Osteria Morini DC

Osteria Morini pays homage to the casual and rustic cuisine and ambiance of the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy.  In Italian, “osteria” means a place where the owner “hosts” guests, and at Osteria Morini, Chef Bill Dorrler succeeds with a menu that includes plenty of luscious meats, succulent vegetables and cheese done in numerous ways. To start, get the salumi board, which comes with a selection of aged charcuterie and cheeses, and the grilled octopus with fingerling potato, fennel, and Fresno chili aioli. For mains, we love the seared duck breast with spring pea crema, farro and vegetables like squash and zucchini. For pasta, get the truffled ricotta and proscuitto ravioli. The extensive wine list and brick-walled interior add to the cozy vibe—the riverfront view isn't too bad, either.