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About Us
Introducing "Carboranra," 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. "Carboranra" 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 "Carboranra" 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
ARANCINI BALLS
$12
italian arborio rice rolled & stuffed with mozzarella, bolognese meat , and tiny peas.
3 per order, served with sunday sauce
CARPACCIO
$17
thinly sliced beef, arugula,olive oil, fresh lemon, shaved parmigiano
POLPETTE CLASSICO
$13
old family recipe, beef, veal & pork, rich blend of italian seasonings, finished in sunday sauce & parmigiano cheese
SHRIMP PARMIGIANA
$17
jumbo shrimp baked with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
TRIO BAKED CLAMS
$15
9 assorted clams, casino, oreganata and rockefeller
MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA
$13
creamy mozzarella cheese breaded & lightly fried, drizzled with a creamy vodka sauce
BURATTA DI MOZZARELLA ALLA CAPRESE
$14
served with sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil
ARTHUR AVENUE COCCOLI FRITTI
$15
italian pastry rolls filled with ricotta & prosciutto
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
ARTICHOKE PICCATA
$13
battered, then sauteed in a butter, caper wine sauce
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA STACK
$15
pan fried eggplant, mozzarella, prosciutto, and sunday sauce
SICILIAN PIZZA
$14
homemade mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, calabria oregano
Toppings
$1.50 per topping
pepperoni, mushrooms, italian sausage, roasted peppers, bacon, spinach, prosciutto
MINESTRONE
$8
traditional italian vegetable soup served with grilled bruschetta
ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
$9
mini meatballs carrots, onions, and escarole in a hearty chicken broth with pasta
ANTIPASTO MISTO FOR TWO
$25
an assortment of cured italian meats and cheese, with roasted vegetables
MIXED GREENS SALAD
$11
cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, red onion, shaved parmigiano cheese in italian vinaigrette
BROOKLYN CAESAR SALAD
$13
pancetta, fresh grated parmigiano cheese & homemade croutons
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
LITTLE ITALY “CAN’T GET MORE ITALIAN THAN THIS”
$16
salami, provolone, mortadella, capicola, prosciutto di parma, lettuce, tomato, oil & vinegar on italian bread
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
GRANDMA’S CHICKEN CUTLET PARMIGIANA
$15
crispy chicken breast, pounded thin, with sunday sauce, melted mozzarella, parmigiano cheese on italian bread
LASAGNA ALLA BOLOGNESE
$21
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
$24
stuffed with prosciutto, ricotta & mozzarella, sunday sauce served with spaghetti
THREE CHEESE BAKED ZITI
$18
our creamy house three cheese filling with sunday sauce
PASTA TASTING 3 FOR
$29
choose from carbonara pasta indicated by
BUCATINI CARBONARA TABLE SIDE
$18
homemade bucatini sautéed with chopped sweet onion, guanciale, & egg yolk with a touch of cream
CAPELLINI POMODORO
$16
angel hair pasta tossed in sunday sauce, onions
TORTELLONI DI MICHAEL
$19
stuffed with slow braised brisket of beef with a light sauce of mushrooms, brown butter a touch of cream
SPAGHETTI & HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
$17
served with sunday 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
ORECCHIETTE PASTA
$17
artisanal pasta, broccolini, rock shrimp, creamy wine sauce with a touch of sunday sauce
SPICY RIGATONI ALLA VODKA SAUCE
$18
shaved pecorino
CAVATELLI
$21
broccolini, italian sausage, white wine butter sauce
PENNE PRIMAVERA
$18
mushrooms, grape tomatoes, peppers, spinach, broccoli in a light cream sauce
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA ALLA VODKA
$21
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
$21
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
$19
tender chicken sauteed with peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, & cherry peppers in a tomato red wine sauce served over ziti
CATCH OF THE DAY | Market Price
LINGUINI CARDINALE
$39
lobster, shrimp, tomatoes, peas, & mushrooms in a creamy cardinale lobster sauce
LINGUINE & CLAMS
$23
fresh clams, chili flakes, garlic, natural juices
SHRIMP SCAMPI
$35
linguini pasta with white wine garlic butter sauce
VEAL PARMIGIANA
$31
breaded/pounded thinly, sunday sauce, parmigiano, mozzarella, served with spaghettini
VITELLO ALLA MARSALA
$31
seared scaloppini of tender veal, wild mushrooms & veal reduction, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
BROCCOLI RABE
$7
SAUTÉED SPINACH
$7
with garlic and oil
TRUFFLE PARMIGIANA FRIES
$10
POTATO LYONNAISE
$7
sliced potato with caramelized onion
DINNER MENU
ARANCINI BALLS
$12
italian arborio rice rolled & stuffed with mozzarella, bolognese meat , and tiny peas.
3 per order, served with sunday sauce
CARPACCIO
$17
thinly sliced beef, arugula,olive oil, fresh lemon, shaved parmigiano
POLPETTE CLASSICO
$13
old family recipe, beef, veal & pork, rich blend of italian seasonings, finished in sunday sauce & parmigiano cheese
SHRIMP PARMIGIANA
$17
jumbo shrimp baked with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce
TRIO BAKED CLAMS
$15
9 assorted clams, casino, oreganata and rockefeller
MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA
$13
creamy mozzarella cheese breaded & lightly fried, drizzled with a creamy vodka sauce
BURATTA DI MOZZARELLA ALLA CAPRESE
$14
served with sliced fresh tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil
ARTHUR AVENUE COCCOLI FRITTI
$15
italian pastry rolls filled with ricotta & prosciutto
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
ARTICHOKE PICCATA
$13
battered, then sauteed in a butter, caper wine sauce
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA STACK
$15
pan fried eggplant, mozzarella, prosciutto, and sunday sauce
SICILIAN PIZZA
$14
homemade mozzarella, san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, calabria oregano
Toppings
$1.50 per topping
pepperoni, mushrooms, italian sausage, roasted peppers, bacon, spinach, prosciutto
MINESTRONE
$8
traditional italian vegetable soup served with grilled bruschetta
ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
$9
mini meatballs carrots, onions, and escarole in a hearty chicken broth with pasta
ANTIPASTO MISTO FOR TWO
$25
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
LITTLE ITALY “CAN’T GET MORE ITALIAN THAN THIS”
$16
salami, provolone, mortadella, capicola, prosciutto di parma, lettuce, tomato, 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
LASAGNA ALLA BOLOGNESE
$24
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
BEEF CANNELLONI
$24
beef, ricotta & mozzarella cheese with creamy sauce
EGGPLANT ROLLANTINI PARMIGIANA
$24
stuffed with prosciutto, ricotta & mozzarella, sunday sauce served with spaghetti
THREE CHEESE BAKED ZITI
$18
our creamy house three cheese filling with sunday sauce
PASTA TASTING 3 FOR
$35
choose from carbonara pasta indicated by
BUCATINI CARBONARA TABLE SIDE
$25
homemade bucatini sautéed with chopped sweet onion, guanciale, & egg yolk with a touch of cream
CAPELLINI POMODORO
$21
angel hair pasta tossed in sunday sauce, onions
TORTELLONI DI MICHAEL
$23
stuffed with slow braised brisket of beef with a light sauce of mushrooms, brown butter a touch of cream
SPAGHETTI & HOMEMADE MEATBALLS
$21
served with sunday sauce
FETTUCINE ALLA BOLOGNESE
$24
ground angus beef, touch of cream and sunday sauce
TORTELLINI ALL BOSCAIOLA
$23
ham, mushrooms & sweet peas in a tomato cream sauce
ORECCHIETTE PASTA
$25
artisanal pasta, broccolini, rock shrimp, creamy wine sauce with a touch of sunday sauce
SPICY RIGATONI ALLA VODKA SAUCE
$24
shaved pecorino
CAVATELLI
$23
broccolini, italian sausage, white wine butter sauce
PENNE PRIMAVERA
$21
mushrooms, grape tomatoes, peppers, spinach, broccoli in a light cream sauce
PORCINI RUBBED 14oz PRIME RIBEYE WITH 15-YEAR AGED BALSAMIC
$49
prepared with delicate porcini mushroom crust, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA ALLA VODKA
$25
vodka sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano reggiano served with spaghettini
POLLO ROLLATINI
$25
stuffed chicken breast with eggplant, prosciutto di parma, & provolone cheese in sherry wine cream sauce served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
POLLO PICCATA
$25
boneless, tender white chicken breast sautéed in a creamy lemon sauce, prepared with white wine, basil, & capers, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
POLLO SAVOY
$24
½ whole chicken cut into pieces and grilled with a mixture of olive oil, garlic, spices, & cheese topped with balsamic vinegar, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
POLLO ALLA POSITANO
$25
chicken breast with eggplant, prosciutto, mozzarella, & tomato sauce served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
POLLO MILANESE
$25
breaded chicken breast, arugula, tomato, onion, parmigiano salad
POLLO CACCIATORE
$24
tender chicken sauteed with peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, & cherry peppers in a tomato red wine sauce served over ziti
VEAL PARMIGIANA
$31
breaded/pounded thinly, sunday sauce, parmigiano, mozzarella, served with spaghettini
VITELLO SALTIMBOCCA
$35
scaloppini of tender veal with prosciutto, sage & mozzarella in a wine sauce, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
VITELLO ALLA MARSALA
$35
seared scaloppini of tender veal, wild mushrooms & veal reduction, served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
VEAL ALLA FRANCESE
$35
lemon white wine sauce served with roasted potatoes & broccolini
CATCH OF THE DAY | Market Price
LOBSTER RISOTTO
$39
arborio rice, asparagus, shallots cream butter parmigiana sauce
SCAMPI ALLA FRANCESE
$35
egg-battered jumbo shrimp, lemon white wine sauce served with linguine pasta
LINGUINI CARDINALE
$39
lobster, shrimp, tomatoes, peas, & mushrooms in a creamy cardinale lobster sauce
LOBSTER RAVIOLI ALLA VODKA
$39
homemade ravioli filled with lobster meat, sauteed peas
LINGUINI CARDINALE
$39
lobster, shrimp, tomatoes, peas, & mushrooms in a creamy cardinale lobster sauce
LINGUINE & CLAMS
$25
fresh clams, chili flakes, garlic, natural juices
SHRIMP SCAMPI
$35
linguini pasta with white wine garlic butter sauce
BROCCOLI RABE
$7
SAUTÉED SPINACH
$7
with garlic and oil
TRUFFLE PARMIGIANA FRIES
$10
POTATO LYONNAISE
$7
sliced potato with caramelized onion
FINISHING TOUCHES
STUFFED CANNOLI
italian classic features the same old world recipe cream with a delicious shell
TIRAMISU
lady fingers, mascarpone, touch of espresso
ITALIAN CHEESECAKE
ricotta cheesecake with a shortbread cookie crust, topped with blueberry & strawberry sauce
PROFITEROLES
italian pastry puffs stuffed with vanilla ice cream, topped with marinated cherries, chocolate sauce and fresh whip cream
Pistachio
Zabaglione - cream & sweet wine
Stracciatella - cream & chocolate sauce
Dulce De Leche Caramel
ITALIAN STALLION
disaronno amaretto, italian coffee, vanilla whipped cream, espresso dust
GRAPPA BONOMELLI
grappa, chamomile infused syrup, lemon, honey, egg white
ITALIAN GRAND PRIX
long branch bourbon, coffee liquor, orange bitters, smoke cloche
BERETTO de NOTTE
Tawny port, whiskey, Averna amaro liqueur, burnt orange peel
ESPRESSO MARTINI FLIGHT
a flight to celebrate the night!
a trio of 3 delectable martinis
pistachio, ferrero rocher, brûléed tiramisu
*try them all or try just one. sippers choice
WINE MENU
BISOL JEIO PROSECCO SUPERIORE
$12 / $39
VALDOBBIADENE, ITALY
LE CONTESSE PROSECCO
$14 / $59
VENETO. ITALY
FERRARI BRUT
$69
TRENTINO- ALTO ADGIE, ITALY
MOET & CHANDON BRUT IMPERIAL
$149
CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT ROSE
$179
CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
DOM PERIGNON BRUT
$329
CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
CORDERO SAUVIGNON BLANC
$12 / $49
CALIFORNIA
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
CORDERO RED BLEND
$12 / $49
CALIFORNIA
TENUTA REGALEALI ROSSO
$12 / $49
SICILY, ITALY
MONTECORE PRIMITIVO
$12 / $49
PUGLIA, ITALY
PARKRAVEN PAPI PRUNICCE CABERNET
SANGOIVESE
$13 / $59
TUSCANY, ITALY
FRESCOBALDI NIPOZZANO CHIANTI RUFINARISERVA
$13 / $59
TUSCANY, ITALY
JASCI & MARCHESANI MONTEPULCIANO
D’ABRUZZO
$12 / $49
ABRUZZO, ITALY
JERMANN PINOT GRIGIO 2022
$69
FRIULI, ITALY
BATASIOLO GAVI DI GAVI 2021
$69
PIEDMONT, ITALY
CASCINA DEL COLLE, AIME, PECORINO ORGANIC 2022
$79
ABRUZZO, ITALY
FEUDO MONTONI GRILLO DELLA TIMPA 2022
$69
SICILY, ITALY
BENANTI ETNA BIANCO 2022
$79
SICILY, ITALY
KURTATSCH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021
$69
ALTO ADIGE, ITALY
FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO FIANO 2022
$79
CAMPANIA, ITALY
STAG’S LEAP KARIA CHARDONNAY 2021
99$
NAPA VALLEY, CA
JERMANN DREAMS BIANCO CHARDONNAY 2021
119$
FRIULI, ITALY
PATZ & HALL CHARDONNAY 2019
79$
SONOMA, CA
WHOA NELLY PINOT NOIR 2021
$79
WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR
NINER PINOT NOIR 2021
$69
EDNA VALLEY, CA
TORNATORE ETNA ROSSO 2019
$59
SICILY, ITALY
PRUNOTTO FIULOT BARBERA D’ASTI 2021
$59
PIEDMONT, ITALY
PIO CESARE BABRERA D’ALBA 2022
$79
PIEDMONT, ITALY
BROCCARDO LANGHE NEBBIOLO 2022
$69
PIEDMONT, ITALY
RENATO RATTI OCHETTI NEBBIOLO D’ALBA 2021
$79
PIEDMONT, ITALY
BRUNO GIACOSA NEBBIOLO D’ALBA 2020
$89
PIEDMONT, ITALY
TENUTA CARRETTA BRIC PARADISO ROERO RISERVA 2017
$99
PIEDMONT, ITALY
VITE COLTE, SPEZIE BARBARESCO 2015
$98
PIEDMONT, ITALY
BUGLIONI “I’MPERFETTO” VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2021
$69
VENETO, ITALY
TINAZZI CORVINA 2021
$59
VENETO, ITALY
CASTELLO VERRAZZANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2021
$59
TUSCANY, ITALY
FONTERUTOLI CHIANTI CLASSICO 2017
$69
TUSCANY, ITALY
TENUTA ARCENO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2021
$89
TUSCANY, ITALY
COL D’ORCIA ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2020
$69
TUSCANY, ITALY
ARNALDO CAPRAI MONTEFALCO ROSSO 2019
$69
UMBRIA, ITALY
ADANTI MONTEFALCO ROSSO 2018
$69
UMBRIA, ITALY
TORMARESCA TORCICODA PRIMITIVO 2019
$69
PUGLIA, ITALY
CANTINE ERMES EPICENTRO NERO D’AVOLA RISERVA 2018
$69
SICILY, ITALY
TALAMONTI “TRE SAGGI” MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2017
$79
ABRUZZO, ITALY
SANTA CATERINA MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO
$119
ABRUZZO, ITALY
FONTANAFREDDA BAROLO 2019
$99
PIEDMONT, ITALY
BORGOGNO, NO NAME NEBBIOLO/BAROLO 2020
$129
PIEDMONT, ITALY
BORGOGNO, BAROLO CANNUBI FOSSATI 2018
$199
PIEDMONT, ITALY
VILLALTA XIX AMARONE 2017
$99
VENETO, ITALY
BERTANI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA VALPANTENA 2020
$149
VENETO, ITALY
QUILT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021
$79
NAPA VALLEY, CA
FAUST CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2021
$139
NAPA VALLEY, CA
PHILIP MAZZEI CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015
$129
TUSCANY, ITALY
BANFI MAGNA CUM LAUDE TUSCAN ROSSO 2021
$89
TUSCANY, ITALY
IL FAUNO DI ARCANUM TUSCAN ROSSO 2020
$99
TUSCANY, ITALY
GAJA CA’MARCANDA PROMIS TUSCAN ROSSO 2021
$129
TUSCANY, ITALY
DONNA ARTEMISIA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2018
$129
TUSCANY, ITALY
LA TOGATA, BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2018
$149
TUSCANY, ITALY
BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2018
$169
TUSCANY, ITALY
CASTIGLION DEL BOSSO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2017
$179
TUSCANY, ITALY
COCKTAIL MENU
ZENERO 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
“IN A NEW YORK MINUTE”
$17
appleton 12yr rum, grappa, agave, lemon, anise & mint flavored bitters, lambrusco float
DOLCE VITA
$17
espolon blanco, aperol, fresh strawberries, lime, tajin salt, orange zest
ITALIAN LOVER
$17
grey goose 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, sweet vinaigrette
SABATO SERA
$18
long branch whiskey, galliano, averna amaro, luxardo, orange zest
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