Capa Tosta,

2737 Sherman Avenue Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

"Ordered 2 pasta dishes for takeout for 2 people and the ravioli dish was a tiny portion size, closer to an appetizer size. Taste was fine, nothing memorable. We ended up sharing both, but it was not filling enough so I took something else out of my freezer."

"Cozy spot with classic italian food. Came for DC cocktail week and was very impressed with the cocktails we tried. We also tried the antipasto cheese plate, loved the burrata on that, and the tiramisu which was very tasty. It would be nice to have a smaller dish specifically for olive oil/balsamic to dip bread into instead of having to use the larger dish. Service could also be improved, I did feel hounded at times by the server and the owner(potentially?) kept walking to the front door of the restaurant and peering out, which added slightly anxious vibe to the whole meal."

"If you love Italian in an accessibly classy neighborhood spot, make a reservation at Capa Tosta in Pleasant Plains. My friend and I made last minute reservations for 7:45 p.m. on a Wednesday evening for dinner and drinks. We left impressed. Here's why. 1) Food: The menu is divided between starts, mains, and a surprisingly large dessert menu. My friend ordered the bolognese and I the chicken parm. We both really enjoyed our meals. The chicken parm is HUGE! It's a large thin cut of chicken on top of pasta. The pasta came with vodka sauce, which I don't usually like, but loved this one. It even outshined the chicken, which was also great. To start, complimentary warm bread came out. The oil and balsamic vinegar on the table went well with it. 2) Drinks: Italian drinks skew more bitter, but as a sweet drinker, I enjoyed the "Cali" with vodka, elderflower, lime, processo, and lemon peel. My friend really enjoyed the negroni. 3) Service: It was attentive and on point. They left us alone while taking care of our every need at the same time. 4) Space: It's a small space with a dining room, a bar, and an outdoor patio. Because it's more intimate, it makes for a great date spot. 5) Neighborhood: There's a lot to walk to in this neighborhood from restaurants in Park View to bars in Columbia Heights. We found street parking a few blocks from the restaurant."

"Been wanting to come for a while and finally stopped in while on the run. The meatballs were excellent and I live bread when it’s served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar! Mama Mia!! I’ll be back for a more extensive meal bit the bread was wonderful and the meatball with the bursts were scrumptious!!!"

"If you like a quiet neighborhood restaurant, this is your place. After a few visits, you might even feel like one of the regulars - friendly service. What lacks in presentation is easily overlooked in taste. Don't come here extremely hungry. Portions are small, but when combined with an appetizer and dessert, you'll walk away very satisfied."