Washington · since 2010
Café Fausse
Traditional Italian flavors, modern culinary innovation
Falso il nome, vero il sapore.False name. True table.
Three true things
Everything else here is true
- 04:00BreadThe first loaves go in before the city wakes.
- 2010SinceSame founders, same address, same mother's tiramisu.
- 30TablesNever more. Maria wants to know your name.
Ribeye Steak
USDA Prime grass-fed, grain-finished beef from a Virginia cooperative of small Piedmont ranches; Yukon Gold potatoes; cultured butter from a Pennsylvania dairy.
Barbera d'Alba — bright cherry and enough acidity to reset your palate between bites.
The full menuRecognition
What people say
Exceptional ambiance and unforgettable flavors.
A must-visit restaurant for food enthusiasts.
The Daily BiteRestaurant review
Illustrative press — fictional publications
The name is a joke; the risotto is not. Rossi cooks with the confidence of a man who has nothing to prove and a mother to impress.
The Capitol TableFictional publication Thirty tables, one Maria Lopez, and the best-remembered wine order in Washington.
Potomac PlateFictional publication The tiramisu alone justifies the taxi.
The Late ReservationFictional publication A dining room that feels like a secret even when it's full.
District Eats QuarterlyFictional publication Proof that a short menu is a confident menu.
The Northeast LedgerFictional publication
Evenings
At the long table
Chef's Table
Every Thursday and Friday, 7:00 PM
Twelve seats at the counter facing the pass — the chef insists twelve is the right number for a long supper. Seven courses, cooked and explained by the chef who made them.
12 seats
Details
- When
- Every Thursday and Friday, 7:00 PM
- Length
- 2 h 30 min
- Seats
- 12 seats
- Menu changes weekly
- Tell us about allergies when you book — we will adapt every course
Book by phone: (202) 555-4567
First-Tuesday Wine Dinner
The first Tuesday of the month, 6:30 PM
Once a month Maria invites a winemaker to pour at one long table. Four courses, five wines, a great deal of conversation.
24 seats
Details
- When
- The first Tuesday of the month, 6:30 PM
- Length
- 3 hours
- Seats
- 24 seats
- Guests must be 21 or older
- Non-alcoholic pairing available — we can't turn water into wine, but the pairing comes close
Book by phone: (202) 555-4567
Sunday Sugo
Every Sunday, 5:00 PM
Antonio's Sunday ragù, simmered since morning and served family-style to the whole table.
Details
- When
- Every Sunday, 5:00 PM
- Length
- 4 hours
- Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended
Book by phone: (202) 555-4567
Saturday Pasta Class
The second Saturday of the month, 1:00 PM
Before the dining room opens, learn to roll tagliatelle and fold tortellini with our pasta cook, then eat what you made.
10 seats
Details
- When
- The second Saturday of the month, 1:00 PM
- Length
- 2 h 30 min
- Seats
- 10 seats
- Held before opening hours
- Aprons provided; the flour is on you
Book by phone: (202) 555-4567
The Sala Verde
Private room, by arrangement
Our private room, painted bottle-green and lined with the bookbinder's old prints. One long table, up to twelve guests.
12 seats
Details
- When
- Any evening we are open, by arrangement
- Seats
- 12 seats
- One long table under a brass chandelier
- Set menus of four or six courses, built with Chef Rossi
- Wine pairings chosen by Maria Lopez
- Step-free access and an accessible restroom on the same floor
Call us to plan your evening; we ask for 72 hours' notice for set menus. (202) 555-4567
Find us
Visit us
Hours
| Days | Hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00 PM | – | 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM | – | 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM | – | 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM | – | 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM | – | 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM | – | 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM | – | 9:00 PM |
Book online for parties of up to 12, up to 90 days ahead. For larger parties, call us on (202) 555-4567.
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