La Tomate is a lively restaurant which occupies a triangular building with avenue views. Diners can choose the ground-floor bar with white lacquer piano or an upper deck with lush plants and window views or sidewalk tables. The menu features appetizers, pastas, salads and entrees with lots of - you guessed it - tomatoes. Known for its smoked fish, you may enjoy this specialty either as an appetizer or as an entree. Daily specials for lunch and dinner. Specializing in regional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Seasonal patio dining. Convenient to major hotels and Dupont Circle metro.