For those who are in the east side of the city and looking for a nice Italian spot where reservations aren't too much of a pain to get, La Collina is the only decent modern Italian spot in Eastern Market area. In a different pre-pandemic world, Acqua Al 2 would have been the no brainer, but La Collina pleasantly surprised us. I craved for a cacio e pepe and after scouring reviews online and not wanting to fight traffic across different parts of the city, La Collina delivered. We ordered a very traditional line: cesar salad, Brussels sprouts, meatballs, followed by cacio e pepe and wagyu lasagna. Everything was delicious but the star of the night was the wagyu lasagna. Service was impeccable as we were dining to celebrate my promotion and our soon-to-be-baby. I would have loved to have seen more non-alcoholic options at the time but again, the bartender fixed something up on the spot and it was refreshing. For those looking for something classy and casual, intimate and cozy, La Collina is it. read more

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I enjoyed the ambiance and the service. The server was attentive and gave me suggestions. The ambiance and lighting were nice. It felt intimate without being super dark which is nice. Unfortunately for me the food was lack luster. The meatballs were good, really wished it would've come with at least 1 piece of bread. The Cesar salad was good, but needed more dressing. When you had the croutons I really could taste the dressing and it was really well made so it's a shame the flavor didn't a translate the rest of the salad. Lastly, I ordered the cacio e Pepe and my husband ordered the lamb bolognese. I had a bite of his and it was flavorful, although it lacked actual lamb. My pasta itself was yummy! However the sauce left me wanting more flavor-depth. It was a little bland for my taste profile. Overall, happy to have tried it, willing to go back since I live near there, but a little disappointed. read more

La Collina - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The two stars are for the food only, it was delicious. We arrived later in the night (without a reservation) but got a table as they were not super busy. Our waiter came to give us water after 20 minutes, forgot about us at least four times, took 30+ minutes to put in an aperol spritz that they initially forgot about, and bitched our order. I noted him standing in the corner talking to coworkers or on his phone each time we were waiting. The interior is also interesting, minimalist vibes work, but we were sat behind a pillar staring at a blank wall read more

Simple and lovely neighborhood spot. A great evening meal as a date. Families were eating there too.

The most delicious and fresh food! Definitely recommend getting a bunch of apps: arancini, meatballs, and cauliflower. Pastas were fantastic! read more

La Collina - Branzino - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a 2.5 star review but I'm being nice to round up. La Collina was okay but with uneven food and service. They are pretty affordable so I'll cut them a little slack if slow service and so-so pasta are helping to keep prices low, but I wouldn't visit again. I had dinner with a group of four and we split four apps, four pastas, and some dessert. I sadly missed getting a photo of dessert or the dessert menus. Cheap cafes of house wine ($45) were a highlight; we got two, a solid lambrusco and a solid red. I wish more restaurants did this. Apps were okay. We had the broccolini ($9), burrata ($14, with seasonal apples), garlic bread ($7), and arancini ($12 for 3). The broccolini was a little watery and sweet from the red peppers, which you might or might not like. Burrata was standard. Garlic bread a bit lame, and felt necessary to order since the burrata didn't come with any toast. The arancini was a highlight, as good as any I've had. The pastas were so-so to bad. We all disliked the cacio e pepe ($18) which didn't have enough cheese or pepper; a real dud. Some liked the lamb bolognese ($23) but I found the sauce way too sweet. The wagyu lasagne ($32) had a novel presentation -- three rolled pieces -- but the meat inside seemed more like pulled pork or short rib to me; not worth the "wagyu" name or price. Shrimp diavolo ($22) was my favorite but didn't seem very spicy, I would not have called it diavolo. Dessert was so-so to good. We had bombolini (5 to an order), olive oil cake, and tiramisu semifreddo. Bombolini were not very flavorful and relied entirely on the caramel sauce they came with. Olive oil cake some found too crumbly and came with a lemon sauce some disliked. The tiramisu was very tasty but also very frozen; not semifreddo at all. We had some coffee, amari, and an espresso martini which were fine. Service was helpful but slow. There were some very nice touches, like explaining the seasonal sides that came with the burrata without being asked, and offering to add another arancini to the order (since the default is three, but we were a four top). Service was friendly. But there were long gaps to get served and an acknowledgement at the end that service was slow "because they only had two people working." I have a few problems with the menus. First, I felt like I was looking at a fall menu they forgot to update, not a late winter menu, due to burrata with "seasonal" apples, a mulled wine, a fig-maple cocktail, and a pumpkin cocktail. Second, they don't post their drink or dessert menus on their website. Third, they were out of three different drinks we ordered (mulled wine and two dessert wines); either fix your menu or fix your bar. This was Saturday night, prime time, Valentine's Day weekend; why are you not fully stocked? This further slowed down service because our waiter had to check with the bar, only to find out drinks we're available. read more

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My husband and I shared the broccolini and arancini. I liked my lamb bolognese - the texture of the pasta was great. Unfortunately, I think they were understaffed when we came because it took about 50 minutes for us to get our first appetizers... and I was on the verge of being hangry. We also ordered half carafe of the prosecco which was served in a wide, flat bottomed glass that got rid of all the bubbles! However, overall the ambiance was nice and the food was solid. read more

La Collina - Lamb bolognese - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

All I have to say is WOW. The tomato bucatini was deliciously cooked perfectly al dente and paired with a flavorful, savory sauce. We got a carafe of one of the cocktails and it was delicious. The dimly lit and minimalist environment lends itself to a classy and intimate setting. Our server was friendly and helpful. I also loved that when they bring the bill, they share that the 20% has already been added to the bill. read more

La Collina - Tomato bucatini - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

La Collina is a nice find for good Italian food without a lot of fuss. If you're in the Eastern Market / Capitol Hill area and want a reliably tasty meal, especially for pasta, it's worth going. I'd go back for another bowl of good pasta and a relaxed evening out. read more

Food was amazing, atmosphere was beautiful, and service was top tier! The pasta alla vodka was amazing. I'm so glad to have this great spot in the hill east area. We will be back! read more

WOW finally got to go in person and such a better experience than when we got delivery... the made the branzino gluten free dairy free and it was divine !! Hot crispy skin and flaky tender fish with a gorgeous sprinkling of Fresno Chili's and parsley ! Gluten free dairy free lamb bolognese pasta that was flavorsome and perfectly cooked.. Gluten free dairy free broccolini salad to start. We were impressed that the salad was $9 and a nice portion. Pasta was $25 and fish $20. They add a 20% gratuity to help have a living wage pay but that means you also don't have to add anything. For $35 a person (our bill was $70), it was a really excellent and high end meal. We sat outside around beautiful flowers and lighting and the interior is super high end and well curated. Staff was awesome with asking chef about adjustments to food. This whole restaurant group is amazing (the duck and the peach as well) with food allergies sensitivity !! Honestly only dinging a star because our food came without us having any plates or cutlery which we had to ask for, then we didn't have napkins so had to ask for those as well... otherwise amazing !! We'll absolutely be back! read more

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OVERALL: good pasta but leaves you wanting more in a bad way FOOD: I got the alla vodka pasta. It was good but I felt that something was missing. The flavor was missing an oomph factor. Can't comment on the service or venue/ambiance because I ordered online. read more

La Collina - Alla vodka pasta - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great outdoor seating on such a lovely evening! We didn't have to wait for outdoor sitting on a Saturday night about 7pm, however for inside sitting, it was a 1.5 hour wait. We had nice service and tried the garlic bread, cacio de Pepe and shrimp diavolo. All were tasty. They add a 22% service charge to the bill and are very transparent about it so you don't double tip unless you want to. read more

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Danae & Ana were superstars in getting our togo order placed. La Collina is one of my favorite spots in Washington!!! 10/10!

I sat outside and was not informed about Happy Hour or specials, though other tables seated after me were. I also did not receive Happy Hour pricing on my wine. The food was average, but the service was extremely poor- I wanted to get another glass of wine and would have had someone checked on me. Overall disappointing experience; I would not recommend or return. read more

This restaurant is incredible. I had the lamb Ragu Bolognese, and it was excellent. The cheese on top is such a good addition. Also, the rosemary focaccia bread is 10 out of 10 can't go wrong. The restaurant is so cute. From the art on the walls to the decor even the coffee bar everything about it is really adorable. The weight stuff is really attentive. I've never had a problem. The food is always prompt and swift. However, they do not have ice with your water. You do have to ask for it, but that's not a dealbreaker. The desert is also a star of the show. The tiramisu is a really fun modern take on a classic dessert. However, the donuts were incredible. I highly recommend this place for a date night for taking people who are visiting the city, or for a corporate dinner. 10 out of 10. read more

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Food was phenomenal. No notes. Sometimes compliments to the chef are not enough. Lots of great flavors and food was perfectly portioned. Squash/Ricotta Ravioli special was a beautiful balance of fall sweetness and savory with crunch. The garlic bread was crispy, buttery, & light. The Shrimp fra Diavolo was amazing with a nice touch of spice. So unfortunately baste that I couldn't finish it all. I tried my best. Service was super friendly as well and probably some of the best hospitality you can find in the city. I think it makes a difference when you can tell that the team actually gets along. Special thanks to Rosa, the Hostess, & Jasmine, my server. I stopped in for a quick bite after work and think I might need to come by more regularly. The place is beautiful and I loved how it feels modern but not too flashy. Very clean place with nice accents and lighting for people who like to take pictures (like me). My only feedback is that I would've expected better glassware. But perhaps that's intentional to add to the causality of the place. It seems everything comes in a rocks glass & I do, however, prefer to drink my wine from a a stemmed glass. I had the frizzante (sparkling) which I'd have loved in a flute or a coupe. Definitely would recommend coming to this place for anyone who may be on the fence. I don't think enough people know about it! read more

La Collina - Squash Ricotta Ravioli special, garlic bread, and Shrimp fra Diavolo. Glass of Frizzante sparkling - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Never got to go to the restaurant. I made a reservation for 6. I had 2 more add ons so I called the restaurant. They said they couldn't accommodate the change. I was disappointed but understood the limit. I asked if they could waive the cancellation fee. They said no. They offered to potentially split the reservation into two 4 table reservations, and they said they would call back in 2-3 minutes to confirm. It's been a couple hours. I ended up calling back and canceling. They don't really seem to care about customer service. read more

They were able to seat two of us for a walk-up on a Thursday night, which was nice. The bruschett was very good, fresh pasta and we liked the marinated broccolini. The carbonara was disappointing: starchy and bland, needed more flavor Beware that there was no interio door handle for one bathroom stall-I was able To get out only because there was a purse hook on the back of the door read more

We went to dinner here last night. We weren't impressed. The restaurant is decorated in what I'd call a minimalist style. Very little fabric, straight-lined modern tables & chairs. It comes across as on the cold side, especially for an Italian restaurant. There are no signs of it being Italian & could just as easily be Bulgarian or Swedish or whatever. We started by sharing an order of burrata. It was served with sliced figs & was good. We then each had a pasta entree. One spaghetti & meatballs, the other lamb bolognese. The meatballs were tasty. The lamb was disappointing, not as flavorful as we've had at other places such as Lavagna. Our total bill was $120, including tax & the 22% that the restaurant added for its staff. We certainly don't mind paying that amount for dinner, but this one wasn't memorable. read more

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10s across the *entire* board, you hear me?! I work in the neighborhood. Directly across the street, actually. I've watched the restaurant often, because Italian cuisine is my absolutely favorite. Guess my 12% Italian ancestry is strong LOL I've ordered takeout once for lunch. I ordered the Salumi and Jamon (I LIVE and d*e for prosciutto), Arugula Salad, and Garlicky Bread. That day, I struck up conversation with the host staff, and made a their acquaintance. The most memorable person was Chris. He's a superstar! Last night, after work, I treated myself to dinner and requested Chris as my server. He does it all, and he does it WELL. I was greeted by Lisa and another hostess and swiftly seated. I ordered a glass of the Lambrusco, my favorite sparkling--Even over Champagne, and I prefer my wine to be of the French variety. It was delicious. More dry and fuller-bodied than I was used to, but it was wonderful. I also tried the Bruschetta for the first time. You can taste the freshness of each ingredient. Nothing is packaged! For my main course, I tried the classic Cacio e Pepe and BAY-BEE, I have tasted nothing more divine. It was creamy, salty, peppery, and *perfectly* al dente. I almost inhaled it, my goodness. This establishment has an impressive bar program, top notch food, and a wonderfully warm & intimate ambiance. I will definitely be back. In fact, I plan to be a regular. I've made my reservation for my husband's birthday in three weeks. I can't wait! read more

La Collina - A standard pour of their Lambrusco. - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Best Espresso Martini Ive had in months. The snap peas were great too. Service was above and beyond friendly and helpful. I will be back for the tiramisu. Shared cute little rest rooms with the restaurant next door. So cute. read more

La Collina - Best Espresso Martini ever and kids meal chicken - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love La Collina. My meal was delicious and the service was fantastic. It's in a great location and it offers patio seating. I started with the espresso martini, which was more on the biter side than some, but I like that. I appreciate that they use local Don Ciccio liqueurs. For food, I ordered the arancini, lamb rigatoni, and zeppoli. The arancini was crispy and delicious. The rigatoni was al dente, which I like. The dish was rich and flavorful. The creaminess of the ricotta nicely cut the richness of the pasta. Zeppoli was fresh, hot, and not overly sweet. I ordered the house-made limoncello to go with the zeppoli, and it was great. The rest of the menu looks good but I'm looking forward to returning and ordering the same dishes, because I loved them so much. read more

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Food was outstanding. Had the spaghetti and meatballs. Service was really super. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Seems to be going downhill :(. We went this past Saturday - service was poor and the carbonara was inedible (extremely watery). My cacio e Pepe was average. read more

What a great Italian place! My wife and I tried La Collina after seeing a Washingtonian article about their signature meatballs. They lived up to the hype. We tried those and the garlicky bread as appetizers. They make the appetizers in the front of the house from a bar where all the ingredients look delicious. Our entrees were the Bucatini 'Cacio E Pepe' and Rotisserie Chicken Picatta. The pasta was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The chicken was very tender and vegetables incredibly fresh. Plenty of gravy and sauce to go with both entrees. We split the Zeppoli Doughnuts for dessert, which were a little overdone, but still very good. Ben was our server and was wonderful, as was the front of the house. We had reservations, but our table wasn't immediately ready when we arrived. The host gave us complimentary drinks while we waited. Overall, a very enjoyable dining experience and I can't wait to go back. read more

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We went for DC restaurant week. The food was overall really tasty, and service was good. Ambiance was great and food came out quickly. Only con was that the portions were small for the price. read more

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Inside new(ish) development in Capitol Hill's Eastern Market are three restaurants/bars owned by the same restaurant group- The Duck and The Peach, The Wells and La Collina. All three are worth a visit, but for good Italian book at La Collina (means "the Hill" in Italian). Open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner, my wife and I went on a Saturday date night. Here's our experience: 1) Food: The menu is written on a chalkboard with the prices by each item. Being a classic Italian place, they have all the usual suspects. My wife and I ended up ordering a number of dishes to split- olives, burrata, focaccia (comes with roasted garlic), meatballs, fried artichokes, bucatini "cacio e pepe" and olive oil cake for dessert. Each dish was flavorful and worth every penny. However, the standouts were the meatballs (comes with three large meatballs), bucatini "cacio e pepe" and the olive oil cake (that texture- wow!). 2) Drinks: They have Italian beer, cocktails and wine. They have six house wines that come in a six ounce glass, half a carafe or a full carafe. We ordered the white wine in a half carafe for $28. The server lets you taste the wine before ordering. 3) Price: For nicer Italian, the prices weren't as bad as you'd expect in an expensive city like D.C. The pastas ranged from $14 to $18 per dish. Again, for D.C., that's not terrible. 4) Service: It was perfect from the greeting to the timing to how attentive everyone was without being overbearing. 5) Space: La Collina somehow uses simple wooden design and lighting to strike the balance between classy and accessible. It's very welcoming! 6) Neighborhood: It's located just two blocks from the Eastern Market Metro and surrounded by many restaurants, bars and shops. read more

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My friend and I made a last minute reservation at La Collina in Eastern Market, and I'm so glad we did! When we arrived, they needed a few extra minutes to get a table cleared for us. For the "inconvenience," they gave us free Prosecco - a great sign of the friendly, attentive service to come. We shared the burrata salad, which was good - filled with bitter radicchio that was balanced out by the honey in the dressing. For the main course, I had the bolognese with gluten-free penne (thank you for having gluten-free pasta!). The sauce was rich and slightly spicy, and the topping of ricotta was the cherry on top. The restaurant was packed and fairly loud, but I didn't find it distracting. They do add a 22% service charge to every check, and it was certainly a topic of conversation at the tables around us. But, it didn't really bother me, especially given how good the service was. I'll be happy to return and try other dishes here! read more

La Collina - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was really good and I loved the ambiance of the entire restaurant. I think the portion sizes were perfect and the food was very well prepared. The service was alright. We had a big group so I understand that can be hard but everyone received their meals at different times so that was a little annoying. read more

La Collina - Mushroom ravioli - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I def have to revisit . Just grabbed a small plate , salmon crudo, pretty good. I love the decor here at La Collina, simple and clean. I'm excited to try the menu when I return. Staff is awesome . My side glass of Prosecco was great too. read more

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I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. It was ok. The menu is meh. The portions are meh. The sauce is meh. We had the Allá Vodka and Shrimp Diablo. But the service was good. It was kinda empty and plain, so the ambiance was meh. read more

a great restaurant week find!!! my partner and I went here for DC restaurant week and this place really exceeded expectations. I usually shy away from Italian food, but La Collina offered a unique experience with food that blew me away. The pasta ala vodka was tasty and definitely incomparable to anything I could make at home. The space is intimate, with 3 separate rooms, each with only a handful of tables in them. I found it nice + cozy. I can't wait to go back and experience the full menu :) read more

La Collina - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

WOAH COLLINA!!! Pulling out all the stops on a casual Wednesday dinner date. This hidden gem on Cap Hill is an Italian oasis. The Duck and Peach connected restaurant hosts a vegan friendly menu for those of us with dairy allergies while including the traditional dishes. We started with some Lambrusco and rose, all Italian varietals, and my date enjoyed the garlic bread. Next up, cauliflower alla romesco. A dream come true. I could have ordered 2 more rounds. The waitress was extremely attentive and fun. The interior design was to die for. Book your next week night, weekend or whatever meal you're feeling when you have that hankering for Italian food here! read more

Strolling the street one late summer evening we came across La Collina and were drawn in by the menu of interesting Italian foods. We shared an appetizer and had a glass of wine before the orders arrived. All of the food was outstanding and at a fair price. read more

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Went for restaurant week and it was so good and so fun!!!! My partner and I were celebrating our anniversary, which I put on the reservation form so when we arrived the host wished us a happy anniversary AND when they sat us, gave us complimentary champagne which was so nice and thoughtful, and delicious! While the restaurant week is small, it's delicious and we loved it! We got the Arancini and the Kohhrabi Riccota. The former was SO GOOD! it was creamy and crunchy and cheesy and incredible. The latter we liked less, but the mix of spice and cheese and the bite sized potatoes were amazing nonetheless in my opinion, although my partner could have likely done without. My partner got the Radiatori alla Vodka and I got the Chicken Piccata. The Radiatori was mouthwateringly delicious. The sauce was perfect and radiatori is both of our new favorite pasta shape. The chicken was some of the best chicken ever, namely because of the incredible sauce drizzled over it and plated underneath it, making it moist and smooth. The capers were an incredible touch adding salt and flavor to the dish. With great surprise, the dessert was arguably the star of the show. The chocolate olive oil cake was good, but I think I was a little too full at this point. BUT THE LEMON DESSERT! ugh the best thing I may have ever had ever ever ever!!! The moist cake with the lemon curd and the peanut and the basil cream on top!! every bite was made for perfection! The space was great and simple. Everyone from families with young kids to adults at a work-dinner seemed to love the vibe! The staff was so sweet and knowledgeable and personable! They also all seemed very cool lol. Highly recommend La Collina, regardless of whether you find yourself in Eastern Market regularly or are looking for an excuse to travel into the city for a nice, fun meal! read more

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We decided to try this new place out for restaurant week. All seven of us had a fantastic time. Attention to detail, tasty drinks/food, and an attentive server made for a outstanding night out. All of the selections were reported very good. The indoor ambiance is very open and clean. A definite night out place. read more

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I used La Collina for my son's rehearsal dinner last weekend. Planning it from 3,000 miles away was difficult but Natalie and her team were fantastic to work with. The food was even better than we had remembered from our first tasting (especially the Florentine steak). They were so accommodating in helping us make the room feel personalized and festive for the bride and groom. When I was looking in DC for medium rental places, they were hard to find, but we struck gold in La Collina. read more

Great spot for some yummy pasta! And they have great gluten free options that will not make your GF friend feel left out (read: you can't tell the difference with their pastas! Our group enjoyed a bottle of wine, the lamb ragu, shrimp pasta, and cacio e pepe. All were well enjoyed! read more

All of the food was amazing here! We at at an outside table because the weather was nice but I actually wish we had gone inside because it was so nice in there. Would love to go again! read more

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