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Laporta's Restaurant
1600 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Brunch Menu
Monday & Tuesday Night Dinner Special
Jazz Schedule
Kid's Menu
Restaurant Week
Dinner Menu
Small Plates
Mussels Roma
$16.99
in Tomato Broth
gluten-free
Mussels Verde
$16.99
with minced herbs lemon garlic butter broth
gluten-free
Mussels Cantonese
$16.99
with sopressata, ginger broth
gluten-free
Crisply Fried Calamari
$18.99
With a tangy lemon vinegar seafood barbecue sauce
Bruschetta
$18.99
Roma tomato and black olive relish with brie, goat cheese and garlic toast
Rich Onion Tart
$19.99
Sweet onions in a pie shell with Saga bleu cheese soufflée topped with Vermont cheddar cheese and almonds
Mushroom Rounds
$16.99
Chopped mushrooms sautéed in herbed lemon cream served with toasted buttered rounds
Braised Pork Belly
$18.99
apples and caramelized onions, topped with maple syrup bourbon glaze
Hummus with Olive Tapenade
$16.99
Served with Naan
Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie Plate
Roquefort, Manchego and Taleggio Cheese
with dry aged soppressata and capocollo
- For Two $25.99
Salads
Asian Salad
Chopped greens with Mint, granny smith apples, crushed peanuts, and ginger dressing Available in Small or Large
- $13.99
- $19.99
- Grilled Chicken
- $8.99
- Grilled Salmon
- $9.99
- 3 Jumbo Shrimp
- $9.99
- 6 oz Steak
- $11.99
Classic Ceasar
Romaine tossed with crouton and Caesar dressing Available in Small or Large
- $13.99
- $19.99
- Grilled Chicken
- $8.99
- Grilled Salmon
- $9.99
- 3 Jumbo Shrimp
- $9.99
- 6 oz Steak
- $11.99
Stanton Salad
Mixed greens with Kalamata olives, ring onions, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, Feta cheese and creamy balsamic dressing. Available in small or large
- $13.99
- $19.99
- Grilled Chicken
- $8.99
- Grilled Salmon
- $9.99
- 3 Jumbo Shrimp
- $9.99
- 6 oz Steak
- $11.99
Mesclun Salad
Mixed greens with asparagus, dates, seared soppressata and terragon dressing Available in small and large
- $13.99
- $19.99
- Grilled Chicken
- $8.99
- Grilled Salmon
- $9.99
- 3 Jumbo Shrimp
- $9.99
- 6 oz Steak
- $11.99
Pastas
All pastas are available as appetizers for $15.99. Whole wheat pasta or gluten free pasta available
Pasta Laporta
$26.99
Penne pasta with Italian sausage in a lightly spiced tomato sauce with red and green peppers and fennel seed
Chicken Fettuccine
$25.99
Julienned chicken tossed in olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese
Tutta Mare
$29.99
Jumbo shrimp and fresh clams, sauteed with a white wine butter over a nest of linguine with a pinch of crushed red pepper
Entrees
Veggie Cakes
$31.99
House made Vegetable Cakes, browned in olive oil and baked over a puree of red bell pepper with asparagus and sweet potato chips
tree-nut-free, shellfish-free
Allergens
dairy, egg
Broiled Fresh Mahi-Mahi
$38.99
Mahi Mahi fillet over jasmine rice with a spicy green coconut curry broth with sweet peppers and cilantro
gluten-free
Allergens
dairy, shellfish
Virginia Brook Trout
$33.99
Fresh Virginia Trout fillets rolled in French mustard and herbed bread crumbs sautéed in olive oil and served over jasmine rice an lime beurre blanc
shellfish-free
Allergens
dairy
Seared Salmon Fillet
$34.99
North Atlantic Maine Salmon topped with bleu cheese and mango salsa served with asparagus and jasmine rice with a sweet soy reduction
shellfish-free
Allergens
dairy, soy
Chicken Envoltine
$35.99
Boneless Chicken Breast stuffed with feta cheese, spinach and roasted red bell pepper wrapped in apple wood smoked bacon roasted and finish with a thyme reduction. Served with Savory Bread pudding. *Can Be made Gluten Free by request*
shellfish-free
Allergens
dairy
Bourbon Barbeque Hanger Steak
$37.99
Sliced aged hanger steak marinated in Makers Mark Bourbon. Grilled, bar-b-qued and served with our southern style mac and cheese
shellfish-free
Allergens
dairy
New York Strip Steak
$47.99
Grilled twelve ounce Angus Beef Strip Loin on a bed of demi-glace with roasted potato and fresh vegetable
shellfish-free, gluten-free
Seared Pork Schnitzel
$36.99
Tenderloin medallions seared golden brown with parmesan cheese and a garlic, lemon butter white wine sauce
shellfish-free
Allergens
dairy, egg
Side Dishes
Olive Oil Plate
$4.99
with herbs, parmesan and garlic
Southern Style Macaroni and Cheese
$9.99Linguini marinara
$9.99Fettucine Alfredo
$9.99Roasted Chef Potato
$6.99
gluten-free
Creamed parmesan rice
$9.99Dan's Savory Bread Pudding
$8.99
made with mushrooms and onions and Vermont cheddar cheese
Stewed Tomatoes
$8.99Roasted Cauliflower
$6.99Flash Fried Spinach
$8.99Sauteed Spinach
$8.99Trio of mushrooms in braised butter
$8.99Grilled Asparagus with Shaved Romano
$9.99Waffle Fries
$8.99House Cut Fries
$8.99Sweet Potato Fries with Balsamic Reduction
$8.99
*consuming raw or undercooked eggs or meats may increase your risk of food borne illness, cooked to your specification upon request.
Small Plates
Crisply Fried Calamari
$18.99
as available, with a tangy lemon vinegar seafood barbecue sauce
Bruschetta
$18.99
roma tomato and black olive relish with brie, goat cheese and garlic toast
vegetarian
Rich Onion Tart
$19.99
sweet onions in a pie shell with a saga bleu cheese soufflée
vegetarian
Mushroom Rounds
$16.99
chopped mushrooms sautéed in herbed lemon cream served with toasted buttered rounds
Braised Pork Belly
$18.99
apples and caramelized onions, topped with maple bourbon glaze
Hummus with Olive Tapenade
$16.99
served with toasted naan
vegetarian
Mussels
Mussels Roma
$16.99
in tomato broth
gluten-free
Mussels Verde
$16.99
with minced herbs lemon garlic butter broth
gluten-free
Mussels Cantonese
$16.99
soppressata with ginger broth
Soups & Salads
Lobster Bisque
$14.99Soup of the Day
$12.99Caesar Salad
tossed with croutons and Caesar dressing Available in small or large
- $13.99
- $19.99
- Grilled Chicken
- $8.99
- Grilled Salmon
- $9.99
- 3 Jumbo Shrimp
- $9.99
- 6 oz Steak
- $11.99
Asian Salad
Chopped greens with mint, granny smith apples, crushed peanuts and ginger dressing. Available in small or large
vegetarian
Allergens
peanut
- $13.99
- $19.99
- Grilled Chicken
- $8.99
- Grilled Salmon
- $9.99
- 3 Jumbo Shrimp
- $9.99
- 6 oz Steak
- $11.99
Mesclun Salad
Mixed greens with asparagus, dates, seared sopressata and terragon dressing. Available in small or large
- $13.99
- $19.99
- Grilled Chicken
- $8.99
- Grilled Salmon
- $9.99
- 3 Jumbo Shrimp
- $9.99
- 6 oz Steak
- $11.99
Stanton Salad
mixed greens with kalamata olives, ring onions, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, feta cheese and creamy balsamic dressing Available in small or large
- $13.99
- $19.99
- Grilled Chicken
- $8.99
- Grilled Salmon
- $9.99
- 3 Jumbo Shrimp
- $9.99
- 6 oz Steak
- $11.99
Pastas
all pastas are available as appetizers for $15.99, whole wheat pasta and gluten free pasta available on request
Pasta Laporta
$26.99
penne pasta with italian sausage in a lightly spiced tomato sauce with red and green peppers and fennel seed
Chicken Fettuccine
$25.99
julienned chicken tossed in olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and parmesan cheese
Tutta Mare
$29.99
jumbo shrimp and fresh clams, sautéed with a white wine butter over a nest of linguine with a pinch of crushed red pepper
Entrees
Broiled Fresh Mahi Mahi
$38.99
Mahi Mahi fillet over jasmine rice with a spicy green curry coconut broth with sweet peppers and cilantro
gluten-free
Virginia Brook Trout
$33.99
fresh virginia trout fillets rolled in french mustard and herbed bread crumbs sautéed in olive oil and served over jasmine white rice with a lime berre blanc
Seared Salmon Fillet
$34.99
North Atlantic Maine Salmon topped with bleu cheese and mango salsa served with asparagus with sweet soy reduction
gluten-free
Chicken Envoltine
$35.99
boneless chicken breast stuffed with feta cheese, spinach and roasted red bell pepper wrapped with apple wood smoked bacon roasted and finished with a fresh thyme reduction
gluten-free
Veggie Cakes
$31.99
House made vegetable cakes, browned in olive oil and baked over a puree of red bell pepper with asparagus and sweet potato chips
vegetarian
Bourbon Bar-B-Que Hanger Steak*
$37.99
sliced aged hanger steak marinated in makers mark bourbon grilled, bar-b-qued and served with our southern style mac and cheese
Seared Pork Schnitzel
$36.99
tenderloin medallions seared golden brown with parmesan cheese and a garlic, lemon, butter and white wine sauce
Remember, Margaret Bakes Everyday!
the list changes frequently so ask about one of the many made-daily seasonal desserts
Try These Favorites
godiva chocolate mousse cake, carrot cake, strawberry fleurette
Side Orders
Olive Oil Plate, Parmesan and Garlic
$4.99
gluten-free
Southern Style Macaroni and Cheese
$9.99
vegetarian
Linguini Marinara
$9.99
vegetarian
Fettuccine Alfredo
$9.99
vegetarian
Roasted Chef's Potato
$6.99
gluten-free
Creamed Parmesan Rice
$9.99
gluten-free
Flash Fried Spinach
$8.99
vegetarian
Stewed Tomatoes
$6.99
vegetarian
Garden Green Vegetable
$6.99
vegetarian
Sautéed Spinach
$8.99
vegetarian
Trio of Mushrooms Braised in Butter
$8.99
gluten-free
Grilled Asparagus with Shaved Romano
$9.99
gluten-free
Dan's Savory Bread Puding
$8.99
Sautéed mushrooms and onions tossed in a savory bread and finished with cheddar cheese
vegetarian
Roasted Cauliflower
$6.99
vegetarian
Waffle Fries
$8.99Sweet Potato Fries with Balsamic reduction
$8.99House Cut Fries
$8.99
*consuming raw or undercooked eggs or meats may increase your risk of food borne illness cooked to your specification on request - notice of the alexandria health department
Small Plates
Crisply Fried Calamari
$18.99
With a tangy seafood lemon vinegar barbecue sauce
Mushroom Rounds
$16.99
Chopped mushrooms sautéed in herbed lemon cream served with toasted buttered rounds
Bruschetta
$17.99
Romano tomato and black olive relish with Brie, goat cheese and garlic toast
Grilled Portebello Mushroom
$17.99
Served with blanched asparagus and goat cheese and a roasted poblano pepper puree
Rich Onion Tart
$18.99
Sweet onions in a pie shell with Saga bleu cheese soufflé topped with Vermont cheddar cheese
Burratta
$16.99
served over mesclun greens with heirloom tomatoes (as available) and balsamic vinaigrette
Braised Pork Belly
$18.99
apples and caramelized onions with Maple bourbon glazw
Hummus with Olive Tapenade
$13.99
served with toasted naan
Mussels Roma
$16.99
in a tomato broth
Mussels Verde
$16.99
in a minced herb and lemon garlic butter broth
Soups & Salads
Lobster Bisque
$13.99Soup of the Day
$11.99Caesar Salad
$10.99
Romaine Greens with Caesar Dressing and house made crutons
House Salad
$10.99
Mixed Greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives and Blue cheese crumbles. With an Italian Vinaigrette
Mesclun Salad
$10.99
Mesclun Greens with Daikon radish, beets and Fresh fruit. With pear emulsion dressing
Harvest Salad with Grilled Chicken
$18.99
Grilled chicken over mixed greens with corn kernels, dates and ginger dressing
Seafood Salad
$21.99
Grilled fresh fish of the day over Romaine and mesclun greens
Stanton Salad
$24.99
Grilled Jumbo shrimp over green leaf lettuce with artichoke hearts and homemade shoestring potatoes drizzled with a balsamic cream vinegar dressing
Greek Salad
$22.99
Calamada olives, ring onions, Feta cheese and seared pork loin served over greens with balsamic vinaigrette
Summer Salmon Salad
$24.99
Broiled fresh filet of salmon over Romaine and mesclun greens with fresh fruit and pear emulsion
Orzo Salad
$13.99
Chilled orzo salad with kalamata olives, feta and balsamic vinaigrette.
- Grilled Chicken
- $8.99
- Shrimp
- $11.99
Pastas
All pastas are available as appetizers for - $15.99
Pasta Laporta
$21.99
Penne pasta with Italian sausage in a lightly spiced tomato sauce with red and green peppers and fennel seed
Chicken Fettuccine
$23.99
Julienned chicken tossed in olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese
Tutta Mare
$27.99
Jumbo shrimp and fresh clams, sautéed with a white wine butter over a nest of linguine with a pinch of crushed red pepper
Salmon Fettuccine
$24.99
Fresh salmon over fettuccini noodles with a dill infused cream
Wild Mushroom Pasta
$23.99
Shiitake and Button mushrooms tossed in olive oil with pimento and spinach over penne
Cheese Ravioli
$21.99
reggiano and ricotta ravioli with buton and oyster mushrooms over a bed of marinara, topped with folded sweet basil
Entrees
Short stack side order of pancakes $6.99; basket of fresh baked breads $3.99
Steak and Eggs
$29.99
Sirloin steak medallion with scrambled eggs and hash browned potatoes with fresh asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce
French toast
$17.99
Golden brown Brioche rolled in milled oats and almonds with fresh berry coulis and pure Vermont Maple syrup
Eggs Benedict
$18.99
Poached eggs and ham over toasted Brioche topped with Hollandaise Sauce
Seafood Crepes
$24.99
Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops, Shrimp and Talapia wrapped in a homemade crepe and draped in Amontillado cream
Virginia Brook Trout
$23.99
Fresh Virginia trout fillet rolled in French mustard and herbed bread crumbs,sautéed in olive oil and served over jasmine white rice with a lime berre blanc
Roasted pepper frittata
$18.99
Three egg frittata with roasted peppers, onions, prosciutto and reggiano Parmigiano
Seared Pork Schnitzel
$23.99
Tenderloin medallions seared golden brown with Parmesan cheese and a garlic, lemon, butter and white wine sauce
American breakfast
$18.99
Two eggs any style with choice of bacon or sausage, grits or hash browns, toast, muffin or biscuit
Almond Encrusted Tilapia
$19.99
Fresh fillets of Tilapia braised in Olive Oil and served with Dill, cucumber and yogurt relish and Jasmine rice
Entree
Mussels
Served Over Spaghetti with a white wine garlic cream
Lasagna
Prepared with fresh ricotta, mozzarella, ground beef and the chef's tomato sauce, seasoned with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese
Almond Encrusted Tilapia
Fresh fillet of Tilapia braised in olive oil served with dill, cucumber and yogurt relish and Jasmine rice
Toscano Chicken
Chicken Breast and Italian sausage with fresh tomato and onion over spaghetti
Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken breast sauteed and topped with tomato sauce and provolone cheese, served with pasta.
Broiled Select Fresh Fish
Fillet cut and topped with fresh,sweet basil, drizzled with garlic white wine sauce
Linguine Vongole
Tossed with baby clams, parsley and white wine sauce
Mr. Laporta's Spaghetti and Meatballs
True Italian meat sauce simmered all day with his herbs and spices
Half-Chicken Cumberland
Herb roasted chicken braised with an orange glaze
Weekly Schedule
The Best in Local Live Music
Monday Night
6:00-9:00 Jim West Solo Piano
Tuesday Night
6:00- 9:00 Antonio James Solo jazz piano
Wednesday Night
6:00-9:00 1st Wednesday: Steve Ragsdale 2nd Wednesday: Ken Kilpatrick Band 3rd Wednesday: Ester Haynes 4th Wednesday: James Bazen Trio
Thursday Night
6:00-9:00 Ken Kilpatrick and Friends; Contemporary Jazz
Friday Night
7:00-11:00 Satin Doll Trio; Torch Songs
Saturday Night
7:00- 11:00 Sharon Clark Trio; Jazz Standards
Sunday
Brunch: 11:30am- 3:00pm Various Artists Dinner: 6:00pm- 9:00pm Walt Johns Trio
Kid's Food
Caesar Salad
$4.99Fresh fruit cup
$4.99Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken
$9.99Chicken fingers with fries
$9.99Spaghetti with a meatball
$9.99Cheese pizza
$9.99Mac and Cheese
$9.99French Toast with fruit and Bacon
$9.99
Available on Sundays only 11:00-3:00
Scrambled eggs, bacon and toast
$9.99
Available on Sundays only 11:00-3:00
First Course Choice
Traditional Caesar Sald
Asian Salad
Mesclun Greens, Mint, Tart Apple and Peanuts with Ginger Dressing
Soup of the Day
Entree Choice
Virginia Brook Trout
Fresh Virginia Trout fillets rolled in French mustard and herbed bread crumbs sautéed in olive oil and served over Jasmine rice with a lime berre blanc
Pasta Laporta
Penne pasta with Italian sausage in a lightly spiced tomato sauce with red and green peppers and fennel seed
Seared Salmon Fillet
North Atlantic Maine salmon topped bleu cheese and mango salsa served with asparagus and a sweet soy reduction
gluten-free
Chicken Fettuccine
Julienned chicken tossed in olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese
Seared Pork Schnitzel
Tenderloin medallions seared golden brown with parmesan cheese and a garlic, lemon, butter and white wine sauce
Veggie Cakes
House made vegetable cakes, browned in olive oil and baked over a puree of red bell pepper with asparagus and sweet potato chips
vegetarian
Chicken Envoltine
Boneless chicken breast stuffed with feta cheese, spinach and roasted red bell pepper wrapped with apple wood smoked bacon roasted and finished with a fresh thyme reduction
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Traditional
Burgers
Italian
Pizza
Sandwiches
Seafood
Vegetarian
American - Contemporary
Gluten-Free
Pasta
Meals
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
About Us
Laporta's Restaurant follows the creative lead of executive chef and owner Douglas Laporta's desire to create a place for extraordinary food in a casual, comfortable setting, perfect for relaxing with friends. Laporta's has an attentively serviced contemporary dining room perfect for a romantic evening out, special occasion or private party, combined with an adjoining intimate Jazz lounge to decompress after work or just while the evening away. Sip a strawberry mojito or one of the many other made from scratch cocktails from our extensive drink list, relax and listen to the live jazz featured nightly. The lounge has the warmth and friendly feel of a locals bar yet with the same excellence of service and consistency of food quality that defines our dining room and exemplifies the restaurant as a whole. The menu features inventive fresh seafoods and hearty pastas complemented by the provincial-style desserts of Margaret Laporta. Their culinary skills, combined with a delightfully warm atmosphere, make for the perfect dining experience.