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Osteria Marzano
6361 Walker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22310
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Lunch Menu
Dinner Menu
Dessert Menu
Easter Brunch
Lunch Menu
Chef Marzano's homemade fig jam is available for purchase!
Antipasti
Calamari
$13.95
A combination of rings and tentacles, floured and lightly fried. Served with fresh lemon and our signature marinara sauce
Bruschetta
$7.95
Diced tomatoes, EVOO, garlic, and basil on toasted bread
Short Rib Sliders
$11.95
Two tender, braised short rib sliders topped with fontina cheese and lettuce
Polpette
$12.95
Two large meatballs, spicy Marzano tomato sauce, and a scoop of ricotta
Carpaccio di Manzo*
$14.95
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin topped with arugula, sliced mushrooms, parmigiano shavings, and truffled lemon EVOO
Mussels PEI
$13.95
Served with garlic bread with your choice of preparation: Spicy tomato, oregano, and parmigiano; White wine, garlic, and parsley; Pancetta and ginger cream sauce
Arancini
$10.95
Fried saffron risotto balls, stuffed with ham and fontina cheese. Served with marinara sauce
Burrata
$16.25
Buffalo mozzarella filled with mozzarella cream. Served with Prosciutto di Parma, basil, and balsamic glaze. One of our favorites!
Truffled Raviolini
$9.95
Mini homemade ravioli, filled with veal, served in a truffle demi-glace
Soup
Minestrone
$6.00
A bowl of traditional, Italian vegetable soup in a chicken base broth. Very tasty!
Soup of the Day
$6.00
Ask your server about what Chef Marzano has created today!
Salad Entrées
Add: Chicken $6 | Salmon* $8 | Shrimp $8 | Steak* $8
Caesar*
Hearts of romaine, parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing
- Side $8.00
- Full $13.00
Arugula Salad
Parmigiano shavings, grape tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette
- Side $8.00
- Full $13.00
Farro Salad
An ancient grain, rich in protein and fiber! Served with baby kale, tomato, red onion, cucumber, gorgonzola crumbles, glazed walnuts, golden raisins, and drizzled with chianti red wine vinaigrette!
- Side $8.00
- Full $14.00
Insalata Mista
Mixed greens, chickpeas, cucumber, carrots, kalamata olives, grape tomato and balsamic vinaigrette
- Side $7.00
- Full $12.00
Insalata Marzano
Radicchio, romaine, radishes, ripe tomatoes, golden raisins, toasted pine nuts and white wine balsamic vinaigrette
- Side $7.00
- Full $12.00
Caprese
$12.95
Ripe tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt
Panini
All panini are served with a choice of hand cut Italian fries or salad
Chicken Parmigiana
$12.25
Chicken with melted mozzarella, tomato sauce, and grated parmesan on homemade ciabatta bread
Meatball Parmigiana
$12.25
Meatball with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese on homemade ciabatta bread
OM Pressed Panino
$13.95
Marinated grilled chicken breast, frisee, grilled bell peppers, provolone cheese, and arugula pesto (walnut allergy)
Marzano Prime Burger*
$16.25
10 oz. beef blend of short ribs, brisket, and chuck. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, provolone and grilled portobello mushroom on a brioche roll
Crab Cake Sandwich
$16.95
Jumbo lump crab cake, sriracha mayo, arugula, sliced tomato, and zucchini chips
Salumi & Formaggi
Tagliere di Salumi
$26.00
An assorted platter of the following cured meats: Soppressata, Cacciatorino, Prosciutto di Parma, Speck, and Salame Felino. Served w/toasted bread & spicy, pickled vegetables
Tagliere di Formaggi
$26.00
An assorted platter of the following Italian cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Toscano, Fontina, Robiola Due Latti and Gorgonzola drizzled with Virginia honey! Served w/ Chef Marzano's famous fig jam & hazelnuts!
Olives
$7.00
Mix of olives from Italy, Greece and France
Pasta
Add Ons: Large Meatball $4 | Chicken $6 | Large Shrimp $8 | Grilled Salmon* $8 | Whole Wheat Pasta $2 | Gluten Free Pasta $2
Risotto of the Day
Ask your server what Chef Marzano has created today!
Penne alla Vodka
$16.25
Penne pasta sautéed with smoked salmon and a pink vodka cream sauce
Bucatini All'amatriciana
$15.95
Bucatini with pancetta, onion, spicy tomato sauce, and pecorino cheese
Linguine alla Vongole
$16.95
Linguine with little neck clams and garlic in a white wine or marinara sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
$18.95
Homemade pasta with pancetta, white wine & egg yolk. Topped with poached egg
Agnolotti di Magro
$16.25
Homemade agnolotti filled with spinach and ricotta in a walnut cream sauce
Fettuccine alla Bolognese
$15.95
Homemade fettuccine pasta sautéed in a veal and pancetta bolognese sauce
Spaghetti alla Chitarra
$17.95
Homemade spaghetti with shrimp, zucchini, and capers in a spicy tomato sauce
Fettuccine Dell'Osteria
$15.95
Fettuccine pasta with a cream and parmigiano sauce
Tagliolini al Funghi e Crema
$15.95
Homemade tagliolini with sautéed mushrooms in a cream and parmigiano sauce
Ravioli di Short Rib Brasate
$16.50
Homemade ravioli filled with braised short rib in a porcini mushroom sauce
Lasagna alla Bolognese
$17.50
Layered pasta with bolognese sauce, besciamella, ricotta, and parmigiano
Spaghetti and Meatball
$15.95
Spaghetti in our OM tomato sauce. Served with our famous, large meatball!
Candied Bacon Mac & Cheese
$16.95
Orecchiette pasta baked in a 3-cheese sauce, bits of bacon inside, and topped with a large strip of candied bacon! One of our favorites!
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Salmone alla Griglia*
$17.95
Grilled Atlantic salmon (sushi grade) with sautéed broccolini, fingerling potatoes and salmoriglio
Fish & Chips
$19.95
Cod fried in olive oil with zucchini chips and Italian fries. Served with homemade aioli and spicy tomato sauce
Tonno*
$25.95
8 oz yellow fin tuna, cajun seasoned and seared. Served over homemade tagliolini pasta sautéed with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and EVOO. Topped with Chef's exquisite lemon-butter sauce!
Meat
OM Pork Chop*
$26.95
A 14 oz Berkshire Kurobuta, organic pork chop. Grilled and served with tricolored peppers, white wine sauce, fingerling potatoes, and grape tomatoes. If you like pork chops, then you'll love this one!
Veal Scaloppine
$24.50
One of Three Ways – Parmigiana, Marsala, or Piccata. All served with a side of pasta and vegetable of the day
Steak n' Fries
$24.95
Grilled hanger steak, served with handcut Italian fries and a red wine demi-glace
Short Rib
$24.95
Braised short rib with red wine, polenta mantecata and sautéed mushrooms
Chicken
$18.25
One of Three Ways – Parmigiana, Marsala, or Piccata. All served with a side of pasta and vegetable of the day
Pizza
All of our pizzas are 12" and we use Fresh mozzarella, of course!
OM Margherita
$16.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, grape tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Funghi
$15.00
Shiitake, cremini, and button mushrooms; mozzarella, fontina and grated parmesan
Pancetta & Uovo
$15.00
Italian bacon, home fries, mozzarella, and a fried egg
Pepperoni & Sausage
$15.00
Pepperoni, homemade Italian sausage, fresh mozzarella, and grated parmesan
Deborah
$15.00
Homemade sausage, green peppers, kalamata olives, and onion
Spicy Hawaiian
$15.00
Virginia ham, pineapple, jalapeño, mozzarella, and grated parmesan
Prosciutto e Arugula
$16.00
Mozzarella, pecorino, extra virgin olive oil, prosciutto di parma, and arugula
Create Your Own Pizza
Protein
Anchovies | Ham | Pepperoni | Meatball
- (each) $1.75
Vegetables
Arugula | Broccoli | Fresh Tomato | Garlic | Mushrooms | Roasted Peppers | Spinach | Zucchini | Fresh Jalapeno
- (each) $1.75
Sauces
$1.75
Alfredo | Bolognese | Arugula Pesto | Fresh Tomato (no upcharge)
Gourmet Toppings
Grilled Chicken | Prosciutto di Parma | Salame
- (each) $3.95
*May contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness; especially if you have certain medical conditions
Antipasti
Calamari
$13.95
A combination of rings and tentacles, floured and lightly fried. Served with fresh lemon and our signature marinara sauce
Tuna Tartare
$18.95
Sushi grade tuna, capers, roasted fennel, and lemon EVOO
Mussels PEI
$13.95
Served with garlic bread with your choice of preparation: Pancetta and ginger cream sauce; Spicy tomato, oregano, and parmigiano; White wine, garlic, and parsley
Carpaccio di Manzo*
$16.95
Thinly sliced beef tenderloin topped with arugula, sliced mushrooms, parmigiano shavings, and truffled lemon EVOO
Polpette
$12.95
Two large meatballs, spicy Marzano tomato sauce, and a scoop of ricotta
Bruschetta
$7.95
Diced tomatoes, EVOO, garlic, and basil on toasted bread
Burrata
$17.95
Buffalo mozzarella filled with mozzarella cream. Served with Prosciutto di Parma, basil, and balsamic glaze. One of our favorites!
Short Rib Sliders
$11.95
Two tender, braised short rib sliders topped with fontina cheese and lettuce
Arancini
$10.95
Fried saffron risotto balls, stuffed with ham and fontina cheese. Served with marinara sauce
Soup
Minestrone
$7.25
A bowl of traditional, Italian vegetable soup in a chicken base broth. Very tasty!
Soup of the Day
$7.25
Ask your server about what Chef Marzano has created today!
Salad Entrées
Add Ons: Chicken $6 | Salmon* $8 | Shrimp $8 | Steak* $8
Arugula Salad
Parmigiano shavings, grape tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette
- Side $8.00
- Full $13.00
Caesar*
Romaine wedge, parmigiano, croutons, and Caesar dressing
- Side $8.00
- Full $13.00
Farro Salad
An ancient grain, rich in protein and fiber! Served with baby kale, tomato, red onion, cucumber, gorgonzola crumbles, glazed walnuts, golden raisins, and drizzled with chianti red wine vinaigrette!
- Side $8.00
- Full $14.00
The Mista
Mixed greens, chickpeas, cucumbers, carrots, kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette
- Side $8.00
- Full $13.00
The Marzano
Radicchio, romaine, radishes, ripe tomatoes, golden raisins, toasted pine nuts, and white wine balsamic vinaigrette
- Side $8.00
- Full $14.00
Caprese
$12.95
Ripe tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella, basil, EVOO, and sea salt
Imported Formaggi & Salumi
All salumi are served with spicy, pickled vegetables. All formaggi are served with Chef Marzano's homemade fig jam and hazelnuts! Choose: 1 for $10 | 3 for $18 | 5 for $26
Cacciatorino
Salame dry-cured with garlic
Prosciutto di Parma
Dry-cured ham with salt and spices. This one melts in your mouth!
Soppressata
Spicy pork salame from Calabria. That's where Chef Marzano was born!
Speck
Dry-cured and lightly smoked prosciutto
Pecorino Toscano
Made in Tuscany. Slightly acidic, piquant, deep taste of sheep milk with a nutty finish
Olives
Mix of olives from Italy, Greece and France
Parmigiano Reggiano
Made in the Emilia Romagna region, with cow milk. This cheese has a hard, gritty texture and is fruity and nutty in taste
Fontina
Made in Valle d'Aosta, this semi-soft cheese is made from cow's milk and is meltingly smooth
Robiola Due Latti
Made in the Piedmont region, this mixed milk cheese (cow and sheep milk) is mild, savory, and creamy with a light lingering sweetness
Tomino
A fresh cow milk cheese that is marinated in a hot pepper oil
Gorgonzola
An Italian blue cheese, from Lombardia, made from cow milk
Pasta
Add Ons: Large Meatball $4 | Chicken $6 | Large Shrimp $8 | Grilled Salmon* $8 | Whole Wheat Pasta $2 | Gluten Free Pasta $2
Risotto of the Day
Ask your server what Chef Marzano has created today!
- MP
Penne alla Vodka
$18.95
Penne pasta sautéed with smoked salmon and a pink vodka cream sauce
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
$20.95
A hollow spaghetti with pancetta, onion, spicy tomato sauce, and pecorino cheese
Linguine alla Vongole
$19.25
Linguine with little neck clams and garlic in a white wine or marinara sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
$22.25
Homemade pasta with pancetta, white wine & egg yolk. Topped with a poached egg
Agnolotti di Magro
$18.25
Homemade pasta filled with spinach and ricotta in a walnut cream sauce
Fettuccine alla Bolognese
$17.95
Homemade fettuccine pasta sautéed in a veal and pancetta bolognese sauce
Spaghetti and Meatball
$18.50
Spaghetti in our OM tomato sauce. Served with our famous, large meatball!
Spaghetti alla Chitarra
$22.95
Homemade spaghetti with shrimp, zucchini, and capers in a spicy tomato sauce
Fettuccine dell'Osteria
$18.95
Homemade fettuccine pasta in a cream and parmigiano sauce
Ravioli di Short Rib
$19.95
Homemade ravioli filled with braised short rib in a porcini mushroom sauce
Tagliolini al Funghi e Crema
$18.00
Homemade tagliolini with sautéed mushrooms in a cream and parmigiano sauce
Lasagna alla Bolognese
$18.95
Layered pasta with bolognese sauce, besciamella, ricotta, and parmigiano
Candied Bacon Mac & Cheese
$18.95
Orecchiette pasta baked in a 3-cheese sauce, bits of bacon inside, and topped with a large strip of candied bacon! One of our favorites!
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Salmone alla Griglia*
$24.50
Grilled Atlantic salmon (sushi grade) with sautéed broccolini, fingerling potatoes and salmoriglio
Branzino
$26.95
Grilled Mediterranean sea bass with lemon caper sauce, angel hair pasta, and grilled broccoli rabe
Fish & Chips
$22.95
Cod fried in olive oil with zucchini chips and Italian fries. Served with homemade aioli and spicy tomato sauce
Zuppa di Pesce
$31.95
Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and calamari in a spicy tomato broth. Served with a side of penne arrabiata
Tonno*
$27.95
8 oz yellow fin tuna, cajun seasoned and seared. Served over homemade tagliolini pasta sautéed with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and EVOO. Topped with Chef's exquisite lemon-butter sauce!
Meat
Veal Scalloppine
$28.00
Prepared one of three ways – Parmigiana, Marsala, or Piccata. Served with a side of spaghetti pomodoro!
Chicken
$22.00
Prepared one of three ways: Parmigiana, Marsala, or Piccata. Served with a side of spaghetti pomodoro!
Ossobuco
$38.00
A large braised veal shank, served with vegetables and saffron risotto. So tender you can cut it with your fork!
Costoletta di Vitello
$34.00
A 16 oz, bone-in, grilled veal chop! Served with grilled mushrooms, broccoli rabe, and a red wine demi-glace
Hanger Steak Tagliata
$25.00
Served sliced with garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini, and a red wine demi-glace
Marzano Prime Burger
$16.50
10 oz Beef blend of short ribs, brisket, and chuck. Served with a portobello mushroom and provolone cheese
Short Rib
$28.00
Short rib braised with red wine, Served overtop polenta mantecata, fried onions, and sautéed mushrooms
9 Oz. Beef Tenderloin
Served with garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini, and a red wine demi-glace
- Market Price
14 Oz. Rib Eye
Served with garlic mashed potatoes, broccolini, and a red wine demi-glace
- Market Price
OM Pork Chop*
$28.00
A 14 oz Berkshire Kurobuta, organic pork chop. Grilled and served with tricolored peppers, white wine sauce, fingerling potatoes, and grape tomatoes. If you like pork chops, then you'll love this one!
Sides
Grilled Zucchini
$7.00Fingerling Potatoes
$7.00Sautéed Spinach
$7.00Vegetable of the Day
$7.00Broccolini
$7.00Italian Fries
$7.00Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$7.00Broccoli Rabe
$7.00Signature Pizzas
All of our pizzas are 12" and we use Fresh mozzarella, of course!
OM Margherita
$16.00
Tomato sauce, grape tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, and EVOO
Spicy Hawaiian
$15.00
Virginia ham, pineapple, fresh jalapeño, mozzarella, and grated parmesan
Deborah
$15.00
Homemade sausage, green peppers, kalamata olives, and onion
Funghi
$15.00
Shiitake, cremini & button mushrooms; mozzarella, fontina and grated parmesan
Prosciutto e Arugula
$16.00
Mozzarella & pecorino cheese, prosciutto di Parma, & arugula
Pepperoni & Sausage
$15.00
Pepperoni, homemade Italian sausage, mozzarella, & parmesan
Create Your Own Pizza
Sauces
$1.75
Alfredo | Bolognese | Arugula Pesto | Fresh Tomato (no upcharge)
Gourmet Toppings
Grilled Chicken | Prosciutto di Parma | Salame
- (each) $3.95
Protein
Anchovies | Ham | Pepperoni | Meatball | Homemade Sausage
- (each) $1.75
Vegetables
Arugula | Broccoli | Fresh Tomato | Garlic | Mushrooms | Roasted Peppers | Spinach | Zucchini | Fresh Jalapeno | Onions | Kalamata Olives | Artichoke | Pineapple
- (each) $1.75
*May contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions
Desserts and After Dinner Drinks
Tiramisu
$8.00
Coffee and liquor-soaked-layers of lady finger cookies, alternating with mascarpone cheese and chocolate. Best enjoyed with B&B (Benedictine & brandy)
Crème Brûlée
$8.00
A rich vanilla bean custard with a hard brown sugar brulee topping. Best enjoyed with Grand Marnier
Nutella Pizza (To Share)
$12.00
Nutella, pistachio, whipped mascarpone and baby marshmallows. Best enjoyed with Dow Port 12
Cannoli alla Siciliana
$8.00
Filled with homemade ricotta cream, chocolate chips and pistachio. Best enjoyed with Grappa Moletto
Chocolate Cake
$8.00
Chocolate layered cake with raspberry sauce. Best enjoyed with Amaretto di Saronno liqueur
Cheesecake
$8.00
Served with strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries. Best enjoyed with a glass of rose
Fresh Berries with Zabaione
$8.00
Mixed berries served with a very light custard sauce. Best enjoyed with St. Germain liqueur
Affogato al Caffe
$8.00
A shot of Illy espresso poured over top vanilla gelato. Best enjoyed with Kahlua liqueur
Gelati Misti
$8.00
A scoop of vanilla, pistachio and chocolate gelato. Best enjoyed with Chambord liqueur
Bonet
$8.00
Chocolate amaretto custard with caramel sauce. Best enjoyed with Glenmorangie whiskey
Om Sorbet
$8.00
Lemon sorbet served in a hollowed Sicilian lemon. Best enjoyed with a shot of lemon vodka
After Dinner Drinks and Cocktails
Illy Coffee (Decaf, Regular)
$3.85Illy Espresso (Decaf, Regular)
$3.75Illy Cappuccino (Decaf, Regular)
$5.00Liqueurs
Amaretto di Saronno
$7.00Bailey's Irish Cream
$6.00Fernet Branca
$9.00Frangelico
$6.00Grappa
$9.00Hennessey VS
$9.00Hennessey VSOP
$15.00Kahlua
$6.00Sambucca
$7.00Limoncello
$5.00Cocktails
Godfather
$9.00
Amaretto Di Saronno and Whiskey
KBC
$10.00
Kahlua, Bailey's, Illy Coffee and whipped cream
Butter-Me-Up
$11.00
Frangelico, Kahlua, apple, butterscotch schnapps, cream
Last Bite Martini
$12.00
Espresso, vanilla vodka, frangelico
Irish Coffee
$10.00
Jameson whiskey, Illy Coffee and whipped cream
To Start
French Toast
$12.00
Served with mixed berries, whipped cream and maple syrup
Zeppoli
$12.00
Homemade Italian donuts filled with ricotta cream. Served with chocolate ganache. Great for sharing!
Arugola Salad
$7.00
Fresh arugula leaves with parmigiano shavings & homemade balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
$7.00
If you like Caesar dressing, then you'll absolutely love ours!
Main
Nonna's Eggs
$14.00
Three poached eggs in our homemade, spicy tomato sauce. Served with garlic bread & roasted fingerling potatoes
OM Truffle Prime Burger
$16.00
Served with a fried egg, truffle oil, tomato, lettuce, pickles and Italian fries
Spaghetti Carbonara
$19.00
Homemade pasta with pancetta, garlic, white wine, egg yolk, topped with poached egg and hollandaise sauce
Crab Cake Sandwich
$16.00
Jumbo lump crab cake, arugula, sliced tomato and zucchini chips with sriracha mayo. Choice of Italian fries or small salad
Candied Bacon Mac & Cheese
$14.00
Orecchiette pasta baked in a 3-cheese sauce and pieces of candied bacon
Steak & Eggs
$23.00
Grilled black angus hanger steak served with two over easy eggs and Italian fries
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
$17.00
Served with roasted fingerling potatoes and shallots
Crab Cake Benedict
$19.00
Chef Marzano makes his patties with jumbo lump crab meat & his hollandaise sauce is UH-MAZING! Served with fingerling potatoes
Frittata
$13.00
Made with zucchini, spinach, tomatoes and mozzarella. Served with an arugula salad
Pizza Bianca Al Salmone
$17.00
Norwegian smoked salmon, smoked mozarella, egg mimosa, red onions, microgreens and lemon EVOO
Om-Elette
$14.00
With mixed mushrooms, green peppers, ham, spring onion, fresh tomato and mozzarella served with roasted fingerling potatoes
Chicken and Waffles
$18.00
Served with pure Maple syrup, whipped cream and candied bacon