Fodor's Expert Review Cucina
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Capitol Hill and the Avenues
Italian
Fodor's Choice
Foodies flock to this neighborhood café and food market for creative salads and colorful, creative entrées like ahi tuna poke with guajillo chile and mango, or lobster gnocchi in a saffron beurre blanc with dandelion pesto and candied oranges. Also on the menu are house-made soups and generous deli sandwiches. Big windows and warm mustard and terra-cotta tones are reminiscent of a Tuscan-style café, with seating indoors and out.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Outstanding list of wines by the glass and bottle
- Hefty deli sandwiches to go
- Panna cotta with creative rotating preparations