901 4th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any info on what happened to Nicoletta Italian Kitchen on 4th St NW (not to be confused with Nicoletta Pizzaria in Navy Yard)? They had the BEST crispy eggplant pizza. It looks like it is now going to be Cucina Morini, which sadly doesn’t have any pizza on the menu.”
Good news from Chef Matthew Adler:
“Cucina Morini officially opens today!! Read More
1826 Columbia Road, NW previously home to El Rincon Espanol
Thanks to Eric for passing on the sad news:
“I walked by Morgana and looks like a permanent closure. Website is still up but not taking reservations.”
Google has them as permanently closed too: Read More
600 Florida Avenue NW, photo by Kimberly Kong
A reader asks: “Quattro Osteria permanently closed?”
Unfortunately their IG says permanently closed: Read More
2309 18th Street, NW previously home to sPACYcLOUd
The liquor license placard for Zanzibar says:
“New Class C Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 88 and a total load of 88 inside. Summer Garden with 36 Seats. Total Occupancy Load of 124 for the entire premises along with a Streatery with 15 Seats. The Licensee is also requesting the Alcohol Carry–out and Delivery Endorsement, and an Entertainment Endorsement to provide cover charge, dancing and live entertainment inside of the premises.”
And signage for La Grotta has gone up above Zanzibar: Read More
2400 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Arcuri and for the old school – Kavanagh’s Pizza Pub
From Bocca:
1990 M Street, NW
Huzzah!!
3276 M Street, NW
We first heard about this “mega Italian concept” back in 2021. Given the massive renovations required, not too shabby!!
Osteria Mozza’s Los Angeles website says:
“Presided over by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nancy Silverton, Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza celebrates traditional Italian cuisine and seasonality. From our iconic Mozzarella Bar to exquisite handmade pasta to Read More
1990 M Street, NW
Sweet new Pines of Florence signage and they’ve applied for a liquor license. The application says: Read More
3209 Mount Pleasant St., NW
Thanks to A. for sending the good news (and photos) that Il Supremo soft opened over the weekend in the old Don Jamie’s space. Their website says:
“At Il Supremo Restaurant we are very exited to provide a blend of exceptional Italian dishes and our house made pasta to our neighbors and friends. Read More
915 15th Street, NW at K Street
“Mediterranean Restaurant. Greece, Lebanon & Italy. All Under One Roof”
Stay tuned.
The placard for Coco Lezzone says: Read More