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The Dining room at Alta Strada in Washington, DC - Alta Strada- DC, Washington, DC

Alta Strada- DC

4.6
4.6
795 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Alta Strada serves authentic, Italian food in the vibrant neighborhood of Mount Vernon Triangle in the heart of Washington, DC. Alta Strada was born from the simple wish to share great ingredients, honored flavors, and a warm welcome with neighbors and friends. Always expect housemade pasta, authentic Italian classics, and great reds (cocktails too)—all enjoyed in our dining rooms, patio spaces, or in the comfort of your own home. Alta Strada's full bar, shady patio and welcoming dining room are a short stroll from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 15 times today
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (202) 629-4662

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Michael Schlow

  • Catering

    From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to Alta Strada. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember. To learn more about catering please email info@altastrada-cityvista.com.

  • Private party facilities

    From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to us. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember.

  • Private party contact

    The Events Team: (202) 629-4662

  • Neighbourhood

    Mount Vernon Square

  • Cross Street

    K Street, NW between 4th and 5th Street

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    Just a few blocks from both the Green/Yellow (Mt. Vernon Sq./Convention Center & Gallery Place/Chinatown) and Red lines (Gallery Place/Chinatown) of the Metro.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 795 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • District of Columbia

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  1. NancyM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Friendly and professional service. Excellent food. Overall great experience.

    Alta Strada- DCResponded 2 days agoHi Nancy, We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience here so much. Hope to see you again soon! - The Alta Strada Family

  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super good food and great portions. Prices are great compared to others near here!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Food was OK for the price
  4. yummy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing amazing food, some of the best food I've ever eaten. The best Tiramisu I have ever had. Will be going back regularly for sure.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Maître d’ found us a quiet booth where we were treated to an efficient, effervescent, knowledgeable waiter who provided us with an outstanding Italian dinner.

    Alta Strada- DCResponded 2 days agoWe're thrilled to know you had an outstanding time here. Hope to see you again soon. - The Alta Strada Family

  6. ghost23

    Cincinnati

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service, accommodated food allergy without sacrificing taste. Friends went back 2nd time so enjoyed

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on May 11, 2023Thank you for your wonderful comment about your experience here. Hope to see you again soon! - The Alta Strada City Vista Family

  7. JoeK

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Fairly decent Italian. I thought the spicy marina was very good, but everything else was slightly better than average. I would dine here again. No frills.
  8. JaredW

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific food and service! Breads, risotto, and tiramisu all terrific.

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on May 11, 2023Hi Jared, We're so happy to hear you had such a great time, and enjoyed the risotto and tiramisu so much. Come see us again soon!

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was the most kind I have ever experienced, the food was amazing for the price. 10/10 would come back.

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on May 12, 2023Thank you so much for your lovely words about our staff! Hope to see you again soon! - The Alta Strada City Vista Family

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Italian food and great service! Thanks Israel and Ben plus the busboy!

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on May 11, 2023Thank you for your glowing comment about us! We would love to see you again soon! - The Alta Strada City Vista Family

  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal and incredible staff! Caleb is an outstanding server!!! So knowledgeable, helpful, and warm.

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on May 11, 2023We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with us to such a great extent! We think Caleb is pretty awesome as well! Hope you come see us soon. - The Alta Strada City Vista Family

  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great but the service was the star of this experience. Incredible people, we will absolutely be back!

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on May 11, 2023Thank you so much for your glowing comment about our service, and that it was the highlight of your experience! - The Alta Strada City Vista Family

  13. DupontEater

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Definitely recommend you visit Alta Strada! I'm glad I finally did because the pasta dishes (ravioli & rigatoni), appetizers (garlic bread & broccoli), and dessert (tiramisu) were all delicious and made with noticeable care. The service was particularly impressive with a very thoughtful team and a generous birthday treat. Will be back!

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on May 11, 2023Thank you so much for recommending us, and raving about the handmade ravioli and our famous garlic bread! We're so happy to hear you had a great birthday celebration here. See you soon! - The Alta Strada City Vista Family

  14. Chris

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was amazing! Overall experience was great! The only knock I have against the restaurant is the price per glass for red wine - very expensive without a lesser expensive option which I would consider $12-15/glass.

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on May 12, 2023Hi Chris, We're so happy to hear you had a wonderful time! Hope to see you again soon! - The Alta Strada City Vista Family

  15. janaeL

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    It was my first time at Alta Strada and I would definitely come back! The food was delicious and our service was great. Everything was seasoned and well portioned for the price. It was a pretty chill environment in dim lighting. Very romantic! I ordered the garlic bread, grilled octopus appetizer, and short rib and polenta. The tiramisu was divine!

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on May 12, 2023Hi Janae, We're glad you had such a wonderful experience, and enjoyed the garlic bread so much! Come see us again soon! - The Alta Strada City Vista Family

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service and it was nice sitting outside!

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on April 14, 2023We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time here so much, and look forward to your next visit! - Alta Strada City Vista Family

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Service was nice, wait staff was considerate. Food was well prepared
  18. cpar

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    We sat outside on a beautiful day recently, which was great. All staff we interacted with was wonderful, but the food itself was fairly tasteless. I was surprised that the restaurant overall had received such high ratings. We ordered two pasta dishes and a salad. Nothing was memorable, which was too bad. I wouldn't go back.

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on May 12, 2023Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and we are truly sorry it was not up to our standards. We would like the chance to make it up to you. Please email us at info@altastrada-cityvista

  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was great, I arrived earlier than my date and he was patient, attentive and a really nice person. The food was AMAZING, 5/5 and as Italians we would come again.

    Alta Strada- DCResponded on April 14, 2023We're thrilled to hear that you are so happy with your experience! Hope to see you again soon! - The Alta Strada City Vista Family

  20. PMCNW

    Portland

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The ambiance of this place is inviting and clean. The service was slow but accurate. The portions are huge. The food ranged from overly salty to completely bland.
  21. PatriciaO

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Dario, was excellent. The food was delicious. The wine was good but expensive. I’m sure there’s a reason, but I don’t like the fact that there’s a charge for reservations. I’d definitely recommend this restaurant and will be back next time I’m in DC.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The appetizer(calamari) was good, the pasta wasn’t the best and the vanilla gelato was the worst gelato I’ve ever had in my life it tasted like it had garlic season and like meat, tasted very old as if it been in the freezer for months and I let the manager know but he could care less. Overall the experience was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a restaurant and I’ve been there before a couple of months ago and it was not like what I experienced yesterday.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good casual Italian spot. Nothing fancy — more like a neighborhood reliable. Good food, reasonable prices, very accommodating of food allergies. Good for groups & families.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We came to celebrate my birthday and it was a great time. I ordered the Caico e Pepe. It was good but maybe just a little too peppery for my liking. At the end of the meal, they surprised me with three very delicious cannolis! I would come back!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food at Alta strata reminds one of eating in Italy. Absolutely delicious!
  26. UberMiaoMiao

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    This restaurant is a gem in this convention center neighborhood. We appreciate the availability of table at the last minute even amid a big convention. Perhaps it is a best kept secret of the neighborhood. Anyhow, we were very happy with our food and beer. The pasta with mushroom and truffle oil was the most memorable. The signature garlic bread is a must as well. We will bring our family here in the future.
  27. LizI

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was excellent and the food was great. Didn’t totally love the mushroom bruschetta but everything else was top notch and not overly priced
  28. JamesD

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had googled top rated restaurants near our hotel on K street and my son loves Italian. Alta Strada was the top rated Italian restaurant and it’s obvious why. The food was amazing! Literally the best Italian food I’ve ever had and I’m a foodie! Service was impeccable! We’d go there again and again if we lived in DC!!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really loved this place. The location was great, the serving staff was so nice, and the food was amazing. On top of this, my party ordered something after the bill was delivered and one of the wait staff took it upon himself to pay for it. Truly amazing people and I will be coming back here again.
  30. chip

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was lovely to return to Alta Strada since before the pandemic. The energy on a cool, wet Friday night was electric. Almost every table was full by 7. While it is no longer on the permanent menu, our server, Roger, was able to get the kitchen to provide a deliciously satisfying cacio e pepe - for us to split - along with the special pizza (white pizza with broccoli rabe and sausage). The host was welcoming and circulated throughout the evening - EXACTLY what a proper host should do! Seemed to be many locals and returning diners - always a good sign. We will be among them going forward.
  31. Winifred

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect! Lovely service food was fabulous as always. I will go back whenever possible. Casual but elegant experience.
  32. KristinC

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    All of our food was really tasty and server was friendly and attentive. Only reason for 4 stars is I would have expected a better ambiance for a newer restaurant at this price point. Felt a little bare bones.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Woo! So fun. Italian food is good!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Staff didn’t have good communication. Food was just okay and over priced.
  35. lindab

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great neighborhood restaurant
  36. JoeG

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. Need to bring back the bolognese!! Lol
  37. DanielleK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole experience was 5 stars! Food is delicious, staff is incredibly competent and polite, ambiance is enjoyable. Definitely recommend and try their new menu.
  38. mservedio67

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, a bit spicy for my daughter though.
  39. Jimmy

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We really enjoyed our first visit here. The food is excellent and very friendly attentive service. It's a little on the noisy side but comfortable.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places when we go to DC

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Alta Strada- DC using the Order Online button. Alta Strada- DC also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 629-4662.

Alta Strada- DC is rated 4.6 stars by 795 OpenTable diners.

Alta Strada- DC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Alta Strada- DC

465 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    K Street, NW between 4th and 5th Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Mount Vernon Square

  • Hours of Operation

    Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    Just a few blocks from both the Green/Yellow (Mt. Vernon Sq./Convention Center & Gallery Place/Chinatown) and Red lines (Gallery Place/Chinatown) of the Metro.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Michael Schlow

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (202) 629-4662

  • Catering

    From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to Alta Strada. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember. To learn more about catering please email info@altastrada-cityvista.com.

  • Private party facilities

    From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to us. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember.

  • Private party contact

    The Events Team: (202) 629-4662

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