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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
1218 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.carusosgrocery.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Adler

Menu

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What 1,218 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

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.

1,218 Reviews

  1. Christopher

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Italian spot in DC. Been looking forward to for months and somehow exceeded expectations. Drinks were great, Food was remarkable all the way from appetizers through dessert. Highly recommend the meatballs, Caesar, gnocchi, and penne alla vodka. Cheesecake and cannolis are to die for. Plus, the service is phenomenal. Manager was awesome. She was able to move us from the bar to the main dining area, table was ready on time, and our waitress was spectacular. 10/10 all around.

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  2. Hannah

    VIP

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was absolutely wonderful and made our Valentine's Day so enjoyable. The drinks, food, and ambiance was perfect.

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  3. Gomez

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time dining in - exceptional experience both visits. Thank you for this gem.

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  4. Jessica

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service, will definitely be going back.

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  5. Tiffany

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days 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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  6. Anthony

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  7. Samantha

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  8. Kathleen

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    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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  9. Divya

    VIP

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    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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  10. John

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    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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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 1218 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today

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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