Caruso's Grocery - DC

Caruso's Grocery - DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jennifer

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Good was excellent / maddening house and legit Italian. Our server, Jordan, was spectacular. He was warm, knowledgeable, attentive, and made us feel welcome and at home. Can’t wait to come back!
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience at Caruso’s Grocery. Jordan is truly a gem, and it’s wonderful to know he made you feel so welcomed and at home with his warmth and attentiveness. We’re also over the moon that you loved the Caesar salad and the Spicy Neapolitan Ragu—they’re some of our personal favorites too! Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to have you back again soon for another amazing meal. My best, Niamh O'Donovan Service Director
   

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   Keith VIP

   Washington DC169 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 April 2025

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

   As usual, the food was fantastic! I love the Alfredo dish. Just incredible.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Keith, Thank you so much for your review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Caruso’s Grocery. It’s always great to know that our dishes, like the Alfredo, made such a positive impression. We’d love to welcome you back soon for another fantastic meal. If there’s anything we can do to make your next visit even better, just let us know! Cheers, Níamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director
   

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   Jonathon VIP

   Washington DC10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 20 April 2025

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

   The food was some of the best Italian in Washington DC!
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Jonathan, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience at Caruso’s Grocery and how much our food stood out. We’re always looking for ways to make our service even better, so your feedback means a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another memorable meal! Cheers, Níamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director
   

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   Amy VIP

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 April 2025

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

   Amazing! Best Italian I’ve had in a long time. Would definitely go back.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Amy, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience at Caruso’s Grocery. It’s always wonderful to know that the food, service, and atmosphere all made a positive impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another amazing meal. Your kind words truly mean the world to us! Cheers, Níamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director
   

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   Dylan

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 18 April 2025

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

   The food was delicious and truly worth the trip. The service was even better.
   

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   wendi

   New York City32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 April 2025

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

   Neighborhood gem! Absolutely delicious, old school Italian in a quaint setting. Chicken parmesan with vodka sauce? AMAZING! Best garlic bread ever. We came down from NYC and kindly request that Caruso's Grocery please open a location up here!
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Wendi, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience at Caruso’s Grocery. It’s always wonderful to know that the food, service, and atmosphere all made a positive impression. We’re so glad you enjoyed the garlic bread—it’s a favorite around here, crispy, buttery, and perfect for pairing with our dishes! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another amazing meal. Your kind words truly mean the world to us! And who knows... we may just take the leap to NYC :) Cheers, Níamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director
   

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   Mark S VIP

   Washington DC31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 April 2025

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

   Wonderful ambiance and beautifully prepared great cuisine in each of the courses; the staff all very attentive and great service. My compliments always and buon appetito!!!
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Mark, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a great experience at Caruso’s Grocery. It’s always fantastic to know that the food, service, and atmosphere all made a positive impression. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Scott and Ms. Zulma—they’ll be thrilled to hear it! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another amazing meal. Cheers, Níamh O'Donovan ~ Service Director
   

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   jane VIP

   Greater Boston17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 April 2025

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

   Italian food doesn’t get better than this. Very cozy
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 13 April 2025

   Thank you for the amazing compliment! We're so glad you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and our take on Italian classics. Can’t wait to welcome you back to Caruso’s Grocery for another delicious visit!
   

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   Henry

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 12 April 2025

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

   This is my new favorite DC restaurant. It fully lived up to the hype!
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 13 April 2025

   That means so much—thank you! We're honored to be your new favorite spot in DC and thrilled to hear we lived up to the hype. Looking forward to having you back at Caruso’s Grocery again soon!
   

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    BJ

    Baltimore2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

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

    I am not sure why there's a 3 week wait. The food was average to below average. The bread was stale and the food was bland, and the salad was bitter. The only good thing about Caruso's was the service. The service team was amazing.
    

    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 13 April 2025

    Thank you for sharing your feedback—we’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. While we’re grateful for your kind words about our service team, we regret that the food didn’t reflect the quality we strive for. We understand how disappointing it can be when a highly anticipated meal doesn’t deliver, especially with a long wait involved. We’d love the opportunity to make it right if you choose to give us another try. Thank you again for your honesty.
    

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