Ideally located on a cobble-stone, tree-lined plaza, Aria transports guests to a Tuscan village and a dining experience that is as relaxing as it is authentically delicious. Complete with outdoor café seating, a roaring hearth brick oven, neo classical Italian design, and a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, Aria pays homage to the glories of classic, compulsively edible Italian cuisine.

Complementing Aria’s European-style al fresco dining is its interior, a 160-seat restaurant that is a tasteful combination of rusticity and charm. The unpretentious ambiance of Aria lends itself perfectly to a lunch meeting, a break from the rigors of touring DC, or a relaxing dinner. The gracious and professional service provides the crowing touch of the dining experience.

The cuisine at Aria is a delicate balance between classic and familiar Italian dishes inspired by the trattorias and osterias of Italy’s Etruscan region and innovative dishes that take a fresh approach to traditional Italian fare.

For diners interested in enjoying Aria’s mouth-watering cuisine, but have little time to spare, “Aria To Go,” a take out window on the patio side of the restaurant— caters to those who need to grab a quick yet satisfying bite to go. The menu features crowd favorites at reasonable prices. Served-up in a flash, options include made-to-order salads, pizza by the slice or entire pie, paninis and frozen lemonade.

The patio continues to thrive into the evening Monday through Friday from 4 pm – 6pm as Aria offers a first-cocktail-free daily drink special, and half price pizzas. This is the perfect way to unwind at the end of the day.

Steps away from the National and Warner Theaters, Aria is the ideal location for a quick and delicious bite to eat before attending a show. Served Fridays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturdays from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and priced at $36, the three-course prix-fixe menu includes antipasti, a choice of entrée and a dessert. Aria’s post-theater special— served Fridays and Saturdays from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm—features a tempting dessert menu and a lite fare menu for those who prefer a pizza or steak skewer over a Tropical Mousse Torte. And, to make it an even more appealing complement to your theater experience, Aria offers free parking at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center beginning at 5:00 pm nightly. A minimum $10 order is required at Aria for parking validation. A valid photo ID is necessary to enter the garage.

Aria is located just blocks from the White House with easy Metro access.

Aria is also available for private parties and offers catering services. Please call for details.

On the Woodrow Wilson Plaza, adjacent to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.

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