What is the best italian restaurant in Washington?

According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Cucina MORINI is currently the top-rated italian restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 87/100.

How does Harry Hungry score italian restaurants in Washington?

Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.

Are there tourist-trap italian restaurants in Washington to avoid?

Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Washington, DC

Best Italian in Washington.

Harry currently ranks 10 italian spots in Washington, scoring 79–87 on the Harry Score. 3 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$$.

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Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 25 July 2026

Cucina MORINI

brunch · wine-bar

901 4th St NW, Washington

4.7 across 427 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.

Harry

Worth It

Ulivo

italian · cocktail-bar

2737 Sherman Ave NW, Washington

4.8 across 537 Yelp reviews; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Pines of Florence

italian

1990 M St NW, Washington

4.8 across 635 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Paccis

italian

106 13th St SE, Washington

4.7 across 264 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

OLIO E PIÙ

italian

699 14th St NW, Washington

4.7 across 2.9k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Timber Pizza Co. Petworth

pizza · pizza-delivery

809 Upshur St NW, Washington

4.7 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; listed in the Michelin Guide.

Harry

Worth It

L'Ardente

italian

200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington

4.5 across 2.3k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.

Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.

$$$

Harry

Worth It

Tatiana Pizza

pizza · family

1730 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

4.6 across 511 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; budget-friendly without feeling like it.

Harry

Worth It

Bacio Pizzeria

pizza · salad-shop

81 Seaton Pl NW, Washington

4.6 across 675 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; pies with local, organic ingredients & gluten-free crust option in a snug storefront….

Harry

Worth It

Tortino Italian Restaurant

italian

1228 11th St NW, Washington

4.6 across 1.1k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; tuscan-style trattoria offering pasta, meat & seafood dishes, plus a happy-hour menu.

Harry

Worth It

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Questions Harry gets about italian in Washington

What is the best italian restaurant in Washington?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Cucina MORINI is currently the top-rated italian restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 87/100.
How does Harry Hungry score italian restaurants in Washington?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap italian restaurants in Washington to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.

Best Italian in Washington.

Harry currently ranks 10 italian spots in Washington, scoring 79–87 on the Harry Score. 3 carry critic or guide backing. Prices run $ to $$$.

Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.

Scores last recomputed 25 July 2026

Cucina MORINI

brunch · wine-bar

901 4th St NW, Washington

4.7 across 427 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and Eater 38.

Harry

Worth It

Ulivo

italian · cocktail-bar

2737 Sherman Ave NW, Washington

4.8 across 537 Yelp reviews; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Pines of Florence

italian

1990 M St NW, Washington

4.8 across 635 Google reviews; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.

Harry

Worth It

Paccis

italian

106 13th St SE, Washington

4.7 across 264 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.

Harry

Worth It

OLIO E PIÙ

italian

699 14th St NW, Washington

4.7 across 2.9k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.

Harry

Worth It

Timber Pizza Co. Petworth

pizza · pizza-delivery

809 Upshur St NW, Washington

4.7 across 1.2k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; listed in the Michelin Guide.

Harry

Worth It

L'Ardente

italian

200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington

4.5 across 2.3k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.

Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.

$$$

Harry

Worth It

Tatiana Pizza

pizza · family

1730 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington

4.6 across 511 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; budget-friendly without feeling like it.

Harry

Worth It

Bacio Pizzeria

pizza · salad-shop

81 Seaton Pl NW, Washington

4.6 across 675 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; pies with local, organic ingredients & gluten-free crust option in a snug storefront….

Harry

Worth It

Tortino Italian Restaurant

italian

1228 11th St NW, Washington

4.6 across 1.1k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; tuscan-style trattoria offering pasta, meat & seafood dishes, plus a happy-hour menu.

Harry

Worth It

Questions Harry gets about italian in Washington

What is the best italian restaurant in Washington?: According to Harry Hungry's ranking, Cucina MORINI is currently the top-rated italian restaurant in Washington with a Harry Score of 87/100.
How does Harry Hungry score italian restaurants in Washington?: Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
Are there tourist-trap italian restaurants in Washington to avoid?: Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Washington on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.