"Rated Best New Restaurant"- YELP

Carbonara is officially Yelp’s Top 25 Best New Restaurants in the Country!

Chef Mike Cordero

About Us

Introducing "Carbonara," a culinary gem nestled in Arlington, Virginia, where classic Italian tradition meets DMV diners every night. Spearheaded by the renowned Chef Mike Cordero, this restaurant is a tribute to authentic Italian cuisine, hailing from the Cordero family's New York City heritage. "Carbonara" celebrates the art of handmade pasta, a testament to the respect and practice of old-school Italian cooking.
Indulge in classic dishes like Clams Oregenato, Chicken Culet Parmigiana, Gnocchi della Mamma, and Shrimp Scampi, each crafted with the finest ingredients and a touch of nostalgia. Complement your meal with selections from an exquisite wine bar, carefully curated to enhance the dining experience.
The restaurant's ambiance transports you to the charming Italian eateries of old New York, blending rustic charm with contemporary elegance. Chef Mike Cordero, with his 45 years of culinary expertise, has been recognized as a trailblazer in the DMV area, known for his innovative approach and commitment to quality.
Featured in prestigious publications like the Washington Times, Washington Post, and USA Today, Chef Cordero's creations at "Carbonara" not only tantalize the palate but also contribute to the community. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where every dish tells a story of passion, heritage, and culinary excellence.

We are closed Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 27)! Happy Thanksgiving!

Live Music Every Friday & Saturday | 7 PM – 10 PM

Wine Wednesday Every Wednesday | $35 Cordero WinesBottle of Red Blend or Sauvignon Blanc

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LUNCH MENU

Menu Created by Chef Mike CorderoExecutive Chef / Owner


  • *TUNA TARTARE

    $20

    avocado, mango & baby frisée

  • ARANCINI BALLS 

    $12

    italian arborio rice rolled & stuffed with mozzarella, bolognese meat , and tiny peas. served with sunday sauce

  • NONA'S CLASSIC MEATBALLS  

    $13

    40 year old family recipe, beef, veal & pork, rich blend of italian seasonings, finished in sunday sauce & parmigiano cheese

  • CLASSIC ITALIAN LONG HOT PEPPERS

    $15

    stuffed with italian sausage, spicy marinara sauce & melted provolone cheese

  • MEATBALL PARMIGIANA EGGROLLS

    $14

    chopped meatballs mixed with mozzarella & provolone cheese served with our homemade tomato sauce

  • SEARED OCTOPUS  

    $21

    cannellini beans in italian vinaigrette, crispy potatoes, roasted pepper sauce


  • FRITTO MISTO

    $14

    calamari, cherry peppers, zucchini, spicy marinara

  • BAKED CLAMS OREGANATA

    $17

    fresh clams stuffed with garlicky breadcrumbs baked in white wine and butter

  • BURATTA DI MOZZARELLA ALLA CAPRESE

    $14

    sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil & aged balsamic

  • MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA

    $14

    creamy mozzarella cheese breaded & lightly fried, drizzled with a creamy vodka sauce

  • BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP OREGANATA

    $17

    applewood bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp baked with mozzarella, breadcrumbs & italian seasoning in a butter white wine sauce

  • SAUTÉED PRINCE EDWARD MUSSELS 

    $15

    prince edward mussels sautéed in red or white sauce


  • MINESTRONE 

    $8

    traditional italian vegetable soup

  • ANTIPASTO MISTO FOR TWO 

    $25

    freshly sliced italian prosciutto, an assortment of cured italian meats and cheese, with roasted vegetables


  • MIXED GREENS SALAD 

    $12

    cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, red onion, shaved parmigiano cheese in italian vinaigrette

  • BROOKLYN CAESAR SALAD

    $12

    pancetta, fresh grated parmigiano cheese & homemade croutons


  • CLASSICA MARGHERITA

    $16

    marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella & tomatoes

  • MEAT LOVER’S

    $18

    marinara sauce, cheese, pepperoni & italian sausage


  • SHROOM TOWN

    $18

    marinara sauce, cheese, shiitake, button mushrooms & white truffle oil

  • RUSTICA

    $18

    italian prosciutto spinach, white sauce

served with seasoned roasted potatoes

  • MILANO SPECIAL

    $16

    prosciutto, salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, roasted peppers with oil & vinegar on hero bread

  • THE SINATRA

    $16

    breaded chicken cutlet, slices of prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato, roasted peppers, basil topped with a balsamic glaze on hero bread


  • THE JOE DIMAGGIO “THIS IS A BIG HIT”

    $16

    hand-rolled meatballs, sunday sauce, melted mozzarella & romano cheeseon italian bread


  • GNOCCHI DELLA MAMMA

    $19

    potato dumplings baked with bolognese meat sauce & melted mozzarella cheese

  • THREE CHEESE BAKED ZITI

    $18

    our creamy house three cheese filling with sunday sauce


  • PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE

    $19

    lightly battered eggplant baked with tomato sauce & melted mozarella cheese, served with spaghetti

*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS

- PAYMENT CAN NOT BE SPLIT MORE THAN 3 WAYS -

  • BUCATINI CARBONARA TABLE SIDE

    $23

    homemade bucatini sautéed with guanciale & egg yolk

  • SPAGHETTI & HOMEMADE MEATBALLS

    $17

    served with sunday sauce

  • TORTELLONI DI MICHAEL

    $19

    slow braised brisket & mushrooms in a light marsala brown butter sauce

  • ZITI PRIMAVERA

    $17

    mushrooms, grape tomatoes, peppers, spinach, broccoli in a light cream sauce

  • SPINACH AGNOLOTTI

    $18

    stuffed with spinach, italian cheese, cherry tomatoes shitake mushrooms, creamy truffle pesto sauce

  • SPICY RIGATONI ALLA VODKA

    $19

    with roasted chicken & shaved pecorino

  • FETTUCINE ALLA BOLOGNESE

    $18

    ground angus beef, touch of cream and sunday sauce

  • CAPELLINI POMODORO

    $16

    angel hair, cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic & fresh basil

  • ORECCHIETTE

    $21

    artisanal pasta, broccolini, rock shrimp, creamy wine sauce with a touch of sunday sauce

  • PAPPARDELLE AMALFI

    $18

    ground italian sausage, mushrooms in a rose cream sauce

  • FAMOUS CHICKEN PARMIGIANA ALLA VODKA

    $21

    vodka sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano served with spaghettini

  • POLLO PICCATA 

    $23

    boneless, tender white chicken breast sautéed in a creamy lemon sauce, prepared with white wine, basil, & capers, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini

  • POLLO MILANESE 

    $21

    breaded chicken breast, arugula, tomato, onion, parmigiano salad

  • SHRIMP SCAMPI

    $25

    linguini pasta with white wine garlic butter sauce

  • LINGUINE & CLAMS 

    $23

    fresh clams, chili flakes, garlic, natural juices

  • CATCH OF THE DAY


    please ask your server

  • SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI  

    $8


  • SAUTÉED SPINACH  

    $8

    with garlic and oil

  • SPAGHETTI IN SUNDAY SAUCE  

    $10


  • ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES  

    $8


  • CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

    $9

    apple, bacon & balsamic honey glaze

DINNER MENU

Menu Created by Chef. Mike CorderoExecutive Chef / Owner

  • *TUNA TARTARE

    $20

    avocado, mango & baby frisée

  • ARANCINI BALLS

    $13

    italian arborio rice rolled & stuffed with mozzarella, bolognese meat & peas served with sunday sauce

  • *CARPACCIO

    $20

    thin slices of prime filet, arugula, olive oil, fresh lemon, shaved parmigiano

  • BAKED CLAMS OREGANATA

    $19

    fresh clams stuffed with garlicky breadcrumbs baked in white wine and butter

  • CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS

    $19

    baked jumbo mushrooms stuffed with crab meat & italian herbs 

  • CLASSIC ITALIAN LONG HOT PEPPERS

    $15

    stuffed with italian sausage, spicy marinara sauce & melted provolone cheese

  • FRITTO MISTO 

    $17

    calamari, cherry peppers, zucchini, spicy marinara

  • SAUTÉED PRINCE EDWARD MUSSELS

    $19

    prince edward mussels sautéed in red or white sauce

  • NONA’S CLASSIC MEATBALLS

    $14

    40 year old family recipe, beef, veal & pork, rich blend of italian seasonings, finished in sunday sauce & parmigiano cheese

  • MEATBALL PARMIGIANA EGGROLLS

    $14

    chopped meatballs mixed with mozzarella & provolone cheese, served with our homemade tomato sauce

  • MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA

    $16

    creamy mozzarella cheese breaded & lightly fried, drizzled with a creamy vodka sauce

  • SEARED OCTOPUS

    $21

    cannellini beans in italian vinaigrette, crispy potatoes, roasted pepper sauce

  • BURATTA DI MOZZARELLA ALLA CAPRESE

    $17

    sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil & aged balsamic 

  • BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP OREGANATA

    $19

    applewood bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp baked with mozzarella, breadcrumbs & italian seasoning in a butter white wine sauce

  • ANTIPASTO MISTO FOR TWO 

    $29

    tableside freshly sliced italian prosciutto, an assortment of cured italian meats and cheese, with roasted vegetables

  • BROOKLYN CAESAR SALAD

    $13

    pancetta, fresh grated parmigiano cheese & homemade croutons

  • MIXED GREENS SALAD

    $13

    cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, red onion, shaved parmigiano cheese in italian vinaigrette

  • MINESTRONE

    $9

    traditional italian vegetable soup

  • BUCATINI CARBONARA TABLE SIDE

    $29

    homemade bucatini sautéed with chopped sweet onion, pancetta, and egg yolk with a touch of cream

  • SPAGHETTI & HOMEMADE MEATBALLS

    $23

     served with sunday sauce

  • SPICY RIGATONI ALLA VODKA 

    $25

    with roasted chicken & shaved pecorino

  • TORTELLONI DI MICHAEL

    $27

    stuffed with slow braised brisket of beef with a light sauce of mushrooms, brown butter a touch of cream

  • ZITI PRIMAVERA

    $21

    mushrooms, grape tomatoes, peppers, spinach, broccoli in a light cream sauce

  • FILET MIGNON ZITI

    $27

    filet mignon tips, sautéed onions, mushrooms, peppers in a brandy sauce

  • SPINACH AGNOLOTTI

    $25

    stuffed with spinach, italian cheese, cherry tomatoes , shitake mushrooms, creamy truffle pesto sauce

  • FETTUCINE ALLA BOLOGNESE

    $25

    ground angus beef, touch of cream and sunday sauce

  • CAPELLINI POMODORO

    $19

    angel hair, cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic & fresh basil

  • ORECCHIETTE

    $29

    artisanal pasta, broccolini, rock shrimp, cherry tomatoes, creamy wine sauce with a touch of sunday sauce

  • PAPPARDELLE AMALFI

    $25

    ground italian sausage, mushrooms in a rose cream sauce

  • PRIME SHORT RIB LASAGNA

    $29

    layers of fresh pasta sheets, italian ricotta & mozzarella cheese, layers of prime short rib

  • GNOCCHI DELLA MAMMA

    $27

    potato based dumplings baked with bolognese meat sauce, melted mozzarella cheese

  • THREE CHEESE BAKED ZITI

    $25

    our creamy house three cheese filling with sunday sauce

  • PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE

    $25

    lightly battered eggplant baked with tomato sauce & melted mozzarella cheese, served with spaghetti

*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS

- PAYMENT CAN NOT BE SPLIT MORE THAN 3 WAYS -

  • *PORCINI-RUBBED PRIME FILET WITH 15-YEAR AGED BALSAMIC

    $59

    8 oz. prime fillet, in a porcini mushroom sauce. served with parmesan potato purée & sautéed asparagus

  • CHARRED CHICKEN SAVOY

    $25

    We brought the famous Belmont Tavern Chicken Savoy to Carbonara!
    1/2 chicken marinated savoy style with roasted potatoes and broccolini

  • FAMOUS CHICKEN PARMIGIANA ALLA VODKA

    $35

    vodka sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano served with spaghettini

  • POLLO PICCATA

    $31

    tender boneless chicken breast sautéed in a creamy lemon sauce, prepared with white wine, basil, & capers, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini

  • POLLO ALLA MARSALA

    $31

    seared scaloppini of chicken, wild mushrooms reduction, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini

  • CHICKEN PARMIGIANA HOMEMADE GNOCCHI

    $35

    gnocchi smothered in a vodka sauce

  • VEAL PARMIGIANA 

    $39

    breaded/pounded thinly, sunday sauce, parmigiano, mozzarella, served with spaghettini 

  • VEAL SCALLOPINI SORRENTINA

    $39

    veal with eggplant, prosciutto, spinach topped with melted mozzarella, tomato wine sauce served with spaghettini

  • VITELLO SALTIMBOCCA 

    $39

    scaloppini of tender veal with prosciutto, sage & mozzarella in a wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini

  • *TAGLIATELLE LOBSTER & SHRIMP

    $39

    in a lobster sauce the perfect combo!

  • *LOBSTER RAVIOLI ALLA VODKA

    $39

    homemade ravioli filled with lobster meat, sautéed peas

  • *CRAB CAKE RAVIOLIS

    $39

    jumbo raviolis filled with crab cake stuffing, sautéed with shrimp, crab & scallops in a rosé sauce

  • *LINGUINE & CLAMS

    $29

    fresh clams, chili flakes, garlic, natural juices

  • *SHRIMP SCAMPI 

    $35

    linguini pasta with white wine garlic butter sauce

  • *KING OF THE SEA LINGUINI CARDINALE

    $49

    lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels, tomatoes, peas, & mushrooms in a creamy cardinale lobster sauce

  • SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI

    $8


  • SAUTÉED SPINACH  

    $8

    with garlic and oil

  • SPAGHETTI IN SUNDAY SAUCE  

    $10


  • ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES  

    $8


  • CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

    $9

    apple, bacon & balsamic honey glaze

*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS

- PAYMENT CAN NOT BE SPLIT MORE THAN 3 WAYS -

FINISHING TOUCHES

  • STUFFED CANNOLI

    $9

    italian classic features the same old world recipe cream with a delicious shell

  • TIRAMISU

    $10

    lady fingers, mascarpone, touch of espresso

  • ITALIAN CRÈME BRÛLÉE CHEESECAKE

    $10

    ricotta cheesecake with a shortbread cookie crust, topped with blueberry & strawberry sauce

  • WARM MOLTEN CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE

    $12

    with vanilla gelato

  • PISTACHIO RICOTTA DUSTED CAKE

    $10

    pistachio and ricotta creams separated by sponge cake crushed pistachios & dusted with powdered sugar

  • ITALIAN LEMON CAKE

    $10

    pastry cream with a hint of lemon covered with pinenuts, almonds & powdered sugar

  • PISTACHIO

    $8

  • VANILLA

    $8

  • COOKIES & CREAM - cream & chocolate sauce

    $8

  • DULCE DE LECHE CARAMEL

    $8

  • ANGEL'S ENVY BOURBON ESPRESSO AFFOGATO

    $14

    angel's envy bourgon, galliano espresso liqueur, averna amaro, and housemade vanilla gelato

  • PISTACHIO AFFOGATO

    $15

    pistachio butter, pistachio and vanilla liqueurs, with espresso and housemade pistachio gelato

  • TAYLOR FLADGATE

    $11

    10 year old tawny porto

  • TAYLOR FLADGATE

    $23

    30 year old tawny porto

  • FONSECA BIN No 27

    $9

    reserve porto

  • FONSECA LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE

    $12

    2016 vintage porto

  • FRANCESCA

    $12


  • MOLETTO GRAPPA DI NEBBIOLO

    $12


ASK FOR THE COCKTAIL MENU TO TRY ONE OF OUR DELICIOUS ESPRESSO MARTINIS
*May contain eggs or nuts

WINE MENU

  • CLARA C FIORI DI PROSECCO CUVÈE BRUT

    $15 / $59

    VENETO, ITALY

  • CA' DEL BOSCO FRANCIACORTA

    $17 / $79

    LOMBARDY. ITALY

  • CLARA C FIORI DI PROSECCO ROSÉ

    $15 / $59

    VENETO, ITALY

  • CORDERO SAN GIORGIO EXERGIAMOSCATO D'ASTI

    $15 / $59

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • MORO RINALDINI - LAMBRUSCO DELL'EMILIA

    $15 / $59

    EMILIA-ROMAGNA, ITALY

  • FERRARI BRUT

    $79

    TRENTINO-ALTO ADGIE, ITALY

  • MOET & CHANDON BRUT IMPERIAL

    $159

    CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE

  • DOM PERIGNON BRUT

    $279

    CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE

  • CORDERO BLEND

    $14 / $59

    ST HELENA, CALIFORNIA

  • PARKRAVAN PAPI PRUNICCE CABERNETSANGOIVESE

    $16 / $69

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • FRESCOBALDI CASTIGLIANI CHIANTI

    $16 / $69

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • BAILEYANA PINOT NOIR

    $16 / $69

    EDNA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

  • ILLUMINATI RIPAROSSO MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO

    $16 / $69

    ABRUZZO, ITALY

  • TENUTA REGALEALI LAMÛRI NERO D'AVOLA

    $16 / $69

    SICILY, ITALY

  • CORDERO SAUVIGNON BLANC

    $14 / $59

    ST HELENA, CALIFORNIA

  • BRAVIUM RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY

    $16 / $69

    SONOMA, CALIFORNIA

  • TRENTINO PINOT GRIGIO

    $15 / $59

    TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE, ITALY

  • DONNA LAURA ALI SANGIOVESE ROSATO

    $14 / $59

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • DOMINIQUE ET JANINE CROCHET SANCERRE

    $18 / $79

    LOIRE, FRANCE

  • BATASIOLO GAVI DI GAVI 2021

    $79

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • FEUDO MONTONI GRILLO DELLA TIMPA 2022

    $89

    SICILY, ITALY

  • BENANTI ETNA BIANCO 2022

    $89

    SICILY, ITALY

  • BORGO CONVENTI SAUVIGNON COLLIO 2020

    $79

    FRUILI-VENEZIA GIULIA

  • KURTATSCH - CORTACCIA SAUVIGNON

    $69

    TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE, ITALY

  • ALLEGRINI LUGANA OASI MANTELLINA DOC 2022

    $79

    LOMBARDY, ITALY

  • JERMANN DREAMS BIANCO CHARDONNAY 2021

    $99

    FRIULI, ITALY

  • PATZ & HALL CHARDONNAY 2019

    $89

    SONOMA, CA

  • SLANDER PINOT NOIR 2022

    $109

    ST HELENA, CALIFORNIA

  • TORNATORE ETNA ROSSO 2019

    $89

    SICILY, ITALY

  • PALAZZO DELLA TORRE VENETO 2020

    $79

    VENETO, ITALY

  • PIO CESARE BABRERA D’ALBA 2022

    $99

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • BROCCARDO LANGHE NEBBIOLO 2022

    $79

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • RENATO RATTI OCHETTI NEBBIOLO D’ALBA 2021

    $99

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • BRUNO GIACOSA NEBBIOLO D’ALBA 2020

    $99

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • TENUTA CARRETTA BRIC PARADISO ROERO RISERVA 2017

    $109

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • VITE COLTE, SPEZIE BARBARESCO 2015

    $108

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • ORIN SWIFT 8 YEARS IN THE DESERT 2022

    $79

    NAPA VALLEY, CAL

  • TINAZZI CORVINA 2021

    $79

    VENETO, ITALY

  • CASTELLO VERRAZZANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2021

    $89

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • FONTERUTOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2018

    $99

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • TENUTA ARCENO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2021

    $99

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • COL D’ORCIA ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2021

    $99

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • ARNALDO CAPRAI MONTEFALCO ROSSO 2021

    $79

    UMBRIA, ITALY

  • ADANTI MONTEFALCO ROSSO 2018

    $79

    UMBRIA, ITALY

  • CANTINE ERMES EPICENTRO NERO D’AVOLA RISERVA 2019

    $89

    SICILY, ITALY

  • TALAMONTI “TRE SAGGI” MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2018

    $99

    ABRUZZO, ITALY

  • SANTA CATERINA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2020

    $129

    ABRUZZO, ITALY

  • FONTANAFREDDA BAROLO 2019

    $109

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • CORDERO DI MONTEZEMOLOBAROLO MONFALETTO

    $119

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • BORGOGNO, NO NAME NEBBIOLO CANNUBI FOSSATI 2020

    $139

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • BORGOGNO, BAROLO CANNUBI FOSSATI 2018

    $209

    PIEDMONT, ITALY

  • VILLALTA XIX AMARONE 2017

    $119

    VENETO, ITALY

  • BERTANI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA VALPANTENA 2020

    $159

    VENETO, ITALY

  • QUILT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022

    $109

    NAPA VALLEY, CA

  • FAUST CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021

    $149

    NAPA VALLEY, CA

  • PHILIP MAZZEI CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015

    $139

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • BANFI MAGNA CUM LAUDE TUSCAN ROSSO 2021

    $99

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • IL FAUNO DI ARCANUM TUSCAN ROSSO 2020

    $119

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • GAJA CA’MARCANDA PROMIS TUSCAN ROSSO 2021

    $129

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • DONNA ARTEMISIA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2018

    $139

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • LA TOGATA, BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2018

    $159

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2019

    $179

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • CASTIGLION DEL BOSSO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2017

    $189

    TUSCANY, ITALY

  • FIERAMONTE AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLACLASSICO RISERVA 2016

    $529

    VENETO, ITALY

COCKTAIL MENU

  • THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN

    $19

    Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Espolon Reposado Tequila, Vermouth rosso, date & walnut reduction, Orange Bitters

  • THE RICH AND FAMOUS

    $19

    Russell's Reserve Bourbon, Bumbu xo Aged Rum, plum/orange/clove housemade Syrup, Cynar over a diamond cube crafted by “The Ice Queen” & smoked to perfection

  • LA VITA È BELLA

    $18

    Empress Rose Gin, ginger and rosemary syrup, topped with a beet, citrus, raspberry foam

  • NAPLES IS CALLING

    $15

    Olive oil washed Cirrus Vodka, basil, and tomato-infused dry vermouth, with caper juice. Stirred, not shaken

  • ON AN EVENING IN ROMA

    $17

    Bulldog Gin, Campari, Trincheri sweet vermouth, lemon and lime juices, with a touch of egg white and cranberry juice

  • SPRITZ STRAORDINARIO

    $17

    Aperol, Skyy Blood Orange Vodka, freshly squeezed orange & lemon juice, poured over prosecco

  • ESPRESSO MARTINI FLIGHT

    $47

    Pick 3 for the flight OR just one for $17:● PISTACHIO ESPRESSO MARTINI● FERRERO ROCHER ESPRESSO MARTINI● S'MORES ESPRESSO MARTINI● TIRAMISU ESPRESSO MARTINI● DUBAI WHITE CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MARTINI● BISCOTTI COOKIE ESPRESSO MARTINI● TURTLE CHEESECAKE MARTINI

  • SPRITZES

    $14

    ● APEROL SPRITZ● CAMPARI SPRITZ● ITALICUS SPRITZ● HUGO SPRITZ

  • APEROL

    $10

  • CAMPARI

    $12

  • CYNAR

    $10

  • ST. GERMAIN

    $12

  • DOMAIN DE CANTON

    $10

  • ITALICUS

    $13

  • AMARO NONINO

    $14

  • AVERNA AMARO

    $12

  • FRANGELICO

    $10

  • SAMBUCA

    $10

  • FERNET

    $10

  • DISARONNO AMARETTO

    $12

  • GRAND MARNIER

    $14

  • LIMONCELLO

    $10

  • GRIND ESPRESSO LIQUEUR

    $8

  • BAILEY'S

    $11

  • MOZART CHOCOLATE

    $10

  • ANGEL'S ENVY BOURBON ESPRESSO AFFOGATO

    $14

    Angel’s Envy Bourbon, espresso, Galliano Espresso Liqueur, Averna Amaro, housemade vanilla gelato

  • PISTACHIO AFFOGATO

    $15

    Skyy Vodka infused with vanilla, pistachio butter, espresso

  • MATCHA IN VIENNA

    $15

    Matcha, honey, vanilla, topped with lavender mascarpone cream, & a hint of lemon

  • AUTUNNO SPRITZ

    $13

    Apple cider, mint, & lemon juice, topped with blood orange soda

  • AUTUNNO SPRITZ

    $13

    Apple cider, mint, & lemon juice, topped with blood orange soda

  • APPLE BUTTER ESPRESSO MARTINI

    $15

    Apple butter, honey/cinnamon syrup, & espresso

Don’t See your favorite past Carbonara cocktail? Just ask, we can make it!Created for Carbonara by Beverage Director Kat Basile*Some beverages may include nuts or eggs

HAPPY HOUR MENU

2:30PM - 5:30PMMONDAY - FRIDAYBAR ONLY

  • APEROL 

    $11

  • NEGRONI SBAGLIATO

    $11

  • LIMONCELLO

    $10

  • L'APERITIVO NONINO

    $11

  • SEASONAL SPRITZ

    $11

  • MONTEPULCIANO

    $11

  • SANGIOVESE

    $11

  • CHARDONNAY

    $11

  • PINOT GRIGIO

    $11

  • ROSÉ (still or sparkling)

    $11

  • PERONI 

    $6

  • FORST LAGER

    $6

  • CUVEE BRUT

    $11

  • PROSECCO

    $11

  • AHI TUNA FUSED WITH ROASTED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

    $10


  • MINI CHICKEN PARMIGIANA SLIDERS

    $10


  • FLATBREAD PIZZA

    $10

    with prosciutto & caramelized onions sunday sauce

  • ITALIAN MEATBALL SLIDERS

    $10


  • ARANCINI WITH SUNDAY SAUCE

    $10


  • MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA IN OUR VODKA SAUCE

    $10


  • TRUFFLE PARMESAN POTATO WEDGES

    $10

    with melted cheese & garlic aioli sauce

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CATERING & PRIVATE EVENTS

Whether you’re planning a celebration, corporate lunch, or special gathering, Carbonara makes it easy to bring people together over great food. Choose between pick-up catering—perfect for serving our signature Italian favorites at your own venue—or a private event buy-out at our warm and elegant restaurant. Fill out the form to order or contact our Events Manager at: moc.ytilatipsoHoredroC%40selaStnevE & 571.830.8370

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We can't wait to bring you the deliciously good vibes of Carbonara. If you have any questions or want more information, please submit this form.

Address

3865 Wilson Blvd,Arlington, VA 22203

Hours

MONDAY - FRIDAY11:30AM to 10PM
SATURDAY12 noon to 10PM
SUNDAY12 noon to 10pm

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