Last Updated: 6/28/2020
Current Status: The straightforward, post-industrial dining room is now open to serve down-home Italian. Outdoor seating is also available. They do not take reservations, but you can check the waitlist. They are doing take-out and delivery, check the website for options.
They are selling olive oil, drinks and bread – plus donations for groceries for families in need.
Finally, they have started Nantucket Clam Shack, a take-out only New England seafood menu.
If you haven’t heard about the name, it is a bilingual pun on the word “Americano” as sung in the famous song. (Say I’m Eddie Cano quickly).
Summary:
Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Upper NW
Address: 5014 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Website: https://imeddiecano.com/
Reservations: Walk-in
Other Critics/Voices:
Washington Post: Tom thinks this place is a charmer and has held it at 2.0 stars consistently.
Washingtonian: Preview
Lori (Been There Eaten That) No post on her site, but her comment on DonRockwell was that, “I’m not compelled to rush back, but I enjoyed the food and the retro Italian-American ambiance is fun.”
Rick Eat DC: He is one of many who likes the fried zucchini.