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Al Crostino

Al Crostino

(Now Closed)
Italian Restaurant and Lounge$$$$
U-Street, Washington
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  • Washington Post
    Washington PostSeptember 11, 2014
    Most pastas are $12 on Tuesday nights. Get the feathery fettuccine blanketed with a rich beef ragu. Want fish? Get the sea bream: heat, olive oil and lemon juice. Read more
  • Jason S.
    Jason SummersAugust 22, 2011
    A diamond in the rough!!!! Every time is a fantastic time here. Food is amazing but what's even more amazing is the staff. So very friendly. Makes you feel like family. My #1 place to eat in all DC.
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    Al CrostinoJuly 18, 2014
    Enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco tonight for our Grand Re-Opening! Next week our daily specials Tuesday: Any Pasta $12, Wednesday: Carafe of Wine $15, Thursday: Any Appetizer $9
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    Al CrostinoMay 6, 2013
    Ciao Tutti! The spring menu is new and improved! Plus check out our new daily specials. Read more
  • David T.
    David TancabelSeptember 15, 2011
    Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. They make you feel like family!
  • Roger
    RogerFebruary 14, 2011
    If you are looking for authenticity, this is the place. Good Italian food and wine! Know your Italiano
  • Roger
    RogerMay 11, 2012
    I'm going to leave a second tip just because this place is amazing. Seriously.
  • Cory C.
    Cory ChimkaJune 13, 2013
    Check your bill :-/ especially if you're there to take advantage of daily specials. Not sure we'll be back after a couple of weird discrepancies.
  • Derek D.
    Derek DouglasOctober 10, 2012
    Parpadelle with lamb ragu! And only $11 on Tuesdays!
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WhiteMarch 3, 2012
    Summer of 2007. Maybe my first ever restaurant on U St. Recommended for food and memories.
  • Jeffrey M.
    Jeffrey MicherMarch 6, 2011
    If you like real Italian food you'll love this place. Try the grilled octopus.
  • Jonathan K.
    Jonathan KnoxMarch 31, 2012
    Everything is delicious.
  • Kathryn M.
    Kathryn MullingsJune 21, 2011
    Half off pasta Tuesdays!
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