The Menu

Appetizers

• She-Crab Soup

  $14

  Blue crab and sherry cream, finished tableside with a splash of aged sherry.

  Shellfish

• Burrata al Forno

  $17

  Warm burrata, blistered cherry tomatoes, basil oil, and grilled Calabrian bread.

  Vegetarian

• Chesapeake Oysters on the Half Shell

  Market Price

  Half dozen local oysters with mignonette and horseradish, served over crushed ice.

  ShellfishRaw

• Crab Imperial

  $22

  Jumbo lump crab baked in a light sherry cream, broiled until golden.

  Shellfish

• Saffron Arancini

  $15

  Crisp saffron risotto spheres with mozzarella center, served over San Marzano coulis.

  Vegetarian

• Rockfish Crudo

  $18

  Thinly sliced local rockfish, blood orange, fennel, and Calabrian chili oil.

  RawGluten-Free

Salad & Bread

• Grotto Caesar

  $14

  Little gem lettuce, white anchovy, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, and rosemary focaccia crouton.

• Heirloom Caprese

  $15

  Heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella di bufala, basil, and aged balsamic.

  VegetarianGluten-Free

• Roasted Beet & Ricotta

  $14

  Roasted golden beets, whipped ricotta, pistachio, and citrus vinaigrette.

  VegetarianGluten-Free

• Rosemary Focaccia

  $8

  House-baked focaccia with olive oil, flaked sea salt, and rosemary, served warm.

  VegetarianVegan

• Crab & Brown Butter Toast

  $13

  Grilled sourdough, brown butter crab spread, and lemon zest.

  Shellfish

Chesapeake Entrees

• Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

  $44

  Two broiled crab cakes, minimal filler, with saffron aioli and haricots verts.

  Shellfish

• Pan-Seared Rockfish

  $38

  Local rockfish, crispy skin, brown butter, and Chesapeake corn succotash.

  Gluten-Free

• Blue Crab Linguine

  $36

  Fresh linguine, jumbo lump crab, garlic, white wine, and Calabrian chili.

  Shellfish

• Steamed Blue Crabs

  Market Price

  Steamed heavy with our Old Bay blend, served by the half dozen with drawn butter.

  Shellfish

• Bay & Farm Surf and Turf

  $58

  Grilled filet mignon and a broiled crab cake with red wine jus and truffle potato.

  Shellfish

• Oyster Stew

  $28

  Local oysters in a light cream broth with leeks, potato, and fresh thyme.

  Shellfish

Capri Entrees

• Whole Roasted Branzino

  $42

  Mediterranean branzino, filleted tableside, with lemon, capers, and salsa verde.

  Gluten-Free

• Osso Buco alla Milanese

  $46

  Braised veal shank, saffron risotto, and gremolata.

• Cacio e Pepe

  $28

  Fresh tonnarelli, Pecorino Romano, and cracked black pepper, tossed tableside.

  Vegetarian

• Orecchiette con Salsiccia

  $30

  House-made orecchiette, fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, and Calabrian chili.

  Spicy

• Chicken alla Limone

  $32

  Pan-seared chicken breast, lemon butter sauce, capers, and roasted fingerlings.

• Risotto al Nero di Seppia

  $34

  Squid ink risotto, seared calamari, and Calabrian chili oil.

  ShellfishGluten-Free

Parmigiana's

Breaded, fried, layered, and blanketed in San Marzano and fresh mozzarella.

• Chicken Parmigiana

  $29

  Breaded chicken breast, San Marzano sauce, and fresh mozzarella over rigatoni.

• Veal Parmigiana

  $34

  Breaded veal cutlet, San Marzano sauce, and fresh mozzarella over rigatoni.

• Eggplant Parmigiana

  $26

  Layered breaded eggplant, San Marzano sauce, and fresh mozzarella over rigatoni.

  Vegetarian

• Shrimp Parmigiana

  $32

  Breaded jumbo shrimp, San Marzano sauce, and fresh mozzarella over linguine.

  Shellfish

• Soft Shell Crab Parmigiana

  Market Price

  Fried whole soft shell crab, San Marzano sauce, and fresh mozzarella over linguine.

  Shellfish

Happy Endings

• Tiramisù

  $12

  Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa, made in-house daily.

  Vegetarian

• Limoncello Panna Cotta

  $11

  Silky vanilla bean panna cotta with limoncello gelée and fresh berries.

  VegetarianGluten-Free

• Cannoli Duo

  $10

  Crisp shells filled with sweet ricotta, pistachio, and chocolate chip.

  Vegetarian

• Affogato

  $9

  Vanilla bean gelato drowned in a fresh shot of espresso.

  VegetarianGluten-Free

• Olive Oil Cake

  $11

  Citrus-glazed olive oil cake with whipped mascarpone and candied orange.

  Vegetarian