Caruso's Grocery Menu (Update 2025)
Caruso's Grocery, a cozy Italian restaurant located in Capitol Hill, offers a range of amenities such as reservations, delivery, and vegan options. The menu, highlighted by dishes like the Fuselli seafood pasta and Chicken Alfredo, showcases the chef's culinary expertise. Customers rave about the delicious food, attentive service, and welcoming ambiance. The signature Spicy Neapolitan Ragu stands out for its traditional flavors and creamy whipped ricotta topping. The restaurant's intimate atmosphere and crafted cocktails make it a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or special occasion. With dedicated staff and a stellar menu, Caruso's Grocery is a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers in Washington, DC.
ANTIPASTI
CRISPY CALAMARI
Served with sides of marinara and lemon aioli
MOZZARELLA IN CAROZZA
Layers of mozzarella and house bread, lightly battered and fried, served over a simple tomato and basil sauce
GARLIC BREAD QUATTRO FORMAGGI
Served with a four cheese dipping sauce
CREAMY BURRATA
Served with basil pesto, pine nuts & a side of garlic bread
ANTIPASTI
Assortment of marinated artichokes, vinegar peppers, fresh mozzarella, spicy olives, roasted red peppers & ripe tomatoes. Served with a side of Chianti vinaigrette
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
SALAD
PASTA
NEAPOLITAN RAGU
Fresh house made bucatini pasta & Caruso's ragu, topped with whipped ricotta(Ragu is made with beef & pork)
CARUSO'S ALFREDO
Homemade Mafalde Telefono, wild mushrooms and parmesean
BAKED CAVATELLI
Fresh cavatelli in a meatball & sausage ragu, baked with asiago & parmesan cheese
SHRIMP SCAMPI
House made tagliatelle, roasted red peppers, zucchini, garlic, chilies and a splash of house limoncello
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)
PENNE ALLA VODKA
Penne in a creamy vodka sauce, topped with peas, prosciutto & parmesan
SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
Spaghetti tossed in our house made marinara, topped with Caruso's meatballs, parmesan & fresh basil(Meatballs contain pork & dairy)
SPAGHETTI W/ TOMATO SAUCE
Entree sized spaghetti with house made marinara sauce, topped with parmesan & herbs
RAVIOLI ALLA SORRENTINA
House made ravioli served with a sorrentina-style cherry tomato sauce, topped with aged balsamic and herbs
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Tenderized chicken breast, lightly battered and pan fried. Served with Spaghetti Marinara. (Cannot be prepared to accommodate allergies to gluten or dairy)
SEAFOOD FRA DIAVOLO
Clams, mussels, shrimp & calamari in a spicy tomato sauce over fresh tagliatelle pasta
BAKED EGGPLANT ROLLATINI
Thinly sliced eggplant, stuffed with herbed ricotta cheese - rolled & lightly breaded. Served with spaghetti marinara
TROUT PICATTA
Pan seared trout fillets topped with a lemon-butter wine sauce and crispy capers. Served with seasonal market vegetables
CHICKEN PICCATA
Pan seared chicken breast topped with a lemon-butter wine sauce and crispy capers. Served over linguine aglio e olio.
ENTREE
SIDES
Side Spaghetti
Side Season Market Vegetables
Side Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Brooklyn Style Cheesecake
Drizzled with strawberry sauce
Nutella Cannoli
Nutella cream, chocolate chips and hazelnuts ( per order)
Classic Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers with mascarpone zabaglione and Florio Marsala