Caruso's Grocery - DC

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   brooke

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day 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.
   

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   KHESHA

   Washington DC

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   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.
   

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   Alicia

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   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.
   

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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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   Clinton

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 7, 2024

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

   Quite simply the best Italian Restaurant outside Italy, hands down. Incredible pasta, a wine list that won't require you to take out a second mortgage, and completely unpretentious. Went there for my girlfriend's birthday and was given free antipasti al cucchiaio. We said we didn't need any dessert but were brought one free anyway. It is very much worth the wait to get a reservation, and will definitely be returning many times.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on November 17, 2024

   Thank you for such a fantastic review! We're honored to hear you enjoyed our pasta, wine list, and relaxed atmosphere. It’s always our pleasure to make special celebrations even more memorable, and we’re so glad we could surprise you with complimentary treats for your girlfriend's birthday! We appreciate your patience with reservations and can’t wait to welcome you back many times in the future!
   

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   Molly

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 6, 2024

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

   I went with my partner for our anniversary dinner and it was a great experience! The food was amazing, but what really sealed the deal were the staff. They were so kind and attentive and were very excited to be a part of our celebration. I’d definitely recommend the restaurant if you’re looking for someplace to celebrate a special occasion.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on November 17, 2024

   Thank you so much for choosing us to celebrate such a special occasion! We're thrilled to hear that our team helped make your anniversary memorable, and it was our pleasure to be part of your celebration. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the food and the service, and we’re so grateful for your kind recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations in the future!
   

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   Carlota

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 3, 2024

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

   We had an amazing time at Caruso’s! The calamari and the gnocchi alla Genovese are life changing.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on November 3, 2024

   Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the calamari and gnocchi alla Genovese – it’s always amazing to hear when dishes make such an impression. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences at Caruso’s!
   

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    Adam

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

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

    Awesome experience, as always. Scott was also great!
    

    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on November 3, 2024

    Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience once again, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to Scott. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more great visits!
    

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