Anonymous wrote:pp -- why don't you just put everyone in a little box to suit your stereotypes. I've never stepped foot in a suburb...I bet you're from Potomac and fancy yourself a "foodie". Is that it?

Anyone who seriously uses the term foodie deserves to be beaten with a wet noodle. Though I suppose I should expect as much from an aficionado of Piccolo and Paper Moon, and only knows Georgetown restaurants.

Fiola
Bibiana
Al Dente
Il Pizzico
Ghibellina

pp -- why don't you just put everyone in a little box to suit your stereotypes. I've never stepped foot in a suburb...I bet you're from Potomac and fancy yourself a "foodie". Is that it?

Ummm, my daughter and I aren't connected at the hip. She is moving to NYC, not me. I have no idea of what restaurants are there nor does she. That is why I asked OP which one she liked there.

Again, I'm not my DD. I like Ristorante Piccolo and Paper Moon and think Filomenas and Il Canale are terrible. That is my 2 cents. You may differ...it's a free country. But, don't assume someone's dd is just like them...we're not alike.

Well, we just assumed you passed on your atrocious taste to your offspring.

When you're discussing restaurants and can only come up with places in Georgetown, you lose all credibility. And out yourself as either a suburbanite or GT/upper NW hothouse flower who is terrified of going past 16th street - 'cause there's CRIME there! It's a big city, and there's some fantastic food in it (though sadly, not much Italian). Live a little

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Anonymous wrote:My dd is moving to NYC -- and she said she couldn't find a good Italian restaurant there...where did you go?

In Georgetown, we like Ristorante Piccolo and Paper Moon across the street. Both have good food. We also like I Ricchi in Dupont Circle. I don't know suburban restaurents here sorry.

Your daughter couldn't find a good Italian restaurant in NEW YORK CITY? Has she tried Little Italy, or Staten Island? Huge numbers of Italians there. We had dinner with Italian friends last summer in New York and they recommended Da Nico in Little Italy so that's where we went. It was delicious.

I am from NYC and have been to Da Nico many times, the food is great!

Tosca. Fiola.

I am reluctant to share, but Tortino on 11th, sorta near Logan Circle, is a fantastic neighborhood Italian joint. Food is on point always, as is the service - pricing is great for DC. Not in the greatest location but I kind of like it that way so it stays a secret. Other than Tortino, I've had good Italian at Bibiana and Fiola, though for the pricing, I'd take Tortino any day - it's that good.

DC does not have good Italian food. Dino & Maple are okay.
NYC on the other hand has amazing Italian food at every price point.
And at the halfway point, you can find really good old-school Italian food in South Philadelphia.

In NYC, Via Emilia on 20th or 21st. street. I drag my family to Nyc at least once a year just for dinner there!

Anonymous wrote:Is Al Tiramisu in Dupont still around? I've had some great meals there. But be sure to ask about the prices on the daily specials...the truffle risotto was $70!

Also would recommend Elisir.

I'm surprised that no one else mentioned Al Tiramisu. We're big fans, but agree about asking about the prices for specials. I love the old school Italian ambiance. I also agree with Tosca and Dino. For the earlier recommendation of Palena, while it is an amazing restaurant (it really is!), it is not an Italian restaurant, it's an American restaurant.

Is Al Tiramisu in Dupont still around? I've had some great meals there. But be sure to ask about the prices on the daily specials...the truffle risotto was $70!

Also would recommend Elisir.

Anonymous wrote:I like ottos and giano in the village

Otto is great!!

Love Pasta Plus, but only for the basics, not for their specials, which are odd and tend to have too much going on.

Pasta Plus' gnocchi is awesome.

Pasta Plus in Laurel. It's a total dive on the outside and in Laurel but if you are going north on 95 it's a absolutely worth a stop.

Amici Mei in Potomac.