DC Summer RW '26: Modern Italian at TOSCA (Metro CenterDC)

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→ RSVP Cancellation Cutoff for this Event is FRIDAY 10a, 8/28. (Late Cancel applies after this, repeat occurrences can impact membership)

SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK [RW] IS HERE!

Summer Restaurant Week returns to DC Monday, August 24 through Sunday, August 30, 2026.
→ Learn more about DC Restaurant Week: https://www.ramw.org/restaurantweek

Three-course fixed-price dinner menus are offered at participating restaurants, with pricing tiers generally ranging from 40 / 55 / $65 (drinks and additional items are not included).

→ For this RW event, Tosca will participate at $65 tier
→ The minimum expected cost for this event is approximately 84.50 per person ($65 Restaurant Week menu + 10% DC tax + required 20% large-party gratuity).
→ Drinks, wine/beer, premium menu supplements, and any additional items are extra and remain subject to the group's standard tax/tip expectations.
→ By attending this event, each member agrees to participate using the Restaurant Week menu and the required minimum pricing.

Let's visit one of my favorite DC Italian restaurants. TOSCA has long been recognized as one of Washington's strongest examples of refined Northern Italian cuisine, combining polished service, house-made pastas, seasonal ingredients, and a more formal dining experience

The restaurant is led by Executive Chef Fortunato Nicotra, whose culinary career includes earning Michelin recognition in Sicily before age 30 and more than two decades as Executive Chef at Lidia Bastianich's acclaimed Felidia in New York. During his time at Felidia, the restaurant earned multiple three-star New York Times reviews and national recognition as one of America's leading Italian restaurants. Chef Nicotra later joined the Fabio Trabocchi Restaurant Group before bringing his experience to TOSCA in 2022

What makes TOSCA especially notable during Restaurant Week is that they consistently approach the event as a showcase of the restaurant rather than a reduced experience.

→ This event requires all attendees to participate using the Restaurant Week menu

FOOD: TOSCA specializes in Northern Italian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, house-made pastas, seasonal ingredients, and carefully prepared seafood and proteins. Recent diners continue to praise the restaurant's pasta program, including dishes such as lobster ravioli and other rotating seasonal preparations, along with well-executed classics such as risotto, branzino, and thoughtfully prepared meat dishes

TOSCA has historically been one of the best Restaurant Week values in DC because they provide guests access to much of what defines the restaurant. A unique feature many returning guests appreciate is the ability, subject to confirmation with your server, to request a half portion of one of Tosca's signature pastas in place of the standard first course. This allows guests to experience one of the restaurant's specialties while still enjoying the complete Restaurant Week menu

Vegetarian guests are typically accommodated through seasonal preparations, and gluten-free pasta is available upon request

→ View the 2026 Summer Restaurant Week menu:[ https://www.ramw.org/sites/default/files/restaurant-week/menus/RW%20Dinner%20Menu%202026%20for%20RAMW.pd](https://www.ramw.org/sites/default/files/restaurant-week/menus/RW%20Dinner%20Menu%202026%20for%20RAMW.pdf)

→ Visit the restaurant site:
https://www.toscadc.com/

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=> Summer Restaurant Week dinner: $65 per person before tax and gratuity.
=> For our large-party reservation, Tosca’s required 20% gratuity and DC’s 10% sales tax bring the minimum expected total to approximately $84.50 per person.
=> Additional beverages, premium menu supplements, or extra food items are not included.
=> Limited to 12 slots.

See you there!
JoeN

SPACE: Tosca offers a polished, upscale dining room with a classic yet contemporary feel. The atmosphere is refined rather than casual, with attentive formal service and a traditional fine-dining pace. Business casual attire works well, though guests often dress more formally for evening reservations. This is a great choice for members who enjoy a composed dining experience with professional service. They've done a great job to revitalize the space in 2021 after their post-pandemic shutdow

CLOSEST METRO

→ Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, Silver) is the closest Metro station. Exit toward 12th Street NW and F Street NW. Walk east along F Street NW approximately two blocks toward 12th Street and Tosca. The walk is approximately 3 to 5 minute
→ For guests traveling on the Green or Yellow Lines, Gallery Place-Chinatown is another option. Exit toward 9th Street NW and walk south toward F Street NW. The walk is approximately 8 to 10 minute
→ For directions using the Metro, try using the Plan a Trip feature at the WMATA website

PARKING: Tosca offers validated parking for dinner patrons at the District Center Parking Garage after 5 PM. Guests should bring their parking ticket for validation. Additional garages are available nearby in the Penn Quarter and downtown areas.. Members may also want to check parking apps such as SpotHero and Parking Panda for discounted garage reservations and advance booking options nearb

Attendance Notes:

• If you RSVP YES, please commit to attending. With 5,800+ members and limited seating, no-shows significantly impact the group, other members, and our relationship with the restaurant.

New Members / First Timers:

Review our FAQs and No-Show Policy if you are unfamiliar with how we operate.

Can't get a slot?

Join the waitlist and check back frequently. Spots often open before noon on the day of the event. You may also receive Meetup messages asking you to reconfirm your RSVP.

Billing Reminder:

The Restaurant Week dinner is $65 per person before tax and gratuity. For this large-party reservation, Tosca’s required 20% gratuity and DC’s 10% tax bring the minimum expected total to approximately $84.50 per person.

Additional drinks, wine/beer, premium menu supplements, and extra food items are not included.

Looking forward to dining with you!

JoeN