Caruso's Grocery Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the Menu at Caruso's Grocery
Caruso's Grocery, located at 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC, invites you to indulge in a delightful journey of American-Italian cuisine. The menu features a perfect blend of traditional flavors and chef-quality craftsmanship, ensuring every dish stands out.
- Entrees: The Trout Picatta shines with a lemon-butter sauce and seasonal vegetables, while the beloved Chicken Parmigiana is both tender and satisfying, served with spaghetti marinara.
- Antipasti: Start your meal with the refreshing Antipasti platter, a vibrant assortment of marinated delicacies paired with Chianti vinaigrette.
- Signature Desserts: Don’t miss the heavenly Tiramisu and Nutella Cannoli, perfect for concluding your culinary adventure.
With a robust wine selection and a cozy atmosphere, Caruso's Grocery promises a memorable dining experience. Come savor the flavors that delight both locals and visitors alike!
SALAD
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed baby greens, agro dolce onion, cucumbers, chianti vinaigrette
TRICOLORE
Endive, radicchio, arugula, sliced orange & pistachios tossed in a toasted fennel citrus vinaigrette
CAESAR
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, anchovies, croutons & Caruso's house made caesar dressing
Side Spaghetti
Side Season Market Vegetables
Side Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
SIDES
ANTIPASTI
ANTIPASTI
Assortment of marinated artichokes, vinegar peppers, fresh mozzarella, spicy olives, roasted red peppers & ripe tomatoes. Served with a side of Chianti vinaigrette
GARLIC BREAD QUATTRO FORMAGGI
Served with a four cheese dipping sauce
CRISPY CALAMARI
Served with sides of marinara and lemon aioli
CREAMY BURRATA
Served with basil pesto, pine nuts & a side of garlic bread
MOZZARELLA IN CAROZZA
Layers of mozzarella and house bread, lightly battered and fried, served over a simple tomato and basil sauce
Spumoni Tartufo
Brooklyn Style Cheesecake
Drizzled with strawberry sauce
Nutella Cannoli
Nutella cream, chocolate chips and hazelnuts (3 per order)
Classic Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone zabaglione and Florio Marsala
DESSERT
KIDS
Kids Spaghetti Meatballs
Kids Chicken Parm
Kids Butter Pasta
Kids Chicken Fingers
PROSECCO, CONTE EMO
VERMENTINO, SAN FELICE
CHARDONNAY, ALCESTI
MONTEPULCIANO, POGGIO ANIMA, ABRUZZO
SOAVE, LA CAPPUCCINA, VENETO
Bright and dry, with juicy aroma and a saline quality contributing to a moderately complex mouthfeel and finish
LAMBRUSCO DI SORBARA, FAMIGLIA CARAFOLI, EMILIA-ROMAGNA
Sparkling dry wine with notes of plum and violets
IL BORRO ROSE
ALL TO-GO WINE BOTTLES 20!
PASTA
LINGUINI IN CLAM SAUCE
Linguini tossed with fresh & chopped clams, lots of garlic, lemon & butter sauce, & topped with chopped parsley
GNOCCHI ALLA GENOVESSE
House-made gnocchi, tossed with a pesto cream sauce, parmesan & toasted pignolis (Pesto contains pine nuts)
RAVIOLI ALLA SORRENTINA
House made ravioli served with a sorrentina-style cherry tomato sauce, topped with aged balsamic and herbs
SPAGHETTI W/ TOMATO SAUCE
Entree sized spaghetti with house made marinara sauce, topped with parmesan & herbs
CARUSO'S ALFREDO
Homemade Mafalde Telefono, wild mushrooms and parmesean
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Spaghetti tossed in our house made marinara, topped with Caruso's meatballs, parmesan & fresh basil (Meatballs contain pork & dairy)
NEAPOLITAN RAGU
Fresh house made bucatini pasta & Caruso's ragu, topped with whipped ricotta (Ragu is made with beef & pork)
PENNE ALLA VODKA
Penne in a creamy vodka sauce, topped with peas, prosciutto & parmesan
SHRIMP SCAMPI
House made tagliatelle, roasted red peppers, zucchini, garlic, chilies and a splash of house limoncello
BAKED CAVATELLI
Fresh cavatelli in a meatball & sausage ragu, baked with asiago & parmesan cheese
BAKED EGGPLANT ROLLATINI
Thinly sliced eggplant, stuffed with herbed ricotta cheese - rolled & lightly breaded. Served with spaghetti marinara
CHICKEN PICCATA
Pan seared chicken breast topped with a lemon-butter wine sauce and crispy capers. Served over linguine aglio e olio.
SEAFOOD FRA DIAVOLO
Clams, mussels, shrimp & calamari in a spicy tomato sauce over fresh tagliatelle pasta
TROUT PICATTA
Pan seared trout fillets topped with a lemon-butter wine sauce and crispy capers. Served with seasonal market vegetables
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Tenderized chicken breast, lightly battered and pan fried. Served with Spaghetti Marinara. (Cannot be prepared to accommodate allergies to gluten or dairy)