Where to Find Top-Notch Pasta Around D.C.

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Fulfill a fix for spaghetti, rigatoni, and tortellini at these stellar Italian restaurants

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Pasta lovers are always on the quest for the perfect plate, whether a craving calls for rigatoni bolognese, gnocchi, cacio e pepe, fancy lobster pasta, or everything in between.

Luckily, the D.C. area is jam packed with plenty of prime Italian places — both affordable and fancy — that check all the noodle boxes. Many reliable restaurants listed below have also mastered the art of to-go or DIY pastas during the pandemic, making it even easier to curb a carb fix in the comfort of one’s home.

Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

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