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La Tomate Bistro

La Tomate Bistro

1701 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009
(202)-667-5505

Dinner/ Cena

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ANTIPASTI

CARPACCIO DI SALMONE
$16.00
House smoked salmon, grapefruit brulee', paddlefish caviar, micro celery, melted onion, honey mustard
GAMBERI FRITTI
$14.00
Fried prawns, wrapped in vermicelli, "aglio, olio e pepperoncino", red pepper coulis, demon aioli, hydro mache salad
CALAMARO IN UMIDO
$16.00
Sautéed calamari, tomatoes, caper-berries, raisins, black olives, Calabrian chili, scallions, fresh herbs, topped w/ crispy calamari, basil tuile
I FRESCHI
$20.00
Mozzarella or burrata or buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto served over arugula tossed in w/ pesto & cherry tomatoes
BARBABIETOLA CARPACCIO
$16.00
Gold & red beet carpaccio, honey, blue cheese mousse, basil coulis, micro salad, caramelized kumquats, pistachio
POLPO
$18.00
Braised & pan-seared octopus, confit potatoes, black olives, leek puree, pepper coulis
BRESAOLA CONDITA
$18.00
Bresaola, dried cured beef fillet, arugula, grapes, gorgonzola mousse, pine-nuts, balsamic reduction
CRUDO DI CARNE
$22.00
Angus beef fillet tartar, quail egg, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, lemon, anchovy & garlic paste, La Tur cheese, caviar, side of grilled bread
PESCE SPADA AFFUMICATA E FUNGHETTI
$19.00
House smoked swordfish carpaccio, Italian frisee salad, pickled pioppini mushrooms & radish

INSALATE E ZUPPE

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
$13.00
Soup of the day served w/ warm garlic grilled bread
LA TOMATE'S CEASAR
$12.00
Our much-loved version of this classic salad, creamy dressing, anchovies, garlic, parmesan, basil pesto croutons
INSALATA MISTA
$12.00
Mixed greens, frisee salad, radicchio, fresh herbs, cherry tomato, radish, honey balsamic dressing

PROSCIUTTO BAR

AFFETATI (Choice of 3 for 18; Choice of 5 for 30)
Hand sliced imported cured meats on a traditional charcuterie board, served w/ grilled bread, cornichons, & olives: Selection: Parma 18 months - San Danielle, 24 months - Mortadella - Finocchiona - Spicy Coppa - Speck - Smoked Pancetta - Home-made Porchetta, Bresaola
FORMAGGI (Choice of 3 for 18; Choice of 5 for 30)
A monthly selection of special cheeses imported from Italy served w/ home-made preserves, fruit, & grilled bread:
Quadrello di Bufala - Parmigiano - Pecorino Crotonese - La Tur - Smoked Provolone - Ubriaco - Gorgonzola - Pecorino Toscano, Sottocenere, Caprino

PRIMI

CACCIO E PEPE CON UOVO
$26.00
Home-made linguini, Pecorino Romano cheese, toasted black pepper, poached free-range organic brown egg, picked truffles
RAGU' CALABRESE OR BOLOGNESE
$27.00
Calabrian style spicy ground pork OR beef Bolognese style ragout.
Choose one: home-made caserecce OR egg fettuccine OR linguine OR rigatoni
RAVIOLI ALLA BIETOLA
$28.00
Home-made ravioli, stuffed w/ Swiss chard, ricotta & Parmesan, sage, brown butter sauce, arugula cream, Parmesan waffle
CAVATELLI RICOTTA, SALSICCIA E BROCCOLI
$28.00
Home-made cavatelli w/ fresh ricotta, sausage, broccoli, garlic, Calabrian chile, smoked cured ricotta
PASTA AL NERO
$29.00
Squid ink-infused home-made caserecce, shrimp, tomato sauce, orange zest, saffron, green onions & white wine
RISOTTO ALLA CREMA DI ASPARAGI E ZAFFERANO
$28.00
Thyme flavored risotto, asparagus puree, crispy beets, gorgonzola, saffron fondue
SPAGHETTI DI GRAGNANO ALL'ASTICE
$35.00
Gragnano spaghetti w/ lobster, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest & thyme

SECONDI

SALMONE E ZUCCHINI
$32.00
Seared honey/garlic glazed salmon, yellow zucchini cream, pear onion, caramelized cherry tomato, toasted hazelnuts.
POLENTA GRIGLIATA, SPINACI E CAPONATA
$30.00
Grill polenta, sautéed spinach w/golden raisins & garlic, warm caponata, toasted pine nuts, red pepper coulis.
POLLO E PATATE
$30.00
Marinated chicken thighs rolled, potatoes w/truffle vellute, sautéed potatoes w/spicy dry Calabrian peppers.
FILETTO STECCATO
$38.00
Pan-seared beef tenderloin wrapped w/ pancetta & sage, potato confit, heirloom carrots, wine reduction
AGNELLO SCOTTADITO
$34.00
Lamb chops, arugula pesto, cherry tomato confit, smoked pearl onions, red pepper coulis
BRANZINO IN PADELLA CON ASPARAGI MIMOSA
$38.00
Pan seared, Mediterranean sea-bass fillets, Sorrento lemon dill beurre blanc, poached potato, grilled asparagus, roasted red beets puree.

CONTORINI

PATATE
$8.00
Fried fingerling potatoes, garlic, parsley, spiced oil, gratin w/ "Quadrello di Buffalo" cheese
CAROTE
$8.00
Pan seared heirloom carrots w/ herbs
BROCCOLI OR SPINACH
$8.00
Seared cauliflower
$8.00

Enjoy a Selection of Coffee Specialty Drinks, Espresso & Cappuccino Prepared by ILLY Trained Baristas.

We Proudly Serve Local & Naturally Raised Products Whenever Possible.

Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Pork, Poultry, Seafood or Eggs May Increase Your Risk of Food Borne Illness.

Lunch/Pranzo

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Lunch promo, THREE COURSE...30

ANTIPASTI

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
$12.00
Soup of the day served w/ warm garlic grilled bread
LA TOMATE'S CAESAR
$12.00
Our much-loved version of this classic salad, creamy dressing, anchovy paste, garlic, parmesan
INSALATA MISTA
$12.00
Mixed greens, frisee salad, radicchio, fresh herbs, cherry tomato, radish, honey balsamic dressing

PROSCIUTTO BAR

AFFETATI (Choice of 3 for 18; Choice of 5 for 30)
Hand sliced imported cured meats served on a traditional charcuterie board, served w/ grilled bread, pickles & olives:

Selection: Parma, 18 months - San Daniele, 24 months - La Quercia - Mortadella - Finocchiona - Coppa - Speck - Pancetta - Guanciale - Capicolla
FORMAGGI (Choice of 3 for 18; Choice of 5 for 30)
A monthly selection of special cheeses imported from Italy served w/ home-made preserves, fruits & grilled bread:

Selection: Quadrello di bufala - Parmigiano - Pecorino Crotonese - La Tur - Cacciocavallo Silano - Ubriaco - Gorgonzola - Pecorino di Fossa

SECONDI

PESTO GENOVESE OR SALSA AL POMODORO
$20.00
Genovese style pesto, pine nuts, shaved ricotta, OR Classic Marinara sauce
Choose one: homemade caserecce OR egg fettuccine OR linguine OR rigatoni
RAGU' CALABRESE OR BOLOGNESE
$24.00
Calabrian style spicy ground pork OR beef Bolognese style ragout.
Choose one: home-made caserecce OR egg fettuccine OR linguine OR rigatoni
RAVIOLI
$24.00
Home-made ravioli, stuffed with Swiss chard, ricotta & parmesan, sage, brown butter sauce
PESCE ALLA GRIGLIA
$24.00
Your Choice of Grilled Fish: branzino, salmon, shrimp, mix green vegetables, black garlic mayonnaise
POLLO ALLA MILANESE
$22.00
Breaded chicken breast, four cheese spread, rich Mediterranean salad, Parmigiano, balsamic reduction
I FRESCHI
$20.00
Burrata or buffalo mozzarella served over arugula tossed in w/ pesto & cherry tomatoes & prosciutto San Daniele

CONTORNI

VEGGIES
$8.00
Sautéed greens, asparagus, beans, peas
PATATE
$8.00
Fried fingerling potatoes, garlic, parsley, spiced oil, gratin w/ "Quadrello di Bufala" cheese
CAROTE
$8.00
Pan seared heirloom carrots, mint, garlic & lemon, served w/ gorgonzola sauce

Enjoy a Selection of Coffee Specialty Drinks, Espresso & Cappuccino Prepared by our ILLY Trained Baristas.

We Proudly Serve Local & Naturally Raised Products Whenever Possible.

Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Pork, Poultry, Seafood or Eggs May Increase Your Risk of Food Borne Illness.

Brunch

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Champagne Brunch... 1 bottle with a choice of 2 juices $15 Mimosa, Bellini, Bloody Mary $10/glass Aperol Spritz, Coff'tails $10/glass

Buono Buono Brunch

Endless plates for $33 per person, entire table must participate
TAGLIERE
Cherry tomato Caprese, w/ Buffalo mozzarella, pesto spread, Parma prosciutto, olives, pickled veggies, eggplant crostino.
SALMON CARPACCIO

In-house smoked salmon, micro salad, pickled shallots, fried cappers, hard seosoned egg yolk, gorgonzola mousse
FRITTATA

Frittata of mixed mushroom, potato, yellow onion, Parmesan cheese, topped w/ a light dressing mix greens & fresh ricotta
RIGATONI AL FORNO

Baked rigatoni w/ smoked mozzarella & Calabrian style spicy ground pork ragu'
MILANESE

Breaded chicken, four cheese spread, Mediterranean salad, soft poached egg.
BISTECCA E UOVA

Scalloped Filet Mignon, fried quail eggs, Calabrian Pesto
TORTA AL FORMAGGIO

Ricotta cheesecake, sambuca, fennel preserve, spicy strawberry.

BRUNCH

CARPACCIO DI SALMONE
$14.00
House smoked salmon, grapefruit brulee', paddlefish caviar, micro celery, pickled shallots, honey mustard
I FRESCHI
$20.00
Burrata served over arugula, cherry tomatoes tossed w/ pesto & Prosciutto San Daniele
LA TOMATE'S CAESAR
$12.00
Our much-loved version of this classic salad, creamy dressing, anchovy paste, garlic, parmesan
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
$12.00
Soup of the day served w/ warm garlic grilled bread
CACIO E PEPE CON UOVA
$24.00
Home-made linguini, Pecorino Romano cheese, toasted black pepper, poached free-range organic brown egg, pickled truffles
RAGU CALABRESE OR BOLOGNESE
$25.00
Calabrian style spicy ground pork OR beef Bolognese style ragout
Choose one: home-made caserecce OR egg fettuccine OR linguine OR rigatoni
RAVIOLI ALLA BIETOLA
$26.00
Home-made ravioli, stuffed w/ swiss chard, ricotta & parmesan, sage, brown butter sauce
MEZZE RIGATONI SALMONE E ZUCCHINI
$24.00
Mezzi rigatoni pasta, salmon, zucchini, anchovy base, shallots, fresh ricotta, herbs lemon zest
BENEDETTO
$20.00
Eggs Benedict, brioche bread, Prosciutto San Daniele, creamy spinach & bell peppers, hollandaise sauce
EGGS & AVOCADO
$20.00
Mushed avocado w/ green onions, black olives, cherry tomatoes, on grilled brioche bread, poached eggs, crispy leeks
FRITTATA CON FUNGHI
$20.00
Frittata of mushroom, potato, yellow onion, Parmigiano, topped with a light dressing, mix salad and fresh ricotta
SALMONE E ZUCCHINI
$29.00
Seared Salmon, yellow. zucchini cream, pearl onion, caramelized cherry tomato, toasted hazelnuts, honey garlic glaze

PROSCIUTTO BAR

AFFETATI
$18.00
$30.00
Hand sliced imported cured meats on a traditional charcuterie board, served w/ grilled bread, cornichons & olives.
Choice of 3 for 18, Choice of 5 for 30
Choice of Prosciutto: Parma, 18 months, - San Daniele, 24 months - La Quercia - Mortadella - Finocchiona - Coppa - Speck- Pancetta-Guanciale- Capicolla
FORMAGGI
$18.00
$30.00
A monthly selection of special cheeses imported from Italy served w/ home-made preserves, fruits & grilled bread.
Choice of 3 for 18, Choice of 5 for 30
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Quadrello di Bufala - Parmigiano- Pecorino Crontonese - La Tur -Cacciocavallo Silano- Ubriaco- Gorgonzola- Pecorino di Fossa
I FRESCHI
$15.00
Mozzarella, burrata, or buffalo mozzarella served over mixed greens & tomato salad tossed in w/ pesto

CONTORNI

UOVA
$7.00
Two eggs any style
PANCETTA
$7.00
Crispy smoked pancetta
PATATE
$8.00
Fried fingerling potatoes, garlic, parsley, spiced oil, gratin w/ "Quadrello di Bufala" cheese

Enjoy a Selection of Coffee Specialty Drinks, Espresso & Cappuccino Prepare by our ILLY Trained Baristas.

We Proudly Serve Local & Naturally Raised Products Whenever Possible.

Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Pork, Poultry, Seafood or Eggs May Increase Your Risk of Food Borne Illness.

DESSERT & DIGESTIVES

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DESSERT

TORTA AL FORMAGGIO (G.F)
Ricotta cheese cake, sambucca, fennel preserve, spicy strawberry sorbet
TIRAMISU
An all time Italian classic dessert, lady finger, zabaione, mascarpone, flavored coffee, cocoa powder
PANNA COTTA
Citrus vanilla, Greek yogurt & cream, cold chocolate fondue, almond cinnamon crumble
MOUSSE DI CIOCCOLATO
Chocolate mousse, flavored w/ cinnamon & cayenne pepper served w/ raspberry coulis
GELATI E SORBETTI: Choice of 3 for 9.00
Choice of: Lampati(raspberry), Fior di Panna(sweet vanilla cream), Mango e Miele(mango&honey), Nocciole di Piemonte(Piedmond hazelnut), Pistacchi Siciliani(Sicilian pistachio), Al Cioccolato(dark chocolate)

DESSERT WINES

Vin Santo, Tuscany
$11.00
Moscato, Maculan
$11.00

PORT

Fonseca Port Ruby
$10.00
Fonseca Port Tawny
$10.00
Fonseca Vintage
Market Price

GRAPPA & OTHER DIGESTIVES

Moscato, Po di Poli
$15.00
Grappa & Camomille Liquor, Marolo
$14.00
Fernet Branca, Fratelli Branca
$9.00
Amaro, Averna
$8.00

BRANDY & COGNAC

Osocalis - Rare lalambic brandy, CA
$10.00
Vecchia Romagna, Etichetta Nera, Brandy
$10.00
Courvoisier VSOP
$13.00

SINGLE MALT SCOTCH

Laphroaig 10 year
$12.00
Glennfiddich 12 year
$13.00
Glenlivet 12 year
$13.00
Macallan 12 year
$13.00

SINGLE BARREL BOURBON

Blanton's
$12.00
Bulleit
$11.00
Knob Creek
$12.00
Woodford reserve
$12.00