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Graffiato
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria$$$$
Chinatown, Washington
The experts at Food Network and Eater recommend this place
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KerryJanuary 28, 2015Can't come here without getting the flatbread with pepperoni sauce. But I am in love with the gnocchi with pork ragu and whipped ricotta. Coupla local beers. Just stay away from the bathrooms - yuck!
Reagan BarbosaSeptember 30, 2016This place was incredible. Hands down the best pizza I've had in DC. The White House pizza was incredible, as was the lamb with squash and pomegranate seeds, and the gnocchi with pork ragu was A+.
MaxAugust 27, 2017Nice discovery, Ceasar Salad was awesome, great classic given a new take. Crunchy and smooth cheese cube in it 😋. Sharable Pizza, perfect for family.
Food NetworkMarch 20, 2013The second floor features a ham bar (yes, a ham bar) with six seats that face the kitchen where staff prepare an assortment of hams, including speck, culatello and prosciutto. Via CityEats.com Read more
Danny NathanApril 27, 2015Graffiato was delicious... full stop. That said, don't order the tasting menu. It was AWESOME. But it was SO much food that it took away from our enjoyment overall. The octopus was fantastic.
KrystinaMay 2, 2013If you can get Kate as a server, she's awesome. Studying to be a sommelier, she's great at the "I want X, Y, Z. Order for me" game. We had such good cocktails, wine, entrees, & desserts.- EaterJanuary 15, 2012Beyond the handmade pastas and artisanal pizzas, Graffiato has a ham bar, prosecco on tap and, of course, that famous pepperoni sauce from his stint on Top Chef: All Stars. [Eater 38 Member]
Imogen BurtonSeptember 26, 2014Fabulous food and great service. Try the delicious pizzas. Loved the small plates ranging from hanger steak to red snapper. Good range of wines by the glass. Buzzy atmosphere
Washington PostMarch 14, 2013Get the brussel sprouts. A mound of crackling, nearly blackened Brussels sprouts is served on a plate of yogurt and tossed in a maple syrup and pancetta dressing. A hard-boiled egg tops it off. Read more
Laura YeagerNovember 16, 2012WOW.....so incredible! We tried all kinds of things as a table. We all agreed the winners were tortellini with pumpkin, brown butter and hazelnuts and for dessert beet cheesecake! OMG
Roanne RoblesJuly 9, 2014OMG!! The Cantina pizza is out of this world!! Spicy and lots of flavor!! Of course the Jersey Shore Pizza is off the hook as well!!
Becky HeyseSeptember 20, 2014All the hype over the pepperoni sauce is true. Divine. It gets pretty noisy on Friday nights so not the best place for a romantic night out with your boo but great for a catching up with friends!
MelodyFebruary 8, 2015Went for brunch and had the baked eggs, side of bacon, and hibiscus and basil mimosa; all were tasty. Donuts with the strawberry were yummy too.
Andrea NewlandJanuary 23, 2012Pepperoni Sauce didn't live up to the hype tasted cheap but loved the bread and butternut squash ravioli and feta and arugula salad nice fun atmosphere good music and amazing Prosecco I'll be back!
Vicki D.May 19, 2013Gnocchi is a MUST. Fried calamari pizza is delicious and different. Definitely recommend it. And the pepperoni sauce is amaze!
Steven AndrophyFebruary 8, 2015Brussels sprouts, panzanella, octopus, pepperoni sauce were all fantastic. Best to come during a Caps game, worst to come before or after a Caps game.
Love this place. I recommend the Brussels sprouts, White House pizza, and anything with pepperoni sauce. Chicken & Waffles at brunch was also great!
Alan GidneyMay 21, 2013Get the table in the back near the prep area you may get to see Mike Isabella the owner. He's great and will even take pictures with you. The chicken liver mouse is fantastic
Josh BakerSeptember 19, 2014There are no words for the amount of flavor, texture, and outright quality put into this food. All of the pastas are fantastic, but especially the gnocchi.
Behrad EatsJuly 1, 2011So many delicious items here. The bone marrow is phenomenal, the chicken thigh with pepperoni sauce is amazing, the pork ribs exquisite and the Jersey Shore pizza is out of this world!
Susan J CampbellDecember 6, 2015Brussels sprouts great. 6 plates are too many for 2 women. Nutella cookies boring but wine pairing pretty fabulous. Pizza crust is awesome😍
Akshay AnikhindiSeptember 21, 2016Pepperoni sauce & bread is delicious! Cheese plate was also very varied and interesting. Can't go wrong here.
Ryan SmithOctober 18, 2014The pizzas were amazing!!!! The White House pizza is seriously one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Delicious salads too!!
Corey RJanuary 8, 2012Jersey Shore pizza was amazing, great vibe, and how come nobody has mentioned the 90's alt music that plays all night long? Green Day, RHCP, and Third Eye Blind with amazing food was sensory overload.
Scott NoonJanuary 5, 2012Loved the Jersey Shore pizza. It rocks. Everything was excellent. The pizzas were affordable. Some small plates seem over priced. All in all, an excellent choice. Will be back.
Jacob ForsterJune 7, 2016Small plate restaurant so be ready to share with someone! Get the gnocchi... It's the best I've ever had!- Mackenzie MoranAugust 15, 2015They have the best food you have to get the gnocchi and the porky's revenge pizza love it we have one in richmond 😍
- checkitoutNovember 13, 2012The pizza - Porky's - was fab. Dessert - molten chocolate and beet cheesecake - outstanding. Broccoli rabe and cauliflower: not so much. Smashing Pumpkins 2.0 cocktail lacked anything distinctive.
Alexis MochAugust 1, 2011Try the Burrata cheese appetizer -- nothing else like it out there! Polenta and gnocchi are the best pastas. Be aware that signature cocktails are small in size, but they pack a real punch.
Kristen KOctober 2, 2012Excellent cocktails! And they could not be more allergy-friendly and accommodating here. Gluten-free folks, ask for the corn pasta! You won't regret it.
The Chef's Tasting is best with 3 or more people. There is so much food! Ask to include the Pork Belly & Crispy Brussel Sprouts. Bring your appetite.
Anna PakmanJune 16, 2013Ridiculously good food. Seashells was the #2 best pasta I've had in my life, only bested by the octopus fusilli at Michael White's Marea.
JenniNovember 2, 2013Jersey shore pizza and potato gnocchi were were my favorites of the 4 dishes we ordered. And they have Prosecco on draft for $8/glass, yummy!
John BakerJanuary 15, 2016Everything but the Cavatelli dish with the meat sauce is amazing when they have it! I ordered two!
Tammy GordonJune 29, 2011Faves (so far): gin & tonic w lime ice cubes, prosecco on tap, polenta w meatballs, The Countryman pizza w fontina, truffle & duck egg... To be continued...
- Washington PostOctober 12, 20112 1/2 stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. "Dessert tells you where you rank with the chef: Insiders get a gratis plate of zeppole," writes Tom.
Elizabeth IrizApril 9, 2014The Brussels sprouts came highly recommend by our waitress & rightfully so. There are fantastic!
Traci D.April 26, 2013Everything was insanely good. Small plates. Get the prosecco on tap, chicken thighs with pepperoni sauce, and gnocchi!
Ellen S. P.August 11, 2014It's often packed after work. Put in your name with your number, and they'll call you when your table is ready.
Washington Business JournalApril 11, 2011WBJ's Top Shelf says: "Top Chef runner-up Mike Isablella will serve his infamous pork shoulder bathed in pepperoni sauce. Those who watched will know what I am talking about. Yum! (WBJ 4/8/11)
Uber DCOctober 15, 2013Complimentary order of signature Flatbread with Pepperoni sauce. (1 order per every 2 people) with your uberX receipt from 10/16/13 - 10/18/13! #DCLOVESuberX
Sandra RubinchikSeptember 25, 2015The DC Mule cocktail comes in a brass mug, which is good to know if, like me, that's something you irrationally care about.
BOctober 16, 2011Jersey shore packs a punch of flavor altho is heavy and may be more suited for after drinking food. Countryman is more refined with wonderful flavor and have you wanting more.
The cream cheese croutons in the Caesar salad were delicious. But then the crispy gnocchi completely blew my mind: fantastic stuff.
Maeve YeagerOctober 7, 2013Holy moly! Everything we tried was PERFECT! (And we tried a lot). Definitely get the brussels sprouts!
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Opening Spring 2011!
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- 8.4
"The squid ink pasta is spicy and amazing. You get bread here too, so light and fluffy!"
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"Pappardelle with lamb ragu and gnocchi with mushrooms. Vanilla and peach ice-cream is great too."
Darren Camilleri - 8.1
"Arancini, burrata, the Drunken Love pizza, any macaroni with the Sunday sauce and the tiramisu are must haves."
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- 8.7
"Watching a Caps game live is so worth doing if you get the chance. Best live sport, period. Don't pass it up. GO CAPS!"
Optimus Prime - 8.7
"Best ramen in DC. Best egg. Looking forward for a decent competition to come around to offer up other styles e.g., tonkatsu"
Ruth K - 7.0
"Definitely get there early. I like to grab a beer before the snow with my friends. It's a great looking theater with comfy seats and a good location."
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