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Our Signature Bucatini with Spicy Neapolitan Ragu - Caruso's Grocery - DC, Washington, DC

Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.9
4.9
885 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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

2 people

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matt Adler
  • 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.
    New Year's Eve at Caruso's Grocery - 2023 Photo

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 58 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)
  • 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
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