The Tuscan cooking is "still excellent after all these years" at this Dupont Circle "business" nexus where expense-accounters tuck into "original pastas" and grilled dishes paired with a "nice wine list"; "seamless" service and a "homey", rustic setting complete with an open kitchen help distract from the "very pricey" tabs.
Ristorante I Ricchi Restaurant Review:
This has been one of Washington’s favorite upscale Italian restaurants since it opened in 1989. The only thing that’s changed over the years is the addition of greenery to the clean-lined dining room. The specialty of the house is hearty Tuscan food, simply and deliciously cooked on a wood-fired grill or oven. Game and meat dishes are the thing to order here, and pastas are good, too....
Now in its 17th year, I Ricchi remains a popular and convivial place to enjoy Italian food à la Tuscany. An open kitchen with a blazing wood-burning grill creates a warming bustle in the large room. The daily specials are great, especially if you're into fish. Those of hearty appetite will be happy with minestrone; the quill pasta with Tuscan meat sauce; the rolled medallions of pork loin,...