La Tomate

La Tomate is a Northern Italian bistro at 1701 Connecticut Ave NW, at R Street just north of Dupont Circle. Google describes a warm bistro serving Northern Italian food, handmade pasta and seasonal dishes, plus classic cocktails.

It has a 4.2-star Google rating across about 1,100 reviews. Outdoor seating and the cacio e pepe con uovo are frequent topics, along with Bolognese, salmon, tiramisu, Caesar salad, branzino and pasta al nero. Recent reviewers praise the ragu, well-made Aperol spritzes, a homemade Caesar and attentive staff, and one calls it a good lunch spot. One reviewer found the portions too small.

It is open daily from 11:30 AM, until 9:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and 9 PM on Sundays. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating.