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For Italian in Washington, the local food press points to Lupo Verde, Al Tiramisu, and 2 Amys. Picks from The Infatuation, updated July 2026.

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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated July 2026.

Lupo Verde · 14th Street
A charming room with a famous tonnarelli cacio e pepe.
Al Tiramisu · Dupont Circle
An unpretentious Dupont stalwart turning out stellar food for nearly three decades.
2 Amys · Cleveland Park
A beloved Neapolitan pizzeria, a city favorite for years.
Fiola · Penn Quarter
A Michelin-starred, white-tablecloth special-occasion Italian.
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.

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