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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
1157 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 41 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Location
    1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-3030
  • Area
    Capitol Hill
  • Cross Street
    14th and Pennsylvania Ave SE<br />(Entrance is on 14th Street)
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Potomac Avenue
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Caruso's Grocery!

    USD 105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve at Caruso's Grocery! Our prix fixe menu is packed with all the standard Caruso's hits and lets you customize your experience. We are able to accept parties of up to 6 guests for this evening -- make your reservations today, and come join us!
    New Year's Eve at Caruso's Grocery! photo

Menu

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What 1,157 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Value

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Italian

  • District of Columbia

    Best Overall

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

  • District of Columbia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caruso's Grocery - DC is a top-notch Italian eatery that consistently delights diners with "amazing food and service." Known for its "old school Italian charm," the restaurant offers delectable dishes like shrimp scampi and chicken piccata. While the ambiance is lively, it's a "neighborhood gem" well worth the visit.

1,157 Reviews

  1. KHESHA

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was great and the food was magnificent. The waiter was very attentive and brought out samples of wine.

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  2. Alicia

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great wait staff! Speedy food, overall great meal

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  3. Leo

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and friendly, efficient service. We always enjoy Caruso's, and we go for most special occasions.

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  4. Madeline

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience! Highly recommend- our favorite spot in DC!
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 17 November 2024
    Thank you so much for the enthusiastic recommendation! We're thrilled to be your favorite spot in DC and look forward to providing you with more fantastic experiences. See you again soon!

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  5. Karri

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated my birthday with a small group of friends. Everything was amazing but it was extremely loud in the restaurant. Other than that I loved it!!
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 17 November 2024
    Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us! We're delighted to hear you and your friends had an amazing time. We appreciate your feedback about the noise level and will certainly keep it in mind as we work to make our space enjoyable for everyone. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience!

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  6. Clinton

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quite simply the best Italian Restaurant outside Italy, hands down. Incredible pasta, a wine list that won't require you to take out a second mortgage, and completely unpretentious. Went there for my girlfriend's birthday and was given free antipasti al cucchiaio. We said we didn't need any dessert but were brought one free anyway. It is very much worth the wait to get a reservation, and will definitely be returning many times.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 17 November 2024
    Thank you for such a fantastic review! We're honored to hear you enjoyed our pasta, wine list, and relaxed atmosphere. It’s always our pleasure to make special celebrations even more memorable, and we’re so glad we could surprise you with complimentary treats for your girlfriend's birthday! We appreciate your patience with reservations and can’t wait to welcome you back many times in the future!

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  7. Molly

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I went with my partner for our anniversary dinner and it was a great experience! The food was amazing, but what really sealed the deal were the staff. They were so kind and attentive and were very excited to be a part of our celebration. I’d definitely recommend the restaurant if you’re looking for someplace to celebrate a special occasion.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 17 November 2024
    Thank you so much for choosing us to celebrate such a special occasion! We're thrilled to hear that our team helped make your anniversary memorable, and it was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the food and the service, and we’re so grateful for your kind recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations in the future!

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  8. Carlota

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time at Caruso’s! The calamari and the gnocchi alla Genovese are life changing.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 3 November 2024
    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the calamari and gnocchi alla Genovese – it’s always amazing to hear when dishes make such an impression. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences at Caruso’s!

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  9. Adam

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience, as always. Scott was also great!
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 3 November 2024
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience once again, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Scott. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more great visits!

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  10. Marian

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful place for a special celebration! We celebrated my birthday here! The food and service is great! The place is always bustling too.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on 3 November 2024
    Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your birthday! We're honored to have been part of your special day and thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and lively atmosphere. We hope to make each visit just as memorable, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you again!

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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 1157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 41 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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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