Capitano Set to Open at The Wharf this March
WASHINGTON, DC – Capitano, a new Italian dining destination, is set to open this March in Washington, DC. Located at The Wharf DC – DC’s dynamic waterfront neighborhood – Capitano (975 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024) will bring the warmth of Italy to the heart of the capital, with a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu inspired by Southern and Coastal Italian cuisine.
Capitano blends tradition with a touch of modern ease. It’s approachable, never fussy and where a plate of housemade pasta or the day’s crudo feels just as natural with a spritz at lunch as it does with a bottle of wine under the evening lights.
The restaurant, which features open-air dining and views of the water, will bring a fresh, approachable dining option to DC’s waterfront, as the concept will take over the current restaurant space within the Canopy by Hilton at The Wharf. The interior is being completely reimaged, with Capitano’s look and feel being inspired by the traditions, culture, and architecture of Southern Italy.
Capitano’s bright colors and traditional textures of the Southern Italian region are infused with the modern forms and clean lines of more contemporary Italian furniture design. Floor-to-ceiling windows, weathered wood, ceramic tile accents and natural linens highlight the space. The result is a seamless journey that transports the guest from the hotel's clean and refined public space to a quaint Italian Piazza. Designed to be both welcoming and sophisticated, the restaurant will look forward to serving hotel guests, Wharf DC visitors and neighborhood regulars alike.
"We’re thrilled to introduce Capitano, a restaurant inspired by the charm of seaside villages and the simplicity of seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking,” said Zach Wendel, Regional Director of Beverage & Food for Concord Hospitality. “Guests can expect fresh seafood, housemade pastas, and bright salads, seven days a week. At Capitano, we like to say, ‘The Coast is Calling’ and we look forward to welcoming our community to their new table by the water.”
A curated selection of wines leaning Southern Italian, spritzes, coastal cocktails will round out the beverage program. The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a classic aperitif hour.
To view the full menu and see further updates regarding an opening date, visit HERE or follow @CapitanoDC on social media. Media images can be downloaded by visiting here.
About Capitano
Capitano is a coastal Italian restaurant inspired by the spirit of Southern Italy’s seaside villages, where life revolves around the sea, the market, and the dinner table. The menu showcases seasonal, ingredient-driven dishes, including fresh seafood, housemade pastas, and bright salads, paired with a Southern Italian–leaning wine list, classic spritzes, and coastal-inspired cocktails. Vibrant yet approachable, Capitano captures the feeling of being on vacation; even if just for a couple of hours. Capitano is located at 975 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024, and welcomes guests for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings. For more information, please visit capitanodc.com and follow on social media, @Capitanodc.
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