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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: 4.8

$31 to $50

Italian

1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-3030

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2 people

Apr 24, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Matt Adler

From the OpenTable editors: Named the best Italian-American restaurant in the city by the Washington Post, Caruso’s Grocery is a love letter to the Italian-American joints chef Matthew Adler grew up with, including one run by his father in upstate New York. The menu leans into classics like spaghetti and meatballs, alfredo and penne alla vodka—all served in a throwback dining room outfitted with big red booths and black-and-white photos. Pair your food with an "Antipasti" dirty martini and dig in.

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

Location
1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-3030
Neighborhood
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

Popular dishes

What 1,268 people are saying

Caruso's Grocery - DC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Best Value
District of Columbia
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Caruso's Grocery in DC offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about "delicious and well-prepared dishes," such as the Chicken Parmesan and tiramisu. The "warm and welcoming atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a favorite spot for "quick, delicious Italian meals" and special occasions.

1,268 Reviews

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Jennifer
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good was excellent / maddening house and legit Italian. Our server, Jordan, was spectacular. He was warm, knowledgeable, attentive, and made us feel welcome and at home. Can’t wait to come back!
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Keith VIP
Washington DC169 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, the food was fantastic! I love the Alfredo dish. Just incredible.
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Jonathon VIP
Washington DC10 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was some of the best Italian in Washington DC!
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Amy VIP
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Best Italian I’ve had in a long time. Would definitely go back.
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Dylan
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and truly worth the trip. The service was even better.
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wendi
New York City32 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Neighborhood gem! Absolutely delicious, old school Italian in a quaint setting. Chicken parmesan with vodka sauce? AMAZING! Best garlic bread ever. We came down from NYC and kindly request that Caruso's Grocery please open a location up here!
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Mark S VIP
Washington DC31 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful ambiance and beautifully prepared great cuisine in each of the courses; the staff all very attentive and great service. My compliments always and buon appetito!!!
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jane VIP
Greater Boston17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Italian food doesn’t get better than this. Very cozy
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on April 13, 2025
Thank you for the amazing compliment! We're so glad you enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and our take on Italian classics. Can’t wait to welcome you back to Caruso’s Grocery for another delicious visit!
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Henry
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is my new favorite DC restaurant. It fully lived up to the hype!
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on April 13, 2025
That means so much—thank you! We're honored to be your new favorite spot in DC and thrilled to hear we lived up to the hype. Looking forward to having you back at Caruso’s Grocery again soon!
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BJ
Baltimore2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I am not sure why there's a 3 week wait. The food was average to below average. The bread was stale and the food was bland, and the salad was bitter. The only good thing about Caruso's was the service. The service team was amazing.
Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on April 13, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback—we’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. While we’re grateful for your kind words about our service team, we regret that the food didn’t reflect the quality we strive for. We understand how disappointing it can be when a highly anticipated meal doesn’t deliver, especially with a long wait involved. We’d love the opportunity to make it right if you choose to give us another try. Thank you again for your honesty.
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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 4.8 stars by 1268 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 24, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 34 times today

1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003-3030

Additional information

Cross street
14th and Pennsylvania Ave SE<br />(Entrance is on 14th Street)
Neighborhood
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
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

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Shrimp Scampi

Spicy Neapolitan Ragu

Carusos Alfredo

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What 1,268 people are saying

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