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Tosca

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price: $$$

10Best Says

With a sleek interior featuring monochromatic tones, all of your attention will go straight to the northern Italian cuisine which is where your mind should be. The venue is committed to serving only fresh ingredients like daily housemade pastas, local grown produce and farm-raised proteins. You might not be able to pronounce much on the menu but your stomach will thank you for trying the ipoglosso (Alaskan halibut), chitarra integrali (whole wheat square spaghetti) and controfiletto (prime New York strip loin). Don't leave without tasting a selection off their 25-page wine list and sinfully delicious dessert menu. METRO: Metro Center.

Address:

1112 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-367-1990

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 11:30am-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-10:30pm
Fri: 11:30am-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-11pm
Sat: 5:30pm-11pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Gina Gallucci White
Washington Local Expert

Italian: "Going to an event? Try their pre-theater three-course menu available to parties of eight or less."

Best for Italian Because: A District favorite since 2001, Tosca should top any Italian-food lover's must-try list.

Dinner Menu
- Salad – Appetizer
  
  Prosciutto di Parma
  
  18-month-aged parma ham, Blu di Bufala, black pepper honey, grissini ($18.00)
  
  Foie Gras
  
  Foie gras, guanciale marmalade, house made pan brioche, cipollini, moscato gelee ($24.00)
  
  Trevigiana
  
  Radicchio tardivo, mache salad, crispy hen of the woods mushrooms, frico friulano, leek and black truffle dressing ($18.00)
  
  Zuppa di Farro
  
  Farro soup, carrots and fava beans, mother yeast, guanciale crouton, rosemary olive oil ($16.00)
  
  Calamari
  
  Pan-seared calamari, "fisherman" filling, escarole, salsa verde, tomato sugo ($22.00)
  
  Brodetto del Tirreno
  
  Shellfish stew with mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops, calamari, baby octopus, garlic and crushed tomatoes ($22.00)
  
  Branzino
  
  Branzino crudo, orange vinaigrette, breakfast radish, stark apple, sea beans, Osetra caviar ($22.00)
  
  Barbabietole
  
  Beet salad, Greek yogurt dressing, Sicilia pistacios, marinated shallots ($20.00)
- Pasta – Risotto
  
  Spaghetti di Gragnano
  
  Thick spaghetti, clams, white wine, crashed red pepper, cherry tomatoes ($26.00)
  
  Chitarra
  
  Whole wheat square spaghetti, organic cherry tomato sauce, basil, garlic ($20.00)
  
  Tortelli di Ippoglosso
  
  Black ink tortelli filled with braised halibut, green peas, tomato water ($30.00)
  
  Papppardelle
  
  Wild boar ragu, chestnuts, pecorino Toscano, fresh thyme ($28.00)
  
  Strozzapreti
  
  Hand-rolled pasta, hickory farm rabbit ragu, white wine sauce, thyme, olive oil ($26.00)
  
  Ravioli del Plin
  
  Braised short rib ravioli, brasato sauce, aromatic oil ($28.00)
  
  Cavatelli
  
  Ricootta cavatelli, morel mushroom ragu rapini-pinenut pesto ($28.00)
  
  Risotto
  
  Aquerello rice, Maine lobster, ricotta, basil, lobster bisque ($32.00)
- Main Course
  
  Dentice
  
  Red snapper, fregola sarda and preserved Meyer lemon ragu, sea bean salad ($42.00)
  
  Polpo
  
  Seared octopus, cauliflower cream, shaved fennel with lemon dressing, pistachio pesto, chorizo oil ($38.00)
  
  Salmone
  
  Alaskan king salmon, tarallini cream, mixed carrots, kale chips ($44.00)
  
  Pesce alla Griglia
  
  Daily selection of fresh fish, simply grilled, served over the chef's daily selection of vegetables
  
  Agnello
  
  Double-rack lamb chops, Anson Mills farro verde, caramelized onions, parsnip puree, coffee-lamb-jus ($46.00)
  
  Filetto
  
  Prime beef tenderloin, brown neck squash puree, zucchini spheres, rosemarry garlic crumbles, red wine ($52.00)
  
  Quaglia
  
  Pan-seared quail breast, confit legs, puntarelle salad, green apple puree, crispy baby brussel sprouts, pickled cherries ($38.00)
  
  Costoletta di Vitello
  
  Grilled free range veal chop, collard greens and fontina cake, braised shallots, porcini mushroom ragu ($52.00)
- Sides
  
  Caramelized Baby Brussels Sprouts
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Baby Artichokes, Brown Butter, Yogurt-beet Sauce
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Rosemary-garlic Fingerling Potatoes
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Sautéed Wild Mushrooms
  
  ($12.00)
Lunch Menu
- Salad – Appetizer
  
  Burrata
  
  Burrata cheese, white and green asparagus, grilled "Anson Mills" polenta, arugula sauce, lemon-thyme dressin ($18.00)
  
  Trevigiana
  
  Radicchio tardivo, crispy hen of the woods mushrooms, frico friulano, leek and black truffle dressing ($16.00)
  
  Cavolo
  
  Baby kale salad, shaved apples and yellow beets, pecorino cheese, beet dressing ($14.00)
  
  Calamari
  
  Pan-seared calamari, "fisherman filling", escarole, salsa verde, tomato sugo ($18.00)
  
  Prosciutto
  
  24 month imported Parma ham, Blu di Bufala, black pepper honey, grissini ($16.00)
  
  Branzino
  
  Branzino crudo, orange vinaigrette, breakfast radish, stark apple, sea beans, Osetra caviar ($20.00)
  
  Timballo
  
  Eggplant flan, saffron risotto puree, balsamic vinegar braised radicchio tardivo ($16.00)
- Soup – Pasta
  
  Zuppa di Farro
  
  Farro soup, carrots and fava beans, mother yeast, guanciale crouton, rosemary olive oil ($14.00)
  
  Chitarra Integrali
  
  Whole wheat square spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, basil, tomato sauce ($19.00)
  
  Tortelli di Ippoglosso
  
  Black ink torteli filled with braised halibut, green peas, tomato water ($28.00)
  
  Pappardelle
  
  Wild boar ragu, chestnuts, pecorino Toscano, fresh thyme ($26.00)
  
  Cavatelli
  
  Ricotta cavatelli, morel mushroom ragu, rapini-pinenut pesto ($26.00)
  
  Strozzapreti
  
  Hand-rolled pasta, Hickory Farm (PA) rabbit ragu, white wine sauce, fresh thyme ($24.00)
- Main Course
  
  Risotto
  
  Acquerello rice, Maine lobster, ricotta, basil, lobster bisque ($30.00)
  
  Pollo alla Milanese
  
  Milanese style breaded chicken cutlet with arugula, oven dried tomatoes and shaved Parmesan cheese ($24.00)
  
  Filetto
  
  Grilled prime beef tenderloin, Belgian endive, brioche and Parmesan gratin, garlic spinach ($36.00)
  
  Polpo
  
  Seared octopus, cauliflower cream, shaved fennel with lemon dressing, pistachio pesto, chorizo oil ($29.00)
  
  Dentice
  
  Red snappper, fregola sarda and preserved meyer lemon ragu, sea bean salad ($30.00)
  
  Pesce alla Griglia
  
  Selections of daily available grilled fish with selection of organic vegetables ($29.00)
- Menu del Pranzo
  
  Ravioli del Plin
  
  24 hour braised short rib ravioli, red wine brasato sauce, Parmesan cheese, aromatic oil ($24.00)
  
  Guance
  
  Red wine braised veal cheeks, chestnut polenta, gremolata ($29.00)
  
  Tiramisu
  
  Served in a glass; mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked sponge cake and chocolate chips - topped with warm marsala zabaglione ($12.00)
Desserts
- Dolci - Sweets
  
  Barretta al Limone
  
  Bar of lemon creme on a shortbread crust, with toasted meringue topping and strawberry garnish ($11.00)
  
  Crostata de Mele
  
  Rustic tart with caramelized apples, cherries and almonds, served with salted caramel gelato ($12.00)
  
  Tosca's Tiramisu
  
  Served in a glass; mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked sponge cake & chocolate chips - topped with warm marsala zabaglione ($12.00)
  
  Torta al Cioccolato
  
  Chocolate cake, liquid chocolate center, roasted walnuts, chocolate crumble, banana ice cream ($12.00)
  
  Gelati e Sorbetti
  
  Selection of house made ice creams and sorbets with cookies and mixed berries ($10.00)
  
  Formaggi
  
  A selection of Italian cheese, served with seasonal marmalade ($14.00)

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