Cafe Milano

Frommer's Review

The beautiful-people factor rises exponentially here as the night wears on. Cafe Milano has long been a magnet for Washington's famous, attractive, and powerful -- so much so that the restaurant was named "Power Spot of the Year" in 2005 by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. But this restaurant/nightclub/bar also serves good food. Salads are big, pasta servings are small, and fish and meat entrees are just the right size. We had the endive, radicchio, and arugula salad topped with thin sheets of Parmesan cheese; a panzanella salad of tomatoes, potatoes, red onion, celery, and cucumber basking in basil and olive oil; cappellacci (round ravioli) pockets of spinach and ricotta in cream sauce; sautéed sea bass on a bed of vegetables with lemon chive sauce; and the Santa Babila pizza, which has tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, oregano, and basil on a light pizza crust. All were delicious. Cafe Milano opens to a sidewalk cafe during the warm months. A bevy of good-humored waiters takes care of you.

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