Hand-tossed pizzas and Italian classics are on the menu at Grazie Nonna.
GRAZIE NONNA
Owners Casey Patten and chef Gerald Addison set out to create the perfect pizza with hand-tossed dough, a precise sauce-to-cheese ratio and a blend of mozzarella, provolone and pecorino. The menu also features Italian-American classics like calamari, burrata and broccoli calabrese. 1100 15th St., grazienonnaxoxo.com
The gorgeous dining room at L’Ardente.
L’ARDENTE
L’Ardente offers a glam yet rustic Italian dining experience, featuring pizza from a gold-plated oven and 40-layer lasagna. After taking a seat, peruse the extensive wine list while admiring the local and international art collection. 200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Ste. 100, lardente.com
Look for authenic Southern Italian cuisine at Lupo Verde.
LUPO VERDE
A rustic and intimate 100-seat interior sets the tone for Lupo Verde’s authentic Southern Italian cuisine—think decadent cacio e pepe, spaghetti al nero di seppia, and savory salt-crusted sea bass branzino cooked to perfection. 1401 T St., lupoverdedc.com
Chef Nicholas Stefanelli creates bold flavors from his childhood at Masseria.
MASSERIA
Chef Nicholas Stefanelli infuses bold Italian flavors inspired by his childhood into every dish at Masseria. Experience his creativity with the eight-course tasting menu at the chef’s table or the six-course La Cucina tasting experience at the bar, sala or pergola. 1340 4th St., Masseria-dc.com
OSTERIA MOZZA
Chef Nancy Silverton celebrates classical Italian cuisine at this eatery with two ingredients: style and sensibility. This eatery is a true gem of Georgetown, featuring a mozzarella bar at the entrance and a prime dining spot in the solarium where you can enjoy dishes prepared for parties up to 12. 3276 M St., osteriamozzadc.com
SFOGLINA
From downtown DC and Van Ness to the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington, this eatery serves authentic Italian cuisine. Inspired by the masters of dough making, the restaurant’s homemade pasta is a must-try. From tortellini to gnocchi to ravioli—you can’t go wrong. Multiple Locations, sfoglinapasta.com
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