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Modena, Washington, DC
Modena, Washington, DC
Modena, Washington, DC
Modena, Washington, DC
Modena, Washington, DC

Modena

4.5
4.5
1221 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
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11:30 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Modena presents Italian-inspired cuisine that takes heavy cues from seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients. Modena balances classic cuisine with a modern approach, all enhanced by Chef Joshua Hunt's passionate and creative touch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Lambert
  • Catering
    With advance notice, limited off-site catering is available:<br /><br />https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring high-style Milano design and ample private dining options with Executive Chef Josh Hunt in the kitchen.https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party contact
    Erin Hawkins: (202) 916-5675
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    12th and H street NW
  • Parking details
    Valet available from 5pm to 10pm Friday and Saturday only pending staffing.Limited street parking is available. Ample garage parking nearby at City Center one block away on 11th ST, open 24/7.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center is the closest metro stop, it is located at 12th and G street and our front door is one block away at the corner of 12th and H street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,221 people are saying

Modena 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Modena offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "amazing" food and "wonderful" service. Guests rave about dishes like lamb bolognese and squid ink pasta, and praise the attentive staff, including standout servers like Petra and Dell. The restaurant's chic atmosphere and extensive gluten-free options add to its appeal, making it a top choice in DC.
1,221 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, wonderful staff, very welcoming and supportive of my decision moving to the dmv.

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    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress (Souda I believe) was amazing. Very personable and professional. We had a family of six and she was very attentive to all of us, even sharing time with our kids and sharing about hers as well. The food was also amazing, the flavors of each dish were flavorful. The restaurant was smaller inside, but was great because it wasn’t too loud and service was fast. 10/10 recommend!

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  3. Kathleen

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time dining here and catching up over dinner. The service was top notch and the food was quite tasty.

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  4. PeterR

    Houston4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food a disappointment. Really not what I had expected. The server was really nice though so that helped.

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  5. BruceP

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences in quite awhile. The food was amazing. Brussels sprouts , basil/mint pesto gnocchi, sea bass. All perfect. Dell, our server is a total pro and made great recommendations. Great service is so rare now and I really appreciated his knowledge, attentiveness, and timing. Chris, the GM was so gracious in an after dinner cocktail recommendation. A perfect ending to a delightful night.

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  6. Peter

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for our party. Food and service were excellent. Thank you.

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  7. Christopher

    Washington DC37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very nice dinner and overall time at Modena. It's a hip space and our server was great. The perfect amount of chit chat but not too chatty. I enjoyed his stories and he steered us wisely. The focacio was quite good. I thought the polpette was a nice, sharable portion. An the bolognese was great. Will happily go back!

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  8. Jan VIP

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and plated beautifully. Best server ever — thank you Petra!

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  9. Gabriela

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did happy hour at the bar. Very well priced and my cocktail was delicious, not at all watered down like in other happy hours. It was also very quiet which was nice. The bartender Darwin is the best! He is very attentive, very friendly and mixes great drinks!

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  10. Jared VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic experience, without fail. Excellent service, food, and atmosphere.

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FAQs

Modena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 216-9550.

Modena is rated 4.5 stars by 1221 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Modena

1199 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th and H street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet available from 5pm to 10pm Friday and Saturday only pending staffing.Limited street parking is available. Ample garage parking nearby at City Center one block away on 11th ST, open 24/7.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center is the closest metro stop, it is located at 12th and G street and our front door is one block away at the corner of 12th and H street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Lambert
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    With advance notice, limited off-site catering is available:<br /><br />https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring high-style Milano design and ample private dining options with Executive Chef Josh Hunt in the kitchen.https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party contact
    Erin Hawkins: (202) 916-5675
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