🇮🇹 Washington DC｜8 Italian Restaurants for Carb Lovers

As a noodle-obsessed foodie from Henan, I turn to pasta and pizza whenever I miss Chinese carbs 🍝😋. Here’s my personal roundup: 🍴 Filomena Ristorante ⭐ 4.5/5 | ~$50 per person | Reservations recommended Located in Georgetown—great for tourists! The decor changes with the seasons 🎄🌸, but the lighting can be… interesting (Easter was intense 💡). Their complimentary bread includes date cake—so good I almost filled up on it! Pasta portions are HUGE. Ideal for groups or special occasions. Only downside: it’s super popular, and hostess attitude can be hit or miss. 🍴 Mia’s Italian Kitchen ⭐ 5/5 | ~$45 per person | Reservations recommended In Old Town Alexandria—perfect for a post-dinner stroll 🍃! Offers apps, pasta, pizza, desserts—all great value. Their personal-sized pizzas (cut into 4 slices 🍕) are around $10. Meatballs, garlic bread, and Sunday Gravy pasta (loaded with meats) are hearty and home-style 👵🍲. Great for any group size! 🍴 RPM Italian ⭐ 4.5/5 | ~$80+ per person Upscale and modern with couch seating 🛋️—perfect for birthdays or special nights. Service was attentive, and classics like truffle bread and lobster pasta are solid 🦞. No regrets—everyone enjoyed their orders! 🍴 Ristorante Piccolo ⭐ 4/5 | ~$50+ per person A hidden gem in Georgetown 💎! Cozy, intimate, and less crowded than its neighbors. Perfect for a quiet pasta date 🕯️. Food and service were both reliable with a classic touch. 🍴 Il Canale ⭐ 3.5/5 | ~$30 per person A DC favorite for pizza… but the service was openly racist 😤. Still, the pizza is decent, and the outdoor seating feels like Europe on a summer night 🍃🇮🇹. Go for the vibe and food—but manage expectations. #DCeats #ItalianFood #DCrestaurants #GeorgetownEats #CarbLover #FoodReview #DCfoodie