What to order at Bresca

Must order
Whichever pasta course is on the tasting; Ratino's hand-cut shapes change weekly.
Signature dishes
Hand-cut pastas, Tasting menu courses
Editor tip
The downstairs Bresca takes a la carte; the upstairs Jont (separate venue) is the tasting-menu sister.
CuisineModern American
Price$$$
NeighborhoodLogan Circle
HoursWed-Thu 17:30-21:30, Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00, Sun 17:00-21:30
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Location

Address: 1906 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, Washington DC

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