Dupont Italian Kitchen

4.5

174 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals
Great for outdoor dining

In the mood for some fresh homemade Italian food? Dupont Italian Kitchen has been serving up fresh homemade Italian dishes since 1986. We offer great food, unbeatable prices, and we’re conveniently located in the heart of Dupont Circle. Stop by and visit us.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:30 Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:45
Phone number
(202) 328-3222
Website
http://dupontitaliankitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Let Dupont Italian Kitchen make your next special event one to remember. With a private dining space located on our second floor, you and your guests can enjoy our fresh homemade Italian dishes while relaxing in our warm, comfortable atmosphere.

Location
1637 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Area
Dupont Circle
Cross Street
17th & R Street NW
Parking details
Street parking only.
Public transit
Dupont Italian Kitchen is conveniently located in the heart of Dupont Circle on the corner of 17th & R Streets NW. Located 3 blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro station on the Red line.
Entertainment
KaraokeTuesday 9:00 PM- 1:30 AMFriday & Saturday 10:30 PM -2:30 AM
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bottomless Brunch
US$22.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Bottomless Mimosa Blood Mary, Sangria and vodka

Offers

Dupont Italian Kitchen Happy hour experience
Multiple dates available
Mon - 15:30 - 19:00,Wed - Thu - 15:30 - 19:00,Fri - 15:00 - 19:00
Come and join us for happy hour on our outdoor patio

Garlic BreadUS$4.00
Garlic Bread BruschettaUS$10.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Basil
Fried CalamariUS$14.00
Mozzarella SticksUS$10.00
MusselsUS$14.00
Peppers, Red Onion, Cilantro & Wine Sauce
Caprese SaladUS$9.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Basil
Fried Brussel SproutsUS$10.00
With Bacon
Soup of the DayUS$8.00
AranciniUS$12.00

Salads

Mixed Green SaladUS$7.00
Caesar SaladUS$8.00
- For TwoUS$11.00
Mediterranean SaladUS$12.00
Mixed greens, feta cheese, red onions, carrots, kalamata olives, tomatoes, & lemon dressing
Arugula SaladUS$12.00
Goat cheese, tomatoes, red onions, & lemon dressing

Entrees

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$21.00
Chicken ParmigianaUS$23.00
Chicken MilaneseUS$22.00
Topped with arugula salad
Chicken MarsalaUS$23.00
Mushrooms & marsala wine sauce, over pasta
Chicken FrancaiseUS$23.00
Garlic & lemon sauce, over pasta
Cajun Chicken & SausageUS$25.00
Spinach & creamy cajun sauce, over pasta
Pork Cutlet PiccataUS$24.00
Capers and lemon sauce, over pasta
LasagnaUS$21.00
Chicken Fettuccini AlfredoUS$25.00

Seafood

Seafood PastaUS$25.00
Shrimp, calamari, and mussels in a red clam sauce
CalamariUS$21.00
Marinara sauce, over pasta
LinguiniUS$21.00
With mussels and clam sauce
Grilled SalmonUS$25.00
Capers & lemon sauce served with pasta & vegetable

Homemade Pasta

Penne with Tomatoes, Basil and Vodka Cream SauceUS$18.00
GnocchiUS$21.00
Meat sauce or marinara sauce
Fettuccini AlfredoUS$19.00
Ravioli Cheese AlfredoUS$21.00
Ravioli CheeseUS$20.00
Tortellini Vodka cream sauceUS$19.00
MarinaraUS$16.00
Creamy Pesto SauceUS$18.00
BologneseUS$19.00
Sun Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, Capers, Garlic, & Olive OilUS$18.00
PuttanescaUS$18.00
Black olives, capers, & marinara
PenneUS$18.00
With tomatoes, basil, and vodka cream sauce
Linguini CarbonaraUS$20.00
Cacio de PepeUS$18.00

From the Grill

100% Angus Beef - Served with French fries

NY SteakUS$24.00
- 8 ozUS$23.00
Pesto BurgerUS$19.00
Fresh mozzarella and grilled tomatoes
Classic BurgerUS$14.00
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onion, French Fries
Grilled Chicken Pesto SandwichUS$19.00
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Grilled Tomatoes, French Fries
Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$14.00
Arugula, Tomatoes, French Fries

Handmade Pizza

Toppings: Pepperoni, Sausage, Beef, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Ham, Black Olives Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Capers, Basil, Red Peppers, Anchovies - Small $1.50 | Large $2

Arugula PizzaUS$18.00
Fresh tomatoes, goat & mozzarella cheese, red onions. Topped with arugula salad
Greek PizzaUS$18.00
Grilled chicken, feta cheese, spinach, kalamata olives, & red onions
Build Your Own Pie
- Small (9 Inch)US$9.00
- Large (14 Inch)US$15.00

What 174 people are saying

Dupont Italian Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Great for outdoor dining
District of Columbia
Neighbourhood gem
District of Columbia
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dupont Italian Kitchen delights with "amazing service" and "delicious food," particularly its "outstanding pasta dishes and tiramisu." The restaurant is praised for its "friendly and efficient service" and "comfortable, welcoming ambiance." While some dishes could use improvement, it remains a "local gem" with "great prices" and a "wonderful atmosphere."

174 Reviews

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JoyLynn
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Perfect for a date for two! Staff is really nice and seated us quickly. Food was delicious (it always is)!
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Becky VIP
Dallas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were looking for a spur of the moment local spot. Found good reviews on Open Table and they were right!!! It was delicious!!! Friendly service, great location, and affordable.
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Marquez
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
#DIT is very non-commercial. It is Very Unique. The food was GREAT & our waitstaff were friendly! My friend & I had the brussel sprouts and calamari for our appetizers; they were FANTASTIC! My friend enjoyed the lasagna which I hear is HIGHLY recommended. I had the linguine (add shrimp) for my entree which was AMAZING! We had a GREAT experience! We’re looking forward to enjoying more experiences at #dit
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Nancy VIP
New Orleans10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Italian food. Taste just like a meal I had in Turin, Italy. Highly recommend!
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Steve VIP
Washington DC31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great, fast service, the pasta dishes were excellent, and the tiramisu is the best in DC.
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Steve VIP
Washington DC31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a real neighborhood gem. The service is good, the food is great--every pasta dish is great--and the it's never too crowded but has enough diners to keep it interesting.
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Ken
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I like the chicken francais with extra lemon. it’s tasty
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Steve VIP
Washington DC31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, great food at great prices. All of their pasta dishes are fantastic and their tiramisu is the best in DC.
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Jack
Miami6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Business Meal! The restaurant has great ambiance and the customer service was fantastic. Food was amazing, best Italian I have had in the DC Area.
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Kevin VIP
Washington DC47 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice visit to a reliable standby. Lots of good vegetarian options. Grazie!
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FAQs

Dupont Italian Kitchen offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Dupont Italian Kitchen also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 328-3222.

Dupont Italian Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1637 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Cross Street
17th & R Street NW
Area
Dupont Circle
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:30 Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:45
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking only.
Public transit
Dupont Italian Kitchen is conveniently located in the heart of Dupont Circle on the corner of 17th & R Streets NW. Located 3 blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro station on the Red line.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
KaraokeTuesday 9:00 PM- 1:30 AMFriday & Saturday 10:30 PM -2:30 AM
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://dupontitaliankitchen.com/
Phone number
(202) 328-3222
Catering
Please contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Let Dupont Italian Kitchen make your next special event one to remember. With a private dining space located on our second floor, you and your guests can enjoy our fresh homemade Italian dishes while relaxing in our warm, comfortable atmosphere.

Dupont Italian Kitchen

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Bottomless Brunch