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Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Southwest Waterfront

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4.8
Exceptional(5123)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 102 times today
David was a great server and treated us like royalty. We had a wonderful dinner.
A photo of Tosca restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(4624)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown
Booked 59 times today
Always a wonderful experience at Tosca! The food is sublime and the service is impeccable.
A photo of North Italia - Washington DC restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1940)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • West End
Booked 46 times today
Relaxed. Great friendly service. No rush to finish meal.
A photo of Il Piatto restaurant
4.5
Awesome(900)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown
Booked 36 times today
Had an amazing time amazing dinner and great ambiance. My mom really loved it for her 83rd birthday and she is already spreading the word about the place LOL.
A photo of Tortino restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1943)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown
Booked 14 times today
Most enjoyable experience - highly recommend! It would be even better if the noise level (due to people talking but not the kitchen) were reduced. But thanks for an incredible meal and experience after a long day at the Convention Center!
A photo of i Ricchi restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3689)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Dupont Circle
Booked 7 times today
Wonderful food and outstanding service at I Ricchi. Delicious Tuscan style Italian dishes and best calamari in DMV! Great cocktails and wine list too!
A photo of Al Tiramisu restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1549)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Dupont Circle
Booked 10 times today
The eggplants Parmesan was the special last night and it was exceptional. Great service and everyone loved their food.
A photo of Claudio's Table restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(795)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Palisades Northwest
Booked 64 times today
Excellent food -- osso buco!! A delicious argula, parmesan chips, and oil & lemon juice salad. Simple & remarkable. All in a homey neighborhood spot -- trattoria, if you wish.
A photo of Masseria restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • NoMa
Incredible experience-food &service both flawless!!!
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4.8
Exceptional(136)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Adams Morgan
Booked 45 times today
I took my girlfriend (now fiancée :) ) here after proposing and the service was absolutely amazing! I don’t think either of us have had such a welcoming experience at a restaurant! Very well done and great for celebrating life’s special moments :’)

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  • KristinaGold
    Kansas City / Kansas •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The eggplants Parmesan was the special last night and it was exceptional. Great service and everyone loved their food.
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    Al Tiramisu$$$$• Italian• Dupont Circle
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    4.7
  • Kevin
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Relaxed. Great friendly service. No rush to finish meal.
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    North Italia - Washington DC$$$$• Italian• West End
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    4.7
  • AaronGold
    Denver / Colorado •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Truly enjoyed my dinner with Altitude. Excellent decor, pleasant and attentive staff, combined with great dishes and cocktails. The meal was surprisingly well-priced. I plan to return!
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    Altitude$$$$• Contemporary Italian• Arlington
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    4.6
  • DeirdreGold
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 29, 2026
    I took my girlfriend (now fiancée :) ) here after proposing and the service was absolutely amazing! I don’t think either of us have had such a welcoming experience at a restaurant! Very well done and great for celebrating life’s special moments :’)
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    Reveler's Hour$$$$• Contemporary Italian• Adams Morgan
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    4.8
  • Bobby
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 26, 2026
    Had an amazing time amazing dinner and great ambiance. My mom really loved it for her 83rd birthday and she is already spreading the word about the place LOL.
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    Il Piatto$$$$• Italian• Downtown
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    4.5
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