North Italia - McLean Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to North Italia - McLean, a delightful fusion of Italian flavors and modern dining. This trendy cocktail bar is your go-to spot for mouthwatering pizza and small plates in an upscale yet casual atmosphere. The menu celebrates authenticity through a variety of artisanal options, featuring highlights like the Burrata di Stagione and Grilled Bread served with premium olive oil.
Each dish is crafted with fresh ingredients, from the crispy Calamari Fritti to the velvety Cacio e Pepe Arancini, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience. For those seeking lighter fare, the extensive salad selection, including the Little Gem Caesar, offers refreshing options that complement the robust flavors of Italy.
Whether you're enjoying dinner with friends or a romantic night out, North Italia promises a delectable dining adventure in McLean.
Small Plates
Daily Soup
Grilled Bread & Good Olive Oil
grana padano & herbs
Zucca Chips
pesto aioli (yum!)
Burrata di Stagione
red wine poached pear, sicilian pistachio crumble, affinato, grilled ciabatta
Cacio e Pepe Arancini
crispy risotto, pecorino romano, crushed pepper blend, pesto aioli
Crispy Eggplant Parmesan
fresh mozzarella, spicy vodka sauce, torn basil
Calamari Fritti
house giardiniera, sugo, calabrian aioli, grilled lemon
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast*
caper relish, watermelon radish, toasted pine nut, torn basil, pickled red onion
Wild Shrimp Scampi
blistered tomato, grana padano, garlic confit, herb butter, charred lemon, grilled bread
Prosciutto Bruschetta
stracciatella, grilled asparagus, truffle, grana padano
White Truffle Garlic Bread
house made ricotta, mozzarella, grana padano, herbs
Italian Meatballs
creamy polenta, rustic marinara, grana padano
Beef Carpaccio*
pecorino stagionato, toasted pine nut, salsa verde, arugula, grilled bread
Farmers Market
glazed chioggia beet & fuji apple, roasted butternut squash, heirloom carrot, brussels sprout, grilled asparagus, broccolini, hazelnut, hearth bread, basil pesto
Classico
prosciutto di parma, speck, whipped ricotta & eggplant caponata, pecorino stagionato, house giardiniera, castelvetrano olive, marcona almond, orange fennel mostarda, hearth bread
Chef's Boards
Salads
Little Gem Caesar
grated grana padano, herb breadcrumb, cracked pepper
Arugula & Avocado
shaved fennel, lemon, grana padano, evoo
Tuscan Kale
crispy pancetta, charred grape, apple, pistachio, herbed breadcrumb, parmesan vinaigrette
Seasonal Vegetable
butternut squash, brussels sprout, cauliflower, kale, radicchio, pecorino, fregola, pistachio, date, white balsamic vinaigrette
Chopped Chicken
farm greens, heirloom cherry tomato, toasted pine nut, gorgonzola vinaigrette
Heirloom Beet & Chicken
avocado, cucumber, goat cheese, fregola, red wine vinaigrette
Italian Farm
salami, speck, provolone, pepperoncini, olive, heirloom cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, roasted pepper, herb breadcrumb, oregano vinaigrette
Margherita
mozzarella, fresh basil, evoo, red sauce
Hot Honey & Smoked Prosciutto
scamorza, speck, calabrian honey, arugula, pecorino toscano
Funghi
roasted mushroom, cipollini, smoked mozzarella
Naples White
house ricotta, pecorino romano, wild oregano, evoo, red onion
Spicy Meatball
provolone piccante, house ricotta, mozzarella, pecorino romano, red sauce
Prosciutto
mission fig, goat cheese, arugula
The Pig
salumi, pepperoni, spicy sopressatta, italian sausage
Pizza
Sandwiches
Caprese
heirloom cherry tomato, stracciatella, torn basil, arugula, basil pesto
Parmesan Chicken
prosciutto, rustic marinara, mozzarella, aged provolone, calabrian aioli
Our Famous Meatball
braised meatballs, marinara, scamorza cheese
Spicy Italian Grinder
sopressatta, calabrese, smoked prosciutto, provolone, piquillo pepper, cherry tomato, giardiniera
Hot Italian
calabrese salami, italian sausage, piquillo pepper, red onion, ricotta, provolone, smoked mozzarella, house red sauce
Giardino
asparagus, piquillo pepper, roasted mushroom, red onion, mozzarella, ricotta, provolone, basil pesto
Strombolis
Fresh Pasta & Entrées
Tortelloni al Pomodoro
simple tomato sauce, burro fuso, heirloom cherry tomato, torn basil, grana padano
Lumache alla Norcina
fennel sausage, rapini, grana padano crema, herb breadcrumbs, black truffle
Trottole Chicken Pesto
sweet basil, shaved garlic, toasted pine nut, crispy caper
Strozzapreti
herb-roasted chicken, roasted mushroom, spinach, parmesan cream, toasted pine nut
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
italian sausage, crispy pancetta, shaved garlic, torn basil, grana padano
Bolognese (House Specialty)
traditional meat sauce, pappardelle, grana padano, wild oregano, evoo
Crushed Meatball Ragu
beef meatball, crispy pancetta, blistered onion, bucatini, pecorino, wild oregano
Lasagna Bianca al Forno
braised short rib, grana padano, provolone, mozzarella, herb breadcrumbs
Squid Ink Tonnarelli
tiger shrimp, calamari, wild fennel pollen, mint, spicy tomato sauce
Ricotta Cavatelli
lump crab, tiger shrimp, peperoncino, mint, lemon olive oil
Chicken Parmesan
crushed tomato, aged provolone, mozzarella, parmesan rigatoni
Pork Milanese
smoked prosciutto, pepperoncini, red onion, bagna cauda aioli, arugula, fresh lemon
Roasted Salmon*
caramelized romanesco, broccolini, fregola, basil pesto, lemon gremolata, affinato
Spicy Broccolini
Tuscan Kale & Spinach
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Broccoli Rabe
Glazed Chioggia Beets
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Butternut Squash Polenta
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Sides
Cocktails
New Italian Spritz
aperol, citrus smash, prosecco
Julietta
vanilla infused tito's vodka, fiorente, lime, prosecco
White Lotus
vulcanica sicilian vodka, elderflower, italicus rosolio, lemon
My Verona
hendrick's grand cabaret, raspberry, ramazzotti rosato, lemon
Roman Holiday
coconut infused rums, aperol, pineapple, fresh lemon, black walnut
Pomegranate Mule
bottega bacûr gin, pomegranate, lemon, fever tree ginger beer
La Dolce Vita
casamigos blanco, nonino l'aperitivo, passion fruit
Sicilian Margarita
el mayor reposado, grand marnier, montenegro, fresh citrus
Diavolo
banhez mezcal, calabrian chili amaro, tuscan spice, lemon
Ristretto
bottega bacûr gin, caffè borghetti, campari, carpano antica, black walnut
Marco Polo
iwai japanese whisky, montenegro, honey, ginger, fresh lemon
Turino Old Fashioned
whistlepig piggyback rye, hazelnut, brown sugar, angostura
Just Peachy
white peach, raspberry, lemon, ginger beer
Limonata Rossa
black cherry, fresh lemon, soda
Pina No-Lada
coconut, pineapple, fresh lime, bubbles
Jump Start
double expresso, chocolate, cream, shaken & served cold
Zero Proof
Bubbles & Sangria
Prosecco, Bottega "Vino dei Poeti"
Sparkling Rosé, Cleto Chiarli "Brut de Noir", Emilia-Romagna
Red Sangria
brandy, blood orange, red wine, raspberry