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Matera DC, Washington, DC

Matera DC

4.4
4.4
143 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
Matera is a cozy, elegant Italian neighborhood restaurant set in historical Foggy Bottom neighborhood of D.C.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–10:30 Tue–Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (202) 301-5401
  • Website
    http://www.materadc.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Pre-Theater Dining

    US$56.00 per person

    3 Sept 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Matera DC offers a three course prix fixe menu that’s perfect for a pre-show meal. Available 5PM - 6:30PM . --CAESAR SALAD ENTRÉES --SALMON --CHICKEN PARMESAN --SPINACH RAVIOLI DESSERT --Limoncello Cake --Chocolate cake Indulge in our three-course prix-fixe menu for just $56.

  • Limited Menu Sun & Mon

    Multiple dates available
    Dear Valued Guests, We want to let you know that on Sunday and Monday evenings, we offer a limited menu. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible dining experience, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to serving you!

Menu

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What 143 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matera DC offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a menu of delicious Italian dishes. Ideal for pre-Kennedy Center dining, guests appreciate the "great food" and attentive staff. While noise can be an issue, the cozy atmosphere and seasonal specialties make it a charming neighborhood spot.

143 Reviews

  1. Tony

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Food was excellent! Service was great!

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  2. John

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a gem. Excellent service, friendly staff and the food was wonderful. Looking forward to returning. Not loud.

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  3. Kenneth

    New York City

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the Tortellini and Chicken Piccata. Good assortment of wine by the glass

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  4. Suzanne

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful small restaurant with high quality and creative cooking. The only improvement would be a addition of a vegan option
    Matera DCResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review and kind words about Matera! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our cooking. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the addition of a vegan option. Please know that we are actively exploring vegan dishes to include on our menu. If you have any recommendations or dishes you'd love to see, we warmly invite you to share them with us via our website. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Sandra

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Would suggest dimming the lights a bit, as it was very bright for evening dining.

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  6. Suzanne

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely little place in the foyer of a small hotel. Close to Kennedy center. The food was okay but nothing spectacular. I had the branzino which tasted frozen. A bit expensive for the quality of the food.
    Matera DCResponded on 2 December 2024
    Hi Suzanne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you visited us and appreciate your kind words about our location. We want to assure you that we pride ourselves on using fresh and high-quality ingredients in all our dishes. We sincerely apologize if your branzino did not meet your expectations—it’s certainly not the experience we aim to provide. We would be happy to make this right for you. If you could contact us directly via our website, we’d love to make this right and to welcome you back for another visit. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Warm regards, MATERA TEAM

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  7. John

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were friendly and the food was great; a good spot to grab dinner before a show at the Kennedy center.

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  8. Kristin

    Southwest Florida

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our sincere thanks to Sanika for helping us out on our first 'wheelchair' dining experience. Wonderful breakfast! Cheers- Kris & Chris
    Matera DCResponded on 2 December 2024
    Hi Kris & Chris, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Sanika made your first wheelchair dining experience a positive one and that you enjoyed your breakfast with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for many more wonderful meals. Regards, MATERA TEAM

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  9. Luis

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful neighborhood bistro. Loud noise can be a problem. Heavy wall hangings could help

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  10. Kristin

    Southwest Florida

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous evening! Cannot wait to return - eggplant and lasagna outstanding. Service exceptional!

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Matera DC is rated 4.4 stars by 143 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Matera DC

924 25th St NW, Washington, DC 20037-2152

Additional information

  • Area
    Foggy Bottom
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–10:30 Tue–Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge
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