Officina
Italian restaurant · Waterfront
1120 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
Highlights
Italian trattoria, market, and rooftop bar with views
Italian trattoria, market, and rooftop bar with views
"The Wharf’s tri-level Italian restaurant kicked off a DJ-driven drag brunch series on its stylish rooftop two years ago. The $25 ticket, complete with a welcome cocktail and a la carte menu, pops off every third Thursday of the month." - Tierney Plumb
"The glass-enclosed pinnacle of chef Nick Stefanelli’s tri-level Italian complex is the spot to soak up sights of the bustling Municipal Fish Market below and the Washington Monument in the distance. The spacious setup is framed with fire pits and stylish lounge seating." - Tierney Plumb
"Officina is putting an Italian twist on the classic all-you-can-eat 4th of July BBQ. It's serving "fan favorites," and while we don't know exactly what dishes that includes, their food is usually pretty good. The partially enclosed rooftop has nice Wharf waterfront views along the edges, which should work in your favor since it's standing room only, but you can upgrade to a couch or a fire pit table, if you want." - tristiana hinton
"Michelin-starred chef Nicholas Stefanelli’s tri-level Italian complex greets visitors with an airy, European-styled cafe and bar drenched in sunlight. That’s followed by a second-level restaurant serving casual Southern Italian fare and stellar Negronis. Its prized rooftop terrace, dressed with sleek furniture, fire pits, and greenery, woos diners with aperitivos, seasonal cocktails, small bites, and an expansive Champagne list." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"On the Wharf, Nicholas Stefanelli’s classic Italian trattoria offers rooftop views overlooking the Potomac River. The terrace is modeled after a restaurant and cafe in Rome, and it can hold 100 to 150 standing guests for a cocktail reception. Meanwhile, a full restaurant buyout is possible for an extra-large wedding (combined, the three stories can host 500 people). Large-scale buyouts range from $20,000 to $25,000. Stefanelli’s downtown Greek showpiece Philotimo and NoMa’s Michelin-rated Masseria also offer full buyouts for weddings." - Vinciane Ngomsi
