Pasta Mia
Address: 1790 Columbia Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-328-9114
Neighborhood:
Adams Morgan
Cuisines:
Italian
Opening Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday 6:30 PM to 10 PM.
Nearby Metro Stops: Woodly Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan
Price Range: Inexpensive
Dress: Informal
Noise Level: N/A
Reservations: Not Accepted
March 2004 Dirt Cheap Eats
At least 30 minutes before this small trattoria opens at 6:30 for dinner, people line up on the sidewalk to get a seat. There is no list. You just wait until others get up from the red-and-white checked tables.Expect servers to bring out crusty bread and olive oil for dipping. A good way to start is by splitting a platter of mixed greens ($5). You don't have to tiptoe around the menu--all main dishes are $10 to $13, and portions are huge. The tortellini rosa, tomato cream over tender cheese pasta pockets, is one favorite. We also liked the penne pasta smothered in tomato sauce with a pile of pesto at the center. The mixture is intriguing and delicious.
