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DeCarlo's Restaurant, Washington, DC

DeCarlo's Restaurant

4.7
4.7
630 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Lucy DeCarlo created DeCarlo’s Restaurant 40 years ago bringing the warmth and love of the Italian tradition to her restaurant. DeCarlo’s aims to be your home away from home and is a wonderful retreat from the demands of the city!

DeCarlo’s Italian Restaurant is the ultimate expression of a charming neighborhood restaurant! It is considered a local secret, where you can almost always hear Sinatra or Bocelli playing in the background. DeCarlo’s represents a dining experience where you can relax, talk, and enjoy a wonderful meal. The ambiance is a timeless feel of elegance – yet casual. DeCarlo’s is devoted to providing you personal attention with the highest standards of quality.

Join us in the main dinning room, Terrace Room, or alfresco on our patio. DeCarlo’s is the perfect setting to join friends and family. The menu features a diverse selection of Italian favorites and daily specials. DeCarlo’s feeds the body and soul!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Off-Street Parking <br />Complimentary Garage Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Melvin Orellana

Private dining

What 630 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DeCarlo's Restaurant offers a "quiet, elegant" dining experience with a "consistently delicious" menu and "excellent service." Nestled in a unique location, it features "beautiful" surroundings and a "friendly" staff. Signature dishes like seafood offerings and arugula salad are highlights. A "neighborhood gem" for both regulars and newcomers.

630 Reviews
  1. merrill

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a warm and pleasant server and the ambiance, as always, was calm and quiet. But at least one of our meals was a disappointment. The penne with Vodka sauce, shrimp and spinach was bland, under-heated, and the shrimp seemed every so slightly un-fresh. In general, I find the salads at DeCarlo's to be consistently excellent, but the entrees could benefit from a bit more zippiness.

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  2. Annette VIP

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Located on the ground floor of an elegant old apartment complex, DeCarlo’s exudes old world charm. One of the few DC restaurants with well-spaced tables so as to enjoy easy conversation. The food is consistently good and the service matches the old world charm. Always a wonderful experience!

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  3. Byron VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DeCarlos is our go to place. The staff are great and the food is always very good. We have been coming here for years.

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  4. lynn VIP

    Washington DC36 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    When one can not eat the main course does anything else matter?? Had to ask for bread or bread sticks. Place was not crowded Lynn Rhomberg

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  5. Thomas VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and had our belated Valentine's Day dinner. It was our first time visiting the new location. Food, ambiance and service did not disappoint. Highly recommended to anyone who seeks classic Italian cuisine in a restaurant that celebrates old school service and charm

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  6. Peter

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their seafood offerings are always fantastic. Last night, I had a Chilean Seabass and risotto from the specials. Highly recommended.

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  7. Lisa VIP

    Washington DC69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love DeCarlos. It is a restaurant where you are guaranteed excellent food and service as well as a quiet atmosphere where you can always hear everyone at your table. And tables are far enough apart that conversations at other tables don’t intrude. Service is attentive and you are almost guaranteed a discreet visit by the on-duty manager to make sure all is well. Parking is usually available in the adjoining apartment parking lots, and I understand that valet service is now complimentary some evenings.

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  8. John VIP

    Washington DC24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicely prepared filet of flounder. Quiet atmosphere, especially after staff kindly allowed us to move to a table away from a loud party. Service attentive without rush to turn over tables. Manager stopped by for a very nice visit and to assure that all was going well. We especially like this place for the opportunity to have a conversation, not possible in too many restaurants today.

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  9. Byron VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DeCarlos is our go to restaurant. The staff are great and the food is excellent. We have a standing date here every Tuesday evening.

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  10. Marie VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delightful time! Excellent food and service-

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FAQs

DeCarlo's Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. DeCarlo's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 363-4220.

DeCarlo's Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 630 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
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for DeCarlo's Restaurant

4000 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Off-Street Parking <br />Complimentary Garage Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Melvin Orellana
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