L'Ardente

200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington
(202) 448-0450

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Absolutely phenomenal dining experience—easily one of the best we visited in D.C. Every dish was amazing, and the service was impeccable from start to finish. Can’t wait to come back!
I’ve dined here twice. The first time was in October of 2023 and then recently in July of 2025. I would venture to say it wasn’t as memorable but since 2023 I’ve eaten at my fair share of Italian restaurants. Still highly recommend.

Last visit we ordered:

1. Margherita Pizza (10/10) - the crust was crisp to perfection and all the ingredients were fresh.

2. Caesar Salad (8/10) - I love the preserved lemon taste I will...
This place was such a great find! The drinks were excellent, and we loved the hamachi crudo and burrata to start, super fresh and flavorful. We tried the seafood linguine, and strozzapreti bolognese (which uses the same pomodoro sauce as their famous 40-layer lasagna), and everything was delicious with just the right portion size. Our friends had the maccheroni and gnocchi and were just as impressed. The desserts were the real stars: tiramisu flambé and gianduja s’mores were...

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