Retrobottega

Retrobottega is an Italian restaurant at 2435 18th St NW in Adams Morgan. Google describes Italian small plates, wine and cocktails in polished vintage surroundings with outdoor seating.

It has a 4.5-star Google rating across 542 reviews. Short rib and pappardelle are the most-mentioned dishes. Reviewers also bring up arancini, oxtail lasagna, fried artichokes, scallop risotto, branzino, ravioli and basil fusilli. Several note a complimentary focaccia with olive oil. People describe the pasta as fresh and homemade-tasting, the staff as friendly and the prices as fair. They also call the room snug and bar-like, and say the upstairs platform can be loud. A few found a dish salty or the place overhyped.

It serves dinner only: 5–10 PM Monday through Friday and 5–11 PM Saturday and Sunday. Reviewers mention happy hour. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating. Phone: (202) 450-5219.