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This classic Italian dish keeps diners warm and full

byTim EbnerUpdated
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Eggplant Parmesan at All-Purpose
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byTim EbnerUpdated

When bitter cold temperatures strike D.C., nothing rebuffs Old Man Winter better than a hearty helping of eggplant Parmesan. This dish oozes with red “gravy” and cheese, and it’s a seasonal favorite in many kitchens. Look for it on the winter menu atLittle Red FoxandI’m Eddie CanoinChevy Chase, or on the “classic antipasti” menu atCasolarein Glover Park.

For some of the best eggplant parm in the city, head to Shaw or Navy Yard to tryAll Purpose’sNew Jersey-style rendition. Chef Mike Friedman makes a roasted and breaded eggplant parm that boasts layer upon layer of gooey cheese, tomato sauce, basil, and eggplant.

Don’t stop there. For something that tastes like what mom’s cooking, head to these restaurants for eggplant Parmesan.

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Cristina Ristorante Italiano

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For a family-owned joint that feels like you’re back in the old country, visit Cristina’s in Wheaton. The eggplant parm is a noticeable stand out dish. It’s $14.95 and comes with a side of linguine.

2666 University Blvd W, Wheaton, MD 20902
(301) 942-4137
(301) 942-4137
Rosana V./Yelp

Little Red Fox

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Little Red Fox excels at dishing up comfort food specials, and this winter, eggplant parm is in the rotation of weekly specials. The eggplant parm is served in a tomato and bechamel sauce and topped with toasted breadcrumbs for $9.

5035 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 248-6346
(202) 248-6346
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Little Red Fox
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I’m Eddie Cano

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This Chevy Chase newcomer serves Italy’s greatest hits, including eggplant parm ($16.50) and chicken parm ($19).

5014 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 890-4995
(202) 890-4995
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Casolare

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Casolare, which is located inside the Kimpton Glover Park Hotel, offers a relaxed environment to enjoy an eggplant parm that’s dozens of layers deep for $12.

2505 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, D.C.
(202) 625-5400
(202) 625-5400
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Dino's Grotto

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The eggplant parm at Dino's comes with grilled eggplant, cherry tomato, ricotta herbs, garlic, tomato, and smoked mozzarella.

1914 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 686-2966
(202) 686-2966
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All Purpose (Multiple locations)

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Chef Mike Friedman serves his mother's New Jersey-style eggplant parm at his Italian restaurants located in Shaw and Navy Yard. Just make sure to order a side of bread to soak up all the sauce.

1250 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
202-849-6174
202-849-6174
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Il Canale

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In addition to pizzas, this Georgetown institution also serves a grilled eggplant parmesan on the menu.

1065 31st St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 337-4444
(202) 337-4444
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Filomena Ristorante

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La Torre Di Melanzane is Filomena's take on eggplant parm. The dish comes stacked with slices of breaded and pan-fried eggplant, layered with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil.

1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 338-8800
(202) 338-8800
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RPM Italian

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Giuliana Rancic's restaurant, RPM, serves up a steaming plate of eggplant parm with fresh mozzarella and seasoned breadcrumbs for $21.

601 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 204-4480
(202) 204-4480
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Alta Strada

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Chef Michael Schlow makes his version of eggplant parm using basil-marinated tomatoes. Pair it with one of the many varieties of Italian wines available at the bar.

465 K St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 629-4662
(202) 629-4662
R. Lopez

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Cucina Al Volo Pizzeria

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The downtown 9-to-5 crowd will appreciate the speed at which Cucina Al Volo can deliver eggplant parm in sandwich form. The eggplant parmigana sandwich is $10 and comes served with tomato sauce, melted provolone, and basil.

1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite r-110, Washington, DC 20004
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Carmine's

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真正的餓,去胭脂的,eggplant parmesan is served family-style.

425 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 737-7770
(202) 737-7770
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Acqua Al 2

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The parmigiana al forno at Acqua Al 2 is a generous helping of grilled eggplant, baked in a homemade tomato sauce with mozzarella and tons of parmesan.

212 7th St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 525-4375
(202) 525-4375
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Mia's Italian Kitchen

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This spring, Mia’s Italian Kitchen joined Old Town Alexandria’s food scene, dishing out an eggplant parm topped with porcini mushrooms for $9.

100 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 997-5300
(703) 997-5300
Mia’s Italian Kitchen/Facebook

Osteria Costa

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Osteria Costa is thelatest restaurant to open at MGM National Harbor, replacing Marcus Samuelson’s shuttered venue. The eggplant parm comes offered as a side dish. It’s also a picturesque place to eat —the design has an Amalfi Coast theme with bright colors and rustic touches.

101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 971-6010
(301) 971-6010
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Cristina Ristorante Italiano

2666 University Blvd W, Wheaton, MD 20902

For a family-owned joint that feels like you’re back in the old country, visit Cristina’s in Wheaton. The eggplant parm is a noticeable stand out dish. It’s $14.95 and comes with a side of linguine.

2666 University Blvd W, Wheaton, MD 20902
(301) 942-4137
(301) 942-4137
Rosana V./Yelp

Little Red Fox

5035 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Little Red Fox excels at dishing up comfort food specials, and this winter, eggplant parm is in the rotation of weekly specials. The eggplant parm is served in a tomato and bechamel sauce and topped with toasted breadcrumbs for $9.

5035 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 248-6346
(202) 248-6346
Little Red Fox
Little Red Fox
Facebook/Little Red Fox

I’m Eddie Cano

5014 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

This Chevy Chase newcomer serves Italy’s greatest hits, including eggplant parm ($16.50) and chicken parm ($19).

5014 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
(202) 890-4995
(202) 890-4995
I’m Eddie Cano/Facebook

Casolare

2505 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, D.C.

Casolare, which is located inside the Kimpton Glover Park Hotel, offers a relaxed environment to enjoy an eggplant parm that’s dozens of layers deep for $12.

2505 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, D.C.
(202) 625-5400
(202) 625-5400
Facebook

Dino's Grotto

1914 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

The eggplant parm at Dino's comes with grilled eggplant, cherry tomato, ricotta herbs, garlic, tomato, and smoked mozzarella.

1914 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 686-2966
(202) 686-2966
Ruth C./Yelp

All Purpose (Multiple locations)

1250 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Chef Mike Friedman serves his mother's New Jersey-style eggplant parm at his Italian restaurants located in Shaw and Navy Yard. Just make sure to order a side of bread to soak up all the sauce.

1250 9th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
202-849-6174
202-849-6174
Scott Suchman/Official

Il Canale

1065 31st St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

In addition to pizzas, this Georgetown institution also serves a grilled eggplant parmesan on the menu.

1065 31st St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 337-4444
(202) 337-4444
Official

Filomena Ristorante

1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

La Torre Di Melanzane is Filomena's take on eggplant parm. The dish comes stacked with slices of breaded and pan-fried eggplant, layered with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil.

1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 338-8800
(202) 338-8800
Yelp

RPM Italian

601 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Giuliana Rancic's restaurant, RPM, serves up a steaming plate of eggplant parm with fresh mozzarella and seasoned breadcrumbs for $21.

601 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 204-4480
(202) 204-4480
RPM Italian/Yelp

Alta Strada

465 K St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Chef Michael Schlow makes his version of eggplant parm using basil-marinated tomatoes. Pair it with one of the many varieties of Italian wines available at the bar.

465 K St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 629-4662
(202) 629-4662
R. Lopez

Cucina Al Volo Pizzeria

1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite r-110, Washington, DC 20004

The downtown 9-to-5 crowd will appreciate the speed at which Cucina Al Volo can deliver eggplant parm in sandwich form. The eggplant parmigana sandwich is $10 and comes served with tomato sauce, melted provolone, and basil.

1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite r-110, Washington, DC 20004
Al Volo/Instagram

Carmine's

425 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

真正的餓,去胭脂的,eggplant parmesan is served family-style.

425 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 737-7770
(202) 737-7770
Facebook

Acqua Al 2

212 7th St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

The parmigiana al forno at Acqua Al 2 is a generous helping of grilled eggplant, baked in a homemade tomato sauce with mozzarella and tons of parmesan.

212 7th St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 525-4375
(202) 525-4375
Acqua Al 2/Facebook

Mia's Italian Kitchen

100 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

This spring, Mia’s Italian Kitchen joined Old Town Alexandria’s food scene, dishing out an eggplant parm topped with porcini mushrooms for $9.

100 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 997-5300
(703) 997-5300
Mia’s Italian Kitchen/Facebook

Osteria Costa

101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Osteria Costa is thelatest restaurant to open at MGM National Harbor, replacing Marcus Samuelson’s shuttered venue. The eggplant parm comes offered as a side dish. It’s also a picturesque place to eat —the design has an Amalfi Coast theme with bright colors and rustic touches.

101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
(301) 971-6010
(301) 971-6010
Danielle O./Yelp

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