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Our Signature Bucatini with Spicy Neapolitan Ragu - Caruso's Grocery - DC, Washington, DC

Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8
4.8
1197 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Executive chef
    Matt Adler
  • 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

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Dinner 2025

    $105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Our Valentine's Day prix fixe menu is packed with all our favorite Caruso's hits and lets you customize your experience! Please reach out to hello@carusosgrocery.com with any questions. Price is $105 per person for food (plus tax & gratuity). Beverages are not included. NOTE: A cancellation fee of $25 per person may be charged if your reservation is canceled within 48 hours of your reservation. Additionally, we will not be offering an a la carte menu option — ONLY the prix fixe menu will be served.
    Valentine's Day Dinner 2025 Photo

Menu

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What 1,197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Italian

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

  • District of Columbia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caruso's Grocery in DC promises a memorable dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "attentive and friendly" staff, a "delightful atmosphere," and "outstanding Italian cuisine." Noteworthy dishes include the "shrimp scampi" and "Oreo cheesecake." While it can be "noisy," the "ambiance adds charm," making it perfect for special occasions.

1,197 Reviews

  1. Elizabeth

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great time! The food was excellent, and our waiter was awesome too. We made a reservation and didn’t have to wait more than a minute to be seated. Loved the decorations too

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  2. David

    VIP

    Washington DC

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service. Portions were large. Food served hot. Wine list was good for an Italian restaurant.

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  3. Nathan

    VIP

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were great and loved the addition of winter food/cocktail specials. Staff were attentive to our needs.

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  4. Vickei

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    5pm reservation, restaurant was still setting up for dinner service. Food, general consensus at the table was only okay. The chicken parm, not bubbly hot, the cheese slid off the meat in a single sheet. The Neapolitan Ragu, was a shade warmer, then (warm) not hot and fresh seemingly and the bucatini was uncooked and chewy. Thanks to the whipped ricotta it kept the dish from being dry, otherwise it would have been. This time visiting the food just wasn’t as good as we have had in past visits. The house bottle of wine selected was good and dessert was as well. The service was excellent, sadly the food wasn’t in comparison, we left a $100 tip because we appreciated the service. The restaurant is difficult to get a later reservation hour, regardless I wouldn’t go again on a Tuesday at 5pm. Overall, a 3 star experience.

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  5. Mary

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love having Caruso’s in the neighborhood. It offers a warm, welcoming environment with good food - even if hard to get a reservation. The tricolore salad and burrata were excellent. Our entrees - gnocchi, mushroom truffle pasta, and linguine with clams were good, not great. Gnocchi were a bit chewy, the mushroom sauce was a bit salty and linguine a bit blah - could have used more garlic or chili or something. Tiramisu also excellent. Service was friendly but seemed inexperienced- we waited a long time to order and had to request a refill of water.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the best service (as always). Food is always spot on. Great homey Italian.

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  7. Mansi

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is fresh and flavorful and great. Staff is super welcoming from the hostess to the waiters and crew. The space is cozy and welcoming.

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  8. Randy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints!! My favorite DC spot for any occasion

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  9. Sarah

    VIP

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for treating us so very well! Great value, variety, service!

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  10. Bryan

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great dining experience at Caruso’s Grocery! Excellent service and Amazing food!
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on January 4, 2025
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience with us and enjoyed both the service and the food. Your kind words mean a lot to the team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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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 1197 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caruso's Grocery - DC

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
  • Executive chef
    Matt Adler
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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