Plans for a new Italian restaurant and a café are progressing in Old Town North, with both expected to open early next year.
Grazie Nonna and For Five Coffee are now anticipated to open in February 2027 on the ground floor of 425 Montgomery Street, a spokesperson for developer Carr Properties told ALXnow. The new dining leases at the office-to-residential conversion project were initially announced in September 2025.
“425 Montgomery represents a unique opportunity for Carr to contribute meaningfully to the neighborhood fabric of Old Town,” Carr Properties Chief Development Officer Austen Holderness previously said in a release. “For Five and Grazie Nonna are two beloved concepts that will serve as exceptional amenities for our future residents while creating a new destination for our neighbors seeking a standout dining experience.”
The spokesperson did not respond to a request for renderings or additional details.
For Five, with nearby locations at 1800C Diagonal Road in Alexandria, Arlington and D.C., has secured a 10-year lease at the property and plans to open in a 2,443-square-foot space. The café has 12 locations in the region, with others in New York, Boston, Atlanta and Chicago.
Grazie Nonna has also secured a decade-long lease on a larger 4,471-square-foot restaurant space. The new Alexandria location is expected to be the Italian American restaurant’s second in the D.C. area, joining founder Casey Patten’s sister establishments — bar Grazie Mille and sandwich shop Grazie Grazie.
Construction on the eight-story residential project began in February 2025, according to Patch. The $141 million development is expected to bring 237 units to 425 Montgomery Street, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. Planned amenities include an outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, fitness center, lounge and amenity suite.
Completion of the residential project is expected in late 2026.
