Aventino Cucina
Featured Items
Rigatoni
slow-roasted Spring lamb, tomato, fennel, Taggiasca olives, oregano, pecorino Romano ALLERGENS: GLUTEN, DAIRY, ALLIUM$34.00
Pollo
roasted Amish spring chicken, Calabrian chili honey, cauliflower, 'bagna cauda'$39.00
Rigatoni Carbonara
‘carbonara,’ guanciale, egg yolk, black pepper, parmigiano, chives ALLERGENS: Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Pork, Allium$29.00
Apertivi
Pizza Rossa
traditional Roman flatbread, tomato conserva, sea salt, Sicilian oregano ALLERGENS: Gluten, Nightshade, Allium$12.00
Suppli
Three (3) risotto fritters, tomato, chicken brodo, mozzarella, pecorino Romano ALLERGENS: Dairy, Gluten, Nightshade, Allium$14.00
Ricotta
chickpea ‘panelle,’ whipped ricotta, wildflower honey, fried rosemary, sea salt ALLERGENS: Gluten ***CAN BE MADE GLUTEN FREE***$16.00
Prosciutto
24 month aged Parma ham, 'grissini,' shaved melon, herb butter ALLERGENS: Gluten , Dairy, Pork ***CANNOT BE MADE GLUTEN/DAIRY FREE***$24.00
Pizza Bianca
traditional Roman flatbread, extra-virgin olive oil, salt$5.00
Sourdough Bread
house-made sourdough bread, extra-virgin olive oil$2.00
Antipasti
Misticanza
local farm lettuces & greens, soft herbs, kumquats, white balsamic dressing$16.00
Piselli
shaved snap peas, toasted almonds, spriing radishes, pecorino, meyer lemon vinaigrette ALLERGENS: Nuts, Dairy, Garlic$22.00
Funghi
roasted local mushrooms, porcini crema, bloomsdale spinach, crispy shallots ALLERGENS: Dairy, Onions$22.00Caprese
buffalo mozzarella, marinated heirloom & cherry tomatoes, arugula, Genovese basil ALLERGENS: Dairy, Allium$24.00
Capesante
pan-roasted scallops, blistered spriing peas, minted pea crema, chili crunch ALLERGENS: Shellfish, Dairy, Legumes, Allium, Seeds$28.00
Pasta
Tonnarelli
‘cacio e pepe,’ pecorino Romano, parmigiano, black pepper blend ALLERGENS: Gluten, Dairy$24.00
Lumache
'all'amatriciana,' tomato, Calabrian chili, onion, guanciale, pecorino Romano ALLERGENS: Dairy, Pork, Nightshade, Gluten, Allium, Capsicum$29.00
Bucatini
broccoli rabe pesto, fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, fiore sardo, pickled chilies ALLERGENS: Allium, Dairy, Nuts, Capsaicin$30.00Rigatoni
slow-roasted Spring lamb, tomato, fennel, Taggiasca olives, oregano, pecorino Romano ALLERGENS: GLUTEN, DAIRY, ALLIUM$34.00Rigatoni Carbonara
‘carbonara,’ guanciale, egg yolk, black pepper, parmigiano, chives ALLERGENS: Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Pork, Allium$29.00
Fettuccine
Maine mussels and uni, cherry tomatoes, saffron, white wine, garlic breadcrumbs ALLERGENS: Shellfish, Allium, Nightshade, Gluten$36.00
Pappardelle
local rabbit ragu, morel mushrooms, marsala, arugula, tarragon, grain mustard ALLERGENS: Allium, Dairy, Gluten, Alcohol$38.00
Secondi
Pesce
pan-roasted market fish, Acquerello risotto, sweet corn, Piquillo pepper & caper relish ALLERGENS: Dairy, Allium, Nightshade$39.00Pollo
roasted Amish spring chicken, Calabrian chili honey, cauliflower, 'bagna cauda'$39.00Brasato
red wine braised short rib, grilled polenta, spring onions, salsa verde, aged balsamico ALLERGENS:Dairy, Allium, Nightshade$46.00
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Monday | 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Aventino is an airy and vibrant 130-seat bi-level restaurant that will showcase traditional Roman cuisine with nods to the Jewish ghetto neighborhood and chef Mike's Italian-Jewish background, such as shareable aperitivo snacks and antipasti like Carciofi ‘alla Giudia,’ fried artichokes in the Jewish style with mint and salsa verde and Suppli ‘alla Romana,’ risotto fritters with tomato, chicken brodo, mozzarella, and pecorino and handmade pastas such as Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe with pecorino Romano, parmigiano and black pepper and Pappardelle ‘al stracotto’ with slow-braised short rib and oxtail ragu, sofrito rosemary, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, alongside classic cocktails, including a selection of spritzes and negronis, as well as a large Italian-leaning wine list. The gorgeous space is anchored by a stunning green marble bar
4747 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
in Boston
