50 Best Italian Restaurants near Forestville

“I've purchased pizza from this Ledo's a few times. I placed an order for a turkey bacon ranch pizza and I mistakenly thought the bacon was turkey bacon. It was pork bacon. I explained that I didn't eat pork and the worker quickly took my order back and made me a new pizza. He was so nice and it was ready super quick. I recommend this location!“

“All of my experiences at L’Ardente have been phenomenal. The food, the atmosphere, and the service are all top notch!!!“

“Thank you so much for having my friends Kristina, Alex and I for dinner today. I just want to say that everything we had was great, my favorite being the la calabrese! Meiling took such good care of us, she is a wonderful host and we had some great conversations with her. We’ll def be back in the future to try some of the other pizzas. Your decor and ambience is fantastic as well, I really felt like I was at restaurant in Italy! Keep up the good work and thanks again for a wonderful evening!“

“Amazing dinner!! Every course was delicious!“

“Friendly, quaint and delicious food. Great service. What more do you need“

“what a perfect vibey spot for some incredibly delicious italian food! definitely get the treviso salad and the fried blossoms to start. i could eat so many plates of their mushroom cream ravioli! i’ll be returning for more of that next time for sure. the lamb chops were also so flavorful. the service was also fantastic and they were so nice! adding this spot to the dinner night rotation“

“Fun night for two out of towners! Food was amazing and the staff were incredibly friendly, even though we’re two or three times their ages and not cool at all! ;)“

“Still a great place after all these years. Lovely atmosphere, great food, attentive service. A wonderful night out.“

“PIZZA MOVERS, TAKOMA PARK Excellent cudmstoner service; great pizza! Faster, too!“

“Every bite, Always right! I appreciate your drivers and will tip them.“

“The food was phenomenal - we had the beet & burrata salad, a Margherita pizza, and the wild boar tagliatelle. They have a nice wine list as well. Can’t wait to come back and try other dishes!!!“

“I like this place I would like any of the men there. I'll be good..“

“This charming trattoria came onto my radar, driven by a craving for Veal Saltimbocca and I was not disappointed! I called ahead to make a reservation and I was seated at my reservation time. The Veal Saltimbocca tasted like it came straight from a traditional Italian kitchen. It was tender, fresh and flavorful, served in a generous portion.

I'm not much of a drinker, but the Margarita Italiano with Limoncello was the best Margarita I've ever tasted and was served in a large glass! Service was excellent from my initial phone call to make the reservation through the end of my visit. I am looking forward to eating my leftovers tomorrow. I would come here again for the same meal, without hesitation.“

“I Love Italian - and when I say this place has THE BEST MEATBALLS I've ever tasted - it's saying a lot! The mushroom gnocchi was light and delish! Not to mention the roasted cauliflower, burrata and garlic bread!! It was a feast and worth every bite! The staff was friendly, polite and aimed to please! The decor and vibe super cool. It was recommended to me by a local and when I visit DC again - this gem will be a first stop!“

“used to get the good fella all the time when working in Waldorf...one of the best things I ever ate.“

“The pizza and Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine 🤌🏾🤌🏾“

“We were visiting from out of town and what a great choice to go to Primo Hogies!! The whole staff was incredible!! Food was great! If anyone is on the fence about what they want to eat, this is the place to go! Thank you guys!! Looking forward to coming back!!“

“Had a great experience! Food is delicious - the shrimp scampi appetizer is amazing! My husband and I couldn't get enough of it! Garlic bread with dipping sauce, meatballs with whipped ricotta, branzino and pork Marsala were standouts of what we had. Would definitely go back! Service was attentive but not overbearing and the space was open and inviting, wine selection was great! Excellent evening!“

“The food was excellent with equally excellent service. They get 5 stars.“

“Authentic N. Italian cuisine presided over by Roberto and Ivan.“

“I work not far from here, so I decided to place a To-Go order online, I ordered for a specific time, and waited about 5 minutes before they brought my order to my car, I got The Chicken & Gnocchi soup, very good, and The Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini, it was very good, there was nice size chunks of Steak, I cut them into bite-size pieces and it was plenty, it had just enough flavor, I'll definitely get it again!“

“To begin, I was amazed by customer services. Every waiter that passed our table made sure to ask if we were OK or needed anything. Our waiter Vee was also exceptional. Great job to each employee working around noon on Wednesday that passed. I love great customer service when I patronize neighborhood establishments. KUDOS!“

“Excellent food and customer service for catering! My daughter’s field hockey team was playing at UMD and we wanted to host a post game dinner/tailgate for the team and parents. I’m so glad I discovered Paisano’s! They were so kind and accommodating from the moment I placed the order up until delivery - I even called them 30 min. before our order was scheduled to be delivered to see if they could come later as the game went into overtime and they accommodated us! We ordered the baked ziti, garlic spaghetti, chicken Alfredo, and garden salad. (They also offer gluten sensitive pasta which was a big plus.) The food was delicious and delivered right on time and the pricing was very reasonable. I highly recommend their catering services!“

“I had such a great experience thanks to my server, Kelsey G! She was super friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests — she checked in at the right times, kept a smile the whole time, and made great recommendations. Her positive energy really made the visit enjoyable. Definitely one of the best servers I’ve had — thank you, Kelsey!“

“Anthony’s NY Pizza & Pasta House was truly a 10/10 dining experience. From the warm welcome at the door to the attentive service throughout the meal, everything was exceptional. We started with a Caesar salad and complimentary freshly baked bread with butter, which set the tone perfectly. We ordered the white pizza and the filet mignon, and both were outstanding. The pizza was cooked to perfection—the crust alone was incredible—and the flavor was on point. The wine selection was also excellent and paired well with the meal.

I would highly recommend Anthony’s to anyone looking for high-quality food and great service. I’ll definitely be returning!“

“I always just passed by this place in a hurry on the way to drop my kid off to school.
Today I decided to stop and try their Italian version of croissants.
Most of all , the service was amazing!
One of the people works there helped me was Maxwell.
He took a lot of time with smile to explain Italian pastries and coffee (They serve coffee from the oldest roaster in Italy!) He was such a jewel!
Thanks Maxwell! Your recommendation of apricots cornetto
It was excellent!“

“everything you get from there is good no complaints from me“

“All around great experience. Went with the 8 course chefs menu and was pleasantly surprised. Only had a small part of one dish that was just a little too salty, which i mentioned to Chef, and he appreciated the feedback. They have multiple pairing options, as well. I had caviar added to my fish dish, and added 5 cheeses with my dessert. All were delicious. Highly recommend giving this spot a try.“

“This is my favorite lunch place in DC. The food is outstanding, the staff are friendly, and the restaurant itself provides the feeling that you're enjoying a local sandwich shop. This is the best sandwich bread you can get in DC, and it's not even close. You can taste the freshness in every bite and the addition of being able to buy the meats and fresh baked rolls separately gives Salumeria a local, small-European town quality that can't be matched at other places. For this price point and this level of sandwich creation, you won't find anything better in DC. Try the Crudo, it's a classic, simple sandwich that provides rich flavors in every bite with fresh mozzarella and prosciutto that melts in your mouth.“

“If your looking for great wings and amazing subs, this is the place! I would give ten stars if I could“

“Excelente servicio al cliente. Los ingredientes de muy buena calidad y el sabor es delicioso. 100% recomendado.“

“These guys have a double smash burger with carmelized onions and Russian dressing that is the most amazing thing ever. The wait staff is great and the atmosphere is pretty cool (the building used to be a movie theater), and just some chill r&b playing. Love it. Def coming back.“

“This place was recommended by a friend who lives in the area-and to him, I say THANK YOU! Everything was excellent, from the staff to the food; I couldn't have asked for better. The calamari and shrimp with peppers appetizer were possibly the best appetizer I've ever had. The lasagna was out of this world cheesy! It was delicious in every way. Highly recommend this place; you won't be disappointed!“

“Ordered a large catering order Cesar. He was very helpful explaining what each menu item is and recommending the best solution for our party of 15-20. Price was reasonable and they let us know they have delivery at a good price too. When the food was ready Cesar called to keep me updated. Can't wait to come again!“

“Pizzarro is such a neighborhood gem! I swung by for a jumbo pepperoni slice after a late-night stroll and it hit every note—crispy crust, melty cheese, and loads of flavor. The staff was super friendly and easygoing, which made the whole vibe feel welcoming and laid-back.

I appreciate that they've got Mediterranean options too—grabbed a Greek salad one time, and it was fresh and balanced (great for pairing with their pizzas). The casual, cozy atmosphere is perfect whether you’re dining solo, grabbing friends, or craving something late at night.

Parking can be a bit tricky on Florida Ave, but trust me—it’s worth circling for. If you're ever in Shaw and want solid pizza without fuss, this is the spot. Highly recommend!“

“Amazing pizza that is only outdone by incredible staff! As tourist we sat back and watched how the staff interacted with regulars & newcomers & it was heartwarming. If we lived here we’d eat here every week! Happy hour prices are so good you have no excuse not to visit!“

“OH MY GOSH! Not only was the service the best but the food was AMAZING! Our whole group loved every bite and left satisfied! We WILL be back and recommending this place to everyone!“

“We ordered out and got a little of everything from here, Philly cheese steak, chicken Alfredo, pizza, mozzarella sticks, and chicken. And all of it was amazing! Absolutely recommend this especially if you're visiting the area and just want something delivered. They made sure plates and silverware were included and followed the changes requested with no problems. The driver was super nice!!“

“Ledo has become my families go to pizza spot when we are in the mood for pizza they have not disappointed yet from my wings being nice and crispy to the pizza 10/10 and my kids are picky eaters but they clean their whole plate when I bring Ledo“

“I honestly don't know where to start. Simply put, Bond 45 is nothing short of amazing! All of the food was absolutely delicious! From the appetizers to dessert, there was not one entree that was less than perfect! We had and highly recommend the following dishes: Meatballs- the mix of proteins made these a delicious choice! Garlic Bread...needs no introduction! Caprese Salad...the fresh mozzarella was so fresh and creamy! Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken - was my daughter's fan favorite and the pasta tasted homemade! Filet with roasted potatoes...all seasoned well and cooked to perfection! The steak had a good char while being super tender and flavorful! Sangria - is my mother in love's favorite! Cheesecake and Chocolate cake- OMG, don't skip dessert! You will regret it! The restaurant has a friendly, comfortable fine dining atmosphere that perfect for a fancy date night or a casual dinner! The restaurant has spectacular views of the harbor and ferris wheel, which makes it a fun and memorable experience! While the food and the restaurant were nothing short of spectacular, it was the employees of the establishment that truly made our night! My mother in law is a regular and the staff treat her like family! From the hostess and servers to the general manager, Johnny, they all did everything they could to turn a regular night out into something really special! It was my first time at the restaurant, and I was blown away by our experience. Sending a huge thanks to Johnny and the staff of Bond 45 for running such an amazing restaurant. I highly recommend making them a regular stop when you visit the National Harbor!“

“After a visit to the amazing Go-Go museum we took our appetites and experienced excellent customer service from host, server & Owner. Even with a couple of menu items not being available the food was delicious, decor is relaxing, & welcoming. Owner made a table visit with a smile and great conversation. Look forward to next dining experience. My lemon drop was on point“

“Food is great. The young female at the counter that took my order was like a robot. She had no personality and seemed a lil scary, like horror movieish. She wasn't rude or anything just them deep cold glassy eyes. White female, glasses and blonde hair.
But pizza was delicious.“

“Food is 🍕 delicious 😋 and the service is amazing“

“The service is always amazing! I enjoy bringing my family here and I don't mind spending my money. The food is great. I actually prefer this style of pizza than papa John's, domino's, etc. I do however wish this location participated in doordasheres delivery service. I appreciate you Raymond, thanks again and best of luck to you!“

“My wife and I are visiting in Washington DC from Massachusetts. We ordered a 14 inch pizza at Ledo Pizza on H street and it was wonderful. It had a light crust and wonderful portions on the veggie pizza. Wish we lived closer but will have it again next time we visit.“

“Excellent brunch buffet and very nice servers. The pasta dishes and breakfast items were absolutely delicious. Only one incident, there was some confusion about which line was for omelettes and which line was for pasta. Some of the other patrons were combative regarding who was in line first. Unfortunately, this is what you get with the “others” . Overall, excellent food and service. I highly recommend!“

“So good! The bread is delicious! And the service was great!“

“Love, love, love this place!!! It is like a neighborhood Cheers in the bar area.

The front restaurant is kid friendly. And it is wheelchair accessible.

The people are great and the food is fantastic. I have been going here for at least 10 years and haven't had a bad time yet.“

“awesome steak and cheese fast and hot food safe ordering and pick up“