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Welcome to Salt & Vine Trattoria and Wine Bar at the historic Olney House in Olney, Maryland. Executive Chef and Owner, Thomas Zippelli brings exciting Italian dishes and unique brick oven recipes to Montgomery County. Chef Zippelli’s farm to table style of cuisine keeps his menu local, fresh and seasonally inspired. We look forward to providing a unique and tasty dining experience for everyone who visits. Chef Zippelli’s menu changes frequently and he is passionately sharing his message, EAT LOCAL! Enjoy outdoor dining on one of our patios or dine in our totally renovated and expanded restaurant.

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Tuna Crostinis — marinated tuna over golden crisp bites, crowned with citrus fish roe and pickled Fresno chilis. Pick three or six.

Italian Seafood Scampi — scallops, shrimp, and clams simmered in white wine, lemon, garlic, and butter with fine herbs, served with warm grilled focaccia.

Our Crispy Skin Branzini — golden, crackling skin over delicate white fish, resting in silky lemon butter with a spoonful of fresh salsa verde and herb oil.

A second look at our Italian Seafood Scampi — briny clams, plump shrimp, and sweet scallops in a white wine, lemon, and garlic butter broth, with charred focaccia for dipping.

Ricotta Siciliana — creamy whipped ricotta piled with grilled corn, blistered cherry tomatoes, and fresh watercress, finished with balsamic reduction and served with warm flatbread.

A platter of our Tomato Bruschetta — grilled rustic sourdough spread with basil pesto and heaped with jewel-toned heirloom tomatoes, finished with balsamic glaze.

Watermelon Salad — juicy watermelon with watercress, red onions, pickled Fresno chilis, pistachios, Castelvetrano olives, mint, and basil, showered with shaved ricotta salata and citrus vinaigrette.

Peach & Prosciutto Salad — ripe summer peaches and ribbons of prosciutto over peppery arugula with stracciatella, mint, toasted pine nuts, white balsamic vinaigrette, and Calabrian chili oil.

The Summer Bianca — a wood-fired white pizza layered with whipped ricotta, parmesan, and pecorino romano, topped with burst cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, and fresh chives.

Tomato Bruschetta up close — marinated heirloom tomatoes and microgreens over basil pesto on grilled rustic sourdough, drizzled with balsamic glaze, with fresh heirlooms and basil in the background.

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Welcome to Salt & Vine Trattoria and Wine Bar at the historic Olney House in Olney, Maryland.

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