

Maialino Mare, one of the newest of our Navy Yard restaurants, is a Roman-style trattoria that focuses on pasta, fish, and pork. It’s one of our favorite Navy Yard restaurants and we keep coming back for the consistently tasty food, outstanding seasonal menu, and wallet-friendly prices. Or be bold and get the Casanova with parmesan fonduta, mozzarella, marinated artichokes, garlicky spinach, Calabrian chilies, and lemons. You must order the Buona pizza, which is topped with pepperoni, Calabrian chili honey, and fresh basil. It is baked in a 650-degree oven from a recipe that involves fermenting the dough for three days. Inspired by both Rome and New Jersey, their pizza has a sturdy, crispy, chewy crust that is just ever so sweet. Their appetizer game is strong, with choices like garlic knots, asparagus ‘alla romana’ (with gorgonzola fonduta, cured egg yolk, and parmesan), and crispy calamari fritto, which melts in your mouth from the first bite. We are obsessed with their ever-changing menus and always make sure to order their seasonal salad. Like many of the Navy Yard restaurants on our guide, All Purpose has a great view of the Anacostia River from its roomy patio. Vernon neighborhood, but the original location on First Street SE is less than a block from the Nationals Stadium and has quickly become one of our favorite Navy Yard restaurants. RASA has another DC spot located in the Mt. With the fast-casual model, you can create your own custom bowl with your choice of base, main, sauce, veggies, toppings, chutneys, and dressings. At Female Foodie, we’re obsessed with the “Home Cooking” bowl, which features slightly spicy turmeric ginger shrimp, tamarind chili sauce, Indian rice noodles, and green beans and is topped with mango salsa, coconut powder, tamarind ginger chutney, and mango coconut yogurt. The “Tikka Chance on Me” is a great place to start with mild chicken tikka, basmati rice, sauteed spinach, pickled radish, and toasted cumin yogurt and mint cilantro chutney on top. If you find their menu to be a little intimidating, let them work their magic for you by selecting one of their chef-created bowls. Started by two friends whose fathers immigrated from India, and who wanted to show everyone how accessible and fun Indian cuisine could be through their family recipes. From the moment you step into RASA, your senses are overwhelmed with the bright colors and exotic smells.
