Can't believe I haven't left a review yet..but osteria Moroni is my go to lunch after my monthly…read morefacial around the corner and I love it! The pasta is made in house (and you can tell) and the sauces are so flavorful! The carbonara breakfast pasta and the tagliatalia are my favorites! I always have the same bartender since I normally sit at the bar, and he offers great recommendations based on what I want and makes the perfect mimosa! Great for a solo date or with a group of friends!

We came here for the special Monday night deal of $15 pasta! We got the focaccia to share and I…read moreordered the gramigna. The focaccia was incredible, would order it again. The gramigna was decent, it wasn't too flavorful and nothing really stood out about it. My wife's mushroom ragu pasta was excellent though. The food also came out very quickly, but it took almost 10 minutes for our server to come to our table initially, and my glass of wine also came out about 5 minutes after the food, almost 20 minutes after I ordered it. I would come back on a Monday but I don't think I'd pay full price for the pastas with that kind of service.

This is a great little place - probably the oldest of old school barracks row establishments…read more It's been 20 years since I've eaten here. After a bunch of times saying "we should go back to trattoria Alberto" we stopped by today we arrived about 1230 on a Monday and the streets were empty. We were seated immediately. Bread and water were complimentary, and the bread came with whipped butter, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. My wife had the chicken piccata and I had the chicken Parmesan. Both meals were tasty and super fresh. The service was the star of the show today. If you're looking for something different on 8th street check it out!

I've been going to Albertos for years and it's easily in my top 3 Italian restaurants in DC. The…read moreservice is always fantastic, delicious food, and generous portions. My favorite dish is the chicken piccata with pistachio cake for dessert. The dining room is nice and reservations aren't required to get a seat. These dishes also travel well if ordered for pickup/delivery.

Chicken Parm was delicious and loved the atmosphere. It was a little loud inside, so would make a…read morereservation to sit outside.

This review is well overdue but has been word of mouthed to several people since coming here for my…read morebirthday in August. From the time I arrived they made me feel special and wasn't even wearing anything that said it was my birthday. I brought a cake with me and I was going to ask how much they charge for storage and they told me "Nothing, it's free of charge". They relieved me so much. Now for the atmosphere, it was so so elegant in there even thinking about it now makes me want to go back just to stare at those wax candles that creates mountains of dripped wax which is its own kind of art. Next, let's take about the mouthwatering and delicious food we had. I ordered the Vodka Sauce Pasta and it was the perfect amount of heat and flavor. I also got a side of garlic bread and it was so crispy, light, buttery, and garlicky, just like I like it. My husband ordered the Drunken Love Pizza and of course I had to try a slice and WOWWWW. That one slice of pizza had me drooling it was so yummy!! Everyone enjoyed their food and it was great time. Now, on to my cake, I'd brought candles, plates, and even a knife with me to cut the cake. To my surprise, they brought the cake out with lit candles and everyone sung Happy Birthday to me. They even cut and served the cake to us. Keep in mind, there was not a charge on the bill for this either. It truly made my birthday even more special. Grazie Nonna, you don't understand how happy you made me feel that day. Thank you so much for the love shown on my special day. I will forever tell people this story. Thank you!

When my niece requested Italian for her birthday I knew just where to take her for her birthday…read more While it's hard to snag an early dinner reservation before 9PM, I've been there plenty times solo and was able to secure a single seat at the bar.That place is busy, welcoming & warm and well worth it! The hospitality and service is top tier. When celebrating a birthday they greet you from the host stand with a happy birthday! We started with the Roasted Garlic Caesar and the Garlic Bread Quattro Formaggi both super tasty and flavorful. For dinner went with the Spicy Neapolitan Ragu, my personal fav, which is hearty and full of flavor and the Caruso's Alfredo that's creamy with wild mushrooms and truffle butter. My picky 19yr old left with her heart and stomach full and impressed with Caruso's! It was my pleasure to introduce her and happy to add another fan gal!

Love this place for some good old Italian! Chicken parm was absolutely ginormous and had a good…read morebalance of sauce and tomato. The ragu was perfection. The perfect mixture of umami and tang. They also used bucatini noodles and I feel like not many restaurants do that and I just love how it absorbs all the sauce. Bread was delicious as always, but the cheese was just okay. Honestly I feel like the bread tasted better with the ragu sauce. Potatoes were exactly what you would expect - herby and slightly cheesy. Vibes in there are perfect - like an old style Italian homey restaurant. Service took a little while but they were also busy.

We love Emmy Squared - for the food, atmosphere, and customer service! It's a great place for a…read morehappy hour (especially before picking up kids) and great for dinner out afterwards (including with the family) and takeout. Their pizza has become a Friday night family tradition, solid Detroit-style, generous with cheese, always new and unique options kids are willing to try and never disappointed. Emmy Squared is highly recommended!

I'm just starting to explore the DC pizza game. Emmy's does a Detroit inspired square pizza that is…read morequite good. Detroit has that thick crispy edge that makes corner pieces treasured. If you use Buddy's as the standard for Detroit style the main difference is the corridor crusty edge. Emmy needs to develop that a little more and they are there. Probably needs a little more EVOO just before the oven. Fresh ingredients and good prices make this an easy recommendation.

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

I enjoyed the ambiance and the service. The server was attentive and gave me suggestions. The…read moreambiance 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.

Ama Restaurant is the type of restaurant that makes you forget every food rule you walked in with,…read morebecause the ingredients feel intentional instead of manufactured. You can taste that somebody actually cares about what goes into the body here. The sourcing is on another level and honestly rivals places like Elizabeth's Gone Raw, except without the "special occasion only" pricing. Every plate had depth, freshness, and balance without feeling heavy or chemically loaded. I planned to eat light and completely failed. I ended up ordering two desserts without an ounce of regret. That almost never happens for me. The cleanliness also deserves its own paragraph. The bathrooms were spotless. The dining room, floors, details, service flow, all of it felt maintained with pride instead of obligation. Nothing about the experience felt lazy, rushed, or phoned in. This place understands food, ingredients, atmosphere, and hospitality at the same time. That combination is rare, I will be back with friends !

This is such a cozy neighborhood spot in the Navy Yard area, which seems to be increasing in chain…read morerestaurants by the minute for gameday goers! Thank goodness for Ama for adding back some character to the area with its North Italian charm! My friend and I ordered the rabbit stew, which was delicate and tender. It was served with a thick slice of sourdough bread which we used to sop up the tasty tomato and fennel based stew. I don't see rabbit much on menus these days, and this was a unique dish that pleased the palate! We also ordered artichoke and lemon for appetizer, and an al dente spinach and cheese ravioli, which was recommended by our server. For dessert we shared a caramel pie a la mode, which was a little overly sweet. Everything was nicely done, though, but in small portions. My only complaint was that my friend and I were still hungry after two main dishes and an appetizer! I like how light the dishes are, but they could use a little more heft portion-wise (and this is coming from someone who doesn't eat huge meals usually - so that might be saying something). Or perhaps add on an extra dish and get more than you think. Ama seems to have good happy hour deals and they also have a cafe/coffee side of the restaurant that opens at 8 a.m. At a quick glance of the menu, you'll get a sense of the restaurant's whole ethos. They stand for many idealistic values, including a menu that was approved by integrated nutritionists. Hopefully these values are sustainable to maintain! Everything is organic, with no seed oils or refined sugars - not even in the dessert! Even their cookware is plastic-free and PFAS-free. They also go into a few paragraphs about their state of the art water filtration system on site for all cooking/drinking. Beyond the health of the food/drink for customers, they extend this healthy mindfulness to their employees, offering full health insurance benefits to all their employees (with a ~3.85% health wellness charge to customers). Even with the extra charge, our overall bill wasn't too high for two people. Hopefully Ama continues to adhere to all their promises and values. Would love to come back to support again. Restaurant margins can be super slim these days, so I'm glad they don't cut corners.

Rather than trying to mix-and-match my own pasta, I went for their eggplant parm sandwich. Service…read morewas prompt and the sandwich was a lot bigger than I was expecting. I enjoyed the bread as it was lightly crispy on the outside and soft and soaked in the marinara sauce on the inside. Overall it was fine, but I mostly tasted the sauce and some cheese and not much else.

This place gets me! If I'm hungry and I don't wanna know what I want I head straight to union…read moremarket. Most of the time where those dollars are spent is with Cucina Al Volo! A quick authentic pasta dish to my specifications. I've done so many different options here and more recently. They had a Sunday dinner special that was only $20. I was very excited about that. There was Bolognese meatballs and another meat that I'm not remembering. Typically when I'm there, I'm building out a $30 pasta because I know I'm gonna enjoy myself.

See previous reviews!!…read more Stellinia in Inion Market district is absolutely amazing. They have amazing food, and service to match it. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant!!!

Great location in the Union Market area and Michelin-recognized as a bib gourmand for delicious…read morefood at reasonable prices. Stellina has an outdoor patio overlooking Union Market and a large bar and great seating inside. Staff was friendly and while pizzeria is in the title, Stellina offers so much more. They have great cocktails and a range of pastas, sandwiches, and salads. The eggplant parm was very tasty and I'm looking forward to coming back for some pizza.

Great spot for happy hour. Can't beat a salad and pizza dinner and a walk along the water. It's the…read morekind of thin-crust, tasty pizza that makes you unconsciously raise your standard for pizza because it feels like how pizza should be. The Caesar is fresh and balanced, I love how it tastes as good as it looks. I'll have to try some of their specialty pizzas one day if I can stop focusing on the happy hour deal.

Victor was a great sever! I would likely stick with the pizza, however…read more BACON SLAB: this was my fave. A sweet drizzle on thick cut bacon TWO FARM EGGS: As described but needed pepper FINGERLING POTATOES: Not super crispy and a bit bland FRIED MOZZARELLA: Pretty solid, super cheesy