Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Washington, D.C. Area

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Washington, D.C. Area? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Orofino Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1755)

$30 and under

Italian

Fredericksburg

About the restaurant

Danilo Orofino was born in Palermo, Sicily, where he studied the culinary arts as well as restaurant and hotel management. He opened his first restaurant/coffee bar in Sicily at the age of 18. After 4 years of hard work, he closed the place with dreams of doing even more with his life.

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Chris

Dined 3 days ago

Our waiter was very knowledgeable and attentive. The food was delicious.

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Manalu Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1272)

$30 and under

Italian

Frederick

About the restaurant

Manalu is a new authentic Italian restaurant by Chef/Owner Marco Pontecorvo. The name was to combine all three of his family members names. MA for Marco, NA for Naomi, his daughter, and LU for Lucia, his wife. Manalu's goal is to bring a taste of Italy and a touch of Naples in the town, by serving authentic Italian cuisine and the original pizza Napoletana cooked in a brick oven. The atmosphere is very cozy and warm, perfect for family and friends. Manalu` also has a full bar and happy hour Mon-Fri from 4pm to 7pm. Happy hour also includes a food menu with delicious appetizers.

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Laura

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great experience that Manilu. My mother always feels special and especially this time for her birthday.

Dante Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1430)

$30 and under

Italian

Great Falls

About the restaurant

Dante Restaurant offering delicious, authentic Italian cuisine, celebrates its 31st anniversary this year. Dante Restaurant is located just minutes from Tysons Corner and Reston Town Center, in the historic Leigh House in Great Falls, VA, a beautifully renovated Victorian mansion. It provides cozy fine dining experience in its seven private dining rooms and a lounge, A full bar and a selection of fine Italian and American wines with more are on hand. On-site free parking is available.

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Lisa

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

This was our first time eating here. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was fresh and delicious!! Definitely adding Dante to our favorite Italian restaurants.

La Vela Italian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (571)

$31 to $50

Italian

Solomons

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Joseph

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

We had a great dinner date night without our kids! The restaurant was cozy and quiet to enjoy dinner with my wife. We love La Vela!

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4.8

4.8 (4520)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

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.
Tosca implements a dress code and proper attire is required. We do not allow athletic wear, shorts, beach attire, tank tops, flip flops, or torn or excessively revealing clothing. We reserve the right to determine if a guest needs to adjust their attire before being seated.

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MariaVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Authentic Italian food in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere with a great vibe for business, couples or family. Exceptional service.

Filomena Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (17223)

$31 to $50

Italian

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!
Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!

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BreeOnna

Dined 5 days ago

It was a great first experience and we will definitely be coming back. Our server was amazing and diligent even when the restaurant was packed.

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4.8

4.8 (173)

$31 to $50

Italian

Capitol Hill

About the restaurant

Influenced by the Neapolitan tradition and a passion for fine food, our philosophy is simple: to use fresh and high quality ingredients, to prepare our food as Nonna taught us, and to serve it with love. Our wood-fired pizza ovens are what make our hand-crafted pizzas come alive with flavor and bring inspiration to the rest of our menu. Pacci's Trattoria offers authentic Neapolitan pizza, home-made pastas, regional seafood and meat dishes and your favorite Italian sweets. Our beverage selection prides itself on hand-crafted cocktails, Italian and local beers and a wine list that features both Italian classics and new vintages. As a family owned restaurant, we want to bring our family to yours so we welcome you to spend a delicious meal with us!

**Requested tables not guaranteed**

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Melissa

Dined 6 days ago

Octopus appetizer was tender and served on a bed of arugula with lemon wedges. It was fresh and tasty. One if us ordered lasagna and the other the gnocchi. We both loved our main dishes. We had a nice bottle of red wine and finished our meal with some house tiramisu, which was served in a sweet little jar.

Ristorante Bonaroti

4.8

4.8 (2275)

$31 to $50

Italian

Vienna

About the restaurant

A well-kept secret nestled in the heart of Vienna offering elegant dining within a warm and intimate setting. Our classic Italian cuisine has been ranked among the best in the Washington, D.C. area. Bar featuring new appetizer menu.

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KennethVIP

Dined 1 day ago

For the best Italian food, you have two choices. Fly to Italy or go to Ristorante Bonaroti. The latter seemed like the most logical choice. Ristorante Bonaroti never disappoints. Never!

Al Tiramisu

4.8

4.8 (1405)

$31 to $50

Italian

Dupont Circle

About the restaurant

Al Tiramisu is a cozy friendly neighborhood restaurant. Chef Luigi Diotaiuti has been serving authentic Italian cuisine in Dupont Circle since 1996. Sourcing the best ingredients available to produce the most authentic Italian fare possible.

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JeffVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Warm greeting from the entire team, including the Chef! Excellent food on a cold winter night! Felt like I was in Northern Italy with the apple strudel!

Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8

4.8 (1192)

$31 to $50

Italian

Capitol Hill

About the restaurant

Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location.

Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.

Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here.

A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

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SarahVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Thank you for treating us so very well! Great value, variety, service!

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