuscan fresh tomato, garlic, black pepper and diced bread soup
INSALATA
Insalata Cesare
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our Caesar dressing with shaved Parmesan and garlic crostini.
Mozzarella Di Caprese
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced sun-ripened tomato, and basil with extra virgin olive oil.
Insalata Mista
Organic field greens tossed in our balsamic vinaigrette.
Insalata Toscano Tritata
our chopped salad of romaine, radicchio, endive, tomato, red onion, avocado, cucumber and chickpeas in a light lemon dressing
Insalata Arugula
fresh baby arugula and sun-dried tomato with our lemon truffle oil dressing
PIZZA
Pizza Margherita - 10"
hand-rolled traditional pizza topped with our San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, provolone and pecorino Romano cheeses and fresh basil
Pizza al Ragu di Bolognese - 10"
hand-rolled traditional pizza topped with provolone, mozzarella and parmegiano reggiano cheeses and our bolognese meat sauce
Pizza Pollo Grigliata con Pesto - 10"
hand-rolled traditional pizza topped with grilled chicken and housemade fresh basil pesto and sun-dried tomatoes
SANDWICHES
Italian Burger (1/4 lb)
1/4 lb Angus ground beef stuffed with fresh mozzarella cheese and perfectly grilled, served on a brioche bun with fries
Meatball Italiano Hoagie
hand-rolled meatballs in our marinara sauce with melted buffalo mozzarella on a hoagie roll, served with our fries
Grilled Portobello Hoagie
grilled portobello mushroom and roasted peppers with a fresh basil pesto and melted fontina cheese, drizzled with truffle oil and served with our fries
Pollo Parmegiano Hoagie
chicken parmesan topped with melted marinara sauce & parmesan cheeses on a hoagie roll, served with our fries
Italian Salume Hoagie
prosciutto di Parma, salami, peperoni, provolone and a spicy garlic aioli spread, lettuce & tomato, served with our fries
PASTA
Bucatini Bolognese
bucatini pasta tossed with our beef, veal, pork, wine and tomato ragu
Capellini D'Angelo Al Pomodoro E Basilico
Angel hair pasta tossed with a tomato and fresh basil sauce.
Spaghetti Puttanesca
spaghetti tossed with our puttanesca sauce of calamata olives, anchovy, garlic, capers and light marinara sauce
Spaghetti con Polpettone
housemade meatballs and our tomato gravy served over spaghetti
Lasagna Al Verdura
baked layers of fresh lasagna sheets, a spinach & artichoke medley, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses with a creamy tomato sauce and melted fontina cheese
Lasagna Bolognese
baked layers of fresh lasagna sheets, our bolognese sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses and melted fontina cheese
Spaghetti al Paesano
fresh Italian sausage grilled and tossed with spaghetti with a sauce of sauteed onion, garlic, bell peppers and marinara sauce
Rigatoni al Gorgonzola e Pistacchi
rigatoni pasta tossed with a Gorgonzola cheese cream, sprinkled with pistacchio
FRESH HAND-ROLLED PASTA
Tortellini Carbonara
fresh tri-color tortellini in a sauteed garlic, pancetta bacon, white wine light cream carbonara sauce
Ravioli Aragosta
Fresh ravioli filled with lobster meat. Served over a lobster bisque sauce with chunks of lobster meat.
Agnolotti ai Porcini
Fresh ravioli filled with porcini mushrooms, fresh sage leaves, and butter with black truffle oil.
Gnocchi Spampinato
Hand-rolled potato dumplings tossed with a basil pesto tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Manicotti
hand-rolled manicotti pasta stuffed with mini-meatballs, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, baked with a light bechamel tomato sauce and fontina cheese
Ravioli Verde
Spinach ravioli filled with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses. Served with a light creamy tomato sauce.
MAIN PLATES
Risotto ai Porcini
imported Arborio rice sauteed and simmered with porcini mushrooms and parmeggiano reggiano cheese
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Chicken breast breaded and fried, a light tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
Vitello Piccata
milk-fed veal scaloppine topped with a garlic, lemon-caper sauce, served with sauteed spinach and Pasta Aglio Olio
Fettuccine Oceano
pan-roasted lobster meat, shrimp & scallops in a lemon cream sauce, tossed with fettuccine pasta. No substitutions
Linguine Alle Vongole
fresh littleneck clams sauteed with garlic, Italian herbs, fresh clam juice and lemon, tossed with linguine pasta
Melanzane Parmigiano
fresh Italian eggplant lightly breaded & fried, topped with our marinara, buffalo mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, w/ spaghetti
Scaloppine di Vitello al Marsala
milk-fed veal scaloppine topped with a forest mushroom and Marsala wine sauce, served with Pasta Aglio Olio
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
risotto simmered with shrimp, mussels, sea scallops, baby clams, fish broth and saffron with a touch of tomato sauce
Risotto ai Porcini with Pan-Seared Scallops
our Porcini Risotto topped with pan-seared scallops
Scaloppine di Pollo al Marsala
fresh young chicken breast topped with a forest mushroom and Marsala wine sauce, served with Pasta Aglio Olio
Vitello alla Parmigiana
veal scaloppine breaded & fried, topped with our marinara sauce, buffalo mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, with spaghetti
SEAFOOD
Fettuccine Oceano
pan-roasted lobster meat, shrimp & scallops in a lemon cream sauce, tossed with fettuccine pasta. No substitutions
Linguine Alle Vongole
fresh littleneck clams sauteed with garlic, Italian herbs, fresh clam juice and lemon, tossed with linguine pasta
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
risotto simmered with shrimp, mussels, sea scallops, baby clams, fish broth and saffron with a touch of tomato sauce
Risotto ai Porcini with Pan-Seared Scallops
our Porcini Risotto topped with pan-seared scallops
Salmone Grigliata
freshly-filleted Atlantic salmon grilled to perfection, served with oven-roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach
Rockfish Grigliata
freshly-filleted locally-sourced rockfish grilled to perfection, served with oven-roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach
SIDES
Cacio e Pepe
pasta tossed with black pepper and parmesan cheese
Grilled Vegetable Skewer
Sauteed Spinach
Linguine Aglio Olio
Small portion.
Grilled Polenta
Pasta Pomodoro
Small portion.
Grilled Asparagus
French Fries
With truffle oil and Cayenne pepper.
DESSERT
Tentazione di Cioccolata
layers of chocolate cake, filled with chocolate and hazelnut creams and a hazelnut crunch, chocolate glaze
Torta di Mandorle (Taste of Georgetown Winner)
delicate layers of ladyfinger & mascarpone cream, topped with toasted almonds & cookie crumbs
Tiramisu
our award-winning classic ladyfinger sponge cake soaked in espresso and a special ingredient, layered with a mascarpone mousse
Torta della Nonna (Grandmother Cake)
pastry cream on a base of shortcrust pastry, covered with pine nuts, almonds and powdered sugar
Cannoli
traditional Sicilian cannoli shell filled with a sweetened ricotta creme
SOFT DRINKS
Diet Coke
12 oz can
Coke
12 oz can
Italian Sparkling Water
1 Liter bottle
Italian Still Water
1 Liter bottle
Ginger Ale
12 oz can
Sprite
12 oz can
Ginger Beer
12 oz can
STORE ITEMS
Disposable Gloves
Box of 100 powder-free sterile gloves
Toilet Paper Roll
Individually-wrapped, one-ply, unscented
Most Popular
Cacio e Pepe
pasta tossed with black pepper and parmesan cheese
Insalata Cesare
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our Caesar dressing with shaved Parmesan and garlic crostini.
Insalata Toscano Tritata
our chopped salad of romaine, radicchio, endive, tomato, red onion, avocado, cucumber and chickpeas in a light lemon dressing
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Chicken breast breaded and fried, a light tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
Tortellini Carbonara
fresh tri-color tortellini in a sauteed garlic, pancetta bacon, white wine light cream carbonara sauce
Pizza Margherita - 10"
hand-rolled traditional pizza topped with our San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, provolone and pecorino Romano cheeses and fresh basil
Picked for you
Fettuccine Oceano
pan-roasted lobster meat, shrimp & scallops in a lemon cream sauce, tossed with fettuccine pasta. No substitutions
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Chicken breast breaded and fried, a light tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
Calamari Fritti
Fresh calamari ringlets lightly dusted and fried. Served with our own marinara sauce.
Insalata Cesare
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our Caesar dressing with shaved Parmesan and garlic crostini.
Tortellini Carbonara
fresh tri-color tortellini in a sauteed garlic, pancetta bacon, white wine light cream carbonara sauce
ANTIPASTI
Calamari Fritti
Fresh calamari ringlets lightly dusted and fried. Served with our own marinara sauce.
Burrata al Altopiano delle Murge
imported fresh burrata creamy mozzarella cheese drizzled with a fresh basil pesto and sun-dried tomatoes
Arancini con Ragu e Formaggi
risotto balls stuffed with meat ragu and fontina cheese, fried and served with our marinara sauce
Bruschetta Pomodori
Grilled Italian bread topped with a chopped medley of marinated tomato, garlic, and basil.
Meatballs Scarpariello
housemade meatballs in our marinara sauce with melted provolone cheese
Piccolo Antipasti
Italian cured meats with marinated roasted peppers, cannelini beans, olives and pecorino cheese
Mozzarella Fritti
fresh buffalo mozzarella, lightly panko-dusted and fried, served with our marinara sauce
Polenta ai Funghi ai Quattro Formaggio
Grilled polenta with shiitake mushrooms and a four-cheese sauce.
Melanzane al Formaggio Di Capra
grilled eggplant topped with a sun-dried tomato & onion caramelization and goat cheese
Cozze alla Parigina
PEI mussels simmered with garlic, butter, white wine and fresh basil, served with garlic crostini
Asparagi Gratinate
Fresh asparagus tips with Parmesan cheese gratin and oven-roasted peppers.
Gamberoni Fra' Diavolo
Tiger shrimp pan-seared with plum tomato, basil, and spicy chili pepper.
Bruschetta Caponata
grilled rustic Italian bread topped with a roasted eggplant, capers, tomato, mint and garlic medley, with pecorino cheese
LE ZUPPE
Pasta e Fagioli alla Veneto
a slow-simmered soup of cannellini beans, garlic, vegetables, chicken stock and tubetti pasta
Pappa al Pomodoro
our Tuscan fresh tomato, garlic, black pepper and diced bread soup
INSALATA
Insalata Cesare
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with our Caesar dressing with shaved Parmesan and garlic crostini.
Insalata Toscano Tritata
our chopped salad of romaine, radicchio, endive, tomato, red onion, avocado, cucumber and chickpeas in a light lemon dressing
Mozzarella Di Caprese
Fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced sun-ripened tomato, and basil with extra virgin olive oil.
Insalata Mista
Organic field greens tossed in our balsamic vinaigrette.
Insalata Arugula
fresh baby arugula and sun-dried tomato with our lemon truffle oil dressing
PIZZA
Pizza Margherita - 10"
hand-rolled traditional pizza topped with our San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, provolone and pecorino Romano cheeses and fresh basil
Pizza Pollo Grigliata con Pesto - 10"
hand-rolled traditional pizza topped with grilled chicken and housemade fresh basil pesto and sun-dried tomatoes
Pizza al Ragu di Bolognese - 10"
hand-rolled traditional pizza topped with provolone, mozzarella and parmegiano reggiano cheeses and our bolognese meat sauce
PASTA
Pappardelle d'Agnello
pappardelle pasta tossed in a slow-cooked lamb ragu
Bucatini Bolognese
bucatini pasta tossed with our beef, veal, pork, wine and tomato ragu
Capellini D'Angelo Al Pomodoro E Basilico
Angel hair pasta tossed with a tomato and fresh basil sauce.
Lasagna Bolognese
baked layers of fresh lasagna sheets, our bolognese sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses and melted fontina cheese
Spaghetti Puttanesca
spaghetti tossed with our puttanesca sauce of calamata olives, anchovy, garlic, capers and light marinara sauce
Lasagna Al Verdura
baked layers of fresh lasagna sheets, a spinach & artichoke medley, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses with a creamy tomato sauce and melted fontina cheese
Spaghetti con Polpettone
housemade meatballs and our tomato gravy served over spaghetti
Spaghetti ai Frutti Di Mare al Cartoccio
shrimp, scallops, clams & mussels w/garlic & fresh basil in a spicy marinara sauce, tossed w/spaghetti & baked in parchment
Rigatoni al Gorgonzola e Pistacchi
rigatoni pasta tossed with a Gorgonzola cheese cream, sprinkled with pistacchio
Spaghetti al Paesano
fresh Italian sausage grilled and tossed with spaghetti with a sauce of sauteed onion, garlic, bell peppers and marinara sauce
FRESH HAND-ROLLED PASTA
Tortellini Carbonara
fresh tri-color tortellini in a sauteed garlic, pancetta bacon, white wine light cream carbonara sauce
Ravioli Verde
Spinach ravioli filled with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses. Served with a light creamy tomato sauce.
Agnolotti ai Porcini
Fresh ravioli filled with porcini mushrooms, fresh sage leaves, and butter with black truffle oil.
Manicotti
hand-rolled manicotti pasta stuffed with mini-meatballs, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, baked with a light bechamel tomato sauce and fontina cheese
Gnocchi Spampinato
Hand-rolled potato dumplings tossed with a basil pesto tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Ravioli Aragosta
fresh ravioli filled with lobster meat and drizzled with a lobster bisque sauce with chunks of lobster meat
MAIN PLATES
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Chicken breast breaded and fried, a light tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
Fettuccine Oceano
pan-roasted lobster meat, shrimp & scallops in a lemon cream sauce, tossed with fettuccine pasta. No substitutions
Risotto ai Porcini
imported Arborio rice sauteed and simmered with porcini mushrooms and parmeggiano reggiano cheese
Linguine Alle Vongole
fresh littleneck clams sauteed with garlic, Italian herbs, fresh clam juice and lemon, tossed with linguine pasta
Vitello Piccata
milk-fed veal scaloppine topped with a garlic, lemon-caper sauce, served with sauteed spinach and Pasta Aglio Olio
Bistecca al Tartufo
12oz Black Angus NY strip steak grilled and topped with truffle butter, served with sauteed spinach & oven-roasted potatoes
Vitello al Firenze
milk-fed veal scaloppine, topped with crabmeat, garlic & Italian herbs in a light cream sauce, served w/ Pasta Aglio Olio, spinach
Scaloppine di Vitello al Marsala
milk-fed veal scaloppine topped with a forest mushroom and Marsala wine sauce, served with Pasta Aglio Olio
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
risotto simmered with shrimp, mussels, sea scallops, baby clams, fish broth and saffron with a touch of tomato sauce
Pollo Piccata
Breast of chicken sauteed with garlic in a lemon caper sauce, served with sauteed spinach and Pasta Aglio Olio.
Risotto ai Porcini with Pan-Seared Scallops
our Porcini Risotto topped with pan-seared scallops
Scaloppine di Pollo al Marsala
fresh young chicken breast topped with a forest mushroom and Marsala wine sauce, served with Pasta Aglio Olio
Filetto Di Manzo In Sfoglia
Grilled filet mignon, cognac demi-glace sauce, oven-roasted potatoes, and spinach.
Melanzane Parmegiano
fresh Italian eggplant lightly breaded & fried, topped with our marinara, buffalo mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, w/ spaghetti
Vitello alla Parmigiana
veal scaloppine breaded & fried, topped with our marinara sauce, buffalo mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, with spaghetti
SEAFOOD
Fettuccine Oceano
pan-roasted lobster meat, shrimp & scallops in a lemon cream sauce, tossed with fettuccine pasta. No substitutions
Linguine Alle Vongole
fresh littleneck clams sauteed with garlic, Italian herbs, fresh clam juice and lemon, tossed with linguine pasta
Rockfish Grigliata
freshly-filleted locally-sourced rockfish grilled to perfection, served with oven-roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach
Spaghetti ai Frutti Di Mare al Cartoccio
shrimp, scallops, clams & mussels w/garlic & fresh basil in a spicy marinara sauce, tossed w/spaghetti & baked in parchment
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
risotto simmered with shrimp, mussels, sea scallops, baby clams, fish broth and saffron with a touch of tomato sauce
Risotto ai Porcini with Pan-Seared Scallops
our Porcini Risotto topped with pan-seared scallops
Salmone Grigliata
freshly-filleted Atlantic salmon grilled to perfection, served with oven-roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach
SIDES
Cacio e Pepe
pasta tossed with black pepper and parmesan cheese
Pasta Pomodoro
Small portion.
Sauteed Spinach
Linguine Aglio Olio
Small portion.
French Fries
With truffle oil and cayenne pepper.
Grilled Vegetable Skewer
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Polenta
DESSERT
Tentazione di Cioccolata
layers of chocolate cake, filled with chocolate and hazelnut creams and a hazelnut crunch, chocolate glaze
Torta di Mandorle (Taste of Georgetown Winner)
delicate layers of ladyfinger & mascarpone cream, topped with toasted almonds & cookie crumbs
Tiramisu
our award-winning classic ladyfinger sponge cake soaked in espresso and a special ingredient, layered with a mascarpone mousse
Torta della Nonna (Grandmother Cake)
pastry cream on a base of shortcrust pastry, covered with pine nuts, almonds and powdered sugar
Cannoli
traditional Sicilian cannoli shell filled with a sweetened ricotta creme
SOFT DRINKS
Diet Coke
12 oz can
Coke
12 oz can
Italian Sparkling Water
1 Liter bottle
Italian Still Water
1 Liter bottle
Ginger Ale
12 oz can
Sprite
12 oz can
Ginger Beer
12 oz can
STORE ITEMS
Disposable Gloves
Box of 100 powder-free sterile gloves
Toilet Paper Roll
Individually-wrapped, one-ply, unscented
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Recent Reviews
We ate here in June, the weekend before they had their fire. Such a cute, romantic spot, and the service was perfect! We can't wait for them to reopen!! The appetizers we had, grilled polenta topped with mushrooms in a gorgonzola sauce, grilled shrimp in a spicy sauce and the fried calamari, were absolutely fantastic. The best calamari I've ever had, hands down. We both had pasta for dinner--linguine with white clam sauce (OMG delicious!) and seafood pasta in a...
November 2023
Saw a review that talked about the food not having any flavor, not sure if the chef at the time had a bad day or what, but I can't agree with any of the statements‼️
Some of the best Italian food I've ever had in the United States ?
Everything is made from scratch, the pasta, sauces, salad dressings... and all ingredients were super fresh!
- Burratta Al Altopiano (appetizer)?
With fresh basil pesto...
Some of the best Italian food I've ever had in the United States ?
Everything is made from scratch, the pasta, sauces, salad dressings... and all ingredients were super fresh!
- Burratta Al Altopiano (appetizer)?
With fresh basil pesto...
October 2023
Walked to one of our favorite spots today and saw that recently suffered damage from a fire. So sorry to hear and looking forward to going back and having my tiramisu as soon as they reopen!
October 2023
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