We lived in DC for several years and fell in love with Tortino! Food is amazing! Service and ambiance are excellent. We return every time we are in town. We had a 7pm reservation on the first night of our current visit! We'll be back when we return in April!
Beth
The food quality is great - we always enjoy our dinner here. The calamari and carpaccio are our favorites!
Kat
Every dish we ordered was made with such detail and care. We enjoyed every single moment of our visit. I highly recommend any of their pasta dishes, you won't be disappointed
Vera
I decided to try this restaurant because they have homemade gnocchi. I tried to call and move my reservation by an hour, but the seating was not available so I expected the restaurant to be packed when I arrived. It was a Sunday night and the place was basically empty. They servers were attentive. The gnocchi was passable but the ricotta cheesecake was exceptional My biggest issue is that the manager/owner sat at the Bar on the phone, not interacting with guests at all. Which I found to be particularly peculiar since I was seated directly across from him eating alone. He made no effort at all. there are so many good restaurants in DC. this in my opinion is not one of them. when managers/owners don't care about improving the customer experience why should anybody else?
MIchael
First time at the family run, neighborhood gem. Will certainly return. Warmly greeted upon arrival. Service is warm and friendly, as you'd expect at a family run place. Wine list is good. All the dishes were good, except one : the pasta alla norcina was far too greasy.
Alex
Tortino is a solid Italian gem tucked in Shaw. Cozy setting, nice service, and you can tell effort went into the food. The handmade pastas (especially the linguini & braised lamb ravioli) are really good, and the appetizers like carpaccio and scallops deliver. Desserts are light but satisfying — panna cotta is a winner.
It’s not cheap, and sometimes service lags a bit when it’s busy, but overall great for a date night or dinner with friends. Definitely will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ekaterina Melnik
Wonderful food and service. Even with how busy they were the service was quick and great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawn Nelson
The homemade pasta is amazing! I highly recommend the lamb ravioli.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Google User
A cozy yet elegant dining spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary
My girlfriend and I had a very nice experience, the service and food was outstanding. I would recommend to anyone who goes to DC
I was surprised to find out that Tortino has been here for 14 years. I've ridden past it countless times, unaware that there were any restaurants on the west side of 11th Street. I've been missing out on what I believe is the best pasta I've had in DC. The housemade ravioli and fettuccini dishes were excellent. The wine we had with dinner (the Copertino 2015 Negroamaro) was delicious, and a real bargain. Thank you!
marc
This is my favorite neighborhood restaurant Great food, excellent service and reasonable prices
Natalie
Dinner was delicious and quick! They offer two baskets of bread with oil for free with dinner. The linguine was made in house and it was amazing! I like how they offered to tell me what food paired well with the wine I chose.
Matthew
We were greeted upon entering the restaurant, seated promptly and immediately attended by the waiter. My companion had the crab ravioli, which she thoroughly enjoyed. I ordered the fettucini alla bolognese which was excellent. The pasta was al dente. The sauce blended well with the pasta without being overpowering. I will certainly return the next time I'm in that area.
jane
The modest front door in the middle of the tree-lined block belied the gracious welcome and prompt service we received. The Seafood Linguine was the highlight and perfectly prepared with GF penne. Highly recommend and will return!
We lived in DC for several years and fell in love with Tortino! Food is amazing! Service and ambiance are excellent. We return every time we are in town. We had a 7pm reservation on the first night of our current visit! We'll be back when we return in April!
The food quality is great - we always enjoy our dinner here. The calamari and carpaccio are our favorites!
Every dish we ordered was made with such detail and care. We enjoyed every single moment of our visit. I highly recommend any of their pasta dishes, you won't be disappointed
I decided to try this restaurant because they have homemade gnocchi. I tried to call and move my reservation by an hour, but the seating was not available so I expected the restaurant to be packed when I arrived. It was a Sunday night and the place was basically empty. They servers were attentive. The gnocchi was passable but the ricotta cheesecake was exceptional My biggest issue is that the manager/owner sat at the Bar on the phone, not interacting with guests at all. Which I found to be particularly peculiar since I was seated directly across from him eating alone. He made no effort at all. there are so many good restaurants in DC. this in my opinion is not one of them. when managers/owners don't care about improving the customer experience why should anybody else?
First time at the family run, neighborhood gem. Will certainly return. Warmly greeted upon arrival. Service is warm and friendly, as you'd expect at a family run place. Wine list is good. All the dishes were good, except one : the pasta alla norcina was far too greasy.
Tortino is a solid Italian gem tucked in Shaw. Cozy setting, nice service, and you can tell effort went into the food. The handmade pastas (especially the linguini & braised lamb ravioli) are really good, and the appetizers like carpaccio and scallops deliver. Desserts are light but satisfying — panna cotta is a winner.
It’s not cheap, and sometimes service lags a bit when it’s busy, but overall great for a date night or dinner with friends. Definitely will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food and service. Even with how busy they were the service was quick and great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The homemade pasta is amazing! I highly recommend the lamb ravioli.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A cozy yet elegant dining spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My girlfriend and I had a very nice experience, the service and food was outstanding. I would recommend to anyone who goes to DC
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I was surprised to find out that Tortino has been here for 14 years. I've ridden past it countless times, unaware that there were any restaurants on the west side of 11th Street. I've been missing out on what I believe is the best pasta I've had in DC. The housemade ravioli and fettuccini dishes were excellent. The wine we had with dinner (the Copertino 2015 Negroamaro) was delicious, and a real bargain. Thank you!
This is my favorite neighborhood restaurant Great food, excellent service and reasonable prices
Dinner was delicious and quick! They offer two baskets of bread with oil for free with dinner. The linguine was made in house and it was amazing! I like how they offered to tell me what food paired well with the wine I chose.
We were greeted upon entering the restaurant, seated promptly and immediately attended by the waiter. My companion had the crab ravioli, which she thoroughly enjoyed. I ordered the fettucini alla bolognese which was excellent. The pasta was al dente. The sauce blended well with the pasta without being overpowering. I will certainly return the next time I'm in that area.
The modest front door in the middle of the tree-lined block belied the gracious welcome and prompt service we received. The Seafood Linguine was the highlight and perfectly prepared with GF penne. Highly recommend and will return!
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