Washington, D.C., has quietly become one of the best cities for Italian food in America, and locals are fiercely protective of their favorite spots.
From cozy trattorias serving grandma-style pasta to glamorous new openings with buzzy bar scenes, the Italian dining scene here is thriving.
Whether you’re craving wood-fired pizza, handmade ravioli, or a plate of rigatoni that’ll haunt your dreams, these restaurants deliver the kind of authentic flavors that keep people coming back week after week.
L’Ardente
This is the kind of place that makes you want to dress up a little, even if you’re just going for pasta on a Tuesday…