Pulcinella Italian Kitchen
1310 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
(703) 893-7777
Customers' Favorites
Handmade Meatballs Al Pomodoro
Mussels in Marinara Sauce
Side Spaghetti Marinara
Gnocchi Alla Bolognese
Side Fettucine Alfredo
Margherita Pizza
Large Margherita
Grilled Branzino
Chicken Marsala
Seafood Lovers
Appetizers
Fried Calamari
Fritto Misto
fried calamari and zucchini for two
Fried Mozzarella
choice of marinara or garlic anchovy sauce
Cheesy Garlic Bread
mozzarella, garlic
Meatballs Al Forno
Bruschetta
Mozarella Caprese
Mozarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, evoo
Mussels
in marinara or white sauce
Zucchini Fritti
fried zucchini
Salads
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, parmesan, melba toast
Arugula Salad
with fresh mushrooms, pear tomatoes, and shaved parmesan
Burrata Salad
with soft dried figs, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic glaze
Red Beets Salad
goat cheese, red onions, and orange segments
House Salad
lettuce, tomato, mushroom,cucumber
Pulcinella Salad
baby greens with fontina cheese, apples, and walnuts
Warm Shrimp Salad
field greens, sun dried tomatoes, avocado
Insalata Bella Napoli
cherry tomato, kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onions
Grilled Portobello
with goat cheese over baby greens
Mozzarella Caprese
Soups
Lentil Soup
Zuppa Minestrone
Pasta e Fagioli
Clam Chowder
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken with tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with pasta
Pollo Cacciatore
chicken breast with mushrooms, green peppers and onions in a tomato sauce. Served with sp marinara.
Chicken Marsala
marsala sauce, mushrooms, served with pasta
Grilled Chicken
grilled chicken, served with pasta and veggies
Tuscan-Style Chicken
pan-seared chicken breast with fine herbs, spinach, and mushrooms in a creamy rose sauce.
Pollo Francese
lemon sauce, served with pasta
Chicken Piccata
lemon sauce with capers, artichokes, served with pasta
Veal Entrees
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Served with spg marinara.
Veal Marsala
marsala sauce with mushrooms. Served with spg marinara.
Veal Limone
butter and lemon sauce. Served with spg marinara.
Veal Pizzaiola
tomato sauce, Sicilian oregano, and fresh mozzarella, served with pasta
Veal Funghi
white wine with mushrooms. Served with spg marinara.
Fish & Seafood
Grilled Branzino
Grilled Mediterranean Seabass
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled Salmon
Festa Del Mare
Shrimp,mussels,clams and squid over spaghetti w/red or white sauce
Trout al Limone
Trout in lemon sauce
Eggplant / G. Sausage
Eggplant Parmigiana
Grilled Sausage
Pizza
Large Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil
Regular Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil
Large Fresh Mozzarella "Traditional"
Large Pepperoni and Heat
tomato sauce, mozzarella, beef peperoni,sauteed mushroom and crushed red pepper
Regular Fresh Mozzarella "Traditional"
Regular Bianca
mozzarella, fontina cheese, parmesan and garlic
Large Rustica
tomato sauce, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, sausage
Gluten Free Pizza
Regular Pepperoni and Heat
tomato sauce, mozzarella, beef peperoni,sauteed mushroom and crushed red pepper
Large Bianca
mozzarella, fontina cheese, parmesan and garlic
Large Puttanesca
tomato sauce, mozzarella, black olives, capers, artichokes
Regular Rustica
tomato sauce, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, sausage
Large Marinara Pizza
tomato sauce, roasted garlic, evoo, and oregano (no cheese)
Regular Dell Ortolano
tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh sauteed mushrooms, green peppers, and onions
Large Dell Ortolano
tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh sauteed mushrooms, green peppers, and onions
Regular Burrata
burrata cheese, cherry tomatoes,roated garlic, basil
Large Burrata
burrata cheese, cherry tomatoes,roated garlic, basil
Regular Portobello
tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplant, portobello mushrooms, and goat cheese
Regular Marinara Pizza
tomato sauce, roasted garlic, evoo, and oregano (no cheese)
Large Salsiccia
Regular Vongole
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh clams,garlic and basil
Large Ruchetta
Arugula,fresh mozzarella,cherry tomato and roasted garlic
Regular Pucci
tomato sauce ,fresh mozzarella, capers, red onions and sweet red pepper, eggplant
Regular Puttanesca
tomato sauce, mozzarella, black olives, capers, artichokes
Large Vongole
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh clams,garlic and basil
Regular Salsiccia
Regular Ruchetta
Arugula,fresh mozzarella,cherry tomato and roasted garlic
Large Portobello
tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplant, portobello mushrooms, and goat cheese
Large Pucci
tomato sauce ,fresh mozzarella, capers, red onions and sweet red pepper, eggplant
Regular Bresaola
beef bresaola,mozzarella and mushrooms
Pasta
Spaghetti Vongole (Clams)
Linguini with clams in white wine sauce
Ravioli Alla Panna
stuffed with spinach and ricotta
Spaghetti Agnello
marinated lamb in balsamic,garlic, pesto, and light tomato sauce
Ravioli Butternut Squash
butternut and mascarpone
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettucine with cream sauce
Spaghetti Vodka
Spaghetti Bolognese
beef bolognese sauce
Lasagna Emiliana
house-made pasta with bolognese and béchamel sauce
Spaghetti Meatball
beef bolognese sauce with meatball
Spaghetti Carbonara
parmesan cheese, eggs, cream, and turkey bacon
Ravioli Pomodoro
cheese stuffed ravioli with marinara
Fettuccine Pesto
house-made fettuccine with pesto sauce
Gnocchi alla Bolognese
Potato pillows in beef meatsauce
Gnocchi alla Panna
Capellini
Angel hair pasta with broccoli and mushroom in an extra virgin olive oil garlic sauce
Penne with Fresh Salmon in a Rose Sauce
Spaghetti Pomodoro
tomato sauce
Spaghetti Aglio Olio
Spaghetti with extra virgin olive oil and garlic
Gluten Free Penne Butter
Penne Siracusa
roasted red peppers, eggplant, olives
Penne Shrimp Pesto
Penne pasta sautéed with Jumbo shrimp, kalamata olives in a pesto sauce
Festa Del Mare
Shrimp,mussels,clams and squid over spaghetti w/red or white sauce
Spaghetti Gamberetto
Sautéed Jumbo shrimp with Pomodoro sauce over spaghetti
Sides
Bread Loaf
Meatball (1)
Side broccoli
Side Marinara Sauce
Side Parmigiano
Baby Spinach
Side Grilled Shrimps
Anchovies
Dressing - Pint
Green Beans
Meat Sauce - Quart
Meat Sauce - Pint
Dressing - Quart
Marinara Pint
Marinara Quart
Minestrone - Quart
Specials
Shrimpi Scampi White
with house-made fettucine with shallot butter sauce
Chicken Caprese
Chicken fillet with fresh mozeralla and tomato
Ravioli Butternut
Trout Puttanesca
Spicy Scampi w/ Mascarpone
Scampi sautéed with pepperoncini, olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, over buccatini with mascarpone on top
Beverages
Sprite
Coke
Diet Coke
San Pellegrino
mineral water
Iced Tea
Dessert
Tiramisu
Cannoli
Cheesecake
Catering
HALF Tray Fettuccine Alfredo
FULL Tray Penne Rose
FULL Tray Spaghetti Pomodoro
HALF Tray Arugula Salad
FULL Tray Arugula Salad
HALF Tray Burrata Salad
FULL Tray Burrata Salad
HALF Tray Fried Calamari
FULL Tray Fried Calamari
HALF Tray House Salad
FULL Tray House Salad
HALF Tray Insalata Bella Napoli
FULL Tray Insalata Bella Napoli
HALF Tray Mozzarella Caprese
FULL Tray Mozzarella Caprese
HALF Tray Mozzarella MARINA
FULL Tray Mozzarella MARINA
HALF Tray Chicken Marsala
FULL Tray Chicken Marsala
HALF Tray Chicken Limone
FULL Tray Chicken Limone
HALF Tray Chicken Parmigiana
FULL Tray Chicken Parmigiana
HALF Tray Grilled Chicken
FULL Tray Grilled Chicken
HALF Tray Chicken Piccata
FULL Tray Chicken Piccata
HALF Tray Grilled Sausage
FULL Tray Grilled Sausage
HALF Tray Eggplant Rollatini
FULL Tray Eggplant Rollatini
HALF Tray Butternut Squash Ravioli
FULL Tray Butternut Squash Ravioli
FULL Tray Fettuccine Alfredo
HALF Tray Lasagna Emiliana
FULL Tray Lasagna Emiliana
HALF Tray Ravioli Pomodoro
FULL Tray Ravioli Pomodoro
HALF Tray Spaghetti Pomodoro
HALF Tray Penne Rose
Desserts
Tiramisu
Cappuccino Pie
Cannoli
Ricotta Cheesecake
Catering
Chicken Parmigiana Half
HALF TRAY eggplant Rollatini
Chicken Parmigiana FULL
Arugula Salad FULL
Arugula Salad HALF
Burrata FULL
Burrata HALF
Butternut Squash Ravioli FULL
Butternut Squash Ravioli HALF
Chicken in Lemon Sauce FULL
Chicken in Lemon Sauce HALF
Chicken Piccata FULL
Chicken Piccata HALF
Fettucine Alfredo FULL
Fettucine Alfredo HALF
Fried Calamari FULL
Fried Calamari HALF
Grilled Chicken FULL
Grilled Chicken HALF
Grilled Sauasge FULL
Grilled Sausage HALF
HALF TRAY Chicken Marsala
House Salad FULL
House Salad HALF
Insalata Bella Napoli HALF
Insalata Bella Napoli FULL
Lasagna FULL
Lasagna HALF
Mozzarella Caprese FULL
Mozzarella Caprese HALF
Mozzarella Marinara FULL
Mozzarella Marinara HALF
Ravioli Pomodoro HALF
Ravioli Pomodoro FULL
Penne Pesto FULL
Spg Pesto HALF
Spg Pomodoro FULL
Spg Pomodoro HALF
Spg Rose FULL
Spg Rose HALF
Italian Market
Panettone 1 kilo
Panettone 500gr
Chicken Entrees (3PD)
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken with tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with pasta
Pollo Cacciatore
chicken breast with mushrooms, green peppers and onions in a tomato sauce. Served with sp marinara.
Chicken Piccata
lemon sauce with capers, artichokes, served with pasta
Grilled Chicken
grilled chicken, served with pasta and veggies
Pollo alla Griglia
Grilled chicken Served with sp marinara.
Pollo Francese
lemon sauce, served with pasta
Tuscan-Style Chicken
pan-seared chicken breast with fine herbs, spinach, and mushrooms in a creamy rose sauce.
Chicken Marsala
Veal Entrees (3PD)
Veal Marsala
marsala sauce with mushrooms. Served with spg marinara.
Veal Parmigiana
Breaded veal with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Served with spg marinara.
Veal Piccata
Veal Limone
butter and lemon sauce. Served with spg marinara.
Veal Funghi
white wine with mushrooms. Served with spg marinara.
Veal Pizzaiola
tomato sauce, Sicilian oregano, and fresh mozzarella, served with pasta
Fish & Seafood (3PD)
Grilled Branzino
Grilled Mediterranean Seabass
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled Salmon
Trout al Limone
Trout in lemon sauce
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Recent Reviews
Finally visited Pulcinella after friends recommended it. Wow! What a fantastic experience! Great customer service, excellent food, and a convivial atmosphere. And of course, the pizzas are amazing — crust just the right thickness, perfectly crispy, and flavorful through to the last bite. We also had a spaghetti carbonara with perfectly creamy sauce and pasta cooked exactly right. Highly recommend!
June 2025
This is hands down the BEST pizza in McLean — maybe in all of Fairfax and Arlington! Pulcinella fires up their pies in a real coal oven, which means that perfectly crisp, thin crust with every bite. No heavy, bloated feeling here — they only use top-quality cheese and the freshest ingredients.
But what really makes Pulcinella special? The two brother owners, working side by side every single day, pouring their heart into every pizza. The vibe is cozy and...
But what really makes Pulcinella special? The two brother owners, working side by side every single day, pouring their heart into every pizza. The vibe is cozy and...
June 2025
Yes I'm long time MacLean resident since 1988 and I have to tell you this restaurant it's one of the best in Northern Virginia it is historic icon for our community say buy only fresh ingredients using the classic Italian recipes anything the center of the downtown McLean
June 2025
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