Caruso's Grocery - DC

Name: Caruso's Grocery - DC
Address: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003-3030
Telephone: (202) 661-0148
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1113 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Sep 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 70 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location.

Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.

Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here.

A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Market Cuisine
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 661-0148
Website
http://www.carusosgrocery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Matt Adler

Location
1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-3030
Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill
Cross Street
14th and Pennsylvania Ave SE<br />(Entrance is on 14th Street)
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Potomac Avenue
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Italian
District of Columbia
Best Overall
District of Columbia
Best Value
District of Columbia
Italian

1,113 Reviews

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Olivia
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great first experience. Went for a friends birthday dinner and the food was amazing! Service was great as well. The hostess was so kind. Overall- I’ll be back!
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Ana
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating our anniversary and they took great care of us.
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Surya Vir
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Pasta! Classic American-Italian food. Wine selections is also top-notch and well valued. Specials are too die for— our highlight!
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Pat
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The calamari breading was a bit heavy, but fresh and good. Everything else way absolutely great! Not a single bottle of wine under $50 which was surprising and disappointing, but food prices were pretty reasonable. I will absolutely go back.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your honest feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the rest of your meal and found the food to be great. We appreciate your comments on the calamari and our wine list. We’re excited to have you back and look forward to providing an even better experience next time!
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Michael
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome authentic Italian eatery! Great service excellent food.
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Scott
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Picked this pace for dinner on a getaway to DC and I will 100% be back as soon as I am in town again. The food was excellent and service was perfect. I highly recommend a visit.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for choosing us during your DC getaway! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be perfect. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back the next time you’re in town!
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Christopher
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our server was very kind and knowledgeable and was a pleasure. I was a little disappointed that we were seated at a high top in the bar when I had requested dining room seating. The food was fine. I thought the chicken parm was a little on the thin side. And the pasta was very much overcooked. The linguini and clams was pretty tasty, nice and light. The Nutella cannoli was delicious. All in and all it was a nice night out with a good vibe and a great waiter. Will try it again.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on August 31, 2024
Hello Christopher, Thank you for taking the time to send this feedback. We took a look at your reservation and It appears you chose a high-top table when you made the reservation. We do our best to honor requests but seating you in the dinning room last night would have meant displacing someone who had booked in there specifically - which we feel would be unfair. We are also sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the chicken Parm, our chefs do take extra time and attention to get it nice and thin as that's our preferred way of serving it. We completely understand that may not be to everyone's liking and would definitely recommend another of our many dishes on your return visit! Thank you again for reaching out and hope to see you again soon! Caruso's Team
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have an awesome experience here! They even gave us complimentary limoncello to celebrate our birthday! Great food and ambiance
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us! We’re so happy to hear that you had an awesome experience and enjoyed the complimentary limoncello. It’s great to know you loved the food and ambiance as well! We can’t wait to welcome you back for more special moments.
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Lucas
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and dining experience. Small and intimate interior, great drinks, and friendly staff. The spicy Neapolitan ragu was amazing.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for sharing such kind words! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the intimate atmosphere, our drinks, and the friendly service. It’s wonderful to hear that the spicy Neapolitan ragu was a hit! We look forward to having you back for another incredible dining experience.
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Ryan
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Incredible food and great service!! Will continue to return here over and over.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear that both the food and service keep you coming back. It’s always a pleasure to have you with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back time and time again!
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FAQs

Caruso's Grocery - DC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 661-0148.

Caruso's Grocery - DC is rated 4.9 stars by 1113 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Sep 12, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 70 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-3030

Additional information

Cross Street
14th and Pennsylvania Ave SE<br />(Entrance is on 14th Street)
Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Market Cuisine
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Potomac Avenue
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Matt Adler
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.carusosgrocery.com/
Phone number
(202) 661-0148

Caruso's Grocery - DC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 1,113 people are saying

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FAQs

Does Caruso's Grocery - DC offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Order delivery or takeout

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