Alta Strada – Italian
Alta Strada captures the soulful essence of a classic Italian kitchen, where the intoxicating aroma of toasted garlic and simmering sauces fills a space that feels both timeless and vibrant. Guests gather over plates of velvety house-made ricotta and paper-thin San Daniele prosciutto before diving into comforting bowls of rigatoni alla vodka or the legendary, golden-crusted garlic bread. It is a place where nostalgic charm meets modern energy, turning every meal into a spirited celebration of authentic flavors and shared moments.
465, K Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12026294662 https://www.altastradarestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, sirtfood, candida, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Antipasto
- Our World Famous Garlic Bread - $12: Spicy Tomato Basil Dipping Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Caesar Salad - $15: Organic Romaine Hearts, Garlicky Breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Old School Ricotta - $15: Sage, Red Chili, Olive Oil, Crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- San Daniele Prosciutto - $22: Creamy Burrata, Fig Jam, Crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Baby Arugula Salad - $15: Shaved Mushrooms, Truffle, Parmigiano Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Nonna’s Meatballs - $16: Spicy Tomato Sauce, Ricotta, Parmigiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Calamari - $18: Hot Peppers, Parsley, Tomato Basil Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mussels Fra Diavlo - $19: Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce, Garlic, Cherry Pepper, Parsley, Crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Pasta
- Spaghetti AOP - $25: San Marzano Tomatoes, EVOO, Garlic, Crushed Red Pepper, Parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Rigatoni Alla Vodka - $26: Garlic, Basil, San Marzano Tomato, Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fedelini Vongole - $29: Manilla Clams, Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon, Parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Quattro Formaggi Ravioli - $28: Basil, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tagliatelle Bolognese - $31: Classic Bolognese Sauce, Parmigiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mezzaluna Ravioli - $29: Cremini Mushrooms, Truffle, Parmigiano Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chitarra - $41: Lobster, Shrimp, Spicy Tomato, Basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Main Courses
- Chicken Parm - $29: San Marzano Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Parm, Broccoli Aglio Olio Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mama Zecca’s Eggplant - $29: San Marzano Tomato, Mozzarella, Parm, Broccoli Aglio Olio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Milanese - $29: Baby Arugula, Frisée, Ripe Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Grilled Lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Seared Salmon - $37: Green Beans Agrodolce, Confit Tomatoes, Roasted Fennel Sambuca, Radish Capers Salad, Romesco Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Grilled Filet Branzino - $32: Green Beans Agrodolce, Confit Tomatoes, Roasted Fennel Sambuca, Radish Capers Salad, Romesco Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Slow Cooked Halibut - $39: Green Beans Agrodolce, Confit Tomatoes, Roasted Fennel Sambuca, Radish Capers Salad, Romesco Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Dry-Aged NY Strip (12 oz) - $61: Garlic Rosemary Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Red Wine Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Lamb Chops Scottadito - $49: Garlic Rosemary Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Red Wine Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Prime Filet Mignon (8oz) - $61: Garlic Rosemary Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Red Wine Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Celebrate the Season
- Beet Salad - $16: Spinach, Grapefruit, Pecorina Salata, Hazelnuts, Aged Sherry Vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Crispy Artichokes Hearts - $15: Pesto Bianco, Pickled Fresnos, Lemon Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Potato Gnocchi ‘al Cinghiale’ - $32: Fresh Basil Pesto, Stracciatella, Parmigiano, Toasted Pine Nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Rigatono 'alla Buttera' - $29: Italian Fennel Sausage, Fresh Peas, Creamy Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pumpkin Ravioli - $28: Brown Butter, Sage, Lemon, Pecans, Stracchiatella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian