Italian Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Italian Cafe, your new go-to spot for authentic Italian cuisine nestled in the heart of Falls Church, VA. With a menu that boasts an array of mouthwatering options, from dinner-sized portions of Mussels Marinara and Fettuccine Alfredo to handmade pizzas and calzoni, every meal is crafted with care. Our appetizers like Fried Calamari and Garlic Bread set the perfect stage for a delightful dining experience.
We pride ourselves on our inviting atmosphere, where the community feels like family. You'll enjoy cozy outdoor seating, a full bar, and friendly service that goes above and beyond. With options for takeout and delivery, it's easy to enjoy a taste of Italy from the comfort of home. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a casual dinner, Italian Cafe promises a culinary journey filled with flavor and heart.
Appetizers
Mussels Marinara
A delicious, dinner sized portion.
Clams Marinara
A delicious, dinner sized portion.
Fried Calamari
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed Peppers in Wine
Fettuccine Alfredo
A delicious, dinner sized portion.
Garlic Bread
French Fries
Caesar Salad for Two
Antipasta Salad
Chef Salad
Caesar Salad
Greek Salad
Italian Salad
Green Side Salad
New England Clam Chowder
Minestrone Soup
Soups & Salads
Calzoni & Pizza
Handmade Calzoni
Handmade Pizza
A wonderful, custom made, hand-tossed pizza for you to enjoy. Pick your size, and your toppings.
Steak and Cheese
Italian Sub
Comes with prosciutto, mortadella, genoa salami, and cheese.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Italian Cold Cuts
Turkey and Cheese
Sausage, cheese and sauce
Meatballs, cheese and sauce
Super Club (turkey and ham)
Turkey Club
Spinach Melt
Hamburger
Subs & Sandwiches
Pasta
Simple, Fresh Lunch Pasta
Here at the Italian Caf, we take pride in providing our customers freshlymade pasta, made here in our own kitchen. For this price, you choose yourpasta, and then choose your sauce.
Linguine, served with Red or White Clam Sauce
A wonderful combination of a pasta and sauce.
Lasagna
Multi layered pasta stuffed with meat, cheese; topped with fresh cheese and homemade tomato sauce. Served with salad and bread.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Multi layered pasta with eggplant topped with cheese and tomato sauce. Served with salad and bread.
Manicotti
Homemade pasta stuffed with cheese and topped with tomato sauce. Served with salad and bread.
Mixed Manicotti and Canneloni
Mixed pasta topped with cheese and tomato sauce. Served with salad and bread.
Cannelloni with White Sauce
Tortellini with Cream Sauce
Round pasta stuffed with meat and served with homemade Alfredo sauce. Served with salad and bread.
Tortellini with Meat Sauce
Round pasta stuffed with meat and served with homemade meat sauce. Served with salad and bread.
Tortellini with Tomato Sauce
Round pasta served with homemade tomato sauce. Served with salad and bread.
Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with cheese, served with tomato sauce. Served with salad and bread.
Penne Vodka
A distinctive tomato sauce scented with vodka and made velvety with heavy cream. Served with salad and bread.
Penne Ariviata
Sauted with red wine, fresh tomatoes, capers, onions, garlic, and pepperoncini.
Penne Puttanesca
A Mediterranean sauce with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, capers and a hint of anchovy.
Penne Sorrentino
Penne baked in tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta and parmigiano reggiano cheese.
Linguini Al Pesto
A fresh pesto of basil, garlic, cheese, olive oil, and atouch of cream.
Rigatoni Fra Diavolo
Crushed red peppers added to our marinara sauce and simmered to a fiery finish.
Capellini Fileto
A delicate sauce with made from fresh basil, onions and prosciutto.
Penne alla Vodka
A distinctive tomato sauce, scented with vodka and made velvety with a heavy cream.
Baked Lasagna
A multilayered pasta stuffed with meat, and cheese, topped with even more cheese and our homemade tomato sauce.
Cannelloni
This house made pasta is stuffed with meat, and served withyour choice of a red or white sauce.
Mixed Manicotti and Cannelloni
A taste of our manicotti and cannelloni, topped with cheese and our house made tomato sauce.
Tortellini
Round pasta stuffed with meat, saver served with your choice ofalfredo, tomato, or meat sauce.
Cheese Ravioli
Our house made ravioli stuffed with cheese, served with tomato sauce.
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Breaded boneless chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese. Served with salad and bread.
Pollo Alla Piccata
Boneless chicken breast, sauteed in butter, capers, artichokes, lemon juice with light brown sauce. Served with salad and bread.
Chicken Livers Alla Veneziana
Chicken livers sauteed in garlic and onions with a touch of wine. Served with salad and bread.
Pollo Alla Caccitori
Portions of chicken breast, sauted in wine, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, and tomato sauce.
Pollo Alla Oreganato
Portions of chicken breast marinated in a combination of wine, garlic, herbs, and mushrooms.
Pollo
Vitello
Vitello Parmigiana
Breaded veal, topped with melted cheese and tomato sauce.
Vitello Marsala
Veal in marsala wine and our light brown sauce.
Vitello Scallopine
Veal and mushrooms, sauted in butter with a touch of wine and our light brown sauce.
Vitello Siciliana
Veal topped with eggplant, tomato sauce, and melted cheese.
Vitello Castalana
Veal topped with ham, tomato sauce, and melted cheese.
Vitello alla Piccata
Veal sauted in butter, capers, and artichokes, served with our light brown sauce.
Certified Angus Sirloin Steak
Served with vegetables and your choice of fries or pasta.
Certified Angus Beef Steak Pizzailola
This steak is served topped with our house made spicy marinara sauce and capers.
Carne
Pesce
Zuppa Di Pesce
A delicious combination of different seafood served over linguini, with a choice of a red or white sauce.
Calamari and Mussels
Calamari rings, stewed with mussels and tomatoes, served over our house made linguini.
Shrimp Scampi
Succulent shrimp and mushrooms cooked in a garlic, butter and wine sauce, served our linguini.
Fra Diavolo
Shrimp and mushrooms sauted in a garlic, butter and tomato sauce, served our linguini.
Shrimp Fantasia
Shrimp served over angel hair pasta with pesto sauce, and topped by freshly diced tomatoes.
Linguini with Clam Sauce
A large portion of our house made linguini, served with a choice of red or white clam sauce.
Kid's Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Kid's Pasta with Butter Sauce
Kid's Pasta with Meat Sauce
Kid's Pasta with Meatballs
Kid's Cheese Ravioli
Kid's Tortellini with Tomato Sauce
Kid's Chicken Fingers with French Fries
Kid's Tortellini with Meat Sauce
Kid's Menu (Under 10 Years Old)
Dolci
Tiramisu
Italian cake with layers of ladyfingers soaked in espresso liqueur, topped with sweet mascarpone cream and espresso powder. Served with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and chocolate powder.
Cannoli
Fried cookie shell filled with Italian cream and chocolate chips. Served with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and chocolate powder.
Chocolate Cake
Dark chocolate cake with chocolate icing and chocolate chips. Served with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and chocolate powder.
New York Cheese Cake
Delicious cheesecake served on a graham cracker crust. Served with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and chocolate powder.
Spumoni
Pistachio, chocolate and vanilla ice cream layered together with cherries and nuts. Served with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and chocolate powder.
Tartufo
Chocolate shell with chocolate and vanilla ice cream and cherries and nuts inside. Served with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and chocolate powder.