Retrobottega - Washington

I spent $200 on dinner for me and my girlfriend almost three times a week, so price was not the issue. I actually thought it was affordable until the food arrived. The portions were small, but that was fine with me. However, the dishes were trying too hard to be creative and ended up being too much. Sometimes simplicity is better. The first course was exciting and showed promise, but it went downhill from there. It was an onion wrapped in paste in a soup. The final course, a poorly cleaned and chewy lamb, was a big disappointment. One course even consisted of green beans with hot sauce, which seemed odd. In simpler terms, my girlfriend and I left feeling that the overall meal was interesting, which is usually not a good sign. The only positive aspect of the experience was the friendly staff.

We visited the restaurant as a group of three and found the food to be delicious. The portion sizes were reasonable and the customer service was good. We didn't have to wait long to receive our meals, and we were thankful that they were able to accommodate us without a reservation. I didn't enjoy my initial cocktail, but our waitress kindly recommended a sweeter option and switched them out at no extra cost. Overall, we would rate the food 5 out of 5.

The food at this restaurant was delicious and the service was excellent. The Oxtail Lasagna was particularly tasty and seasoned well. The customer service was outstanding and the staff were very attentive. Overall, I would rate the food 5 out of 5.

From out of town and wife was in the mood for Italian food. This restaurant was recommended by one of the locals. Ordered the calamari and octopus to start and this place did not disappoint. Excellent food and service and the best part all the pasta based dishes were made in house from scratch.If ever in the area again we will definitely be returning.

Best lasagna ever, it’s very rich and flavorful. The short rib pasta was great too, nice and tender but the oxtail lasagna is definitely special!! The bartender was very nice, but I didn’t like the old fashion cocktails. Nonetheless, a great dining experience overall!