Cafesano Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at Cafesano
Cafesano, located in Dulles, VA, invites you to indulge in Mediterranean-Italian cuisine with an exciting array of flavors. Their menu is a delightful blend of fresh salads, savory appetizers, and hearty mains, ensuring there's something for everyone. Start your culinary journey with vibrant salads like the Signature, layered with artichokes and mozzarella, or the refreshing Avocado, Tomato & Mozzarella, drizzled with EVOO.
Appetizers like Roasted Olive Medley and Zucchini Fritti are perfect for sharing, while their Dip Sampler offers a taste of various spreads, including hummus and baba ghanoush, for a satisfying start. Each dish highlights fresh ingredients and vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
As you explore their menu, you'll find both comfort and elegance, making Cafesano not just a meal but a rich dining experience.
Appetizers
Hummus
Chickpeas pureed with tahini, fresh lemon juice and garlic. Topped with EVOO
Red Pepper Hummus
Spicy blend of our Hummus, roasted red peppers and jalapeno. Topped with EVOO
Tzatziki
Cucumber and Greek yogurt dip seasoned with garlic, dill and lemon juice
Roasted Eggplant (Baba Ghanoush)
Roasted eggplant puree, tahini, yogurt, lemon juice and garlic. Topped with EVOO
Dip Sampler
Choose two from Hummus, Red Pepper Hummus, Tzatziki & Roasted Eggplant. Served with a grape leaf
Avocado Bruschetta
A zesty mix of avocado, tomato, basil, garlic, freshly shaved Parmesan and EVOO, served with grilled ciabatta
Tomato Bruschetta
A zesty mix of tomato, basil, garlic, freshly shaved Parmesan and EVOO, served with grilled ciabatta
Falafel
Finely ground chickpeas seasoned with onions, garlic, parsley, and spices, lightly fried and served with our tahini sauce
Avocado Dip
Our zesty avocado mix with homemade tortilla chips
Roasted Olive Medley
Olives (with pits), mixed with peppers and herbs, marinated in olive oil. Served warm with grilled ciabatta
Zucchini Fritti
Freshly cut zucchini wedges, rolled in egg wash and flour, lightly fried and served with our arrabbiata sauce. Choice of Regular or Whole Grain Pita or Lavash Chips
Homemade Soups
Our hearty homemade soups made fresh daily. Call for daily selections
Seasonal Soups
Seasonal soups are also available throughout the year
Homemade Soups
Salads
Signature
Romaine, artichokes, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives and red onions, topped with fresh avocado and mozzarella. Served with our house dressing, our Parmesan crisp and grilled ciabatta
Greek
Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onions, green peppers and feta cheese. Served with our Greek vinaigrette, a grape leaf and grilled ciabatta
Avocado, Tomato & Mozzarella
Avocado, tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil served on a bed of romaine. Drizzled with EVOO and fresh lemon juice and topped with our Parmesan crisp
Arugula
Arugula, romaine, radicchio, tomato, kalamata olives, red onions and Asiago cheese with house dressing and grilled ciabatta
Kale
Kale with shredded carrots and radicchio, tossed with lemon-tahini dressing and served with grilled ciabatta
House
Romaine, baby spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots & radicchio with homemade croutons, served with our house dressing
Caesar
Romaine with our Caesar dressing, topped with croutons, shaved Parmesan and a Parmesan crisp
Marinated Chicken
Seasoned Steak
Marinated Shrimp
Atlantic Salmon
Seasoned Vegetable
Salad Addition
Panini
Grilled Chicken Pesto
Marinated chicken breast, roasted peppers and grilled zucchini with our basil pesto
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula and our basil pesto
Grilled Chicken Parmesan
Marinated chicken breast, freshly shaved Parmesan and our basil pesto, topped with our marinara sauce
Roasted Turkey BLT
Roasted turkey breast, Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and provolone cheese with our chipotle mayo
Prosciutto & Mozzarella
An Italian Classic - Imported Prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil and Italian vinaigrette
Roasted Turkey & Havarti
Thinly sliced roasted turkey breast with tomatoes, lettuce and havarti cheese, dressed with our Dijon-horseradish sauce
Eggplant Parmesan
Baked eggplant with our arrabbiata sauce, shaved Parmesan and oregano
Grilled Steak & Cheese
Grilled steak, caramelized onions, romaine, tomato, cheddar cheese and our chipotle mayo
Italian Meatball
Homemade all-beef meatballs, caramelized onions and provolone cheese with our marinara sauce
Grilled Portobello
Whole baked Portobello mushrooms with tomato, arugula, havarti cheese and spicy brown mustard
Chicken Shawarma
Marinated chicken, slowly roasted and thinly sliced, with romaine and tomatoes. Served with our garlic sauce and wrapped in a grilled pita
Beef Shawarma
Seasoned steak, slowly roasted and thinly sliced, with romaine and tomatoes. Served with our garlic sauce and wrapped in a grilled pita
Grilled Chicken Caesar
Marinated chicken breast, romaine and freshly shaved Parmesan, dressed with our Caesar dressing
Roasted Turkey Pesto
Thinly sliced roasted turkey breast with lettuce, roasted peppers and provolone, dressed with our basil pesto
Hummus & Greek Salad
Our Hummus wrapped with romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, green peppers, red onion and feta cheese, dressed with our Greek vinaigrette
Tuna Salad
Albacore tuna, celery and red onion mixed with spices and mayo, with lettuce and tomato
Avocado Parmesan
Sliced avocado with tomato, lettuce, carrots, shaved Parmesan and our lemon-tahini dressing
Roasted Turkey & Avocado
Thinly sliced roasted turkey breast, avocado, baby spinach and tomatoes, dressed with our tzatziki sauce
Kabob Wrap
A grilled skewer wrapped with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, romaine and a side of our tzatziki sauce
Wraps
Brick Oven Pizza
Margherita
(cheese, tomato & fresh basil) Fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, tomatoes and fresh basil with our tomato sauce
Carne Amante
(pepperoni, sausage & meatball) Pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, Italian meatball and fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses with our tomato sauce
Arrabbiata
(spicy sausage) Spicy Italian sausage, kalamata olives, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses with our tomato sauce
Melanzana
(eggplant & fresh basil) Thinly sliced and baked eggplant, fresh basil, freshly shaved Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses with our tomato sauce
Formaggio
(cheese) Fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses with our tomato sauce
Bianca Insalata
(white pizza with arugula salad) Fresh mozzarella, caramelized onions and EVOO baked and topped with arugula, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives and freshly shaved Asiago cheese
Lombardi
(prosciutto & fresh arugula) A white pizza with fresh mozzarella and basil baked and topped with imported Prosciutto di Parma, arugula and freshly shaved Parmesan
Pollo
(grilled chicken) Grilled marinated chicken, sautéed baby spinach, garlic sauce, kalamata olives and caramelized onions with fresh mozzarella and feta cheeses
Porcello
(bacon, caramelized onions & arugula) Applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella and our garlic sauce baked and topped with arugula, gorgonzola cheese and balsamic reduction
Del Mar
(shrimp & roasted peppers) Seasoned shrimp, roasted peppers and garlic sauce with fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and our basil pesto, topped with roasted pine nuts
Bianca
Create Your Own Pizza
Green Peppers
Sauteed Spinach
Capers
Roasted Peppers
White Mushrooms
Minced Garlic
Tomatoes
Caramelized Onions
Kalamata Olives
Artichokes
Red Onions
Fresh Basil
Portobello Mushrooms
Baked Eggplant
Vegetable Toppings
Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon or Anchovies
Grilled Chicken
Fresh Mozzarella, Feta or Parmesan Cheese
Prosciutto Di Parma
Grilled Shrimp
Add Extra Toppings
Pasta
Lasagna Emiliana
Layers of fresh pasta, Parmesan cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese topped with our marinara sauce and baked
Fettuccini Alfredo
A special Fettuccini tossed with green peas and our homemade Alfredo sauce
Pasta Marinara
Your choice of our marinara, arrabbiata or vodka sauce with linguini, fettuccini or penne pasta
Penne Arrabbiata
Penne pasta tossed with kalamata olives, sautéed mushrooms, capers and our zesty Arrabbiata sauce
Chicken Alfredo
Penne pasta tossed with grilled chicken, green peas and our homemade Alfredo sauce
Penne with Basil Pesto
Penne rigate tossed with our homemade basil pesto and topped with freshly shaved Parmesan
Cheese Ravioli
Homemade ravioli stuffed with three cheeses, served on a bed of our marinara sauce and topped with freshly shaved Parmesan
Italian Meatball (2)
Italian Sausage
Meat Sauce
Add To any Pasta
Kids Menu
Pizza
8″ pizza with fresh mozzarella and our tomato sauce
Pasta
Bowtie pasta with our mild tomato sauce, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese
Chicken Nuggets
All white meat chicken nuggets served in a basket with fries and ketchup
Quesadilla
A soft tortilla folded and filled with cheddar and lightly grilled. Served with fries or carrot and celery sticks and ranch dressing
Mac & Cheese
Macaroni tossed with a homemade creamy cheddar cheese blend
Basket of Fries
Hummus, Red Pepper Hummus, Roasted Eggplant or Tzatziki
Avocado Mix
Greek Potatoes
potato wedges lightly fried and served with our zesty garlic sauce
Homemade Grape Leaves (2)
Baked Lavash Chips
Parmesan Crisps (2)
Grilled Pita
regular or whole grain
Grilled Ciabatta
regular or whole grain
Basmati Rice
regular or brown
Sides
Desserts
Baklava (2)
Tiramisu
Chocolate Chip & Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (2)
Brownies
Cannoli
Gelato Limoncello
Fountain Drinks
free refills
Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
free refills
Homemade Lemonade
free refills