Lavazza-roasted espresso. Photo by Rey Lopez
Wine made from indigenous Italian grapes.
Authentic Italian panini sandwiches. Photo by Rey Lopez
Lavazza-roasted espresso. Photo by Rey Lopez
Photo by Rey Lopez
Experience the natural rhythm of an Italian day.
In Italy, every neighborhood has a multitude of bar(s). Truly your third place as you stop for a morning cappuccino, a quick panino for lunch, a chat with your neighbors after work, and an amaro to savor at the end of your day. Your favorite bar is the one where you feel the most at home. It's how we want you to feel when you walk through our door. Benvenuti.
The Italian Wine Society
Join our wine club for exclusive access to Italian wine producers, tastings & more.
From September through June, we have prestigious wine guests visiting our piccolo bar from Italy! They are here to share their historic wines with our community. Join for exclusive access to these events.
Parliamo! Italian Language Happy Hour in DC
Speak Italian. Meet Italians. Feel part of the community.
Join Parliamo! This is the Italian Bar’s twice-monthly Italian conversation happy hour, bringing together native speakers, learners and lovers of Italian culture over wine, spritzes and real conversation. Come for a night—or become a member and make it your Italian-language home base in DC.
The Italian Bar is one of those rare places that feels both transportive and deeply rooted in community. From the moment you walk in, there is an unmistakable sense of authentic Italian hospitality — thoughtful details, warm conversation, beautiful coffee, gelato, aperitifs, and an atmosphere that invites people to slow down and genuinely connect.
Hospitality Charge Policy
Service is built into all pricing except alcohol drinks. On alcohol, we add a 20% hospitality charge to every check.
No additional line is left on the credit card bill prompting for additional tipping. If patrons, wish to leave an extra cash tip in the staff tip jar, they may, but no one will sneer at you if you don't! We just want you to come back.
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