Ah-maz-ing! We decided to do Italian for our friend's birthday dinner and ended up picking this cozy little spot near Union Station. The prices are pretty affordable compared to other well known Italian spots in the city, but let me tell you - the taste and quality of the food is just as good, if not better! We started off with mozzarella covered garlic bread and marina dipping sauce (oops forgot a pic because we dove right in), and a few glasses of wine (they have a full bar, but no HH deals FYI). Garlic bread was nice and cheesy, good enough to fill you up a little bit before the main course. We all ended up getting the same dish - fettuccine Alfredo - because who can resist! Two of us got grilled chicken and one got shrimp. We also asked if we could add broccoli on top and they were very accommodating! The bowls were verrrry large (pictures are deceiving), and I actually had enough self control to save some for leftovers. One friend ordered a cannoli and said it was super sweet and delicious (I regret not asking her for a bite!) I honestly have zero complaints. The meal was great, the staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was very nice and welcoming. 5/5 would totally recommend! read more

Nostra Cucina - Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great Italian spot in Capitol Hill. The staff is very accommodating and the food is exceptional.

My boyfriend and I happened upon this place after braving the cold to see the popular DC sights. The ambience was welcoming and the playlist they had going was the cherry on top. Our waiter was one of the owners and was very personable. When our order was forgotten, the owner brought us out complementary garlic bread and then went so far as to only charge us for one meal despite us ordering drinks and dessert! It was so unnecessary of him, but goes to show what kind of person the owner is. I wished we lived in DC so we could come by more often! Food was fantastic and so was the wine! read more

Such a FABULOUS find!!! The food, service and prices were perfect. We are from NYC Metro and very critical when it comes to Italian food. This place could open in my neighborhood and I would be eating there frequently. The homemade fettuccini with Pesto was over-the-top delish. The Chicken Parm melted in your mouth. So tender. And the manicotti was generously stuffed with ricotta and some spinach. Yum! I will be back and so will my friends if we are back in DC. read more

I've never actually eaten at this restaurant since I always order delivery, so my review is based solely on the quality of the food. I was craving chicken parm one day and picked this place at random and let me say I am so happy I did. I've been craving this chicken parm since that day. I've ordered a few times and the food is always consistent. They serve large portions, which means I usually have some left over for the next day. The pasta is made in-house and so is the sauce and meatballs. If you're looking for authentic, no frills Italian dishes, this is your spot. They are now my go to Italian takeout place. I plan on going to visit and actually eat at the restaurant soon. Will update my review with the restaurant experience! read more

Nostra Cucina - Chicken Parmigiana Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came by for lunch and service was very slow. Very small restaurant and the kitchen took a while to get our entrees out. Tried the calamari, garlic bread, and Caprese which were all good. The server did well at filling out waters, but felt like he didn't want us there. Brought us the check without asking about desserts, which I hate. I stuck with something simple, spaghetti with meatballs. The meatballs were not very flavorful and sauce was bland. Overall disappointment. read more

Nostra Cucina - Meatballs Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great food but really odd experience. Things were great until randomly our waiter started ignoring us, and those around us got their food before us despite arriving after us. When we asked we were told we were the next plates, which wasn't true, and we never saw our waiter again - no check ins to make sure the food came out well, asking if we wanted dessert, nothing. We ultimately flagged him down and he pulled out the check immediately. They seem to prioritize take out orders over dine-in, so I'd recommend take out. read more

Had the calamari and spaghetti with meat sauce. Calamari could have been just a little more crisper. To wash it down I had a glass of Chianti Classio. All very delicious. Cozy spot. Very nice. read more

We happened upon this fabulous little gem while staying at an Airbnb a few blocks away... first impression that it is very quaint with cute tables with white tablecloths, and a clean, modern feel. Two brothers own the restaurant, and one of them was one of our servers, and he was very helpful and very kind. My son and I were dining alone and he was explaining to us that it is family dining, so the portions are rather big... We assured him that we were staying in an Airbnb with a fridge so we would be happy to take the leftovers and live on them for the next few days. We shared a delicious caprese salad. My son had the manicotti, which was fantastic, and the homemade marinara was off the hook. I had a chicken marsala... Sauce was perfection, and all of their pasta is homemade on the spot... I'm not eating pasta right now, but I couldn't help myself and ate most of it. We finished out the delightful meal with the lemonocello cake. It was sensational. Can't recommend enough. read more

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Really delicious red sauce place. Highly recommend. Not a five star rating because took almost 2 hours for my order to be ready.

AWESOME!!! Brand new to the neighborhood I was told. All good was great. We had: Meat lovers pizza - excellent Cheese tortellini with meat sauce - the meat sauce was phenomenal Fettuccine Alfredo - very good Chicken Parmesan sandwich - get it in the hard roll Milestone soup - homemade. Highly recommend!!! read more

The food never disappoints! I've been here several times and always enjoy it! A family run place, it's a neighborhood gem! Great pizza and great pasta! read more

What a great dinner we had tonight! It's a small, quaint neighborhood spot filled with lots of locals but these tourists were glad we found it. The food was so fresh and you could tell it was homemade. We weren't rushed through our meal and the service we received was excellent--such friendly staff! The baked ziti and caprese salad were our favorites. We'd definitely recommend this spot for either dine in or carry out. It's awesome! read more

Delicious example of good Italian food. We ordered bruchetta, meatballs, bolagnese and a Greek salad. Together more than two people should eat. Waiter was nice, said him and his brother just recently took over. A few round of shots and a few drink and dinner, this place was a bittersweet goodbye to DC. I loved the pasta was fresh and homemade. Food was hot and full of flavor. If you're in the area come by! If you're not, make a trip! It really was the icing on a good trip to DC! read more

Food was excellent. The meat lasagna was fantastic. Seemed like it was made to order, not just out of a pan. The fresh salad selections were also very good. The Greek was a great lighter-side find. The perfect balance of feta, kalamata olives and banana peppers. And the cannoli afterward was to die for. We've been a lot of places -- Italy, even -- and this was an exceptional cannoli. Give this place a try. It's up and coming! read more

This is the best Italian carry out / delivery in DC. I have a rule with myself that I don't order delivery of items I can make myself, but Nostra Cucina's chicken Parmesan is one of my only exceptions. The bag is SO heavy when it's delivered because they load you up with so much food. It's super saucy, super cheesy, piping hot and complete with a cup of Parmesan and a couple slices of good bread on the side. I love this place so much and look forward to actually eating there in person one day! read more

Had an amazing dinner here. Food was really good. I was a little disappointed in the wine list which was very small for an Italian place. Service was good. They make most of the pasta fresh in house so ask about that and they can let you know which ones they make. Didn't get dessert because we were too full. But they said it was all made in house so I wish I had room for it. read more

Nostra Cucina is pretty good. We ordered online because they're not doing indoor seating due to COVID. We ordered a large pizza and baked ziti, which was supposed to take 45 min. We arrived 3 minutes prior to when the food was supposed to be ready and ended up having to wait another half hour before the food was ready. The food itself was great. The pizza was nice and greasy, thin and crunchy at the crust. The baked ziti had loads of cheese on top and lots of sauce. I'd recommend. read more

Beautiful inside . The waiter or the owner was very nice and manner. He can communicate with us deaf people. The foods are so Good with fresh. From California read more

This was a wonderful surprise after a long afternoon of sightseeing. Food was delicious, COVID restrictions still in place in some ways but that didn't stop us from having a really lovely meal outside. Jose was very patient even though he was very busy and the portions were huge. Totally worth a visit! read more

My boyfriend, brother and I had a great time at this restaurant! We started off with the fried calamari and garlic bread which were both delicious and really fresh. I tried my brother's chicken Parm spaghetti and my boyfriend's egg plant Parm spaghetti and both were really good. I had the primavera spaghetti which was a gigantic portion and filling. The vegetables in the pasta were fantastic. The sauce that comes with the different pastas is handmade and has pancetta in it making it really flavorful. Wish the dessert selection was a little larger. This place is great for traditional Italian food! read more

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To say our experience was stellar would be an understatement. The food is fresh, tasty, and the ambiance makes you feel like you're at home with family. A perfect spot to go for lunch, a date, or just some good home made Italian food. Highly recommend again and again. Thank you for such a wonderful experience! read more

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Found this place by accident. We decided to stop in and give it a try. I am glad we did, as it did not disappoint! I got chicken parmesan and my cousin got the fettuccini pesto with grilled chicken. It is owned by a couple of brothers that were personable and welcoming. The food reminded me of something out of old Italian mother's kitchen. The portion sizes are perfect, I was leaving stuffed! I would definitely eat here again! read more

Nostra Cucina - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Absolute best comfort food you could ask for. Food is always hot and relatively fast. highly recommend cheese tortellini with the tomato cream sauce (best ever). If you get a chance to sit out on the sidewalk under their cute lights, the staff is so kind and attentive. read more

Everything was wonderful!! Pizza is NY quality and chicken parm was amazing. Portions great!! Staff was attentive and friendly!! Can't wait to go back!! read more

This is a great little neighborhood spot, serving excellent, homey cuisine. And they're so nice! Last time we had one of Cucina's pizzas with their fabulous homemade sausage. This time we had eggplant parmesan on spaghetti with marinara sauce and meat lasagna. Both were delicious and hearty. Everything is housemade and it shows in the superior taste and texture of each dish. You should try Cucina even if you're not from the neighborhood. read more

I was very excited to try this place, but it is very small and we didn't have a reservation. The person at the bar said it would be a long wait so we decided to get food to go. However, the same person told us it would be a long wait for take out as well. It seemed like he didn't want our business and didn't want to be bothered. read more

Excellent find in DC. Was staying down the street and popped in with my family. Excellent meal.

Great food, even delivery! Chicken Marsala was delicious. Highly recommend supporting this local restaurant and would order take out again. Excited to dine in person there. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Nostra Cucina, but I'm going to try. I've gotten takeout about four times now, and they are always quick (15-20 mins) and kind. More Hill staffers should come here for lunch! They have the best - the BEST - lasagna in the District. Do not miss it! The meatball sub is my favorite, and my boyfriend loves their chicken parm. Their lentil soup is ~chef's kiss~ if you're trying to be healthy (just ignore the prosciutto bits!) I got the fettuccine pesto and I have to say, although it's good, it pales in comparison to anything with their bolognese sauce on it. I can't wait to dine-in here once the pandemic has passed. This is a gem on Capitol Hill, and I couldn't be happier to have discovered it! read more

Was much smaller than we expected, but that's not necessarily bad. Looks like one of the homes in the area from the outside, so don't miss it. We didn't get the warmest of greeting coming in and don't expect any formal hostess or server. Pretty much a couple of guys in tshirts. Food was good, fettuccine has plenty of sauce if a little bland. Not mind blowing food, but we wanted some basic Italian food in the area and this did the job. My son's pizza was delicious and that's probably the best thing any of us got. read more

Fantastic little spot in the neighborhood. Ordered the ziti, it was so good, even reheated. Staff is quick and friendly. Glad this is in walking distance. read more

Let me just say, the walk from the Capitol to this quaint restaurant was beautiful. My wife and I came in at an odd hour so seating was plentiful and service was personal. Our waiter and I talked a little while. The food and portion size he recommended was perfect. We ate the caprese, which was delicious, and split the fantastic chicken parmigiana. His idea for splitting was great because we still had walking to do. Highly recommend this place. read more

The food was good but not great. The outdoor seating had a really cool atmosphere though! Everything was pretty good but not the best Italian I've ever had. It was also a little confusing to order, but the service was great. read more

Nostra Cucina - Cheese Tortellini Pasta and Baked Rigatoni Pasta - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great pasta! I ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo for take out and Nostra provided a generous portion, which gave me lunch the next day and then some. The pasta was very fresh and the owner was friendly at pick up. read more

We got calamari, chicken parm and chicken Marsala. Everything was great except the Marsala. They used a sweet wine and it looked lovely and savory, but tasted like candy. Overall, I am excited about having a good Italian place in the neighborhood. I just will order something other than Marsala. read more

Heard great things about this place from a friend, so we stopped in. The staff was great -- welcoming, friendly, and responsive. Couldn't have asked for a better day to sit in their outdoor seating area on a quiet and scenic street, drink some spectacular aperol spritzes, and enjoy some italian. We tried a few things -- the calamari was some of the best I've had. The spaghetti and fettuccine were both fantastic too. I usually don't order spaghetti out to dinner because it never feels like anything I couldn't make at home -- this was an exception. Everything was great, portions were huge, prices were reasonable. Can't say enough good things about Nostra Cucina, and I can't wait to go back. read more

I love this place! The family is well known in this area as they cooked for years at A. Litteri's Italian store at Union Market. The food is very good. The family is lovely and hard-working. The problem is the place is small; it's their first restaurant. Hopefully they will move into a larger restaurant. What can make for a better Italian restaurant than good food cooked by the family. read more

If your looking for real authentic Italian food this is the place one of the seas best kept secrets want to come to authentic Italian cooking check it out read more

Having been to Nostra Cucina prior to covid and ordering takeout/delivery from them several times recently I can definitely say the food is still delicious and quality is the same. The homemade pastas are so good but I think where they really shine are the sauces. I've had the red sauce and Alfredo sauce, both awesome. The portions are also massive: the meatball sandwich was ginormous and the entree salads are truly it's own meal. So what I'm saying is that Nostra Cucina has the perfect pandemic comfort food :) read more