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The dining room at Il Piatto. - Il Piatto, Washington, DC

Il Piatto

4.5
4.5
710 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
900 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Il Piatto is the modern expression of the classic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a selection of antipasto, pastas, gnocchi, and more!

Our private dining package seats 35 guests or holds a reception for 50 guests. With a view of the wine cellar, our Italian restaurant is perfect for all kinds of events.

Il Piatto is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour.
*Please note, we serve brunch on holiday Mondays and the 4th of July*

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our chic private dining room offers an intimate experience with a view of our expansive wine cellar. The room comfortably seats 37 guests or can accommodate 55 guests reception style.
  • Private party contact
    Jordan Hammes: (202) 506-3833
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    I (Eye) street NW
  • Parking details
    There are multiple garages on I St NW and as well as street/meter parking. We do not offer valet parking.
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square, White House exit - Blue, Orange and Silver LineFarragut North - Red LineFarragut West - Blue, Orange and Silver Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 710 people are saying

Il Piatto 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 recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Piatto offers "delicious food" with standout dishes like arancini and chicken parm. The ambiance is welcoming, perfect for celebrations or business lunches. While some reviews highlight "excellent service" and attentive staff, others mention inconsistent service and a 20% service charge. Overall, a popular choice for Italian cuisine in DC.

710 Reviews
  1. Marica

    Central Texas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Fresh, tasty and came out pretty quickly. We dined with our two kids (10 and 7) and they loved Cacio e Pepe and the Meatballs. 10/10!

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  2. Matias

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The short rib cream pesto ravioli was delicious and fantastic! Would recommend anytime.

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  3. Wendy

    Minneapolis1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was on point and service was delightful. Great little patio and not too far from everything.

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  4. kimberly

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! We got arancini, spinach fettuccine with oxtail and seafood linguini- recommended all of those dishes. Unfortunately, the service was horrible. Out waitress approached the table with water, didn't introduce herself, poured the water and asked if we were ready to order, didn't mention specials, greet us, nothing. We still don't know her name. We gave her our drink and appetizer order but then we had to find her again to give her our entrées. When our meals came out, she never checked if the food came out ok, if we needed anything else, more drinks....nothing! We had to find her again to get a to go box, but someone else was closer so we asked them instead and they brought the box. We were never asked if we wanted dessert, any other drinks, how our food was..... We basically had 3 waiters because we had to keep pulling people to get what we needed. The food was delicious but the service was horrible, unfortunately. This would keep us from coming back even though there were many other options on the menu that we would have loved to try.

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  5. Brent

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our 19th anniversary, and the manager had our waiter, Justin, provide us with 2, very good, glasses of sparkling wine. Our food was delicious. I had the Lamb (Costolette D'agnello), my wife had the Tagliatelle Primavera. They also blessed us with comping our dessert. Justin was very attentive and professional. When in DC, we will definitely return.

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  6. Mickey VIP

    Las Vegas36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and had Alberto as both our server and bartender. Great drinks and delicious food all served in an attentive and professional way by Alberto. Try his old fashions. My husband says they were some of the best drinks he has ever had. Our meals consisted of the chicken parm and the pasta Bolognese. Neither should be missed. A wonderful restaurant stop if you find yourselves near the shadow of the White House. Sit at the bar and ask for Alberto!

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  7. John VIP

    Richmond29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever we’re in DC we have at least one meal at Il Piatto. Food is always delicious with good portion sizes. You can’t go wrong with any of the desserts or signature cocktails.

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  8. John VIP

    Richmond29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine here every time we visit DC. Service is always great…love the decor…pasta meals are delicious as are desserts…

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  9. Cameron

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was excellent, pasta pommodoro was excellent.

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  10. Al VIP

    Denver37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was great for pre drunk HH then dinner was excellent

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FAQs

Il Piatto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-3833.

Il Piatto is rated 4.5 stars by 710 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Il Piatto

900 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    I (Eye) street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are multiple garages on I St NW and as well as street/meter parking. We do not offer valet parking.
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square, White House exit - Blue, Orange and Silver LineFarragut North - Red LineFarragut West - Blue, Orange and Silver Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our chic private dining room offers an intimate experience with a view of our expansive wine cellar. The room comfortably seats 37 guests or can accommodate 55 guests reception style.
  • Private party contact
    Jordan Hammes: (202) 506-3833
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