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Cucina Vivace

Cuisine: Italian

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Meant to evoke the spirit of a small, family-run trattoria, Cucina Vivace brings alive a little piece of Italy in the middle of Arlington, Va., just across the river from D.C. Chef Gordon Vivace is alone in the kitchen (OK, he has one assistant) and each dish is hand-crafted by him. The menu changes daily based on what fresh meats and produce are available. Cucina Vivace is also great for a glass of wine and some small plates. Caponata, a baked mix of eggplant, red bell peppers, garlic and capers, is just one of the many delicious choices.

Address:

509 23rd St S
Arlington, VA 22202

Phone:

703-979-7676

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Caponata
  
  a savory, baked mix of eggplant, red bell peppers, garlic, capers and herbs. ($6.95)
  
  Casseruola Di Granchi
  
  crab baked with mascarpone cheese and herbs; served as a spread. ($8.95)
  
  Fritelli Di Granchi
  
  tender, creamy can crispy crab fritters; served with fra diavolo sauce and lemon aioli. ($7.95)
  
  Calamari Fritti
  
  hand-cut calamari lightly dredged in flour and seasoning then fried; served with fra diavolo sauce and lemon aioli. ($8.95)
  
  Salsiccie Con Fichi
  
  savory sausage with sweet fig gravy. ($6.95)
  
  Pesto Con Pignoli
  
  chunky pine nut, basil and parmesan pesto served with crostini. ($8.95)
  
  Formaggi Misti
  
  a mixed cheese plate featuring parmesan with balsamic reduction, gorgonzola with honey, mascarpone and herb with crushed mixed berries. also available for dessert. ($9.95)
- Soups
  
  Zuppa Di Fagioli
  
  creamy white bean soup heavily infused with thyme and rosemary. ($6.95)
  
  Zuppa Di Granchi
  
  spiced, slightly smoky tomato and cream crab soup. ($7.95)
- Salads
  
  Insalata Cesare
  
  house-made caesar and garlic croutons. ($6.95)
  
  Insalata Pomodori Con Gorgonzola
  
  seasonal tomatoes with gorgonzola chunks and balsamic vinaigrette. ($8.95)
  
  Insalata Di Spinaci
  
  baby spinach salad dressed in a lemonhoney emulsion with pine nuts. ($7.95)
  
  Insalata Autunno
  
  mixed field greens, walnuts, dried cranberries and balsamic vinaigrette. ($7.95)
- Summer Italian Grill Selections
  
  Scaloppine Di Pollo
  
  simple, grilled scaloppine of chicken topped with olive oil and herbs. ($12.95)
  
  Pollo Parmigiana
  
  scaloppine of chicken lightly dredged in flour and seasonings, then griddle seared and topped with mozzarella, marinara and herbs. ($14.95)
  
  Arista Con Erbe
  
  pounded pork tenderloin medallions drizzled with olive oil and herbs and grilled to medium. ($17.95)
  
  Salsiccie
  
  simple grilled italian sausage. ($13.95)
  
  Bistecca Con Erbe
  
  tender rib eye steak grilled to medium rare, then topped with your choice of olive oil and fresh herbs or gorgonzola (gorgonzola +$2). ($19.95)
  
  Bistecca Con Erbe
  
  tender rib eye steak grilled to medium rare, then topped with your choice of olive oil and fresh herbs or gorgonzola (gorgonzola +$2). ($36.95)
  
  Agnello Alla Griglia
  
  double cut nz lamb chops marinated in rosemary and balsamic emulsion, then grilled to medium rare. ($28.95)
  
  Piatto Di Granchio
  
  an entree sized version of our poplular fritelli di granchi crab fritter. ($18.95)
  
  Pesce Del Giorno
  
  our fresh fish selection of the day. please ask your server about todays fresh catch!
- Pastas
  
  Tagliatelle Allaglio
  
  fresh tagliatelle with olive oil and garlic. ($7.95)
  
  Linguine Fra Diavolo
  
  fresh linguini in a spicy tomato sauce. ($8.95)
  
  Spaghetti Vongole
  
  fresh linguini with baby clams, white wine, olive oil and a touch of red pepper. ($16.95)
  
  Spaghetti Allarrabbiata
  
  fresh spaghetti in a super-spicy sauce of tomato, peperoncini, olive oil, parsley. ($11.95)
  
  Ravioli
  
  fresh three cheese filled pasta pillows in traditional marinara. ($13.95)
  
  Lasagna
  
  fresh pasta sheets layered with ricotta and herbs, baked in marinara. ($13.95)
  
  Gnocchi Vivace
  
  fresh potato pasta dumplings in cream sauce with pancetta and green onion. ($15.95)

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