Matera DC

Name: Matera DC
Address: 924 25th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20037-2152
Telephone: (202) 301-5401
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

145 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Vegetarian-friendly

Matera is a cozy, elegant Italian neighborhood restaurant set in historical Foggy Bottom neighborhood of D.C.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 301-5401
Website
http://www.materadc.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
924 25th St NW, Washington, DC 20037-2152
Neighbourhood
Foggy Bottom
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge

Experiences

Pre-Theater Dining
US$56.00 per person
Sep 3, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Matera DC offers a three course prix fixe menu that’s perfect for a pre-show meal. Available 5PM - 6:30PM . --CAESAR SALAD ENTRÉES --SALMON --CHICKEN PARMESAN --SPINACH RAVIOLI DESSERT --Limoncello Cake --Chocolate cake Indulge in our three-course prix-fixe menu for just $56.
Inauguration Day Prix Fixe Menu
US$85.00 per person
Jan 20, 2025 only
🇺🇸In celebration of the 60th Presidential Inauguration we are delighted to present a special prix fixe dinner menu, thoughtfully curated to honor this historic occasion. First Course Beet Salad Capitol Tomato Basil Soup EntréesChoice of: Presidential Filet Mignon Inaugural Shrimp Pappardelle First Lady's Eggplant Rollatini Senatorial Salmon Dessert Stars and Stripes Tiramisu
Limited Menu Sun & Mon
Multiple dates available
Dear Valued Guests, We want to let you know that on Sunday and Monday evenings, we offer a limited menu. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible dining experience, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to serving you!

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matera DC offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a menu of delicious Italian dishes. Ideal for pre-Kennedy Center dining, guests appreciate the "great food" and attentive staff. While noise can be an issue, the cozy atmosphere and seasonal specialties make it a charming neighborhood spot.

145 Reviews

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andy
VIP
Washington DC
58 reviews
4.0
58 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was good. Service was friendly Good for what it is. Red sauce Italian
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Laura
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and friendly attentive service. Was a nice and more affordable pre Kennedy Center option. Will definitely return.
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Tony
Greensboro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! Food was excellent! Service was great!
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John
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is a gem. Excellent service, friendly staff and the food was wonderful. Looking forward to returning. Not loud.
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Kenneth
New York City
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed the Tortellini and Chicken Piccata. Good assortment of wine by the glass
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Suzanne
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful small restaurant with high quality and creative cooking. The only improvement would be a addition of a vegan option
Matera DCResponded on December 10, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review and kind words about Matera! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our cooking. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the addition of a vegan option. Please know that we are actively exploring vegan dishes to include on our menu. If you have any recommendations or dishes you'd love to see, we warmly invite you to share them with us via our website. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Sandra
Philadelphia
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Would suggest dimming the lights a bit, as it was very bright for evening dining.
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Suzanne
New Orleans
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely little place in the foyer of a small hotel. Close to Kennedy center. The food was okay but nothing spectacular. I had the branzino which tasted frozen. A bit expensive for the quality of the food.
Matera DCResponded on December 2, 2024
Hi Suzanne, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you visited us and appreciate your kind words about our location. We want to assure you that we pride ourselves on using fresh and high-quality ingredients in all our dishes. We sincerely apologize if your branzino did not meet your expectations—it’s certainly not the experience we aim to provide. We would be happy to make this right for you. If you could contact us directly via our website, we’d love to make this right and to welcome you back for another visit. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Warm regards, MATERA TEAM
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John
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff were friendly and the food was great; a good spot to grab dinner before a show at the Kennedy center.
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Kristin
VIP
Naples
109 reviews
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our sincere thanks to Sanika for helping us out on our first 'wheelchair' dining experience. Wonderful breakfast! Cheers- Kris & Chris
Matera DCResponded on December 2, 2024
Hi Kris & Chris, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Sanika made your first wheelchair dining experience a positive one and that you enjoyed your breakfast with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for many more wonderful meals. Regards, MATERA TEAM
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FAQs

Matera DC is rated 4.3 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

924 25th St NW, Washington, DC 20037-2152

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Foggy Bottom
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge

Website
http://www.materadc.com/
Phone number
(202) 301-5401

Matera DC

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Pre-Theater Dining

Inauguration Day Prix Fixe Menu

Limited Menu Sun & Mon

Menu

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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