2401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Exciting update from Ellizabetta/La Strega:
“From the team behind Apero/La Boheme, Italian with a little magic…! Opening 9/8/26” (more…)
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10 Ridge Square, NW in September 8th 2025
First King Street Oyster Bar falls and now Acqua Bistecca goes down. Nobody said operating in the shadows of the mighty Wegmans would be easy…
Thanks to BW for sending to us yesterday afternoon (I’m at the beach, doing the best I can to keep up!):
“Last night (Monday) was the last night of service for Michael Mina’s new spot Acqua Bistecca!” (more…)
1823 Jefferson Place, NW
Established 1978!!
Uh oh, Looks like things have indeed taken a turn at Giovanni’s Trattu :( I was only 13 years off…
I did see one yelp comment that said the space had been sold to new owners so perhaps they are renovating and/or rebranding? There were no permits on the closed door indicating any work/renovations. Certainly seems like an end of an era one way or another…
The phone number on their website has been disconnected and google currently lists them as “temporarily closed”:
“At Giovanni’s Trattu, on of DC’s premier Italian restaurants, we invite you to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant traditions of Italy, where every dish is a testament to our commitment to quality and authenticity.” (more…)
Connecticut and I Street, NW (that weird spot where 17th and Connecticut flip near the White House)
We first reported that Rosetta “the Italian Bakery” would be opening here back in November 2025. Was happy to see their doors now open!
Check out their menu here.
“Top-Rated Italian Bakery”
Hours and more info: (more…)
2614 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“🇮🇹 Pizza from the Fire. Pasta by Hand.
✨ Your Neighborhood Osteria
👉 Coming Soon — Woodley Park”
A peek inside:
“Almost ready. 👀
The room is almost ready, and it’s exactly what Woodley Park deserves. A neighborhood Italian spot where you actually want to slow down. 🇮🇹”
The placard for Pastiamo Osteria says: (more…)
2614 Connecticut Avenue, NW also previously home to Medaterra
Any day with double pizza news is a good day in my book!
Ed. Note: Do note, that Via Roma is located just down the block… Not to mention Mika’s Neapolitan Pizza located across from the Zoo.
Well adding the line up is:
“Pastiamo Osteria
Pizza from the Fire. Pasta by Hand.
Your Neighborhood Osteria”
Thanks to Miguel for sending from the old Elsa Ethiopian Kitchen space in Woodley Park: (more…)
Baked & Wired not the only one turning 25 – happy 25th to Tosca too!!
“25 YEARS OF TOSCA” (1112 F Street, NW) (more…)
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…)