Trattoria Sorrento

4930 Cordell Ave, Bethesda
(301) 718-0344

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Customers' Favorites

Caesar Salad with Our Famous Caesar Dressing and Homemade Croutons
Pane Tostado Con Aglio Garlic Bread
Fettuccine Monte Carlo
Fettuccine Bolognese
Tiramisu and Cannoli
Gnocchi Al Pomodoro
Fettuccine Alfredo
Lamb Chops Special
Risotto Ai Porcini
Chicken Parmesan

Menu

Most Popular
Parmigiana
Baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Caprese
Vine ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.
Penne Pulcinella
Penne served with spinach, smoked mozzarella, and grilled chicken in Alfredo sauce.
Schiaffoni
Spinach and ricotta ravioli baked with mozzarella and tomato sauce.

Antipasti
Caprese
Vine ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.
Garlic Bread
Toasted with fresh garlic, herbs, and provolone cheese.
Calamari Arrostiti
Herbed and grilled calamari, finished with our signature sauce.
Calamari Fritti
Served with lemon and marinara sauce.
Bruschetta Napoletano
Marinated diced tomato over toasted garlic bread.
Fresh Spinach
Sautéed with olive oil and garlic.
Salsiccia Pepperonata
Mild Italian sausage. Served with sautéed bell peppers and onions.

Personal Pizzas
12" Margherita Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
12" Bianca Pizza
White pizza topped with herbs, mozzarella, and fontina cheese.
12" Pepperoni Pizza
Topped with tomato sauce, pepperoni, cheese, and herbs.
12" Quattro Formaggi Pizza
White pizza topped with gorgonzola, fontina, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese.
12" Prosciutto e Funghi Pizza
White pizza topped with prosciutto, mushrooms, and caramelized onions.
12" Paesana Pizza
White pizza topped with sundried tomatoes, goat cheese, and spinach.
12" Capriciossa Pizza
White pizza topped with caramelized onions, sausage, cherry tomatoes, and artichokes.

Salads
Caesar Salad
With our famous Caesar dressing and homemade croutons.
Vesuviana Salad
Mesculin field greens with fresh mozzarella, tomato, olives, and cucumber tossed with our house Italian vinaigrette.
Rucola Salad
Arugula with fresh lemon, extra virgin olive oil, and shaved parmigiano grana padano.
Mista di Campo Salad
Field greens tossed with our house Italian vinaigrette.
Grilled Eggplant Salad
Served with baby field greens, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Homemade Pasta
Schiaffoni
Spinach and ricotta ravioli baked with mozzarella and tomato sauce.
Lasagnette al Forno
Homemade oversized meat and cheese ravioli baked with fresh mozzarella.
Gnocchi al Pomodoro
Homemade artisan potato pasta dumplings in a light tomato sauce with basil.
Whole Wheat Pappardelle al Boscaiolo
Whole wheat pappardelle in a mushroom cream sauce with parmigiano shavings.

Italian Classics
Spaghetti Marinara
Our marinara sauce infused with sautéed garlic, herbs, and white wine.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine pasta served with our homemade Alfredo sauce.
Fettuccine Carbonara
Fettuccine pasta. Served with sautéed onion and smoked pancetta, tossed in a peppered egg cream sauce.
Cheese Ravioli
Cheese filled ravioli or tortellini served in a tomato cream sauce.
Spaghetti al Tonno Piccanti
Our marinara sauce with sautéed chunks of white tuna, capers, and black olives.
Manicotti
Homemade crepes rolled and filled with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, topped with tomato sauce, and mozzarella.

Pasta
Penne Pulcinella
Penne served with spinach, smoked mozzarella, and grilled chicken in Alfredo sauce.
Fettuccine Bolognese
Fettuccine pasta served with our homemade beef and veal meat sauce.
Penne Vodka
Penne served with peas and mushrooms sautéed with vodka in a tomato cream sauce.
Fettuccine al Papalina
Fettuccine pasta with peas, mushrooms, and prosciutto in Alfredo sauce.
Penne Incazzate
Penne pasta in a spicy marinara sauce with fresh basil.
Spaghetti al Pesto
Sundried tomatoes, goat cheese, and pine nuts served in a pesto sauce.
Rigatoni Amatriciana
Rigatoni tossed in black pepper infused marinara sauce with sautéed onions and pancetta.
Penne Siciliana
Baked with eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce.
Rigatoni Caprino
Smoked bacon, sundried tomatoes, and goat cheese in Alfredo sauce.
Rigatoni au Graté
Baked rigatoni with mozzarella, Virginia ham, peas, and mushrooms served in a cream sauce and topped with gorgonzola.
Linguine a Macchiato
Linguine served with sautéed cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and basil.

Pasta with Seafood
Frutti di Mare
Mussels, little neck clams, shrimp, and calamari in a touch of marinara over linguine.
Fettuccine Monte Carlo
Sautéed jumbo lump crab meat, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes in Alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta.
Capellini al Granchio Puttanesca
Jumbo lump crab meat, capers, black olives, and white wine in marinara sauce over angel hair pasta.
Capellini Mamma Maria
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with brandy in parmesan and cajun spiced marinara sauce over angel hair.
Linguine al Pirata
Linguine "of the Pirate" with our famous grilled calamari served over linguine, garlic, and oil.
Capellini Cardinale
Sautéed jumbo lump crab meat and shrimp served in a tomato cream sauce over angel hair pasta.
Linguine alle Vongole
Fresh little neck clams in white wine and garlic sauce or marinara sauce.
Cavatelli con Cime di Rabe e Granchio
Ricotta pasta dumplings with broccoli rabe, cherry tomatoes, and jumbo lump crab meat.
Gambero di Scampi
Shrimp sautéed with garlic and scallions in lemon wine sauce over spaghetti.

Risotto
Risotto allo Scoglio
Rich and creamy arborio rice with mussels clams, shrimp, calamari, and parmesan shavings.
Risotto al Contadino
Rich, creamy arborio rice with seasonal sautéed vegetables and parmesan shavings.

Main Course
Melenzane Campagnola "Eggplant Parmesan"
Baked layers of eggplant with mozzarella, basil, and tomato sauce. Served with sautéed seasonal vegetables and linguine marinara.
Gamberoni alla Parmigiana
Lightly breaded shrimp topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with sautéed seasonal vegetables and linguine marinara.
Melenzane Monachina
Eggplant rolled with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, baked in a tomato sauce. Served with sautéed seasonal vegetables and linguine marinara.

Chicken
Parmigiana
Baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Marsala
Sautéed with mushrooms and marsala wine.
Milanese
Lightly breaded and sautéed in a lemon white wine sauce.
Saltimbocca
Topped with prosciutto and white wine sage sauce.
Paillardine
Simply herbed and grilled with fresh lemon and a touch of garlic.
Scarpariello
Sautéed with sausage, pepperoncini, mushrooms, and olives.
Napoletano
Rolled and herbed with prosciutto and mozzarella in a mushroom sauce.

Dessert
Tiramisu
Ladyfingers dipped in espresso and coffee liquer, layered with mascarpone sweet cream and topped with cocoa.
Cannoli
Crunchy pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate chips.
Zuppa Inglése
A light sponge cake layered with vanilla and chocolate homemade pastry cream topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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Recent Reviews

Trattoria Sorrento felt like a little piece of Italy in Bethesda! The food tasted great, the wine pairings were wonderful, and the service was beyond fantastic! We had a great evening and hope to return in the future to try more of the menu!
October 2025
This is quickly becoming our go to italian spot in Bethesda. Their homemade pasta dishes are delicious, lovely cocktail menu, large salads and great service. The restaurant is near lots of street parking and right next to a public garage for busy times. My favorite dish is the lasagnetta on the homemade pasta menu.
October 2025
Trattoria Sorrento is a cozy restaurant with delicious food and a calm, pleasant atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and attentive, and the service feels warm and welcoming. The background music creates a relaxing mood. The food took a little longer,because it was worth it — everything was made from fresh ingredients and prepared with care, not in a rush. A great place to enjoy authentic flavors and unwind!💐👍
October 2025

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Trattoria Sorrento

4930 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 718-0344