Carbonara Menu
Known for its romantic, classy, and upscale ambiance, Carbonara in Arlington, VA offers a unique dining experience. The menu features traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist, showcasing a variety of antipasti, soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. One standout dish is the Bucatini Carbonara Tableside, prepared with a fiery cheese wheel for a theatrical touch. Customers rave about the generous portion sizes and exquisite flavors, making every bite a memorable experience. The attentive waitstaff, such as Talha, goes above and beyond to ensure a delightful dining experience for all patrons. With its intimate setting and delectable cuisine, Carbonara is the perfect spot for a special occasion or a casual night out. Don't miss out on trying their signature dishes and indulging in the perfect blend of flavors that this Italian gem has to offer.
ANTIPASTI
ARANCINI
italian arborio rice rolled & stuffed with mozzarella, bolognese meat, and tiny peas. 3 per order, served with homemade sunday sauce
BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP OREGANATA
jumbo shrimp wrapped in applewood bacon baked with mozzarella, breadcrumbs & italian seasoning with a butter white wine sauce
BURATTA DI MOZZARELLA ALLA CAPRESE
served with sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil
FRITTO MISTO
calamari, cherry peppers, zucchini, spicy marinara
ITALIAN LONG HOT PEPPERS
sausage, aged provolone, oreganata
MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA
creamy mozzarella cheese breaded and lightly fried, drizzled with a creamy vodka sauce
NONA'S MEATBALLS
40 year old family recipe, beef, veal & pork, rich blend of italian seasonings, finished in sunday sauce & parmigiano cheese
SAUTED PRINCE EDWARD MUSSELS
prince edward mussels sauted in red or white sauce
BAKED CLAMS OREGANATA
fresh clams stuffed with garlicky breadcrumbs baked in white wine and butter
TUNA TARTARE
avocado, mango & baby frise
CAPESANTE SCAMPI
jumbo scallops in scampi sauce served with italian polenta
CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
baked jumbo mushrooms stuffed with crab meat & Italian herbs
ANTIPASTO MISTO FOR TWO
an assortment of cured italian meats and cheese, with roasted vegetables
MINESTRONE
traditional italian vegetable soup
MIXED GREENS SALAD
cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, red onion slices, and shaved parmesan cheese in italian vinaigrette
BROOKLYN CAESAR SALAD
pancetta, grated parmigiano cheese & croutons
ZUPPA / INSALATAS
SANDWICHES
THE SINATRA
breaded chicken cutlet, slices of prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato, roasted peppers, basil topped with a balsamic glaze on hero bread
MILANO SPECIAL
salami, provolone, mortadella, capicola, prosciutto di parma, lettuce, tomato, onions, cherry peppers, oil, and vinegar on italian bread
THE JOE DIMAGGIO THIS IS A BIG HIT
made with our hand-rolled meatballs, with sunday sauce melted mozzarella, and romano cheese on italian bread
CLASSIC MARGHERITA
marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella & tomatoes
MEAT LOVERS
marinara sauce, cheese, pepperoni & italian sausage
SHROOM TOWN
marinara sauce, cheese, shiitake, button mushrooms & white truffle oil
RUSTICA
italian prosciutto spinach, white sauce
FLATBREAD
BAKED PASTA
GNOCCHI DELLA MAMMA
potato based dumplings baked with bolognese meat sauce, melted mozzarella cheese
THREE CHEESE BAKED ZITI
our creamy house three cheese filling with sunday sauce
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE
lightly battered eggplant baked with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella cheese, served with spaghetti
SHORT RIB LASAGNA
BUCATINI CARBONARA
homemade bucatini sauted with chopped sweet onion, pancetta, and egg yolk
CAPELLINI POMODORO
angel hair, cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic & fresh basil
CAVATELLI
broccolini, italian sausage, red wine sauce
FETTUCINE ALLA BOLOGNESE
ground angus beef, touch of cream and sunday sauce
ORECCHIETTE
artisanal pasta, broccolini, rock shrimp, creamy wine sauce with a touch of sunday sauce
PAPPARDELLE AMALFI
ground italian sausage, mushrooms in a rose cream sauce
SPAGHETTI & HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
served with sunday sauce
SPICY RIGATONI ALLA VODKA
with roasted chicken & shaved pecorino
SPINACH AGNOLOTTI
stuffed with spinach, italian cheese, cherry tomatoes shitake mushrooms, creamy truffle pesto sauce
TORTELLONI DI MICHAEL
stuffed with slow braised brisket of beef with a light sauce of mushrooms, brown butter a touch of cream
ZITI PRIMAVERA
mushrooms, grape tomatoes, peppers, spinach, broccoli in a light cream sauce
CAVATELLI POSITANO
broccolini, italian sausage, red wine sauce
ORECCHIETTE PASTA
artisanal pasta, broccolini, rock shrimp, cherry tomatoes, creamy wine sauce with a touch of sunday sauce
PASTA
CHICKEN
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA ALLA VODKA
vodka sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano served with spaghettini
POLLO MILANESE
breaded chicken breast, arugula, tomato, onion, parmigiano salad
POLLO PICCATA
boneless, tender white chicken breast sauted in a creamy lemon sauce, prepared with white wine, basil, and
POLLO TERNANA
stuffed chicken breast with smoked provolone and basil, mushrooms, seared asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes served over spaghetti
POLLO ARRABBIATA
boneless chicken, italian sausage, roasted potatoes, onions, spicy cherry peppers & wild mushrooms
POLLO ALLA MARSALA
seared scaloppini of chicken, wild mushrooms reduction, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
LINGUINE & CLAMS
fresh clams, chili flakes, garlic, natural juices
SHRIMP SCAMPI
linguini pasta with white wine garlic butter sauce
KING OF THE SEA LINGUINI CARDINALE
lobster meat, shrimp, grape tomatoes, green peas, mushrooms in a creamy cardinale lobster sauce
LOBSTER RAVIOLI ALLA VODKA
homemade ravioli filled with lobster meat, sauteed green peas
LOBSTER RISOTTO
arborio rice, asparagus, shallots cream butter parmigiana sauce
TAGLIATELLE LOBSTER & SHRIMP
in a lobster sauce.. the perfect combo!
SEAFOOD
SIDES
CRISPY BRUSSEL SPROUTS
apple, bacon & balsamic honey glaze
ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES
sliced potato with caramelized onion
SAUTED BROCOLLINI
SAUTED SPINACH
with garlic and oil
SPAGHETTI IN RED SAUCE
ROSEMARY ROSATED POTATOES
sliced potato with caramelized onion
ITALIAN CRME BRLE CHEESECAKE
ricotta cheesecake with a shortbread cookie crust, topped with blueberry & strawberry sauce
ITALIAN LEMON CAKE
pastry cream with a hint of lemon covered with pinenuts, almonds & powdered sugar
PISTACHIO RICOTTA DUSTED CAKE
pistachio and ricotta creams separated by sponge cake, decorated with crushed pistachios & dusted with powdered sugar
STUFFED CANNOLI
italian classic features the same old world recipe cream with a delicious shell
TIRAMISU
lady fingers, mascarpone, touch of espresso
WARM MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
vanilla gelato
ITALIAN CHEESECAKE
ricotta cheesecake with a shortbread cookie crust, topped with blueberry & strawberry sauce
DESSERT
STEAK
PRIME FILET TENDERLOIN WITH BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER TAILS
served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
PORCINI-RUBBED PRIME FILET
8 oz prime fillet, giant ravioli filled with porcini & truffle oil. served with parmesan potato pure & sauted asparagus
STEAK PIZZAIOLA
italian style, pan seared to perfection, then smothered in peppers, onions & mushrooms, slow-simmered in marinara sauce. served with spaghetti.
VEAL PARMIGIANA
breaded/pounded thinly, sunday sauce, parmigiano, mozzarella, served with spaghettini
VITELLO ALLA MARSALA
marsala wine produced in sicily since 1832, seared scaloppini of tender veal, wild mushrooms and veal reduction, served with fettuccine
VITELLO SALTIMBOCCA
scaloppini of tender veal with prosciutto, sage, and mozzarella cheese in a wine sauce, served with ziti pasta
VEAL SCALLOPINI SORRENTINO
fresh milk-fed veal topped with prosciutto, eggplant & mozzarella in a wine sauce with a touch of tomato served w/ spaghettini
