Assaggi

4.2 (1319)

$31 to $50

Italian

6641 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Located in the heart of McLean Square, Assaggi is a Fine Dining destination with Modern Italian Cousin, with respect for tradition but implementing modern culinary techniques.
Adjacent to the Restaurant, Assaggi Pizzeria offers Neapolitan pizzas and small plates in a casual, modern setting. Both concepts offer a full bar with an extensive selection of imported Italian and International wines, as well as beer and craft cocktails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.assaggiosteria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Francesco Pescatore
Catering
Customized. Send us your Request at https://www.assaggiosteria.com/catering/

Location
6641 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101
Neighborhood
McLean
Cross street
Holmes Place
Parking details
Parking is located to the side and to the rear of the building where we are located.
Public transit
Bus line 23A or C (direction Langley) from Ballston Metro on the Orange line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Polpo, Camomilla, Pera e Carciofi$18.00
Octopus, Chamomile, Pears and Artichoke
Cappesante Scottate, Vellutata di Piselli, Lime e Tartufo Nero$19.00
Roasted Scallop, Peas Veloute, Lime and Black Truffle
Tartare di Tonno Pinna Gialla, Limone non Trattato, Avocado e Sesamo$20.00
Yellow Fin Tuna Tartare, Meyer's Lemon, Avocado and Sesame
Carpaccio di Manzo, Rucola Selvatica, Parmigiano, Nocciole e Tartufo Nero$23.00
Beef Carpaccio, Wild Rocket, Parmesan, Hazelnut and Black Truffle
Burrata, Pomodori Variegati, Mango, Melograno e Menta$17.00
Burrata, Heirloom Tomato, Mango, Pomegranate and Mint
Prosciutto San Daniele 18 Mesi, Fichi Caramellati e Pannacotta al Parmigiano$16.00
San Daniele Ham 18 Months, Caramelized Figs and Parmesan Pannacotta
Insalata di Verdurine e Lattughino, Lampone Essicato, Pistacchio e Menta$14.00
Garden Salad, Dried Raspberry, Pistachio and Mint

Pasta

Gnocchi di Patate, Costine di Manzo, Funghi Selvatici, Riduzione di Chianti$26.00
Potato Gnocchi, Braised Short Ribs, Wild Mushrooms Ragout, Chianti Wine Reduction
Mezze Maniche alla "Bolognese"$24.00
Mezze Maniche with Traditional Veal and Beef Ragout
Linguine all'Astice, Pomodorini, Gin, Limone non Trattato e Peperoncino$37.00
Linguine with Lobster, Cherry Tomato, Gin, Meyer's Lemon and Red Chili
Tortelli di Ricotta di Bufala e Spianaci, Burro, Pepe Rosa, Vaniglia e Tartufo Nero$25.00
Tortelli with Buffalo Ricotta and Spinach, Butter, Pink Pepper, Vanilla and Black Truffle
Spaghetti Freschi al Granchio Reale, Asparagi, Pomodorini e Maggiorana$40.00
Home-Made Spaghetti with Alaskan King Crab, Asparagus, Cherry Tomato and Marjoram
Ravioli di Melanzane, Origano, Pomodoro e Burrata$22.00
Ravioli with Eggplant, Oregano, Tomato Coulis and Burrata
Risotto al Caffe, Mandorle Tostate e Lime$25.00
Risotto with Coffee, Toasted Almonds and Lime

Secondi

Merluzzo Carbonaro, Pomodorini, Arancia Abbrustolita, Basilico e Piselli$37.00
Black Cod, Cherry Tomato, Burnt Orange, Basil and Peas
Spigola di Roccia, Broccolo Romano, Finocchi, Carciofi e Menta$39.00
Rockfish, Romanesco, Fennel, Cherry Tomato, Artichoke and Mint
Filetto di Manzo, Grue di Cacao, Scalogno Arrostita, Patate allo Zafferano e Tartufo Nero$42.00
Beef Tenderloin, Cocoa Nibs, Charred Shallot, Saffron Potato and Black Truffle
Petto d'Anatra, Sedano Rapa, Carotine, Rapa Rossa e Semi di Girasole$38.00
Duck Breast, Celeriac, Heirloom Carrot, Beetroot and Sunflower Seeds
Branzino in Crosta di Sale with "Puttanesca" Sauce$45.00
Salt Crust Seabass con Salsa "Puttanesca"

Contorni

Carotine Variegate al Miele$8.00
Heirloom Baby Carrot with Honey
Asparagi Grigliati$8.00
Grilled Asparagus
Spinacini Saltali al Limone$8.00
Sautéed Spinach with Butter and Lemon
Broccolini all'Aglio e Peperoncino$8.00
Baby Broccoli with Garlic and Red Chili

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4.2

(1319)

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
1.3Value

Noise • Moderate

1,319 Reviews

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Jerry Gold
Baltimore77 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 16, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I glanced at reviews before we went which said the restaurant was very good, the food was delicious, but the service could be brusque. They compared it to a typical Roman restaurant in Italy. This is all absolutely true. The food was very good, though quite expensive. However, I don’t believe the server smiled more than once even though we tried many times to get him to be pleasant. He was brusque, short with us, and certainly not Italian! If he was just a bit pleasant the evening would’ve been much more enjoyable. I would not return.
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suzyhomemaker
Pittsburgh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 12, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic! Only negative I can think of was only one salad choice, but it was a really good salad.
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AKR5360 Gold
Washington DC62 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our go to place for great Italian food. Pastas are amazing. Service from Aleks is always very professional and courteous. Plus she knows her wine and makes very practical suggestions.
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CarolR
Washington DC13 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 5, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
With the exception of a very bland risotto preparation the food quality was excellent. However, the portion sizes relative to the price of the dishes was very disappointing.
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DCTraveler Gold
Washington DC108 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 1, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Pasta dishes are amazing. A bit over priced, esp. the wines by glass.
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Deborah Gold
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 27, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an excellent meal and service outstanding. Prices have risen for sure.
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BonGourmand
Washington DC15 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 18, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Assaggi is sooo authentically (and quirkily) Italian, particularly with chef Francesco Pescatore at the helm. Authenticity in the creative, yet simple cuisine like its paper thin carpaccio, slices of proscuitto with roasted figs and parmigiano cheese panna cotta, and it signature veal chop. Add to that its menus governed by the seasons -- we had shaved white truffles that perfumed a perfectly "al dente" risotto. It's quirks? In Italy, its not uncommon for a single kitchen to serve both a formal restaurant and a more casual trattoria -- here its a restaurant and a pizzeria (which makes one of the finest pizzas in the mid-Atlantic with crust that crispy and dark on the outside and chewy on the inside). And one recent review mentioned another quirk -- Italians are seldom in a hurry to bring you a check allowing you amply time to sip your espresso or limoncello.
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Suzette
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner but the music was a little loud
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 12, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely fine dining experience. It is difficult to find a restaurant these days with ambiance, excellent service and fabulous food and wine. Assaggi is our go to when we want to have a “special” dinner!
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MandyL Gold
Richmond3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 12, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food in McLean!!!
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.assaggiosteria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Francesco Pescatore
Catering
Customized. Send us your Request at https://www.assaggiosteria.com/catering/

Location
6641 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101
Neighborhood
McLean
Cross street
Holmes Place
Parking details
Parking is located to the side and to the rear of the building where we are located.
Public transit
Bus line 23A or C (direction Langley) from Ballston Metro on the Orange line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Assaggi

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Menu

Antipasti

Polpo, Camomilla, Pera e Carciofi$18.00

Cappesante Scottate, Vellutata di Piselli, Lime e Tartufo Nero$19.00

Tartare di Tonno Pinna Gialla, Limone non Trattato, Avocado e Sesamo$20.00

Carpaccio di Manzo, Rucola Selvatica, Parmigiano, Nocciole e Tartufo Nero$23.00

Burrata, Pomodori Variegati, Mango, Melograno e Menta$17.00

Prosciutto San Daniele 18 Mesi, Fichi Caramellati e Pannacotta al Parmigiano$16.00

Insalata di Verdurine e Lattughino, Lampone Essicato, Pistacchio e Menta$14.00

Pasta

Gnocchi di Patate, Costine di Manzo, Funghi Selvatici, Riduzione di Chianti$26.00

Mezze Maniche alla "Bolognese"$24.00

Linguine all'Astice, Pomodorini, Gin, Limone non Trattato e Peperoncino$37.00

Tortelli di Ricotta di Bufala e Spianaci, Burro, Pepe Rosa, Vaniglia e Tartufo Nero$25.00

Spaghetti Freschi al Granchio Reale, Asparagi, Pomodorini e Maggiorana$40.00

Ravioli di Melanzane, Origano, Pomodoro e Burrata$22.00

Risotto al Caffe, Mandorle Tostate e Lime$25.00

Secondi

Merluzzo Carbonaro, Pomodorini, Arancia Abbrustolita, Basilico e Piselli$37.00

Spigola di Roccia, Broccolo Romano, Finocchi, Carciofi e Menta$39.00

Filetto di Manzo, Grue di Cacao, Scalogno Arrostita, Patate allo Zafferano e Tartufo Nero$42.00

Petto d'Anatra, Sedano Rapa, Carotine, Rapa Rossa e Semi di Girasole$38.00

Branzino in Crosta di Sale with "Puttanesca" Sauce$45.00

Contorni

Carotine Variegate al Miele$8.00

Asparagi Grigliati$8.00

Spinacini Saltali al Limone$8.00

Broccolini all'Aglio e Peperoncino$8.00

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