The popular rigatoni alla vodka pasta at Little Coco’s is also served at its newer Gaithersburg sibling. | Deb Lindsey
Fulfill a fix for spaghetti, rigatoni, and tortellini at these Italian restaurants Pasta lovers know there’s no such thing as too much pasta. Whether a craving calls for spaghetti, gnocchi, cacio e pepe, or a little bit of everything in between, the quest for the perfect plate of pasta is a never-ending journey. Luckily, the D.C. area is filled with plenty of options for getting that pasta fix, from cozy neighborhood eateries to traditional osterias.
Noodle newcomers to try include Glover Park’s multi-colored Divino and downtown’s dreamy trattoria Olio e Più out of NYC.
Below, find the top Italian restaurants for pasta in D.C., and get all sorts of culinary inspiration for that upcoming date night or family outing. And for D.C.’s best pizza places, go here.