Caruso's Grocery - DC

Name: Caruso's Grocery - DC
Address: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003-3030
Telephone: (202) 661-0148
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1156 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

23:00

Booked 24 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location.

Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.

Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here.

A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Market Cuisine
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(202) 661-0148
Website
http://www.carusosgrocery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Matt Adler

Location
1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-3030
Area
Capitol Hill
Cross Street
14th and Pennsylvania Ave SE<br />(Entrance is on 14th Street)
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Potomac Avenue
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Value
Washington, D.C. Area
Italian
District of Columbia
Best Overall
District of Columbia
Best Food
District of Columbia
Best Value
District of Columbia
Italian

Review summary

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Caruso's Grocery - DC is a top-notch Italian eatery that consistently delights diners with "amazing food and service." Known for its "old school Italian charm," the restaurant offers delectable dishes like shrimp scampi and chicken piccata. While the ambiance is lively, it's a "neighborhood gem" well worth the visit.

1,156 Reviews

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KHESHA
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience was great and the food was magnificent. The waiter was very attentive and brought out samples of wine.
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Alicia
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great wait staff! Speedy food, overall great meal
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Leo
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and friendly, efficient service. We always enjoy Caruso's, and we go for most special occasions.
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Madeline
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience! Highly recommend- our favorite spot in DC!
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 17 November 2024
Thank you so much for the enthusiastic recommendation! We're thrilled to be your favorite spot in DC and look forward to providing you with more fantastic experiences. See you again soon!
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Karri
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated my birthday with a small group of friends. Everything was amazing but it was extremely loud in the restaurant. Other than that I loved it!!
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 17 November 2024
Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us! We're delighted to hear you and your friends had an amazing time. We appreciate your feedback about the noise level and will certainly keep it in mind as we work to make our space enjoyable for everyone. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience!
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Clinton
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quite simply the best Italian Restaurant outside Italy, hands down. Incredible pasta, a wine list that won't require you to take out a second mortgage, and completely unpretentious. Went there for my girlfriend's birthday and was given free antipasti al cucchiaio. We said we didn't need any dessert but were brought one free anyway. It is very much worth the wait to get a reservation, and will definitely be returning many times.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 17 November 2024
Thank you for such a fantastic review! We're honored to hear you enjoyed our pasta, wine list, and relaxed atmosphere. It’s always our pleasure to make special celebrations even more memorable, and we’re so glad we could surprise you with complimentary treats for your girlfriend's birthday! We appreciate your patience with reservations and can’t wait to welcome you back many times in the future!
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Molly
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I went with my partner for our anniversary dinner and it was a great experience! The food was amazing, but what really sealed the deal were the staff. They were so kind and attentive and were very excited to be a part of our celebration. I’d definitely recommend the restaurant if you’re looking for someplace to celebrate a special occasion.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 17 November 2024
Thank you so much for choosing us to celebrate such a special occasion! We're thrilled to hear that our team helped make your anniversary memorable, and it was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the food and the service, and we’re so grateful for your kind recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations in the future!
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Carlota
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing time at Caruso’s! The calamari and the gnocchi alla Genovese are life changing.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 3 November 2024
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the calamari and gnocchi alla Genovese – it’s always amazing to hear when dishes make such an impression. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences at Caruso’s!
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Adam
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience, as always. Scott was also great!
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 3 November 2024
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience once again, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Scott. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more great visits!
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Marian
Raleigh
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful place for a special celebration! We celebrated my birthday here! The food and service is great! The place is always bustling too.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 3 November 2024
Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your birthday! We're honored to have been part of your special day and thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and lively atmosphere. We hope to make each visit just as memorable, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you again!
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FAQs

Caruso's Grocery - DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 661-0148.

Caruso's Grocery - DC is rated 4.8 stars by 1156 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

23:00

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-3030

Additional information

Cross Street
14th and Pennsylvania Ave SE<br />(Entrance is on 14th Street)
Area
Capitol Hill
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Market Cuisine
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Potomac Avenue
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Matt Adler
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.carusosgrocery.com/
Phone number
(202) 661-0148

Caruso's Grocery - DC

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What 1,156 people are saying

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How is Caruso's Grocery - DC restaurant rated?

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