Masseria
Italian restaurant · Capital City Market
1340 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Highlights
Michelin-starred Italian tasting menus with Puglian influences.
Michelin-starred Italian tasting menus with Puglian influences.
"With a spectacular Roman cocktail menu (available now through the end of the summer) it makes sense that beverage director Jonathan Henriquez insists on putting on a show for every guest. For the menu that took him over a year to put together, he made sure that every drink has a performative element and he made no exception here. As a small plume of smoke billows out from the top of the skull-shaped goblet, you’ll notice a custom-made ice cube (courtesy of the Ice Queen) with a picture of Mount Vesuvius frozen into the center. Henriquez even made sure it was laminated so guests could bring it home as a memento. The drink itself leans on the delightfully smoky side thanks to a port-finished Woodinville bourbon, porcini mushrooms, and Ardberg Uigeadail." - Graham Steinberg
"This warm and rustic Michelin-starred Italian gem offers prix fixe tasting menus, with several dishes drawing inspiration from chef Nicholas Stefanelli’s Italian background in Puglia. Opt for an eight-course chef’s tasting menu ($245) or six-course “La Cucina” menu ($178). The constantly evolving menu loops in unique pasta shapes like maccheroni and lorghittas. Reserve a seat via Tock. Stefanelli also showcases his Italian roots at the Wharf’s tri-level Officina." - Mekita Rivas
"An Italian restaurant with a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, offering dishes that reflect Chef Nicholas Stefanelli's Puglian heritage." - Kevin Chau
"Restaurateur Nicholas Stefanelli’s one-star coastal Italian restaurant offers indoor dining and reservations on a partially enclosed patio with a retractable roof and air conditioning. Prepaid reservations for an eight-course tasting menu cost $245 per person before supplements such as caviar and truffles. There’s also a five-course menu for $178. A Masseria a Casa menu ($164 for two, $328 for four) includes a different three-course menu for pickup or delivery Tuesday through Sunday." - Emily Venezky
"Chef Nicholas Stefanelli’s coastal Italian tasting menu at this Michelin-starred spot near Union Market may be a splurge, but the Puglian lineup rarely disappoints. Prior to partaking in the prix fixe offerings, settle in next to walled-in patio fire pits. Make a reservation or call ahead since it frequently hosts private parties." - Mekita Rivas
