I loved Pacci's. We got a reservation and sat downstairs, which had a really interesting dark feeling. One thing I really appreciate is a waiter who can walk you through the menu. Our waiter did that. I asked for recommendations and he explained everything on the menu to us. Then I asked a specific question about a dish and he knew the answer immediately. He also gave us specials. I got the Orecchiette e Salsiccia -- Rapini shells with sausage. I loved it. Someone else my table got the special -- pasta with steak. The steak was cooked PERFECTLY and was wonderful. Overall, I loved Pacci's. It has a laid back family vibe yet the food is fantastic. One more thing: the neighborhood Pacci's is in is beautiful. Pacci's itself is in a very rustic nice building, right across from many beautifully painted rowhomes and brownstones. read more

Meh.....the meat and cheese plate was fine, but not something that they cooked....so... I had the lemon cacio pepe with chicken. The chicken was fine but the pasta was inedible. So much lemon that I couldn't eat a bite. No one ever asked how our food was or why I hadn't touched my dish so I kept quiet and let them trash it.....just awful. The pizza was limp and wet....and kinda a disappointment as well. The space is cute enough largely because it's in a very old row house. I just don't understand why people seem to like the mediocre at best food. I've been here twice....first and last. read more

Ok so you're a guy from Jersey and of course you love Italian food so your keep your eyes peeled all over the city for new places to try. Paccis looks like a small family owned Jersey Italian spot tucked inside a classic Capitol Hill brick home so of course you gotta try it. You and your girlfriend sit down and immediately the couple in the corner seated next to you pipes up about good timing because you just missed the sunset glaring through the window. This fella keeps flapping his jaw the whole time. Even to the elderly couple cross the room. Ok so maybe I was part of the problem but whatever. Anyway it feels like home. They eat there all the time, so that's a good sign. Good people. Which is good because the food is good too and You don't want bad ambiance to detract from a great meal. Oh and did I mention the couple who sat next to us after that were speaking Italian and sharing pizza and pasta? Paccis is certified FOOD: So oh yeah they serve food here too right. Let's talk about it. Me and the girlfriend love to share everything because why come to a delicious restaurant and only try one dish? Fuggedaboutit! We're sampling over here. She starts with a Hugo spritz that apparently is a "girliepop fave" which I might deserve jail time for typing those words but whatever sue me she liked the drink ok? Antipasti: We tried the eggplant fritti which was delicious. Also shared the beet salad. Also delicious. But I will say that we eat a lot of arugula salads and dry arugula even with all the toppings can be a little rough and I'd love if it was lubed up with a tiny bit of olive oil. Anyway don't hesitate to try either of these. Entrees: Buccatini alla carbonara was awesome. Creamy/cheesy, nice bite through the pasta, and that cured meat or whatever it was. We also had the chicken Marsala which was delicious but if you don't already know, don't ask how it's made so delicious because it's basically all butter and cream. Anyway pasta and sauce and chicken we're all delicious. Desert: Especially in an Italian restaurant this is almost always an automatic tiramisu for me but this time we decided to go with something different. The girlfriend loves a lemony dessert so we tried the limoncello cake. She loved it and I liked it. I would say get it if you're a lemon fan. And bada boom bada bing that's your review. Highly recommend! read more

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Great food and service, and love the ambiance I'll definitely recommend and will be back.

Everything I've ordered has been good, only done lunch, never dinner, but the menus are similar, more offerings at dinner. I've got friends who are longtime Cap Hill residents and this has become a favorite spot to meet up. Been coming here for about 2 years. The Pacci's salad is lovely; spinach and pear mingle together, making it memorable. I find the calamari to be tasty and crispy. The cheese tortellini grows on you; subtle woodsy flavors emerge in the sauce due to a light touch of mushrooms and artichokes. For desserts, their limoncello cake is fab. The coffee is average, and I wish it was more than that to complement the desserts. Service is friendly, lingering is encouraged. It's a relaxing environment, can unwind easily here. Unfortunately, my experience with reservations on-line has been terrible, that needs attention. read more

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Delicious carbonara and chicken Marsala! Plates were huge and served hot, the carbonara was creamy and Marsala was savory with 3 big pieces of chicken. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Pacci’s - Bucatini Alla Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is the epitome of a hidden gem. Every dish we had was so flavorful. We had the pacci's salad, orecchiette, il padrino pizza. Great wine selection. Make sure you save room for the affogato! read more

The chicken marsala was SO good. Service was great and they were very sweet with our toddler. We asked if there was a kids menu (there isn't) but they were kind enough to make her some buttered noodles. It was $9 which seemed slightly pricey for a kid's buttered noodles but she gobbled them up so, still worth it. I like that it's casual enough for families but still formal enough for a date night. Great neighborhood spot! read more

Pacci’s - Pollo Al Marsala - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Somewhat upscale Italian restaurant with a large menu of fantastic dishes that come in substantial portions Both a downstairs and an upstairs for seating I came here for dinner with my family, and we tried a variety of the dishes here, all of which were fantastic. Our waitress was very friendly as well, and the food came out very quickly. It does get a little loud inside, but nothing too crazy read more

Came here for dinner tonight and shared a beet salad (antipasti), El padrino (pizza), and pistachio gnocchi (pasta), and tiramisu + one scoop of pistachio gelato (dessert). The beet salad was amazing although a little light on beets. The buffalo mozzarella on top was delicious and we spread it over the salad like a poached egg which had a nice contrast to the bitterness of the fresh arugula base. The pizza was our favorite dish. The crust was amazing and the fresh basil really put it over the top. The gnocchi pasta was great in itself), I would have liked something to cut the cheesy/pistachio sauce/flavor a bit. Maybe a touch of tomato sauce. The tiramisu was certainly made fresh in-house (as confirmed by the server) but we actually thought the pistachio gelato (also made in the house) was the better of the two desserts. Will definitely come back here to try more items on the menu. read more

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Nice neighborhood place. We went for Sunday brunch and sat at the bar. Service was good and food came out fast. The crab omelet on croissant was great. It's a breakfast sandwich. It's a lot of food so you could split depending on how hungry you are. read more

Great place for lunch or dinner. The pizza and sandwiches are very flavorful, so i cant wait to come back for the pasta. Service was amazing and the waiters were nice and accommodating. Id recommend the lemonciello shortcake for dessert read more

About a 2-2.5: Pacci's Trattoria has 2 locations - one in Silver Spring, and this location in Capitol Hill. Their menu offers Neapolitan pizza, pastas, and regional seafood and meat entrees. We came here for a working lunch, and we ordered: +Calamari Fritti - served with tomato sauce and lemon; the batter was light, and I loved that they had a lot of the 'legs'! +Eggplant Fritti with Burrata - large slices of fried eggplant, topped with tomato sauce and lemon aioli; the eggplant was mushy, but the burrata was a nice touch +Cheese Tortellini - prepared with mushrooms, spinach, artichokes, shaved Parm, and black pepper; we added salmon to this; they outsource the tortellini +the Creamy Tuscan Ravioli - prepared with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, white wine, cream, and shaved Parm with lemon; we added shrimp to this; they outsource the ravioli +and, the Blackened Chicken Linguine - a cajun-seasoned chicken breast on top of housemade linguine, dressed in a garlic Parm cream; the chicken was a bit overcooked and dried out; the sauce was great, but could have been more generous in the amount Service was friendly, and the place itself is cute and intimate; it's dim-lit, and there are also a few tables outside for those who would like to have an al fresco experience. Limited street parking can be found in the area. +lots of 'legs' in the calamari +friendly service +limited street parking available read more

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Everybody working at Pacci's was warm and welcoming. The dining room is small and cozy in scale and the bar offers a good option for people who are just there for a drink or dining alone and prefer not being at a table alone. Right now, in May of 2025, the bar is not actually able to be used for serve alcohol but they are working on getting their liquor license issues sorted out. For dinner i had a barramundi piccata dish with garlic spaghetti. It was straight up fantastic and my favorite meal of the 3 days I spent in DC. Crispy skin fried fish is such a frequently discussed issue on cooking reality shows I wonder if it's a near universal goal for chefs but in any case, ACTUALLY serving crispy skin fish on a steaming plate of hot pasta is not easy but they nailed it. My take away from this visit would be that you don't need to go downtown to get a memorable Italian meal and the relaxed family friendly atmosphere of Pacci's is a welcome break from the stress of DC. read more

Pacci’s - Barramundi with garlic spaghetti and capers (special) - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The restaurant is a smaller Italian place. There is some seating on the main level, but they also have an upstairs. It feels classic home style Italian inside. We sat outside at a table under an umbrella. When we got there and sat down it was windy, but beautiful. Right after our food came it started down pouring! Sideways rain came crashing down. Luckily, unlike the other customers we had an umbrella at our table and avoided getting wet. They still checked on us multiple times to make sure that we were okay outside. The service was friendly and they were there when we needed them, but didn't hover. The food was amazing. I got the chefs special which was the lobster ravioli with a crab and shrimp saffron cream sauce. I don't even care for lobster and thought it was SO GOOD. It was really well prepared. I also got the caprese to start and it was probably one of the best I have ever had. The flavors were amazing. I ended my meal with a cannoli and OMG. It was so hard to stop eating it (I didn't lol). They didn't have their liquor license at the time we visited, which they called and told us about ahead of time to make sure we didn't want to cancel our reservation. It was nice of them to give us a heads up. Instead of alcohol, I got a cappuccino and it was tasty. I would 100% go back again to try more dishes. I am sad I don't live here so I could try them all!! read more

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Vibe: 6/10 - cute inside, but the staff was having a staff meeting during the whole time we were there (on a Saturday night! Strange) Service: 5/10 Value: 5/10 Poverella pizza: 3.5/10 - we found the pizza to be a soggy and overly salty Gnocchi: 5/10 Overall: 4.9/10 (2.45/5) [To clarify our review system: 10 = we'll never have anything else as good as this in our lives (we use 10 very sparingly!) 9 = extraordinary 8 = great 7 = above average 6 = average Anything below 6 is being critical] read more

Pacci’s - Poverella pizza - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great foos and service! All the food comes in large portions. You can order a few different things to share if you're with a big group.

My daughter and I ate a late lunch here on our big adventure from Nova to DC. I was on the hunt for a compromise restaurant that had a pepperoni and meatball pizza and items I was interested in. I had my eye on the charcuterie appetizer, which the waiter said was big enough for 4, so he asked the chef if I could get a smaller portion and he created a lunch size! The service made our lunch special. My daughter devoured her pizza before I got a picture, but she especially enjoyed the thick big pieces of meatballs and pepperoni - plenty of toppings. My charcuterie was beautifully presented but seemed to have oil over the cheese and meats which I didn't care for (personal preference). I'd love to bring my husband here for a date night someday. read more

Pacci’s - Charcuterie (lunch portion) - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent food and dessert. They were able to accommodate a last minute party of seven which I appreciated so much.

Amazing dinner! Service was great, the place is super cute (and maybe larger than I realize?), and the meal was delicious. Started with the beet salad that was really good and refreshing. The bruschetta was fantastic, a classic. I ordered the gnocchi and it was the table's favorite. Wow, soooo good. The flavor, the texture...dare I say the best gnocchi I've had? Definitely want to go back and try other dishes. read more

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I went to Pacci for the first time with an organization I'm part of. I unfortunately arrived late due to differing circumstances. One thing I've noticed was that the online menu was very different than the physical menu at the restaurant, which threw me off because I told my colleagues to place an order for me. Luckily, I was able to stop my order from being placed & waited until I got there for my main. I finally arrived & placed my entree order. The dish itself was pretty decent but not the best I've ever had unfortunately. The Octopus (appetizer), while a little pricey, had no dressing for the side salad that came with it. Just a lemon wedge. I found it to be odd. The chicken & mushroom (I think Chicken Marsala) dish was okay too, but not impressive. I will say that it was very filling & I took the other half home. The tiramasu is fantastic & I'd definitely order it again. I wouldn't mind exploring the menu again & the ambiance especially upstairs, seem to be that of a date night. It's not loud so that's good. I am unsure if the restaurant is metro accessible. read more

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Great food Great service Nice atmosphere My wife and I had dinner here at this cozy restaurant shortly after we moved here and loved this restaurant. read more

Delicious Italian food and large satisfying portions! We had Pacci's salad, Paisana pizza, and lemon chicken cacio e pepe. Everything was tasty and of excellent quality. And did I mention very filling portions? My hungry tummy is very happy! read more

The food was excellent: we ordered the eggplant fritti, the lasagna and the limoncello cake. All tasted very authentic, homemade, like they were prepared by an Italian nonna! read more

We ate here two times. First we picked up takeout because our visiting family have a hard time walking. The food from the take out was so fabulous that my husband and I made a reservation to go and eat at the restaurant. I had the best Chicken Marsala I have ever had. I liked it as take out so much, I ordered again at the restaurant. The serving each time was enough for two meals for me. Of course I had to have some pizza bread with it! Yum! My husband had the cheese and spinach ravioli for his take out dinner. But wanted to try the Spaghetti and Meatballs for our in restaurant dinner. Both were great choices. He did love those meatballs though! He said they were the best he's ever had. Everyone at the restaurant was so nice and pleasant. The interior of the restaurant was lovely! We really enjoyed being inside for the full service experience. This is the best Italian food we've ever had! Thank you, Pacci's staff! read more

Absolutely delicious and thank you for accommodating or party of 10. They were able to provide a private room. Thank you to all staff for helping usmake it a very special, beginning to end. We'd return in a heartbeat. read more

The food & service were fine. We sat upstairs on the top floor for the first time. It is a lovely room but no sound proofing - it was so loud on a Saturday night we had to ask our server to repeat the specials 3 times! We also had a hard time talking with our friends. You need some baffles or some sort of sound proofing up there! It would also add to the general ambiance if the chandelier lights were turned down a bit. Thank you. read more

I love Pacci's! Make sure you make a reservation if you're doing on a Friday night because they are usually busy! The food is amazing and the ambiance throws me back to my trip to Tuscany! A great place overall! read more

Dare I say it but Pacci's may be one of my favorite restaurant in DC, perhaps even my number one! Step into this cozy little row house-converted-to-a-restaurant and you're instantly greeted by wonderful smells and kind and friendly staff who are ready to list off the long list of specials and make choosing what you want for dinner even harder. The appetizer bread was divine. Divine I tell you! I can't explain you need to just try (we, in fact, had to order two rounds - it was that good). I ordered the white pizza loaded with veggies and continued to be impressed by the delicious food that was before me. It was perfect for sharing (or eating on your own if you're up for it). I will be back soon because I must also try the pasta. I almost hesitate to post this review because I'd love to keep this place for myself, but I must do what's right and alert the masses to this wonderful little spot right next to Lincoln Park. If you're from the Capitol Hill area then you probably already know it, but if you're from Northwest DC, it's worth trekking Southeast to visit our little treasure out here read more

Pacci’s - The Vegetarian Pizza with artichoke, Burrata, peppers - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Two visits here. Both were great experiences while sitting at the bar. Today, I had the Pacci Salad, Spaghetti with Meatballs, and Chocolate Cake. Before this, I also had the Pacci Salad, Wild Boar Tagliatelle, and the Limoncello Cake. Great meals...all three courses were superb. I'm a big fan of their Paccie Salad. Lots of good ingredients. I like the Wild Boar best of all on the menu. The Spaghetti and Meatballs were tasty. The meatballs were especially good. ** As a tip, most dishes come with the Parmesan cheese already on top. I'm not a big fan of this, so this time, I asked for it on the side. That's now my go-to ask. Great desserts here. The Mousse and Limoncello Cake are fantastic. The Chocolate Cake was good. All of them are really enormous. Such a good spot. Definitely give them a try. read more

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Good ole Yelp helped me find this restaurant. My friend really wanted to go to Olive Garden, so I did her one better and chose this authentic Italian restaurant. It is definitely a neighborhood spot and it was busy the entire time we were there. I was able to make a reservation same day in the afternoon. The food was amazing. Service was stellar. I will definitely come back &&&& happy hour is 2:30-5:30 Tuesday - Friday! Love that start time - it keeps teachers and WFH people in mind. Not to mention people who want to eat dinner before it's pitch black out! read more

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Vibes were great. Very cute + romantic restaurant . . . great date spot. Service was excellent. Food left something to be desired, especially at the price point. Fried mozzarella was great (obviously), but both pasta dishes (the carbonara and the cacio) were off balanced flavor wise (the former too garlicky and the latter too lemony). Not bad, but not the best either. read more

- not that busy on a warm Saturday night - waiter was nice, I think he tried a little too hard tho - goos spaghetti - decent size - big meatballs - I regret not getting the boar - desserts look good - great for pleasant group dinners and meetups - soft vibes - cool outdoor seating read more

Wonderful dinning experience. Excellent service and food, worth every penny spent during our family two weekend get away.

WOW WOW WOW!! Hello delicious gluten-free pizza (otherwise you can enjoy their 00 Italian flour they ship in for their special Neapolitan pizza to bake in their gorgeous oven). Phenomenal sauce, great toppings, excellent salads, delightful interior, what a treat for the heart of Capitol Hill. Staff was fabulous, Haydeee and Giselle was adorable, so excited for a new watering hole !! read more

Pacci’s - Interior chandelier - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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After years and years and years and years of waiting for Pacci's to open just off of Lincoln Park in a space that's been many restaurants, Pacci's is here! Even though they have a bar and dining room, we called to schedule pick up. After 10 minutes on a Friday evening, we picked up our pizza and lasagna. My friend loved their lasagna and the portion was sizeable. I ordered the La Diavola pizza with spicy salami and it was excellent. It's neapolitan pizza so the crust is thin, but still very chewy and delicious. Service was fast and kind! read more

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We went here for the first time last night & were very happy with our experience. What really made the evening for us was the staff's eagerness to please its customers. We were initially seated downstairs. It wasn't a comfortable space. It felt like what it was . . . a basement. No light coming in, exposed vents. We ordered our drinks & an appetizer & then I decided to ask if we could move outside. A proactive waiter said that we could & then brought a table outside for us because all the tables were filled. Eating outside was lovely! (The main dining room on the first floor wasn't appealing either. It seemed very loud. We hear that there will be a dining space on the second floor soon.) We also were very happy with our food. The cheese & oil on our caprese salad had great flavor. For my entree I had the wild boar tagliatelle, which was excellent. It was very tasty & the portion was huge. I brought half of the serving home, My husband had the lasagna, which also was excellent. read more

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Loved visiting this restaurant. Inside it feels kind of small but intimate. The servers are attentive and the food comes out very quick. I also lived my meals. I got the linguine alla carbonara. For dessert you have to get the tiramisu it was one of the best tiramisus I've ever had! read more

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The beet salad is AWESOME. We haven't had any thing like it anywhere else. I always get it when I'm visiting.

The food is great! For starters, my boyfriend and I shared the Mozzarella sticks - they were light, crispy, and gooey. We also split the olives. For our Mains, I had the Cacio y Pepe with Lemon Chicken. It was delicious, peppery, and lemony. My boyfriend got the lasagna, which was also very good. All of the food was fresh and homemade tasting. Service was great as well. We sat in the basement, but even though it was a basement, it still had a cozy ambiance (and its own bathroom, which was nice so we didn't have to go upstairs) This is our new favorite date night spot. They also have great HH specials! read more

Pacci’s - Cacio y Pepe with Lemon Chicken - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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