303 7th Street, SE
Ed. Note: Almost exactly 8 years ago, then First Lady Michelle Obama visited Radici.
Thanks to all who passed on the super sad news from Radici:
“After over a decade of memories, we will be closing our doors at our current location on April 28th. Your support has meant the world to us. Grazie di cuore to our amazing community.” (more…)
3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Russ for sending “across from Cactus Cantina”
Wowza, I thought for sure this had fallen through. STAY TUNED for Talea Italian restaurant‘s opening date.
Jennifer also writes: (more…)
819 Upshur Street, NW
From an email:
“San Matteo is launching brunch this Saturday April 6th. The menu is Italian- inspired, featuring some new dishes and some nostalgic classics. (more…)
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!! (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: (more…)
600 Florida Avenue NW, photo by Kimberly Kong
A reader asks: “Quattro Osteria permanently closed?”
Unfortunately their IG says permanently closed: (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: (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 (more…)