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San Lorenzo, Washington, DC

San Lorenzo

4.8
4.8
90 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Come in and feel transported to the streets of Italy with the beautiful stucco walls and black and white photos of the chef/owner’s quaint hometown. Chef Massimo believes in creating dishes that honor the heritage and flavors of his native Tuscany. The magic of this cuisine is the exceptional preparation — fresh, simple ingredients paired with unique herbs and seasonings for a taste that’s anything but simple. With over 30 years of culinary training - Chef Massimo delivers homemade pastas, sauces, Florentine steak, veal, lamb, fresh fish and exceptional risotto.

Stay tuned for the not-to-be missed tasting menus offered nightly. Also inquire about the unique communal wine lunch experiences on Saturday afternoons that can be booked only directly with management because they book up quickly. If you enjoy dining in Chef Massimo’s ‘San Lorenzo’ home - know he will also come to your home for special occasions or even travel with you within the US and Italy.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (202) 588-8954

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Massimo Fabbri

  • Catering

    We offer an array of catering options from full service dinners cooked in your home with linens, plates, etc. for 6- 100 individuals or even pick-up or delivery for corporate lunches, birthdays, or family dinners to incl. sandwiches, meat & cheese trays, Tuscan rubbed ribs or risotto.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer a beautiful space for your special occasion whether day or night. We are a favorite for celebrating birthdays and anniversaries - whether at one of our standard tables along the white brick walls reminiscent of Tuscany or in our private dining space which accommodates 12-20 people. Buyout options are also available for up to 85 people.

  • Neighborhood

    Shaw

  • Cross street

    We are located on 9th Street NW between N & O Streets.

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    We are 2 blocks North of the Convention Center and Mt Vernon Plaza metro.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • WINE FLIGHTS - Come Fly with Us!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Come experience the different regions of Italy with a tour of our Italian Wines surrounded by walls that look all too similar to those of romantic Tuscany. Explore our wine list with a selection of 5 wines for $50/person - these include sparkling wines such as Prosecco and Franciacorta, white wines such as Pecorino, Petite Arvine, and Trebbiano, and red wines such as Brunello, Super Tuscan and Primitivo. Come to the bar @ Happy Hour or call in for other available times. And for a real treat, pair the wines with the chef's 4 or 6 course tasting menu (includes vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options). If you're lucky, chef may come out and taste with you and share some insights into pairing and stories about the wine makers he has met.

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What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Italian

  • District of Columbia

    Italian

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic doing experience from hostess to dessert.
  2. MiriamG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best restaurant I have been in DC so far. The food is extremely good and everyone is so nice! I will go back very often
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Th meal was excellent and I would highly recommend the restaurant
  4. NiceNightOut

    Seattle

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome again!! Fresh prosciutto. Perfect pasta! Amazing pork and halibut! Desserts were amazing to end the night!
  5. Hane

    Washington DC

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We arrived right after our reservation time and were told our seats weren’t ready yet. As we stood by the door they asked if we wanted cocktails, and then decided there wasn’t enough space for us up front. They asked to show us to where we could wait- which turned out to be the hallway to the bathroom. After bring us a drink there we stood there for maybe another 15-20 minutes until our seats became available (about 30 after the reservation) Minor apology was made, but felt like they could have tried a little harder and comped a drink or a dessert for having to awkwardly stand in a hallway holding a drink They also forgot one of our sides. Food was good but a bit overpriced.
  6. Manana

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always‼️
  7. motif

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very nice experience with excellent ambience, delicious food in outstanding service. I would highly recommend coming here, and it provides some variety from the normal restaurants in DC.
  8. annemarie

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, old school Italian ambiance. Staff was very attentive and the chef prepared a requested item that wasn’t on the menu. Highly recommend
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Italian food in town.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely amazing and the service was impeccable. Everything was cooked and flavored to perfection.
  11. TonyC

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A must if you want authentic Italian!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food!
  13. ohmom

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely dinner at the bar. Great spot for a cozy Sunday night date. We had the calamari, zucchini flowers, and two pastas. All was amazing. The wine list is extensive and they have some really good whiskeys. Definitely recommend.
  14. Andrew

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance and great food!
  15. LeJuanS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New Years dinner with my wife
  16. OmnivorousFoodie

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is our new, go to, reliably delicious restaurant. The service is impeccable and food amazing. We splurged and ordered the 6-course chef’s menu and every dish was great, a few over the top OMG tasty! Try the wine pairings as well. Although not listed on the menu, they have this option. All wines were great and most paired exquisitely with the food that it came with. Be prepared for more than just a little 3 oz pour. Oh no. They are very generous on their pours. I think the only thing I could say that could improve upon our evening was the timing of service. Sometimes the wines would come before the dish and vice versa, which is fine, but we wanted someone to explain to us what we were being served, as well as the wine, and why the wine was selected. That did occur, but sometimes we had to wait for someone for the explanation after the dish was quickly placed in front of us by a server. We love San Lorenzo and the details that are paid attention to. We cannot wait to bring our friends to share in this spectacular experience.
  17. ChristopherF

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good. I enjoyed the taste of the Ravioli. I don’t recall if I had Tuscany style of food before, but it exceeded my expectations. The server was friendly and able to make great suggestions! It was my wife’s birthday and they made it special!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was liked being back in Italy…the food was delicious, courses were perfect amounts, presentation of each dish was beautiful. Each wine paring was marvelous. The services from the moment we arrived to the ending of our meal was top notch. Thank you for making Christmas Eve special.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Meet my brother
  20. NiceNightOut

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience again! Had the ravioli, lobster risotto, and the halibut. Absolutely the best pasta in the city. Perfect. Service is amazing. We love San Lorenzo's and will keep returning. Highest recommendation!
  21. MikeB

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was exquisite! Service, excellent! I’ll be back.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love their pappardelle pasta and great wine choices! Also we loved their tiramisu! Also great service!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    San Lorenzo was recommended by a friend and did not disappoint. From the hands-off tasting menu experience to the knowledgeable wine pairing recs, we had a great night, leaving full and happy. Props to Christina for her guidance and welcoming demeanor. We will definitely be back when our family visits to treat them to some delicious food in an atmosphere that allows us to converse and connect.
  24. NiceNightOut

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Again, San Lorenzo lived up to its five star rating. Fresh Prosciutto for an appetizer. Squash soup was amazing and the Rabbit Ragu was impressive again. Finished off with a coffee and some Grappa to make the night complete. Met the owner and his wife who are both very nice and personable. Overall, San Lorenzo is a perfect night out and well work a visit!!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely fantastic food and server. We are definitely going back.
  26. FrancescoB

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great italian food
  27. PA2DCDiner

    Washington DC

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious fresh pasta and drinks.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got the chefs menu and it was outstanding, as was the wine (recommended by our server). Great evening
  29. DuaneB

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    The food was fantastic. Tables for two were very close together so without trying I could hear the conversation on both sides of our table. It was so loud I had a hard time hearing our server.
  30. NiceNightOut

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were totally in line with all the previous ratings for San Lorenzo. We had the prosciutto freshly sliced before our eyes. The rabbit ragu was amazing and the pasta was made that day in the kitchen. Amazing! Perfect ambiance. My wife had the Prosecco spritzer and we finished with the pork loin sliced and grilled to perfection. The staff was so helpful. Overall perfect 5 star experience!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Definitely recommend - this was one of the best meals I’ve had in DC! The service was great, extremely friendly and very accommodating. Will absolutely be going back.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff, amazing food.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and atmosphere were very good. It was a little loud, and tables were fairly close together but not much else could be done about that given the space. Pasta was great! Proteins were a little dry but flavor was on point.
  34. PamH

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A friend told me it was one of her favorite restaurants and we must go. So we did and we were not disappointed.
  35. MosaicFan

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    All but one table was reserved for large groups. Felt out of place. The halibut was a bit dry.
  36. SamS

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious meal! The staff was fantastic and the food was amazing! Everything was so flavorful and tasty. I loved their butternut squash soup of the day so much I ordered it again instead of dessert. I want to go back the next time I visit DC.

    San LorenzoResponded on October 14, 2022Thank you - it was our pleasure!

  37. JoeC

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christina the GM was great! She made the meal memorable with good conversation.

    San LorenzoResponded on October 14, 2022Thank you - it was so nice to have you! We hope to see you again soon!

  38. OmnivorousFoodie

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience both from the excellent service and by the quality of the food. We ordered the 6-course chef’s tasting menu and each course was flavorful and executed on point. We ordered the wine pairings too and they were very accommodating with our questions and engagement. We took a chance at booking a table at San Lorenzo to celebrate our 8th Anniversary and we are so glad we did!! What a neighborhood gem!!!

    San LorenzoResponded on October 14, 2022Thank you for the kind words. We really enjoyed being a part of our special dinner. We look forward to hosting you again!

  39. RonP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply amazing food, fresh, great ingredients and cooked to perfection! Will 100% be back on my next DC visit.
  40. VinR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The pasta lunch portion (Parpadelle with Rabbit Ragu) was tiny. For $26 too little food, maybe 80 gr of pasta. The pasta as product was good. The Ragu was no ragu, but a type of dry minced meat. I do understand that prices have to increased, but this is no reason to abuse your customers with tiny portions - the cost of my portion was not more than $3 for. $26 plate.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

San Lorenzo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 588-8954.

San Lorenzo is rated 4.8 stars by 90 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 27 times today
Google Map for San Lorenzo

1316 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4208

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    We are located on 9th Street NW between N & O Streets.

  • Neighborhood

    Shaw

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    We are 2 blocks North of the Convention Center and Mt Vernon Plaza metro.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • Executive chef

    Massimo Fabbri

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (202) 588-8954

  • Catering

    We offer an array of catering options from full service dinners cooked in your home with linens, plates, etc. for 6- 100 individuals or even pick-up or delivery for corporate lunches, birthdays, or family dinners to incl. sandwiches, meat & cheese trays, Tuscan rubbed ribs or risotto.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer a beautiful space for your special occasion whether day or night. We are a favorite for celebrating birthdays and anniversaries - whether at one of our standard tables along the white brick walls reminiscent of Tuscany or in our private dining space which accommodates 12-20 people. Buyout options are also available for up to 85 people.

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