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    Al Tiramisu

    3.9 (491 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Burrata with honey and balsamic vinegar
    Curtis Y.

    Al Tiramisu was suggested to us our first evening in D.C. There are about fifty total seats, (two, four, and a couple group tables) so a reservation is needed. We had the burrata and a special negroni to start. The burrata was full of flavor, but the negroni... My wife said it was the best she has ever tasted. I had the special mushroom risotto. My wife had the rosemary chicken. I have had many dishes of risotto, but never so tasty. Numerous tastes graced my palate, (fresh mushrooms, cheese, the perfectly prepared rice). My wife loved the chicken. She said the creamy mashed potatoes were the best she has ever had. I am impressed how many times the words best ever came up during this amazing meal.

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    Ellen L.

    **my fancy post-marine corps marathon celebration meal** my running buddy in the bay area highly recommended this italian restaurant to me. the only downside was that it would be a bit of a trek from where my parents live and we'd likely have to take metro. i made a reservation at noon, but dad was running late from an appt, so we ended up driving into the city for fear of missing our reservation. in the meantime, i bumped it to 1230. while the drive itself wasn't bad, finding parking was quite the challenge. i bumped it again to 1245 as i circled around, trying to locate a garage with an open spot. what a relief when we finally found a spot to park...but at that hour, i could no longer bump my reservation, so we had to chance, it hoping they would still seat us. upon arrival at a cute little brownstone, we were greeted with a warm friendly greeting by the hostess who said "you made it" and reassured us that the kitchen was still open and that we were welcome to dine with them. phew! we were actually the only party on a tuesday, so it was great, we had the staff's complete attention! well, for about 30-45 minutes before another party joined. for the day's seafood specials, we were brought an entire wooden plank of fresh fish, at least 5 to choose from, which our waiter explained to us in fine detail. it was so hard to choose! but dad chose the dorade and i chose the sea bass. mom chose a gluten free pasta. we ordered a soup and salad appetizer to start. +bread: the basket came with warm focaccia and sourdough bread, with olive oil and mashed capers to dip into. this was yummy, and i really liked the play on the traditional olive oil. +fennel salad: i've never had this before, but the fennel was shaved into fine thin swirls so that it appeared like fettucine! the dressing was a mix of lemon and vinegar, and garnished with orange, grapefruit and black olives. amazing blend of fresh veggies! my favourite starter! +broccoli soup: this was broccoli pureed, garnished with olive oil and bread crumbs, a perfect velvetty smooth soup! should have gotten a second since dad devoured most of it before i could have a taste! +gluten-free pasta: homemade penne with a mix of wild mushrooms, herbs and olive oil. this was so delicious and the texture was superb, i could not tell this was gluten-free! +sea bass: i didn't want the potatoes so they gave me extra brussels sprouts, my favourite roasted vegetable! the brussels did not disappoint (i need to learn how to make them so roasted and crispy!) and the fish was delicately grilled, with light olive oil, with a lemon wrapped up in gauze so i could drizzle some tart flavour onto the fish. it was so fresh i could truly taste each bite! +dorade: did not try, but dad was very happy with his fish, brussels sprouts and chopped potatoes. besides the superb quality of food, the company was just fantastic. upon learning that i had just ran the marine corps marathon, the hostess let us know that the chef himself was a runner and that runners, especially those in town for the marine corps, all flocked to his restaurant for pre-race carbo-loading or a post-race celebratory meal. i'm grateful that i had the chance to experience chef luigi's culinary creations and can't wait to come back the next time i'm in town!

    Donyiel C.

    I booked a table for two via Open Table last weekend during our staycation in Dupont Circle! We had such an amazing dinner. I can't believe I didn't know about this place before. It's so cozy and very romantic. I'm definitely planning to come back soon. They have happy hour. Everyone was so welcoming - from the hostess to our waiter. The food was great! The complimentary bread was delicious. It comes with anchovies - we asked for butter instead. I had the laganelle pasta - so yummy and filling. There's great wine and cocktail options. Now let's talk about the dessert menu! Just wow! I'm not even big into sweets, but the desserts here are worth it. Get the tiramisu!

    Lobster pasta
    Max L.

    The service here is top-notch. And the pasta is even better have had some seriously good dinners here and they always take care of you. Great wine selection. The burrata with truffle honey.... Omg.

    Caroline D.

    My boyfriend and I love going out to eat and have pretty high standards. Al Tiramisu is officially our favorite dinner in DC. Everything from the intimate dining room, the food, and the staff were perfect. We will definitely be back!

    Burrata
    Matthew M.

    We arrived for an early dinner after a show at the Kennedy Center, the place had just opened but we were greeted right away. We were taken to our table and helped with water right away. When you walk in it has the style of an old small Italian restaurant in NYC. The wall of pictures of famous people eating there hits you right away and has some cool pictures of movie stars. Kinda fun display. Once seated they took our drink order and I went with an old fashioned, shocker lol. I asked for it to be less sweet and it hit the spot. Just enough bitters to cut the sweetness. Also love the full size cocktail ice cube. We then received a very well explained fresh fish of the day presentation. For an appetizer we ordered burrata which came with local honey and truffle "bits". It was very good, extra moist and the add ons were great. The local honey had some salt and spices mixed in which was a great surprise. My entree was the veal fettuccine, the pasta was house made and fresh. The pasta was great and the souse was even better. The ground veal popped with flavor adding a richness to the dish. The sauce was a red sauce like marinara based with a touch of sweetness. Dessert was on its way and we shared mascarpone cheesecake and the, you guessed it, tiramisu. The tiramisu was very good, the flavors were good but I was missing more of the rum flavor. The texture of the top was slightly off, still good but not the best I've had. The cheesecake was very different and good in its own right. It's much lighter than normal cheesecake and had great flavor. It was a little dry so adding a side spice could have helped this dish. Overall this restaurant was awesome, great food, great service, and great ambiance! Cheers!!

    Cheesecake
    David M.

    We stopped in here to get dessert, this is a nice little local Italian spot. You feel like you are dining in somebody's kitchen as it feels very homey. The service was great we got seated right away. They have a nice little patio outside with a couple of tables. We got an order of their cheesecake it was very delicious and filling. I would definitely come back here this makes for a nice date spot or a night out with friends or family.

    Beef carpaccio and burrata
    Jacqueline K.

    I almost always have a great time here. It looks like a little hole in the wall but it's home to some of the best Italian pasta in DC. They have daily specials and I've never had a bad dish here. The reason I have deducted a star is because the last two times I visited, I felt as though the waiter wasn't being the most friendly and because last time, my date ordered the veal the waiter recommended but received the lobster linguine instead. We didn't want to cause a fuss since the restaurant had been so kind to fit us in last minute, but it was a different level of service than what I had previously encountered. Am more than willing to come back and give it another try! Hopefully it was just because they were busy and not indicative of a more negative trend. Now onto the food - one of my photos features a ravioli stuffed with mozzarella and topped with shaved truffles. I hope they make this a menu item because it was creamy, and absolutely delicious. We ended up eating all the sauce too but soaking it up with our bread. The beef carpaccio is fresh and the lemon and salad add a brightness to the savory beef. All in all, the food never disappoints.

    Burrata
    Edward S.

    Al Tiramisu is an excellent Italian place we ate at while visiting Washington DC. We did not have reservations, but we were able to eat outside (which was really nice). They have a nice wine list, we had an Italian red. We started with the burrata and the calamari. Both were outstanding. The burrata was prepared just perfect and the honey and truffle bits were the perfect accompaniment to cheese. The calamari was prepared unusually. It was grilled thin and put on a skewer. They tasted great and the presentation was really good. For the main dish, I had one of the specials which was a lobster and spaghetti. This was fantastic. They lobster was nice and fresh, with a good chunks of lobster. The pasta was fresh and the sauce was excellent. I also tried the chicken that was moist and delicious and the gnocchi which was nice with great flavor. Unfortunately we were stuffed and did not have dessert, but this is definitely worth a visit.

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    We never miss a chance to dine here when we visit DC. The food and service are top notch and Luigi always makes you feel at home.

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    Excellent fresh pasta and fabulous service. An institution in DuPont Circle. Desserts are to die for as well.

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    1 West Dupont Circle Wine And Liquor

    3.6(148 reviews)
    0.0 miDupont Circle, Downtown
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    Saved the day! I was…read morelooking for this certain tequila that came out a few months ago and it did not feature any locations that were close to me but on my road trip, I saw this tequila was available on our route. The parking was a bit difficult because the only parking I believe that was available was on the street. Luckily we did find a space we could pull up to so I could run into the store for about 5 minutes to pick up what I was looking for and grab another goodie. The tequila was right at the checkout counter so check out was a breeze. This place definitely saved the day and I was able to try the tequila that I had been longing to taste for a few months or so. And it was just OK BTW. But I love the bottle. Definitely check them out. They may have some spirits that you don't even know about...hidden gems indeed. But if I'm in the area I would definitely check this store out over and over. Have fun and enjoy life :)

    You'll find this very spacious and well appointed liquor store directly next-door to a Subway shop…read more and a small restaurant called Al tiramisu. Once inside it really hits you just how extensive the selection is. They really invested heavily into the inventory on the shelves here. And just when you think you've seen it all, there's a whole other room downstairs filled with an extensive wine selection. You can pick up large format bottles of high-end wine in wooden boxes or check out the temperature controlled wine cellar. You can also pick up a wedge of cheese and something out of the cigar humidor. They do have a decent craft beer selection, just not as extensive, unless of course you check out the goose Island bourbon barrel beers of which they have many vintages of. As you can see in the photos/video below, this is definitely a destination spot.

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    1 West Dupont Circle Wine And Liquor
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    4.2(382 reviews)
    0.0 miDupont Circle, Downtown
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    We came here for my boyfriend's birthday and all-in-all, I would recommend this restaurant for a…read morespecial night out for dinner. Pros: Sits on P Street with a unique indoor atmosphere that combines the feel of a classy restaurant with a warm and welcoming home. We were sat at the window overlooking the street. The 5-course meal came over a 2 hour period, so there was no rush out. Great explanations of each course by the staff, and it was delicious. Things to consider: Expect to spend a somewhat considerable amount on this meal; it is an experience and priced as such. The drinks are similarly expensive, we did not opt for the optional wine pairing but enjoyed a glass of wine each. Although every table was taken, the volume is low. Conversations happen at a near whisper.

    We went here for my fiancée's birthday dinner and it's now one of our favorite restaurants in the…read morecity. It's a typical choice-style tasting menu where you choose a dish from each of the courses. We started by sharing the antipasti that everyone gets and it was so good. The bread was perfect and the burrata was incredibly delicious. There was an excellent wine list and the staff gave great recommendations when I couldn't decide. We found a new favorite white wine! Everything was delicious from beginning to end but our favorites were the eggplant fritters, the antipasti, the wagyu (not A5 but still melt in your mouth and delicious), and the desserts. The butterscotch custard is one of my favorite desserts of all time now, and the chocolate cake with raspberry chip ice cream was incredible. Would absolutely love to come back, especially since the menu changes all the time!

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    Fresh baked bread and bread sticks in sweet semolina flour

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    Gemini x Happy Ice Cream - Love Letters (Mint Ravioli & Lamb 'Nduja)

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    3.9(101 reviews)
    0.4 miDupont Circle

    Just go!!! Food-…read morepizza was deep dish and creative flavors(corn, weird and yes!). The carrots and dip was fresh. The asparagus Romesco( no nuts but sunflowers (instead) was maybe my fave. Each dish was well prepared and flavors super intentional. Drinks- our rose was the perfect color and so light and sweet. Service- everyone we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and bought into the vibe of Gemini. Vibes- almost like a European cafe, folks drinking wine and having pizza and small bites. Talking and casual and lovely. Signage- you go inside, wait on line and order your food and drinks. Then you will find a place for you to stand inside or sit outside.

    I don't normally love thick crust pizza but absolutely was obsessed with the sourdough pizza at…read moreGemini. We went on a Friday night with a big group, so there was a line and we had to wait a bit for a space outside. If you have a bigger group, come with the expectation that you might have to cram a bit/have limited space at the tables for eating. The pizza was perfectly crispy but also had bounce with the sourdough filling, which I loved. We got 1/2 red with nduja, ricotta, cheese and honey + 1/2 white with mushroom and red onion. I loved the balance between both options and the cold burrata went really well with the hot crispy pizza. We ordered the whole grandpa pie - 6 slices for 6 people and it was honestly more than enough since these are dense slices! Need to come back next time to try the ice cream especially during the warmer season.

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    Olive oil and mint chip

    Gemini x Happy Ice Cream - Whole Grandpa Pizza + 1/2 red with 'Nduja, ricotta, chilies & honey + 1/2 vodka with pepperoni & ricotta

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    Whole Grandpa Pizza + 1/2 red with 'Nduja, ricotta, chilies & honey + 1/2 vodka with pepperoni & ricotta

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    4.5(601 reviews)
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    I've been coming to this lovely Italian gem for so many years. It is consistent and delicious and…read morefriendly and cozy. Their pastas are perfection. Their menu is simple and it works. We've taken out of town guests, we've taken our son, we've done takeout. One of my favorites is the bucatini with short rib ragu. I always ask for an extra side of buratta, which pair is so nicely with the hearty sauce.

    A cute little neighborhood spot. Was in the mood for pasta and decided to go on a whim on a…read moreSaturday night. It was crowded but there were still a few seats available. Found it to be a bit louder than I would've liked but I think it was because of the spacing between tables. Came toward the end of the night and got seated and welcomed right away. I ordered the polpette, meatballs to start. They were quite tasty, but the sauce was a bit watery. Think that's just because the meatballs themselves were pretty juicy. Heard the focaccia was a hit, so asked for some of that. I was told they didn't have any left. Which was weird, because then another server came and asked if I wanted bread. I'm glad I said yes because the focaccia is very fresh and was a great addition to the meal. For my main, I ordered the vodka pasta, which was very flavorful and very saucy. I love a good, thick vodka sauce and that's what you'll get here. The one part of the pasta I didn't really enjoy was the chicken inside the pasta. I think I would've preferred a grilled chicken option instead of the chicken that comes in the pasta. That being said, this place is a gem. The prices are great and the portions are hearty. The pasta is thick, you're really coming here for fresh noodles and ingredients. If you want to top your meal off just right, you'll get the chocolate lava cake. Very delicious! Service was good and staff was very attentive!

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    Meatballs. Absolutely delicious!!

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