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Sette Osteria, Washington, DC

Sette Osteria

4.4
4.4
1571 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Sette, meaning seven in Italian for that extra luck, is your spot for a fusion of comfort and traditional Italian vibes. Beyond a restaurant, Sette Osteria is a destination for locals and wanderers alike. Our decor is all about people, featuring an open kitchen with a wood-fired pizza station and views of vibrant Connecticut Avenue and R Streets. It's inviting, sophisticated, and buzzing with an international flair.

Dive into our $20 Bottomless Weekend brunch (2 hours) or catch the daily Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm, extended on Sun & Mon until 10pm. Sette isn't just a restaurant; it's a lifestyle. Come for the food, stay for the vibes, and let Sette redefine your dining scene.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 483-3070
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Slavatore
  • Catering
    Contact the restaurant at 202-483-3070.
  • Private party facilities
    Let us assist you in arranging your next special event at Sette Osteria. Our unique setting will allow us to accommodate any type of event from intimate dinner party of 2, up to large receptions of 125.
  • Private party contact
    Mehdi Zorgani: (855) 404-2352
  • Area
    Dupont Circle
  • Cross Street
    Connecticut Avenue and R street
  • Parking details
    Nightly complimentary parking service after 7:00pm - Garage entrance on R street - SAT & SUN morning 11AM-5PM
  • Public transit
    Sette Osteria (Dupont) is located at 1666 Connecticut Ave NW on the southwest corner of Connecticut Avenue and R Street, two blocks north of Dupont Circle. The nearest Metro stop is the Red Line Dupont Circle stop. Exit onto Q Street (north end of the station) and walk one block north on the west side of Connecticut to reach Sette Osteria.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas (Regular Menu Available)

    24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    Celebrate Christmas Eve and Day with us at Sette Osteria! Whether you're honoring the Italian tradition of the Feast of Seven Fishes or simply looking for a festive meal, we've got something special for everyone. Indulge in our Ravioli all’Aragosta, featuring homemade lobster ravioli and lobster jus, or try the Capesante Scottate with pan-seared sea scallops. For a heartier option, savor our Branzino al Forno or the Pesce del Giorno. Join us for a holiday dining experience filled with the flavors of Italy. Our full regular menu is available alongside our festive holiday specials.
    Christmas  (Regular Menu Available) photo
  • New Year's (Regular Menu Available)

    31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
    Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable dining experience at Sette Osteria! We're open on New Year's Eve and Day, serving up special dishes to help you celebrate in style. Indulge in our Homemade Ravioli con Carne Brasato, featuring veal ravioli in a rich Bolognese sauce, or savor the Grilled NY Strip Steak with crispy Brussels sprouts and caramelized figs. For seafood lovers, try our Seared Sea Scallops or the Pan-Seared Halibut Fillet. And don’t forget to finish your meal with our decadent Limoncello Tiramisu. Make your New Year celebration one to remember at Sette! Our full regular menu is available alongside our festive holiday specials.
    New Year's (Regular Menu Available) photo

Offers

  • Bottomless Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 am - 3:45 pm,Sat - 10:00 am - 3:45 pm
    $20 Bottomless Mimosas & Bellinis.

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Join us for discounted food and drinks! Happy Hour is exclusively available at the bar seats and on the patio (weather permitting). It is not offered at indoor dining tables.

What 1,571 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sette Osteria offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent atmosphere," "outstanding service," and "great food." Guests rave about the "homemade pasta," "flaky Branzino," and "delicious drinks." The vibrant atmosphere is perfect for groups, although it can get "noisy inside." Ideal for a relaxed meal with friends or family.

1,571 Reviews
  1. George

    VIP

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The noise level made it impossible to hold a conversation!

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  2. Ira

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good and when my brunch companion pointed out that he asked for a salad with his omelette but was given potatoes, the server quickly brought him a salad to remedy the mistake. The only problem was that there's really nothing to absorb sound so the many customers partaking of the bottomless brunch drinks were speaking and laughing so loudly that my friend and I could barley hear one another even when speaking in elevated tones.

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  3. John

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and drinks were sensational. Given the acoustics and energetic diners, the noise level is quite high, so this is a good fit if you want that kind of vibe, but not if you want a quiet dinner.

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  4. Darrell

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food however they asked us to move to another table after our appetizers so they could fit in a larger party. It was as very noisy.

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  5. Sabrina

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Busy but not overwhelming restaurant environment. Seated right away for our reservation. Host was pleasant but server was rushed and unapologetic about being out of things at every stage of our ordering. It started with the bottle of wine we ordered, pasta for 2 of us and finished with the espresso for our martinis. He didn’t apologize or offer suggestions. He admitted to watering down our espresso to make our martinis only when we tried to order another. Manager came over and was also not helpful or sympathetic. The food they had in stock was absolutely delicious but the service leaves something to be desired

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  6. Peter

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the Cacio e Pepe. It’s tricky to make but a good Italian chef should have problem. This time they’d not taken care and abused the cheese. It separated so that there was 1/3 inch of (basically) melted butter at the bottom of the bowl. Kinda sickening. Yeah I should have sent it back. My bad? But I think thst any chef with dignity shouldn’t have let this come out at all. And any waiter worth his tip shouldn’t have brought it.

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  7. Lorraine

    Richmond

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had family visiting DC from Australia. They suggested Italian. I just picked this restaurant based on cost, as we were a party of 6. Our guests arrived before us and had appetizers. With that & one bottle of wine, a couple of beers & main course, our bill came to $245. The restaurant is very open. It was loud and difficult to hear the person sitting across from you. The food was delicious and our guests raved about it. On a weekend night (Fri-Sat), a reservation is a must. I'd definitely go back. Added bonus was the parking garage (altho outrageous price $21) is right next door on R Street.

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  8. Melanie

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Picked Sette for an office holiday dinner and everyone loved it. The service was great! Location is awesome! Good was tasty!

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  9. Julia

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Absolutely delicious! Very vibrant, service was great.

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  10. Steve

    VIP

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service varies wildly from time to time. The first time we went, it was awful, and we attributed that to the place being busy. We gave it a second and third chance, and the service was fantastic. But last night was not a good experience. It was the first time we ate indoors at Sette. When we ate outside, we took advantage of Happy Hour specials. But indoors, we were told we had to sit at the bar--this after we were seated. It made no sense. It was not crowded. Why couldn't they serve us where we were rather than make us get up and go sit at the bar? But we couldn't find two seats together at the bar, so they let us sit at a high top when we said we were leaving. Then we ordered a pizza but they said they had no cheese for that pizza? Really? That made no sense, and then the waiter came back and said yes, they could put cheese on the pizza. No kidding. They were also out of anchovies. The hostess was snooty and could not care less about any of this. Maybe she thinks she is working at La Tomate. News flash: Neither the service nor the food at Sette is that good. But the food itself was good. I don't know why the quality of service varies so much or what the hostess's problem was. It was not particularly busy.

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FAQs

Sette Osteria does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Sette Osteria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 483-3070.

Sette Osteria is rated 4.4 stars by 1571 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 28 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sette Osteria

1666 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Connecticut Avenue and R street
  • Area
    Dupont Circle
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Nightly complimentary parking service after 7:00pm - Garage entrance on R street - SAT & SUN morning 11AM-5PM
  • Public transit
    Sette Osteria (Dupont) is located at 1666 Connecticut Ave NW on the southwest corner of Connecticut Avenue and R Street, two blocks north of Dupont Circle. The nearest Metro stop is the Red Line Dupont Circle stop. Exit onto Q Street (north end of the station) and walk one block north on the west side of Connecticut to reach Sette Osteria.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Fabio Slavatore
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 483-3070
  • Catering
    Contact the restaurant at 202-483-3070.
  • Private party facilities
    Let us assist you in arranging your next special event at Sette Osteria. Our unique setting will allow us to accommodate any type of event from intimate dinner party of 2, up to large receptions of 125.
  • Private party contact
    Mehdi Zorgani: (855) 404-2352
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