Cucina Morini – Italian
Cucina Morini captures the essence of a sun-soaked Mediterranean escape, where the briny sweetness of fresh oysters and silken yellowtail crudo meet the warmth of a lively, stylish dining room. The experience centers on a vibrant harmony of textures, from the indulgent pull of creamy burrata to the charred snap of seasonal broccolini and golden, salt-kissed calamari. It is a space where sophisticated coastal flavors and a spirited atmosphere converge, turning every meal into a graceful celebration of the season’s finest ingredients.
901, 4th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12026976888 https://www.cucinamorini.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, halal, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, atkins, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, zone, volumetrics, tlc, carnivore, alkaline, aip, renal, slow-carb, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Crudi
- Oysters - $24: chef’s selection of east & west coast oysters, prosecco mignonette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna - $22: fennel crusted tuna, shaved celery, olive, capers, pickled pepper, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail - $22: pistachio pesto, fennel pollen Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Roman Salad - $16: romaine, cherry tomato, mollica, garlic anchovy dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Treviso - $16: chicory, goat cheese, almond, spicy lemon-sesame vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Burrata - $21: marinated tomato, fennel pollen-chili agrodolce, mint, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower - $13: apricot, pistachio, pickled shallot, fresno chili, lemon aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccolini - $14: crispy broccolini, spicy pepita gremolata, tonnato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potatoes - $13: fingerling potato, pesto aioli, pecorino, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $20: rhode island calamari, pomodoro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Fritters - $14: calabrian chili & green onion crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Octopus - $21: red wine braised spanish octopus, butternut squash, soppressata, smoked potato, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $15: prosciutto & mortadella meatballs, pistachio, pomodoro, ricotta Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Paccheri Alla Norma - $30: eggplant, san marzano tomato, red chili, ricotta salata, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pasta - $37: mussels, branzino, shrimp, calamari, scallops, fennel pollen Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Taglioni - $32: squid ink, shellfish ragu, calabrian chili butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni - $32: lamb ragu, fennel, rosemary, pecorino Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cappelletti - $33: truffle ricotta ravioli, prosciutto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gramigna - $32: pork sausage, green onion, black pepper, egg yolk Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Red Snapper in Parchment - $45: saffron-garlic butter, chickpea, potato Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Soup - $65: scallop, mussel, shrimp, calamari, octopus, fregola, shellfish broth, crostini Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops Capri Style - $42: pan seared scallop, lemon-herb risotto, tomato & basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Game Hen - $39: spicy honey, chicory salad, orange Dietary tags: High-Protein, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $48: delicata squash caponata, roasted squash puree, mint, salsa verde, charred lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- House Baked Tomato Focaccia - $11: roasted garlic oil, wild oregano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rosemary Potato Chips - $6: calabrian chili, green onion dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Sicilian Olives - $6: orange, roasted garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Olive Oil Cake - $15: basil olive oil cake, red wine cherries, balsamic, honey yogurt crema, black pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ricotta Doughnuts - $16: citrus scented ricotta doughnuts, dark chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Custard - $16: dark chocolate custard, pistachio gelato, cocoa nib crumble, pistachio, candied orange Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Affogato Sundae - $15: vanilla & chocolate gelati, espresso, frangelico, salted caramel, dark chocolate, hazelnut Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Morini Martini - $15: skyy vodka, bombay dry gin, cinzano bianco, caper, dill, white pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Express-Oh! Martini - $15: grey goose vodka, foro amaro, luxardo espresso liqueur, la colombe espresso, nitro Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Peroni Lager - $9: Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pot of Tea - $6.5: earl grey | classic chai | sencha fukamushi | chamomile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Espresso - $6.5
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