Al Tiramisu is a find, and those who have found it include George and Amal Clooney, Hillary Clinton, and Magic Johnson. I imagine celebrities like it for the same reason everyone else does: the infectious ebullience of chef/owner Luigi Diotaiuti, who bounces out from behind a curtain to greet you as you enter; the unpretentious feeling of this snug little restaurant, which is essentially one long room in the bottom of a Dupont Circle town house (you can also dine outdoors on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant); and a menu that includes excellently prepared grilled fish, house-made caciocavallo ravioli with butter and sage sauce, and grilled lamb chops. This is a place to come for romance, for cheering up, for having a good time with friends, and Tiramisu has been so obliging since it opened in 1996.
Washington, D.C.› Restaurant
Al Tiramisu
2014 P St. NW (btw. 19th and 20th sts.)
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours
Mon–Tues 11:30–1:30pm, 5–9pm; Wed–Thurs 11:30am–1:30pm, 5–10pm; Fri 11:30am–1:30pm, 5–10:30pm; Sat 5–10:30pm; Sun 5–9pm
Transportation
Metro: Dupont Circle (19th St./South exit)
Phone
202/467-4466
Prices
Main courses $23–$33
Cuisine Type
Italian
Web site
Al Tiramisu
Other
Reservations recommended. Takeout and outdoor dining available.
Map
2014 P St. NW Washington, D.C.Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.