tirefires t1_jefi78j wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:08 PM

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Aqcua is in downtown Annapolis now, if you want to make a pilgrimage.

Playful-Translator49 t1_jefic0c wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:09 PM

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https://www.lardente.com/

Optimal-Box-6534 t1_jefl093 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:27 PM

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I like Trattoria da Lina in Takoma Park. Nice, family-run place with good pasta. Sfoglina, which has multiple locations in the area, is a bit fancier but excellent pasta. I’m not going to pretend to be a pasta expert though lol.

thriftshopmusketeer t1_jefle2g wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:29 PM

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my house

sorry though we're booked solid

[deleted] t1_jefltn6 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:32 PM

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Replying to Playful-Translator49 (#2,539,319)

100%. I, too, make my own pastas and pizzas from scratch (and used to professionally) and can endorse L'ardente as the real deal.

Make sure to try the lasagna and they do a mean carbonara.

dbmoss t1_jefn6bg wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:41 PM

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For me it’s a toss up between The Red Hen in NW DC and Filomena in Georgetown. Filomena is more traditional and expensive. But the portions are huge/family style. The Red Hen is a little more modern.

Honorable mentions to Rose’s Luxury near Eastern Market. It’s not technically Italian but they always have modern pasta dishes on the menu (plus they give you free little make your own cacio e pepe kits when you leave).

Lupo Marino, it’s kind of pricy for what you get but IMO is best Italian option at the wharf/beats Officina.

Osteria Morini in the navy yard is pretty good, their cheese board is the best thing there imo though.

Stellina Pizzeria, is mostly known for their pizza but the pasta there is actually pretty good too - specifically their cacio e pepe

stevierayvunderbar t1_jefnbo6 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:42 PM

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S'floglina is pretty good. I am not sure if pasta aficionados love it, but it is in our rotation of resturants

Playful-Translator49 t1_jefnci1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:42 PM

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Replying to [deleted] (#2,540,379)

It’s also a really beautiful space.

Old_Distribution_235 t1_jefnrtq wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:45 PM

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I'm Eddie Cano does some really good stuff: https://imeddiecano.com/

I haven't been in ages, but Giovanni's Trattu just south of Dupont has had great pasta whenever I've been in the past: https://www.giovannistrattudc.com/

tuckedpin t1_jefnyy6 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:46 PM

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L’ardente and reveler’s hour are my picks

Nanocyborgasm t1_jefoxqv wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:52 PM

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There’s Sfoglina in Van Ness. The pasta is good but not cheap.

1crazyarchitect t1_jefp9ua wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:54 PM

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Replying to dbmoss (#2,540,794)

+1 to Red Hen and Rose’s

swashbuckling-away t1_jefpp8f wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:57 PM

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What is the consensus on Al Volo Osteria in AdMo? I haven’t been to the other places mentioned here but that’s been my favorite spot so far

IndependentYoung3027 t1_jefpxa7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:59 PM

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Sfoglina!

Naive_Coast_8919 t1_jefqkq5 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:03 PM

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Caruso's

tirefires t1_jefqp1z wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:04 PM

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Have you tried Caruso's Grocery at the Roost?

caitplusate t1_jefqq2f wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:04 PM

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Replying to Playful-Translator49 (#2,540,862)

Also endorse their ravioli

caitplusate t1_jefqqwv wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:04 PM

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Replying to swashbuckling-away (#2,541,590)

I'm a fan!

shlem t1_jefrb5f wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:08 PM

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Replying to swashbuckling-away (#2,541,590)

>its good, dependable and tasty

thund3rstruck t1_jefrjqh wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:09 PM

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Red Hen for sure.

Oldbayistheshit t1_jefrjw0 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:09 PM

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Replying to tuckedpin (#2,541,049)

Just went. Very good

Professional-Can1385 t1_jefrvys wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:12 PM

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Replying to tuckedpin (#2,541,049)

Love Reveler's Houre

DebatableAwesome t1_jefrx0v wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:12 PM

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Filomena is really good

Humor_of_Talmanes t1_jefrzo4 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:12 PM

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Replying to 1crazyarchitect (#2,541,447)

Red hen is my favorite so far, Filomena’s gives that traditional feel though

ArmsofSleep t1_jefs10i wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:13 PM

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Replying to swashbuckling-away (#2,541,590)

Probably the most reliably great traditional pasta place in the city.

machu46 t1_jefs7v9 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:14 PM

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I admittedly haven’t tried some of the main recommendations yet, but two that I personally love are Al Volo and Capa Tosta.

mp0323 t1_jefsds4 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:15 PM

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Caruso's Grocery!

imref t1_jeft5xl wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:20 PM

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Trattoria Villagio in Clifton VA.

InevitableCloud t1_jeftdo0 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:21 PM

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Replying to Old_Distribution_235 (#2,540,989)

Be quiet there’s only like 8 tables, dude.

WaterBubbly t1_jeftjv1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:23 PM

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It's in Baltimore

oliver_klosov3 t1_jeftnv4 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:23 PM

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Red Hen. Thats it. Thats the answer.

Old_Distribution_235 t1_jeftoku wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:23 PM

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Replying to InevitableCloud (#2,542,747)

Uh, I mean, that place is, uh, terrible! Yeah, that's it...

InevitableCloud t1_jeftytj wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:25 PM

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Replying to Old_Distribution_235 (#2,542,831)

Lol. Now I’m also mad cause I want some of their pasta now and I’m 200 miles away till next week. 🤤 it’s such a weird place but the food is tasty and the staff is fascinating

drewhoff t1_jefus8b wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:31 PM

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My boss goes to Ristorante Tosca quite a bit and spends a fortune. I think it's supposed to be pretty good but never been myself.

CandlesAnonymous t1_jefuwce wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:31 PM

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Al volo or revelers hour

SeniorWilson44 t1_jefv1tt wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:32 PM

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Replying to stevierayvunderbar (#2,540,850)

It was pretty good for me too and I come from an Italian family. Carbonara was chefs kiss

OneFootTitan t1_jefv2cm wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:33 PM

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Reveler's Hour and Sfoglina are my favourites

MerwinsNeedle t1_jefvk45 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:36 PM

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Replying to dbmoss (#2,540,794)

Love The Red Hen. On our first visit, my friends and I ordered every pasta dish on the menu, and we could not believe how good the simple spaghetti al pomodoro; I'm a big proponent of places that do even the basics really well.