Italian
The Red Hen
Washington, Washington, D.C.
Why stop here: The Red Hen is a $$$ italian pick in Washington. Order Rigatoni with sausage.
CuisineItalian
Price$$$
TownWashington
Bloomingdale stalwart since 2013 with wood-fired Italian cooking and creative house-made pastas.
What to order
Rigatoni with sausage
At The Red Hen, Roamward highlights Rigatoni with sausage because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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