I haven’t been there in over a year or two, but I have eaten there and remember how darling it was and sat outside as picture shows. Very romantic, intimate and the food was great! Thank you for posting b/c I couldn’t remember the name or place to return but have been wanting too!!!

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Long established, staid, refreshingly untrendy.

Fresh flowers on white table cloths, bare brick walls, good Neapolitan eats, generous portions, decorative ceramics, surprisingly inexpensive.

Well kept, clean. No fads. Consistently good, wholesome.

Proprietor Giovanni Viezzi and his place are both Italian-American institutions in Washington that celebrities passing through DC just seem to find.

Argh. Lunchtime.

Writing about it, I think I’ll head over there now.

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Arg, my girlfriend works on the same block, and i’ve talked to the owner about vintage vespas for a while, but we’ve never gone in for dinner. Sounds like that needs to change.

Just went there for my Dad’s birthday last week, definitely one of the highest quality italian places in the city but it was almost empty on a saturday. Maybe it’s the economy and maybe it’s just not trendy enough but try it out sometime you won’t be disappointed!

I had lunch there a while ago. It does have a charming and not flamboyant interior. Rather traditional which is a nice change from the fads. Reminds me of place in Italy. I barely recall the food, but that it was decent and service not too bad. Perhaps another try is in order. Also for Italian try The Iron Gate, just on the other side of Connecticut on N Street (I think). Very romantic. Nice outdoor patio. The owners occasionally close for a while to return to Italy.

I love this place, their risotto is amazing!