Award-winning

San Lorenzo

Q: Does San Lorenzo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

San Lorenzo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 588-8954.

Q: How is San Lorenzo restaurant rated?

San Lorenzo is rated 4.6 stars by 328 OpenTable diners.

Q: Is San Lorenzo currently accepting bookings?

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

4.6

328 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Come in and feel transported to the streets of Italy.

Enjoy light, wholesome dishes - beautiful stucco walls and black and white photos of the chef/owner’s quaint hometown. Chef Massimo believes in creating dishes that honor the heritage and flavors of his native Tuscany. The magic of this cuisine is the exceptional preparation — fresh, simple ingredients paired with unique herbs and seasonings for a taste that’s anything but simple. With over 30 years of culinary training - Chef Massimo delivers homemade pastas, sauces, Florentine steak, veal, lamb, fresh fish and exceptional risotto.

Stay tuned for the not-to-be missed tasting menus offered nightly.

Also inquire about the unique communal wine lunch experiences on Saturday afternoons that can be booked only directly with management because they book up quickly. If you enjoy dining in Chef Massimo’s ‘San Lorenzo’ home - know he will also come to your home for special occasions or even travel with you within the US and Italy.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(202) 588-8954
Website
https://www.sanlorenzodc.com/menu
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Massimo Fabbri
Catering
We offer an array of catering options from full service dinners cooked in your home with linens, plates, etc. for 6- 120 individuals or even pick-up or delivery for corporate lunches, birthdays, or family dinners to incl. sandwiches, meat & cheese trays, Tuscan rubbed ribs or risotto.
Private party facilities
San Lorenzo offers a beautiful canvas for your group reservations & private dining needs. Let us transport you to Italy for an afternoon or evening. We will take care of your business and social functions of 10 to 120 guests. We have options for weddings, business dinners, receptions, and more.
Private party contact
Private Event Manager: (202) 588-8954

Location
1316 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4208
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Shaw
Cross Street
We are located on 9th Street NW between N & O Streets.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are 2 blocks North of the Convention Center and Mt Vernon Plaza metro.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Corporate & Large Group Dining & Private Events
US$105.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Private Dining for up to 80 guests Receptions for up to 120 Guests Large Groups Partial & Full Buyouts also available starting at $2500
CHEF TASTING MENU - 6 COURSE MENU
US$145.00 per person
Multiple dates available
~ CHEF TASTING MENU ~ available ALL night 6-Course @ $145 + TAX & GRATUITY 4-Course @ $115 + TAX & GRATUITY Optional wine pairing at additional charge Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available **AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT** Mon-Thu: 5:30 - 9:30pm Fri & Sat: 5:00 - 10:00pm Sun: 5:00 - 9:00pm EMAIL FOR QUESTIONS / PAYMENT -- info@sanlorenzodc.com
Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners -Full/Partial Buyouts
US$105.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Seamless & Stress-free Planning for all your Wedding Needs Rehearsal Dinners for 15 to 60 Guests Wedding Receptions & Seated Dinners for 80-120 Guests Post Wedding Lunch (we offer to open daytime on Sunday for these special private events) pricing starts at $2500 email christina@sanlorenzodc.com

Private dining

Offers

LUNCH GROUPS - Corporate/Birthday/Wedding
Multiple dates available
Mon - Sat - 11:00 - 14:15
~ WE ARE HERE TO PLAN YOUR NEXT LUNCH ~ Whether it's a business lunch, birthday, bridal shower, post-wedding brunch, holiday party, graduation, company launch, afternoon reception, foodie-club, or you're joining us for one of our afternoon wine tastings or cooking classes - LET US HANDLE THE PLANNING. AND, on top of it, we have a complimentary gift from us - depending on the occasion. MSG: 551.404.0101 for further details on our services for your business function or social celebration and we will share the special offers we are featuring.
$65 TASTING MENU
Multiple dates available
Sun - 17:00 - 21:00,Mon - Thu - 17:30 - 21:30
JOIN U AT THE BAR 5:30 - 6:30PM on Sunday -Thursday (not available Friday & Saturday) *if you can't make it in early, no worries, for YOU we will extend the offer until closing* NOTE: this is only available @ the BAR Come join us at our Bar for a Special Menu Enjoy a Three-Course Tasting Menu for $65 Includes appetizer, pasta & dessert. Wine pairings are available for an additional charge. TO RESERVE: Please indicate "BAR65" in your reservation and when ordering with your bartender
* We will still be HAPPY to see you at 9:00PM *
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 17:30 - 21:30,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 22:00
End your night happy with us! Running late - don't despair - we will still be happy and serving dinner, snacks, or drinks when you arrive at 9:00PM. And if you need help choosing - let us suggest a wine tasting or chef tasting menu!

Zuppa del GiornoUS$14.00
Soup of the day
ProsciuttoUS$19.00
Imported prosciutto, aged parmesan cheese black mission figs, aged balsamic
TonnoUS$20.00
coriander crusted rare tuna, arugula, crushed organic tomatoes, ligurian olives, vinegar
CalamariUS$18.00
grilled calamari, shaved broccoli, yellow bell pepper puree, white wine sauce
Fiori di ZuccaUS$16.00
Deep fried squash blossoms, truffled goat cheese tomato sauce, farm greens
BruschettaUS$18.00
organic grape tomato bruschetta, whipped burrata & ricotta salata, roasted garlic, vinegar, olive oil

Secondi

Pesce del GiornoUS$32.00
grilled fish of the day, sauteed spinach & kale
IpoglossoUS$32.00
roasted halibut, creamy corn, nectarines, hazelnut powder
CostolettaUS$54.00
roasted veal chop, radicchio, shaved fennel, grilled peaches, veal sauce
FilettinoUS$30.00
pork tenderloin, brasied country cabbage, creamy mustard sauce
BisteccaUS$48.00
14oz or 3lb grilled ny strip, arugula, shaved parmesan, aromatic olive oil

Pasta

LinguiniUS$28.00
linguini with seafood ragu, calabrian pepper oil, basil
PappardelleUS$24.00
Tosca-style rabbit ragu, white wINe, herbs, olive oil
TortelliUS$24.00
crown-shaped ravioli filled with robiolina, black truffle, porcini mushroom sauce
RisottoUS$30.00
risotto with lobster, lobster sauce, roasted garlic, ricotta, basil
RavioliUS$24.00
short rib ravioli, short rib sauce, parmesan cheese

Contorni

Grilled Asparagus, LemonUS$12.00
Broccolini, Garlic & Olive OilUS$12.00
Sauteed Spinach & Kale, GarlicUS$12.00
Arugula with Lemon DressingUS$12.00
Cauliflower, Roasted Garlic, Bread CrumbsUS$12.00

Chef Tasting Menu

Chef Tasting Menu
We re quest the participation of the entire table. Please inform your server about any allergies or dietary restrictions
- 4 CoursesUS$95.00
- 6 CoursesUS$135.00

Cocktails

San Lorenzo Signature Cocktails

$15 each

Bacca
hanson of sonoma vodka, cranberry juice, lime, ginger beer
Riccardino
botanist gin, homemade pomegranate puree, lime, sparkling water
Rum di Mora
don q cristal rum, blueberry puree, basil, lime
Dolce Vita Amara
westland bourbon, luxardo apertivo, montenegro amaro, lemon & thyme syrup
Segale
rebel yell rye, grapefruit juice, honey
Gambita
jose cuervo silver tequila, housemade calabrese pepper simple syrup, orange & pineapple juice

San Lorenzo's Classic Italian Cocktails

$15 each

Sl Negroni
botanist gin, bruto americano, sweet vermouth
Sl Spritz
luxardo Apertivo, lemon, prosecco, sparkling water

Bottle Beers

$8 each

Lager
Porter

Vini

Sparkling

Lambrusco Concerto Reggiano ~ Emilia Romagna
- GUS$14.00
- BUS$56.00
Ferrari Brut ~ Trentino
- GUS$16.00
- BUS$64.00
Ferrari Brut Rose ~ Trentino
- GUS$16.00
- BUS$64.00
Fantinel One & Only Rose 2018 ~ Friuli
- GUS$16.00
- BUS$64.00
Villa Marcello Prosecco Brut DOC 2018 ~ Veneto
- GUS$14.00
- BUS$56.00
Bellavista Brut Alma Gran Cuvee ~ LombardyUS$85.00
Bellavista Rose Alma Gran Cuvee ~ LombardyUS$85.00
Nebbiola d'Alba Malabaila 2018 ~ PiedmontUS$70.00
Bisol Crede Prosecco Superiore DOC ~ VenetoUS$120.00

White

Pinot Grigio St. Michael-Eppan 2018 ~ Trentino
- GUS$10.00
- BUS$40.00
Arneis Langhe Blange Ceretto 2020 ~ Piedmont
- GUS$16.00
- BUS$64.00
Chardonnay Bramito della Sala 2018 ~ Umbria
- GUS$14.00
- BUS$55.00
Chardonnay Nicoleo Podernuovo 2018 ~ Tuscany
- GUS$14.00
- BUS$56.00
Vermentino Solosole 2018 ~ Tuscany
- GUS$14.00
- BUS$56.00
Sauvignon Blanc Blend Dueve 2019 ~ Veneto
- GUS$12.00
- BUS$48.00

Rose

Ramato Pinot Grigio Attems 2018 ~ Friuli
- GUS$14.00
- BUS$56.00
Grillo Catarratto Zisola 2015 ~ Sicily
- GUS$16.00
- BUS$64.00
Planeta Rose 2018 ~ Sicily
- GUS$14.00
- BUS$56.00
Rose di Nere Feudo Maccari 2019 ~ Sicily
- GUS$12.00
- BUS$48.00
Rose Pinot Nero Salviano 2019 ~ Tuscany
- GUS$12.00
- BUS$48.00

Red

Montepulciano Castorani 2017- Abruzzo
- GUS$17.00
- BUS$65.00
Aglianico Mastroberardino 2018 ~ Campania
- GUS$12.00
- BUS$48.00
Sangiovese Bricco al Sole 2018 ~ Marche
- GUS$12.00
- BUS$48.00
Nebbiolo Renato Ratti 2018 ~ Piedmont
- GUS$16.00
- BUS$64.00
Chianti Classico Tenuta di Arceno 2017 ~ Tuscany
- GUS$14.00
- BUS$56.00
Chianti Classico Querciabella 2017 ~ Tuscany
- GUS$17.00
- BUS$65.00
Cabernet Blend Guasparino 2014 ~ Tuscany
- GUS$14.00
- BUS$56.00
Primitivo di Manduria Sessantanni 2017 - Apulia
- GUS$17.00
- BUS$65.00

White

Pinot Bianco Elena Walch 2018 ~ Alto AdigeUS$70.00
Pinot Grigio St Michael-Eppan 2018 ~ Alto AdigeUS$65.00
Sauvignon Terlan Quarz 2016 ~ Alto AdigeUS$125.00
Bianco Rosazzo Livio Felluga 2016 ~ FriuliUS$150.00
Chardonnay Jermann Where Dreams 2018 ~ FriuliUS$120.00
Vintage Tunina Jermann 2017 ~ FriuliUS$120.00
Chardonnay L'altro Pio Cesare 2017 ~ PiedmontUS$80.00
Chardonnay Piodilei Pio Cesare 2015 ~ PiedmontUS$55.00
Chardonnay Poderi Aldo Conterno 2016 ~ PiedmontUS$140.00
Chardonnay Donnafugata 2016 ~ SicilyUS$70.00
Chardonnay Planeta 2018 ~ SicilyUS$75.00
Muscat Ariana Occhipinti Sp68 2018 ~ SicilyUS$80.00
Chardonnay Castiglion del Bosco 2018 ~ TuscanyUS$70.00
Chardonnay Felsina I Sistri 2017 ~ TuscanyUS$80.00
Poggio alle Gazze Ornellaia 2016 ~ TuscanyUS$150.00
Chardonnay Bramito della Sala 2018 ~ UmbriaUS$55.00
Chardonnay Cervaro della Sala 2018 ~ UmbriaUS$100.00

Red

Aglianico la Firma 2012 ~ BasilicataUS$170.00
Cabernet IL Pino 2018 - TuscanyUS$100.00
Cabernet Blend Rosso Scuro Scubla 1999 ~ FriuliUS$180.00
Pinot Nero Jermann Red Angel 2016 ~ FriuliUS$60.00
Barbaresco Basarin Adriano 2015 ~ PiedmontUS$120.00
Barbaresco Bricco Dante Rivetti 2005 ~ PiedmontUS$200.00
Barbaresco Prunotto 2017 - PiedmontUS$150.00
Barbera Bricco Dell'uccellone 2016 ~ PiedmontUS$160.00
Barbera D'asti Prunotto Costamiole 2010 ~ PiedmontUS$105.00
Barolo Bruno Giacosa 2014 ~ PiedmontUS$325.00
Barolo Massolino 2011 ~ PiedmontUS$150.00
Barolo Ratti Marcenasco 2017 ~ PiedmontUS$130.00
Nebbiolo Sandrone Valmaggiore 2017 ~ PiedmontUS$110.00
Cannonau Alberto Loi Riserva 2009 ~ SardiniaUS$150.00
Nero D'avola Zisola Mazzei 2015 ~ SicilyUS$95.00
Brunello Montalcino Villa Le Prata 2015 ~ TuscanyUS$145.00
Cabernet Antinori Guado Al Tasso 2017 ~ TuscanyUS$275.00
Cabernet Tenuta San Guido la Difese 2019 - TuscanyUS$70.00
Cabernet Guidoalberto la Difese 2019 ~ TuscanyUS$120.00
Cabernet Villamarina Alghero 2013 ~ SardiniaUS$130.00
Chianti Classico Fontodi 2015 ~ TuscanyUS$150.00
Chianti Casalferro Barone Ricasoli 2015 ~ TuscanyUS$150.00
Fattoria Resta Martin del Nero 2017 ~ TuscanyUS$95.00
Merlot Desiderio Avignonesi 2014 ~ TuscanyUS$145.00
Merlot Lucente Luce della Vite 2017 ~ TuscanyUS$85.00
Montepulciano la Braccesca 2016 ~ TuscanyUS$90.00
Rosso Casamatta Bibi Graetz 2018 ~ TuscanyUS$70.00
Rosso Grilli Bibi Graetz 2018 ~ TuscanyUS$55.00
Rosso Piastraia Michele Satta 1998 ~ TuscanyUS$140.00
Sassicaia Bolgheri 2016 ~ TuscanyUS$450.00
Super Tuscan Biserno Bibbona 2016 ~ TuscanyUS$300.00
Super Tuscan Therra Podernuovo 2013 ~ TuscanyUS$50.00
Syrah la Braccesca Bramasole 2010 ~ TuscanyUS$120.00
Amarone Valpolicella Villa San Carlo 2010~ VenetoUS$150.00
Barbera Camp du Rouss Coppo 2017 - PiedmontUS$65.00
Barolo Ceretto 2015 - PiedmontUS$130.00
Ornellaia Bolgheri 2015 - TuscanyUS$400.00
Barbaresco Ceretto 2015 - TuscanyUS$120.00
Brunello di Montalcino Valdicava 2016 - TuscanyUS$300.00
Solaia Antinori 2006 - TuscanyUS$900.00
Brunello Madonna del Piano 2015 - TuscanyUS$500.00
Brunello Molino di Sant'antimo 2016- TuscanyUS$150.00

What 328 people are saying

San Lorenzo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Loved For

District of Columbia
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

San Lorenzo offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "great food," "exceptional service," and a "fun ambiance." Known for its "authentic Italian cuisine," the restaurant features standout dishes like the pappardelle with rabbit ragu and lobster risotto. Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "welcoming atmosphere." A must-visit in DC!