"Hot" restaurants come and go in Logan Circle, but for a decade now, we've always come back to…read moreEtto. In fact, we often make a reservation somewhere else, but plan to stop here first. If we can nab a table at this cozy no-reservations spot, we cancel the reservation elsewhere. Etto remains casual but sophisticated, with seasonal specials made with premium quality fresh ingredients, prepared simply and with respect. You can always count on interesting, unique, and intense flavors, from bar snacks to cocktails, salads to charcuterie, and reliable seasonal Neapolitan pizzas. Pair a pizza here with a few small savory plates and salads and you have a beautiful meal. Items we always come back to include a bar snack of prosciutto and burrata (or pecorino), the watercress caesar (or any salad for that matter), roasted meatballs, and a terrific plain tomato pie.

Food was delicious, ambiance was very nice sitting outside, with the place setting it felt romantic…read moreand service was great. They had several different staff members coming around picking up plates, filling waters, and everyone was so nice.

I didn't get the guy's name but he welcomed us with a great smile & warm hospitality. He was very…read moreaccommodating and knowledgeable and answered our questions flawlessly. When the food came, we were all impressed at how they were served. Very sexy food presentation and I have never described food presented that way. When we ate our food, it certainly did justice to how they were presented. Food was awesome! Credits to Chef J! Overall dining experience, perfect!!! I will definitely come back when I return to Washington DC. I ordered: Saltimbocca (Chicken for protein) Cappuccino

Great service meets standard Italian fare at Rosemarino…read more I came on a Monday with a friend from out of town for an early dinner. The night hadn't really kicked off yet, so we were seated quickly and were one of the only groups in the restaurant yet. The interior has warm red leather alongside dark stained wood, but there is enough interior light to make this feel cozy rather than dated. We opted for an appetizer of arancini, which came in six bite-sized spheres with a unique dipping sauce on the side. I ordered the rigatoni with sausage and leeks, which was tossed in a parmesan sauce similar to alfredo. My friend ordered a Caesar salad with grilled chicken. Both of us were satisfied, if not blown away, by our meal. What I liked the most about Rosemarino was it's lack of pretention and the great service we had. This, alongside solid food well-executed is worth coming back for.

Was back in DC for the first time in about 30 years and was delighted to find Dupont Italian…read moreKitchen (always known affectionately as DIK) had survived COVID and was still in operation, and but for new flooring, both the restaurant and food wonderfully unchanged from the warm, comfortable atmosphere of my memory. Our selections for the night were the fried calamari appetizer, entrees of chicken marsala with mushrooms and lasagna $14, $23, and $21, respectively) . All of adequate to generous portions. I'm not a connoisseur of fine wines but thoroughly enjoyed my red ($11) and thought it perfect accompaniment to my lasagna, which was just as good as I fondly remembered and a very decent, thoroughly satisfying portion size. My friend 's chicken marsala with mushrooms was an even larger portion which he thoroughly enjoyed as well as his top shelf vodka mixed drink at what he found a surprisingly modest $12 or $13. The warm Italian bread a pleasure as always, made for a filling meal and comparatively modest prices. Management was welcoming, staff cordial and efficient. No complaints. May not be 5 star in the Michelin Guide sense, so if you're looking for upscale "fine dining", this might not be it, but a thoroughly satisfying 5-star dining experience for me. Happy to still be able to recommend after a 30 year interim.

This place has good happy hour! I had seen this place on social media and wanted to check out the…read morehappy hour and outdoor seating. Perfect summer hang spot! The service was attentive and helpful and after some questions I landed on an Aperol spritz. The pizza was a nice add on and fairly inexpensive for how hungry I was. Overall I was satisfied with my experience and would definitely come back for a full dinner with friends.

A friend and I were in the area and were looking for a place to eat and wait out the storm. We…read morefound Cynthia just in time to avoid the down pour. As soon as we walked in we were blown away by the beautiful interior with the exposed brick and high ceiling. It truly felt like a bistro in the country side with all the plants hanging from the ceiling. The hostess was warm and friendly as she led us to our table. She was also our server which was a nice surprise. She was very patient and had great recommendations on menu items we should try. To start we got our drink orders in. I ordered the French 75 which was delicious and had a fried lemon wheel which was a nice touch. As an appetizer we ordered the hush puppies and let me tell you as a true southern woman from SC these were the best hush puppies I've ever had. They were hot, fresh and obviously made in house. The remoulade sauce on top along with the whipped honey butter balanced perfectly together for a delicious sweet and savory flavor. For my entree I ordered the steak frites. When I tell you this was the star of the evening please believe me. I love a good medium steak and this steak was cooked to perfection. It was tender and super flavorful. The peppercorn mushroom sauce on top took it to another level. I'm not even a mushroom fan but I absolutely would drink a bowl of that sauce lol. The chef, Joe, delivered our dishes to the table personally which I thought was so kind. He even chatted with us for a bit and made sure we enjoyed our meals. Overall, we both really enjoyed our dining experience at Cynthia and will definitely be back for brunch very soon.

We finally got ourselves out of the house and to a Sunday brunch. And it was a good one too…read more Reservations seemed like a must given the small-ish size of this spot. But we were able to snag a reservation morning of. It's a super cute spot. Feels like you're inside someone's house almost. It's on the smaller side, but it's got a bright and clean aesthetic. It gives some Instagram-able vibes. Our server was good, despite it seeming like she was both making all the drinks and servicing all of the tables downstairs (a lot for one person). The menu has a good mix of sweet and savory options, breakfast items and more lunch-like items. There were also a couple of specials. A good amount of choices, but not an overwhelming amount (the just right amount). I opted for the eggs benedict, which was quite tasty. Perfectly poached eggs and crispy bacon with a delicious old bay hollandaise sauce. And it was very filling. The espresso martini was great. The Bloody Mary was a big disappointment. They also offer bottomless mimosas and bottomless bacon. All in all, a nice experience. I'm looking forward to coming back here for happy hour and/or dinner.

Nice spot! Good food, outdoor space, happy hour until 7:00 every night of the week... what more…read morecould you want?? Also they have half-priced bottles of wine on Wednesdays and $1 oysters on Thursdays.

I have been eating at New Heights for many years, since shortly after it opened. I have always…read moreenjoyed my dining experiences there. The food is high end but not fussy. The service is focused and friendly. The atmosphere is nice, not overdone. New Heights is now under new ownership and it has renovated the dining room slightly. The menu remains high end but not fussy. We started with an appetizer of fried cauliflower bites and a shared tomato & burrata salad. The breading on the cauliflower was light and airy; no hint of heavy grease. But the flavor was bland overall. I wish we had chosen a different appetizer. The tomato and burrata salad was good. The tomatoes were fresh and tasty. The salad dressing was piquant and applied perfectly. The slight spiciness was a genius addition. We both got the same main course - halibut with jasmine rice and broccolini. The combo of the luxurious halibut with the slightly bitterness of the broccolini was lovely. The rice was too gooey. The dish was dressed with a coconut ginger broth (sauce) that was perfection. All in all, the main course was a winner. Our server was Vlad. He is friendly, helpful and a nice guy but - clearly - not a professional waiter. He was not as familiar with the menu as he should have been. And he got distracted by other diners, resulting in our requests being VERY late or forgotten altogether. Still, after saying that, I liked him and I will not downgrade my review because of Vlad. There are certain things that could be improved at New Heights. But overall there is something really comfortable and pleasant about this restaurant. I like it and I will be back. I will even take friends there in order to show them a good time. Do I recommend New Heights? Yes of course. Just don't expect the restaurant to be 100% perfect in all categories. But, you know what, that is okay because it is good anyway.

Enjoyed their pizzas and tiramisu for dessert! Don't let them fool you, it's absolutely big enough…read moreto share. ;) Also had their limoncello (delicious). Great service and great ambiance!

We had a really nice dinner at Via Roma! We tried the Margherita pinsa, pepperoni pinsa, and the…read morespaghetti con alici. Both pinsas were amazing--the crust was perfectly crisp on the outside while still being light and soft, and they were definitely the highlight of the meal. The spaghetti con alici was well prepared, but it has a very strong fishy flavor, so unless you really love anchovies and seafood-forward dishes, I'd probably choose something else. The restaurant itself has a beautiful, cozy ambiance that makes it a great spot for a date night. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, although the music was a little too loud at times and made it difficult to hear them when they were speaking to us. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and would absolutely come back for the pinsa!

Retrobottega just happened to be a hop, skip, and a jump from our hotel…read more A friend recommended it, and as soon as we sat down I understood why-everyone is so friendly and accommodating. A gentleman who worked there offered to take a photo of us, after watching us struggle with a selfie, the staff quickly grabbed an extra chair when we had a 5th guest, and our waitress was attentive, knowledgeable and sweet. While waiting for the rest of our party I tried two drinks. I can recommend both- retro passion and bourbon ginger beer concoction. We followed that with arancini and fried artichoke. Yes and yes. For the main meals, they generously let us slip large portions. I tried the short rib parpadelle, and although a tad under seasoned, everything was prepared properly and my pasta was perfectly al dente. Out of the 5 who visited 3 did not care for their meal, but I think we could all agree that the drinks, apps, and portions were on point. *So, we ended up grabbing dinner here two days after our initial visit- I can't say I recommend the octopus, and the beef carpaccio was "take it or leave it", but the gnocchi was pillowy perfection...just know that this is a heavy dish!

Finally a restaurant in Adam's Morgan that I would actually want to come back to!…read more Food exceeded our expectations- I had the ossobuco w veal shank - melted off the bone and the only bad part about the risotto is that there wasn't enough of it! The complimentary bread was absolutely divine. One of us got the bruschetta and it was beautiful (and delicious). The space is small but doesn't feel cramped. What really stood out though was the service. We were a little early on our Resi before the restaurant opened. Rather than have us wait in the rain, the staff let us in. They don't split checks, but they did it for us anyway. It's those kinds of little gestures that really make a difference. Bonus- great leychee martini.

We strolled up around 7:30/8 on a Friday and we got a table for two in less than 30 minutes. Our…read morespritzes were good. But we LOVED the pizza. I was pretty shocked how good it was. The place isn't very big but it wasn't loud and we chatted easily over the table. My only complaint is that it smelled a little weird at first which I think might've been whatever they were wiping the tables down with. Anyway I loved it. I'm already recommending it to everyone!

In my opinion the best pizza in DC, and maybe the best caesar salad in DC as well. This place is…read morenot a tourist spot, is not on the way from much unless you live in the neighborhood, and isn't open on Mondays or Tuesdays, but if you can get here, it is AMAZING pizza. Every cocktail i've had is well balanced and perfectly served. I'm not sure if they batch them or what the deal is, but they're all good and highly consistent. The caesar salad is out of this world and has amazing breadcrumbs made from their pizza dough and a good amount of anchovy on it. It is what we want in a caesar salad and I LOVE it. I also like the whipped ricotta quite a bit, but don't get that intsead of a pizza - you'll be sad if you do - get it in addition to the pizza! The pizza list changes with frequency, you can look up the specials on the internet, they keep their website up to date unlike many other restaurants. The pepperoni and peppers i think is relatively consistent and is great. I've had it or something quite similar a couple times. I've also had the white pie more than once and that is great. this time they had a ramp pie and I added nduja to it and it was maybe one of the best pizzas i've ever had....truly out of this world! I've never had room for dessert, but i imagine it must be good!