Officina at The Wharf

3.3 (483)

$31 to $50

Italian

1120 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024-2422

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining
Vegetarian-friendly

Officina [oh · fee · she · nah], or “workshop,” is an Italian-inspired culinary collective from Chef Nicholas Stefanelli of Michelin-star Masseria, Philotimo, and the newly opened Le Clou. Officina seeks to bring the very best of Italian gastronomy to Washington, D.C., and is an ode to Stefanelli’s travels, training, and distinctly Italian-American upbringing.

We look forward to welcoming you for unique experiences that capture the essence of Italy. From sunset cocktails atop our Terrazza or a weekday lunch in our Cafe.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Café, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 747-5222
Website
https://www.officinadc.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual
Catering
Let us curate your next social or corporate event. We offer complete breakfast and lunch options designed for individuals or groups. Our personalized services will help you plan the perfect event.
Private party facilities
With panoramic views overlooking of The Potomac, and an open atmosphere, your event will be customized based on your preferences. Our events team will help you curate a uniquely personal experience with a contemporary modern approach.

Location
1120 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024-2422
Area
Southwest Waterfront
Parking Details
None

Experiences

Wine Wednesday
1 - 12 people
Multiple dates available
Join us every Wednesday for half-off our specially curated wine menu to enjoy with your dinner.

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Caprese Salad
Fiore di Latte Mozzarella. Tomatoes. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Basil.
Rucola
Arugula Salad. Poached Summer Peaches. Parmigiano. Lemon. Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Salsiccia
Grilled House Made Fennel Sausage. Cannellini Beans. Fennel.
Crostini
Grilled Country Bread. Ricotta. Black Truffle Honey. Toasted Almonds.
Fritto Misto
Fried Calamari. Shrimp. Onions. Lemon Dipping Cream.
Antipasti Misti
Mortadella. Cacciatorini. House Made Giardiniera. Castelvetrano Olives.

Pasta

Tortellini
Pork and Prosciutto Filled Tortellini. Roasted Corn. Brown Butter. Sage. Parmigiano.
Tagliolini
Hand Cut Tagliolini. Cheese Fonduta. Toasted Walnuts.
Risotto
Carnaroli Risotto. Pesto Genovese. Shrimp.
Linguini
Faella Linguini. PEI Mussels. Cherry Tomato. Basil.
Sedani
Faella Sedani. 'Nduja. Tomato. Ricotta. Basil.
Branzino
Grilled Branzino. Zucchini Scapece. Bagna Cauda.
Pesce Spada
Grilled Swordfish. Sicilian Caponata. Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Pollo Saltimbocca
Amish Chicken Breast. Prosciutto di Parma. Sage. Potato Mousseline. Brown Chicken Sauce.
Guancia di Bue en Pizzaiola
Slow Braised Beef Cheeks in Pizzaiola Sauce. Grilled Rapini.
Melanzana Parmigiana
Breaded Eggplant. Fiore di Latte Mozzarella. Tomato. Basil.

Dolci

Tiramisu
Sponge Cake Soaked in Espresso. Mascarpone Cream. Cocoa.
Torta Caprese
Almond Chocolate Cake. Fiore di Latte Gelato.
Frutta
Chilled Summer Melon and Figs.
Gelato e Sorbetti

Reviews

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3.3

(483)

3.5Food
3.3Service
3.7Ambience
3.0Value

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Review summary

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Officina at The Wharf offers a picturesque setting with enjoyable outdoor dining and beautiful views. Despite mixed reviews, some guests praise the "great staff" and "excellent menu." Highlights include delicious pasta dishes, cocktails, and an inviting atmosphere for special occasions like the "Fourth of July" celebrations.

483 Reviews

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Monika
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
1.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They are completely disorganized! We arrived for our reservations, along with many others, and were told to wait. After almost 30 minutes we, along with the others all waiting for our tables, started getting upset. We learned they were running 2 hours behind regardless of reservations!!! We left.
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David Gold
Washington, D.C. Area168 reviews
2.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Despite the downstairs being closed and half the upstairs tables left empty, service was pretty abysmal. We heard others complain about it too...it wasn't just our experience. They must have a staffing shortage because half the empty tables remained unbussed for quite a while. And everyone who didn't have a reservation was turned away. Additionally, the food was good but not great. Blandness seemed to be the overwhelming feature of nearly every dish we tried, from the burrata appetizer to the shrimp/spaghetti combo to the tagliatelle bolognese. The one standout was a half carafe of Pira Barbaera red wine, which was both delicious and more than we could drink for $43. But the chances of us ever returning to this restaurant and slim and none. And, oh yeah, they add a 3% surcharge to every bill.
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Sheri
Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
It seemed the servers were overwhelmed bc many people were sat at the same time going to Jerry Seinfeld at the anthem so service was slow. It would seem they should be used to this. Espresso martini was a bit watery and food was ok.
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Bruce
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
**Title: Disappointing Experience — Overpriced and Understaffed** We had a 6:15 p.m. reservation before attending a show at The Anthem, and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing from beginning to end. The restaurant was extremely busy and appeared inadequately staffed for the evening's demand. My wife ordered a chocolate martini that she felt was extremely watered down. When she raised the issue, our waiter initially argued that the drink was fine before ultimately agreeing to remove it from our bill. The food was a mixed experience. The Caesar salad was good but overdressed, and our pasta dish was tasty but arrived lukewarm rather than properly hot. Service was exceptionally slow. Our waiter appeared to be doing his best, but he was clearly stretched too thin. We ordered two Manhattans, totaling approximately $60, and waited more than 20 minutes for them to arrive. By then, we had to settle our bill and rush through our expensive cocktails to make it to the show. We had also requested a dessert menu but ultimately couldn't order anything because of the delays. A restaurant at The Wharf should be prepared for the predictable rush of customers attending performances at The Anthem. At these prices, diners should reasonably expect properly prepared food, timely service, and an enjoyable experience—not a rushed, frustrating evening. **Overall, very disappointing and poor value for the money. We would not return based on this experience.**
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Eric
Washington, D.C. Area25 reviews
1.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very poor experience. Chaos at check in . Food was so slow to come out we had to cancel our order and leave to get to our show. Portions of the two apps we got were very small and overpriced. The whole delay ruined our night as it caused us to be hungry and late to the show at the Anthem. Very disappointing.
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Jennifer
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
1.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We had a 6pm reservation but we could tell when we walked in that something was off; people waiting by the nervous hostess with an unhappy buzz. Service was inexperienced and slow. We waited 90 mins to get our entrees, which required escalation from our server to a manager. It felt like they were avoiding us, and we saw other tables experiencing the same. The food was overcooked for one person and undercooked for two. If I had to guess, the chef(s) didn’t show up. Definitely will not go there again.
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Anne
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was all actually all quite bland and service was pretty weak and slow despite being empty when we arrived. Just DEFINITELY NOT worth the price.
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Joe
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 23 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It took over 30 minutes to place our order. We then were rushed to go to our event. Service was non existent in regard to our drinks and ordering our food. I had to find a waitress to take our order after 30 minutes. 3 out of 4 meals were good. 1 meal had cold pasta. Specialty drinks were not good. Spent $250 on an average to below average experience.
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John Gold
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
2.0
Dined on 21 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I really thought this would be a great Italian restaurant, but the food was average at best, and it was extremely overpriced for the quantity and quality of food, and the service was incredibly slow. We really wanted to like it, but we will never go back there again.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on 13 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We came to Officina for a birthday dinner, and the setting on the Wharf was lovely. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to it. Several dishes were noticeably too oily, which made the meal feel heavy. It was a nice spot for the occasion, but we left disappointed with the food.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Café, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 747-5222
Website
https://www.officinadc.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual
Catering
Let us curate your next social or corporate event. We offer complete breakfast and lunch options designed for individuals or groups. Our personalized services will help you plan the perfect event.
Private party facilities
With panoramic views overlooking of The Potomac, and an open atmosphere, your event will be customized based on your preferences. Our events team will help you curate a uniquely personal experience with a contemporary modern approach.

Location
1120 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024-2422
Area
Southwest Waterfront
Parking Details
None

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FAQs

Many guests describe the food as generous and filling, for example, Drag Brunch attendees called the food "delicious and generous, " and another diner found the stuffed calamari unexpectedly filling.

Yes, Officina at The Wharf works well for a date night: guests report enjoyable dinners and rooftop moments, and the restaurant promotes sunset cocktails atop its Terrazza.

Officina at The Wharf, Lunch: Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm; Brunch: Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm; Dinner: Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm; Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm. Happy Hour: Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm.

Business casual is the guide at Officina at The Wharf, aim for neat, put-together clothing that’s polished without being formal.

For a rooftop sunset, head to Officina’s Terrazza, the restaurant itself promotes “sunset cocktails atop our Terrazza, ” and guests praise rooftop nights (fireworks and holiday celebrations are highlights). If you prefer weekend events, weekend brunch (Sat–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm) is when Drag Brunch performances run and are reported as lively, fun experiences.

Officina at The Wharf feels like a beautifully designed, open multi-level restaurant, a lively dining room with a second-floor bar, enclosed patio and rooftop Terrazza, where music and acoustics are noticeable and upper floors can feel warm.

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Wine Wednesday

Available: Thursday: 4 PM–9 PM | Friday & Saturday: 4 PM–10 PM

Antipasti

Caprese Salad

Rucola

Salsiccia

Crostini

Fritto Misto

Antipasti Misti

Pasta

Tortellini

Tagliolini

Risotto

Linguini

Sedani

Branzino

Pesce Spada

Pollo Saltimbocca

Guancia di Bue en Pizzaiola

Melanzana Parmigiana

Dolci

Tiramisu

Torta Caprese

Frutta

Gelato e Sorbetti

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