Caruso's Grocery - DC

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   Kathy

   New York City10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great family dinner. Service was good. Portion size and quality of food was very good. A little out of the way.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Unfortunately the clams in the Linguini and clams dish tasted way off - super fishy (almost as if they pried them open but weren’t a good batch). Also drinks were cleared before finished.
   

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   Sofia

   Washington DC3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and service was excellent, very decently priced. The ambience was very good, but I was expecting it to be cozier, not so modern. Absolutely recommend!
   

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   Caitlin VIP

   Sacramento16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were so excited to score a reservation here and this dinner did not disappoint. Everything about our experience was incredible and is now my favorite Italian restaurant in DC and surrounding area.
   

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   Erin VIP

   Houston7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food! We had the antipasto appetizer, chicken parm, chicken picatta, baked cavatelli, butterfinger sundae, tiramisu, and canollis. It was all incredible!
   

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   Oscar

   Madrid1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had a fantastic dining experience at this charming Italian restaurant! From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel incredibly welcome. The service was outstanding—attentive, friendly, and efficient without being intrusive. As someone who requires gluten-free options, I was especially impressed with how knowledgeable and accommodating they were. The staff took the time to explain the gluten-free choices on the menu and even offered some great recommendations. The chef clearly understands the importance of dietary needs and made sure I felt completely at ease. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the gluten-free pasta, and it was cooked to perfection—light, flavorful, and just the right texture. The overall atmosphere was cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed meal. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Italian meal, especially if you need gluten-free options. I’ll definitely be returning!
   

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   pam VIP

   Denver27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   we had a wonderful time! food was delicious and the service even better!
   

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   Shannon VIP

   New Orleans10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Caruso’s was such a treat. First our waiter Scott was a delight, very friendly and very helpful! The food was delicious! We started off with the Burrata, Gnocchi alla Genovese and the spicy Neapolitan Ragu for mains and the butterfinger sundae for dessert. All were Devine. The pesto cream sauce on the Gnocchi was superb and light. Overall, it was a great dinner and I look forward to going back. Thanks again Scott!
   

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   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had such a great experience at Caruso’s and that Scott made your evening even more enjoyable. It sounds like you had an incredible meal from start to finish—great choices all around! We're especially happy to hear you loved the pesto cream sauce on the Gnocchi and that the Butterfinger sundae was the perfect sweet ending. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic dinner soon!
   

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   Susan VIP

   Washington DC62 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Very enjoyable evening at Caruso's Grocery. We loved the salad, antipasti, trout, the chicken piccata, linguini with clams. Everything tasted fresh and authentic.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you had an enjoyable evening and that you loved the salad, antipasti, trout, chicken piccata, and linguini with clams. It’s wonderful to hear that everything tasted fresh and authentic. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious dishes!
   

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    Josh

    Baltimore8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Had to book 2 months in advance for our weekend table of 4. 100% worth the wait. Well-seasoned Garlic bread with the rich 4-cheese sauce. Expertly fried calamari. Perfectly pan fried Trout with crispy sautéed capers. Fettuccine with mushrooms and Fusilli and chicken with the sun-dried tomato cream sauce count among the best pasta our table had ever enjoyed. We spotted this on Open Table’s 50 best in the US, and we now know why. Excellent service. Top marks all-around… except parking is an adventure on a Saturday night.
    

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    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're honored that you found your experience 100% worth the wait. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed everything from the garlic bread to the expertly prepared trout and pasta dishes. We truly appreciate your kind words about our service and food. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
    

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