Baked & Wired not the only one turning 25 – happy 25th to Tosca too!!
“25 YEARS OF TOSCA” (1112 F Street, NW) (more…)
Italian
707 6th Street, NW
OK back to playing catch up from what I missed last week. This is a sad. And sadly more, well, sad ones to come…
From a press release:
“After five years, Tonari will close its doors on May 3, 2026, marking the end of a restaurant that brought a distinct and vibrant perspective to Washington’s dining scene.
Since opening in February 2020, Tonari introduced Washington to wafu-Italian cuisine, a style long established in Japan that blends Japanese ingredients and sensibilities with Italian forms. With Detroit-style pizzas made using flour from Japan and pastas produced in a ramen factory in Sapporo using Hokkaido flour, Tonari offered a level of craft and detail that set it apart. (more…)
1100 New York Avenue, NW (12th and H Street, NW)
From a press release:
“Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group is pleased to announce the Monday, April 6, 2026, official opening of Rosselli, at 1100 New York Ave, NW, (entrance on 12th and H Streets), in the heart of downtown Washington. Bajaj tapped Martin Vahtra of Project Design Associates to transform the former restaurant, Modena, into an exciting new space for enjoying Italian fare. Michelin-starred chef Carlos Cardona has been named the executive chef. The Italian name Rosselli literally means “rose,” the flower. (more…)
5420 3rd Street, NW at Kennedy
“Taste of Italy in the heart of Brightwood. Happy hour 4-7pm; Tues – Karaoke.”
Thanks to Matt for sending: “There’s an Italian restaurant in the former Brink/Library spot. La Mia Italia. Solid lamb ragout.”
Check out the menu: (more…)
“Interior of Capitano. Photo courtesy of Nina Palazzolo.”
From a press release:
“Capitano, a new Italian dining destination, is set to open this March in Washington, DC. Located at The Wharf DC – DC’s dynamic waterfront neighborhood – Capitano (975 7th Street, SW) will bring the warmth of Italy to the heart of the capital, with a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu inspired by Southern and Coastal Italian cuisine.
Capitano blends tradition with a touch of modern ease. It’s approachable, never fussy and where a plate of housemade pasta or the day’s crudo feels just as natural with a spritz at lunch as it does with a bottle of wine under the evening lights. (more…)
2153 P Street, NW
“Your neighborhood Chicago-Italian restaurant and tavern. Coming 2026.”
Thanks to Stephen for sending the new paint job going up at the old Duffy’s space on P Street. Last week we learned that La Merna was coming: (more…)
2401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
“From Advanced sommelier and owner of Apero & La Boheme, and husband and wife team Chef Jenn Castaneda-Jones and Stephen Jones, comes Ellizabetta | La Strega, Italian with a little magic… Spring 2026…”
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Something New In Old Marcel’s Space. I just saw a liquor license placard go up in the old Marcel’s space at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW. (more…)
2153 P Street, NW
La Merna is coming to the former Duffy’s space in Dupont Circle.
The liquor license application says: (more…)
3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Cafe Deluxe
From the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) secured a $1.75 million judgment against Talea Ristorante and its owner, Hamza Hadani, for systematically stealing employees’ wages and violating numerous laws that protect District workers.
The judgment requires Talea and Hadani to pay $1,332,408 in restitution to 95 harmed restaurant workers, (more…)
2737 Sherman Ave, NW previously home to Napoli Pasta Bar before Capa Tosta
On January 2nd we broke the news that “Capa Tosta changing to Ulivo (DC) in Park View / Pleasant Plains”.
Thanks to Chris for passing on the Ulivo opening flyer: (more…)