Osteria Morini

"Navy Yard’s waterfront Italian staple is still going strong, over a decade in. Saddle up to its shaded, wraparound patio covered in Aperol-orange umbrellas and soak up serene views of bobbing boats on the Anacostia River. Cool off with all sorts of spritzes and negronis. The gin-Campari-vermouth cocktail also comes in flight form." - Tierney Plumb, Abi Newhouse

"Navy Yard’s pioneering Italian restaurant that recently turned 10 continues to draw fans for its $15 Morini Monday pasta special, negronis, homemade focaccia, mortadella, and other Emilia-Romagna favorites served on terracotta-patterned plate ware." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"Navy Yard’s waterfront pasta pioneer Osteria Morini is still going strong, over ten years in. Standout Southern Italian orders include rigatoni with wild mushroom ragu, truffled ricotta ravioli with prosciutto, and squid ink pasta studded with shrimp — all priced at $15 during its popular Morini Mondays deal. NYC-based Altamarea Group expanded its pasta presence in the city last spring, transforming its Mt. Vernon Triangle sibling spots into one upscale Italian eatery called Cucina MORINI with help from Osteria Morini alum Matt Adler." - Tierney Plumb, Mekita Rivas

"Osteria Morini’s a la carte menu will feature a selection of signature dishes alongside some exclusive specials crafted just for the occasion, including lobster ravioli, bucatini with crab and sea urchin, and lamb chops. Reservations available here." - Vinciane Ngomsi

"Chef Matt Adler returns to where his D.C. culinary career began over a decade ago, leading a dinner menu refresh at Osteria Morini. The dependable Italian spot in Navy Yard introduces a new cicchetti section with nine small bites, reinvented pasta dishes, and North Italian entrees. Adler's menu features Northern Italian dishes, including a lighter version of chicken cacciatore and a braised veal shank-filled ravioli tossed in saffron butter, served in a sauce made with Barolo and topped with zesty gremolata. A pasta tasting menu option is also available, with four smaller servings of different pastas and dessert. The cicchetti menu offers innovative dishes under $20, like ricotta dumplings cooked in brown butter and sage, and crispy zucchini with cacio e pepe." - Emily Venezky