Washington DC - Restaurants - Italian

601 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC 20004
202-628-2888

Fiola

Considered to be a top-10 contender for best DC restaurant and we know why. Modern upscale trattoria features showstoppers like wild hare ragu and prosciutto wrapped veal chop. Interiors are cool, ... read more

1100 New York Ave. NW, Washington DC 20005
202-216-5500

Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca

West Elm showroom with a heavy dash of retro glam. Spirit of 1960s Milan. Wear chocolate Prada shoes to match. Sparkling fairy flower chandeliers ask you not take the rest of it too seriously; focu... read more

15th and H Sts. NW, Washington DC 20005
202-638-4444

Potenza

Low-key legit Italian eatery for high-minded gov and non-gov workers alike, located in iconic Woodward building. Well-sanded interiors resemble distinguished Kansas City smoking rooms from bygone e... read more

1515 14th St. NW, Washington DC 20005
202-332-8613

Posto

Milan arrives in the gayborhood clutching a slim patent leather suitcase, wearing fabulous yet affordable shoes. Primo task at hand: overcome bad mojo of failed former establishment Viridian. New o... read more

1610 20th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-333-3722

Darlington House

19th century family mansion joins the 21st with striking urbanity, sustainable eco-cuisine. Culinary elocution runs bases on color, flavor and texture, hits home run with photogenic flare. Well-t... read more

1036 Park Rd. NW, Washington DC 20010
202-506-1402

RedRocks Firebrick Pizzeria

Corner pizza joint gets it right. Barely-dressed pies, uncomplicated antipasti the genius of an effortless gourmet. Brick oven, brick walls inside and out. Keepin' it real with neon bee... read more

1324 U St. NW, Washington DC 20009
202-797-0523

Al Crostino

Shop front picture window looks in on the kind of utterly charming Italian place that only exists in daytime television romance. Buttery lemon walls, cathedral ceiling, simple mahogany chairs and ... read more

3435 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008
202-686-2966

Dino

Limoncello giggles flutter up from round tables of unattached professional women who own special two-disc edition DVD of Under the Tuscan Sun. Winged lions, rustic dishware, jasper-colored walls. C... read more

3715 Macomb St. NW, Washington DC 20016
202-885-5700

2 Amys

Rite of passage pizzeria in order to gain full-fledged DC insider status. More upscale than the city of Napoli with crust that's purely criminal. Facade is a literal yellow brick road l... read more

1112 F St NW, Washington DC 20004
202-367-1990

Tosca

Downtown festival of corporate beige secretly brandishes culinary merit. Menu reads like a vintage Italian cookbook-totally legit Tuscan food for those who know the difference. At night's end, ther... read more

1225 19th St NW, Washington DC 20036
(202) 293-9091

The Palm

New York fine dining visits DC country cousins under the behest of George Bush the first. Resulting "American fare" menu pulled straight out of The Godfather–you know, back when the mafia st... read more

3251 Prospect St. NW, Washington DC 20007
202-333-6183

Café Milano

This is DC’s primo spot for celeb spotting. A spacious bar and a street-front patio are the best locations to plant yourself, order a delicious meal and enjoy the view. However, beware your definit... read more

1633 P St NW, Washington DC 20036
1-240-293-0619

Cafe Luna

A fine bet for breakfast, brunch, lunch, that meal between lunch and dinner, and dinner. Well-executed Italian specialties that they could probably get away with charging more for. Lasagna al Forno... read more

2029 P St. NW, Washington DC 20036
202-872-1180

Obelisk

Insidery Italian dining room stands in a league of it's own. Intimo translates as thirty-odd diners max. Understated décor is unimportant, because really, who cares what frame hangs on a Car... read more

3529 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008
202-537-9250

Palena

Schizoid diners delight at split personality neighborhood ristorante: languorous candlelight seating with three silver forks or knockout bistro plates at cross-legged café. Ripped jeans or r... read more