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L'Ardente

$$ · Restaurant · Italian

Why we point you here

Italian cooking in Washington that Michelin charted with a Bib Gourmand in 2025.

L'Ardente brings Italian cooking to Washington with the kind of confidence that earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand — recognition the guide renewed in 2025. It's a city where serious dining tends toward the formal, making approachable Italian worth the detour.

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Charted by Michelin Guide· Last verified 2026-06-17