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    Italian

    True Story Alta Strada Embassy Row

    1600 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest

    Washington, DC 20036


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    All CSIS Happy Hours

    Featured Items

    • Rigatoni alla Vodka

      san marzano tomato, basil, cream, parmigiano
      $26.00
    • Chicken Parm

      san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, broccoli aglio e olio
      $29.00
    • Garlic Bread

      spicy tomato basil dipping sauce
      $15.00

    Breakfast

    Breakfast Mains

    • Avocado Toast

      cherry tomatoes, crushed pistachios, micro greens
      $16.00
    • Breakfast Sandwich

      fried egg, smoked bacon, cheese, toasted bun, crispy potatoes
      $15.00
    • Egg White Omelette

      spinach, mushrooms, whole wheat toast, crispy potatoes
      $18.00
    • Greek Yogurt Parfait

      homemade granola, fresh fruit parfait
      $11.00
    • Italian Benedict

      poached eggs, prosciutto, spinach, english muffin, hollandaise
      $19.00
    • Soft Scrambled Eggs

      bacon or sausage, whole wheat toast, crispy potatoes
      $17.00
    • Toasted Bagel & Smoked Salmon

      tomato, cucumber, red onion, cream cheese
      $18.00
    • Today's Farmers Market Omelet

      bacon or sausage, whole wheat toast, crispy potatoes
      $18.00
    • Vanilla French Toast

      fresh strawberries, maple syrup, bacon or sausage
      $16.00
    • Oatmeal

      $10.00

    Breakfast Sides

    • Crispy Breakfast Potato

      $6.00
    • Applewood Smoked Bacon

      $7.00
    • Maple Pork Sausage

      $7.00
    • Turkey Bacon

      $7.00
    • Whole Wheat Toast

      $6.00
    • SIDE Two Eggs Any Style

      $7.00
    • Seasonal Fruit Plate

      $8.00
    • Side Bagel

      $6.00
    • Pastry Item

      $5.00

    Beverages

    • Irish Coffee

      $15.00
    • Coffee

      $4.00
    • Espresso

      $5.00
    • Cappucino

      $6.00
    • Latte

      $6.00
    • Americano

      $5.00
    • Machiatto

      $6.00
    • Hot Tea

      $4.00
    • White Mocha

      $7.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $5.00
    • Acqua Panna 1 Liter

      $8.00
    • Saratoga Small Bottle

      $5.00
    • Club Soda

      $2.50
    • Tonic

      $4.00
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $4.00
    • Ginger Beer

      $5.00
    • Gingerale

      $4.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.00
    • Apple Juice

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
    • Grapefruit Juice

      $4.00
    • Pineapple Juice

      $4.00
    • Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • Coffee

      $4.00
    • Milk

      $4.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.00

    Dinner

    Appetizers

    • Garlic Bread

      spicy tomato basil dipping sauce
      $15.00
    • Arugula Salad

      EVOO, lemon, shaved mushrooms, truffle, red onion, parmigiano
      $14.00
    • Caesar Salad

      organic romaine, parmigiano, house made dressing, garlicky breadcrumbs
      $15.00
    • Creamy Burrata

      ripe tomatoes, basil, evoo, warm bread
      $17.00
    • RI Style Fried Calamari

      hot peppers, lemon, parsley, garlic butter
      $19.00
    • Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

      house-made dressing, garlicky breadcrumbs, parmigiano
      $17.00
    • Meatballs

      whipped ricotta, san marzano tomato, parmigiano, parsley
      $17.00
    • Prosciutto San Daniele

      dry-cured italian ham, arugula, evoo, pistachio, crostini
      $15.00
    • Shrimp Scampi

      garlic, white wine, lemon, fresh herbs, crostini
      $22.00
    • Today's Soup

      $12.00

    Pasta

    • Fettuccine

      fresh fettuccine with spicy shrimp "fra diavolo" style
      $29.00
    • Potato Gnocchi

      spicy fennel sausage ragu, fresh peas, pecorino
      $27.00
    • Rigatoni alla Vodka

      san marzano tomato, basil, cream, parmigiano
      $26.00
    • Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Pomodoro

      san marzano tomato, garlic, EVOO, hot pepper. parsley
      $25.00
    • Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

      butter, parmigiano, fresh ground black pepper
      $25.00
    • Tagliatelle

      wild mushrooms, truffle, parm
      $28.00

    Entrées

    • Chicken Milanese

      arugula, ripe tomato, red onion, grilled lemon
      $29.00
    • Chicken Parm

      san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, broccoli aglio e olio
      $29.00
    • Pan Seared Salmon

      spinach puree, black lentils, carrots
      $36.00
    • Short Ribs

      creamy porcini mushroom risotto, short rib jus
      $46.00
    • Canopy Burger

      special sauce, fries
      $21.00
    • Chicken Parm Sandwich

      avocado, bacon, tomato, chipotle aioli
      $18.00
    • Kid's Pasta - Butter and Cheese

      $14.00
    • Kid's Pasta - Marinara

      $14.00

    Dessert

    • Cinnamon/Sugar Cake with Fresh Berries

      fresh berries, lemon zest, whipped cream
      $12.00

    Beverage

    • Coffee

      $4.00
    • Espresso

      $5.00
    • Cappucino

      $6.00
    • Latte

      $6.00
    • Americano

      $5.00
    • Machiatto

      $6.00
    • Hot Tea

      $4.00
    • White Mocha

      $7.00
    • Hot Chocolate

      $5.00
    • Acqua Panna 1 Liter

      $8.00
    • Saratoga Small Bottle

      $5.00
    • Club Soda

      $2.50
    • Tonic

      $4.00
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $4.00
    • Ginger Beer

      $5.00
    • Gingerale

      $4.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.00
    • Apple Juice

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
    • Grapefruit Juice

      $4.00
    • Pineapple Juice

      $4.00
    • Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • Coffee

      $4.00
    • Milk

      $4.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.00

    RAAF Kids Menu

    • Chix Tenders w Side Salad

      $16.00
    • Mac & Cheese w Side Salad

      $16.00
    • Spaghetti w Side Salad

      $16.00

    Beverage

    Cocktails

    • Aperol Spritz

      $14.00
    • Amaretto Sour

      $16.00
    • Aviation

      $18.00
    • Bellini

      $14.00
    • Bee's Knees

      $16.00
    • Black/White Russian

      $15.00
    • Boulevardier

      $19.00
    • Classic Daiquiri

      $17.00
    • Classic Margarita

      $16.00
    • Cosmopolitan

      $17.00
    • Espresso Martini

      $17.00
    • French 75

      $12.00
    • Gimlet

      $18.00
    • Gin Fizz

      $18.00
    • Gin & Tonic

      $18.00
    • Irish Coffee

      $15.00
    • Long Island Iced Tea

      $22.00
    • Mai Tai

      $19.00
    • Manhattan

      $19.00
    • Martini

      $19.00
    • Mimosa

      $13.00
    • Mojito

      $19.00
    • Moscow Mule

      $17.00
    • Negroni

      $19.00
    • Old Fashioned

      $18.00
    • Paloma

      $18.00
    • Ramos Gin Fizz

      $18.00
    • Sidecar

      $18.00
    • The Army & Navy

      $17.00
    • The Diplomat

      $16.00
    • Tom Collins

      $19.00
    • Whiskey Sour

      $18.00

    Non Alcoholic Beverages

    • Acqua Panna 1 Liter

      $8.00
    • Saratoga Small Bottle

      $5.00
    • Club Soda

      $2.50
    • Tonic

      $4.00
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $4.00
    • Ginger Beer

      $5.00
    • Gingerale

      $4.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.00
    • Apple Juice

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
    • Grapefruit Juice

      $4.00
    • Pineapple Juice

      $4.00
    • Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • Coffee

      $4.00
    • Milk

      $4.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.50
    • S.pelegrino sparkling liter

      $8.00

    Coffee and Tea

    • Coffee

      $4.00
    • Large Coffee

      $6.00
    • Espresso

      $5.00
    • Cappucino

      $6.00
    • Latte

      $6.00
    • Americano

      $5.00
    • Machiatto

      $6.00
    • Hot Tea

      $4.00

    Cocktails

    House Cocktails

    • 1865 Cocktail Bottle

      $35.00
    • Apple'Onia Cocktail Bottle

      $35.00
    • Purple Rain Cocktail Bottle

      $35.00
    • The 75

      $18.00
    • The Cadillac

      $18.00
    • The Espresso Tini

      $18.00
    • The Spritzer

      $18.00
    • The Sour

      $18.00
    • Irish Coffee

      $15.00
    • The State Secret

      $18.00
    • The Chancellor's Tonic

      $18.00
    • Midnight Garden

      $18.00
    • The Gilded Age

      $18.00

    Cafe - Coming Soon!

    Coffee

    • Espresso

      $5.00
    • Cappucino

      $6.00
    • Latte

      $6.00
    • Americano

      $5.00
    • Flat White

      $6.00
    • Iced Latte

      $6.50
    • Irish Coffee

      $15.00

    Tea

    • Hot Tea

      $4.00
    • Chai Latte

      $6.50
    • Matcha Latte

      $7.00

    Non-Coffee

    • Hot Chocolate

      $5.00

    Pastries

    • Assort Pastries

      $5.00
    • Side Bagel

      $6.00

    All CSIS Happy Hours

    Beer

    • HH Miller Lite

      $7.00
    • HH Senate

      $7.00
    • HH Mich Ultra

      $7.00
    • HH Fuzzy Flightless Birds IPA

      $7.00
    • HH Paint Branch Pilsner

      $7.00
    • HH Guiness

      $7.00
    • HH Redlands

      $7.00
    • HH Dad Strength IPA

      $7.00

    Wine

    • HH Any Red

      $12.00
    • HH Any White

      $12.00

    Alchy Cocktails

    • HH Alchy Variety

      $30.00

    All hours
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    Restaurant info

    Alta Strada was conceived by James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michael Schlow, opening its doors in Wellesley, Massachusetts in 2005. Since then, it has expanded to Washington DC, Connecticut, Northern Virginia, and Boston's Logan International Airport. Each location channels Chef Schlow's dedication to all things Italian, offering a refined dining experience where guests can enjoy delicious, authentic Italian food, an expertly selected wine list, and the kind of warm and friendly service that exemplifies genuine Italian hospitality. Alta Strada has become more than just a restaurant—it’s a cherished part of its communities, a beloved destination for those seeking an authentic, upscale Italian dining experience.

    Location

    1600 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20036

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