Best Italian restaurants in Downtown

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1. Il Piatto

4.4

Awesome(340)

$$$$

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 74 times today

Il Piatto is the modern expression of the classic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a selection of antipasto, pastas, gnocchi, and more! Our private dining package seats 35 guests or holds a reception for 50 guests. With a view of the wine cellar, our Italian restaurant is perfect for all kinds of events.Il Piatto is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour. *Please note, we serve brunch on holiday Mondays*

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2. Via Sophia Washington DC

4.2

Awesome(576)

$$$$

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

Via Sophia reimagines the osteria experience for downtown D.C; where classic Italian dishes and fresh-from-the-oven pizzas are paired with bespoke beverages and a discerning wine list. With a focus on quality, consistency, and hospitality, we offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every guest, at any time of the day.

3. Modena

4.6

Exceptional(925)

$$$$

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Modena presents Italian-inspired cuisine that takes heavy cues from seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients. Modena balances classic cuisine with a modern approach, all enhanced by Chef John Melfi’s passionate and creative touch.

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4. Officina Cafe - Downtown

4.5

Awesome(5)

$$$$

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Chef Nicholas Stefanelli brings his Italian-inspired culinary collective to the heart of downtown DC. Located in The Hub. Stefanelli has reinvented the typical weekday dining experience by bringing chef-driven cuisine to returning office workers. From breakfast through happy hour, guests can enjoy takeaway coffee, sit-down-worthy cheese, and charcuterie platters, to-go salads, panini, Roman-style pizza, handmade pasta, pastries, gelato, and cocktails. Inspired by the lively streets of Italy, Officina Cafe—with DC locations at The Wharf and Downtown—is a culinary destination designed for effortless meals any time of the day.

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5. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(15325)

$$$$

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 174 times today

VALENTINE’S WEEK AT FILOMENA - FEBRUARY 12TH THOUGH FEBRUARY 21STThis will be Filomena's 37th Valentine's Day Celebration like no other restaurant! No doubt this year the most unusual! One day is just not enough to celebrate with those we Love and those we Cherish especially this year. Therefore, Filomena is celebrating Valentines Day for a whole week so you can share your feelings with everyone on your list!! This Holiday is the perfect time to thank those people in your life for being there for you and helping you get through this COVID madness or their kindness has in some way had significant impact on you or your family. JoAnna Filomena

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6. Carmine's - Washington DC

4.4

Awesome(5886)

$$$$

• Italian • Penn Quarter

Booked 70 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's! We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties. Your safety is our priority. DC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

7. Tosca

4.7

Exceptional(4183)

$$$$

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

Currently open for lunch and dinner. Ristorante Tosca offers the finest in contemporary northern Italian cuisine. Tosca serves Italian cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, using a creative approach that respects the great traditions of Tuscan gastronomy. Tosca combines modern style and elegance to create an intimate and comfortable setting.

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8. North Italia - Washington DC

4.5

Awesome(1219)

$$$$

• Italian • West End

Booked 48 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

9. Iron Gate

4.8

Exceptional(2584)

$$$$

• Italian • Dupont Circle

Booked 29 times today

Iron Gate, located near Dupont Circle, stands as one of the district’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and is split between a sumptuous dining room, a wisteria covered patio and a handsomely enclosed carriageway that houses the bar.Chef Anthony Chittum, a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and his team have revitalized the space with a menu that takes inspiration for the cuisines of Greece, Sicily, Sardinian and Southern Italy, interpreting those traditions and techniques using the finest products and seasonal ingredients of the Mid-Atlantic.Iron Gate also serves as an idyllic oasis for fine private events both large and small, so please consider us when planning your next fête, we'd love to have you as our guests.

10. RPM Italian - DC

4.7

Exceptional(3660)

$$$$

• Italian • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 72 times today

Located in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak and RPM Seafood, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly

Best Italian restaurants in Downtown

Price

70 restaurants available nearby

1. Il Piatto

2. Via Sophia Washington DC

3. Modena

4. Officina Cafe - Downtown

5. Filomena Ristorante

6. Carmine's - Washington DC

7. Tosca

8. North Italia - Washington DC

9. Iron Gate

10. RPM Italian - DC

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