Famoso

Name: Famoso
Address: 5471 Wisconsin Ave., 20815, MD, 20815
Telephone: 301-986-8785

5471 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815, US

• Monday: 5:30PM-10:00PM •Tuesday: 5:30PM-10:00PM •Wednesday: 5:30PM-10:00PM •Thursday: 5:30PM-10:00PM •Friday: 5:30PM-11:00PM •Saturday: 5:30PM-11:00PM •

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Cuisine: Italian Northern
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Dress Code: Upscale Casual
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DINNER

Antipasti

Parmigiana di Melanzane Estiva

Light summer version of eggplant parmigiana.

Mozzarella di Bufala alla Griglia con Insalatina Fresca di Stagione

Buffalo mozzarella wrapped in Parma prosciutto, served aside fresh seasonal mesclun, topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano flakes and balsamic reduction.

Gran Fritto dell Adriatico con Verdure Croccanti

Crispy golden fried squid, shrimp, fish fillet, zucchini, carrots, and eggplant served with a spicy tomato sauce.

Carpaccio di Filetto di Manzo con Insalatina di Rucola

Thinly sliced CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF™ tenderloin served with arugula, celery, mushrooms and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Parma Prosciutto

Thinly sliced original Parma Prosciutto with fresh fruit, seven kinds of marinated olives, “Finocchiona” salami and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Spiedino di Gamberoni e Calamari con Legumi

Grilled kebobs of jumbo black tiger shrimp and calamari served with green beans, crunchy sprouts and balsamic reduction.

Insalate

“Americana” Insalata

Salad made with Romaine hearts tossed with Famoso`s dressing with crostini, anchovies and Parmigiano-Reggiano flakes.

“Misticanza” Insalata con Funghi Champignon e Fragole

Mesclun mix, thinly sliced Champignon mushrooms and strawberry tossed in a strawberry-extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.

“Arugula” Insalata con Pecorino di Fossa

Arugula salad, dried cherry tomato & fresh artichokes tossed in a lemon-mint vinaigrette, topped with “Pecorino di Fossa” flakes.

“Grigliata” Insalata di Verdure

Grilled seasonal vegetable salad, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction.

“Italiana” Insalata di Bufala, Pomodori e Rucola

Imported italian fresh Bufalo mozzarella, vine-ripened tomato and arugula.

Risotti

Risotto con Porcini e Verdure Primaverili

Italian “Carnaroli” rice with sautéed porcini mushrooms and spring vegetables creamed with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Risotto di Mare alla Riminese con Carciofi Croccanti

Italian “Vialone Nano” rice set in a seafood medley Rimini style, creamed with Splivo D.O.P. extra virgin olive oil and topped with crispy artichokes.

Risotto con Fagiano e Tartufo Mantecato nella Forma di Parmigiano

2001 Winner of the “Golden Spoon” - best risotto in Canada! Italian “Carnaroli” rice set in a pheasant ragout with black truffle paste creamed at the table in front of you in a Parmigiano-Reggiano wheel.

Paste

Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco e Basilico

Traditional spaghetti set in a fresh tomato and basil sauce.

Paglia e Fieno alla Bolognese

House made spinach and egg fettuccine set in a CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF™ Bolognese sauce.

Strozzapreti alla Romagnola con Foglioline di Spinaci

“Strangle the priest,” handmade pasta set in a sausage ragout with baby spinach topped with crisped Parma prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano flakes.

Ravioli di Ricotta e “Pecorino di Fossa” ai Carciofi e Pendolini

House made ravioli filled with ricotta and “Pecorino di Fossa” (sheep milk cheese aged inside tufa rock caves) served with cherry tomatoes, artichokes and thyme essence.

Gnocchi di Ricotta con Gamberi, Melanzane e Mozzarella Affumicata

Ricotta cheese gnocchi sautéed with jumbo black tiger shrimp, fresh tomato concassée and smoked mozzarella cheese.

Tagliatelle all`Astice su Crema di Peperoni Gialli

House made egg fettuccine sautéed with a Maine lobster meat, fresh tomato concassée, basil and yellow bell pepper coulis then drizzled with “Solivo” D.O.P. extra virgin olive oil.

Spaghetti alla Chitarra con Vongole, Granceola e Zucchine col Suo Fiore

House made egg square spaghetti sautéed with fresh crab meat and clams, zucchini and squash blossoms.

Pesce

Filetto di Salmone all`Asapretto di Lamponi e Prosciutto Croccante

Grilled salmon fillets served aside mesclun and wild berry salad tossed with raspberry vinaigrette and topped with crispy julienne of Original Parma prosciutto.

Guazzetto di Dentice alla Toscana

Seared red snapper Tuscan style served with a bread and tomato emulsion sauce with green beans.

Filetto di Tonno Cotto e Crudo su Caponata di Melanzane

One side seared tuna fillet served atop eggplant caponata, olives, dried tomato and spicy extra virgin olive oil.

Branzino con Carciofi, Olive, Patate e Pomodorini

Baked Mediterranean Sea bass with artichokes, olives, potato and cherry tomato with a drizzle of “Solivo” D.O.P. extra virgin olive oil.

Catalana di Crostacei (Plate for 2)

One Maine lobster, four langoustines and four jumbo black tiger shrimp steamed and served with a selection of vegetable crudités and white wine marinated red onions.

Carne

Pollo alla Diavola e Insalata Toscana “Panzanella”

Grilled half chicken marinated in fresh herbs, served with “panzanella” Tuscan style bread salad topped with aged ricotta cheese and tossed with red wine vinaigrette.

Scottadito d`Agnello alle Erbe Aromatiche

Lamb chops marinated with fresh herbs, seared and baked to perfection and served with sautéed artichokes, fava beans, green peas, pistachios and cured lemon.

Filetto di Vitello alla Romagnola

Grilled veal tenderloin served sliced atop sautéed spinach and grilled endive.

Tournedos di Manzo all Aceto Balsamico

Grilled CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF™ tournedos served atop roast potato cake, steamed seasonal vegetables and balsamic vinegar sauce.

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Florentine style grilled 16 oz T-bone or 24 oz Porterhouse steak of CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF™ served with sautéed vegetables and roasted potatoes.

TEMPTATIONS

Biscotti Cantuccini con Gelato al Vin Santo

Tuscan style almonds cookies, served with a Vin Santo wine ice cream, topped with a net of caramelized sugar.

Fungo di Cioccolata con Crema al Passito

Chocolate mousse served with chocolate salami, chocolate hazelnuts meringue, late harvest wine sauce.

Cassata all` Italiana

House made ice cream cake with caramelized hazel nuts, pistachios and candied fruit served with a chocolate sauce.

Famoso`s Tiramisu

Mascarpone mousse, amaretto cookies, walnuts and chocolate chunks served with chocolate coffee beans.

Panna Cotta con Fichi e Mandorle al Caramello

A light, silky egg custard served with caramelized figs and almonds.

Paradiso di Cioccolato

Hot molten chocolate cake, chocolate almond cookies, hazelnuts gelato served with berries and a grappa flavored crème anglaise.

Coppa di “Zuppa Inglese” alla Bolognese

A Bologlese interpretation of English trifle made with layered chocolate and vanilla custard with “pasta Margherita” flavored with rose-petal liqueur served with meringue, “lingue di gatto” cookies and “Zuppa Inglese” gelato.