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Modena, Washington, DC
Modena, Washington, DC
Modena, Washington, DC
Modena, Washington, DC
Modena, Washington, DC

Modena

4.5
4.5
1203 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
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Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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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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
  • 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
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    USD 100.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Unisciti a noi! Please, join us with your loved ones to celebrate Valentine's Day! We have curated a fantastic amuse bouche + three course tasting menu to delight your senses. Speriamo di vedervi presto!
    Valentine's Day 2025 photo
  • Ala Carte Menu

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

What 1,203 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Modena offers a delightful dining experience with gracious service and standout dishes like the "pork coppa with truffle risotto" and "lamb bolognese." The restaurant's "quiet atmosphere" and "authentic flavors" ensure a memorable meal. While some reviews noted a few inconsistencies, the overall consensus is highly positive.
1,203 Reviews
  1. tom

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks to Nathan and Chris, last night's wine dinner was amazing. Learned a lot about wines from Friuli and Venezia and ate scrumptious food at the same time

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  2. Laura

    VIP

    Washington DC

    78 reviews

    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant, generous portions, great service. Restaurant week menu was extensive enough that we really had to choose what we wanted.

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  3. Ben

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, loved going there for restaurant week, great service and staff made us feel welcome and comfortable, and the food was delicious. I got the Short Rib Crochetta, Wagyu Zabuton Bisteca, and Carmelized Honey Panna Cotta. My date got the Crispy Fried Artichokes, Wagyu Zabuton Bisteca, and Tiramisu. Steak was cooked perfectly to temperature with a delicious sear. The crochetta was good but a little heavy for an appetizer for me. The crispy artichokes were very tasty and came with a creamy sauce, I think that was our favorite of the appetizers. We both preferred the tiramisu to the panna cotta, though both were very decadent, the tiramisu though had the coffee flavors balancing the richness. I had a glass of the 2006 California Sangiovese (can’t remember the winery) which paired well with the steak, my date enjoyed the Bombay Paloma which was tasty and had a distinct Smokey flavor.

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  4. Kathy

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best of our Restaurant Week choices in the years we have taken advantage of RW. We were seated in an area that allowed easy conversation. The staff was very gracious and chef Jonathan Spence stopped by and chatted. We have been to Modena a number of times previously, but each dish this evening was a winner. We especially loved the pork coppa with truffle risotto, and hope this makes it on to the regular menu. We would go back soon for that dish alone. We were thoughtfully reminded at the time the check was presented, that a 20% service charge was already included, and a tip was not necessary. We felt that the wonderful service we received, warranted an additional tip. Thank you Modena staff for a wonderful evening. It felt like an early Valentine's Day.

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  5. Jonas

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good (nothing particularly standout) and service was great, but poor value for restaurant week menu. $65 for pasta, small salad and dessert seems pricier than just ordering off the regular menu.

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  6. madeline

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was lovely, the entire staff was very welcoming, available and attentive. Food was pretty good but menu was limited and plates were small.

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  7. Floyd

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is usually really good and tonight they're was a slight problem. My first had the steak, and she became really il. The steak was supposed to be medium, but some parts were rare. She didn't have symptoms initially, but about 30 minutes after we left, she had sharp pains in her stomach. After expelling the steak, she felt better. I like the spot and the steak needs an update.

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  8. Diana

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant, not as good as reviews led me to believe. Carbonara was too soupy and very average in taste. Wine selection, by the glass, was very limited.

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  9. Paul

    Pittsburgh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Quiet dinner that the client very much appreciated while we talked business. I will dine here again.

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  10. Carol

    Washington DC

    98 reviews

    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch in the week of New Year's is a very quiet time, so this was a perfect quiet experience--the maitre d'h said next week will be busy again. You can go a la carte or take the Pranzo Esecutivo (prix fixe) two course lunch for $30, which looked like a good deal. But we opted for lighter with one course and Whole Wheat Focaccia with garlic oil, parmesan, and rosemary dipped in oil--not your typical focaccia we get here. The Gnocchi Pesto with basil & mint pesto, toasted pinenuts, zucchini, preserved lemon, and whipped ricotta was very tasty and filling. It had lots more pesto than a lot of places provide but this was definitely creamy. The Tagliatelle Bolognese was made with lamb and porcini with tomatoes and parmesan and was nicely sauced. A light dessert of poached pears topped it off. The restaurant includes a 20% service charge and clearly states that tips are not required but appreciated. The waiter was super attentive, but of course there was no one else there for most of the lunch. My one surprise was that he accepted my offer to pay for a full glass of wine that I accidentally spilled, when usually a restaurant will "comp" something like that--but I did offer. I had intended to tip the waiter with the cost of the wine but chose not to do so as a result. All in all, a great Italian meal, quiet enough for two old friends to meet and talk.

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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 1203 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
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 19 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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