Pasta + seasonalGermantown$$$$
Rolf and Daughters
Handmade pasta in an old factory building in Germantown; a Michelin-recommended local favorite since 2012.
#8 in Date night#11 in Fine dining
What to get
- Sourdough with seaweed butter
- Rigatoni with heritage pork ragu
- Pastured chicken with preserved lemon and garlic confit
When to go
Open every night 5–10, so weeknights are the easier booking; the communal tables are lively.
Insider tip
Philip Krajeck's flagship (he also runs Folk and Junior); he was a 2026 James Beard Best Chef: Southeast semifinalist.
Heads up
Infatuation (8.2) notes a few more misses than in its early years.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 866-9897
- Website
- rolfanddaughters.com
- Reservations
- recommended
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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