Olio E Più of Washington

Olio E Più is a restaurant in Washington, DC, serving a community-focused dining experience rooted in sustainability and local connection. Located at 699 14th St NW, the business offers a menu that reflects a commitment to reducing food waste while providing affordable, high-quality meals. It serves residents and workers in the downtown area, particularly those seeking accessible dining options that align with environmental values. With a 4.70 rating, Olio E Più is recognized for its welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful approach to food distribution. The restaurant is part of a broader network that emphasizes sharing surplus food and supporting local sustainability efforts.

The business operates under the Olio platform, a global initiative founded on the principle that food should be shared, not discarded. The founders, Tessa Clarke and Saasha Celestial-One, were inspired by personal experiences with food waste, Clarke’s upbringing on a dairy farm and Celestial-One’s early exposure to resourcefulness through her mother’s scavenging. Their mission evolved into a digital platform that connects individuals and businesses to redistribute surplus food and goods, reducing waste while helping communities access essential items. The Olio app enables users to claim free food from local shops, share unwanted items, or volunteer to collect and distribute surplus food, fostering a culture of generosity and shared responsibility.

Situated on 14th St NW, Olio E Più is located just a short walk from several notable landmarks. It is about 0.1 miles from the Inter-American Development Bank and the IDB Enrique v. Iglesias Conference Center, both government offices, and less than 0.1 miles from the Liberty Bell Memorial in a small park, as well as the Jean Monnet Plaque. Nearby, Dahn Yoga and the Washington Sports Club are within a 100-meter radius, reflecting the area’s mix of civic, recreational, and cultural activity.

Olio E Più stands out through a well-optimized website that search engines read clearly and consistently, ensuring strong online visibility. Its business information is thoroughly documented across digital platforms, reinforcing trust and accessibility for both customers and partners. This consistent presence strengthens its role in the local food-sharing ecosystem.

As a restaurant deeply embedded in Washington’s downtown fabric, Olio E Più exemplifies how local dining can be both economically responsible and environmentally meaningful, turning surplus into community sustenance.

Services:

• Community food rescue
• Community-driven decluttering and gifting
• Food waste reduction
• Free food rescue from local businesses
• Free food sharing
• Neighborhood marketplace for free and secondhand items
• Peer-to-peer item exchange
• Surplus food collection and redistribution