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DeCarlo's Restaurant, Washington, DC

DeCarlo's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
613 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Lucy DeCarlo created DeCarlo’s Restaurant 40 years ago bringing the warmth and love of the Italian tradition to her restaurant. DeCarlo’s aims to be your home away from home and is a wonderful retreat from the demands of the city!

DeCarlo’s Italian Restaurant is the ultimate expression of a charming neighborhood restaurant! It is considered a local secret, where you can almost always hear Sinatra or Bocelli playing in the background. DeCarlo’s represents a dining experience where you can relax, talk, and enjoy a wonderful meal. The ambiance is a timeless feel of elegance – yet casual. DeCarlo’s is devoted to providing you personal attention with the highest standards of quality.

Join us in the main dinning room, Terrace Room, or alfresco on our patio. DeCarlo’s is the perfect setting to join friends and family. The menu features a diverse selection of Italian favorites and daily specials. DeCarlo’s feeds the body and soul!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 363-4220
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Melvin Orellana
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of menus for on-property and off-property catering events! Please contact Susan DeCarlo at decarlosrestaurant@outlook.com.
  • Private party facilities
    DeCarlo’s Restaurant would be honored to host your next event! We offer private and semi-private spaces for up to 50 guests. Working with our team, you’ll be able to help create a memorable experience for family, friends and/or coworkers to enjoy. Buon cibo, buon vino & buoni amici!
  • Neighborhood
    Tenleytown
  • Cross street
    In The Westchester Building. Third Entrance on Right. Flag Pole in front.
  • Parking details
    Off-Street Parking <br />Complimentary Garage Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 613 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Overall

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

  • District of Columbia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DeCarlo's Restaurant offers a charming dining experience with "outstanding" dishes and a "great service" atmosphere. Its elegant setting and quiet ambiance make it a favorite for many. The menu features exceptional seafood and Italian classics, and the gracious staff ensures a memorable visit. A true "neighborhood gem."

613 Reviews
  1. Bill

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried the pizza here for the first time — surprisingly good, with thin crust & tasty toppings. The boulevardier cocktail was excellent.

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  2. Jeffrey

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Relaxed service. Refined atmosphere.

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  3. Dehi

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were disappointed by the smaller portions since COVID. My three egg omelette was smaller than many two egg omelettes at other similar restaurants. In addition, my friend’s salad was insipid and her soup was short on veggies though the liquid part tasted fine.

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  4. Patti

    Washington DC

    57 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The apartment building that houses the restaurant is vintage ‘20’s. It has a lobby decorated in the style of the building itself. Lovely. The food, on the other hand, was a disappointment for me considering it received 5 stars. I ordered one of the specials, shrimp and crab pappardelle. It came with 2 medium sized shrimp and maybe a tablespoon or so is finely shredded crabmeat 🙁. I thought this was rather stingy. The bread service was stingy. 4 people received a small half slice of bread. Dessert was okay. Not bad, not memorable. I am sorry to have had to write this.

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  5. Vicki

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner, having both chosen the daily special of chicken scallopini. Service was friendly and efficient, and we were treated warmly like we were regulars. We enjoyed the beautiful dining room, where tables are spaced so you are not sitting on top of your neighbors and hearing their conversation. We will return often.

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  6. Leo

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Overall looks like Italian diner mainly designed to attract residence of surrounding buildings. It is by far not award-winning Italian restaurant, but environment is kind and owners are very attentive

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  7. Noel

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love DeCarlo’s as a trip back in time to elegance, great service, and solid value for delicious food.

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  8. Bart

    Richmond

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch dining every visit......wonderful service.....

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  9. Joan

    Richmond

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food in a lovely environment. Thank you!

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  10. Cos

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's in an odd location and is a bit confusing to get to. However, it is worth the trip up to this Italian gem. The food and the service are amazing. Lucy still makes the rounds to visit with her clientele.

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FAQs

DeCarlo's Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. DeCarlo's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 363-4220.

DeCarlo's Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 613 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 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for DeCarlo's Restaurant

4000 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    In The Westchester Building. Third Entrance on Right. Flag Pole in front.
  • Neighborhood
    Tenleytown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Off-Street Parking <br />Complimentary Garage Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Melvin Orellana
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 363-4220
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of menus for on-property and off-property catering events! Please contact Susan DeCarlo at decarlosrestaurant@outlook.com.
  • Private party facilities
    DeCarlo’s Restaurant would be honored to host your next event! We offer private and semi-private spaces for up to 50 guests. Working with our team, you’ll be able to help create a memorable experience for family, friends and/or coworkers to enjoy. Buon cibo, buon vino & buoni amici!
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