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Italian Restaurants to Try in the DMV
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items If you love pasta, pizza and other Italian food, then you have to check out these spots that are my faves in the DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia area.
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Casual Neighborhood Gems
Dining Out
Whether for date night, girls night, happy hour or just because, these recommendations are great dining out options.
L’Ardente comes in at the #1 spot on my list! I love both the aesthetics and cuisine. My top menu recommendation is the 40 layer lasagna that’s packed with goodness in every single bite! I’d also recommend starting with the Caesar salad and pairing y...
L'Ardente
North Italia is my kids’ favorite, making it my top family friendly recommendation. It’s great for dinner and brunch. Top menu recommendations are the Italian staples - spaghetti and pizza.
North Italia
Looking for a great dinner in the city? Then you can’t go wrong with RPM. Get the short rib bolognese!
RPM Italian
If you're looking for a tasty bite in downtown DC, add this one to your list. I dined here for happy hour and enjoy pizza, pasta and salad with a glass of wine. It was delish and reasonably priced.
Via Sophia | Modern Italian & Neapolitan Pizza in Downtown DC
I love the Old Town Alexandria area and Mia's Kitchen is right in the heart of it. Stop in for pizza or pasta.
Mia's Italian Kitchen
Casual Neighborhood Gems
The local restaurant right up the street from your house is often times the hidden gem to try. Check out these family friendly options for carryout or dine-in for those weeknights or weekends where you don't feel like cooking.
This casual spot in Crofton is great for lunch. I love their pizza, spaghetti and Caesar salad.
Galliano Italian Restaurant- Waugh Chapel
For those who live in and around the Southern Maryland area, this casual neighborhood spot serves delicious pastas, salads and other dishes.
IL GUSTO RISTORANTE – Italian Ristorante in La Plata ...
Another one for those in Southern Maryland. This neighborhood casual spot serves delicious pizza, along with a variety of other dishes, for dine-in or carry out.
Napoli's Pizza of Waldorf | Fine Greek and Italian Food
By far, one of the best pizza places in the area! I grab pizza, wings, Caesar salad and mozzarella sticks here weekly for my family. They offer carryout and dine in (no delivery) and have multiple locations throughout the DMV.
Ledo Pizza
Want good pizza in Southern Maryland? Add this carryout location to your list.
Pizza Hotline: Pizza Delivery in Charlotte Hall & La Plata, MD