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Aperto, Washington, DC

Aperto

4.4
4.4
306 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
2013 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
Chef Luigi Diotaiuti’s latest concept “Aperto” is named after the Italian word for “open”. Featuring an open kitchen, a comfortable atmosphere and honest Italian cuisine, Aperto offers Washingtonians the freshest Italian flavors with a contemporary twist . Aperto’s culinary philosophy combines Chef Luigi’s full-circle vision of providing patrons with the best from the past, present, and future of Italian cuisine while incorporating as many house-made, local, organic, free-range, and sustainably farmed products as possible. Enjoy a delightful Italian-inspired brunch, lunch, or dinner in our carefully appointed, inviting setting. Join us for an aperitivo - Italian cocktails created with our own line of house made liqueurs at Happy Hour or carry out our classic dishes for lunch or dinner. In a hurry? Our Express Lunch packs a robust punch for those on the go. The private room is the perfect location for exclusive Italian style events, and sidewalk dining for Al fresco diners.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    11:30am to 10:00 pm Monday-Friday Dinner: 5:00pm to 11:00 pm Friday- Saturday Sunday : 4 : 30 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 223-3600
  • Website
    http://www.apertodc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Luigi Diotaiuti
  • Catering
    Catering: Personalized catering packages are available on an individual basis. Call us to create the optimal meal plan for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Aperto boasts two elegant, adjoining private rooms that can be booked together or individually. The Capital Room accommodates 35 guests and the Wine Room up to 20 guests for intimate events, meetings, and parties
  • Location
    2013 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    20th
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 306 people are saying

Aperto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

306 Reviews

  1. Asilascosas

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ideal for good food and quiet atmosphere. It deserves the price you pay.

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  2. SheilaR

    Washington DC14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 4, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My friend and I had dinner here. I chose Aperto because I love Cacio Pepe and it is on their menu. The Arugula salad was very good as was the Tiramisu, the Cacio Pepe which should have been a simple butter and cheese sauce; it was in a flavorless white sauce and terrible.

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  3. Mike

    Washington DC90 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very pleasant place to dine on high quality food. Friendly and accommodating staff.

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  4. Stephen

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    As others have stated, the food is way overpriced for what you get. We went on Valentines Day and the service was horrible. We legitimately didn't know who our waiter was and we had nobody to address simple things like our table not having silverware after our appetizers were brought out. The waiter dropped off the desert menu but didn't come back to take our order for 20 minutes (so we decided to skip desert). The waiter told us that they didn't have mashed potatos and when the table next to us received their food (before us despite arriving 30 minutes after), lo and behold, they had mashed potatos. Don't get me wrong - the food is acceptable. At those prices, it should be much better. The service ruins the experience though. Also, and a very minor point, the lighting is super bright - it ruins any sort of intimate feeling an italian restaurant of this supposed quality should inspire.

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  5. Paul

    Richmond16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was quite good. Staff was amazing. Music sound track had no identity. Went from island to Rick to Italian. Really needs a consistent music selection.

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  6. MarkP VIP

    Washington DC27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 7, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Over priced at lunch

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  7. MagdaM

    Washington DC9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Good service. Lovely ambiance. Typical DC pricing. Our server "Anas" is the perfect combo of attentiveness & cool distance.

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  8. WendelinW VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all ‘round

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For lunch or dinner, Aperto is a restaurant that never disappoints.

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  10. Dauntless

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful simple grilled fish one day, excellent seafood salad another. Very nice ambiance and knowledgeable, professional waiters.

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Aperto is rated 4.4 stars by 306 OpenTable diners.

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2013 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    11:30am to 10:00 pm Monday-Friday Dinner: 5:00pm to 11:00 pm Friday- Saturday Sunday : 4 : 30 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Foggy Bottom station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luigi Diotaiuti
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.apertodc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 223-3600
  • Catering
    Catering: Personalized catering packages are available on an individual basis. Call us to create the optimal meal plan for your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Aperto boasts two elegant, adjoining private rooms that can be booked together or individually. The Capital Room accommodates 35 guests and the Wine Room up to 20 guests for intimate events, meetings, and parties
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