Tari Trattoria DC

It was exciting to try a different take on your typical Italian food. Unlike any other DC flavors, this Amalfi Coast inspired menu leaves you wanting more and curious enough to come back and try the full menu. Fresh and full of flavors that are difficult to find in this city…superb, a must try. Atmosphere is inviting, yet elevated; service is how every restaurant should be, well coordinated and with just the right amount of attentiveness and menu knowledge. Unique, cannot wait to try more.

Unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. The pasta was overcooked and too chewy, falling short of even a proper al dente texture. The tomato sauce tasted like something store-bought, lacking freshness and depth. The smoky fish dish was also underwhelming, with a flavor that just did not sit right. One of the biggest letdowns was the lack of vegetarian options. The zucchini dish, which seemed to be one of the few vegetarian offering available, was poorly prepared and lacked any real flavor. It was difficult to enjoy. I understand that we visited during opening week, and it can be tough to get everything right from the start. I had high hopes going in, but overall, the experience did not meet expectations. I’m giving it 3 out of 5 stars.

Chef Francesco let the ingredients speak! And they tell a delicious story. Expect the menu to change often as fresh fish is foundational. Classic Neapolitan dishes and flavors, such as scapece, are combined with new flavors like the Suri. Also recommend the pasta Nerano, and the Riciiola. The Salsiccia e friarielli always a good choice. Desert : the combination of a chocolate ganasce with eggplant actually works! Friendly service, feel at home.

I had the "Alfonsno", red snapper dinner entree. Was disappointed to say the least. The cooked fish had no flavor to it at all! I had to ask for salt and pepper to eat it. We had few other items also, which were decent, but will not go back.

A different take on Italian. All recipes come from the Malfy Coast of Italy. They offer fish that most have never heard of and pairings of wine that you will see no where else in DC. I have to say 5 out of 5 stars and they just opened so I only expect to see new and better things. Make sure you try their special menu of the day. Phenomenal!!

We went on opening night, and the food and service was stellar. Really enjoyable experience, and excellent addition to the DC dining scene. The Santa Trofimena (eggplants and chocolate) is as unique a dessert as you’ll find, and it was excellent.

Excellent experience on Tari's opening night. Since the bar seating was full, the friendly and welcoming hostess offered me a table for myself (solo dining). The friendly, up-beat server promptly arrived with the menu, wine list and specials menu. Water (bottled) was offered for purchase until filtered tap water will be available soon once the filter water machine is online. The wine list is extensive and impressive. I chose a full bodied red from Sicily recommended by my server and it was excellent. I chose a starter from the specials menu, an excellent fried battered fish with fresh pesto sauce and a main dish from the regular menu, rabbit with some delicious sauces. I was full and didn't have room for dessert. Tari is a regional (Amalfi Coast) Italian eatery offering different culinary experiences from the normal Italian-American restaurants with the customary pasta, pizza, etc., offerings. So we're fortunate to have an option for something different and in Tari's case, a sophisticated cuisine with a killer wine list. The trattoria is in a beautiful, modern and inviting space with an alluring bar. The service is outstanding. Grazie mille Tari!

Daniella was amazing!! Bartender Em was really nice too!! Meatballs a must try w/ the Prawns

Tari Trattoria is a newer Amalfi Coast-inspired trattoria that opened up in Union Market that specializes in dry-aged seafood. Note that their menu changes weekly, which also includes seasonal and locally-sourced antipasti, homemade pastas, and desserts. For those interested in beverages, they have a nice selection of Italian cocktails. We sat at the counter and ordered: +the Scarpetta - locally-baked sourdough bread basket +Tartare di Pezzogna - blacked spotted seabream, smoked 'acqua santa', and squid ink coral +the Sgombro Reale - kingfish, escarole, anchovies, capers, and 'salmoriglio' +the Oro Rosso - with calamarata, seven fishes tomato sauce, and herbs +and, the Scialatielli - scialatielli, clams, mussels, lemon, and chili We were too full for desserts, but we'd love to try the Bocconotto, the Delizia al Limone, and the Santa Trofimena on the next visit! Everything was plated well, and we thought the portions were great for sharing. Service was friendly and attentive - we were checked upon often throughout our meal. Note that they take reservations - taking and confirming our reservation was a breeze - the staff were very helpful! The restaurant itself is very bright, open, and cheery, with light wooden tables and blood-orange-like seating. Great for little dates or mini get-togethers. +great shareables +friendly & attentive service +reservations accepted

Tari Trattoria is tucked away in a cozy corner of Union Market serving outdoor table with spritz vibes or intimate bar seats sipping on Italian wine during the passing thundershowers feels. Contrary to previous reviews, my experience (been twice now) was lovely! I've been for happy hour and we ordered the fresh bread basked to munch on (from Pluma!), and then enjoyed some of the best Italian wine varietals ever! The team changes their food and wine menu frequently and I am here for it all! I can't speak to the full fledge menu yet, but will def be back for some happy hour action again! Well worth a visit!

Great experience! The fish meatballs were well seasoned and flavorful, and the genovese pasta captured the sweetness of the dish well, balanced by the nuttiness of the rabbit. The star dish of the show was the tomato anchovies oil pasta (forgot the name) -- it reminded me of the same dish I had at one fish market/restaurant in naples. The service was attentive and kind. Looking forward to trying other pasta dishes here

Probably the worst meal we've had in DC. My wife and I started with a fish appetizer, which was tasteless and overcooked, followed by two of the fish entrées--recommended by the waiter--which were also tasteless and overcooked. We gave up on the entrées after about a bite apiece and then had to wait around 20 minutes for our waiter to make his way over so we could get the bill and leave. He asked how we enjoyed the (uneaten) food, and I truthfully said it was disappointing, to which he responded, "Great!" (I assume this was not sarcasm but that he simply wasn't listening and didn't notice our meals were nearly untouched.) It took another 15 minutes to pay up and leave, and then we high-tailed it to St. Anselm for something to eat. (Funny that another reviewer here did the same--great choice!) Total cost (for two, with wine): $243, not counting St. Anselm. I've had plenty of meals out that didn't meet expectations, but this is the first one that left me angry. I hope this review helps others avoid that fate.

So refreshing to have such good Italian food in DC. Everything I ate was delicious and creative, I'll definitely be back.

I loathe to write a Yelp review, but feel compelled because this was one of the worst, expensive dining experiences I've had in a long time. We did not have one thing that was edible, and it was EXPENSIVE. For a restaurant that claims to be seafood centric, all of the seafood dishes were terrible. The Japanese mackerel was overcooked and oily and fishy tasting; the amberjack entree for $40 was bland and tasted like a NYT recipe that I messed up at home. The fish tartare had a weird aftertaste to it. For $187 for 2 people it felt like a huge scam. We had to go get more food down the street at St. Anselm. I was excited about this place, but they need to reevaluate their menu and the food is nowhere near the price point, especially in a city like DC where there are spots doing amazing things for less.

Expensive and BAD. Look at the "locally baked sourdough bread basket," which was $7. It's literally one piece of bread. Waiter let us know "the water system wasn't in place yet," so we had to buy bottled water & only got one bottle for the whole meal for 3 people. If you do not have water... how are you cooking the food? Attaching a photo of the "Mare" as well, it is served in seemingly just butter. Blech. Don't open and charge full price if you are not ready.

I am very rarely compelled to write a review but our dining experience here was so unfortunate I feel I need to warn others. We asked to be seated outside because the inside of the restaurant had a very strong fishy odor. We ordered drinks which were good (probably the only good part of our dining experience). It took out waiter probably 20 minutes to come over and take our food order and by the time he did they had already run out of one of the dishes we were going to order. For a place with a fairly small menu this seems kind of absurd. We then ordered the octopus, a zucchini pasta, and a pasta with a meat ragu. The octopus was very chewy and overcooked. We were notified shortly after ordering that they ran out of zucchini and would replace that with peas in our pasta. That dish was dry and chalky and the pasta was very chewy. The ragu pasta was probably the only edible dish and it was just fine (although the pasta wasn't cooked properly). For how expensive everything is, I strongly recommend against coming here. Very disappointing food. There are much better options to try in the neighborhood.