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La Tomate
1701 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Lunch / Pranzo
Dinner / Cena
Dessert & Digestivi
Seven Course Brunch
Brunch
Digestivi/Cincin
Aperitivo
Christmas Menu
New Year Eve 2025
Lunch / Pranzo
Antipasti
Zuppa del Giorno
$12.00
Daily soup of the day
Insalata Mista
$13.00
Mixed greens, radicchio, radishes, herbs, & cherry tomatoes, honey/balsamic vinaigrette
La Tomate Caesar
$13.00
Our much-loved version, creamy dressing, anchovy paste, garlic, Parmesan, croutons
Carpaccio di Salmone
$16.00
House smoked salmon, grapefruit brulee', paddlefish caviar, micro celery, pickled shallots, honey mustard
Calamaro in Umido
$16.00
Sautéed calamari, tomatoes & Nduja pesto w/ almonds, capers, raisins, black olives, scallions & herbs
Mozzarella di Bufala con Verdure
$16.00
Buffalo mozzarella served over cold grilled mixed, sliced vegetables, sautéed w/ onions
Primi, Secondi, Panino / Piadina
Pesto Genovese or Salsa Pomodoro
$22.00
Genovese style pesto, pinenuts, shaved ricotta, OR classic marinara sauce, -Choose one: home-made caserecce OR egg fettuccine OR linguine OR rigatoni
Ragu Bolognese or Calabrese
$25.00
Beef Bolognese style or spicy ground pork ragout - served w/ choice one: home made: egg fettucine OR linguine OR rigatoni
Ravioli
$26.00
Homemade ravioli, stuffed w/ Swiss chard, ricotta & Parmesan, sage, brown butter sauce
Pesce alla Griglia
Your choice of grilled: shrimp or salmon, green vegetables, black garlic mayonnaise...
- Shrimp $26.00
- Salmon $27.00
Filetto di Branzino Grigliato
$29.00
Grilled branzino served over lentil puree, side of spinach & zucchini sauce
Pollo alla Milanese
$26.00
Breaded chicken breast, Mediterranean salad, Parmesan, cheese mousse
Insalata Nizzarda
$27.00
Salad w/ mixed greens, roasted bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, boiled quail eggs & seared tuna
Panino con Porchetta
$22.00
Sliced roasted suckling pig, Nduja pesto spread & melted cheese, black mayo, side of mixed greens, honey mustard dressing
Piadina Aperta con Pollo Grigliato
$24.00
Piadina flat bread w/ grilled chicken & zucchini, with OR without pesto spread
Piadina Aperta con Prosciutto di Parma
$22.00
Piadina flat bread w/ prosciutto, arugula, cherry tomatoes: Shaved Parmesan or Mozzarella
Piadina Aperta con Salmone Affumicato
$25.00
Piadina flat bread w/ smoked salmon, grilled zucchini, ricotta cheese w/ chives
Choice of Antipasti
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day
La Tomate Caesar
Our much-loved version of this classic salad, creamy dressing, anchovy paste, garlic, Parmesan, croutons
Insalata Mista
Mixed greens, radicchio, radishes, herbs, & cherry tomatoes, honey/balsamic vinaigrette
Choice of Primi e Secondi
Pesto Genovese or Salsa Pomodoro or Ragu Bolognese
Genovese style pesto, pinenuts, OR classic marinara sauce OR beef ragout-Choose one: home-made caserecce OR egg fettuccine OR linguine OR rigatoni
Pesce alla Griglia
Your choice of grilled fish: salmon or shrimp, served w/ green beans & black mayo
Pollo alla Milanese
Breaded chicken breast, four cheese spread, rich Mediterranean salad, Parmigiano, balsamic reduction
Piadina Aperta con Prosciutto di Parma
Piadina flat bread w/ prosciutto, arugula, cherry tomatoes & Parmesan
Antipasti
Carpaccio di Salmone
$16.00
House smoked salmon, grapefruit brulee', paddlefish caviar, micro celery, pickled shallots, honey mustard
Insalata di Polpo
$18.00
Slow cooked octopus grilled & served over fava puree, balsamic drizzle
Capesante in Padella
$19.00
Pan seared sea scallop w/ cauliflower cream & truffle oil drizzle, dehydrated prosciutto
Calamaro in Umido
$16.00
Sautéed calamari, tomatoes & Nduja pesto w/ almonds, capers, raisins, black olives, scallions & fresh herbs
Arancini
$14.00
Saffron flavored risotto rice balls, citrus, stuffed w/ smoked cheese served w/ bell pepper & parsley coulis
Carpaccio di Barbabietola
$16.00
Gold & red beets thinly sliced, fresh herbs, honey mustard, pistachio, honey, four cheese mousse, basil tuile, home-made strawberry preserve
I Freschi
$16.00
Choice: mozzarella OR bufala OR, burrata over arugula, cherry tomatoes, tossed in w/ pesto
Crudo di Carne
$22.00
Angus beef fillet tartar, quail egg, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, anchovy & garlic paste, lemon, caviar: mix your own
Insalate e Zuppe
Zuppa del Giorno
$13.00
Soup of day
La Tomate Caesar
$13.00
Our much-loved version of this classic salad, creamy dressing, anchovy paste, garlic, Parmesan
Insalata Mista
$13.00
Mixed greens, radicchio, radishes, herbs, & cherry tomatoes, honey/balsamic vinaigrette
Prosciutto Bar
Speck con Confettura di Fichi
$18.00
Smoked prosciutto w/ home-made fig jam, garnished w/ arugula & ricotta/pesto
Affettati
Hand Sliced imported cured meats on a traditional charcuterie board: served w/ Piadina Romagnola: flat bread, & olives — Choice of: Prosciutto: Parma 18 months - San Daniele, 24 months -Mortadella - Finocchiona Salame - Spicy Coppa - Speck - Smoked Pancetta, - home-made Porchetta
- Choice of 3 for $25.00
- Choice of 5 for $40.00
Formaggi
Selection of special cheese imported from Italy served w/ Piadina, home-made preserves & fruits. — Quadrello di bufala - Parmigiano - La Tur - Smoked Fiaschetti Provolone- Ubriaco - Gorgonzola - Pecorino Toscano - Sottocenere
- Choice of 3 for $18.00
- Choice of 5 for $30.00
Primi
Cacio e Pepe
$26.00
Home-made linguini, pecorino Romano cheese, toasted black pepper, poached free- range organic brown egg, pickled truffles
Ravioli
$28.00
Home-made ravioli, stuffed w/ Swiss chard, ricotta & parmesan, sage, brown butter sauce
Cavatelli, Ricotta, Salsiccia e Broccoli
$28.00
Home-made cavatelli w/ fresh ricotta, sausage, broccoli, garlic, Calabrian chili, smoked cured ricotta
Risotto con Fave e Capesante allo Zafferano
$35.00
Saffron flavored risotto w/ sautéed leeks, fava bean, & sliced sea scallops
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 linguini OR rigatoni
Pasta al Nero
$29.00
Squid ink-infused home-made linguine, shrimp, tomato sauce, orange zest, saffron, white wine, green onions
Spaghetti di Gragnano
$36.00
Gragnano spaghetti monk fish, clams, topped w/ shrimp, cherry tomatoes, brandy, lemon zest & thyme
Secondi
Funghi e Verdure
$28.00
Stewed trio of mushrooms: oyster, shiitake, regular, w/ onions, carrots, tomatoes, topped w/ sautéed spinach
vegan
Pollo alla Cacciatora
$30.00
Frenched chicken breast, cacciatora style, onions, tomatoes, oyster mushrooms, herbs, served over truffle flavored potatoe vellute
Agnello Scottadito
$37.00
Lamps chops, served w/ sliced mixed grilled vegetables sautéed w/ onions, fingerling potatoes, red pepper coulis, oregano & black garlic mayo
Filetto Steccato
$38.00
Pan-seared beef tenderloin wrapped w/ pancetta & sage, potatoe confit, heirloom carrots, brown sauce & red wine reduction
Salmone in Padella Agli Agrumi
$32.00
Pan seared salmon w/ honey, thyme, orange, served w/ fava, leeks, onions & potato puree
Filetto di Branzino con Carciofi
$37.00
Branzino fillet sautéed w/ artichokes, shallots, parsley & white wine, lobster stock served over mashed red lentils & vegetables
Branzino or Orata Grigliata
Whole Branzino or Orata grilled served w/ side of asparagus & potatoes, salmorighlio sauce. Both may not be available at the same time.. Price by weight. Allow at least 20 minutes for preparation
- Market Price
Dessert
Made Here
Mousse di Cioccolato
$12.00
Chocolate mousse, flavored w/ cinnamon & cayenne pepper, served w/ raspberry coulis
Panna Cotta
$12.00
Citrus vanilla, Greek yogurt & cream, strawberry coulis w/ vanilla & basil aroma
Tiramisu'
$12.00
Classic Italian dessert, ladyfinger, espresso, cream & cocoa powder
Torta al Formaggio
$14.00
Gluten-free Ricotta cheesecake, sambuca, raspberry sorbet
Crostata di Mele
$15.00
Apple & cinnamon, shortbread pastry, hazelnut gelato, dark chocolate, Italian meringue
Salame di Cioccolato
$15.00
Chocolate salame w/ cookie crumbs, pistachio, hazelnut, served w/ a side of gelato macchiato
Main
Tagliere
Cherry tomato caprese, w/ buffalo mozzarella, pesto spread, Parma prosciutto, olives, pickled veggies, eggplant crostino
Carpaccio di Salmone
House smoked salmon, micro salad, pickled shallots, fried capers, chopped boiled egg yolk, gorgonzola mousse
Frittata
Frittata of mixed mushroom, potato, yellow onion, Parmesan cheese, mixed greens & fresh ricotta
Rigatoni al Forno
Baked rigatoni w/ smoked mozzarella & Calabrian style spicy ground pork ragout
Bistecca e Uova
Scalloped filet mignon, fried quail eggs, Calabrian pesto
Milanese
Breaded chicken, red pepper coulis
Primi / Secondi
Pesto Genovese or Salsa Pomodoro
$22.00
Genovese style pesto w/ pinenuts, Parmesan or classic marinara sauce, - Choose one: home-made caserecce or egg fettuccine or linguine or rigatoni
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 linguini OR rigatoni
Cacio e Pepe
$26.00
Home-made linguini, pecorino Romano cheese, toasted black pepper, poached free-range organic brown egg, pickled truffles
Ravioli
$26.00
Home-made ravioli, stuffed w/ Swiss chard, ricotta & parmesan, sage, brown butter sauce
Mezzi Rigatoni Salmone e Zucchine
$27.00
Mezzi rigatoni pasta Salmone, zucchini, anchovy paste, shallots, fresh ricotta, herbs, lemon zest
Salmone in Padella Agli Agrumi
$34.00
Pan seared salmon w/ honey, thyme, orange, served w/ fava, leeks, onions, & potato puree
Brunch
Buondi
$19.00
A platter of: Croissant, Greek yogurt w/ thyme honey, mixed berries, walnuts/raisins, home-made strawberry marmalade, fresh orange juice
Asparagi, Prosciutto di Parma e Uova
$19.00
Grilled asparagus wrapped w/ prosciutto, served w/ deviled eggs
Erbazzone Emiliana
$22.00
Baked, quiche style pie, Swiss chard, smoked pancetta, onions, Parmesan, topped w/ fried quail egg & side of heirloom carrots
Benedetto
Eggs Benedict, brioche bread, Prosciutto di Parma or Smoked Salmon; creamy spinach & bell peppers, Hollandaise sauce
- $23.00
- Smoked Salmon $24.00
Pane & Avocado
$22.00
Mashed avocado w/ red onions, cherry tomatoes, on grilled brioche bread, Calabrese pesto spread w/ Nduja, almonds, scrambled eggs w/ chives
Pollo alla Milanese "Bismark"
$26.00
Breaded chicken breast topped w/ fried egg. Fingerling potatoes
Frittata con Funghi e Patate
$25.00
Frittata of mushrooms, potatoes, onion, Parmigiano, topped w/ mixed green salad & fresh ricotta
Choice of Starter
Tagliere
Parma prosciutto, w/ buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes tossed in w/ pesto
Carpaccio di Salmone
House smoked salmon w/ chopped red onions, capers, e.v.v.o. drizzle
Frittata
Frittata of mixed mushroom, potato, onion, Parmesan cheese, mixed greens & fresh ricotta
Rigatoni al Forno
Baked rigatoni, Calabrian style spicy ground pork ragout, Parmesan cheese
Pollo Milanese
Sliced breaded chicken served w/ red pepper coulis
Antipasti a la Carta
Zuppa del Giorno
$13.00
Soup of day
La Tomate Caesar
$13.00
Our much-loved version of this classic salad, creamy dressing, anchovy paste, garlic, parmesan
Insalata Mista
$13.00
Mixed greens, frisee salad, radicchio, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, radish, honey balsamic dressing
Carpaccio di Salmone
$16.00
House smoked salmon, grapefruit brulee', paddlefish caviar, micro celery, pickled shallots, honey mustard
I Freschi
$18.00
Choice: mozzarella or bufala or burrata, w/ roasted bell pepper, capers, evvo
Specialty Cocktails
Succo del Nonno
$16.00
El Abuelo rum, passion fruit, simple syrup, triple sec
Rye e Amaro
$16.00
Bulliet rye, Amaro, sweet vermouth, fresh o.j., dash of bitters
Rosso Relativo
$16.00
Stoli o.j. vodka, blood orange, prosecco
Single Malt Scotch
Laphroaig 10 Year
$16.00Glennfidich 12 Year
$15.00Glenlivet 12 Year
$15.00Macallan 12 Year
$20.00Aberfeldy 16 Year
$20.00Beer
Budweiser
$7.00Miller Lite
$7.00Goose Island 312, IL, IPA
$8.00Devil's Backbone, Vienna Lager
$8.00DC Brau, The Public, DC
$7.00Peroni, Italy
$7.00Moretti, Italy
$7.00Menebrea, Amber, Italy
$8.00Menebrea, Bionda, Italy
$8.00Franziskaner, Germany
$7.00Stella, Belgium
$7.00Heineken Zero (Non Alcoholic)
$7.00Happy Hour Menu
Pane, Olio e Olive
$8.00
Our home made bread, olive oil & mixed olives
Arancino
$8.00
Aquarello rice small ball w/ saffron, lemon zest, rosemary & smoked Provolone cheese, served w/ spinach and red bell pepper coulis
Crostini di Caprese
$9.00
Crostini bread over cherry tomatoes, mozzarella tossed in w/ pesto
Tartini Misti
$14.00
Six mini tarts filled w/: grilled mixed vegetables; eggplant tapenade; smoked salmon w/ gorgonzola mousse, fava bean puree, dehydrated beets
Tagliere di Prosciutto e Formaggio
$15.00
Aged Parma prosciutto & Parmigiano, olives, cornichons & toasted bread
Tris di Formaggi
$15.00
Chef's selection of three cheeses served w/ side of our home-made jam
Pure di Lenticchie Rosse
$8.00
Mashed red lentils w/ vegetables served w/ toasted sliced bread
Pastaal Pomodoro o Pesto
$15.00
Pasta w/ Tomato sauce or Pesto sauce
Antipasti
Alice Marinate
$17.00
Marinated, unsalted anchovies, served w/ frisse salad, marinated piopini mushrooms, honey mustard vinaigrette, garnished with orange segments
Carpaccio di Salmone
$16.00
House smoked salmon, grapefruit brulee', paddlefish caviar, micro celery, pickled shallots, honey mustard
Capesante Su Crema di Zucca
$18.00
Pan seared sea scallops over puree of butternut squash flavored, cinnamon, served with dehydrated prosciutto
Polpo alla Griglia
$19.00
Slow cooked octopus grilled & served over fava puree, garnished with smoked pearl onions
Gamberi con Caricofi al Vino Bianco
$19.00
Baby artichokes sautéed with shrimp, herbs & white wine
Calamaro in Umido
$17.00
Sautéed calamari, tomatoes & Nduja pesto with almonds, capers, raisins, black olives, scallions & fresh herbs
Carpaccio di Barbabietola
$16.00
Gold & red beets thinly sliced, micro greens, honey mustard, pistachio, cheese mousse, strawberry confit, basil tuile
Burrata con Peperoni Arrostite
$18.00
Burrata served over raosted bell peppers tossed in with e.v.v.o, capers, parsley
Prosciutto con Parmigiano Reggiano e Fichi
$19.00
Parma prosciutto & Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, home-made fig preserve
Tagliere di Formaggi
$29.00
Three cheeses: Sottocenere (truffle infused), La Tur ("creme fraiche), Gran Mugello (explosive flavor) served with home-made jams & crostini bread)
Insalate e Zuppa
Zuppa del Giorno
$14.00
soup of day
La Tomate Caesar
$14.00
Our much-loved version of this classic salad, creamy dressing, anchovy paste, garlic, Parmesan
Insalata Mista
$13.00
Mixed greens, radicchio, radishes, herbs, & cherry tomatoes, honey/balsamic vinaigrette
Primi
Cacio e Pepe
$27.00
Homemade linguini, pecorino Romano cheese, toasted black pepper, poached free-range organic brown egg, pickled truffles
Risotto alla Monzese
$32.00
Saffron risotto with sausage, porcini mushrooms, shallots, Parmesan cheese & truffle essence
Duetto di Ravioli alla Parmigiana
$32.00
Home-made ravioli duet: stuffed with butternut squash, amaretti cookies, Parmesan and the other w/ Swiss chard, ricotta & Parmesan, brown butter & sage sauce
Ragu di Faraona
$34.00
Braised guinea hen, bone out, onions, celery, tomatoes, white wine & herbs served with home-made pappardelle
Cavatelli con Crema di Piselli e Astice
$36.00
Cavatelli fresh pasta with ricotta, a trio of peas: peas & snow peas, tossed in with cream of peas & lobster meat
Ragu Bolognese or Calabrese
$25.00
Beef Bolognese style or spicy ground pork ragout - served with choice one: home made: egg fettucine OR linguine OR rigatoni
Secondi
Medaglioni di Maiale con Mostarda di Cremona
$38.00
Pan seared pork medallions; mixed fruits infused with spicy mustard in syrup & potatoes
Agnello Scottadito
$39.00
Lamps chops, served with sautéed & sliced mixed grilled vegetables & onions, fingerling potatoes, red pepper coulis, oregano & black garlic mayo
Filetto Steccato
$39.00
Pan-seared beef tenderloin wrapped with pancetta & sage, potatoe confit, heirloom carrots, brown sauce & red wine reduction
Filetto di Orata con Salsa di Spinaci e Zucchine
$37.00
Baked royal dorade served with fingerling potatoes, green beans, onions cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers, side of leek, spinach & zucchini, onions & chives sauce
Salmone Agli Agrumi
$35.00
Pan-seared salmon fillet thyme, orange, honey, served over fava, leeks & potato puree
Pesce Spada alla Ghiotta
$36.00
Grilled swordfish, sauce of onions, tomatoes, celery, green olives, capers & pine nuts served over "polenta cremolata"
Antipasta
Carpaccio di Pesce Spada Affumicata
$19.00
House smoked swordfish carpaccio, orange segments, piopini mushrooms, frisse salad, fennel & dill, capers, honey/mustard dressing
Polpo alla Griglia
$19.00
Slow cooked octopus grilled & served over fava puree, garnished wIth smoked pearl onions
Capesante Scottate alla Crema di Tartufo
$19.00
Pan seared sea scallops served over truffled potatoe cream, sprinkle of toasted hazelnuts & grated guanciale
Cotecchino con Lenticchie
$18.00
Traditional pork sausage served w/ warm lentils, mushroom cream
Prosciutto con Parmigiano Reggiano e Fichi
$19.00
Parma prosciutto & Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, home-made fig preserve
Tagliere di Formaggi
$29.00
Three cheeses: Sottocenere (truffle infused), La Tur (creme fraiche), Gran Mugello (explosive flavor) served with home-made jams & crostini bread)
Burrata con Peperoni Arrostite
$18.00
Burrata served over raosted bell peppers tossed in with e.v.v.o, capers, parsley
Carpaccio di Manzo Marinato Agli Agrumi
Beef carpaccio marinated with grated orange peel, served with greens & shaved Parmesan
Carpaccio di Barbabietola
$16.00
Gold & red beets thinly sliced, micro greens, honey mustard, pistachio, cheese mousse, strawberry confit, basil tuile
Insalate e Zuppe
Zuppa del Giorno
$14.00
Soup of day
La Tomate Caesar
$14.00
Our much-loved version of this classic salad, creamy dressing, anchovy paste, garlic, Parmesan, croutons
Insalata Mista
$14.00
Mixed greens, frisee salad, radicchio, fresh herbs, cherry tomato, radish, honey, balsamic dressing
Wine Special's
Pecchenino Langhe, Chardonnay
Straw yellow in color w/ fresh floral aromas, citrus fruits
- Bottle $60.00
Barbaresco, Riscossa, 2019, Piemonte, Italy
All wild strawberry and resolved tannin
- Bottle $80.00
Laurent Perrier, La Cuvee Brut Champagne
A unique style: freshness, elegance & purity
- Bottle $85.00
Primi
Cacio e Pepe
$27.00
Homemade linguini, pecorino Romano cheese, toasted black pepper, poached free-range organic brown egg, pickled truffles
Duetto di Ravioli alla Parmigiana
$30.00
Home-made ravioli duet: stuffed with butternut squash, amaretti cookies, Parmesan and the other w/ Swiss chard, ricotta & Parmesan, brown butter & sage sauce
Risotto con Radicchio Tardivo e Gorgonzola Dolce
$30.00
Risotto w/ Parmesan cheese, thyme, radicchio tardivo & sweet gorgonzola
Ragu D'anatra con Papardelle
$35.00
Home-made papardelle pasta w/ duck meat, garlic, onions, tomatoes, chicken stock, red wine, herbs & cinnamon, grated pecorino cheese
Cavatelli di Ricotta, Salsiccia e Broccoli
$28.00
Home-made cavatelli w/ fresh ricotta, spicy sausage, broccoli, & garlic
Tagliolini Freschi All'astice, Bisque Profumata e Pomodorini Confit
$37.00
Home made fettuccine w/ lobster bisque & confit of cherry tomateos
Secondi
Ossobuco di Cervo
$39.00
Braised venison ossobuco w/ onions, tomatoes, white wine & herbs served over polenta
Agnello Scottadito
$38.00
Lamps chops, served w/ sliced mixed grilled vegetables sautéed w/ onions, fingerling potatoes, red pepper coulis, oregano & black garlic mayo
Filetto di Manzo al Pepe Verde
$39.00
Beff tenderloin w/ green peppercorn sauce & cognac, layered potatoes w/ red wine
Pescatrice alla Marinara
$38.00
Fresh monk fish sautéed with leeks cherry tomatoes, white wine, chives, basil, lobster stock, fingerling potatoes, topped w/ head on shrimp served over riso venere (black rice)
Filetto di Orata con Verdure
$37.00
Baked royal dorade fillet served w/ fingerling potatoes, green beans, onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives, capers; side of zucchini & spinach sauce
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Italian
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 9:30pm
Friday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
11:30am - 9:00pm
About Us
La Tomate, a neighborhood bistro, features affordable regional Italian cuisine complimented by friendly service and warm ambiance in the heart of historic Dupont Circle.