Olazzo

7921 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda
(301) 654-9496

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Fettucini Alfredo w Chicken or Steak Milanese
Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo
L Chicken Parmesan Entrée
Shrimp Pesto Linguine
Wild Mushroom Gnocchi
Linguine with Clams
Chicken Cardinalle
Lasagna Bolognese
Chicken Cardinale
L Fried Calamari

Menu

Featured items
Chicken Cardinale
chicken breast grilled or breaded and fried sun-dried tomatoes I tomato-cream sauce penne pasta
Shrimp & Crab Rose
Shrimp, lump crabmeat, house-made tomato-cream sauce, penne pasta
Fettucine Alfredo w/ Chicken Milanese
homemade creamy alfredo sauce I fettuccine pasta I chicken milanese
Shrimp Pesto
Shrimp, house-made basil pesto with pine nuts, touch of cream, linguine
Ravioli Rose
ricotta I parmesan I fontina cheeses I egg pasta

STARTERS
Mozzarella Garlic Bread*
Toasted Ciabatta | Garlic | Mozarella | House Made Marinara
Meatball Sliders*
3 Handrolled Beef Meatballs | Toasted Brioche
Bruschetta*
Roma Tomatoes| Mozzarella | Basil | Olive Oil | Garlic | Toasted Ciabatta
Stuffed Dates*
Medjool Dates | Goat Cheese | Wrapped In Pancetta | Chianti Reduction
Mozzarella Neapolitan*
Mozzarella | Tomato | Basil | Roasted Red Peppers | Olives | Pepperocini
Italian Wedding Soup
ancini di pepe pasta, spinach, chopped beef meatballs, chicken broth

SALADS & SOUPS
Caprese Salad
Roma Tomatoes | Fresh Mozzrella | Basil | House Salad
House Salad
Romaine | Mesclun | Homemade Vinaigrette | English Cucumbers | Red Onions
Olazzo Salad
Sauteed Shrimp | Tomatoes | Fresh Mozzarella | House Salad
Roman Salad
Chicken Milanese, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, mixed greens, spicy vinaigrette
Goat Cheese & Walnut Salad
spring greens I bell peppers I tomato I goat cheese I walnuts I house vinaigrette
Greek Salad
feta I tomato I cucumber I onion I olives I oregano I mixed greens I house vinaigrette
Italian Wedding Soup
ancini di pepe pasta I spinach I chopped beef meatballs I chicken broth
Chicken Milanese Salad
Chicken Milanese |Romaine | Mesclun | Homemade Vinaigrette | English Mucumbers | Red Onions
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken |Romaine | Mesclun | Homemade Vinaigrette | English Cucumbers | Red Onions
Salmon Salad
Salmon | Romaine | Mesclun | Homemade Vinaigrette | English Cucumbers | Red Onions
Meatball Salad
Meatballs | Romaine | Mesclun | Homemade Vinaigrette | English Cucumbers | Red Onions
Shrimp Salad
Shrimp | Romaine | Mesclun | Homemade Vinaigrette | English Cucumbers | Red Onions

ENTRÉES
Chicken Cardinale
chicken breast grilled or breaded and fried sun-dried tomatoes I tomato-cream sauce penne pasta
Fettucine Alfredo w/ Chicken Milanese
homemade creamy alfredo sauce I fettuccine pasta I chicken milanese
Penne alla Checca
Diced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, garlic
Ravioli Rose
ricotta I parmesan I fontina cheeses I egg pasta
Shrimp & Crab Rose
Shrimp, lump crabmeat, house-made tomato-cream sauce, penne pasta
Baked Penne
roasted eggplant, mild Italian sausage, ricotta, marinara, basil, mozzarella
Sausage & Peppers Entrée
Italian sausage, olive oil, garlic, onions, bell peppers, linguine
Penne with 1 Meatball & 1 Sausage
"pasta our way" 1 meatball / 1 sausage I marinara sauce I penne pasta
Wild Mushroom Gnocchi
House made ricotta gnocchi, parmesan, cream, truffle oil
Shrimp Pesto
Shrimp, house-made basil pesto with pine nuts, touch of cream, linguine
Spinach & Garlic Tortellini w/ Sausage
Mild Italian sausage, mushrooms, medjool dates, garlic, olive oil
Salmon Mango Entrée
Grilled Salmon, sauteed roma tomates, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and house - made mango salsa!
Littleneck Clams
sauteed littleneck clams, choice of marinara or lemon-white wine sauce
Chicken Parmesan
lightly breaded chicken breast I homemade marinara I penne pasta
Fettucine Alfredo w/ Grilled Chicken
homemade creamy alfredo sauce I fettuccine I grilled chicken
Lasagna Bolognese
Same as our cheese lasagna with seasoned beef!
Meatballs with Penne
hand rolled beef meatballs I homemade marinara sauce I penne pasta
Gnocchi Bolognese
House made ricotta gnocchi, beef ragu
Eggplant Parmesan
lightly breaded eggplant I mozzarella I homemade marinara I penne pasta
Fettucine Alfredo w/ Shrimp
homemade creamy alfredo sauce I fettuccine I choice grilled or sauteed shimp
Penne Primavera
Roma tomatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic
Spinach & Roasted Garlic Tortellini
mushrooms, medjool dates, garlic, olive oil
Cheese Lasagna
layered egg pasta sheets I ricotta I mozzarella I marinara
Sausage with Penne
sweet Italian pork sausage I homemade marinara sauce I penne pasta
Penne alla Checca w/ Shrimp
Sauteed shrimp, diced Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, garlic

DESSERT
Tiramisu
espresso soaked savoiardi cookies | sweet mascarpone cream | Italian liqueurs | cocoa powder....a great pick me up!
Cannoli
sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips filled in a crispy pastry shell
Home-made Chocolate Brownie

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Recent Reviews

My husband and I had the most wonderful date night Saturday!! The manager Brian was very helpful as it was quite hectic, but he managed to help us find space at the bar to wait for a table. Claudia made us the most delicious espresso martini I’ve ever had I highly recommend!! Once sat, we were taken care of by Emma who was just a joy! She was so kind and made our first time here an incredible experience! She recommended their signature chicken cardinale and their special amatriciana....
March 2026
Enjoyed tasty food and drinks on a Sunday evening! There was no wait and the restaurant was about half full. Our table had the meatball sliders as an appetizer, shrimp and crab rose’ pasta, and shrimp pesto. The sliders were big and cooked perfectly, the rose’ pasta was light but a good portion size, and the shrimp pesto was rich and decadent. We also had the 3 cannolis for dessert and they were a good size and tasted amazing! Ambiance is not a wow, but the food is of great...
February 2026
Been here a few times and have really enjoyed it each time. I believe the first time I got the Sausage and Peppers. Very tasty and made me want to keep coming back. This last time I shared the Seafood Mediterranean special, the Ravioli Rose, and the Wild Mushroom Gnocchi. The Seafood Mediterranean was awesome and something I would get every time I'm here if it's available. The ravioli was delicious but very rich. The gnocchi was good, but I will try the bolognese version...
January 2026

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Olazzo

7921 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-9496