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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
1188 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matt Adler
  • 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

What 1,188 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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 shines with "amazing food and service" that consistently exceeds expectations. Guests rave about the "fantastic shrimp scampi" and "phenomenal pasta dishes." The intimate atmosphere and attentive staff, including "awesome servers like Jordan," make it a top choice for special occasions and casual dining.

1,188 Reviews
  1. Bryan

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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 today
    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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  2. Anne-Marie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved New Year’s Eve dinner with friends!! Delicious food and drinks!!
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded today
    Thank you for celebrating New Year’s Eve with us! We’re so glad you and your friends enjoyed the food, drinks, and overall experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals in the future!

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  3. Maria

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and generous NYE dinner and outstanding service. Caruso’s never disappoints.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded today
    Thank you for celebrating New Year’s Eve with us! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the generous dinner and received outstanding service. It’s always a pleasure to know that Caruso’s continues to meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back for more wonderful experiences in the future!

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  4. Kevin

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed a very nice early NYE dinner. Caruso’s had a fixed price menu that included great options. Our server Jordan welcomed us with glasses of sparkling wine and provided great recommendations. Glad we finally made it there. Will definitely return
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded today
    Thank you for choosing Caruso’s for your early New Year’s Eve dinner! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed our fixed-price menu and the great options it offered. It’s wonderful to know that Jordan made your experience even more special with his thoughtful recommendations and sparkling wine welcome. We’re thrilled that you finally made it to Caruso’s, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic meal!

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  5. Grover

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant serves a bog standard,old school Italian menu well executed with pasta that is mostly home made. We enjoyed the “experience“ for New Year’s. Frankly, the food ( very solid but not inspiring) was a bit pricey, but our server from El Salvador was wonderfully attentive and very charming. Four to 4 1/2 stars.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and found our service to be wonderfully attentive and charming. It’s great to know you appreciated the homemade pasta and the overall execution of the dishes. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for another enjoyable meal!

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  6. marilyn

    Baton Rouge

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caruso’s Grocery is a delightful, convivial restaurant with attentive service and well prepared dishes. Our waiter was friendly with great recommendations on the specials. We ordered the special, veal parmigiana, and it was exceptional! Wish we lived nearby so we could come often.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded today
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience at Caruso’s Grocery, from the attentive service to the exceptional veal parmigiana special. It’s great to hear that our waiter’s recommendations enhanced your visit! We hope you’ll visit us whenever you’re in the area. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for another delightful meal!

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  7. Khalilah

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! I got the cavatelli and my friend for the meatballs. I loved that the service f sizes weren’t overwhelming. Our server was pretty good and gave good recommendations. Be aware the gps gives directions to the front of the Roost. You will have to go around the block for Caruso’s entrance or walk through to another entrance which we would not have found unless we asked someone else working there. That was kind of confusing but all in all it was nice birthday experience.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded today
    Thank you for celebrating a birthday with us and sharing your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cavatelli and your friend loved the meatballs—it’s wonderful to hear that our portion sizes and your server’s recommendations hit the mark. We’re sorry to hear about the confusion with finding our entrance. Your feedback is very helpful, and we’ll look into ways to improve signage or provide clearer directions to make it easier for our guests in the future. All in all, we’re delighted that you had a nice birthday experience, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious meal!

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  8. Diane

    VIP

    New York City

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pasta was overdone. Noise level is very high. Service was good. Just not worth the travel /uber costs from NW part of DC.
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. While we’re glad to hear you were pleased with the service, we’re truly sorry that the pasta didn’t meet your expectations and that the noise level affected your experience. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything we can do to assist.

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  9. Victoria

    Edinburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and friendly service. Would recommend!
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded today
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our delicious food and friendly service. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  10. Nicole

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caruso’s never disappoints. The shrimp scampi was out of this world, and the Oreo cheesecake is to die for!
    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded today
    Thank you for your glowing review! We’re overjoyed to hear that you loved the shrimp scampi and found the Oreo cheesecake irresistible—it’s always a crowd favorite! Your kind words mean so much to us, and we’re thrilled to know that Caruso’s continues to meet your expectations. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great meal 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 1188 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 52 times today

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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