Via Umbria - Washington

Really good italian food. Amazing cheese selection and great cannolis!!!!

We visited Officina Pop Up on a Sunday afternoon and were seated immediately. As a group of six who usually don't eat Italian food, we needed the waitress to explain the menu to us. We had many questions, so I appreciated her patience. Overall, we found the food to be just okay. Some dishes had small portions while others were more generous. The atmosphere was pleasant, and we enjoyed the sweet white wine, but unfortunately, we didn't find the experience compelling enough to come back.

I went in thinking it was a coffee shop but turns out it is a proper restaurant.They do serve coffee though.What I liked here the most is their service. Even though I ordered just a Coffee and Tiramisu, they gave me a table and served me with such a welcoming service.The Tiramisu was delicious and I would give it a 4/5. The toppings embellished it and made it tastier.

Reviewing the Officina Pop-Up inside Via Umbria. Sounds like it will be here til December. My husband and I just ate a lovely late lunch there. The whole place smells fabulous. The new layout is awesome and I liked being able to browse the liquor selection while waiting for our food. The poached veal tuna tartare app was out of this world. Fresh focaccia bread was so soft, although I wish it was served with olive oil. And I loved my ricotta gnocchi. Afterwards we shopped around and picked up some speck, mortadella, and awesome cheese. This place is fabulous! I also observed the staff continuously cleaning surfaces. And they sent us home with some cannolis. Will definitely return to check out the rest of their menu.

The restaurant's name sounds like a rare STD, and my experience started on a very negative note. I was greeted by a bald man who appeared unkempt and was extremely rude. He informed me that I needed to purchase something to use the facilities. His demeanor was incredibly off-putting; while I don't consider myself cheap and don’t mind spending money, his hostility made me feel uncomfortable and hesitant to make a purchase. Additionally, the cheese had a strong odor, but it was nothing compared to the impression left by that unclean and rude man. Overall, I was left feeling disgusted by the entire experience.