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Introducing the menu at L’Ardente, a trendy and upscale Italian restaurant in Washington, DC, offering a variety of options for all occasions. From delicious Cicchetti like the Focaccia Rosemary and Polpette meatballs to mouth-watering pizzas such as the Margherita and Agnello, the menu is diverse and full of flavor. Antipasti choices like the Verde Butter Lettuce and Carciofi Grilled Artichoke provide fresh and unique options for starters. The signature 40-layer lasagna has received rave reviews for its lightness and perfect balance of flavors. With options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets, L’Ardente caters to a wide range of preferences. The classy and intimate ambiance, combined with attentive service, makes dining at L’Ardente a truly memorable experience. Make sure to try the famous lasagna and delectable focaccia for a dining experience you won't forget.

Cicchetti Pizza Antipasti Pasta Per La Tavola Desserts Insalata Dolce Piatti

Cicchetti

Cicchetti

Focaccia

Rosemary | Fleur de Sel | Tomato Tapenade Vegan
$9.00

Cavolfiori

Fried Cauliflower | Chili-Garlic Aioli Vegetarian
$13.00

Arancini

Saffron | Mozzarella | Calabrian Chile Oil Vegetarian
$14.00

Prosciutto Di Parma

Fig Preserves | Grilled Focaccia | EVOO Dairy-Free
$20.00

Polpette

Beef & Pork Meatballs | Pomodoro | Caciocavallo Cheese
$16.00

Margherita

Pomodoro | Fresh Mozzarella | Basil | Sicilian Oregano | EVOO Vegetarian
$18.00

Americana

Pomodoro | Aged Pepperoni | Fresh Mozzarella | Sicilian Oregano
$22.00

Funghi

Morel Mornay | Wild Mushrooms | Parmigiano Vegetarian
$23.00

Agnello

Lamb Merguez | Feta Harissa | Red Onion | Green Olive | Vine Tomato | Mint
$24.00

Mortadella

Mortadella | Stracciatella | Pesto | Red Onion | Arugula | Balsamic - Contains Nuts
$21.00

Uovo pizza

Farm Eggs | Feta | Calabrian Chili | Parsley Vegetarian
$18.00

Pizza

Pizza

Antipasti

Antipasti

Verde

Butter Lettuce | Fennel | Cucumber | Orange | Avocado | Lemon Dressing Vegan Gluten-Free
$16.00

Cesare

| Little Gem Lettuce | Preserved Lemon | Anchovy Dressing | Mint Breadcrumbs
$18.00

Carciofi

Grilled Artichoke | Lemon | Calabrian Chili | Parmigiano | Mint | EVOO Vegetarian Gluten-Free
$18.00

Carote

Yogurt | Lemon | Pistachio | Pesto Vegetarian Gluten-Free Contains Nuts
$18.00

Verdure Grigliate

Brussels Sprout, Zucchini, Broccoli, Green Beans, Pear, Baby Kale, Ginger Vegan
$20.00

Polpo

Grilled Octopus | Patatas Bravas | Olives Contains Shellfish Gluten-Free Dairy-Free
$32.00

Gamberi

Grilled Prawns | Black Garlic | Pomegranate Molasses | Lemon Contains Shellfish Gluten-Free Dairy-Free
$26.00

Burrata Romesco

Sundried Tomato | Pine Nuts | Olive Dust | Fresh Herbs | Pane Bianco Vegetarian Contains Nuts
$21.00

Calamari Fritti

Spicy Pomodoro Shellfish Diary-Free
$18.00

Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco

Roma Tomato | Basil | EVOO Vegan
$20.00

Cacio e Pepe

Pecorino | Black Pepper Vegetarian
$22.00

Ravioli

Ricotta | Goat Cheese | Baby Spinach | Lemon Butter Vegetarian
$22.00

Linguine ai Frutti di Mare

Crab | Scallops | Prawns | Squid | Spicy Pomodoro | Breadcrumbs Contains Shellfish
$36.00

Rigatoni alla Carbonara

Pancetta | Pecorino | Black Pepper | Confit Yolk
$26.00

Zucca

Sausage Rag | Parmigiano | Basil | Fennel Pollen
$27.00

Papardelle

White Rag | Veal | Mushroom Cream | Green Chili
$34.00

Lasagna

40 Layers | Short Rib Sugo | Truffle Mornay | Sottocenere Cheese
$38.00

Girasoli Seasonal

Butternut Squash Ravioli | Sage Brown Butter | Parmigiano | Pumpkin Seeds Vegetarian
$26.00

Maccheroni

Chicken | Zucchini | Pesto | Pecorino | Lemon Contains Nuts
$23.00

Bugatini Cacio e Pepe

Pecorino | Black Pepper Vegetarian
$22.00

Linguine Puttanesca

Tomato | Anchovy | Olives | Calabrian Chili | Breadcrumbs Dairy Free
$22.00

Gnocchi

Lamb Rag | Leek Soffritto | Tomato | Harissa | Peas
$27.00

Strozzapreti Bolognese

Beef & Veal Ragu | Pomodoro | Parmigiano
$26.00

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Pecorino | Black Pepper Vegetarian
$22.00

Pasta

Pasta

Per La Tavola

Per La Tavola

Whole Grilled Branzino

Fennel | Tomato | Olives | Salmoriglio Sauce Dairy-Free Gluten-Free
$78.00

Pollo alla Cacciatora

Whole Grilled Chicken | Peppers | Lemon | Capers | Gluten-Free Dairy-Free
$58.00

Vitello Parmigiana

Breaded Veal Loin | Pomodoro | Caciocavallo Cheese | Mozzarella
$84.00

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

32 oz | Dry Aged | Mathurini Sauce Gluten-Free
$135.00

Vitello Parmigiano

Breaded Veal Loin | Pomodoro | Mozzarella | Maccheroni alla Parmigiana
$84.00

Gianduja S'Mores

Gianduja Mousse | Candy Bar Caramel | Graham Cracker | Toasted Meringue Contains Nuts
$16.00

Forza Azzurri

Blueberry Cake | Lemon Buttercream | Blueberries | Basil
$15.00

Amore Mora

Lime Mousse | Blackberry Compote | Lime Curd | Angel Food Cake Gluten Free
$15.00

Desserts

Desserts

Insalata

Insalata

Farro

Ancient Grain | Kale | Carrot | Dried Cherry | Pine Nuts | Feta | Mint Vegetarian Contains Nuts
$18.00

Caldi

Charred Radicchio, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli & Green Beans | Pear | Arugula | Ginger Gluten-Free Vegan
$18.00

Bombolini

Donuts | Hazelnut Custard | Cinnamon Sugar | Crme Anglaise Vegetarian Contains Nuts
$15.00

Rotolo alla Cannella

Cinnamon Brioche Roll | Cream Cheese Icing | Blueberry-Orange Vegetarian
$16.00

Italian Toast

Brled Focaccia | Vanilla Custard | Macerated Berries | Soft Whipped Cream Vegetarian
$17.00

Dolce

Dolce

Piatti

Piatti

Crostino al Salmone

Seylou Toast | Hot-Smoked Salmon | Trout Roe | Pickled Pepper | Quail Egg
$24.00

Uova in Purgatorio

Sausage Sugo | Two Poached Eggs | Burrata | Fresh Herbs | Pane Bianco
$24.00

Polenta di Carne

Short Rib Rag | Peppers | Olives | Beech Mushrooms | Two Sunny Eggs
$38.00

Bistecca e Uova

Beef Tenderloin | Mathurini Sauce | Scrambled Eggs | Rosemary Potatoes
$44.00