Caruso's Grocery - DC

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   Sarah

   Richmond

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience--wonderful food, amazing service! Can get a bit loud and is a smaller space, but it adds to the old school italian vibe. Will definitely be back!
   

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   Cory

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Didn't love it! Nice intimate atmosphere, excellent food options, decent selection of wine, but it's missing personality. The server was kind, the service was slow. Heard it was one of the toughest restaurants in DC to get a reservation, OpenTable made that pretty easy though. Not on our must return list. Good Luck to them.
   

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   Betsy

   Los Angeles

   39 reviews

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   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful homey little Italian spot. The food was delicious and our server was really attentive. Already looking forward to our next visit!
   

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   Terrance

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best Italian I’ve ever had! Immaculate service. Greeted warmly when we arrived. Seated earlier than our reservation time. The food was outstanding to say the least. My God. Cannot wait to go back. Making my next reservation right now!!! Idk who Caruso is but I gotta thank his parents for birthing him!
   

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   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 4 days ago

   Wow, what an amazing review—thank you! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an exceptional experience, from the warm greeting to the outstanding food. It’s wonderful to know we exceeded your expectations and left such a lasting impression. We’ll be ready to welcome you back for your next visit, and we’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to Caruso’s “parents”! 😉 See you soon!
   

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   brooke

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   When your first course is something to savor, you know you are in for a real treat. My tricolore salad was outstanding, served in a classic old style glass salad dish. The flavor stayed with me, pistachios, the perfect amount of olives, citrus and herbs, olive oil and vinegar. I have celiac and was entirely accommodated with gluten free bread and pasta. I chose the spicy bolognese, beef and pork topped with whipped ricotta and was catapulted into old Italian restaurants of my youth in NYC. The service was incredible. We were catered to instead of it being a chore, it seemed a pleasure for our server. The ambiance is fun, old school art and photos hung haphazardly evoking a feeling like the restaurant had been there for years. It is a small restaurant, hence the reservation wait, but it is a good feeling in a world of oversized restaurants. We got take out for members of my family who couldn’t be there, and the chef and partner, Matt Adler, brought us our bags with a smile. I’m grateful we had the opportunity to thank him. To top it off, the prices for food and drinks are so reasonable. That is outside the norm for hot restaurants here, but so welcome. I cannot wait to go back, but fear it may be a while with the food and service they have to offer for the limited space they have.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and detailed review! We are truly honored to have transported you to cherished memories of old Italian restaurants while providing a welcoming and accommodating experience. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the tricolore salad, the spicy bolognese, and the gluten-free options, as well as the thoughtful service from our team, including Chef Matt Adler. Creating a warm, nostalgic atmosphere with outstanding food and service is what we strive for, and your words mean the world to us. We appreciate your kind remarks about our pricing and the care we put into every detail. We can’t wait to welcome you back whenever the opportunity arises! Thank you for being part of what makes Caruso’s special.
   

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   KHESHA

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambience was great and the food was magnificent. The waiter was very attentive and brought out samples of wine.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the ambiance and found the food magnificent. Our team takes pride in going the extra mile, and we're glad your waiter made your experience special with attentive service and wine samples. We look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Alicia

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great wait staff! Speedy food, overall great meal
   

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   Leo

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food and friendly, efficient service. We always enjoy Caruso's, and we go for most special occasions.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Caruso’s Grocery has become a go-to spot for your special occasions. It’s always our pleasure to provide outstanding food and service to make your celebrations memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more!
   

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   Madeline

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic experience! Highly recommend- our favorite spot in DC!
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on November 17, 2024

   Thank you so much for the enthusiastic recommendation! We're thrilled to be your favorite spot in DC and look forward to providing you with more fantastic experiences. See you again soon!
   

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    Karri

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Celebrated my birthday with a small group of friends. Everything was amazing but it was extremely loud in the restaurant. Other than that I loved it!!
    

    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on November 17, 2024

    Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us! We're delighted to hear you and your friends had an amazing time. We appreciate your feedback about the noise level and will certainly keep it in mind as we work to make our space enjoyable for everyone. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable experience!
    

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