Pacci's Trattoria – Italian
Pacci’s Trattoria invites guests into a lively, rustic haven where the comforting aroma of savory meatballs and warm, crusty bread sets the stage for a soulful Italian feast. From the delicate crunch of golden eggplant fritti to the zesty brightness of shrimp al limone and tender grilled octopus, each dish captures a vibrant, coastal spirit that turns a simple meal into a spirited celebration of tradition.
6 Post Office Road, Silver Spring MD 20910 https://paccistrattoria.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, aip, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, slow-carb, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its fresh appetizers and meticulous kitchen preparation, guests consistently praise the vibrant flavors and high-quality ingredients found in every starter. Diners rave about the friendly, timely service and highlight the comfortable, pleasant setting that makes for an inviting dining experience. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared appetizers, which reviewers highlight as a testament to the kitchen's pride and attention to detail.
Menu
Antipasti
- Pacci’s Bread - $7.75: Our signature pizza dough, oregano, EVOO, cracked black pepper, tomato sauce, and garlic herb butter. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Mozzarella - $13.75: Fried mozzarella & marinara. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Burrata & Prosciutto - $19.75: Burrata, prosciutto, tomatoes, arugula, and basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Bruschetta Al Pomodoro - $10.75: Crostini, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Nonna’s Polpette - $14.75: Beef meatballs, tomato sauce, shaved parmesan, and basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Impepata Di Cozze - $14.75: Sautéed mussels, cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, hot peppers, parsley, and EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Calamari Fritti - $18: Fried calamari, tomato sauce, and lemon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Al Limone - $17.75: Grilled colossal shrimp & lemon wine butter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Octopus - $18.75: Grilled octopus, lemon, and EVOO. 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, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Eggplant Fritti - $12.75: Fried eggplant, tomato sauce, and lemon aioli. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Salads
- Pacci’s - $13.75: Spinach, arugula, cucumbers, mozzarella, onions, nuts, cranberries, pears, and honey balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caprese Dop - $13.75: Buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Campagnola - $13.75: Spinach, arugula, artichokes, roasted peppers, parmesan, and honey balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Pasta
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $19.95: Spaghetti, tomato sauce, basil, and Italian beef meatballs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese - $23.75: Tagliatelle, bolognese, and shaved parmesan. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tagliatelle Alla Boscaiola - $23.75: Tagliatelle, sausage, mushrooms, parmesan, cream sauce, and black pepper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lasagna Napoletana - $19.75: Ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, dry-aged ground beef, and ragu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Carbonara - $23.75: Spaghetti, smoked pancetta, eggs, parmesan, cream sauce, and black pepper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pollo Alla Marsala - $25.75: Spaghetti, chicken breast, wild mushrooms, marsala sauce, and arugula salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pollo Alla Milanese - $23.75: Spaghetti, garlic butter, breaded chicken breast, and arugula salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pollo Alla Parmigiana - $26.75: Spaghetti, breaded chicken breast, tomato sauce, and parmesan. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Scampi - $27.75: Linguine, sautéed shrimp, white wine butter sauce, and shallots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Alla Pesto - $27.75: Spaghetti, sautéed shrimp, roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, pine nuts, shaved parmesan, and parsley. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Linguine Alle Vongole - $27.75: Linguine, little neck clams, lemon, and white wine butter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cozze Alla Marinara - $27.75: Linguine, mussels, roasted tomatoes, white wine, Calabria peppers, and parsley. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tagliatelle Al Tartufo - $28.75: Tagliatelle, wild mushrooms, prosciutto di parma, truffle oil, shaved parmesan, and parsley. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Gnocchi Sorrentina - $19.75: Gnocchi, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Ravioli Alla Florentina - $26.75: Jumbo cheese ravioli, white wine and garlic cream sauce, spinach, mushrooms, and shaved parmesan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Calzones
- Il Ripieno - $16.75: Ricotta, buffalo mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, and basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Calabrese - $17.75: Ricotta, mozzarella, spicy Neapolitan salami, luganega sausage, mushrooms, and basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Vegetariana - $17.75: Ricotta, mozzarella, artichokes, roasted peppers, mushrooms, and basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Pizza Neopolitana (Red)
- Margherita - $14.75: Mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- La Verace - $16.75: Buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- La Diavola - $16.75: Spicy Neapolitan salami, mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Il Padrino - $18.75: Spicy Neapolitan salami, luganega sausage, ricotta, parmesan, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Parmigianella - $15.75: Eggplant, smoked mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Capricciosa - $16.75: Ham, mushrooms, artichokes, black olives, mozzarella, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Nanninella - $16.75: Cherry tomatoes, arugula, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Pizza Neopolitana (White)
- Pummarulella - $16.75: Cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Al Tartufo - $16.75: Mushrooms, truffle oil, smoked mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Quattro Formaggi - $15.75: Smoked mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola, fontina, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Paisana - $16.75: Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Ciao Bella - $17.75: Spicy Neapolitan salami, black olives, gorgonzola, fontina, smoked mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Poverella - $16.75: Eggplant, mushrooms, roasted peppers, artichokes, mozzarella, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Mast’nicola - $16.75: Roasted peppers, Italian sausage, smoked mozzarella, parmesan, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Quattro Stagioni - $16.75: Four pizzas in one – mushrooms, ham, salami, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and EVOO. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Sandwiches
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - $18.75: Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil. Served with fries and soft drink. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ultimate Cuban - $18.75: Roasted pork, Swiss, ham, pickles, and spicy honey mustard. Served with fries and soft drink. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic Steak & Cheese - $18.75: Shaved prime rib, provolone, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, onions, and mayo. Served with fries and soft drink. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $18.75: Breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, lettuce, red onions, tomato, mayo, and buffalo hot sauce. Served with fries and soft drink. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- CBC Sandwich - $18.75: Grilled chicken breast, bacon, cheddar, ranch, lettuce, red onions, and tomatoes. Served with fries and soft drink. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Pacci's Trattoria
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include Nonna’s Polpette, Shrimp Al Limone, Grilled Octopus, Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese, and the highly praised fresh appetizers.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options, though specific dish examples for these four diets are not listed.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Pacci's Trattoria.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Pacci's Trattoria is currently operational, with its website at https://paccistrattoria.com/ and a 4.0/5 rating from active diners.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Pacci's Trattoria has an official website at https://paccistrattoria.com/ for information and online ordering.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This moderate ($$) Italian restaurant earns a 4.0/5 rating for its meticulous kitchen preparation, friendly service, and exceptional fresh appetizers.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Pacci's Trattoria has an average rating of 4.0/5, with customers praising the fresh appetizers and high-quality ingredients.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide variety of Italian dishes including meatballs, seafood, and pasta, catering to over 30 different dietary preferences.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Diners highlight the comfortable, pleasant, and inviting setting that creates a lively, rustic, and soulful atmosphere for an Italian feast.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a lively, rustic Italian feast starting with fresh appetizers like eggplant fritti or grilled octopus in a comfortable setting.