Neighborhood Eats: Dino

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Reviewed by Cynthia Hacinli , Ann Limpert , Sara Levine

Dino

3435 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202.686.2966

Cuisines:
Italian, Tapas/Small Plates

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
Cleveland Park

Price Range:
Moderate

Dress:
Upscale Casual

Noise Level:
Chatty

Reservations:
Recommended

Special Features:
Party Space

Website:
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Best Dishes
Salumi and cheeses; crostini with bleu cheese and anchovies, chicken pate, or whipped cod; gramigna (tubular pasta) with lamb; pappardelle with wild boar; pork shoulder with polenta; whole pan-roasted fish; bistecca alla fiorentina (for two); grilled quail with greens; lasagna with pork and veal ragu; limoncello tiramisu.

Price Details:
First courses and antipasti $4 to $12; entrees, $11 to $26.
Three-course prix fixe menu (served Sunday through Thursday before 7:15 PM), $20.

Abstract sculptures and mood lighting make this a romantic spot to sip wine—there are three- and eight-ounce pours—and share Italian cheeses and salumi. Or consider more substantial fare at this appealing wine bar/trattoria. We like the gramigna (tubular pasta) with lamb, pappardelle with wild boar, pork shoulder with polenta, whole pan-roasted fish, and bisteca alla fiorentina for two.

-March, 2008

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