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   umcp2011

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

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   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on June 18, 2015

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   This restaurant was incorrectly listed as an Italian restaurant on Open Table. It had one pasta dish that I can remember and it came out tasting somewhat cold/old, the meatballs tasted as like they were purchased in bulk, frozen. Overall, slightly disappointed. This "restaurant" is much more of a dive bar. Ordered a glass of wine which certainly tasted like it had been from a bottle open behind the bar for a few days. Would not come here for a nice or even quiet dinner - as many other patrons were very loudly playing the bocce and connect four games.

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   nesrobin4

   Washington DC

   40 reviews

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   4.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on April 25, 2015

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   My friend and I enjoyed our dinners. I think there is a disconnect between the online menu versus the actual menu, but I was able to enjoy the roasted chicken. Since the menu changes each season, we look forward to coming back to taste the other meal options.

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   smkb

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 25, 2015

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   Pretty standard brunch fare with good service. Restaurant was pretty empty, but that made it an easy seating for a table of six. Coffee was rather expensive compared to food.

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   jmg0354

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on April 18, 2015

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   Excellent service. All 6 members of our party ordered differently and were quite satisfied.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

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   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 9, 2015

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   Nice Neighborhood bar to relax and have a drink. Spaghetti with meatballs are quite tasty. Opera on tap was a unique experience and the venue was very appropriate.

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   AbbyDog

   Washington DC

   53 reviews

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   5.0

   53 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2015

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   I went to Vendetta for the jazz brunch with the Captones, held on the first Sunday of every month. The brunch menu features lots of comfort food with some Italian flare, and the band did an excellent job with classics like Our Love Is Here to Stay and even La Vie en Rose. Thoroughly enjoyable!

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   Dulce1281

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 4, 2015

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   The concept is nice, but when a group of 5 of us arrived for brunch, there was a very LOUD band playing. For brunch, seriously? We're talking drums so loud and a singer singing at the top of his voice so that I couldn't even hear the person across from me at the tiny table. I wasn't hungover (hadn't even been drinking the night before), and although the music was good, it quickly gave me a pounding headache and defeated the purpose of having brunch there. The food also comes in wire baskets with tissue/wax paper in them, which was acceptable for serving burgers and fries, but definitely not for my sausage and biscuits. (Very messy.) Other than the Hangover Sandwich (which my husband loved), all of the rest of the food was blah. And although the waiter did successfully get the band to quiet down (by dismissing the backup musicians), he was frequently absent, took a long time to take our orders, and forgot simple things (like bringing coffee out, without any sugar/cream or even offering. Then once asked, took about 15 minutes to even bring those.) Like I said, good start, good concept, but needs serious improving.

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   Stephanie

   Washington DC

   14 reviews

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   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2014

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   Prosecco on tap makes for a fantastic bottomless brunch, and the service was exceptional! Everyone on my group had a great time :)

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   wechslem

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 4, 2014

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   The food I ordered -- the grilled ceasar salad and the zucchini frieds -- were very tasty. But I ended up ordering them because I didn't really have a hankering for much else on the menu. I do wish the restaurant had more choices on the menu. And it also would have been nice to have the option of ordering a special--there were none.

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    Tabatha

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2014

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    Went for a birthday party. We had dinner and planned to get a bocce game going but were never quick enough to get to the court before someone else. Food was good. I had the vendetta burger. It was slightly overcooked but still good. The service slowed down after it got a bit busier but it wasn't impossible to place an order.

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    food4aBOSS

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2014

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    Vendetta is a great restaurant with a wonderful ambience and great service. Everyone is always so friendly and prompt with delivery of our food and drink orders. The bartender is amazing, I've never complained or had to send a drink back. My friends and I like to eat and drink at Vendetta before checking out the dance scene on H Street. If you haven't been you should check it out. If for no other reason than to enjoy 50 cent fried oysters.

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    capitolhill71

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2014

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    Both meals (chicken and calamari) were very dry and there were small bugs flying around our table since we were seared by the open front door. Don't plan to go back unless it is just for a beer.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2014

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    I wish I could say what my experience at Vendetta was, but other than standing at the host stand for 15 minutes waiting to be acknowledged I didn't have an experience. It was a serious disappointment since I was looking forward to eating here and trying a new place. It was frustrating. I even asked the bartender at one point if I should just take a table and she suggested waiting for the host. Long story short, I left annoyed. The above ratings can't really be taken into consideration since I didn't eat there.

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    RyGuy11

    Denver

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2014

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    Good atmosphere for a date night, easy for conversation and the indoor bocce court provides a nice touch

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    artjamac

    Denver

    73 reviews

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    2.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2014

    overall2food1service2ambience4

    My partner ordered chicken Marsala, but it did not taste like chicken Marsala. More like carbonara. She said there is not any wine in the sauce and the chicken is a little over dry. She's a chef herself. She knows what's good marsala is. I had Grilled eggplant involtitni. Under menu, it said "zucchini, tomatoes, porcini mushroom filling, served with chopped arugula salad." I was not expecting too SPICY tomatoes sauce in it and salad was way over dressed. Slippery greens. I sent complaints to the waitress and all i get was tons of apologies. Paid over $50 for dinner. Only good things are nice place to play bocce game & Happy hour drinks. Not planning to come to vendetta for mealtimes ever again.

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    mda559

    Washington DC

    1 review

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    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2014

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    Come for the bocci and beer.....leave for the food.

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    walkingwounded

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2014

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    Service was great but the crab brunch item was a bit blah. The potatoes and sandwich was put in a wire basket vs a plate. cute but really tough to eat. the sandwich itself was pretty but the flavor blend was off. maybe a little old bay would pick It up. nice experiment but not sure I would go back

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    SpecialK

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2014

    overall5food4service3ambience5

    Menu has changed to fit the vibrant bocci ball/ bar scene. Homemade sausage sliders, burgers, crab cakes, prosecco on tap and a great beer selection. Great desserts--try the cannoli dip.

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    SeanG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2014

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    In case you didn't know - Vendetta just changed their menu to be a bit less Italian restaurant and a bit more pub. The food was interesting and mostly tasty, but it seemed like they were still learning how to cook some of it. My hamburger was over cooked and the bacon was burnt to a crisp (which did make it easy to break off and not eat, but still), for instance. That said, the service was very friendly and helpful - and he gave us a taste of their nice limoncello. We would come back, but hope they improve the execution of their otherwise interesting menu.

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    HStreetYuppie

    Washington DC

    45 reviews

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    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2014

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    We went when this place first opened, and it leaved a lot to be desired. This is our first trip back, and we were thoroughly impressed. They revamped the whole menu, and it fits the neighborhood/clientele much better. Gotta love the vibe with the indoor bocce and decor, too.

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    jfleesh

    New York Area

    12 reviews

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    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2014

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    I liked Vendetta, but their menu is limited. They had a great selection of beer, wine, and cocktails, but only three entrees. The bocce was fun, but leagues started shortly after we arrived. Not a big deal though as our food game at the same time so it worked out! It seems like leagues are on Wednesdays, so keep that in mind for when you go.

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    hstreetrezident

    Richmond

    6 reviews

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    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2014

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    Great location awesome interior space marred by Middle of the road food and sub par distracted service by the bar tender. Bread usually comes out first, Italian food is really easy to do mediocre ( and it was ) and i shouldn't have to haul down the server on a weekend. The errant order was comped which was nice but it was a little too much given the totality of the night. A place With the presence of vendetta really has to bring it or h streets customers will chew it up and spit it out

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    Steven

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2014

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    We had a great time at Vendetta. We were four adults and one baby, and they accommodated us very well. The food was generally very good, with highlights being the Beet Salad, Octopus and the Ravioli. The calamari was a bit bland to be honest. The house red Chianti was also very good, and we all enjoyed the ambiance, friendly staff and our food. We will definitely return!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2014

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    Took my wife for drinks and dinner. Vendetta did not let us down. Friendly wait staff. Tasty food. Cool atmosphere. Bocce ball is a plus!

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    bcIsaidso

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2013

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    We had such a great time at Vendetta. We had been before for drinks with friends, but we only ordered small plates of food to share. On this last visit, we ordered delicious entrees and enjoyed other playing bocce. They have good happy hour deals that they allow you to request at the table instead of just the bar like most places. Our service was great, we had a perfect table and I thoroughly enjoyed the prosseco on tap for $4! Yay for H street.

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    rayray

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

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    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2013

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    The food was great. Service was mediocre - but it was also a Tuesday and we were not all that demanding.

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    LisaE

    Salt Lake City

    44 reviews

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    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2013

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Vendetta is a lot of fun to go to. They have a bunch of great daily deals too. I would also recommend the restaurant to vegetarians out there, even though my meat-eating friends loved it too! We didn't play bocce but it's so cool that it's an option! Also, I love that the prosecco is on tap!

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2013

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We tried this restaurant once and were taken in by their delicious in house ravoli and attentive service. Within in the week we were back with friends. Everyone's meal was suberb, from the meat dish to the coconut sorbet. Again the service was as excellent as the meal. We are happy to have found such a good restaurant in our neighborhood.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2013

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    I enjoyed playing Bocce but didn't find the food particularly strong. Service was good and wine/drinks for happy hour were good.

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    Jayuva

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    1.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2013

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    I was excited to try this place out when I walked by. But the food was not impressive. Service was slow. But the atmosphere was nice.

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    CSalinas

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2013

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    The service was amazing, the Prosecco on draft was great, and a great happy hour special! The meatball pasta dish was excellent, but the ladyfinger, creme dessert was a little bland. However, everything else was outstanding.

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    DCgal

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2013

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    Wemwent back twice in one evening - once for dinner and then for drinks after a play. They have Peroni on draft which gives them five stars in my book, and super friendly service. Had the gnocchi and red beet salad which was delicious.

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    Muddy

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2013

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    Great night out with friends. Great food and bocce as well. Will have to go back for sure.

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    nicky

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2013

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    I went with three friends. I had to return my ravioli dish - it was two giant raviolis which were so thick, they couldn't possibly ever be cooked right. I took one bite and discovered they were as heavy as lead, and tasted like cardboard. The other pasta dish at our table was so spicy, it was inedible. My other two friends shared a chicken dish that was really mediocre. We also got the fried mozzarella and fried zucchinni. The mozzarella was tasteless. I tried salting it, but the salt was stuck at the bottom of the saltshaker. Weird, and gross. They zucchinni tasted overwhelmingly of fried fish. The only thing that prevented us from sending everything back was that our waitress was really nice.

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    RayL

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2013

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    The atmosphere is casual and fun. There were some creative, well mixed cocktails on their menu. The service was average. The food was a disappointing. Fried tomato caprese salad - the fried part was too much and ruined a classic dish. Other salads were fine. Not special. A bow-tie pasta and chicken dish was highly recommended by the waitress - it was horribly over-spiced. Think spicy Tex-Mex - not Italian. The pork chop was well seasoned and tasty - but over cooked a tad. The garnish of some house made pickled peppers were nice- but also very spicy. I would definitely go back for drinks and bocce ball. I'd give them a second chance for the food but would not be my first choice.

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    Sinbad

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2013

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    Good food and service, but do not expect to be able to have a conversation in anything approaching a normal voice.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2013

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    Happy hour til 8pm inspired us to enjoy two glasses of proseco--my second glass had a slight chemical overtone--don't know if it was the wine or the glass. Caprese salad would have been better with a home grown tomato but was good. Tagliatelle was delcious and portion generous. We could hear each other talk, which is a big plus in my book! Our server was great--prompt and helpful without hovering.

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    Holly

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2013

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    We had SUCH a great surprise birthday for my boyfriend at Vendetta! They were SO accommodating to all our needs (and then some) and the service was outstanding!

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    TomTom

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2013

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    Food was uninteresting and lacked true italian flavor.

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    MsDuende

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2013

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    Vendetta is a great addition to the H Street NE dining scene. The service is outstanding, as is the food, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable. The antipasto platter is a spicy delight, and the bread comes in a little brown paper bag, along with olive oil and a lovely garlic and herb butter. The zucchini fries are thick chunks lightly breaded and fried. The standouts are the pasta -- creamy carbonara and a hearty bucatini ragu covered with sliced brisket, short ribs and sweet Italian sausage, Both absolutely delicious. Happy hour includes $4 prosecco on tap and $5 wines, and the prices apply at the table. And there are bocce courts on both floors! Take a foodie friend and enjoy a great meal.

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