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    4.4 (163 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Dry Sauce Pilsner
    Roy A.

    We stopped by this neighborhood restaurant after going to the postal museum. It's a short walk of less than a mile. Yelp showed incorrectly that they were closed one Saturday so I sent a correction as they updated their hours. We were lucky to get a table as we arrived about 5 pm. We shared a cup of delicious Wedding Soup and split the Meatball Parmesan Sandwich and Manicotti (no meat)with House Marinara. The combination of foods was perfect and everything was excellent. Staff was super helpful. This is a must try if you're near Union Station.

    Chicken Parmigiana

    We love Italian food and this restaurant did not disappoint! The chicken parmigiana was the best we have ever had. Whatever you do-get something with their marinara or bolognese. Both are excellent!!!!!

    Chicken Marsala
    Kaya A.

    The food is really good, super fresh. But a couple of warnings: the place is small, so it can get a bit awkward when servers are moving around. The food takes some time to come out, but I think that's just because the pasta is so fresh. Also, heads up they only serve fettuccine and spaghetti. I'm wondering if I'll end up preferring takeout over dining in because of the vibe. Time will tell.

    That's not worth $30+
    Kaleb A.

    I ordered a pasta dish a few weeks ago and it was just okay. I ordered two medium pizzas tonight at $30 + per pie. I will say that the pies were good, but not worth $30+ per pizza. I only ordered the pizzas based on reviews and photos of the pizzas on Yelp. The difference in appearance is spectacular! This is what I received. I had to add provolone and mozzarella and broil it for myself and my guests. Do better! $70 is a lot of money for two little pizzas with very little cheese and toppings.

    Large Caesar Salad
    Kait D.

    The best part of this restaurant is the service. My family came here starving after our flight to DC from Seattle so we were all a little hangry. We were seated immediately and our server was friendly and attentive. Our drinks and food came out pretty quickly after we ordered which we appreciated. The Caesar salad was large, but only had about ten croutons grouped together on one side of the salad like it hadn't been tossed. Because we are a family of four, it was definitely a battle to get croutons. My mom was happy the salad dressing was on the side, but my sister thought it was a little too acidic tasting. The pizza was definitely my favourite. I've always been someone to save the best part of the food for last which usually means eating my pizza crusts first, but I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the pizza crust was. The toppings were generous and everyone in my family thought the pizza was a hit. My sister wanted butter pasta and salmon and she loved it. The salmon was breaded perfectly and when I tried a bite, I enjoyed the creamy pasta sauce and perfectly dense noodles. The tiramisu was probably our biggest disappointment. My parents love tiramisu and my dad especially was really looking forward to it. While the dessert they served us was good, it definitely was not tiramisu, but rather layered yellow cake. It's strange that an Italian restaurant would serve fake tiramisu. Overall we had a great time. The restaurant thankfully wasn't too busy because my sister complained multiple times about it being too small. Definitely great for a date because of the cozy atmosphere and chill vibes.

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    Rashidah J.

    Small, neighborhood spot worth checking out. I stopped in here after a long day hoping to grab a seat at the bar and enjoy a beer and order food to-go. Unfortunately the bar only has 3 seats. I grabbed the third and felt like I was actually on the date WITH the couple next to me - it was cramped. There was a reservation book or something in the bar in front of me so I was left with virtually no bar too space, but since I was ordering to go, I just went with it. I chatted with the bartender and he recommended their seasonal beer for me, which was excellent. It doesn't appear they have beer on tap, though. My food came out before I finished the beer. I brought the pasta home and it was pretty good. It had a great amount of shrimp and tasted fresh, but it wasn't out-of-this world by any means. I may come back to dine-in and try something else, as I did enjoy the food and the staff were nice!

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    Bobbi D.

    The food was delicious. The service was amazing. But I would not go back for the whole reason of the atmosphere. It is way too small! I could literally hear every single conversation at the neighboring tables because we were crammed in there like sardines. It is way too small to have indoor seating there. Get takeout! Highly recommend the fettuccine Alfredo with broccoli!

    Lasagna with Meat

    Food was fresh and made from scratch. Wine was extra delicious and filling. Service was great and always attentive and friendly. I would recommend for quick bites, family night or even date night.

    Intimate dining room. Warm and cozy atmosphere.
    Robert S.

    Such a wonderful family owned restaurant with fresh made dishes that are absolutely delicious! The restaurant itself is cozy and the service was perfect. I had the spaghetti bolognese which was made to perfection and fresh made meatballs on the side and a glass of Montepulciano. Perfect dinner. Simple. Phenomenal. The owners are superb people. I would highly recommend making a reservation.

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    Absolutely delicious! We had calamari, baked ziti and spaghetti and meatballs. Yes 1,000% to all of them!

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    Best Italian I've ever had in the U.S. the chicken Parmesan is to die for here it is a must get if you come

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    11 months ago

    Loved the pizza! We were passion through and wanted something quick. This pizza hit the spot.

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    Loved it. We're from LA visiting my nephew in DC. He found it, we enjoyed the food and the vibe. They were very welcoming.

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    Great food and great service. I got the chicken piccata and my girlfriend got the chicken parmigiana. Cozy family comfort food vibes!

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    Terrific pizza. Amazing red sauce. Cozy, intimate surroundings. Eat in or pick up. Either way, it is a treat!

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    1 year ago

    Great food and a lot of it. Small restaurant but they will take reservations. The eggplant parm was delicious

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    Food is always amazing. Decent portions and I haven't ordered anything I wouldn't order again.

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