Caruso's Grocery - DC

Name: Caruso's Grocery - DC
Address: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003-3030
Telephone: (202) 661-0148
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

885 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Beginning November 21, we will be open on Tuesdays!

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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Caruso's Grocery - 2023
$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Our NYE prix fixe menu is packed with all the standard Caruso's hits and lets you customize your experience! $95 per person plus tax/gratuity. We are able to accept parties of up to 6 guests for this evening. NOTE: A cancellation fee of $25 per person may be charged if your reservation is canceled within 48 hours of your reservation. Additionally, we will not be offering an a la carte menu option — only the prix fixe menu will be served.

Popular dishes

What 885 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Food
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 Service
District of Columbia
Best Value
District of Columbia
Italian

885 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Caruso's Grocery has been on my list for over a year, and with family in town, it was the perfect time to visit. We loved it! The round tables are perfect for lively conversation, everything we ate was delicious. The salads were really good - the special with an excellent Calabrian chili dressing and the endive/orange one from the regular menu. We all had different pastas and passed them around the table, plus the chicken parmesan was divine. The baked ziti special was a definite highlight!
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MargaretH
Tallahassee
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been here multiple times and it is always a great experience. Everyone that works there is lovely and super helpful when going over the menu. I highly recommend the Carusos Alfredo and the espresso martini is divine.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very small location so when it’s full it can be a bit noisy, but intimate. Food and service both great. Would recommend sharing items on the menu and trying a couple of different dishes, maybe one with red sauce and one without. Garlic bread is a must.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to bring the whole family, including young children, and the food is great
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down the best Italian I’ve had anywhere in a very long time. Everything from the food to the drinks to the service was a 10/10! Highly highly recommend!!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and the service was terrific.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fantastic experience. The food was amazing. My girlfriend loved it and the service was impeccable
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kluvit7
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fabulous meal for my boyfriend's birthday! Thanks all for making it a great night.
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TRWDC
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappoints no wonder it’s hard to get a reservation. Our server Adrianne was the best!!
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ChelseaD
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service and food! Had a great birthday dinner.
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Lizann14
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best Italian meals I've had ever, and the best one in DC by far! Highly recommend the ragu!
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KayD
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Yum! Best caprese I have ever had and top notch alfredo. Delicious classic italian!
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KevinM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will eat at Caruso's Grocery again--good atmosphere, great service and good food.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food was sooo delicious for a fair price. the service is also on point!
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Nate
Charleston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Caruso’s is always a favorite - great food, excellent service. Overall a fun place to have a full three course meal - always end with the tiramisu!
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PrincessMo
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Caruso’s Grocery is one of my favorite restaurants and I’m so grateful that it’s down the street from my apartment. I was so happy to bring my friends there for the first time and they loved it!
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SaraL
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great classic Italian dishes, and great service. The chicken piccata was particularly delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and ambiance. Love coming here but so difficult to get reservations.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal. All food and bev were delicious. Melvin was a good server. We will be back. The Roost next store is worth a stop before or after.
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AnnaK
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Neapolitan Ragu and mushroom Alfredo were hits, meatballs and calamari too
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BMcC
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most consistent delicious food and service in all of the DMV!
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TomasC
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic. The best pasta in dc! Must try the Alfredo!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
The chicken in the chicken parm dish is always overcooked. Practically burned. Otherwise this place is fabulous.
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KEB69
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Do yourself a favor and eat here! Fantastic food and service. We had the garlic bread, Caruso’s Alfredo and Chicken Piccata. It was hard for us to come up with another Italian restaurant along the I-95 corridor that was as satisfying.
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Marcus
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service. Delicious food. Great atmosphere and experience. Highly recommend Caruso’s Grocery.
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ItsaSecret23
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed everything - the food was amazing, the drinks were delicious, and the service was outstanding. Our server was fun, funny, professional and offered great recommendations. Wonderful spot to celebrate an anniversary !
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great. Great food, great service, and they have the best lemonade
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MalikahC
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
We have dined here quite a few times, but haven't been back in months. It seems like the food quality has changed.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A local person recommended this restaurant to us and we were NOT disappointed. Bread, salad, Alfredo, chicken parm, and drinks were all fantastic. Large portions. Attentive and professional service. This will be a must stop for any future DC trips.
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LaurenW
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cannot speak highly enough about value service and the food here — can’t wait to come back!
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Claudia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Caruso’s Grocery! Every time we come seems to be better than the last. The specials were amazing, we had the seared scallops with risotto and the ricotta ravioli, both delicious. Can’t wait to come back again!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal, great service, cozy atmosphere. Everything was great.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My party had Caesar salad, burrata, garlic bread, ravioli, gnocchi, Alfredo, and several cocktails and desserts - Everything is amazing! 10/10!
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HollyR
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Caruso’s is my favorite restaurant in DC and never fails to deliver. Highly recommend!
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Luis
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were amazing. The food came out quickly.
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SKfoodie
Las Vegas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful Italian food, best chicken parm and linguine vongole I’ve ever tried
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FLmum
Tampa
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and our server was superb! Very attentive and timely service. We will be back!
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MichaelR
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing quality! And such a good value. Would highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. The menu is simple and traditional. The really focus on the flavors and it shows. Everything was delicious and well portioned. I usually don’t like restaurant Italian because it can taste a bit bland. However, this was bursting with flavor and excellent quality. A small place so it may be hard to get a table. The whole experience had a family dinner feel.
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madisond223
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience5
I went to dinner with 4 of my girlfriends. We got the calamari (it was fine) and most people got the ragu. For my friends birthday they brought out a tiramisu which I had heard would be amazing, it was not. Anyway.. a couple hours later and all 5 of us are in extreme stomach pain. Not just 1 or 2 of us…. All 5 of us. I couldn’t even stand up I had to hunch over. Therefore not planning on going back…
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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 4.9 stars by 885 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 58 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-3030

Additional information

Cross street
14th and Pennsylvania Ave SE<br />(Entrance is on 14th Street)
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.carusosgrocery.com/
Phone number
(202) 661-0148

Caruso's Grocery - DC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Caruso's Grocery - 2023

Popular dishes

Classic Tiramisu

Caruso's Alfredo

CHICKEN PICCATA

Menu

What 885 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Caruso's Grocery - DC offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Caruso's Grocery - DC restaurant rated?

Is Caruso's Grocery - DC currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information