2. The Red Hen
9.2
1822 1st St NW (at Seaton Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale · 86 tips and reviews
Gabriela Schneider: The hazelnut pesto gnocchi is so light and full of savory deliciousness
L Cee: The crispy Brussels sprouts were seriously amazing. I've never tasted them prepared better. The Spinach Fettuccine with Braised Duck Sugo was simply delicious as well. Believe the hype.
Hank Rodriguez: The Rigatoni; Brussel Sprouts were perfect & well balanced. And heirloom apple crumble with vanilla bean ice cream was such a great way to end the meal.
3. Osteria Morini
8.6
301 Water St SE Ste 109, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Navy Yard · 48 tips and reviews
ᴡ Barfield: Love this place...the ravioli with truffle is crack.
Behrad Eats: They know how to work a grill here! So along with your pasta, get the Grigliata Mista: lamb chop, skirt steak, sausage, pancetta, and marinated peppers.
Behrad Eats: Of course the pasta here is amazing. Get the Rigatoni: braised wild mushrooms, rosemary oil, parmigiano.
4. Fiola Mare
9.0
3050 K St NW (at 31st St), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Georgetown · 68 tips and reviews
Katherine Kennedy Allen: Truly the most exquisite service I have had in DC. The mocktails are refreshing, lobster ravioli to die for and dessert-- save room for the sweets! A+ experience
Theo Bell: It's great dinner spot! Warm and cozy areas for both dining and meeting for a cocktail. The service is excellent from valet to the busboys. The food was amazing; I highly recommend the lobster ravioli
Isa Lara: Frozen negroni cocktail is the BEST summer drink. Tuna tartar is amazing, but the lobster ravioli are totally worth it. Even at $10 per raviolo. Amazing.
5. Fiola
8.7
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at Indiana Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Penn Quarter · 67 tips and reviews
Washingtonian Magazine: What to get: Tuna-topped crostini; burrata with heirloom tomatoes and basil; meatballs with a sunny-side-up egg; pappardelle with ragu of Scottish hare; lasagna with morels and truffles.
Germain M: Great service. Great food! The lobster ravioli is amazing. Arturo, the waiter made our evening so special. Thank you!
Jessica Armstead: Lobster ravioli is great. Also had their doughnut desert and coffee. Warm and inviting ambience. Not stuffy at all. Friend had the Bronzino and that also looked good.
6. Founding Farmers
8.9
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews
Jenna: Try the super tender fried chicken, mac 'n cheese and waffle dish. An unusual yet surprisingly deliciously harmonising combo. Comfort food at its finest.
Aliciana Bowers: The black pepper gnocchi with sausage was amazing! And definitely get the fried green tomatoes .. They're even better as leftovers !
Bilawal Hameed: I'd highly recommend the Chicken & Waffles with Mac & Cheese and Sweet Potato. The corn bread is also amazing. You should come here if you're looking for superb food, though it is slightly pricey.
V.: As a visiting Texan, the food tastes like anything I've has at home. Get the mac and cheese, it's delicious! And they have dr. pepper, best.
VEE: SO good ! 1st time here , great service & great food ! Fresh squeezed lemonade was EVERYTHING ! Mac & Cheese was perfection along with the campfire baked beans !
Liz Caselli-Mechael: Sweet potato mash and Mac n cheese are musts
8. NuVegan Cafe
8.4
2928 Georgia Ave NW (at Hobart Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Pleasant Plains · 78 tips and reviews
Washington Post: Don't leave this vegan restaurant leave without the macaroni and "cheese," a pasta so garlicky and addictive it could satisfy any vegan's jones for the real thing (tofu helps give it its creaminess). Read more.
Nicolas Pratt: Try the Vegan Mac N' Cheese, and the Vegan fried Chicken Sandwich. Not very healthy, but very tasty and unique
Khue Duong: This is the best vegan restaurant I've ever been to. I recommend trying the mac n cheese, lasagna, crab cakes, chicken drumsticks, chicken salad. However, the curry tofu was bland. Friendly service.
9. Rose's Luxury
9.3
717 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 134 tips and reviews
Venu: Popcorn bisque with lobster, dark n stormy oysters, and strawberry pasta are all paradigm shifting in a good way.
Alice: Highly recommend the brisket, strawberry pasta, and Vietnamese pate to share. Also recommend the foie gras dessert. Everything is delicious here!
Nicole Rocchio: Lychee salad, hand- shaped farfalle, strawberry pasta, tandoori chicken (maybe the best I’ve had). Couldn’t say better things about this entire menu. Highly recommend anything on the menu.
10. Floriana
7.7
1602 17th St NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 60 tips and reviews
Ann Brough: Black gnocchi appetizer is delightfully spicy and filet mignon tortellini decadent and delicious.
Darcy D: If you like tuna, definitely start with the tartare. I loved the gnocchi with wild roasted boar.
Aroob Q.: The fettuccine with Swiss chard and cherry tomatoes tastes great! The ambiance is amazing with a feel of home. Staff is definitely nice and experienced.
11. Tortino
8.5
1228 11th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 23 tips and reviews
Alissa McCaffrey: Great food and service! Get the butternut squash ravioli!!
Guillermo Mendoza: The crab cake special appetizer was delicious and I had one of the best seafood linguinis in the world, good service, this place is a gem!
Victoria Nauta: Best discovery in DC. Delicious food, excellent service, great prices. Seafood linguine, fettuccine bolognese and gnocchi are amazing! Will come back next time we're in DC!
12. Sfoglina
8.8
4445 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Forest Hills · 8 tips and reviews
Anton Shuster: Get the squash tortelloni flavored with chestnuts, barilotto cheese and sage. Also try the rigatoni amatriciana and the seafood mafalde.
John Baker: The Gnocchi with Sunday Sauce and the Lobster Dutch Baby were phenomenal
Melody: Charming new restaurant in Van Ness. Everything was delicious! From the amuse-bouche to the cherry and vanilla gelato. My seafood pasta dish was incredible - so tasty and the perfect portion size.
14. Lincoln
8.0
1110 Vermont Ave NW (btwn L St and Thomas Circle NW), Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 149 tips and reviews
Greg R: Mac n cheese and all the veggie options are amazing. More Moscow Mules please!
Andrew Wiseman: Gnocchi with pork ragout was awesome, as were the Brussels sprouts and flank steak
Alexandra: Nice place with good food and atmosphere. Get the Moscow Mule, Organic Kale Salad, and Mac & Cheese. You wont regret it.
15. Tail Up Goat
9.3
1827 Adams Mill Rd NW (at Calvert St NW), Washington, D.C.
Mediterranean Restaurant · Adams Morgan · 35 tips and reviews
Nick Olson: The ravioli is amazing, you have to try it!
Eater: The restaurant has become known for its pastas, breads, wines, and attentive and easygoing service. Lamb ribs are a sure bet, but don't ignore rotating dishes highlighting seasonal ingredients. Read more.
Lucia Theresa: Everything we had was fabulous! We started with the rabbit sausage, then had the potato ravioli with cabbage, and finished with the lamb rib to share. The service was impeccable and cocktails on point