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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Washingtonian. Updated September 2026.
Al Tiramisu · Dupont Circle
An unpretentious Dupont stalwart turning out stellar food for nearly three decades.
Centrolina · Downtown
A polished City Center spot built around squid-ink bucatini in a lush tomato-eggplant ragu, with a market and cafe under the same roof from chef Amy Brandwein. One of the most highly regarded Italian kitchens in the city among reviewers, dressed for a business lunch or a slower dinner rather than a casual drop-in.