D'Acqua

Frommer's Review

D'Acqua's window-fronted dining room overlooks the Navy Memorial and courtyard, as well as a slice of Pennsylvania Avenue; its seasonal sidewalk seating allows one to feel a part of the capital's bustling scene -- during the day, especially. On display inside are decorative elements meant to convey an Italian coastal feel: Murano glass wallpaper insets, glazed walls and stucco columns, and a colorful palette of Tuscan gold and Mediterranean blue. The expansive L-shaped bar terminates at one end in a display of that day's fresh fish options, usually a dozen, presenting a wide range. You can select your fish and then request it be grilled, oven roasted, or salt-crust baked; but the menu also offers a variety of its own meat, fish, and pasta preparations, like the delicious triangoli di pesce, which is seafood and porcini ravioli with lemon and marjoram sauce. D'Acqua's opening in late 2006 means the nearby, inestimable Tosca now has some competition for excellent Italian cuisine in this part of town; Tosca's is still best, but D'Acqua might be a better fit for you if the combination of an Italian accent, fresh fish, and a less formal atmosphere seem more appealing.

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