Stracciatella is beyond amazing because it's not too sweet and the chocolate chunks are generous. Also: the Pistachio is a favorite here for good reason; it's light and flavorful and legit.
Times food writer Nancy leson went nuts over the housemade pistacchio di Bronte (among other flavors, including panna cotta and caramello with fichi). These nuts are the best money can buy. Read more.
The Georgetown branch of the locally esteemed pizzeria Via Tribunali has an inviting brick-walled and high-celing room. Stop by for pizza and beer with friends or enjoy salads for gluten-free folks. Read more.
The fresh pasta is great, but ask for hot pepper flakes, salt, pepper - whatever you need to make up for the bland sauce. Tiramisu was half-hearted - all whipped cream & chocolate sauce.
Cupcake Royale is one of the best, and definitely worth a visit. They have rotating monthly flavors (Velvet Elvis peanut butter and banana), good coffee, and amazingly rich cake-flavored ice cream. Read more.