Caruso's Grocery - Pike & Rose

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   RogerH

   Washington DC

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience3

   Food was excellent. Service was good. Too noisy to have a conversation.

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   AlanL

   Washington DC

   20 reviews

   3.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   We were rather disappointed that although Caruso's is a good (not great) "red sauce Italian" restaurant, it's quite expensive, and we came away thinking it's not really worth the extra cost. Nothing we ordered stood out, other than that the portions are quite substantial. It did not live up to it's very favorable reviews by well-known critics.

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   Foodie

   Baltimore

   19 reviews

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   3.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Appetizers and salad were very good. Entrees were ok.

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   luncher

   Washington DC

   73 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   73 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall2food2service3ambience4

   Won’t be going back. Friendly service, but food was so-so and over priced. Nice atmosphere. Asked for bread, it was so hard that we could barely break it apart. We really wanted to like this restaurant, but the bottom line was the food and price just didn’t measure up.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food is delicious! My fiancé and I came for an anniversary dinner & split a few things from the menu, loved everything we tried! The atmosphere and service was really nice too. Definitely recommend & would go back! The only thing I’d note for improvement is not seating 2tops so close together. They tried to squeeze 3 tables of 2 into a tight area so the middle table could barely squeeze into their seats and unsurprisingly kept asking to be moved. The restaurant accommodated which we appreciated otherwise our anniversary dinner would have felt like a blind double date being so close to the table next to us.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall2food2service1ambience1

   Mediocre at best. Service was horrible! Waiter took the order and brought the check and that’s all we saw of her. No introduction, no greeting. The place was not even busy for that lack of attention or service. Food was ok, absolutely nothing to brag about. Drinks tasted watered down, including the glass of wine. Definitely not worth the price for the amount of food, presentation, or taste.

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   Maggie

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Would recommend and will be back! Delicious food and great service

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   LisaP

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience3

   The food was delicious but you could tell that the staff was learning the menu, etc. Everyone seemed a little frazzled; our server was just great though. The atmosphere was nice but it still looked like a brewpub when we walked in. The Owen's Ordinary signs were still up. It was a little puzzling to be honest. Also the bathrooms were really gross.

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   surfergirl

   Washington DC

   135 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   135 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Shared the always delicious Caesar salad; it’s huge Seafood pasta was filled with shellfish. Very good. Trout was good as well; next time I’d ask butter sauce on side since it was very rich Great place.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I feel in love with the food best Alfredo I have ever had. Already have plans to introduce my other friends to this place and try out the rest of the menu!

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    BarbaraB

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    There is a very limited menu which could be supplemented with specials to improve upon range of selections. I can see where it would be boring to go back repeatedly. The food is fine if a bit tending toward sweetness.

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    LindaL

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

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    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our meals were delicious and the service was great!

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    We55

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delicious food. Some tables seem to be on top of each other. Hope you enjoy sitting close to your neighbors.

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    RosanneT

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious. The food was outstanding. Even though they were short staffed the general manager who waited on our table was very attentive. We didn't notice any lag in service.

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    Sharons

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    our server tried very hard but was really overworked. i am sure it will get better as they hire more people. everything was great though.

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    Gwendolyn

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

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    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    Very limited menu with mostly pasta dishes. My chicken parmigiana was overcooked and chewy. The drink which I paid $12-14 was about 4 ounces.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Parking is a nightmare Food good. Service fair Great tomato sauce

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    surfergirl

    Washington DC

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Caesar salad and tricolor salads were both excellent and generously sized. The meatballs are excellent and my husband said his linguine with clam sauce was the best he’s ever had. our waitress was terrific.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very cozy and friendly place. The food reminded me of the Nona

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    Adreonna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The staff was so helpful and nice! It was my birthday, and this couldn’t have been a better night out for my boyfriend and I. The food, vibes, and service especially were top tier. 5/5!!!

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    andoc

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service always

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Was excited to learn about this newer spot - did not realize there was a Rockville location. It’s very hidden - not much signage at this time - hidden within Owens Ordinary. For appetizers we tried the calamari and meatballs. Portion sizes were not overly large but fair. Meatballs were good but the calamari was excellent. Great taste and perfectly fried. Our main courses were baked cavatelli which was kind of standard, essentially what you might expect with baked ziti. The Alfredo was surprisingly good - I wish I had ordered it and ended up eating my wife’s leftovers. The Alfredo sauce was light and that’s what made it stand out in a good way. Mushrooms were a nice complement as well. Finally we both tried the tiramisu for dessert. A nice portion and hints of espresso with A-LOT of custard. Personally I prefer a little more cake - my wife enjoyed it way more than I and didn’t mind more custard. Overall, would return but I was turned off by the 3% “back of the house fee” added to the check. What happened to splitting the tips with the back of the house? Back of the house that works way harder than the order taker. I saw the food runner and bus boy more than my waiter yet the waiter got the bigger tip - they should be splitting the tip instead of charging this extra fee that reflects poorly on management.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Incredible Italian cuisine. Fresh flavors, great takes on classic items, a solid value compared to other upscale Italian cuisine in the DMV

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    lsk7

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Delicious southern Italian food, especially the Trout Piccata. Good service, not many choices for gluten sensitivities..

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    Sunny

    Washington DC

    59 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    The garlic bread was very good but the spaghetti and meatballs kind of disappointing. Service was okay - server may have had too many tables as he was pleasant but there seemed to be a large amount of time between ordering dessert and it showing up while the meal came out lightening quick which gave us a sense it was more like an assembly line than made to order. It was good but not amazing.

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26. DC

    DCFoodie

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant blows my mind. I love coming here and the food is perfection. The service is wonderful. We came for three husbands birthdays and we were spoiled by the service. Thank you for a wonderful evening. So glad you opened a second location near the suburbs!

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    hickeysu

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    I’ve been here twice the the food is outstanding. I loved the Veal franchise, chicken parm and baked cavatelli. The service was great. My only complaint is that the tables are a bit small. Make a reservation, the place is busy!

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    jjmom

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience4

    We had been to Caruso’s before. It was excellent. This time, it wasn’t. The Caesar salad was overdressed and tasteless. The chicken parm was like cardboard drowned in tomato sauce. The eggplant was also flavorless, which had been our favorite during our last visit. The tiramisu was the only real delicious element to our meal. Disappointing to say the least.

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    Bill

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    Good chicken parm and pasta and Italian creme brûlée but service s little slow not really very warm and friendly. Overall good not great.

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    Patrick

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    A nicer Italian restaurant, thats not over done. Food was perfect. Would have given the food more stars if I could. You have to enter through Owen ordinary doors to access.

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    NWDC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    Food is excellence but service needs a lot of help. My boyfriend and I dined at restaurant with another couple at the restaurant on Friday night. From the beginning at check in table the service was just not up to par or fit the style of restaurant. This is old school Italian with servers that lack the knowledge or personality of what that means. The food is exceptional and we will definitely go back but hope the service with soon be on par with the food.

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    Leenda

    Washington DC

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was our first time here so our expectations were fairly low. However, we had a wonderful evening and will return many times, I’m sure. Be advised that while the food is delicious, the portions are HUGE. Consider sharing, or plan to take half of your meal home. The menu is somewhat limited, but the choices are all appealing. I had the trout piccata which was delicious. My companion ordered the chicken parm, which was also delicious and came with a “side” of spaghetti marinara in a very large bowl. For an appetizer, we had the fried calamari - perfectly cooked - but even that was so large we couldn’t finish it. Our server, Pascal, was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu items. All of the serving staff were very welcoming. The atmosphere is warm, old school Italian - very pleasant. Caruso’s Grocery is an extremely welcome addition to Rockville’s pretty dreary restaurant scene.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Very pleased. Will be back.

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    JudyC

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    I've been wanting to eat at the Capitol Hill location so I was delighted that the Pike & Rose restaurant opened. It looks like they need more time in getting settled in terms of service. As other reviews noted, the service was subpar from the time we entered the restaurant until we left. The food was as good as I hoped it would be. I'll give it a few more months and try again.

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    Tyler

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    I really enjoyed the food and how it was played. My wife and I came on Valentine’s Day. The ambience is also really nice, low light and good sound level. No loud background music playing which is good. They need to polish the service a little bit. We had what seemed like 4 different servers.

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36. TF

    TomF

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Wonderful!

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience4

    I was expecting the Valentines Day “experience” to offer a different menu. Instead I paid $70 for three courses that would have cost less than $50 and felt like a fool. It didn’t even come with drinks or wine! The staff was amazing - attentive, kind and friendly - but the food was okay and the pricing felt like a scam. Unfortunately I won’t be back.

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    Andy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3

    Paid for Valentines Day special and expected more of an experience. Instead, it felt like I just prepaid for a limited menu. I wish Caruso shared the Valentine’s Day menu on the website when I pre-paid online.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience1

    Overall needs work. Olive Garden has better value and food. First and last as a consumer

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    JosephD

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Caruso's was very close to hitting a basis loaded,, walk off home run tonight. From the moment we entered, Benjamin greeted us and eventually turned us over to Zoe. She's definitely one of the best servers we've ever encountered. I've seen enough reviews on the food and don't have anything to add. All the food, a lot of it, was "to die for". I have to say, there was a glitch though. Maybe it's my fault for not asking and following up. When we made the reservation, I was told it was a valentine special menu. $180 per couple...prepaid. My card was charged $185.18. Our server after seating us said it was $70 per person. Another server later said the same thing to another couple seated next to us. There is no math, I can use to get from $140 to $185. Then we ordered 1 mix drink, $12 and an Iced Tea, $9.00. The tea was $3.00 initially and then 2 refills, totaling $9.00. The drink total was a separate $22.71 paid at the table. I have to say. I am a little bothered by this pricing inconsistency. Hence the value score being a 3 out of 5. This issue would not keep me from returning, but I don't imagine I'd ever pre-pay again, not here.

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