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The best of Italian in Washington D.C.
bites
$11
the bruschetta
tomatoes, kalamata olives, parmesan, basil, olive oil
$11
$12
the mozzarella
homemade lightly breaded mozzarella triangles fried, served with marinara
$12
$18
the calamari
fried calamari, herb aioli, and marinara sauce
$18
$7
garlic bread
garlic and parmesan spread
$7
$10
the hummus
roasted red pepper hummus, carrot and celery sticks, pita points
$10
$14
lillies meatballs
parmesan and crostini
$14
$16
the wings
spicy chicken wings tossed in buffalo sauce, celery, and carrot sticks
$16
$18
the chesapeake mushroom
mushrooms stuffed with crab, served with light cream sauce
$18
$20
shrimp scampi
sautéed shrimp with lemon garlic white wine sauce, garnished with tomatoes & garlic crostini
$20
sandwiches
$18
manchester turkey
smoked turkey, crème brie, cucumber, avocado, mixed greens, herb aioli
$18
$16
hummus veggie panini
hummus, zucchini, eggplant, spinach, mozzarella, tomatoes, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette
$16
$20
crab cake sandwich
fresh jumbo lump Maryland-style crab cake served with our signature tartar or cocktail sauce
$20
$17
reuben sandwich
choice of corned beef or chicken, melted swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing
$17
$17
chicken caesar panini
grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, caesar dressing
$17
$17
chicken parmesan sandwich
chicken breast topped with marinara, melted mozzarella. served on toasted bread
$17
$18
the cheese steak
grilled steak, provolone, sautéed onions and peppers, baguette
$18
$16
meatball sub
homemade meatballs with marinara sauce and provolone cheese. choice of fruit or fries
$16
$16
the lillies burger
half pound angus, lettuce, tomato, onion, herb aioli
$16
plates
$16
l pasta marinara
linguini, sautéed spinach, onion, mushrooms, and basil marinara sauce
$16
$22
CHICKEN PARMESAN
lightly breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella served with linguini marinara garnished with vegetables
$22
$18
tortellini
cheese-stuffed tri-color tortellini, light pesto cream sauce or marinara
$18
$18
lasagna
baked layers of pasta stuffed with eggplant, zucchini, and broccoli with mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheese, tomato basil marinara sauce. garnished with garlic bread
$18
$22
mushroom ravioli
ravioli stuffed with mushrooms, romano cheese, and mozzarella in light cream sauce
$22
$18
genovese
penne pasta, julienne vegetables, light cream pesto sauce
$18
$18
bolognese
traditional Italian meat sauce served with pappardelle
$18
$16
linguini & meat sauce
al dente linguini in a rich tomato sauce with savory ground beef, garlic, onions, and Italian herbs
$16
$22
chicken piccata
sautéed chicken breast with garlic, white wine, and lemon caper sauce, served with linguini & vegetables
$22
$22
schnitzel
lightly breaded chicken breast, two eggs over easy, roasted potatoes, arugula, artichoke, tomatoes, & mozzarella
$22
$22
herb chicken
herb-marinated chicken served with rice pilaf, sautéed vegetables, and lemon butter sauce
$22
$28
the new yorker
grilled New York strip steak in a demi-glaze sauce, roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables
$28
seafood
$20
shrimp scampi
sautéed shrimp with lemon garlic white wine sauce, garnished with tomatoes & garlic crostini
$20
$28
lobster ravioli
lobster-stuffed ravioli, garlic red pepper sauce, garnished with sautéed shrimp & spinach
$28
$28
shrimp florentine
sautéed shrimp, garlic, spinach, artichoke, tomatoes, linguini, light cream pesto sauce or marinara sauce
$28
the greens
$18
the beet
beets, goat cheese, avocado, walnuts, mixed greens, house vinaigrette
$18
$17
the greek
mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, red onions, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, feta, house vinaigrette
$17
$18
the quinoa
quinoa, chopped mozzarella, tomato, cilantro, mixed greens, fresh squeezed lemon, cold pressed olive oil
$18
$17
the caesar
romaine, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese
$17
$18
the tropic
mixed greens, avocado, hearts of palm, tomatoes, artichoke, hard boiled egg, kalamata olives, house vinaigrette
$18
$18
the date
strawberries, walnuts, dates, cranberries, goat cheese, mixed greens, pomegranate vinaigrette
$18
$26
the paillard
lightly breaded chicken breast, arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella, artichokes, lemon, cold pressed olive oil
$26
soups
tomato basil soup
cup 5 - bowl 6
lemon chicken soup
cup 5 - bowl 6
dessert
$11
limoncello mascarpone torte
sicilian lemon-infused sponge cake and italian mascarpone topped with european white chocolate curls
$11
$11
tiramisu
mascarpone custard layered with whipped cream,rum and coffee soaked ladyfingers
$11
$11
torta di formaggio
ny style brulee cheesecake drizzled with raspberry sauce or plain ny style cheesecake
$11
$11
cannoli siciliana
crisp, sweet crunchy shell filled with ricotta cheese and flavored with shaved almonds
$11
$11
chocolate cake
triple layered chocolate cake
$11
$11
chocolate truffle cake
** gluten free
$11
$11
sorbet / ice cream
seasonal flavor
$11
$11
ice cream shot
seasonal flavor with choice of kahula, sambuca orfrangelico
$11
$11
the “l” brownie
served with choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream
$11