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Al Volo Osteria

Restaurant · 4.5 (729 reviews)

Al Volo Osteria is a small Italian restaurant at 1790 Columbia Rd NW in Adams Morgan. Google says locals come for its housemade pasta and gelato, along with antipasti, wine and beer.

It has a 4.5-star rating across 729 Google reviews. Homemade pasta is the dominant topic. Specific dishes that come up include mafaldine amatriciana, pappardelle, four-cheese gnocchi, kale pesto pasta, cacio e pepe and the octopus salad. The molten lava cake and cannoli are mentioned for dessert. Reviewers like watching the cooks make pasta, describe the room as quaint with close seating, and several mention gluten-free pasta and fair prices. Criticisms include long takeout waits, under-seasoned dishes, a small tiramisu, and one regular missing the osso buco.

It serves dinner only: 5–10 PM Monday through Saturday and 5–9 PM Sunday. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom and seating. Phone: (202) 758-0759.

1790 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

+1202-758-0759

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  • Sunday: 5 PM–9 PM
  • Monday: 5 PM–10 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 PM–10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 PM–10 PM
  • Thursday: 5 PM–10 PM
  • Friday: 5 PM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 5 PM–10 PM

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What are Al Volo Osteria's hours?

Monday–Saturday 5 PM–10 PM, Sunday 5 PM–9 PM (per Google, October 2026).

What is Al Volo known for?

Housemade pasta. Reviewers mention mafaldine amatriciana, pappardelle, four-cheese gnocchi and the octopus salad, plus the molten lava cake.

Does Al Volo have gluten-free pasta?

At least one reviewer praises its gluten-free homemade spaghetti. Ask your server about current options.

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