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

1191 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 52 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.

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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

Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner 2025
US$105.00 per person
Prepaid
14 Feb 2025 only
Our Valentine's Day prix fixe menu is packed with all our favorite Caruso's hits and lets you customize your experience! Please reach out to hello@carusosgrocery.com with any questions. Price is $105 per person for food (plus tax & gratuity). Beverages are not included. NOTE: A cancellation fee of $25 per person may be charged if your reservation is canceled within 48 hours of your reservation. Additionally, we will not be offering an a la carte menu option — ONLY the prix fixe menu will be served.

Popular dishes

What 1,191 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
4.7Service
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 is a standout Italian restaurant known for its "incredible food" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "cozy, intimate" ambiance and the consistently "delicious" traditional dishes. While some find it "a bit loud," the flavors and attentive staff make it a "go-to spot" for special occasions and regular visits alike.

1,191 Reviews

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Mansi
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is fresh and flavorful and great. Staff is super welcoming from the hostess to the waiters and crew. The space is cozy and welcoming.
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Randy
VIP
Washington DC
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints!! My favorite DC spot for any occasion
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Sarah
VIP
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for treating us so very well! Great value, variety, service!
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Bryan
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great dining experience at Caruso’s Grocery! Excellent service and Amazing food!
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience with us and enjoyed both the service and the food. Your kind words mean a lot to the team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
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Anne-Marie
VIP
Washington DC
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved New Year’s Eve dinner with friends!! Delicious food and drinks!!
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for celebrating New Year’s Eve with us! We’re so glad you and your friends enjoyed the food, drinks, and overall experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals in the future!
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Maria
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful and generous NYE dinner and outstanding service. Caruso’s never disappoints.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for celebrating New Year’s Eve with us! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the generous dinner and received outstanding service. It’s always a pleasure to know that Caruso’s continues to meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back for more wonderful experiences in the future!
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Grover
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant serves a bog standard,old school Italian menu well executed with pasta that is mostly home made. We enjoyed the “experience“ for New Year’s. Frankly, the food ( very solid but not inspiring) was a bit pricey, but our server from El Salvador was wonderfully attentive and very charming. Four to 4 1/2 stars.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and found our service to be wonderfully attentive and charming. It’s great to know you appreciated the homemade pasta and the overall execution of the dishes. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another enjoyable meal!
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Kevin
Washington DC
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed a very nice early NYE dinner. Caruso’s had a fixed price menu that included great options. Our server Jordan welcomed us with glasses of sparkling wine and provided great recommendations. Glad we finally made it there. Will definitely return
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for choosing Caruso’s for your early New Year’s Eve dinner! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed our fixed-price menu and the great options it offered. It’s wonderful to know that Jordan made your experience even more special with his thoughtful recommendations and sparkling wine welcome. We’re thrilled that you finally made it to Caruso’s, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic meal!
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marilyn
Baton Rouge
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Caruso’s Grocery is a delightful, convivial restaurant with attentive service and well prepared dishes. Our waiter was friendly with great recommendations on the specials. We ordered the special, veal parmigiana, and it was exceptional! Wish we lived nearby so we could come often.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience at Caruso’s Grocery, from the attentive service to the exceptional veal parmigiana special. It’s great to hear that our waiter’s recommendations enhanced your visit! We hope you’ll visit us whenever you’re in the area. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for another delightful meal!
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Diane
VIP
New York City
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pasta was overdone. Noise level is very high. Service was good. Just not worth the travel /uber costs from NW part of DC.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. While we’re glad to hear you were pleased with the service, we’re truly sorry that the pasta didn’t meet your expectations and that the noise level affected your experience. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything we can do to assist.
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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 1191 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner 2025

Popular dishes

Shrimp Scampi

Spicy Neapolitan Ragu

Carusos Alfredo

Menu

What 1,191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Caruso's Grocery - DC offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Caruso's Grocery - DC restaurant rated?

Is Caruso's Grocery - DC currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information