My family and I planned to go to Officina's location at the wharf for my sister's birthday. Our hostess was super chatty and took the cake I brought right away, which made me feel welcomed immediately. We were seated on the top floor which is a closed off patio. The heaters kept us warm and we had a great view of the waterfront. I ordered the lobster roll and it's possible that my experience is slightly biased from a recent trip to Boston, but I didn't find the lobster roll that impressive. I was not expecting the lettuce and I felt that they did not offer a lot of lobster relative to the amount of sandwich bread. I also didn't love the sauce on the sandwich either. We were also charged an additional $7 on top of our bill+tip because we brought a cake from an outside establishment. So that's something to be mindful of as well! read more

HAPPY HOUR REVIEW: Great happy hour until 7pm weekdays. Bar only. Based on the food we tried, I wouldn't come back and pay full price for dinner but for the deals we got, it was good. The server was super friendly and helpful. read more

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Went for drag brunch yesterday. My review will focus on the food and ambiance. For the music the speaker in the northwest corner of the third level (by the bar) was blown out and did not hold up well. It spat out loud crackle that was perhaps louder than the music itself. The chicken burger was pretty good. The bloody Mary's were also quite nice. Service was a bit slow due to the crowd and the operating conditions: it isn't easy delivering food with performers also in the same space. Expect delays and difficulty communicating with the waitstaff when it's loud. Parking tip: park off the wharf at the portals; flat 15 on weekends instead of 10/hr read more

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The team was so kind and welcoming. We went in for an early dinner. Warmly welcomed. Given table options and we chose to sit on 2nd floor and had a delightful wait staff. Ordered the calamari and the crostini with ricotta. Huge portions and delicious. Perfectly salted and seasoned. Dinner was bucatini and ravioli in a delicious brown butter with truffles. All the pasta was cooked perfectly and flavors were spot on. Definitely will be back soon! read more

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There is so much potential at Officina and I wish I could say I love coming here because it is a great location, beautiful dining room on the 2nd floor, nice wait staff and great menu. The problem is that they seem a little disorganized... got my appetizer before my cocktail and the table next to me waited 30 minutes before anyone came up to them. Unfortunately, the food was mixed...We did really enjoy the burrata salad served with roasted carrots. My husband enjoyed the smoked gnocchi but my malfadine with short rib sauce was mushy and bland. We're locals and always looking for a "neighborhood" go-to restaurant and love Italian food but can't commit to coming back to dine. We do frequent their market because their pasta, meatballs and other selections are excellent but that requires cooking at home. We will probably try it again in the spring to enjoy the views or outdoor dining area and hope the will surprise us. read more

This places has warm, industrial vibe to it. I was here for a group birthday dinner in a private dining room. It was reasonably priced as we paid ahead of time. It was family style which made serving easy, with a preset menus discussed beforehand. They were very organised and our server was good vibes. As out of towners, this was a great D.C. hangout. I highly recommend. It's also more upscale than casual so dress UP! It's good for dates as well! read more

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The food was lovely. I had Otora (sea bream... Have your translator app handy) & my brother had steak tartare. Beautiful presentation & delicious. Service was very attentive. We felt so sofisticated. It's the closest nice restaurant to the International Spy Museum. read more

Went here for a birthday dinner. Our reservation was for 7:30pm. No one came to take our drink order until 8pm. We got our drinks and apps at about 8:30 and our actual food at 9:15. The waiter NEVER returned to see if we wanted more drinks. I ended up with a hunger headache because the wait was terrible. They gave us a complementary tiramisu because I assume they knew the wait was horrible. They completely killed the night for me. I don't remember if the food was actually good because we waited so long. I got sick and the food came right up because I assume the wait made me sick. I won't be back. read more

I always recommend Officina to friends for a perfect date night spot so I'm happy I finally got to experience it for summer restaurant week 2024. We say inside but the views from the balcony seemed really nice and romantic. The food was really tasty and came out quickly, probably because they were not offering their regular menu at the time. Service was great and our server (Jose?) was really knowledgeable. We did the wine pairing with our 3 course meal and a friend did the mocktail pairing which was a nice option for someone who doesn't drink alcohol. I'm still dreaming about that steak and tiramisu. My friends had the branzino and kept praising the sauce it came in. I will say it seems like some of the restaurant week menu items are not offered on the standard menu so be mindful of that when choosing to dine here. I would definitely come back to try out other options and check out the rooftop. read more

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I feel for the staff. I ate there last weekend by myself. I had some charcuterie, and bottle of wine, and a NY Strip. It was 7:00 on a Saturday and the restaurant was largely empty. Things were ok, but the steak was inedible. It was so tough that I couldn't get my knife through it with any ease, and I couldn't chew it. I had to put a piece of chewed up food back on the plate. It was cooked well, just an unbelievably bad piece of meat. The server asked me about it, and I asked her to take it away after being unable to swallow any of it. I told her it was a horrible piece of meat and that they really can't serve rotten meat like that. Even still, she came back with my $250 check with the full cost of the inedible and uneaten steak on it. I paid and left, never to return. read more

All I can say is wow, to start off the host was very friendly, she brought us to the top floor for a nice rooftop stop which started our dinner off great, cute view of the river. Then we ordered a bottle of wine and some espresso martinis. Such a unique twist on the espresso martini as it used lavender and I was pleasantly surprised. For our meal I got the Bucatini all'Amatriciana with pancetta and red onion, it was easily one of the best pastas in DC. We also got the steak with kale and I am amazed by both, the kale specifically was super flavorful and crispy. Price point, we did get a lot of drinks and a bottle of wine with our meals so it was pricey but we knew it was going to be going into this, if you are ready to spend money you'll love it. read more

Officina - Espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Stumbled into this restaurant on the wharf looking for somewhere with ac and a place to sit on a Saturday afternoon. Immediately noticed the Michelin sign on the wall and decided to grab a table, even though only the cafe area was open. Our waiter, Alex, was so nice, he explained the menu and gave his favorites. We each ordered something different but passed bites around the table for all to try. We were worried it would be a heavy meal for 4pm on a 90° day so we chose lighter dishes and drinks. I loved my Cacio é Pepe but the real star of the show was definitely the Ravioli. We all loved the tiramisu and the cannoli for dessert. Overall happy with our experience! read more

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We came here for DC Restaurant week and everything was amazing! Such a gorgeous space and food was fantastic. We had 3 courses starting with the mozerella fritta & Caesar salad, pollo alla parmigiana & ravioli di manzo (short rib filled ravioli and celery and brown butte) and tiramisu and pistachio gelato for desert! The ravioli was my fav! read more

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I had one of the most disappointing dining experiences at Officina for what was supposed to be a special birthday dinner and trying this place for the first time. After waiting 35 minutes with no drinks, slow service, and being told I couldn't even get a simple side of pasta with chicken parm (pollo) unless I ordered a second entrée, my group left hungry and frustrated. The restaurant was only us and another table when we walked in. There was no excuse. The manager offering a single tiramisu on the way out hardly made up for the wasted time and ruined evening. read more

Disappointing experience because we went there based on the waterfront views they show on their website. But when we showed up on a weekday late afternoon, they only had the downstairs open and the upstairs was not available for seating. So we ordered from their HH menu - food was ok, drinks were ok, nothing that stood out. The view would have made our visit memorable on a nice summer afternoon but that did not happen. There were hardly any customers there so it doesn't make sense why the management thinks keeping the upstairs closed is a good idea. If you want to attract more customers, allow them to enjoy your waterfront location. read more

This restaurant needs a serious reset. It's not a good sign when you come on a Friday night in the spring and the restaurant is 3/4 empty. Perhaps this problem starts with the hostess who neither smiled nor welcomed our party; she simply said "Do you have a reservation?" The setting is really quite nice with large windows and lots of fading sunlight but there's a bit of a sad quality to things. The waitstaff were pleasant although service was slow. The appetizers were on the smaller side and lacked flavor, the best example being the fritto misto that was made up of small oily pieces of squid and shrimp with a thickened, mild yellow dipping sauce. Seven of our entrees arrived together while one person in our party had to wait another 15 minutes for his bolognese to arrive. I had the branzino, which looked wonderful on the plate, but tasted mostly of salt. The two desserts that I tried (blueberry cheesecake and tiramisu) tasted like they had been sitting in a refrigerator for a few days. New ownership, a new executive chef, and friendlier staff would go a long way to saving this place. read more

We came for the half off pasta night on Wednesday and for the price it's honestly not bad! We had a res for 4 people and they seated us inside. There is an offer for a 1/2 carafe for $26 as well. It may be even better to try and go Wednesdays from 5-7pm to get both the half off pasta dishes and happy hour drink prices. I got the bucatini which was in a tomato sauce with pancetta and pecorino. It was pretty good and the portion was good. It was enough to finish in one sitting when full price the portion would be a little bigger. Overall it was good, but I think only worth it on Wednesdays when it's half off. I'd say 3/5 for food but service was good and it's in a great location at the wharf. Food came out pretty quick and waiters kept coming by to refill our waters. read more

Officina - Bucatini - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We went here last night February 21, 2025 for my wife's birthday! If we would have only had drinks at the upstairs bar we would give a great review of the bartender and the fig Old Fashioned!! But then we moved to the table for dinner.... My wife ordered the Bolognese. There was grissle in the sauce and soooo much salt. Pasta cooked perfect though! I ordered the spaghetti with carbonara sauce. As the same as her dish way too much salt, the sauce was not a true carbonara very pasty and bacon or pancetta they used was way over done. Could have broke a tooth on it. The other couple we went there with ordered the spaghetti with Pomodoro sauce with meatballs added. Also very salty both the pasta and meatballs! They also ordered the special seafood pasta. They said it was salty but it was a lot of seafood. So would give them a pass on that. Now we get to desert. The tiramisu was not good. The limoncello pana cotta was excellent. My final thought are this.. for a restaurant that has a Michelin star chef I expected way more than what we got for our $300 4 top dinner. Would not recommend this place. Very very disappointed read more

Ofificina is located right when you enter the wharf and has a main level as well as a gorgeous upstairs that overlooks the water. We came here for restaurant week brunch which was $25 for 3 courses. We started off sharing the polpette which on their regular menu and was incredibly delicious. We also split the crostini which was good. We had the rigatoni carbonara which is not on their regular menu but showcased their house made pasta. Cannoli for dessert were delicious as well. The service was incredible and our waitress explained everything on the menu in great detail as well as offering additional information about the dishes and how they are made. Our water glasses were never empty and dirty dishes were cleared off quickly. Servers clearly work together as a team. Service fee of 20% and a 3.5% initiative 82 fee are included on your bill but both were listed on the menu. We will certainly be back! read more

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We just came back from Italy and made a big mistake wanting to dine in an Italian place in America.... The food was simply not good. Pasta bolognese isn't even with bolognese sauce. It's not even red and taste NOTHING like bolognese. The meat is the mix of waste that you cut out of a piece before you serve it. Pieces of actual pigs fat and gross parts of veal and beef. Prosciutto melone is bad quality (u know when you buy prosciutto for $5 vs $20). The waiter only brought the food and drinks once and that's all. Didn't check on us, didn't fill up our glasses, didn't ask how the food was. Not recommending this place read more

First tip: make reservations! They don't take walk ins after a certain hour or if they reach capacity. Went for pasta Wednesday, ordered the pappardelle and gnocchi. Both were delicious, gnocchi wasn't mind blowing but the cheese was flavorful and gnocchi had a good texture, but overall just tasted like marinara and similar to something I could have made at home. Can't put a finger on what parppadelle tasted like exactly or reminded me of but was very good and would get again. Not a ton of meat though. Both portions seemed like they could be filling but we were still hungry after! So keep that in mind. Neither meal was worth the normal $22+ but definitely $11-13. Would go again, just make sure i have a snack beforehand. read more

Officina - Gnocchi all sorrentina - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My friend recently invited me to join him on 1/2 price pasta Wednesday at Officina, so immediately my answer was: yes! Located at the Wharf, most are already familiar with the parking and traffic so I always arrive early enough to give myself a chance to find parking and walk. Officina is located at the "end" of the street, but it's easy to spot with the sign. Once I got inside, the downstairs almost had a large diner vibe, but was closed. There was a 1st floor host that checked us in, and then we headed upstairs where we met another host and were seated. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant and the fact that there was an open kitchen! Food: I wasn't overly impressed with my pasta. I opted for the Parppadelle off of the Pasta Wednesday menu. It was a smaller portion than I'm used to, but no complaints because between that and the starter bread I was full! I'd give it a 3.5/5 on taste, but I certainly finished my dish. However, my friends ordered the Cacio e pepe and the buccatini carbonara and didn't really enjoy or finish theirs. I'd say the food was decent, but far from the best pasta I've ever had. Service: Our waiter was great! Prompt and friendly with a side of jokes. I also appreciate the hosts accommodating our last minute group size change and the managers (?) ensuring the final bill was accurate and accounted for the pre-paid table deposits. Ambiance: While both floors had a totally different vibe and layout, I could easily appreciate dining in either space. Again, I love the layout upstairs including the open kitchen and the amazing views of the Wharf. Overall, I'd give Officina 4 stars for the experience combined with the food. I hope to visit again outside of pasta Wednesday (although that's a brilliant idea) and try some other menu items. read more

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I had such an unexpectedly amazing time for my birthday! We sat at the bar just to do a little happy hour, but the bar staff was so amazing that they turned it into a birthday celebration with delicious appetizers, interesting drinks and even birthday cake with a candle! There were three friends working the bar together and they couldn't have been more fun - it was like having our own little show - lol! Thank you so much for making my Monday, November 28 birthday awesome. I wish I could mention you each by name, but I blame my husband for losing the receipt that we wrote them on. Lol! Warning - we will be back! :-) read more

Officina - Wonderful birthday celebration! - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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First time at Officina but not our last! We had an early reservation at 5:30 to make our 7pm show at the Anthem. The space had a cool, sophisticated vibe without being stuffy. Light, open and airy! We were seated promptly and our server, Dora came to greet us. She was fantastic, friendly, attentive! Couldn't have asked for a better server. We ordered some drinks first while we looked at the menu. Trying to watch what we eat so we decided to order some things to split and made it a tapas night for ourselves. We ordered the arancino which came with 2 large portions. Absolutely delicious, hot, and cooked perfectly. We ordered the Polpette which was 3 meatballs over polenta. So good! We did a charcuterie with 2 meats and 2 cheeses. Highly recommend the whipped ricotta! This was really enough for us but we had ordered the tagalatelle bolognese. We were delighted to see it was a small portion we could easily split. All of the food was delicious. We skipped dessert not only bc we were full, but we had a show to get to. We will definitely be back! read more

We ate here for the first time for brunch during restaurant week, and the entire experience was great. The service here was really a stand out. Our waitress walked us through the entire food and drink menu. Also our water glasses were always full. The staff was working hard, it definitely had an a very upscale vibe. The food that we had was incredible. They start you off with a free homemade bread basket that was so good, I should have asked for more. They also make their pasta fresh in house and you could tell. Since it was restaurant week, they had a three course brunch menu that we tried. We started with the polpette and crostini. I personally loved the polpette, the meatballs were delicious and the sauce on top was the perfect addition. I would go back just to eat the polpette. For the entree I had the rigatoni carbonara which was very good. I think I personally learned that I'm not a big carbonara fan but theirs was very good and the egg on top was a good enhancement to the dish. Finally I got a cannoli for dessert. The shell was crunchy and the ricotta was creamy and sweet, but it was so small. You got like two bites out of the cannoli. I also ordered the espresso martini to drink which was pricey but delicious. The had a huge cocktail menu, so you can find something you would like. This location is on the wharf and has a great view of the water. It looked like the outdoor seating was nice but it was too cold for that the day we visited. The inside seating was great though, it was very pretty inside. read more

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2 stars. This place isn't my cup of tea. The service is slow; the food is mediocre at best; and but for a business meeting with my banker and accounting friends I certainly wouldn't have stayed here. Parking situation is awful, typical DC. Not their fault. Place sits on a weird corner right at the end of the wharf on Maine Ave. There's a parking garage next door that you breeze by pretty quickly cuz I spent 25 wasted minutes riding up and down the street...for blocks... looking for a street park. Ultimately ended up spending $19 on that very parking garage which I finally saw and just drank water w/lemon for lunch. I was already annoyed walking in the door and lost whatever appetite I had. I pinched off and tasted my crew's food. The pasta was too al dente for me and the prosciutto plate (came with a blueberry compote, bruschetta and pickled veggies) was unremarkable. I didn't taste the gnocchi one of them had. The friend with the buttered pasta ate only half her dish and the one that had the prosciutto plate also ordered a Caesar salad w/shrimp which was somehow messed up too. How do you manage to mess up a Caesar salad is beyond me. She said the dressing tasted oddly unfinished. We were there for almost 2.5 hours (on a Friday afternoon) and the place is virtually empty. That begged the question what was taking their entrees so long?? I never got any silverware or a glass that I didn't bum off an adjoining table, and the servers barely stopped by to fill water or check in on us unless flagged down. I. Repeat.... Nobody. Else. Was. In. There. I saw bartenders and servers on their cell phones though. Go figure. Checks come with automatic 20% gratuity added which is a weird flex considering the food nor the service justify such presumptuousness. Glad I didn't order anything. A clear miss. read more

Officina - Prosciutto, bruschetta, blueberry compote and pickled veggies. - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I went to Officina and sat at the bar. I started with a glass of Sangiovese. I usually order a Cabernet Sauvignon, but I have to admit the glass of wine was really good! I had the Polpette, and it was okay. The polenta had a nice creamy texture, the meatballs had a very distinct taste, maybe veal, which was really nice, and the tomato sauce was okay. Something had too much salt; I'm not sure if it was the polenta, meatball, or tomato sauce. I ordered tiramisu for dessert, and it was okay. It wasn't the worst, but it wasn't the best I have had. The service at the bar had either very high points or very low points. It wasn't consistent until a new bartender showed up. She was on point and did a great job! read more

Officina - Polpette - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here after work and it was empty at first but got busy after an hour. They had a nice happy hour menu. I was amazed with how our server was able to memorize everyone's food and drink order when there were around 8 people the table. He also was very honest when I was going to get an app for myself and told me I should share it with my coworker who was ordering the same thing since it was a lot of food. The complimentary dip was spicy but tasty. I got the Bruschetta and it was very good but I liked dipping the chips in it more rather than the bread it came with, the bread was dry and hard to bite into. Besides that great spot, not too far from the metro. read more

I ate cacio e pepe at three Italian restaurants in the DC area on 3 consecutive nights. This was, by far, the best preparation. Service was a little slow, especially at opening. The restaurant was practically empty although there was one very large party that seemed to take the entire staff's attention. read more

Don't bother. We were excited to go here for the view and the vibe. The chairs are comfy and it is a great date place. From the moment we got there we felt rushed. The chicken was not consistent ~ some bites were chewy and others dry. Servings were small so eat before you go. They can't make a Mai Tai even with all the ingredients. The ga that served us was kind of rude or very inexperienced. There's so many other options I wouldn't waste your money. read more

Genuinely felt I was in an episode of black mirror in this restaurant. The staff all talked in ear pieces despite there being 10 people in the restaurant at 7pm on a Saturday and I felt like I was bothering everyone just by being there. The food was terrible. I would get better frozen pasta at trader joes. The pasta was so watery and just tasted flavorless. It felt like something was missing in every dish. read more

Officina - Watery ravioli and spicy rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Girls night out and added officina to the agenda. Who doesn't love pasta on a Wednesday night?!! We arrived right during happy hour and grabbed bubbles from the limited happy hour menu. Beautiful space right at the wharf we sat in the bottom level near the cafe. I loved it this night that had soft R&B playing. I originally heard of this place because they use to do 1/2 off pasta dishes on Wednesday.... The waiter informed us that they no longer do .... Sad sad cause they should bring it back!!! They do have 1/2 off wine on Wednesdays if you are into that. The service was a bit slow. We ordered Calamari, spaghetti and the gnocchi. All tasted yummy with flavor but heavy on the sauce. read more

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Went one day with my family they treated me like I was homeless when I had ordered food and wouldn't allow me to eat that food inside the building, I had my father and wife with me at the time. Horrible. read more

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. IF YOU DO VISIT -- do not order the pasta if you have a heart condition or are on a lower sodium diet. No modification will benefit you. I ordered cacio e Pepe which is going to be salt because of the cheese. It was completely inedible because it was so salty -- like ocean water salty! The manager had the kitchen prepare it again with no additional cheese on top. SALTY!! They made me oil and garlic - can't mess that up. SALTY!!!! I think (and the manager never came back) that tonight the kitchen had put whole bunch of salt into the pasta water and then they kept using the pasta water over and over, which would be the reason why the pasta was so salty. My husband and son also had pasta and it was salty, but not as salty as mine. For a very high end restaurant, I would never eat here again. As a resident of the area, my son will never eat here because Officina ruined a special meal. What I don't understand is why the manager didn't even provide an other remedy other than trying to make the dish taste less salty, which they never did. I bet if I ordered something else, like a seafood dish, without pasta, it may have been fine. However, the manager never came back and asked me, and the waiter seemed so clueless. He kept telling me he took it off the bill. We were never offered a complimentary dessert or anything. Lower end restaurants do that, but Offinina didn't seem to care. Now you know why they're not rated in the Michelin guide anymore. I'd also like to note that they were not busy at all. I'm a honest reviewer and I've never had to write something this bad in a long time. read more

APPETIZERS: Fritto Misto $18 Crispy Calamari. Shrimp. Broccoli. Red Onion. Cherry peppers. Oregano. Saffron. *good variety, wish the shrimp didn't have the shell on it, didn't really taste any saffron just yellow mustard Choice of Formaggi, Salumi & Crostini, pick 3 for $23 accompanied by homemade Giardiniera, jam and grilled Casareccio Sourdough. Parmigiano Reggiano - 4 tiny pieces Prosciutto di Parma - 3 slices Spicy Soppressata - 5 slices *overall pretty small portion, jam was pretty thick and gooey no idea what it was perhaps figs, homemade giardiniera was flavorless, would not get this again PASTA: Spaghetti al Limone $27 Spaghetti alla Chitarra. Prawn. Bottarga. Lemon. *spaghetti alla chitarra is like a two sided spaghetti almost like a linguine noodle but not as thick, prawns were like baby shrimp and inconsistently sized which I found very bizarre and there wasn't a bowl provided for the shells, so since this pasta was served in a bowl I had to work around the shells, also it was not wiped it was presented splattered which surprised me because I can't even tell you the last time I was presented food in that manner Orrechiette $25 Hand Rolled Pasta. Fennel Sausage. Broccoli Rabe. Pecorino. *pasta had a nice chew, negligible amount of sausage and I really mean little baby bits, the entire dish lacked seasoning, if there was more sausage then it would've added the right amount of salt but because there was so little of it, I'd suggest asking for salt, pepper and their pantry DESSERT: Tiramisu $9 Coffee Soaked Sponge. Marsala Mascarpone. Cocoa *presentation was pretty, flavor did not match, the mascarpone was dense and not fluffy or creamy and barely any sponge, this was not sweet or even semi-sweet, don't recommend SERVICE: It was ok. read more

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My friend and I attended the after party for the Hispanic Heritage Awards this past Thursday and came to Officina to celebrate. We were able to meet some of the individuals celebrated tonight and enjoy good music, lighting, a nice little snack bar and great vibes. Prices for drinks are definitely up there but given the location, it's your call! The service was great, the servers were kind and having a good time with us. The views from their outdoor decks offered some nice fresh air as well! read more

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IMPORTANT NOTE: 3.5% initiative 82 fee will be added to your bill. Tip at your discretion. Vibe: Fancy. Dark jeans. Button up shirt. Popped collar. Food: Flavourful, packs a taste bud punch. Bread and olive oil is well worth the $2.50. Value: Ya get what you pay for. Homemade noodles are worth it. Service: Great, attentive. My water glass was never empty. read more

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Really interesting experience. Food- Plating was tasteful and intentional. We got the lunch restaurant week. I had the arugula salad, semolina pasta, and tiramisu and my guest had the meatballs, sausage pasta and cannolis. We shared a bit and really enjoyed it. Food was flavorful, small portions. Vibes/decor- loved the different vibes on different floors. There was swanky bar, enclosed garden rooftop, market, restaurant, in an open warehouse feel.l, open layout. Simple lines and decor. Service- we sat at the bar and were served by Erica and Rakia, both were knowledgeable about the menu, attentive, and very personable. Prior to coming in, I looked at the menu on all the different floors. I was super excited to get the frito misto( as it was an available option on all floors). To my surprise, when we arrived they were only serving the restaurant menu on each floor(meh). We asked to speak to a manager, John who told us that we could likely get it in the rooftop. So we went upstairs and it was not offered there either(they did have a few other options, I believe). We saw the manager upstairs and he basically ignored us and didn't seem apologetic or friendly, which was kind of disappointing. We went back downstairs, and had a lovely experience at the bar.We sat at the bar for several hours chatting, decided to get the restaurant week, since that was our only option, and listened to many peoples confusion that they couldn't get A La Carte items. Guess I'll call next time before I come... I still want to try that Frito Misto! read more

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Poor service and disappointing bread overshadow a nice ambiance and solid food, especially for its price point and expectations. --- A good friend and I came here on a Thursday night for Winter Restaurant Week. Masseria is still on my bucket list, but I was eager to try this offering on The Wharf by Chef Stefanelli. While I appreciate the relative financial value and deals during Restaurant Week, I also understand they are typically more crowded and service may be a bit slower than normal. The interior of the two-story restaurant is very nice, and the large interior windows allow you to look outside to the river for a scenic view while you eat on the second floor. The service, however, was very rough. While the greeting and seating was smooth, the rest of the night had several unfortunate incidents. Our server took our order for the 3-courses, and we each got a drink pairing (I went with the wine, my friends with the cocktails). The tl'dr is that although the restaurant was a bit busy, they were not understaffed. It just seemed like they were not well managed or good at remembering orders... I'll speak in detail to the service by course before getting to the food itself. For the first-course, all our food came out at separate times. The meatballs I ordered and our drinks came out first, and then shortly after the complimentary bread. I was given the wrong wine to pair with the meatball, but was fine as it technically paired with the bread my friend had ordered. After we had finished the meatballs the waitress asked if we had ordered all out food (we said no), and then had to ask us for our entire order again. She came back 15 minutes later to confirm it again. For the entrees, the food came out together and promptly. However, we did not get our drinks for at least 15 minutes. We couldn't grab out waitresses attention, but there were several employees hanging out at the bar, so we called one over and asked for our drinks. They then eventually came. Dessert course was fine, although drink pairing did come about 5 minutes after the food. Because I talked too much on service, I'll rapid fire on food: - The complimentary bread was dry and plain - very disappointing - The meatballs as an appetizer were good, although simple - The sourdough with ricotta was OK, again the bread seemed a bit plain - My entree of Rigatoni w/ Goat Rogu was good, although not out of this world. Certainly did not make up for the poor service. The wine pairing with it was OK - although not a must-have by any means. - The tiramisu was good, and paired well with the lambrusco to end the night. I was torn between giving this review a 2 or a 3. For the food and atmosphere this is likely a 3-4 range. But for the service, and the expectation that comes with the price-point this restaurant comes with (~$100+ per person), I decided to bump this to a 2. There are many great Italian restaurants in the area at lower price points where I don't feel compelled to come here again. read more

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My wife brought home this take out for me. This is what you get for $30. So not worth it. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Officina - $30 take out. - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia