Retrobottega Menu
Located in the heart of Washington, DC, Retrobottega offers a trendy and intimate dining experience specializing in Italian tapas and small plates. With a diverse menu that includes vegetarian options, this upscale restaurant is perfect for dinner gatherings or special occasions. Customers rave about the rich flavors of dishes like pappardelle with short ribs and prosciutto with melon, as well as the complimentary focaccia and olive oil with a unique spice twist. The attentive wait staff, including server Ariana, enhances the overall dining experience with excellent service and helpful recommendations. The cozy ambiance with outdoor seating and views of the kitchen adds to the charm of Retrobottega. Whether you're craving traditional Italian favorites or looking to try something new, Retrobottega delivers an unforgettable dining experience.
Dessert & Coffee
Tiramisu
Molten Lava Cake
Chocolate fondant cake with vanilla gelato.
Apple Tart
Home made crispy pastry with spiced apple filling, vanilla gelato and caramel sauce
Almond Galette
Almond cake, vanilla gelato
Cynar
artichoke based - a house favorite
Ramazzotti
burnt orange & cola
Averna
anise, citrus, rosemary & sage
Casoni Originale
caramel, orange & caradmom
Braulio Amaro Alpino
Lightly spicy and bittersweet. clove, dried fruit, cola, liquorice and bitter bark
Nonino Amaro
Bittersweet, with hints of caramel, vanilla and allspice
Espresso
Americano
Latte
Cappuccino
Tea
Classic Negroni
Spring Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Gin Tonic
Spring Gin, Rosemary, Tonic
Retro Spritz
Prosecco, Casoni aperitivo
Penicillina
Home made ginger beer, rye, lime
Lambrusco Spritz
Lambrusco, Prosecco, orange
Retro Passion
Passionfruit liqueur, El Silencio Mezcal, lime
Cocktails
Beer & Wine
PINOT GRIGIO - HOUSE WHITE
SAUVIGNON BLANC-VENTO DI MARE
MONTECAPPONE - VERDICCHIO
CAPRANERA - FALANGHINA
PECORINO- UMANI RONCHI
SOAVE- TAMELLINI
PALA - VERMENTINO
ALI ROSE - SANGIOVESE
LA GIOIOSA PROSECCO BRUT
CLARA C PROSECCO ROSE' BRUT
VERDICCHIO BRUT- SARATARELLI
PERONI - PILSNER
HELLBENDER IGNITE IPA
MENABREA - AMBER ALE
HOUSE RED
LAMBRUSCO-RINALDINI
ANDRIAN - PINOT NOIR
COL DEI VENTI - NEBBIOLO
DONNAFUGATA-NERO D'AVOLA BLEND
LU RAPPAIO - PRIMITIVO
RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA - FARINA
CHIANTI BRAMOSIA-D LAURA
TOMMASO GAMBINO-CABERNET
TOLAINI AL PASSO - SUPERTUSCAN
BOLGHERI ROSSO- MICHELE SATTA
BARBARESCO COL DEI VENTI - NEBBIOLO
CINELLI COLOMBINI - BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
AMARONE FARINA - CORVINA
CA’VIOLA- BAROLO
Arancini
Fried risotto, ground beef, fontina cheese.
Carciofi
Fried artichokes hearts, caper aioli
Polpette
All beef, marinara, shaved parmesan
Rosticciana
Baby pork ribs, balsamic glaze
Mozzarella In Carrozza
Fried mozzarella, truffle oil
Calamari
Grilled, romesco, Salmoriglio
Arrosticini
Grilled lamb skewers, pinzimonio
Bar Menu
Dinner
Ravioli
Burrata filling, creamy vodka sauce
Cavatelli
Rabbit, white wine, fava beans, briciole di pane
Pappardelle
Wild mushrooms, black pepper butter
Tagliarini
Duck, marinara, red wine, marjoram
Lasagna
Bolognese, ricotta, mozzarella
Gnocchi
Pork sausage, broccolini, stracchino cheese
Tortelloni
Stuffed pasta with spinach and ricotta, marinara, sautéed spinach
Pappardelle Beef Short Rib
Whole stewed beef short rib, bone in, beef stock
Basil Fusilli
Basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese
Bucatini
Guanciale, sharp pecorino, black pepper, egg yolk
Rigatoni
Slow- braised ragu of ground beef, red wine, and tomato (Bolognese)
Seafood Chitarra
Squid ink pasta, shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, salmon in a seafood sauce.
Chef’s Antipasto
Pecorino, taleggio, speck, finocchiona , pickled vegetables, grapes, crostini.
Arancini
Fried risotto, ground beef, cheese
Carciofi
Fried artichokes, homemade aioli
Fritto Misto
Calamari, Shrimp, Fish, Zucchini, Garlic Aioli, Pomodoro.
Bruschetta
One crostino with baby heiloom tomato, basil, and balsamic. One crostino with homemade sausage and Taleggio.
Insalata Della Casa
Mixed greens, tomatoes, fennel, lemon dressing
Caprese Salad
Heirloom tomatoes, balsamic, basil
Charred Octopus
Romesco, fingerling potatoes, fennel salad, grilled octopus
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Raw beef tenderloin, shaved Parmigiano, fennel, capers
Prosciutto E Polenta
Thinly sliced Prosciutto San Daniele, polenta fries, paprika aioli
Zuppa Di Giorno
Ask your server for more information!
Agnello
Lamb terrine, green pea risotto, roasted carrots
Branzino
Branzino filet, bright fennel sauce, sweet potato gnocchi
Beef Stufato
Beef cheeks, cipollini onions, carrots, brown butter polenta, lemon and parsley gremolata
Duck Confit
Radicchio and Gorgonzola risotto, crispy duck confit, Demi glaze
