Retrobottega

Authentic Italian taste & flavorful ingredients. A phenomenal low lit atmosphere with an amazing pasta menu. The Lasagna & Cavatelli were 2 fantastic dishes of choice recommended by the waiter.

Service was attentive & friendly from beginning to end. Our waiter went above & beyond to ensure that we were always well attended and at the table.

I highly recommend this establishment if you are seeking an intimate settings with a fabulous appetite for pasta..

Visited as a party of 3. Delicious food. Portion size is reasonable. Good customer service. Wait time to receive our meal wasn’t long. I appreciate that they were able to accommodate us without a reservation. Plus, I disliked my initial cocktail. Our waitress recommended one sweeter & switched them out with no additional charge.

Delicious food and excellent service. Oxtail Lasagna was really good flavored well. Excellent customer service and very attentive.

Best lasagna ever, it’s very rich and flavorful. The short rib pasta was great too, nice and tender but the oxtail lasagna is definitely special!! The bartender was very nice, but I didn’t like the old fashion cocktails. Nonetheless, a great dining experience overall!

I want to highlight the great work of Josue, a great human being and server all the time with a friendly smile and the best recommendations for desserts, wine, food! You have a great partner on him!!! I was in Italy in October and he made me transport myself there.

Tell him that I am extremely grateful for his great service, patience and dedication from him and my friends too!

Our first time there and we already want to go back, he made us our favorite Italian place in Washington DC!

Much success and blessings!!!

Keep it up!!!

Delicious meal and wonderful experience. Intimate atmosphere inside with exposed brick and tightly nested yet perfectly situated tables. Attentive service. Especially loved the charcuterie with pecorino with pistachios, and the robiolo. Gnocchi and papardalle with mushrooms - wow so good. Focaccia and quality olive oil for the table. We’ll be back.

I used to travel to Italy several times a year on business. Always loved the food and, well, everything about the country.
I forgot how a really authentic Italian meal could transport you to a memory.
My meal transported me back to Roma. This food is AMAZING!
The staff is so engaging and friendly. Erica is the best bartender I have experienced in DC.
If you are trying to choose a restaurant in this neighborhood do not miss the opportunity to eat here. It’s magic.