Cafe Milano

One does not simply dine at Cafe Milano. DC’s top political figure heads and tourists alike visit the restaurant to put on a show, and hopefully get a mention in tomorrow’s Playbook. Over the years politicians and celebrities have gravitated to this Italian-style restaurant known for its housemade pasta and pizzas, plus an extensive wine list and espresso martinis. Since day one, it’s been an inside-the-Beltway fixture. Maybe that’s because one of the restaurant’s regulars, Bill Clinton, took office the same day Cafe Milano opened its doors.