Ossobuco-inspired ravioli at Osteria Morini. | Osteria Morini 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 journe y. Luckily, the D.C. area is filled with plenty of options for getting that pasta fix, from cozy neighborhood eateries to traditional osterias. D.C. is gearing up to welcome a sea of fresh new pasta places. That includes Capitano, a coastal Italian restaurant coming to the Wharf’s Canopy by Hilton hotel, as well as a new spot called Ulivo reactivating the old Capa Tosta space in Columbia Heights. Meanwhile, downtown’s now-closed Modena will soon flip into a different Italian venture from the same team. And Dupont’s Floriana is making waves across the Potomac with an incoming Old Town outpost. For this latest map update, we add: build-your-own noodle bar Gigi’s Pasta in Foggy Bottom and Dupont’s pint-sized carbs counter Gemini. 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. ...read more read less