Menu
Introducing Lil’ Italian Cafe, a Halal restaurant in Herndon, VA, offering a fusion of New American and Italian cuisine. Known for their flavorful Rice Platter Bowls, featuring options like Chicken Shawarma and Doner Kabob. Burger enthusiasts can indulge in classics like the Hamburger or the Virginia Burger Supreme. The diverse beverage menu includes various options from Soft Drinks to Milkshakes. Customers rave about the friendly service and delicious dishes, with reviews praising the Beef Sajji Steak and Cheese and the Supreme Pizza. Personal favorites include the Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken and the fresh Pizzas. Whether for a quick takeout meal or a relaxed dining experience, Lil’ Italian Cafe promises a satisfying experience for all.
Rice Platter Bowls
Chicken Shawarma & Rice
Doner Kabob & Rice
Chicken Tikka & Rice
Gyro & Rice
Sajji Chicken & Rice
Meatball & Rice
Grilled Shrimp & Rice
Vegetarian Falafel & Rice
Hamburger
Lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.
Old Fashioned Burger
On a buttered kaiser roll with American cheese, ketchup, mustard, onion, and pickle.
Virginia Burger Supreme
Hamburger, grilled turkey ham, and egg with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
All American Cheeseburger
With American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.
Beef Bacon Cheeseburger
With American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo.
Lil' Italian Parmesan Burger
Topped with mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, fried onions, and tomato sauce.
Swiss Burger
Swiss cheese, sauteed onion, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Spicy Chapli Kebab Burger
Mozzarella cheese, seasoned cooked spicy ground beef with kaiser roll, with lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Grilled Chicken Burger
On kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Zinger Burger
Crispy chicken on kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Chicken Tikka Burger
Lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Burgers
Beverages
Soft Drink
Coffee
Tea
Green Tea
Hot Chocolate
Milk
Snapple
Chocolate Milk
Milk Shake
Can Soda
6 Pack of Soda
2 Liter Soda
Bottled Water
10 oz. Juice
Soft Drinks
Cheesecake
Add strawberry for an additional charge.
Baklava
Tiramisu
Carrot Cake
Ice Cream
Add a topping for an additional charge.
Shahi Kulfi
Italian Cannoli
Desserts
Appetizers
Chicken Wings
6 pieces. Home marinated fried with side of Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, or blue cheese.
Chicken Tenders
Breaded. Deep fried with honey mustard dip.
Italian Garlic Bread
With a side of marinara. Add mozzarella cheese to your bread for an additional charge.
French Fries
Fried potatoes.
Seasoned Fries
Onion Rings
Breaded.
Mozzarella Sticks
Breaded. With side of marinara sauce.
Fried Zucchini
Breaded. With side of ranch dressing.
Fried Mushrooms
Breaded. With side of ranch dressing.
Jalapeno Poppers
Breaded. Battered and fried jalapeno peppers stuffed with cheese and side of marinara sauce.
Bag of Chips
Spanakopita
Spinach and feta cheese pie.
Bruschetta
Toasted bread brushed with olive oil, garlic, chopped tomato, basil, oregano and Parmesan.
Garden Side Salad
Mixed greens with grated mozzarella cheese.
Caesar Side Salad
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and croutons with Caesar dressing.
Garden Salad
Mixed greens with grated mozzarella cheese.
Greek Salad
Lettuce, onion, feta cheese, black olives, pepperoncini, cucumber, tomato, with Greek dressing.
Mediterranean Salad
Greek salad topped with gyro meat, served with pita and house dressing.
Tandoori Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, mozzarella hard-boiled egg, topped spicy marinated freshly cooked tandoori chicken.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and croutons with Caesar dressing.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons topped with marinated freshly cooked chicken and Caesar dressing.
Chef Salad
Mixed greens topped with turkey ham, turkey, cheese, and hard boiled egg.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, mozzarella cheese, hard boiled egg, topped with marinated freshly cooked grilled chicken strips.
Asian Spicy Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, mozzarella cheese, hard boiled eggs topped with marinated spicy grilled chicken.
Crispy Chicken Salad
Mixed greens topped with fried chicken tenders and hard boiled egg.
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Mixed greens topped with grilled shrimp and hard boiled egg.
Crispy Shrimp Salad
Mixed greens topped with golden fried shrimp and hard boiled egg.
Tuna Salad Platter
Mixed greens topped with large scoop of tuna salad and hard boiled eggs.
Salads
Specialty Sandwiches
Falafel Wrap Specialty
A mediterranean favorite, seasoned vegetarian chickpea croquettes with lettuce, tomato, onion and feta on pita, with tzatziki sauce on side.
Spicy Chicken Wrap Specialty
Marinated spicy chicken with sauted green peppers, onion, tomato, topped with lettuce and feta on pita with tzatziki sauce on side.
Gyro Wrap Specialty
With lettuce, tomato, onion, feta on pita with tzatziki sauce on side.
Chicken Gyro Sandwich Specialty
With lettuce, tomato, onion, feta on pita with tzatziki sauce on side.
Chicken Tikka Wrap Specialty
With lettuce, tomato, onion, feta on pita with tzatziki sauce on side.
Club Classic Sandwich Specialty
Triple decker on toasted white bread with turkey ham, turkey, beef bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Reuben Sandwich Specialty
With corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, grilled on rye.
Turkey Reuben Sandwich Specialty
With turkey, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, grilled on rye.
Classic Reuben Sandwich
Pastrami, corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing, grilled on rye.
Fish Filet Sandwich
Fried fish with lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce and kaiser roll.
Chicken Filet Sandwich
Fried chicken with lettuce, tomato, mayo and kaiser roll.
Pastrami and Swiss Sandwich
Grilled on rye with lettuce, tomato and mustard.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich
Crispy chicken tenders, turkey ham, Swiss with lettuce, tomato and honey mustard on kaiser roll.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
White bread dipped in egg batter grilled with ham, turkey, Swiss and mustard.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
On kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Falafel Wrap Specialty Platter
A mediterranean favorite, seasoned vegetarian chickpea croquettes with lettuce, tomato, onion and feta on pita, with tzatziki sauce on side.
Spicy Chicken Wrap Specialty Platter
Marinated spicy chicken with sauted green peppers, onion, tomato, topped with lettuce and feta on pita with tzatziki sauce on side.
Gyro Wrap Specialty Platter
With lettuce, tomato, onion, feta on pita with tzatziki sauce on side.
Reuben Sandwich Specialty Platter
With corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, grilled on rye.
Turkey Reuben Sandwich Specialty Platter
With turkey, Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, grilled on rye.
Chicken Gyro Sandwich Specialty Platter
With lettuce, tomato, onion, feta on pita with tzatziki sauce on side.
Chicken Tikka Wrap Specialty Platter
With lettuce, tomato, onion, feta on pita with tzatziki sauce on side.
Club Classic Sandwich Specialty Platter
Triple decker on toasted white bread with turkey ham, turkey, beef bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Specialty Sandwiches Platter
Subs
Lil' Italian Cold Cut Sub
With turkey ham, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, hot peppers, and Italian dressing.
Club Sub
Turkey ham, turkey, beef bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Philly Steak and Cheese Sub
Mozzarella cheese, fried onions, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Philly Chicken and Cheese Sub
Mozzarella cheese, fried onions, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Virginia Cold Cut Sub
Turkey ham, turkey, salami, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Sajji Spicy Steak Chicken Sub
Mozzarella cheese, fried onions, green peppers, home spices lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Sajji Spicy Steak Beef Sub
Mozzarella cheese, fried onions, green peppers, home spices lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Meatball Parmesan Sub
Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Eggplant Parmesan Sub
Fried eggplant with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Meatball and Pepperoni Parmesan Sub
Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Chicken Parmesan Sub
Fried chicken tenders, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce.
Chicken Tikka Sub
Our own spicy chicken, yogurt sauce, onion, tomato, lettuce, and ranch dressing.
Turkey Ham and Cheese Sub
Grilled hot or served cold with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
The Vegetarian Sub
Mozzarella cheese, black olives, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Buffalo Chicken Sub
Spicy tenders with lettuce, tomato, and blue cheese dressing.
Fish Sub
Fried fish with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce.
Turkey Sub
Lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Doner Kebab Sub
Spicy doner meat, sauteed onion, green pepper with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Tuna Sub
Lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Pastrami Sub
Grilled hot or served cold with lettuce, tomato and mustard.
Corned Beef Sub
Grilled hot or served cold with lettuce, tomato and mustard.
Virginia Burger Supreme Sub
Hamburger, grilled ham and egg with lettuce, tomato and mayo.
New Yorker Sub
Grilled pastrami, corned beef, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mustard.
Lil' Italian Cold Cut Sub Platter
With turkey ham, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, hot peppers, and Italian dressing.
Club Sub Platter
Turkey ham, turkey, beef bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Virginia Cold Cut Sub Platter
Turkey ham, turkey, salami, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Philly Steak and Cheese Sub Platter
Mozzarella cheese, fried onions, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Philly Chicken and Cheese Sub Platter
Mozzarella cheese, fried onions, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Sajji Spicy Steak Chicken Sub Platter
Mozzarella cheese, fried onions, green peppers, home spices lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Sajji Spicy Steak Beef Sub Platter
Mozzarella cheese, fried onions, green peppers, home spices lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Meatball Parmesan Sub Platter
Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Meatball and Pepperoni Parmesan Sub Platter
Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Eggplant Parmesan Sub Platter
Fried eggplant with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.
Chicken Parmesan Sub Platter
Fried chicken tenders, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce.
Chicken Tikka Sub Platter
Our own spicy chicken, yogurt sauce, onion, tomato, lettuce, and ranch dressing.
Turkey Ham and Cheese Sub Platter
Grilled hot or served cold with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
The Vegetarian Sub Platter
Mozzarella cheese, black olives, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Buffalo Chicken Sub Platter
Spicy tenders with lettuce, tomato, and blue cheese dressing.
Fish Sub Platter
Fried fish with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce.
Turkey Sub Platter
Lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Doner Kebab Sub Platter
Spicy doner meat, sauteed onion, green pepper with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Subs Platter
Italian Specialties
Lil' Italian Spinach Roll Specialty
Our favorite homemade rolls stuffed with spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
Lil Italian Pepperoni Roll Specialty
Our favorite homemade rolls stuffed with beef pepperoni and mozzarella.
Calzone Specialty
Stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, turkey ham, and mushrooms.
Stromboli Specialty
Stuffed with salami, turkey ham sausage, and mozzarella cheese.
Chipotle Chicken Roll Specialty
Marinated spicy chicken with green peppers, onion, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce.
Veggie Roll Specialty
With assorted green pepper, onion, mushroom, black olive, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
Shawarma Calzone Specialty
Spicy doner meat, sauteed onion, and green pepper with mozzarella cheese.
Plain Cheese and Tomato Sauce Pizza
Lil' Italian Supreme Pizza
Beef pepperoni, sausage, turkey ham, mushrooms, onion, and green peppers.
Veggie Pizza
Onions, mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, and tomato.
Tandoori Pizza
Homemade marinated spicy tandoori chicken and onion.
Sajji Beef Pizza
Spicy beef, onion, green pepper cooked together in our own spices.
Sajji Chicken Pizza
Spicy chicken, onion, green pepper cooked together in our own spices.
Italian Meat Lover's Pizza
Beef pepperoni, beef sausage, and and turkey ham.
White Pizza
With garlic butter.
Gyro Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and gyro meat.
Mediterranean Pizza
Chicken, onion, and tomato slices.
Spring Pizza
Spinach, tomato, feta cheese, and garlic butter.
Hawaiian Pizza
Turkey ham, pineapple.
Doner Kabob Pizza
Spicy, chopped in grilled doner meat, sauteed onion, green pepper.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Marinated Buffalo chicken.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Marinated honey BBQ chicken.
Pesto Chicken Pizza
Grilled chicken with fresh pesto herbs mozzarella cheese.
Pizza
Pastas
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Long thing pasta.
Spaghetti with Garlic Sauce
Long thing pasta.
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Long thing pasta.
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Long thing pasta.
Spaghetti with Italian Beef Sausage
Long thing pasta.
Grilled Chicken Breast Parmesan Pasta
With spaghetti marinara mozzarella, Parmesan melted cheese on top.
Crispy Chicken Parmesan Pasta
With spaghetti marinara mozzarella, Parmesan melted cheese on top.
Eggplant Parmesan Pasta
With spaghetti marinara mozzarella, Parmesan melted cheese on top.
Cheese Ravioli
Stuffed pasta. Comes with your choice of sauce.
Baked Meat Lasagna
Layers of pasta with meat sauce, melted mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese.
Vegetable Lasagna
Assorted vegetable with layers of pasta, melted mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese.
Baked Cheese Manicotti
Large tube shaped pasta.
Pesto Pasta
Choice of spaghetti, fettuccine or penne pasta tossed in olive oil with diced tomato, garlic, fresh herbs, Parmesan and pine nuts. Comes with your choice of style.
Vegetarian Delight with Primavera Sauce
Penne pasta with black olives, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, green pepper, Parmesan cheese, and marinara.
Cheese Tortellini Marinara Sauce
Ring shaped pasta. Comes with your choice of sauce.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Flat thick pasta. Comes with your choice of style.
Chicken Tenders and Fries
Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
Fried Shrimp and Fries
Shrimp cooked in oil.
Fried Fish and Chips
Fish cooked in oil.
Fried Dinners
Kids
Kids Grilled Cheese and Fries
Cooked on a rack over a grill.
Kids Cheeseburger and Fries
Grilled or fried patty with cheese on a bun. Add lettuce, tomato, and onion for an additional charge.
Kids Spaghetti
With meatballs, meat sauce or marinara, served with garlic bread.
Kids Chicken Tenders and Fries
Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
Kids Fettuccine Alfredo
Flat thick pasta. Add grilled chicken or crispy chicken for an additional charge.
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Soup (Archived)
Catering Appetizers
Fresh Crisp Veggie Display Platter
Includes broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots, green peppers and cherry tomatoes. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. Vegetarian.
Cheese and Fruit Display Platter
Includes provolone, Swiss, cheddar, Muenster and American cheese. Served with fruit and crackers. Vegetarian.
Cheese Platter
Includes sharp cheddar, Muenster, Swiss, provolone and American cheese. Served with French baguette and crackers. Vegetarian.
Wings of Plenty Platter
Spicy Buffalo wings served with your choice of dipping sauce.
Chicken Display Platter
Chicken tender strips and Buffalo wings served with your choice of dipping sauce. Spicy.
Greek Salad Tray
Lettuce topped with tomato, cucumbers, onions, green pepper, black olives, feta cheese and Greek dressing. Vegetarian.
Chicken Caesar Salad Tray
Chicken Salad Tray
Your choice of chicken with mozzarella and hard-boiled egg. Served with your choice of dressing.
Chef Salad Tray
Mixed greens topped with ham, turkey, mozzarella, hard-boiled egg and your choice of dressing.
Summer Pasta Salad Tray
Bowtie pasta with fresh spinach, red onions, chopped tomato, salt, pepper, Parmesan and olive oil. Vegetarian.
Caesar Bowtie Salad Tray
Topped with grilled chicken, onions, tomato, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, red wine vinegar, mayo and Dijon mustard.
Catering Salads
Catering Sandwiches
Lil Italian Cold Cuts Platter
Your choices of a cold cut sandwich and condiments with lettuce, tomato and an Italian sub roll. Served with your choice of side and cookies.
BBQ Supreme Sandwich Platter
Your choice of BBQ sandwich on a kaiser roll with sides of lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mayo and mustard.
Greek Wraps Platter
Your choice of wraps with lettuce, tomato and feta on pita bread. Served with cucumber sauce, Greek salad and cookies.
Lil Italian Special Platter
Your choice of entree. Served with a mixed green salad and garlic bread.
Hot Rotisserie Platter
Marinated roasted chicken with roasted potatoes and country garlic bread. Served with your choice of salad and cookies.
Hot Entree Buffets
Your choices of pasta and sauce. Served with house salad and Italian garlic bread.
Roasted Turkey Platter
Roasted turkey served with mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy. Served with garden salad and Italian garlic bread.
Fettuccine Alfredo Platter
Served with garden salad, garlic bread, and cookies. Vegetarian.
Vegetarian Delight Platter
Your choice of pasta with zucchini, black olives, mushroom, Parmesan and marinara. Served with garden salad and garlic bread.
Catering Hot Entrees
Catering Desserts
Cookie Platter
An assortment of our most popular cookies.
Brownie Platter
Triple chocolate brownies.
Baklava Platter
Sweet filo pastry.
Assorted Individual Soda
Bottled Water Catering
Catering Beverages