Welcome to Tesoro Trattoria & Pizzeria
We are dedicated to serving the best, most authentic Italian cuisine in D.C.
Welcome to our restaurant page! We strive to share with our patrons the most delicious food, by keeping in mind Italian tradition and authenticity, all while preparing our dishes with one main ingredient: love. Our location, tucked away in Van Ness, DC, features a main dining area, large bar and outdoor patio seating with wonderful city vibes and passerby while you enjoy your fare. Give us a call or stop by today to organize your next event, or simply treat yourself to a glass of vino or a delicious, memorable meal!
our menu
cutting board featuring prosciutto, sopressata, coppa, bresaola, gorgonzola, parmigiano, mixed olives (serves 2)
Bruschetta Rosetana
toasted bread topped with caciocavallo cheese and shaved truffle (2 pieces)
Calamari Fritti
fried calamari with fried zucchini and sweet potato fries
Caprese
heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, black pepper, balsamic reduction …sub Buffalo Mozzarella +$4
Focaccia
crispy pizza dough topped with olive oil, Kalamata olives and garlic
Minestrone
onions, carrots, potatoes, celery, zucchini, tomatoes, beans
traditional dish w/ homemade pasta, beans cooked in onion and pork soffritto base
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, anchovies, shaved Grana Padano with Caesar dressing …add chicken +$3 …add shrimp +$5
Greek Salad
mixed greens, feta, anchovies, cucumber, carrots, olives, vinaigrette dressing
Amatriciana
bucatini pasta, pancetta, spicy tomato sauce, onions
Carbonara
bucatini pasta, eggs, pancetta, pecorino, black pepper
Eggplant Parmigiana
layers of thinly sliced eggplant with tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
Fettuccine Bolognese
homemade egg fettuccine pasta w/ meat sauce
Fettucine Mediterranee
homemade egg fettucine with shrimp, calamari, crabmeat in a rosé cream sauce
Lasagna
layers of house made pasta sheets, filled with ricotta, mozzarella, mix of ground beef and veal
Orecchiette Con Cime di Rapa
orecchiette (ear-shaped) pasta with broccoli rabe, sausage, pepper flakes
Puttanesca
spaghetti, spicy tomato sauce, capers, anchovies, Kalamata olives
Spaghetti & Meatballs
spaghetti, tomato sauce, meatballs made with ground beef and ground veal
spaghetti with whole clams and bottarga (cured mullet roe, shaved) in a white wine sauce
Pollo Cacciatora
chicken breast, thighs and wings cooked down in tomato sauce with onions, carrots celery, garlic
Pollo Marsala
chicken breast in a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms
Salsiccia e Peperoni
mild pork sausage w/ roasted peppers
Tagliata di Manzo
10 oz. NY strip steak, arugula, cherry tomatoes, shaved Grana Padano, balsamic reduction
Vegetariana
mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, peppers
Valtellina
fresh mozzarella, basil, bresaola, Grana Padano, arugula
Rosetana
blend of homemade stracciatella and caciovallo cheeses, basil, roasted tomatoes, shaved truffle
Quattro Stagioni
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, artichoke, prosciutto, olives, mushroom
Quattro Formaggi
fresh mozzarella, basil, gorgonzola, Grana Padano, fontina cheeses
Pugliese
fresh mozzarella, basil, ricotta, broccoli rabe, sausage
Napoletana
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, capers, oregano, anchovies
Marinara
tomato sauce, basil, oregano
Margherita
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil
Calzone Classico
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms
Calabrese
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, spicy sopressata, sausage
Broccoli Rabe
Brussel Spouts
Cauliflower
Grilled Eggplant
Grilled Zucchini
Roasted Potatoes
Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed Spinach
All of the above entrees will be served with Chef’s choice of assorted fruits
Rigatoni Alla Nico
rigatoni with meat sauce
Pasta with Meatballs
Two mini burgers served with our home fries.
Francesco’s Sandwich
toasted white bread, avocado, mozzarella cheese
real taste of Italy
We cook with one key ingredient, and that's love.
25% Capacity Indoor Dine-In is Back!
We're OPEN for dine-in, takeout/delivery & catering
Address
4400 Connecticut Ave NW,
Washington DC, 20008, USA
Phone
Business Hours
*Hours are subject to change to due state-of-emergency/COVID-19 pandemic*
Email & Social Media
FB & IG: @tesoro.dc