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Dinner Menu SALADS MISTO SALAD $6 A mix of greens with balsamic dressing and croutons INSALATA PAZZA $7 Mixed greens, pieces of house-made mozzarella, croutons and chopped walnuts in a creamy lemon and garlic dressing INSALATA DI CUORE $8 A bed of Misto salad topped with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, avocado, and slices of roasted red bell pepper SPINACH SALAD $7.50 Fresh spinach salad, with mushrooms, tomato, blue cheese and our house vinaigrette MEDITERANNEAN SALAD $8 Heart of Romaine with roasted bell peppers, black olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, and house vinaigrette ARUGULA SALAD $8 Arugula drizzled with olive oil and topped with slices of fresh pear, Asiago cheese and toasted walnuts CAESAR SALAD $6.75 Romaine lettuce hearts with Monroe's Caesar dressing, grated parmesan cheese and croutons CHICKEN CAESAR $9.75 Monroe's Caesar salad with sliced chicken breast PIZZA MARGHERITA $13 Topped with Monroe's pizza sauce, basil and mozzarella-add $1.00 for pepperoni PIZZA ALLA MO $14.50 A pizza made with Monroe's special tri-flavored, lightly spiced sauce of red bell peppers, smoked bacon, white wine, green olives and a touch of crushed red pepper, topped with mozzarella cheese PIZZA CARBONARA $14 A pizza made with Monroe's Carbonara toppings, consisting of pieces of smoked applewood bacon, onions, red, yellow and green bell peppers, topped with Mozzarella cheese WHITE PIZZA $14 Made with white pesto (olive oil, garlic, Pecorino Romano cheese and pine nuts), Romano and Mozzarella cheeses VEGETABLE $14 A mixture of grilled vegetables over a layer of white pesto with dollops of goat cheese SAUSAGE $14.50 House-made hot or sweet sausage topping our Margherita pizza RUSTIC PIZZA $14 Our Margherita pizza topped with artichoke hearts, sliced black olives and red bell peppers APPETIZERS FRIED MOZZARELLA $6.50 Breaded and fried house-made mozzarella cheese served with Monroe's tomato sauce MOZZARELLA CAPRESE $8 Slices of our house-made fresh mozzarella under fresh tomato slices and basil leaves, with olive oil and cracked pepper CALAMARI $8 Fried calamari with a spicy red sauce GRILLED BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP $8 with a Champagne cream sauce MUSSELS AU GRATIN $8 New Zealand mussels topped with breadcrumbs, melted Parmesan cheese, parsley and olive oil ASPARAGUS AU GRATIN $8 Fresh asparagus baked with Parmesan cheese CLAMS CASINO $7 Clams on the half-shell stuffed with bits of red bell pepper, onion, and breadcrumbs, topped with a piece of applewood smoked bacon and baked LAMB TENDERLOIN $9 Grilled lamb tenderloin over a bed of mixed greens, drizzled with a Port wine sauce SPINACH TRIANGLE $7 Filo dough stuffed with a spinach and feta cheese mixture, served with a creamy lemon butter sauce MONROE'S BREAD $6 Monroe's pizza dough, brushed with olive oil and topped with fresh rosemary, kosher salt, Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Served with tapenade, eggplant caviar or pesto SOUP SOUP OF THE DAY See daily "Specials" PASTA PENNE WITH TOMATO SAUCE $14 Penne in an aromatic tomato sauce with pieces of fresh tomato, basil, and our house-made mozzarella PENNE WITH EGGPLANT $13 Penne in our tomato sauce with sautéed eggplant, topped with Romano cheese ORECCHIETTE WITH SAUSAGE AND RADICCHIO $14 Small shell pasta in a sauce made with house-made sausage, radicchio, onion, white wine and tomato LINGUINE WITH BOLOGNESE $14 Linguine in a tomato sauce made with ground top round, pork and veal FETTUCCINE CALABRESE $14 Fettuccine in a tri-flavored lightly spiced sauce of red bell peppers, smoked bacon, white wine, green olives and a touch of crushed red pepper FETTUCCINE ALFREDO $12 Fettuccine in a cream sauce With grilled or blackened chicken $15 FETTUCCINE CARBONARA $14 Fettuccine in a sauce made with smoked applewood bacon, onions, red, yellow and green bell peppers, cream, an egg yolk, and black pepper FETTUCCINE WITH MUSHROOMS $14 Shitake, cremini and white domestic mushrooms, sautéed in olive oil and white wine, and finished with garlic, parsley and either a touch of cream or additional olive oil VEGETARIAN PASTA $12 Fettuccine in a sauce made of olive oil, garlic, mushrooms, olives and mixed vegetables LINGUINE AOP $12 Linguine served in a sauce made of olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper and a sprinkle of fresh basil LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP AND MUSHROOMS $15 Shrimp and mushrooms sautéed with garlic, olive oil and a touch of crushed red pepper CRAB PASTA $16 Bow tie pasta in a crabmeat, vodka and light cream sauce, with parsley, garlic and a light touch of red pepper LINGUINE ALLA PUTTANESCA $13 Small ribbon pasta in a sauce of olive oil, anchovies, white wine, parsley, garlic, capers, sweet black olives and tomato GRILLED SCALLOPS $18 Jumbo scallops grilled and served with pesto and cream over linguine The Above Pastas Are Available In Small Portions SHRIMP WITH A BRANDIED PEPPERCORN SAUCE $17 Shrimp sautéed in olive oil, then flambéed with brandy and finished in a sauce of green peppercorns and a touch of cream. Served over pasta and vegetables SHRIMP WITH A SPICY TOMATO SAUCE $17 Sautéed shrimp in a sauce of oil, garlic, parsley, white wine, tomato and crushed red pepper. Served over pasta and vegetables LINGUINE SEAFOOD MEDLEY $15 with clams, calamari, mussels, shrimp and a variety of fish served with linguine in a marinara sauce LASAGNA $14 Lasagna made with our Bolognese sauce and ricotta and mozzarella cheeses CHICKEN, VEAL, BEEF AND PORK CHICKEN SAN REMO $15 Chicken breast sautéed in clarified butter and fresh thyme, then finished in a sauce of dry oregano, green olives, pine nuts and white wine CHICKEN DRAGONCELLO $15 Chicken breast sautéed and finished in a sauce of white wine, tarragon and a touch of cream BOCCONCINI ELEONORA $18 Veal cutlet, sautéed in clarified butter and topped with prosciutto and house made mozzarella, finished in a sauce of red Vermouth, fresh sage and a touch of cream. VEAL PICATA $17 Veal scaloppini sautéed in clarified butter and served with a white wine sauce with capers Available as a chicken dish for $15 VEAL MARSALA $17 Veal scaloppini sautéed in clarified butter and served with a mushroom and Marsala wine sauce Available as a chicken dish for $15 PORTERHOUSE PORK CHOP* $17 A 14oz porterhouse pork chop grilled and served with our roasted garlic sauce FILET MIGNON* $22 Three filet mignon medallions grilled and served with a mushroom sauce STEAK FLORENTINE* $19 A 14oz New York Strip Steak rubbed with dried and fresh herbs, marinated in olive oil and grilled FISH FISH OF THE DAY Please See The Daily Specials FRIED MEDLEY $15 A deep fried medley of calamari, shrimp and scallops served with a spicy tomato and white wine /sauce GRILLED SALMON $17 Fresh salmon filet charbroiled and served with a lemon butter wine sauce PAN-SEARED TROUT $16 Lightly floured and finished with garlic, parsley, butter and lemon juice, topped with toasted almonds DESSERTS CREMA BRUCIATA $6 A soft custard made with heavy cream, topped with caramelized brown sugar PANNA COTTA $6 A classic dessert from Piedmont, custard without the eggs, with a touch of Frangelico, surrounded by a raspberry puree FLANO $6 Monroe's version of the classic egg custard made with milk and Anisette, in caramelized sugar TIRAMISU $6 Layers of lady fingers, dipped in a mixture of espresso and rum, filled with mascarpone cheese and creme patisserie TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO E NOCCIOLE $6.75 Four layers of moist chocolate cake with alternating hazelnut and chocolate mousse, topped with a rich fudge frosting TORTA DEL FORMAGGIO $6 Cheesecake topped with house-made strawberry sauce SORBETTO ALLA FRUTTA $7 Lemon, peach or coconut sorbet, presented in the lemon, peach or coconut EXOTIC BOMBA $7 A ball of Passion fruit, lemon and mango sorbets encased in white chocolate CANNOLI DI CIOCIALATO $5.75 A delicious cannoli filled with miniature bits of semi-sweet chocolate and sweetened ricotta cheese BREAD PUDDING $4.50 Our bread pudding served warm with a bourbon sauce AFTER DINNER BEVERAGES VIETTI MOSCATO D'ASTI CASCINETTA 2009 $4.50 Succulent flavors of peaches, apricots and nectarines made festive and lively by a light sparkle. This dessert wine is the perfect end to a great meal TAYLOR FLADGATE LBV PORTO 2003 $6 Dark cherry and black fruit aromas, with floral and herbal notes TAYLOR FLADGATE 20 YEAR TAWNY PORTO $12 A finely-balanced tawny, rich and complex, with full-bodied fruit, hints of orange flowers and a nutty, honeyed finish TAYLOR FLADGATE SPECIAL RUBY PORTO $5 A fruity and robust ruby port Ask your server about our single malt scotch selection, special vodkas and bourbon The following disclosure is provided pursuant to Food and Drug Administration requirements, as enforced by the City of Alexandria Health Department: *This food item is or may contain raw or undercooked animal-derived foods. |