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Our Signature Bucatini with Spicy Neapolitan Ragu - Caruso's Grocery - DC, Washington, DC

Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8
4.8
1176 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Caruso's Grocery!

    US$105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve at Caruso's Grocery! Our prix fixe menu is packed with all of our favorite Caruso's hits and lets you customize your experience. We are able to accept parties of up to 6 guests for this evening -- make your reservations today, and come join us!
    New Year's Eve at Caruso's Grocery! photo

Menu

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What 1,176 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

    Italian

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

  • District of Columbia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caruso's Grocery in DC shines with "amazing food and service" that consistently exceeds expectations. Guests rave about the "fantastic shrimp scampi" and "phenomenal pasta dishes." The intimate atmosphere and attentive staff, including "awesome servers like Jordan," make it a top choice for special occasions and casual dining.

1,177 Reviews

  1. Nicole

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caruso’s never disappoints. The shrimp scampi was out of this world, and the Oreo cheesecake is to die for!

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  2. Katie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the awesome front desk to the great server and the attentive support staff all helped to make our Christmas Eve dinner truly fabulously. I would highly recommend this place!

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  3. Marx

    VIP

    Washington DC

    75 reviews

    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was wonderful EXCEPT the noise level. Boisterous exuberance can be god but crushing noise of open kitchen, recorded music and patrons raising voices accordingly is oppressively unpleasant. I would like to return for the fine food and good service but the noise level will make a return unlikely.

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  4. DianaD

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined on Christmas Eve and had a great meal along with fantastic service. The only down side was our table placement by the entrance door and we were hit with cold air every time the door opened.

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  5. Lauren

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonderful dining experience. My father has many food allergies and our waiter was so helpful at guiding him on options that were safe, even made sure that his selection would be made in a separate pan. Meal was delicious!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, drinks, and service excellent as always.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your continued support and kind words! See you soon!

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  7. Jimmy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food was delicious. Great service and couldn’t believe how low prices were. Wine and cocktails $12-16 great value.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. It's great to know you found our wine and cocktails to be a great value as well. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals and drinks!

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  8. JOHN

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My second time dining at the restaurant. Excellent food and superb service!
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for choosing to dine with us again! We're thrilled to hear that both the food and service were excellent during your second visit. We can't wait to welcome you back for another wonderful experience!

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  9. Kelsey

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in dc! Always come here for our holiday dinner 🍝🎄✨
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 8 December 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind review! We're honored to be part of your holiday traditions and thrilled to hear we're one of your favorite spots in DC. We look forward to celebrating many more special occasions with you!

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  10. Maria

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service. Perfectly tender Chicken Parmesan—as always.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 8 December 2024
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the Chicken Parmesan and our service—your satisfaction means the world to us. We look forward to serving you another perfect meal soon!

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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 1176 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caruso's Grocery - DC

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
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