Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar
Menu
Online ordering is now available.
Specials
Ensaladas y Sopas
Quesos
Venduras
Isabella’s Paellas
Embutidos y
Carnes
Pescados y
Mariscos
Entrees
Desserts
Children’s Menu
Weekday
Lunch Trio
Beverages
Breakfast
& Brunch
Frederick Restaurant Week
Specials
8.13.22
Restaurant week 8/8-8/14/22 specials listed above
Soup of the day
Beef and vegetables – $5 / bowl – $7
v=vegetarian g=gluten free ve=vegan
Dessert
Tres leches cake / cherry / whipped cream 8
Basque Burnt Cheesecake / mixed berry compote / whipped cream $9
Ensaladas y Sopas
Soups and Salads
Sopa del dia cup – $5 / bowl – $7
Beef and vegetables
Lentejas con Verduras
lentils / vegetable stock / lemon Cup – $5 / Bowl – $7
Gazpacho Andaluz
andalusian-style gazpacho / EVOO / croutons / vegetable brunoise Cup – $5 / Bowl – $7
Ensalada Verde**
romaine / roasted garlic dressing / croutons / tomato / red onions / parmesan cheese $8
Ensalada de Peras y Fresas*
Spanish goat cheese / pears / strawberries / arugula / red onions / candied walnuts / citrus honey vinaigrette $10
Quesos
Cheeses
Manchego Frito
fried manchego / fig jam / pear / baguette $13
Queso Frito
goat cheese fritters / almonds / Jerez shallot vinaigrette $13
Queso al Horno**
baked brie / toasted bread / almonds / port wine reduction / orange $13
Venduras
Vegetables
Esparragos Fritos
Isabella’s signature crispy panko crusted asparagus “fries” / smoked tomato aioli $10
Setas Salteadas*
sautéed mushrooms / garlic / EVOO / Jerez sherry $8
Espinacas Sacromonte*
sautéed spinach / pine nuts / garlic / malaga raisins $8
Coliflor*
roasted cauliflower / manchego / chili aioli / chorizo dust $12
Papas Bravas*
fried potatoes / bravas sauce / garlic aioli $8
Bruselas**
ayse brussels sprouts / honey vinaigrette / walnuts / currants / fried capers (add serrano ham $5 / add manchego cheese $3) $11
Papas Fritas
house-made potato chips / goat cheese dip / sriracha $8
Isabella’s Paellas
Please allow 25 minutes for preparation
Paella a la Valenciana*
our Valencian-style paella / shrimp / chicken / chorizo / mussels / clams / peas / pimento pepper $30
Paella de Verduras*
eggplant / artichoke / asparagus / green beans / peas / pimento pepper $21
Paella de Pollo y Champiñones*
mushrooms / chicken $19
Embutidos y Carnes
Cured Meats & Meat Dishes
Empanadas
ground beef / potato / cilantro / chili aioli / manchego cheese / pickled onions $15
Pan con Costilla de Ternera
short rib / goat cheese / marmalade onions / honey truffle aioli / brioche $19
Hamburguesas de Chorizo
chorizo mini burgers / marmalade onions / jalapeño aioli / tomato / manchego cheese / brioche $13
Chorizo*
house-made Spanish sausage / mashed potatoes $11
Brochetas de Pollo
spiced chicken skewers / spicy apricot sauce $10
Costillita
braised short ribs / natural jus / mashed potatoes $15.50
Pollo ala Gallega*
slow cooked chicken / onion / potatoes $13
Albóndigas
all-beef meatballs / roasted garlic-tomato rioja sauce $11
Datiles Rellenos*
crispy bacon-wrapped dates / stuffed with chorizo / goat cheese $11
Filete con Salsa de Porto*
cocoa dusted 4 oz. filet / mashed potatoes / ruby port coffee reduction $22
Jamón Serrano con Melon*
serrano ham / cantaloupe / EVOO / balsamic reduction $10
Pan con Tomate y Jamón Serrano
tomato / house sourdough / manchego cheese / serrano ham $12
Berenjena*
ground beef stuffed eggplant / potato / Turkish chili / jalapeno / tomato $12
Pescados y Mariscos
Fish & Seafood
Gambas al Pil Pil
hot sizzling shrimp / spicy garlic oil / caramelized onions $14
Mejillones al Vapor Cataluna**
pan-steamed black mussels / garlic / crushed red pepper / EVOO / bay leaf / grilled bread $13
Aguacate
avocado / crab / celery / mayo / pimento / saffron butter $19
Camarones*
shrimp / chili butter / calabrese peppers / crostini $14
Alcachofas Rellenas*
roasted artichoke bottoms / jumbo lump crab meat / saffron butter $21
Calamares a la Romana**
fried house-breaded calamari / garlic aioli $15
Salmon
Salmon / couscous salad / pesto / feta / onion / cucumber / cilantro $23
Entrees
Pescado del dia
Today’s fresh fish / clams / mashed potatoes / seasonal vegetables / saffron butter $MP
Solomillo
10 oz New York Strip / house cut fries / truffle oil / parmesan $33
Plato Vegetariano
portobello mushroom stuffed with spinach / swiss cheese / bravas sauce / green beans / mushrooms / saffron rice / fried asparagus $22
Vieiras
bacon wrapped scallops stuffed with crab / mashed potatoes / seasonal vegetables / apricot coulis $37
Desserts
Pastel de Chocolate Sin Harina
flourless chocolate cake / hazelnut ice cream / raspberry coulis $6
Empanada de Manzanas
apple turnover / vanilla ice cream / caramel $6
Brownie de Chocolate con Canela
rich chocolate-cinnamon brownie / vanilla ice cream / caramel $6
Flan de Asturias
classic Spanish custard / caramel sauce $6.25
Taza de Crema de Chocolate
chocolate pot de creme / Spanish hot chocolate / fresh strawberries $7
Coffee Bar
ChocoSombra Coffee $2.50 / Espresso $4 / Cappuccino $5 / Latte $5
Tapas Lunch Trio
Choose any 3 Tapas $14.99 or Sandwich with homemade soup or fries $13
Available Tuesday–Thursday, 11:3oAM-4PM (Not Available 8/9-8/11 Restaurant week)
SOPA DEL DIA
Cream of mushrooms
TAPA DEL DIA
watermelon / feta / balsamic
EMPANADA GRANDE
ground beef / potato / cilantro / chili aioli / parmesan / pickled onions
PAELLA TAPA DEL DIA
chicken / mushrooms / calasparra rice / peas / pimento
ESPARRAGOS FRITOS
crispy panko crusted asparagus “fries”
/ smoked tomato aioli
BROCHETAS DE POLLO
chicken thigh skewers / apricot sauce
ALBONDIGAS
beef meatballs / roasted garlic-tomato rioja sauce
GAMBAS AL PIL PIL
sizzling shrimp / garlic oil / caramelized onions
QUESO AL HORNO
brie / toasted bread / almonds / port wine reduction / fresh orange
PASTA DEL DIA shrimp / asparagus / pesto / parmesan cheese / cavatappi pasta
SETAS
sautéed mushrooms / garlic / evoo / sherry
PATATAS BRAVAS
fried potatoes / bravas sauce / garlic aioli
ENSALADA VERDE
Romaine / roasted garlic dressing / croutons / tomato / red onion / parmesan
ESPINACAS A LA SARCROMONTE
spinach / pine nuts / Malaga raisins
SANDWICHES / SALADS
$13
Sandwiches include choice of homemade soup or fries
CHICKEN WRAP
Grilled chicken / avocado / lettuce / tomato / feta / jalapeno aioli / tortilla
SPANISH BURGER
Beef burger / caramelized onions / brie cheese / bacon / piquillo peppers / aioli / brioche
CUBAN SANDWICH
Serrano ham / toasted pork loin / house made pickles / mustard / aioli / Swiss cheese / ciabatta
ISABELLA’S TURKEY CLUB
Turkey breast / bacon / goat cheese / mayonnaise / lettuce / avocado / tomato / honey wheat bread
CHICKEN PANINI
grilled chicken breast / spinach / fresh mozzarella / pesto / house made sourdough
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD
grilled shrimp / romaine / roasted garlic dressing / tomato / red onion / parmesan / croutons
Beverages
Sangria
Isabella’s Sangria
Red, White or Peach $8.75 Glass / $24 Carafe Seasonal Watermelon $9.50 Glass / $25 Carafe
all varieties of sangria are served with fresh fruit
Seasonal Cocktails
Orange Crush Mule
Deep Eddy orange vodka, fresh orange juice, orange liqueur, ginger beer $11
Strawberry Margarita
Jose Cuervo silver tequila, fresh muddled strawberries, fresh lime $12
Maple Rye Fashioned
Bulleit rye whiskey, domaine canton ginger liqueur, maple syrup, lemon juice, bitters, rosemary sprig $13
X-rated Mule
McClintock epiphany vodka, x-rated blood orange, mango, passionfruit liqueur, lime, ginger beer $11
Cranberry Mule
Deep Eddy cranberry vodka, fresh lime, ginger beer, cranberries $9
Pomegranate Margarita
Sauza hacienda silver tequila, pama liqueur, fresh lime, splash orange juice $11
Signature Cocktails
Toasted Coconut Mojito
Dragon Toasted Coconut Rum / mint / lime / brown sugar / soda $10
Black Fig Cosmo
Black fig infusions black fig vodka / triple sec / cranberry / fresh lime $11
McClintock Mule
choice of McClintock spirit / ginger liqueur / fresh lime / ginger beer / epiphany vodka $8 / MD white whiskey $9 / forager gin $10
Blackberry Lemonade
Starlight blackberry whiskey / Lemonade $9
Mediterranean 75
grapefruit gin / lemon / x-rated blood orange, mango, passionfruit liqueur / champagne $9
Spiced Pear Margarita
Jose Cuervo silver tequila / spiced pear puree / st georges spiced pear / fresh lime / orange $11
Flirtini
McClintock epiphany vodka / x-rated blood orange, mango, passionfruit liqueur / sparkling wine $11
Beer
Brewer’s Alley Kolsch
5% ABV – German ale / pale gold / light body / mild bitterness $6.50
Brewer’s Alley IPA
5.6% ABV – English-style / assertive hop bitterness / caramel maltiness $6.50
Brewer’s Alley Oatmeal Stout
6.7% ABV – full body, rich aromas, roasted flavors $6.50
Brewer’s Alley Hefeweizen
5.0% ABV – Wheat beer, light, hazy, banana and spicy clove $6.50
Brewer’s Alley Usurper 15
5.2% ABV American style IPA, bright, citrus, lemon zest, light tropical fruit aromas $8.00
Monocacy Brewing Pucker’d Sour
5.2% ABV – Mango Peach Sour, bright moment of acidity, very low bitterness, aromatic fruit notes, with addition of real mangos and peaches $8
7 Locks Paint Branch Pilsner
5.3% ABV – Czech style Pilsner, light, crisp finish, with spice, lemon $8
True Respite Week Away
6.5% ABV – NEIPA, hazy, juicy, low bitterness, featuring citrus tropical fruit notes$8.00
Cushwa Tenuous Pawn with coffee
6.6% ABV – English Brown Ale, malty, rich, nutty, light caramel sweetness $8.00
Bottles & Cans
Bold Rock Cider
gluten free $5
Blue Moon
$6.50
Bud Light
$5.00
Stella Artois
$6.00
Clausthaler NA Lager
$5.50
Miller High Life
$4
Yuengling
$5
Michelob Ultra
$5
Corona
$6
White Claw Mango
$6.50
White Wine
Benziger Chardonnay…………………………………………………..8.5/32
Sonoma Valley, CA / creamy texture / notes of pear / apricot / lemon
Palacio de Bornos Verdejo…………………………………………….8/30
Rueda, Spain / citrus fruit / herby / anise
Tres Ojos Rosado……………………………………………………….8.5/30
Aragon, Spain / crisp juicy rose / red berries / medium acidity / refreshing finish
Klinker Brick Albarino………………………………………………..11/40
Lodi, CA / white peach / lemon zest / hint of minerality / stone fruit / citrus
Lora Organic White Blend ………………………………………..8.5/28
Verdejo & Sauvignon Blanc / tropical / fresh / dry
Tangent Pinot Gris……………………………………………………………35
Edna Valley, CA smooth with refreshingly crisp acidity
Abadia de San Campio Albarino……………………………………..40
Rias Baixas, Spain tropical fruits / vibrant acidity / lively / well balance / long finish
Palacio de Fefinanes Albarino ………………………………………..44
Galicia, Spain / beautiful fruit aromas / floral / mouth is round & clean
Finca Nueva Viura…………………………………………………………….32
Rioja, Spain crisp / dry / citrus / melon
Patricia Raquin Chablis Vieilles Vignes…………………………..60
Burgundy, France / fresh lemony nose / smooth with slight oak / vanilla finish
Campo Viejo Rose…………………………………………………………….28
Rioja, Spain / crisp / watermelon / plum / dry-yet-fruity
Red Wine
Tres Ojos Old Vines Garnacha………………………………….7.5/28
Calatayud, Spain / fruit focused / tart cherries / raspberry / peppery / spiciness
True Myth Cabernet……………………………………………………13/45
Paso Robles, CA / rich / smooth / dark fruits / cocoa / oak
Trivento Reserve Malbec………….………………………………..9/32
Argentina / oak aged / supple tannins / rich dark berries
PenaMonte Seleccion Tempranillo…………………………..8.5/30 Toro, Spain / violet tones / oaked aged / spiced blackberry / raspberry fruit / dark chocolate flavors
Palacio del Burgo Rioja ……………………………………………..8.5/30
Rioja, Spain / 100% Tempranillo / intense dark fruits on nose / vibrant with powerful smooth tannins
Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva ……………………………………………..33
Rioja, Spain / black cherry / vanilla / medium-bodied
Rosaria Vera Rioja Tempranillo ……………………………………..35
Rioja, Spain / deep purple / dark berries / long finish
Bodegas Faustino VII Tempranillo …………………………………35
Rioja, Spain / Elegant / fresh / fruity / barrel aged / medium finish
CARE Garnacha Nativa …………………………………………………….32
Carinena, Spain / fruit forward / smooth / medium
Honora Vera Monastrell…………………………………………………….25
Jumilla, Spain / medium bodied / firm tannins
Sentero Tinta de Toro ……………………………………………………..30
Rich dark fruits / deep plum hue / bouquet of blueberry
Lora Organic Red Blend ……………………………………………………28
La Mancha, Spain / Tempranillo & Syrah / fruit / oak / spice
Nexo Rioja……………………………………………………………………………30
Rioja, Spain / Tempranillo & Garnacha / floral / rich/ dark fruits
Cellars Can Blau Monstant……………………….…………………………35
Monstant, Spain / elegant / full bodied / lavender / spice
Alain de la Treille Chinon Cabernet Franc……………………..45
Loire Valley, France intense purple / complex mineral aromas / dark fruits / juicy / spicy on the palate
Carol Shelton “Wild Thing” Old Vine Zinfandel…………….40
Mendocino, CA / Aromas of black cherry / ripe plum / raspberry / hint of tobacco / vanilla oak baking spice
Allende Rioja Tempranillo………………………………………………….65
Rioja, Spain / elegant / spice / roasted dark berries
Cune Rioja Organic…………………………………………………....42
Spain / blackberries / red currant / wild fruit / barrel aged / light spiced
Sparkling Wine
Painous Brut Cava
$28
Poema Brut Cava
$30
Ramon Canals Reserva Rose Brut
$35
Vilarnau Rose Brut Cava
$44
Chloe Prosecco
$35
Tattinger Brut La Francaise
375ml – $50 750ml – $100
Breakfast & Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 8am-3pm
Signatures
Huevos Rancheros
corn tortillas / fried eggs / queso fresco / red bean puree / tomato relish / avocado / chistorra chorizo / braves sauce $17
Shrimp & Grits
sautéed shrimp / peppers / onions / chorizo / fried eggs / manchego cheese grits / tomato sauce $17
Breakfast Wrap
scrambled eggs / chorizo / avocado / quest fresco / jalapeño aioli / tomato relish / served with choice of potatoes or fruit $16
Spanish Fried Eggs
almonds / sautéed spinach / chorizo gravy / served with your choice of potatoes or fresh fruit & white toast $12
Omelets
Served with roasted potatoes or fresh fruit
3 Mushrooms, Onion & Goat Cheese
cremini mushrooms / button mushrooms / shiitake mushrooms $12
Classic American Cheese Omelet
$10
Chorizo
caramelized onion / manchego cheese $13.50
Benedicts
Served with roasted potatoes or fresh fruit
Classic Eggs Benedict
two poached eggs / toasted English muffin / Canadian bacon / hollandaise $13
Crab Benedict
two poached eggs / toasted English muffin / Canadian bacon / hollandaise $21
Chorizo Benedict
Two poached eggs with chorizo / toasted English muffin / hollandaise $14
The Classics
3 Buttermilk Pancakes
with butter / maple syrup $9
Classic French Toast
with butter / maple syrup $10
Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
served with your choice of toast $12
Two Eggs
potatoes / bacon / toast $10
Two Eggs & Gravy
sausage gravy / biscuits $10
Three Scrambled Eggs
fresh tomato salad (cucumber, onion, olive oil & tomato) / served with your choice of toast $12
Breakfast Sides
One Egg
$1.75
Side of Fresh Fruit
$4
Side of Toast
white or wheat $1
Side of Corned Beef Hash
$5
Side of Sausage or Bacon
$5
Side of Sausage or Chorizo Gravy
$3
Side Biscuit or English Muffin
$1
Side Breakfast Potatoes
$3.50
Side Tomato Salad
$5
Manchego Cheese Grits
$5
Sandwiches
All served with French fries or house-made soup
Classic Cheeseburger
hereford beef / toasted bun / lettuce / tomato / red onion / American cheese / mayonnaise $15
Chorizo Burger
manchego cheese / lettuce / tomato / red onion / bean aioli / fried egg / toasted bun $17
Turkey
bacon / goat cheese / avocado / mayonnaise / lettuce / tomato / toasted wheat bread $15
Fried Chicken
roasted tomato / lettuce / avocado / feta cheese / aioli / ciabatta $15
Salads
Add grilled shrimp $6.99 / grilled chicken $5 / grilled salmon $8
Spinach and Goat Cheese Almond Fritter Salad
baby spinach tossed with fresh strawberries / pear / citrus vinaigrette $14
Romaine Salad with Parmesan Cheese
hearts of romaine / tomatoes / red onions / hard boiled egg / tossed in our roasted garlic dressing / croutons / parmesan $11
Bloody Mary’s
All served with Old Bay rim / lime / celery
Classic Bloody Mary
traditional bloody with vodka syrup $9
Gazpacho Bloody Mary
house-infused gazpacho vodka / bacon / shrimp / pickle / olive $9.25
Wasabi Bloody Mary
traditional bloody with wasabi / lime $9.25
Blood Maria
traditional bloody with tequila $9.25
Yacht Club Mary
Absolut vodka / shrimp / pickle / olive $9.50
Mad Mary
traditional Mary with Absolut Peppar $9.25
Wine Cocktails
Sparkling Wine
house brut $7.00
Bellini
sparkling wine / peach schnapps $8
Mimosa
orange juice / sparkling wine $8
Napoleon Mimosa
blood orange liqueur / orange juice / sparkling wine $8
Soft Drinks
Juices
orange juice / pineapple juice / grapefruit juice small $2.50 / large $3.75
Whole Milk
$3
Chocolate Milk
$3
Hot Cocoa
$4
Fresh Coffee
$3
Hot Tea
$3.50
Soda
$2.75
Summer Restaurant Week Lunch Menu
3 Courses – $25
First
Sopa del Dia
Tomato bisque
Gambas al Pil Pil
sizzling shrimp / garlic / olive oil / caramelized onions
Esparragos Fritos
our signature fried asparagus / tomato aioli
Sandia
watermelon / feta cheese / mint / aged balsamic
Queso al Horno
baked brie cheese / bread / almonds / sesame / orange / port wine reduction
Second
Hamburguesa
spanish beef burger / brie cheese / bacon / piquillo peppers / sweet onions / housemade challah bun
Cubano Sandwich
braised pork shoulder / ham / mustard / pickles / swiss cheese / ciabatta roll
Ensalada con Carne
grilled flank steak / romaine / parmesan cheese / roasted garlic dressing / croutons
Isabellas Homemade Pasta of the Day
shrimp / asparagus / pesto / feta cheese / pene pasta
Panini
grilled chicken / fresh mozzarella cheese / spinach / pesto / homemade sourdough bread
Dessert
Tres Leches Cake … cherry / whipped cream
Pastel de Chocolate … flourless chocolate cake / raspberry coulis / vanilla ice cream / whipped cream
Summer Restaurant Week Dinner Menu
3 Courses – $42
First
Sopa del Dia
Tomato bisque
Gambas al Pil Pil
sizzling shrimp / garlic / olive oil / caramelized onions
Esparragos Fritos
our signature fried asparagus / tomato aioli
Queso al Horno
baked brie cheese / bread / almonds / sesame / orange / port wine reduction
Bruselas
brussels sprouts / honey vinaigrette / currants / walnuts / capers
Croquetas
creamy fried serrano ham croquettes / garlic aioli / manchego cheese
Second
Pescado del Dia
bronzino / mashed potatoes / seasonal vegetables / whole grain mustard sauce
Solomillo
New York strip / seasonal vegetables / mashed potato / red wine sauce
Paella de Pollo y Champinones
saffron calasparra rice / mushrooms / chicken
Confit de Cerdo
heritage pork shoulder confit / basmati rice / seasonal vegetables / spicy romesco
Pollo al Horno
oven crisped half chicken / rosemary potatoes / spinach / maple-vinegar sauce
Dessert
Tres Leches Cake … cherry / whipped cream
Basque Burnt Cheesecake … mixed berries compote / whipped cream
Pastel de Chocolate … flourless chocolate cake / raspberry coulis / vanilla ice cream / whipped cream