Poor Robert's Tavern and Roma's
The Cleveland Park commercial strip on the east side of Connecticut Avenue was the location of Roma's and its adjoining bar, Poor Robert's Tavern.
Lingering on the Palate: Roma’s (1920 - 1997): Roma’s was famous for its traditional Italian fare, including spaghetti and meatballs. The restaurant itself always drew a crowd, and patrons could even stomp on grapes in a large vat!
The early twentieth century brought on an influx of Italian immigrants who sought to recreate the taste of home in a new country. One of the earliest Italian restaurants to grace Washington, DC, was…