Feast Oh 7

Let’s Do It Italian-Syle. Start a new tradition this Christmas Eve and treat the family to the Italian-style Feast of Seven Fishes. While not necessarily a tradition in Italy, there is a tradition of eating fish on Christmas Eve that hails back to the Roman Catholics abstaining from meat on the eve of certain holidays, like Christmas. Regardless, feasting on seven fish is delicious and you can get in on all of the goodness too. And, you know the drill as we learn about more feast to be had we will up date you in the round up below: 

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Carmine’s
Carmine’s, the Penn Quarter family-style Italian eatery, will offer the traditional Italian Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes on Saturday, December 24th. The dine-in only special menu will be a seven-course dinner. The feast is priced at $345 and serves 6 to 8 guests. Some menu highlights include Fried Calamari Appetizer, Shrimp Cocktail, Pasta with Clam Sauce, and more; 202.737.7770. 425 7th Street NW. To book a reservation, click here.

Chef Amy Brandwein’s Feast of Seven Fishes Dinner at Centrolina
Join Centrolina for Chef Amy Brandwein’s Feast of Seven Fishes Dinner on Christmas Eve. The four-course family-style menu celebrates customary Italian dishes with infusions of seasonal, mid-Atlantic flavors. The menu includes a first course (Baccala alla Veneziana and the Scarola e Gamberi), second round (Ricci di Mare e Granchio and Pici alla Luciana), main course (Pesce Spada alla Parmigiana and Cicoria e Finocchio al Forno), and dessert (Struffoli). The dinner costs $150 per person with an optional wine pairing for an additional $75; 202.898.2426. 974 Palmer Alley NW. To make a reservation, click here.

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Join Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse on Christmas Eve to celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes with good food and great company. The three-course meal, prepared by Executive Chef Michael Santiago will feature unique and delectable seafood courses in addition to an a la carte menu. Some menu highlights include Lump Crab, Egg Fettuccine, Swordfish, and more. The meal costs $85 per person; 888.995.4810. 1902 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA. For more information, visit their website here.

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Fiola Mare
Guests are invited to enjoy the traditional Italian Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes at Fiola Mare. The Feast includes an aperitivo, benvenuto, and bread.  Some menu highlights include L'Isola di Pantelleria, Fungo Marino, Branzino lenticchie e Caviale, and more. The meal costs $350 per guest. An optional wine pairing to go along with the meal is available for an additional $210. The feast is available on Friday, December 23rd and Saturday, December 24th from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.; 202.350.4982. 3100 K Street NW. To book a reservation, click here.

Feast of the Seven Fishes at L’Ardente
On Christmas Eve, L’Ardente will be offering a special menu that features two glasses of Veuve Clicquot, La Perla seafood platter, the Campanelle Nere, a squid-inked pasta tossed with lobster, and much more. Two desserts of guest’s choosing will also be offered. The Feast of the Seven Fishes costs $250 for two people and is only available for dine-in service; 202.448.0450. 200 Massachusetts Avenue NW. To make a reservation, click here. 

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Lupo Verde and Lupo Verde Osteria (Palisades)
This Christmas Eve, Lupo Verde and Lupo Verde Osteria (Palisades) will be offering their versions of Feast of the Seven Fishes. Lupo Verde will be serving a menu with highlights such as Carbonara di Mare and Carpaccio Polpo. Lupo Verde Osteria (Palisades) menu costs $95 and features highlights such as Squid Ink Chiatarra and Frutti di Mare salad; 202.827.4752 (Lupo Verde). 202.506.6883 (Osteria). 1401 T Street NW (Lupo Verde). 4814 MacArthur Boulevard NW (Osteria). For more information, click here.

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Iron Gate
Chef Tony Chittum's Feast of the Seven Fishes is back this Christmas Eve at Iron Gate. Available from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., guests are invited to join Iron Gate and enjoy this Italian tradition. The feast is three courses and features menu options such as Local Blue Catfish in Sour, Monkfish, Mavrodaphne Poached Pear, and more. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is priced at $115 per person and is offered as a ticketed option for Christmas Eve service. The "Taste of Sicily Wine Pairing" ($85 per person) or the "Deluxe Iron Gate Wine Pairing" ($185 per person) are also available for guests to pair with their meals; 202.524.5202. 1734 N Street NW. To book a reservation, click here.

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Lupo Verde & Lupo Verde Osteria
On Christmas Eve, Lupo Verde and Lupo Verde Osteria of the Lahlou Restaurant Group team will be offering their version of Feast of the Seven Fishes. Feast of the Seven Fishes is a traditional Italian American Christmas Eve celebration, highlighting seven dishes of fish or seafood. Theses popular Italian spots are offering dishes like Carbonara di Mare, Carpaccio Polpo, and Squid Ink Chitarra; 202.827;4752. 1401 T Street NW. For more info, click here.

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Modena
Modena will be offering a prix fixe Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Created by Executive Chef Benjamin Lambert, the menu consists of fish and pasta. Some menu highlights include Hamachi Crudo Piccata, Fried Sugar Toads, Black Olive Cavatelli, Roasted Skrei Cod, and more. For dessert, guests will enjoy Tiramisu. The feast is priced at $135 per person and will be available during the dining service from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.; 202.216.9550. Corner of H and 1100 New York Avenue, 12th Street NW. To book a reservation, click here.

Feast of the Seven Fishes at RIS
RIS will be offering their full a la carte dinner menu in addition to a Feast of the Seven Fishes. The tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes stems from 20th-century Italian American immigrants who—homesick for the land they left behind—combined classic Italian dishes with seafood. The sea was a representation of the connection between their home country and their new one; 202.730.2500. 2275 L Street NW. for all the details, click here.

Feast of the Seven Fishes at RPM Italian
Enjoy a Feast of the Seven Fishes at RPM Italian on Christmas Eve. The four-course menu will feature dishes such as Bay Scallops with Blood Orange and Champagne Vinegar, Maryland Crab with Dijon Aioli, Lemon Tajarin with Manilla Clams, and more. The menu costs $95 per person and a wine pairing for an additional $65; 202.204.4480. 650 K Street NW. To make a reservation, click here.