“ A favorite date night spot. Great pasta and drinks. Wonderful and kind service. Not too much seating so reserve or get there early ”

“ Located in Capitol Hill, parking is mostly on the street, which can be challenging during the busy peak hours of late afternoon and evening. I came on a Monday evening, so parking wasn't too bad. Street parked about two blocks from Bar Cotto. It is spacious when you walk into Bar Cotto, with seats at the bar or tables. I was with a party of three, so we were seated quickly since there weren't many people dining there at that time. The ambiance was very chill, with music that wasn't played too loud, and the lights were warm, hovering over individual tables. Much of the light came naturally from the large window facing the street. When the sun sets, the lighting changes to turn on a warmer glow that can make the dining experience pleasant for couples enjoying a nice meal there. Dining here is suitable for groups of 2-8. Regarding food, we ordered two pizzas and a side for a party of three. We ordered the Carbonara, the Prosciutto Funghi, and the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer for the pizza. Everything tasted so good! Since the pizzas were large and filling, this was enough food for three people. For drinks, I ordered the Twilight in Parma, which is a great cocktail for those who enjoy a bit of a sweeter drink. The service was excellent! Our server was helpful with letting us know how much food would be enough for the three of us. I would definitely go back again! ”

“ Came in with a party of 2 at 9:15pm on a Saturday and was seated immediately. Cozy atmosphere with low, warm, candlelit lighting. Felt like a good date night place or good place to chat with a friend! The music was chill pop then turned into Bad Bunny/Karol G. We got the three course dinner for 2- salad, pasta, pizza and two drinks for $70 (house red, house white or spritz). They easily accommodated my spritz for non alcoholic. Also got the tiramisu at the end soooo good. Everything came out quickly and was tasty! Our waiter was friendly too! ”

“ Our first time trying this spot and it was really good! We got a table within 15 minutes on a Saturday night, and the servers were all very friendly and welcoming. It's a small restaurant, but super cute. The pizza we got was really spicy, but the flavors were good. We also ordered the Peperonata pasta (not pictured) and that was the true winner. Everything we had was good, and I would definitely recommend it. ”

“ I enjoyed my dinner here each time I've dined in. I don't remember what the pizza I got is called but it was so good!! I recommend this place if you're in caphill and craving italian food. The ambiance is cute inside and staff is friendly! ”

“ It's not often you find a happy hour on a Friday, but this place offers it every day from 5-6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, with happy hour available throughout the restaurant Sunday-Thursday and bar only on Friday and Saturday! Unfortunately, as we were ordering, the staff informed us that since we didn't sit at the bar, we wouldn't be eligible for the happy hour prices. Had we known this ahead of time, we would've definitely sat at the bar, but it wasn't mentioned when we were seated, which was a bit disappointing. Despite this, the food was great. We started with the meatballs, which were excellent and came with two hearty pieces. The bolognese was decent, but nothing special. The pepperoni pizza, however, was fantastic - perfectly made. The real standout for me, though, was the charred broccoli. It was surprisingly delicious, and I'd definitely come back just for that! I loved the relaxing and intimate atmosphere of the restaurant. It's definitely a great spot to celebrate with a partner, go on a date, or catch up with friends! ”

“ Bar cotto is a solid Italian restaurant to go to if you're look for good food that will hit at a good price. They have a 2 for $60 special where there's a Choice of Parma or Caesar Sala, Any one Pizza, Any one Pasta and Choice of bottle House Red or White or 2 Aperol Spritz. Sometimes we order off menu too- but it's consistent for the pricing ”

“ Was lucky to get a party of 4 seated without reservation on a Saturday evening! We took advantage of their special: 1 of each: Salad, Pizza, Pasta and a choice of a bottle of wine or 2 aperol spritzes to split between two. Highlights were the brussel sprouts and pizzas. The brussel sprouts were crispy, nutty and well seasoned. Couldn't have enough. The Diavola pizza was delicious- great crust, good ratio of meat to sauce, the perfect amount of spice and honey. The Verde had a freshness to it. The pesto was the star and it worked well with the veggies. The ricotta gnocchi melted in your mouth. It's definitely cheese heavy and should be eaten quickly before it cools down. There's a sweetness to this dish so beware if you're not a fan. Nuts were the perfect garnish and textural element to this otherwise soft dish. Was very glad I tried this place! Will be back soon! ”