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La Tomate Bistro

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

Dinner/ Cena

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ANTIPASTI

CARPACCIO DI SALMONE
$15.00
House smoked salmon, grapefruit brulee', paddlefish caviar, micro celery, melted onion, honey mustard
POLPO IN AGRODOLCE
$18.00
Braised, sliced & pan seared octopus w/ celery, carrots pickled shallots, green olives, crispy capers, raspberries & mint
CALAMARO IN UMIDO
$16.00
Sautéed calamari, tomatoes, caper-berries, raisins, black olives, Calabrian chili, scallions, fresh herbs, topped w/ crispy calamari, basil tuile
BARBABIETOLA CARPACCIO
$17.00
Gold & red beet carpaccio, honey, four-cheese mousse, basil coulis, micro salad, caramelized kumquats, pistachio, basil tuile
GAMBERI FRITTI
$16.00
Fried prawns, wrapped in vermicelli, "aglio, olio e pepperoncino", red pepper coulis, demon aioli, hydro mache salad
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
I FRESCHI
$16.00
Mozzarella or burrata or buffalo mozzarella served over arugula tossed in w/ pesto & cherry tomatoes

INSALATE E ZUPPE

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
$12.00
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
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
$24.00
Home-made linguini, Pecorino Romano cheese, toasted black pepper, poached free-range organic brown egg, picked truffles
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 ALLA BIETOLA
$24.00
Home-made ravioli, stuffed w/ Swiss chard, ricotta & Parmesan, sage, brown butter sauce, arugula cream, Parmesan waffle
CASARECCE AI PISELLI
$24.00
Casarecce, peas, snow peas, pea leaves, Pecorino di fossa cheese, fresh ricotta, black pepper, lemon zest.
RISOTTO ALLO ZAFFERANO E PORCINI
$28.00
Risotto w/ saffron, porcini powder & borrage flower
PASTA AL NERO
$25.00
Squid ink-infused home-made caserecce, shrimp, tomato sauce, orange zest, saffron, green onions & white wine
SPAGHETTI DI MAIS CON COZZE
$26.00
Corn spaghetti, mussels, white wine, tomatoes w/ roasted bell peppers & garlic sauce, smoked paddlefish caviar

SECONDI

FILETTO STECCATO
$30.00
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
MAIALINO
$25.00
Pan-seared pork medallion, honey sauce w/ Kalamata figs & almonds, smoked paprika, gorgonzola sauce, fresh apple & fennel salad
SALMONE AL FORNO
$28.00
Baked salmon w/ asparagus, fennel, ginger, lemon, dill, fennel foam
PESCE SPADA ALLA PALERMITANA
$27.00
Pan fried swordfish, lightly breaded, "Palermitan style", aioli, hydro mache salad
BRANZINO ALLA GRIGLIA
$40.00
Grilled, butterflied Mediterranean seabass, gremolata sauce, mixed green salad & piandina Romagnola

CONTORINI

VEGGIES
$8.00
Sautéed greens, asparagus, beans, peas
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

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...27

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 28)
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 28)
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 FRCHESI
$20.00
Mozzarella, burrata or buffalo mozzarella served over arugula tossed in w/ pesto & tomato salad & 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 $6/glass Aperol Spritz, Coff'tails $10/glass

Buono Buono Brunch

Endless plates for $29 per person, entire table must participate
MELANZANA
Roasted eggplant dip, garlic, tomato, olive oil, micro salad, herbs.
TAGLIERE
Cherry tomato Caprese, w/ Buffalo mozzarella, pesto spread, Parma prosciutto, olives, pickled veggies, grilled garlic bread.
FRITTATA

Frittata of potato, yellow onion, Parmesan cheese, diced potato, & pancetta, topped w/ a light dressing mix greens.
UOVA PICCANTE

Poached eggs in our marinara sauce, Calabrian chili, red bell peppers, pan brioche.
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.
TORTA AL FORMAGGIO

Ricotta cheesecake, sambuca, fennel preserve, spicy strawberry.

BRUNCH

PURGATORIO
$18.00
Two eggs poached, our marinara sauce, shallots, fresh chili, grilled bread
BENEDETTO
$19.00
Eggs Benedict, brioche bread, Prosciutto San Daniele, creamy spinach & bell peppers, hollandaise sauce
EGGS & AVOCADO
$19.00
Mushed avocado w/ green onions, black olives, cherry tomatoes, on grilled brioche bread, poached eggs, crispy leeks
FRITTATA DI PATATE, CIPOLLA E PANCETTA
$20.00
Frittata of potato, yellow onion, Parmigiano, diced potato, pancetta, topped with a light dressing, mix salad
SALMONE AL FRONO
$28.00
Baked Salmon w/ asparagus, fennel, ginger, lemon, fennel foam, dill
CARPACCIO DI SALMONE
$15.00
House smoked salmon, grapefruit brulee', paddlefish caviar, micro celery, pickled shallots, honey mustard
I FRESCHI
$16.00
Buffalo mozzarella or burrata served over arugula, cherry tomatoes tossed w/ pesto
POLPO IN AGRODOLCE
$18.00
Braised & pan-seared octopus over diced celery, carrots, pickled shallots, green olives, crispy capers, raspberries & mint
CRUDO DI CARNE
$22.00
Angus beef fillet tartar, quail egg, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, lemon, anchovy & garlic paste, challah bread, la tur, caviar
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
Add ADD CHICKEN
$6.00
Add ADD SALMON
$8.00
Add ADD SHRIMP
$8.00
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
$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 ALLA BIETOLA
$24.00
Home-made ravioli, stuffed w/ swiss chard, ricotta & parmesan, sage, brown butter sauce
CASARECCE AI PISELLI
$24.00
Home-made casarecce, peas, snow peas, pea leaves, Pecorino di Fossa cheese, fresh ricotta, black pepper, lemon zest
MEZZE RIGATONI SALMONE E ZUCCHINI
$23.00
Mezzi rigatoni pasta, salmon, zucchini, anchovy base, shallots, fresh ricotta, herbs lemon zest

PROSCIUTTO BAR

AFFETATI
$18.00
$28.00
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 28
Choice of Prosciutto: Parma, 18 months, - San Daniele, 24 months - La Quercia - Mortadella - Finocchiona - Coppa - Speck- Pancetta-Guanciale- Capicolla
FORMAGGI
$18.00
$28.00
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 28
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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 Bufalo" 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.

Caffé Menu

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ESPRESSO

ESPRESSO
Single $2.25
Double $4.00
The purest form of Espresso Italiano
CAFFE TRIESTINO
$2.50
Espresso w/ warm frothed milk
AMERICANO
$2.25
Espresso diluted w/ warm water
CAPPUCINO
$3.50
Espresso blended w/ steamed & frothed milk, sprinkled w/ cocoa

Available w/ regular, almond or Soy milk

CAFFE' SPECIALI

CAFFE MOCHA
$4.25
Espresso blended w/ dark chocolate, steamed latte, whipped cream
CAFFE LATTE SPEZIATO
$4.50
Home-made syrup w/ five spices, espresso
CHAI LATTE
$3.00
Chai & steamed milk
CAFFE ALLA NOCCIOLA
$4.50
Hazelnuts, Nutella, espresso, whipped cream, steamed milk
VANIGLIA E CARAMELLO
$4.50
Sea salt caramel, espresso, vanilla, steamed milk, whipped cream

BREWED DRINKS

COFFEE FILTER
$1.90
ICED COFFEE
$2.10
ICED TEA
$2.00
TEA SACHET
$2.50

DOLCI

CORNETTI
$3.50
Assorted croissants: choice of apricot jam, Nutella, custard cream
TIRAMISU
$9.00
Classic Italian dessert, lady finger, coffee, cream & cocoa powder
AFFOGATO
$5.50
Vanilla gelato, espresso

COFF'TAIL

Served in-house Only
CAFFE SHAKERATO
$6.50
Espresso, Bailey's, vanilla ice cream, nutmeg
CAFFE IRLANDESE
$7.00
Irish whiskey, Americano coffee, shaken cream, cinnamon powder
SAMBUCO
$6.50
Espresso, Sambuca, dark chocolate, cream

BEVANDE

FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGES
$6.50
MINERAL WATER
$2.00
SODAS
$3.00
SAN PELLEGRINO
$3.50

We Proudly Serve Local & Naturally Raised Products Whenever Possible.  Now also serving, from our juicer, fresh fruit & vegetable "Centifrughi".

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