L'Ardente – Italian
L'Ardente is a glamorous sanctuary where gilded accents and flickering candlelight set the stage for a theatrical exploration of Italian opulence. The air is thick with the earthy perfume of shaved winter black truffles and charred wood-fired crusts, while tableside spectacles like the tiramisu flambé turn every meal into a captivating performance. From the rich, velvety depths of duck hunt ravioli to the crisp elegance of a whole grilled branzino, every dish celebrates a bold marriage of traditional soul and modern luxury.
200, Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12024480450 https://www.lardente.com0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, sugar-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, raw-food, alkaline, aip, renal, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:45 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:45 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Polpette: Italian meatballs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita Pizza: Tomato, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Bucatini alla Carbonara: Bucatini pasta, egg, cheese, guanciale Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Hunt Ravioli: Ravioli with duck filling Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Whole Grilled Branzino: Grilled Mediterranean sea bass Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu Flambé: Classic Italian dessert prepared tableside Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Espresso Martini: Espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur
Add-ons
- Winter Black Truffle (5g) - $35: Freshly shaved winter black truffle Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
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