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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
1213 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
22:00
At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 22:00.
Booked 42 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 661-0148
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Adler

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.
    Valentine's Day Dinner 2025 photo

What 1,213 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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

  • District of Columbia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caruso's Grocery in DC offers a "delightful, convivial" dining experience with "impeccable service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian" dishes, including standout pasta and chicken parm. The cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and flavorful menu make it a "favorite spot" for special occasions, despite the lively noise level.
1,213 Reviews
  1. Tiffany

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent service. Will come back again.

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  2. Anthony

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy a trip to Caruso’s Grocery! Stellar food and great service.

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  3. Samantha

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks!! We had a great server and extra of the fancy bread when they ran out of their regular bread. Don’t skip out on the desserts either!

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  4. Kathleen

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Classic Italian American fare, prepared and presented well. There were three of us, our table was ready immediately. We had the espresso martini, which was very much enjoyed by two of us, and the blood orange margarita, which was even better. The calamari were perfectly lightly breaded and crisp, the chicken parm was pounded nicely thin, spaghetti side was al dente and sauce was not watery at all. The fusilli special was delicious. Split a tiramisu among 3 people for dessert, it was outstanding. We will be back when we have a craving for Italian American!

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  5. Divya

    VIP

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved the Carusos Alfredo and Spicy Neapolitan Ragu! Carusos also has the best espresso martini, tasted so good while being strong. We ended with the tiramsu and it was incredible!!

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  6. John

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carusos is consistently one of the most enjoyable restaurants in DC. The food is always delicious, the service is always warm and inviting, and the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere.

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  7. Ronnie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m a New Yorker who knows good, authentic Italian food. Caruso’s Grocery is thoroughly mediocre - I was excited for it, but don’t let the ambience fool you. Food was nothing to write home about but priced high. Stale bread, razor thin and bland veal francaise with bland side veggies, and pricey but watered down cocktails. The tricolore salad was a highlight, though, and fried calamari was decent. Friendly but inattentive staff who signals you should leave by bringing check with dessert. Very loud dining room.

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  8. ira

    VIP

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    it was our first time and not our last for sure -- only problem was the noise level.

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  9. Makenzie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about this place. The food is amazing and the service was fantastic. I can’t wait to go back.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 6 February 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you loved everything about your experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing meal!

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  10. Tamela

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in DC! My second time going did not disappoint. Everything was DELICIOUS!! I ordered the 4 cheese baked ziti…OMG…the flavors exploded in my mouth. My friend ordered the broccoli & chicken pasta dish which I sampled and it was just as good. Oreo cheesecake for dessert…good! The only thing that was disappointing was the bread wasn’t warm when it came out…will definitely be going back
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 6 February 2025
    Thank you for such a fantastic review! We're thrilled you loved the Four Cheese Baked Ziti and enjoyed sampling your friend’s dish too. And Oreo cheesecake—great choice! We appreciate your feedback on the bread and will keep it in mind. Can’t wait to have you back for another delicious meal!

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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 1213 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 22:00.
Booked 42 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 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options
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