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Modena, Washington, DC

Modena

4.5
4.5
1191 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Modena presents Italian-inspired cuisine that takes heavy cues from seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients. Modena balances classic cuisine with a modern approach, all enhanced by Chef Joshua Hunt's passionate and creative touch.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 216-9550
  • Website
    http://www.modenadc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Benjamin Lambert
  • Catering
    With advance notice, limited off-site catering is available:<br /><br />https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring high-style Milano design and ample private dining options with Executive Chef Josh Hunt in the kitchen.https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party contact
    Erin Hawkins: (202) 916-5675
  • Location
    1199 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    12th and H street NW
  • Parking details
    Valet available from 5pm to 10pm Friday and Saturday only pending staffing.Limited street parking is available. Ample garage parking nearby at City Center one block away on 11th ST, open 24/7.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center is the closest metro stop, it is located at 12th and G street and our front door is one block away at the corner of 12th and H street.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • 2024 NYE Pre-Fix $95

    US$95.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    NYE $95 Pre-Fix Four Course Menu

  • Ala Carte Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Please select this option if you are not interested in any of our tasting menus

  • Friulian Wine Dinner - Modena Restaurant

    US$145.00 per person

    Prepaid

    17 Jan 2025 only
    19:15
    Modena, is delighted to announce an exclusive four-course wine dinner celebrating the diverse and delightful cuisine and wine from Fruili-Venezia. Executive Chef Josh Hunt has curated a menu that highlights traditions along with exciting flavors and ingredients; each course paired with some of the best wines from one of Italy's most dynamic wine regions by our Wine Director Nathan Cuthrell. Date: Friday, January 17th, 2024 Time: 7:15pm Location: Modena, 1100 New York Ave NW [entrance on corner of 12th St & H St.]. Valet Parking Available. Price: $145 per person [includes food and wine; does not include tax or 20% gratuity] Limited seating is available, so guests are encouraged to book early to secure their spot at this exclusive event.

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What 1,191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Modena offers an exceptional Italian dining experience that "shatters expectations." Guests rave about its "delicious and beautifully prepared" dishes, including standout pastas and seafood. The atmosphere is warm, and the service is attentive, though noise levels can occasionally be high. With a great selection of gluten-free options and personalized service, Modena is a "go to" spot for an unforgettable meal.

1,191 Reviews

  1. Liliana

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food in this restaurant had a very intense taste profile but not in a good way. They need to bring the taste a few notches down. The salads were too intense. My tagliettele was good but it was served with too much bolognese and not enough pasta. The desert was tasteless and the elements were poorly composed. The focaccia bread was very oily and was not a proper focaccia but more of a cake type of bread. The service was top ten and that was the best part.

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  2. gary

    VIP

    Washington DC

    145 reviews

    5.0

    145 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was excellent. When we asked about the wine by the glass, he had the sommelier come to discuss the choices which was super helpful. Our dinners were excellent, both the appetizers and the mains. Their brodetto is one of the best dishes we’ve experienced in DC.

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  3. RodrigoA

    VIP

    Richmond

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was a little cold and service doesn't try to be cheerful, since automatically they charge you 20%.

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  4. Leslie

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely ambience and we loved the server, Antonio. The gem salad was delicious and the gnocchi was good except that it was drowning in the pesto sauce. The whole wheat focaccia was sliced way too thickly and cakey in texture. Very small wine pour for the money.

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  5. Rahul

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Restaurant added service charge for 2. Usually service charge is applied 6 or more

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  6. Jennifer

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, including many gluten free options.

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  7. reagan

    VIP

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. You could tell everything was made fresh and extremely authentic. The flavors were out of this world. The staff was extremely familiar with the menu, and had spot on recommendations. This is the best Italian food in the District.

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  8. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Washington DC

    85 reviews

    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal at Modena. The service was gracious and efficient.. I had asked in advance for tortellinii al brodo, which is not on the menu these days, and the chef agreed to make it. I had it as my main course, and it was wonderful. My first course was fried artichokes. They were tasty but heavy because covered with a fried breading. Actually, the artichokes weren't crisp, it was the breading that was crisp. I prefer the fried artichokes the way I've had them in Rome, that is, without breading and the artichokes themselves fried.

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  9. Jill

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second visit with high expectations and we were not disappointed!

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  10. Patrick

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    679 reviews

    5.0

    679 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delightful and the service was impeccable!

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FAQs

Modena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 216-9550.

Modena is rated 4.5 stars by 1191 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 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Modena

1199 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    12th and H street NW
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet available from 5pm to 10pm Friday and Saturday only pending staffing.Limited street parking is available. Ample garage parking nearby at City Center one block away on 11th ST, open 24/7.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center is the closest metro stop, it is located at 12th and G street and our front door is one block away at the corner of 12th and H street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Benjamin Lambert
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.modenadc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 216-9550
  • Catering
    With advance notice, limited off-site catering is available:<br /><br />https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring high-style Milano design and ample private dining options with Executive Chef Josh Hunt in the kitchen.https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party contact
    Erin Hawkins: (202) 916-5675
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