Il Piatto

Name: Il Piatto
Address: 900 16th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20006
Telephone: (202) 506-3833
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

443 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Il Piatto is the modern expression of the classic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a selection of antipasto, pastas, gnocchi, and more!

Our private dining package seats 35 guests or holds a reception for 50 guests. With a view of the wine cellar, our Italian restaurant is perfect for all kinds of events.

Il Piatto is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour.
*Please note, we serve brunch on holiday Mondays and the 4th of July*

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 506-3833
Website
http://ilpiattodc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Our chic private dining room offers an intimate experience with a view of our expansive wine cellar. The room comfortably seats 37 guests or can accommodate 55 guests reception style.
Private party contact
Jordan Hammes: (202) 506-3833

Location
900 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
I (Eye) street NW
Parking details
There are multiple garages on I St NW and as well as street/meter parking. We do not offer valet parking.
Public transit
McPherson Square, White House exit - Blue, Orange and Silver Line<br /><br />Farragut North - Red Line<br /><br />Farragut West - Blue, Orange and Silver Line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 443 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

443 Reviews

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MelanieL
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience5
Nice spot. I got fettuccine with sausage it was very salty but the flavor was okay. I was surprised that the restaurant puts a 20% surcharge on every bill. They say it is to increase the staff’s wages above DC minimum but I think the restaurant should pay its staff a fair wage, not artificially reduce their prices and then make customers foot the bill for their payroll.
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SeanG
Milwaukee
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food at a reasonable price. Clean and quiet atmosphere with attentive staff. But of a problem when everyone is paying on separate checks and some have government credit cards. Had to do some math and negotiating which seems unnecessary especially in DC where go travel expenses like meals are on a government card. Meatballs (2) for $5.00 upcharge were small and prepackaged. No Parmesan cheese anywhere to be found. But overall a good place I’d go to again.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience5
The ambiance was great. Great bottomless mimosa/ brunch deal. The presentation of the food was nice, but the appetizer and entree was luke warm at best. The mimosas were great, and the chocolate mousse was delicious. The server was okay. Seemed like he was trying to influence us into getting the same kind of mimosa. That way he could bring a pitcher vs him bringing each person a different flavor. I’m not sure I’d try again.
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JulieS
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience5
Lovely place. Bathroom was missing a toilet seat ;-(
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GinaB
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
It was Not authentic Italian food, atmosphere or menu.
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Sunni
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience5
Service and ambiance was nice. The food was bland
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CJinDC
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
The waiter was very nice, but he was seriously overworked and the restaurant was severely understaffed. It took a while between the waiter’s visits because he was essentially responsible for a large portion (if not close to all) of the customers dining. The pricing was fair, but when you factor in the service fee and tipping on top of that, it basically equals out to the same price of brunch anywhere else in the city.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Halil and Tuana were amazing. They made our experience unforgettable and we will be back very soon.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place and great staff ! 100% will return
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
Beware a 20% surcharge is added to your bill, regardless of the size of your party. Our server said the charge doesn’t go to him, so either way it’s ridiculous. And it took over half an hour to get that ridiculous check. Will not go back.
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KathleenD
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, the staff kind, efficient and very sweet, and parking was easy. The food was served quickly but not so we ever felt rushed - it was just a lovely experience.
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AlexaD
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible service, by one of our favorites from Ottoman Taverna. The food was divine and the portions were perfect. I love the flavor options for mimosas. Thank you so much for a phenomenal experience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The brunch deal was (almost) such a great price. Bottomless mimosas and a 3 course meal for $35. The passion fruit mimosas were amazing. Loved the risotto starter. We shared desserts around the table because they were all so flavorful. Beware: this place slaps on a 20% automatic service charge. Only 4% goes to your waiter. Wish they would be upfront about this or just build the cost into their prices. It felt a scummy.
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Susan
Washington DC
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
The restaurant often has brunch on holidays and, with out of town visitors, we thought it would be great to bring them to DC for a meal and for a quick walk to the White House. While our food was delicious, the preparation and service was poor. We had two children in our 6 person party, yet they gave us Bottomless Brunch menus (without asking). They also took a very long time to come to our table to ask for our order. It was as if they weren't ready to open the restaurant. I've enjoyed this restaurant for lunch and dinner in the past but I'm not sure I would go to the brunch
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
After being a bit too cold inside, we chose a seat outside. We should have stayed inside due to being swarmed by mosquitos, but that is no fault to the restaurant. Food and drinks were great, however we were not please to see 20% service fee added to a bill of 2 people. We couldn’t get a straight answer if that was all for our server or if they split it among others at the restaurant. We left an additional tip, but our bill was over $150 for $40 restaurant week menus.
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Mack
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
bottomless brunch was such a great deal! would definitely recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was me and my girlfriend first time coming here, the service was great, our waiter Halil was great, overall I rate the foods 6/10! We loved the meatball and polenta, as well as the calamari, the French toast however wasn’t all that good, very sweet and all drenched in mascarpone cheese and cream which made it soggy, so I don’t recommend that, other than that, our experience was good!👍😊
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Mayapappaya
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Really loved the selection for dc restaurant week. We have the rigatoni and the chicken Parmesan. We finish the meal that a cheesecake. Having the Prosecco made it even more special. I would return again. Thank you for the great service and food!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience5
service was slow and the food wasnt great. decent prices
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Everything was great except for the main course. I felt It could’ve been better. The appetizer was AMAZING! 10/10 recommend. The sauce on the poached eggs tasted like yogurt which is my only reason for 4/5 stars.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Poor service. 20% service charge and the waiter said that wasn't enough for his tip? Do they want to charge us 40%??
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Makayla
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was lovely, everything was divine definitely a wonderful visit and stop during restaurant week.
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Foodieg
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience3
Very Poor service. Servers need training. Staff and servers need training.
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Willy
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We were there for restaurant week. Our first course was the meatballs which were excellent. Nicely cooked, generous quantity, over a bed of polenta. The house made fresh bread was delicious. Main course was salmon with a diced tomato topping. Also on a generous bed of polenta. Very tasty and flavorful. Although my wife's was a bit overcooked, mine was cooked just right. For dessert my wife had the cheesecake which she loved. Very creamy and a generous portion. I had the chocolate mousse which was good but not as much chocolate as I would have liked. Also was a rather modest size. Service was excellent and attentive. Oliver went out of his way to meet all of our requirements. We ate outside on the patio which was very nice and uncrowded.
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AaronS
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There was a 20% fee on the end of the check that the waiter said did not go to the waiters. This seemed like a bait and switch.
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HelloKitty
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great experience, the food was very good and service was great!
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Smartcat
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Restaurant Week selections were excellently prepared and tasty.
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NoVAAnnie
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We came for the restaurant week luncheon special and enjoyed lovely appetizer or arugula salad, espertly prepared pasta, and salmon on a bed of polenta and zucchini, garnished with asparagus and tomato coulis. Dessert was ice cream. Marvelous food! Service was friendly and attentive but unobtrusive. Handsome decor and not too noisy even with most tables filled. In a very nice area two blocks from the White House. Note, there is a mandatory 20% service charge added to the menu prices. This is not a tip for the waiters.
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MarkB
London
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very relaxed atmosphere.. a spacious interior. As it was a Sunday evening it was not overly business, the service was excellent. Food was delicious (Chicken Marsala and the Carbonara). The wine was perfect and not expensive. Would definitely recommend it.
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AJRovster
Tucson
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
Just about as average as it can get. The food was ‘cooked’ and edible. Not memorable.
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GreatFrench
Washington DC
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Very good food. Service a bit uneven, with need for more training and refinement.
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Leslie
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
I liked the service fee built in the check. I did not liked being verbally encouraged to give additional tip.
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KristenB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
There was a 20% Service Fee, which we were aware of and planned to tip well over, however (after running our cars) the Server said “ I wanted to be sir you know that the 20% service charge does not go to me, so you would need to tip to me directly”. We were taken back by this- We told the poor kids that his boss should include servers in that fee & it didn’t feel like to add a tip on after already being charged 20%
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Kaja
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food, great weather for outside dining.
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Susan
London
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our dinner at Il Piatto! Fabulous arancini (best we’ve ever had), bread, gnocchi and lamb chops. The limoncello pans cotta was light and delicious. The service was great and so is the location (near the White House).
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience2
They were basically rushing us out of the restaurant, despite there being barely anyone else there. Really pushy service & insanely quick for a “nice” restaurant
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Alexandra
Bath
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service was quick and the waitress attentive. We felt welcomed as soon as we were seated.
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Chris
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
I came here for a birthday celebration with 10 people, and we were served by a great team! The food was basic, but good Italian dishes, and perfect for what we were looking for.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful staff. Wonderful food. Great place for a special night with our extended family.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant was beautiful and the food was amazing!
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FAQs

Il Piatto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-3833.

Il Piatto is rated 4.3 stars by 443 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

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

900 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
I (Eye) street NW
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are multiple garages on I St NW and as well as street/meter parking. We do not offer valet parking.
Public transit
McPherson Square, White House exit - Blue, Orange and Silver LineFarragut North - Red LineFarragut West - Blue, Orange and Silver Line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://ilpiattodc.com/
Phone number
(202) 506-3833
Private party facilities
Our chic private dining room offers an intimate experience with a view of our expansive wine cellar. The room comfortably seats 37 guests or can accommodate 55 guests reception style.
Private party contact
Jordan Hammes: (202) 506-3833

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Il Piatto

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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What 443 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Il Piatto offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Il Piatto restaurant rated?

Is Il Piatto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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