Looking to satisfy your appetite for Italian fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Italian restaurants around Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Mangialardo
Topping the list is Mangialardo. Located at 1317 Pennsylvania Ave. SE in Capitol Hill, it is the highest-rated low-priced Italian restaurant in Washington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 288 reviews on Yelp.
The site has more information on Mangialardo.
"Italian deli making subs," it writes on its Yelp page.
Turkey, chicken salad, cheese, meatball, corned beef, pastrami and roast beef are among the selection of subs, with a choice of hard or soft roll.
2. Vace
Next up is Cleveland Park's Vace, situated at 3315 Connecticut Ave. NW. With four stars out of 503 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
The site has lots more information on Vace.
"Full Italian delicatessen," it states on its Yelp page. "Fresh meats & vegetables used daily."
Vace offers homemade pizzas and pastas, focaccia sandwiches, subs, deli items such as olive oil, and Italian pastries, including cannoli.
3. Pitango Gelato & Café
Adams Morgan's location of the national chain Pitango Gelato & Café, located at 1841 Columbia Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Italian spot 4.5 stars out of 99 reviews.
We turned there for an overview of Pitango Gelato & Café.
"Noah Dan, who spent his childhood in Trieste, Italy, founded Pitango in 2007 to re-create the pure and wholesome gelato of his youth," the business says on its Yelp profile. "On a quest to find the best milk possible, Noah set up our own dairy on Pennsylvania's Spring Wood Organic Farm, a pioneer in grass-fed, organic farming."
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Pitango Gelato & Cafe serves sandwiches made with authentic Italian ingredients, salads, breads and pastries, plus cocktails and coffee, as well as freshly spun gelato and sorbet," it states on Yelp.
"Our breads and pastries are made at our own Baltimore bakery, and our sandwiches are prepared with authentic imported Italian meats and cheeses. Pitango gelato is made with grass-fed organic milk, and we are committed to creating a simple, pure and wholesome product without artificial flavorings, colorings or chemicals."
4. Radici
Radici in Capitol Hill, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 109 Yelp reviews. Head over to 303 Seventh St. SE to see for yourself.
If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Radici.
"Radici was opened in 2014 to provide the residents of Washington, D.C., with a rustic and authentic Italian dining experience," per the business's Yelp profile.
Fascinated so far?
"Bridget lived in Italy for 13 years and fell in love with Italian culture and cuisine," the business says on Yelp. "She moved back to the United States recently to follow her passion and open her business."
In terms of signature items, "Radici means 'roots' in Italian," it writes on Yelp. "The name was chosen because it represents a connection to community and a commitment to offering natural, wholesome and nourishing products. We carry unique items created by local artisans and boutique Italian producers."
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