Italian Restaurants in and near Washington, D. C., DC

Amid all of the culinary options available in Washington DC, Italian restaurants can proudly stake their claim as some of the most acclaimed. Fiola is gaining a reputation as one of the best restaurants in DC—and the country, per Bon Appetit—thanks to its chic, modern spin on the classics. A glance at the menu reveals such bold dishes as Italian “sushi” to pasta laden with everything from local quail to suckling-pig ragu. Neighborhood favorite A La Lucia serves a more casual take on Southern Italian fare, plating the spicy sausage pastas, grilled seafood, and veal scallopini that helped the eatery make a splash during DC restaurant week.