All the pastas and gnocchis were made fresh by them so maybe that’s why all turned out perfectly al dente. Kudos to their griller machine also as the steak (though not the most tender) and scallops gave off the most wonderful seared essence. High umami on all their dishes making our meal most satisfying.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Matthew
Lovely little spot. Incredible tiramisu and great salmon, risotto and mussels! Cleaned our plates fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joanne Knauf
We were treated like royalty while we dined on amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynda
Lovely NYE dinner with excellent food and service. Their pasta is innovative and large portions.
Phil Hardy
This used to be a favorite restaurant, but it is beyond repair. It has been three or four years since we went and it hascompletely gone downhill. We ordered a variety of food and I ordered the easiest: chicken Parmesan, which was a special. It was inedible. By 8:30 PM the music had gone off and we were by then the only people left in the entire restaurant. It was a Thursday evening. Avoid.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Phillip
We used to come to this restaurant every year for Christmas and maybe once in a while otherwise. However, it has been at least three if not, four years since we did come for an annual small party of four dinner. There was not an Italian voice in the restaurant and that doesn't necessarily mean anything however there was hardly any voices in the restaurant because it was empty. It was a Thursday night and we were in the main dining room away from the front door and we were the only diners there the entire evening. Around 8:30 or 8:45 at night the music went off and I looked around and went into the other room and we were the only people left. I personally ordered the special, chicken Parmesan. How anyone cannot make this perfectly is beyond me. It was inedible. Times come and times go, but Tortino is gone. 
Brayden
One of the better Italian places in DC. Service and food are of the highest quality, and best yet, at a great price. Definitely worth a try—you'll fall in love!
Kim Haddad
Linguini pasta is delicious! Service is excellent.
Gordon
One of the best restaurants in the convention center area. Homemade pasta fresh ingredients and amazing bread. Servers were knowledgeable and attentive Chef made us a dish off the menu. Terrific wine selection
Cyra
Fantastic food. Much better than what you get at places that charge you for their rent rather than the quality of their food. The lighting could be a little bit better. Some of the corners are pretty dark and the fake candles don't help. Service is usually very good.
I am giving 5 stars but I really mean 4.5. The food, I had a magret, was good but not excellent. The magret was sliced and grilled on the sides which wasn't such a good idea. But the cooking was still acceptable and the sauce and vegetables were tasty. The potato was undercooked to be honest. There is a small but good selection of Italian wines, the Chianti Classico was very good. There's bread and olive oil as teaser. And the service was friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathryn
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!
Dana Mor
Perfect food, great service, very intimate and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J7765FMdans
We ate here whilst visiting Washington on business. Service was friendly if a little rushed. The food was excellent. A good choice of pasta mains and some specials/Entrees My creamy pasta with crisped pork was delicious Clearly the chef knows how to cook. The seafood pasta had generous portions. Definitely worth a visit.
Beth
The food quality is great - we always enjoy our dinner here. The calamari and carpaccio are our favorites!
All the pastas and gnocchis were made fresh by them so maybe that’s why all turned out perfectly al dente. Kudos to their griller machine also as the steak (though not the most tender) and scallops gave off the most wonderful seared essence. High umami on all their dishes making our meal most satisfying.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lovely little spot. Incredible tiramisu and great salmon, risotto and mussels! Cleaned our plates fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were treated like royalty while we dined on amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely NYE dinner with excellent food and service. Their pasta is innovative and large portions.
This used to be a favorite restaurant, but it is beyond repair. It has been three or four years since we went and it hascompletely gone downhill. We ordered a variety of food and I ordered the easiest: chicken Parmesan, which was a special. It was inedible. By 8:30 PM the music had gone off and we were by then the only people left in the entire restaurant. It was a Thursday evening. Avoid.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
We used to come to this restaurant every year for Christmas and maybe once in a while otherwise. However, it has been at least three if not, four years since we did come for an annual small party of four dinner. There was not an Italian voice in the restaurant and that doesn't necessarily mean anything however there was hardly any voices in the restaurant because it was empty. It was a Thursday night and we were in the main dining room away from the front door and we were the only diners there the entire evening. Around 8:30 or 8:45 at night the music went off and I looked around and went into the other room and we were the only people left. I personally ordered the special, chicken Parmesan. How anyone cannot make this perfectly is beyond me. It was inedible. Times come and times go, but Tortino is gone. 
One of the better Italian places in DC. Service and food are of the highest quality, and best yet, at a great price. Definitely worth a try—you'll fall in love!
Linguini pasta is delicious! Service is excellent.
One of the best restaurants in the convention center area. Homemade pasta fresh ingredients and amazing bread. Servers were knowledgeable and attentive Chef made us a dish off the menu. Terrific wine selection
Fantastic food. Much better than what you get at places that charge you for their rent rather than the quality of their food. The lighting could be a little bit better. Some of the corners are pretty dark and the fake candles don't help. Service is usually very good.
Restaurantji Recommends
I am giving 5 stars but I really mean 4.5. The food, I had a magret, was good but not excellent. The magret was sliced and grilled on the sides which wasn't such a good idea. But the cooking was still acceptable and the sauce and vegetables were tasty. The potato was undercooked to be honest. There is a small but good selection of Italian wines, the Chianti Classico was very good. There's bread and olive oil as teaser. And the service was friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
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!
Perfect food, great service, very intimate and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ate here whilst visiting Washington on business. Service was friendly if a little rushed. The food was excellent. A good choice of pasta mains and some specials/Entrees My creamy pasta with crisped pork was delicious Clearly the chef knows how to cook. The seafood pasta had generous portions. Definitely worth a visit.
The food quality is great - we always enjoy our dinner here. The calamari and carpaccio are our favorites!
Loading...