Alta Strada Embassy Row

Name: Alta Strada Embassy Row
Address: 465 K St. NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001
Telephone: (202) 448-8005
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

989 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

465 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Innovative

Discover Alta Strada Embassy Row, where the flavors of Italy come alive in the heart of Washington, D.C. Created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schlow, this elegant Italian restaurant offers a refined dining experience.

Alta Strada was conceived by James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michael Schlow, opening its doors in Wellesley, Massachusetts in 2005. Since then, it has expanded to Washington DC, Connecticut, Northern Virginia, and Boston's Logan International Airport.

Each location channels Chef Schlow's dedication to all things Italian, offering a refined dining experience where guests can enjoy delicious, authentic Italian food, an expertly selected wine list, and the kind of warm and friendly service that exemplifies genuine Italian hospitality.

Alta Strada has become more than just a restaurant—it’s a cherished part of its communities, a beloved destination for those seeking an authentic, upscale Italian dining experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 6:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 448-8005
Website
http://www.altastradarestaurant.com/
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@altastradadc.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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
465 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Cross street
Located inside the Hilton Canopy Hotel, we are located on Scott Circle.
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Supper is Every Day at Alta Strada DC!
$45.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Every day is Sunday at Alta Strada. Please join us for a family style feast of your favorite Italian-American classics such as garlic bread, calamari, chopped salad, pasta with Sunday sauce and Alta Strada's famed chicken parm! Checkered tablecloth included!

Popular dishes

Crunchy Eggplant Parm$18.00
basil marinated tomatoes
Creamy Burrata$14.00
San Daniele prosciutto di parma, arugula, toasted pistachio
Tender Octopus$16.00
chickpeas, black olives, red onions, piquillo pepper aioli
Classic Caesar Salad$14.00
parmigiano, homemade dressing, garlicky breadcrumbs
Arugula Salad$14.00
EVOO, lemon, wild mushrooms, truffle, parmigiano
Shaved Celery Salad$14.00
capers, red onion, lemon, parmigiano

Pasta

Potato Gnocchi$27.00
wild boar ragu, parmigiano
Rigatoni alla Vodka$26.00
San Marzano tomato, basil, cream, parmigiano
Fettuccine$28.00
spicy shrimp "Fra Diavolo"
Orecchiette$27.00
fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, hot chiles, pecorino
Tagliatelle$28.00
wild mushrooms, truffle parm
AOP$25.00
San Marzano tomato, garlic, EVOO, hot pepper. parsley

Entrées

Slow Cooked Salmon$36.00
lentils, rosemary, pancetta, cauliflower puree
Pork Tenderloin Marsala$35.00
wild mushrooms, pearl onions, peas, crispy potatoes
Chicken Milanese$29.00
arugula, ripe tomato, red onion, grilled lemon
NY Strip$52.00
asparagus, garlic rosemary potatoes, peppercorn sauce
- Rare$0.00
- Med Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Med Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Mediterranan Branzino$39.00
artichokes, zucchini, tomato, fennel, lemon, capers
Alta Strada Wagyu SmashBurger Deluxe$24.00
special sauce, french fries
Margherita Pizza$21.00
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil

Dessert

Bananas Foster Tiramisu$12.00
lady fingers, dark rum, caramelized bananas
Sicilian Olive Oil Cake$12.00
fresh berries, lemon zest, whipped cream
Pistachio Cannoli$4.00
one piece, pistachio cream, powdered sugar

Beverage

What 989 people are saying

Alta Strada Embassy Row reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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989 Reviews

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Cierra
New York State1 review
1.0
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
THIS PLACE IS NOT OPEN!!!!! A WASTE OF TIME! END UP GETTING LATE RESERVATIONS AT RPM NEARBY. Go there!!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Table for 7 was ready when we arrived. Our waiter was informed, accommodating and patient. The dinners were delicious. We enjoyed a recommended red wine. We enjoyed every sip and bite! The portions are generous and some baked ziti was enjoyed for lunch the next day.
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Bryan
Washington DC47 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great! we always have a solid meal when we dine here. Our servers were outstanding and helpful on any questions we had. We really enjoyed our night.
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Ray
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter Israel was excellent: very animated and very knowledgeable about the wine and food. He checked on us frequently but never was intrusive.
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Kimberly
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish, the experience was flawless !!! The food was outstanding and the service by all was elite !!
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Teresa VIP
Tulsa19 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
So when they say that the garlic table bread and sauce is world famous if not, it should be. It was fantastic. It was really our favorite part of the meal. Hands-down. The bolognese pasta was seasoned a little off from a traditional Bolognese, and therefore not something we would recommend to anyone if you are looking for true Bolognese pasta – – which we were. The wine selections were a little sparse. Paid $22 for a cab, but I could get a pretty decent cab somewhere else rather than the house cab. If you want the table bread it’s worth the trip, but the pasta was kind of average.
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Jane VIP
Washington DC58 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant just gets better and better-superb service, delicious food and a great wine list.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very great service , good was well seasoned but the menu seemed limited over all amazing experience
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TOSHIKAZU
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We are disappointed that you don’t have any beers and Arnold Palmer.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was amazing! They were very kind, friendly, and accommodating when I was the first to arrive from my party. I will be going back again and again. The food was also amazing!! This is now one of my favorite spots in DC!
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FAQs

Alta Strada Embassy Row offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 448-8005.

Alta Strada Embassy Row is rated 4.5 stars by 989 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

465 K St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Located inside the Hilton Canopy Hotel, we are located on Scott Circle.
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of operation
Daily 6:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.altastradarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(202) 448-8005
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@altastradadc.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.

Alta Strada Embassy Row

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Sunday Supper is Every Day at Alta Strada DC!

Fettuccine

Tagliatelle

Orecchiette

Antipasti / Salads

Crunchy Eggplant Parm$18.00

Creamy Burrata$14.00

Tender Octopus$16.00

Classic Caesar Salad$14.00

Arugula Salad$14.00

Shaved Celery Salad$14.00

Pasta

Potato Gnocchi$27.00

Rigatoni alla Vodka$26.00

Fettuccine$28.00

Orecchiette$27.00

Tagliatelle$28.00

AOP$25.00

Entrées

Slow Cooked Salmon$36.00

Pork Tenderloin Marsala$35.00

Chicken Milanese$29.00

NY Strip$52.00

Mediterranan Branzino$39.00

Alta Strada Wagyu SmashBurger Deluxe$24.00

Margherita Pizza$21.00

Dessert

Bananas Foster Tiramisu$12.00

Sicilian Olive Oil Cake$12.00

Pistachio Cannoli$4.00

Beverage

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Alta Strada Embassy Row offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Alta Strada Embassy Row restaurant rated?

Is Alta Strada Embassy Row currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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