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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.
LUNCH MENU
ANTIPASTI
GRANDMA PIE
ZUPPA & INSALATAS
ITALIAN SANDWICHES
CLASSIC ITALIAN BAKED PASTAS
PASTAS
ARANCINI BALLS
$12
italian arborio rice rolled & stuffed with mozzarella, bolognese meat , and tiny peas. served with sunday sauce
CARPACCIO
$17
thinly sliced beef, arugula,olive oil, fresh lemon, shaved parmigiano
NONA'S CLASSIC MEATBALLS
$13
40 year old family recipe, beef, veal & pork, rich blend of italian seasonings, finished in sunday sauce & parmigiano cheese
MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA
$13
creamy mozzarella cheese breaded & lightly fried, drizzled with a creamy vodka sauce
TRIO BAKED CLAMS
$15
9 assorted clams, casino, oreganata and rockefeller
BURATTA DI MOZZARELLA ALLA CAPRESE
$14
sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil & aged balsamic
ITALIAN LONG HOT PEPPERS
$13
sausage, aged provolone, oreganata
FRITTO MISTO
$14
calamari, cherry peppers, zucchini, spicy marinara
SAUTÉED PRINCE EDWARD MUSSELS
$15
prince edward mussels sautéed in red or white sauce
BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP OREGANATA
$17
jumbo shrimp wrapped in applewood bacon baked with mozzarella, breadcrumbs & italian seasoning with a butter white wine sauce
GRANDMA PIE
$14
homemade mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, calabria oregano
ADD TOPPINGS
$1.50 per topping
pepperoni, mushrooms, italian sausage, roasted peppers, bacon, spinach, prosciutto
MINESTRONE
$8
traditional italian vegetable soup served with grilled bruschetta
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
served with parmesan truffle chips
LITTLE ITALY “CAN’T GET MORE ITALIAN THAN THIS”
$16
salami, provolone, mortadella, capicola, prosciutto di parma, lettuce, tomato, onions, cherry peppers, oil & vinegar on italian bread
GRANDMA’S CHICKEN CUTLET PARMIGIANA
$15
crispy chicken breast, pounded thin, with sunday sauce, melted mozzarella, parmigiano cheese on italian bread
ROCKY “GRAZIANO “HAS A ONE-TWO PUNCH
$15
italian sausage, peppers, melted mozzarella sunday sauce on italian bread
FRANK SINATRA “MY WAY OR HIS WAY-IT’S THE BEST”
$14
frank loved salami, and fresh mozzarella (true fact) we just added some pure olive oil red wine vinegar, tomatoes, arugula, salt, black pepper, and oregano italian bread to make it a true #1 hit
THE JOE DIMAGGIO “THIS IS A BIG HIT”
$16
made with our hand-rolled meatballs, with sunday sauce melted mozzarella, and romano cheese on italian bread
LASAGNA ALLA BOLOGNESE
$19
layers of fresh pasta sheets with ricotta & mozzarella cheese and our thick bolognese meat sauce
GNOCCHI DELLA MAMMA
$21
potato based dumplings baked with bolognese meat sauce, melted mozzarella cheese
EGGPLANT ROLLANTINI PARMIGIANA
$19
stuffed with prosciutto, ricotta & mozzarella, sunday sauce served with spaghetti
THREE CHEESE BAKED ZITI
$18
our creamy house three cheese filling with sunday sauce
BUCATINI CARBONARA
$18
homemade bucatini sautéed with chopped sweet onion, guanciale, & egg yolk with a touch of cream
SPAGHETTI & HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
$17
served with sunday sauce
SPICY RIGATONI ALLA VODKA SAUCE
$19
with roasted chicken & shaved pecorino
TORTELLONI DI MICHAEL
$19
stuffed with slow braised brisket of beef with a light sauce of mushrooms, brown butter a touch of cream
PAPPARDELLE AMALFI
$18
ground italian sausage, mushrooms in a rose cream sauce
FETTUCINE ALLA BOLOGNESE
$18
ground angus beef, touch of cream and sunday sauce
TORTELLINI ALL BOSCAIOLA
$18
ham, mushrooms & sweet peas in a tomato cream sauce
CAVATELLI
$18
broccolini, italian sausage, white wine butter sauce
ORECCHIETTE
$21
artisanal pasta, broccolini, rock shrimp, creamy wine sauce with a touch of sunday sauce
PENNE PRIMAVERA
$17
mushrooms, grape tomatoes, peppers, spinach, broccoli in a light cream sauce
CLASSIC ITALIAN ENTREES
SEAFOOD
SIDES
FAMOUS CHICKEN PARMIGIANA ALLA VODKA
$25
vodka sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano served with spaghettini
POLLO ROLLATINI
$21
stuffed chicken breast with eggplant, prosciutto di parma, & provolone cheese in sherry wine cream sauce served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
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
POLLO CACCIATORE
$21
chicken sauteed with peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, & cherry peppers in a tomato red wine sauce served over ziti
SHRIMP SCAMPI
$25
linguini pasta with white wine garlic butter sauce
LINGUINE & CLAMS
$23
fresh clams, chili flakes, garlic, natural juices
SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI
$7
SAUTÉED SPINACH
$7
with garlic and oil
SPAGHETTI IN SUNDAY SAUCE
$10
ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES
$7
DINNER MENU
ANTIPASTI
GRANDMA PIE
ZUPPA & INSALATAS
PASTAS
CLASSIC ITALIAN BAKED PASTAS
ARANCINI BALLS
$13
italian arborio rice rolled & stuffed with mozzarella, bolognese meat, and tiny peas. served with sunday sauce
CARPACCIO
$17
thinly sliced beef, arugula,olive oil, fresh lemon, shaved parmigiano
NONA’S CLASSIC MEATBALLS
$13
40 year old family recipe, beef, veal & pork, rich blend of italian seasonings, finished in sunday sauce & parmigiano cheese
MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA
$14
creamy mozzarella cheese breaded & lightly fried, drizzled with a creamy vodka sauce
BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP OREGANATA
$17
jumbo shrimp wrapped in applewood bacon baked with mozzarella, breadcrumbs & italian seasoning with a butter white wine sauce
TRIO BAKED CLAMS
$15
9 assorted clams, casino, oreganata and rockefeller
BURATTA DI MOZZARELLA ALLA CAPRESE
$16
sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil & aged balsamicbaked jumbo mushrooms stuffed with crab meat & Italian herbs
CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
$15
baked jumbo mushrooms stuffed with crab meat & Italian herbs
ITALIAN LONG HOT PEPPERS
$15
sausage, aged provolone, oreganata
FRITTO MISTO
$17
calamari, cherry peppers, zucchini, spicy marinara
SAUTÉED PRINCE EDWARD MUSSELS
$17
prince edward mussels sautéed in red or white sauce
GRANDMA PIE
$14
homemade mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, calabria oregano
ADD TOPPINGS
$1.50 per topping
pepperoni, mushrooms, italian sausage, roasted peppers, bacon, spinach, prosciutto
MINESTRONE
$8
traditional italian vegetable soup
ANTIPASTO MISTO FOR TWO
$25
tableside 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
$13
pancetta, fresh grated parmigiano cheese & homemade croutons
BUCATINI CARBONARA TABLE SIDE
$25
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 SAUCE
$24
with roasted chicken & shaved pecorino
TORTELLONI DI MICHAEL
$25
stuffed with slow braised brisket of beef with a light sauce of mushrooms, brown butter a touch of cream
PAPPARDELLE AMALFI
$25
ground italian sausage, mushrooms in a rose cream sauce
FETTUCINE ALLA BOLOGNESE
$27
ground angus beef, touch of cream and sunday sauce
TORTELLINI ALL BOSCAIOLA
$25
ham, mushrooms & sweet peas in a tomato cream sauce
CAVATELLI
$25
broccolini, italian sausage, white wine butter sauce
ORECCHIETTE
$29
artisanal pasta, broccolini, rock shrimp, cherry tomatoes, creamy wine sauce with a touch of sunday sauce
PENNE PRIMAVERA
$25
mushrooms, grape tomatoes, peppers, spinach, broccoli in a light cream sauce
LASAGNA ALLA BOLOGNESE
$26
layers of fresh pasta sheets with ricotta & mozzarella cheese and our thick bolognese meat sauce
GNOCCHI DELLA MAMMA
$25
potato based dumplings baked with bolognese meat sauce, melted mozzarella cheese
EGGPLANT ROLLANTINI PARMIGIANA
$27
stuffed with prosciutto, ricotta & mozzarella, sunday sauce served with spaghetti
BEEF CANNELLONI
$27
beef, ricotta & mozzarella cheese with creamy sauce
THREE CHEESE BAKED ZITI
$25
our creamy house three cheese filling with sunday sauce
CLASSIC ITALIAN ENTREES
VEAL
SEAFOOD
SIDES
PORCINI RUBBED 14oz PRIME RIBEYE WITH 15-YEAR AGED BALSAMIC
$49
prepared with delicate porcini mushroom crust, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
FAMOUS CHICKEN PARMIGIANA ALLA VODKA
$29
vodka sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano served with spaghettini
POLLO ROLLATINI
$29
stuffed chicken breast with eggplant, prosciutto di parma, & provolone cheese in sherry wine cream sauce served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
POLLO PICCATA
$27
boneless, tender white chicken breast sautéed in a creamy lemon sauce, prepared with white wine, basil, & capers, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
POLLO ALLA POSITANO
$29
chicken breast with eggplant, prosciutto, mozzarella, & tomato sauce served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
POLLO MILANESE
$27
breaded chicken breast, arugula, tomato, onion, parmigiano salad
POLLO CACCIATORE
$25
tender chicken sauteed with peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, & cherry peppers in a tomato red wine sauce served over ziti
VEAL PARMIGIANA
$35
breaded/pounded thinly, sunday sauce, parmigiano, mozzarella, served with spaghettini
VITELLO ALLA MARSALA
$35
seared scaloppini of tender veal, wild mushrooms & veal reduction, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
VITELLO SALTIMBOCCA
$35
scaloppini of tender veal with prosciutto, sage & mozzarella in a wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
VEAL ALLA FRANCESE
$35
lemon white wine sauce served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
LOBSTER RISOTTO
$39
arborio rice, asparagus, shallots cream butter parmigiana sauce
SHRIMP SCAMPI
$35
linguini pasta with white wine garlic butter sauce
LOBSTER RAVIOLI ALLA VODKA
$39
homemade ravioli filled with lobster meat, sauteed peas
FETTUCCINE POSILLIPO
$39
ink fettuccine, calamari, clams, mussels, & jumbo shrimp in a spicy marinara sauce
KING OF THE SEA LINGUINI CARDINALE
$39
lobster, shrimp, scallops, mussels, tomatoes, peas, & mushrooms in a creamy cardinale lobster saucelobster, shrimp, tomatoes, peas, & mushrooms in a creamy cardinale lobster sauce
LINGUINE & CLAMS
$25
fresh clams, chili flakes, garlic, natural juices
MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO PICCATA
$39
seared with white wine, caper & lemon sauce, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI
$7
SAUTÉED SPINACH
$7
with garlic and oil
SPAGHETTI IN SUNDAY SAUCE
$10
ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES
$7
FINISHING TOUCHES
DESSERT
GELATOS
DESSERT COCKTAILS
PORTS
GRAPPA
STUFFED CANNOLI
$9
italian classic features the same old world recipe cream with a delicious shell
TIRAMISU
$9
lady fingers, mascarpone, touch of espresso
ITALIAN CRÈME BRÛLÉE CHEESECAKE
$9
ricotta cheesecake with a shortbread cookie crust, topped with blueberry & strawberry sauce
SEASONAL BERRIES
$9
fresh seasonal berries with crème anglaise
PROFITEROLES
$9
italian pastry puffs stuffed with vanilla ice cream, topped with marinated cherries, chocolate sauce and fresh whip cream
PISTACHIO
$8
VANILLA
$8
STRACCIATELLA - cream & chocolate sauce
$8
DULCE DE LECHE CARAMEL
$8
ITALIAN STALLION
disaronno amaretto, italian coffee, vanilla whipped cream, espresso dust
ESPRESSO MARTINI FLIGHT
$45
Pistachio martini made with house made pistachio butter, fresh espresso, whipped vodka and Demerara sugar
Tiramisu brûléed martini made with averna amaro, fresh espresso, Nutella syrup , reposado tequila and whipped vodka, topped with house made vanilla whipped cream and torched brown sugar
Ferraro rocher martini made with whipped vodka, frangelico Hazelnut liqueur, fresh espresso and chocolate bitters
*try them all or try just one. sippers choice
TAYLOR FLADGATE
$9
10 year old tawny porto
FONSECA BIN No 27
$8
reserve porto
FONSECA LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE
$8
2016 vintage porto
FRANCESCA
$12
MOLETTO GRAPPA DI NEBBIOLO
$12
WINE MENU
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
RED WINE BY THE GLASS
WHITE WINE BY THE GLASS
LIGHT BODIED WHITES
MEDIUM BODIED WHITES
FULL BODIED WHITES
CLARA C FIORI DI PROSECCO CUVÈE BRUT
$12 / $39
VENETO, ITALY
LE CONTESSE PROSECCO
$14 / $59
VENETO. ITALY
DONNA LAURA ALI SANGIOVESE ROSATO
$12 / $49
TUSCANY, ITALY
CLARA C FIORI DI PROSECCO ROSÉ
$14 / $59
VENETO, ITALY
FERRARI BRUT
$79
TRENTINO-ALTO ADGIE, ITALY
MOET & CHANDON BRUT IMPERIAL
$159
CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
DOM PERIGNON BRUT
$339
CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
TENUTA REGALEALI ROSSO
$12 / $49
SICILY, ITALY
MONTECORE PRIMITIVO
$12 / $49
PUGLIA, ITALY
PARKRAVAN PAPI PRUNICCE CABERNETSANGOIVESE
$13 / $59
TUSCANY, ITALY
FRESCOBALDI NIPOZZANO CHIANTI RUFINARISERVA
$13 / $59
TUSCANY, ITALY
ILLUMINATI MONTEPULCIANOD'ABRUZZO RIPAROSSO
$12 / $49
ABRUZZO, ITALY
VITE COLTE CHARDONNAY
$14 / $59
PIEDMONT, ITALY
TERLATO PINOT GRIGIO
$13 / $49
FRIULI, ITALY
FALESCO LE POGGERE EST! EST!! EST!!!
$11 / $49
LAZIO, ITALY
TENUTA REGALEALI BIANCO
$12 / $49
SICILY, ITALY
JERMANN PINOT GRIGIO 2022
$79
FRIULI, ITALY
BATASIOLO GAVI DI GAVI 2021
$79
PIEDMONT, ITALY
FEUDO MONTONI GRILLO DELLA TIMPA 2022
$79
SICILY, ITALY
BENANTI ETNA BIANCO 2022
$89
SICILY, ITALY
KURTATSCH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021
$79
ALTO ADIGE, ITALY
FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO FIANO 2022
$89
CAMPANIA, ITALY
CASCINA DEL COLLE- AIME PECORINO 2022
$89
ABRUZZO, ITALY
STAG’S LEAP KARIA CHARDONNAY 2021
$109
NAPA VALLEY, CA
JERMANN DREAMS BIANCO CHARDONNAY 2021
$129
FRIULI, ITALY
PATZ & HALL CHARDONNAY 2019
$89
SONOMA, CA
LIGHT BODIED REDS
MEDIUM – FULL BODIED REDS
FULL BODIED REDS
WHOA NELLY PINOT NOIR 2021
$79
WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR
NINER PINOT NOIR 2021
$79
EDNA VALLEY, CA
TORNATORE ETNA ROSSO 2019
$89
SICILY, ITALY
PIO CESARE BABRERA D’ALBA 2022
$89
PIEDMONT, ITALY
BROCCARDO LANGHE NEBBIOLO 2022
$79
PIEDMONT, ITALY
RENATO RATTI OCHETTI NEBBIOLO D’ALBA 2021
$89
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
BUGLIONI “I’MPERFETTO” VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2021
$79
VENETO, ITALY
TINAZZI CORVINA 2021
$69
VENETO, ITALY
CASTELLO VERRAZZANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2021
$89
TUSCANY, ITALY
FONTERUTOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017
$79
TUSCANY, ITALY
TENUTA ARCENO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2021
$99
TUSCANY, ITALY
COL D’ORCIA ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2020
$79
TUSCANY, ITALY
ARNALDO CAPRAI MONTEFALCO ROSSO 2019
$79
UMBRIA, ITALY
ADANTI MONTEFALCO ROSSO 2018
$79
UMBRIA, ITALY
TORMARESCA TORCICODA PRIMITIVO 2019
$79
PUGLIA, ITALY
CANTINE ERMES EPICENTRO NERO D’AVOLA RISERVA 2018
$79
SICILY, ITALY
TALAMONTI “TRE SAGGI” MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2017
$89
ABRUZZO, ITALY
SANTA CATERINA 2016 VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
$129
ABRUZZO, ITALY
FONTANAFREDDA BAROLO 2019
$109
PIEDMONT, ITALY
BORGOGNO, NO NAME NEBBIOLO CANNUBI FOSSATI 2020
$139
PIEDMONT, ITALY
BORGOGNO, BAROLO CANNUBI FOSSATI 2018
$209
PIEDMONT, ITALY
VILLALTA XIX AMARONE 2017
$109
VENETO, ITALY
BERTANI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA VALPANTENA 2020
$159
VENETO, ITALY
QUILT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021
$89
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
$109
TUSCANY, ITALY
GAJA CA’MARCANDA PROMIS TUSCAN ROSSO 2021
$139
TUSCANY, ITALY
DONNA ARTEMISIA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2018
$139
TUSCANY, ITALY
LA TOGATA, BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2018
$159
TUSCANY, ITALY
BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2018
$179
TUSCANY, ITALY
CASTIGLION DEL BOSSO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2017
$189
TUSCANY, ITALY
COCKTAIL MENU
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
SPRITZ YOUR WAY
ZENZERO ITALIAN 75
$14
bulldog gin, house-made ginger sage syrup, fresh lemon, prosecco
MI SCUSI
$17
bacardi limon, cointreau, lemon juice, simple syrup, house-made sorbet, mint
DOLCE VITA
$17
espolon blanco, aperol, fresh strawberries, lime, tajin salt, orange zest
ITALIAN LOVER
$14
skyy citrus vodka, aperol, elderflower liqueur, lemon
CIAO BELLA
$14
bulldog gin, lavender, lemon, egg whites, lavender dusting
MANHATTAN DI NOTTE
$19
russell’s 10 bourbon, averna amaro, angostura bitters
prosecco with your choice of:
ITALICUS
$9
bergamot oranges, floral spice
LAVENDER
$9
elderflower, lavender
CAMPARI
$9
strawberries, orange
APEROL
$9
oranges
LIMONCELLO
$9
lemon, limoncello sorbet, basil
EVENTS
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Address
3865 Wilson Blvd,Arlington, VA 22203
Phone
Hours
Monday: 4pm - 10pmTuesday: 11:30am - 10pmWednesday: 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday: 11:30am - 10pm
Friday: 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday: 12pm - 10pm
Sunday: 12pm - 10pm
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