(Burrata appetizer at Dino; Photo by Katherine Frey)
Best Italian
The Washington Post Staff | Updated 05/03/2012
Find primi and secondi that excels at these Italian establishments.
Al Tiramisu
Washington, DC
The pasta is superb in this cozy dining room, but the meat dishes are even better.
Obelisk
Washington, DC
The teeny-tiny space serves a fixed-price bill of fare, including fresh cocktails and lovely antipasti.
Ristorante Tosca
Washington, DC
Excellent risotto and elegant service set this downtown restaurant apart.
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