3418 11th Street, NW
Amanda writes: “just ate at Ossobuco in Columbia Heights & it was absolutely delicious & service amazing & great safe, open patio dining. Not sure if it’s because of the 4th, but not many other diners. Hope you can give it some love. Hope to see them well.” (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Restauranteur Hakan Ilhan is pleased to announce the early August opening of Il Piatto, a new Italian concept in the former Mirabelle space, at 900 16th Street NW. Ilhan has tapped Christ Lanydrek as the new executive chef for the restaurant. He earned his Bachelor of Culinary Arts at the Académie Culinaire de France, in Paris and spent time learning the Italian cuisine in Monte Carlo. Lanydrek has also worked in restaurants across the Metropolitan Washington area and was most recently the executive sous chef at the Annapolis Yacht Club. (more…)
747 C Street, SE via La Collina
From a press release:
“Just in time for summer, La Collina will open for dining on Friday, June 18th. Inspired by the simplicity of Italy’s osterias, La Collina (Italian for ‘the hill’) will offer summer dining al fresco with a menu of classic and comforting dishes, including house-made pastas, a selection of antipasti and salumi, large plates that can be shared or savored by one, and wines by the carafe. Dinner will be available on the patio from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Friday through Sunday. (more…)
3276 M Street, NW via the Georgetown BID
From the Georgetown BID:
“We’re interpreting “mega Italian concept” as “you’ll be going one to two pant sizes up.” Stephen Starr announced Tuesday that he’s opening his own Italian restaurant and market in the former Dean & DeLuca space at 3276 M St NW. Starr, of Le Diplomate and St. Anselm fame, (more…)
1345 F Street, NW across from the National Press Building
Masion Kayser closed here in August 2020. The new liquor license placard for Puro Gusto says:
“A new class C Restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Seating capacity of 70, (more…)
1401 Pennsylvania Ave, SE. Photo by Stacey Windsor
From an email:
“Caruso’s Grocery will open Wednesday, May 12. To start, it will be open Wednesday – Saturday 5:30pm – 10pm and Sunday 5pm – 9:30pm.”
Check out the menus: (more…)
Previously located at 212 7th Street, SE Acqua Al 2 announced their closure in September 2020. Harvest Tide Steak House is coming to this location.
Thanks to Rebecca and Kendra for passing on the good news from Acqua Al 2:
“We are happy to announce that we are open for delivery! You can find your favorite dishes like our Filetto all’ Aceto Balsamico on doordash or grubhub now!” (more…)
2737 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to all who messaged about Capa Tosta’s imminent opening:
“At Capa Tosta we bring together an eclectic array of flavors and ingredients, all tied together by their strong cultural heritage. When you walk through the doors at Capa Tosta it is a wonderful fusion of the classic and the modern, from the decor to the food. To the left, an elegant dining room, and to the right, the modern lounge. When it comes to the food, it means a fusion of the rich cultural history of the dish, and the fresh spin Capa Tosta provides each plate.” (more…)
6th and Florida Ave, NW
Caroline sends this morning: “This was most recently Bistro Bohem [closed July 2020] and looks like it is going to be an Italian restaurant. Just sorry to hear about the break-in.” (more…)
5504 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Nick for letting us know that Mamma Lucia had opened up in the former Pumpernickel’s space. Check out their menu here. Hours are
Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 10pm (more…)