La Tomate
4.2 (1,112)restaurant
4.2 (1,112)Set in a distinctive triangular Dupont Circle building, this Italian bistro serves handmade pasta and house gelato.
Description
Originally opened in 1987 as a French bistro, La Tomate transformed into an Italian eatery in 1988. The kitchen embraces traditional recipes, turning out pasta stuffed with Swiss chard, ricotta, and Parmesan alongside house-made breads and desserts. With double exposures on Connecticut Avenue and R Street, the space blends old-world European bistro charm with a warm, familiar neighborhood atmosphere.
