So you're hungry—and you're ready for some Italian food. Good news: we've found the freshest spots to satisfy your appetite. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood.
Lupo Marino
40 Pearl St. SW, Southwest Waterfront
Lupo Marino is a new pizzeria and Italian restaurant from the Lupo Verde restaurant group that's going for a balance of casual and refined. A large oven produces the pizzas from house-made dough, along with a variety of other baked goods.
Other highlights of include a tuna confit panini and roast pork sandwich, chef Todd Sprik tells Eater DC. You'll also find appetizers like salt cod croquettes with horseradish, and fried seafood.
Yelp users are still warming up to Lupo Marino, which currently holds 3.5 stars out of 17 reviews on the site.
Yelper Jenny C., who reviewed Lupo Marino on June 10, wrote, "So glad this place finally opened! The pizza is a must-try here. The menu is set up to be shareable small plates, but the portions are fairly generous and could be a meal on their own."
Yelper Akram S. wrote, "This is my second time here. Love this restaurant. They are really personal and they take good care of you. The owner Med goes far and beyond to make the costumer comfortable."
Lupo Marino is open from 11 a.m.–midnight daily.
Lupo Verde Osteria
4814 MacArthur Blvd. NW, Palisades
Lupo Verde Osteria is another new addition from the Lupo Verde restaurant group, that's introducing a range of new dishes not available at the original Lupo Verde.
These include a watermelon and fennel salad with fried octopus and burrata with cheese sorbetto, chef Matteo Venini tells the Washingtonian. Meats like lamb, pork, duck, and game are also making appearances on the menu. The three-story building will also include a market on the bottom floor.
Yelp users are excited about Lupo Verde Osteria, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews on the site.
Yelper Food Without Borders, who reviewed Lupo Verde Osteria on June 24, wrote, "We highly recommend fried octopus for the appetizer, pasta in squid ink and lobster as the main dish, and mango custard dessert. "
Vivian R. noted, "I arrived craving a house-made pasta but felt compelled to order the unique nettle gnocchi with delicately sliced trumpet mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, fava beans, lemon zest, and ramps. The nettle itself I found to be very subtle, but the dish was incredibly flavorful and complex — smoky and creamy, punctuated with citrus notes and the tang of sundried tomatoes."
Lupo Verde Osteria has not yet posted its open hours.
Angolo Ristorante
2934 M St. NW, Waterfront Georgetown
Angolo Ristorante is an Italian restaurant that has moved into the former location of Cajun restaurant Pier 2934.
The new restaurant's menu includes traditional Italian appetizers, pastas, entrees, salads and pizzas. The patio is also open for outdoor seating.
Angolo Ristorante currently holds 3.5 stars out of 17 reviews on Yelp, indicating fair reviews.
Yelper Amber M., who was one of the first users to visit Angolo Ristorante on May 6, wrote, "The food was good. I had the spinach lasagna and my wife had the penne with shrimp. Portions (even during lunch) are pretty large."
Brent B. noted, "My house wine and ravioli (which had some cheese sprinkled on it by the waitress) were both solid. My wife's lamb shank was #awesome with meat so tender that she didn't even need a knife."
Angolo Ristorante has not yet posted its open hours.
