Tesoro Trattoria & Pizzeria

Came to DC with my wife on a trip and we were craving authentic Italian like what we had in Rome 2 years previously. I was delighted to see that Tesoros served a dish that I fell in love with.. Spaghetti Amatriciana. I tried it and I can honestly say it was just like Rome!!! The sauce was unbelievable!!! And the pancetta was cooked with just the right touch. It was an unforgettable meal and extremely reasonably priced considering the quality.
Jun 17th, 2021

The food was delicious! Great place! Will come back!
May 21st, 2021

Our neighborhood is lucky to have this Italian Treasure right in our own yard. Every visit to Tesoro is a lovely outing -- from the warmth and hospitality of the owners and service staff, to the delicious refreshing cocktails (try the Negroni Sbagliato!), to fresh, delicious homemade plates, including but certainly not limited to scrumptious pizza -- my most favorite in DC. The ambiance is warm and casual and the service is friendly and well-paced. I am always grateful how accommodating Tesoro is of my little ones on the patio -- making this our neighborhood go-to any night of the week. If you find yourself in the area, don't miss out on this authentic, comfortable, hospitable gem of a restaurant!
Apr 20th, 2021

This place is Amazing! Awesome servers, incredible and amazing food with so much flavor ❤️ this is a true Italian restaurant!!
Apr 1st, 2021

I was taught that you can anticipate the the quality of a restaurant's food by their house wine. To its credit, Tesoro bears out that rule. The wine and food are reliably enjoyable. I find the seafood skewers and salads particularly delicious, but have dined with friends who adored various pasta dishes and entrees. Tesoro's staff is, hands down, the friendliest and most accommodating in the neighborhood. Although you don't quite forget you're in DC and only the owners hail from Puglia, there is a genuine, animated, confidence to Tesoro's cuisine and service that somehow make it feel unmistakably Italian in spirit. It's a perfect place to celebrate everyday joys and relationships.
Oct 12th, 2020