Tortino - Washington, D.C.

The food was extremely tasty! I would love to dine here on a daily basis. The service and atmosphere were both exceptional.

One of Tortino's greatest strengths is its ambiance. The cozy setting is ideal for a peaceful dinner or a romantic night out. The decor is understated but elegant, establishing a welcoming and comforting atmosphere that will make you feel at ease.

We made a last-minute decision to visit this restaurant while in DC, and I'm so happy we did! It was hands-down the best Italian food I've had so far. I can't wait to go back. Our waiter was amazing and gave us some great recommendations. We started with the lobster ravioli as an appetizer and it was delicious. My husband ordered the salmon, which he enjoyed, but I personally would have been disappointed if I had ordered it for my meal. The real stars here are the pastas in my opinion. I had the linguini and it was incredible. The flavors were fantastic and the seafood was fresh and plentiful. Although some menu items were a bit pricey, they were all worth it. The inside of the restaurant was very quiet (too quiet for our 6-month-old baby), but we sat outside on the patio and she slept in her stroller the entire time.

I have now visited this restaurant twice and received impeccable service and food on both occasions. It is rare that I find myself so carefully savoring every bite of a meal. On my first visit I enjoyed the braised lamb ravioli in a red wine reduction that highlights the delicate sweetness of the lamb. On this second visit, I had the penne allá norcina--a rich and filling dish that I took home leftovers from to enjoy tomorrow. I finished off this visit with the fruit panna cotta, which was light, fresh, and just sweet enough. The restaurant staff are all incredibly attentive, but not overbearing. Each time I raised my head, ready for a new menu, or with a question, someone was there almost immediately. The remainder of the time I was left to peacefully enjoy my food and book uninterrupted. I will continue to frequent this delightful neighborhood gem.

I told myself to stop eating, but couldn't. We were looking for Italian in the area on a work trip and my wife found Tortino. It was the best meal we had while we were in DC. It's sort of hidden and you wouldn't think to look for it, but if you're looking for it, it's easy to find. The atmosphere is quaint, quiet, and relaxing. We were seated immediately and the service was absolutely incredible. We had drinks within literally seconds of sitting and the service staff was quick to give us recommendations. The service here should be called out to management because it made the experience that much better. We ordered the bruschetta and Caesar salad to start. Both of these were excellent and should've been more than an indication of what was to come. For mains we had the Fettucine alla bolognese and Penne alla norcina. You could tell that these sauces were cooking for a while and cooked with TLC. We kept swapping plates back and forth and wanted to stop eating, but couldn't. If we could've been rolled out, we would've. The portion sizings were more than generous and enough to help you leave full. The only thing I'm most disappointed about is the fact I didn't have any room for desert.