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San Lorenzo, Washington, DC
Award-winning

San Lorenzo

4.6
4.6
328 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Come in and feel transported to the streets of Italy.

Enjoy light, wholesome dishes - beautiful stucco walls and black and white photos of the chef/owner’s quaint hometown. Chef Massimo believes in creating dishes that honor the heritage and flavors of his native Tuscany. The magic of this cuisine is the exceptional preparation — fresh, simple ingredients paired with unique herbs and seasonings for a taste that’s anything but simple. With over 30 years of culinary training - Chef Massimo delivers homemade pastas, sauces, Florentine steak, veal, lamb, fresh fish and exceptional risotto.

Stay tuned for the not-to-be missed tasting menus offered nightly.

Also inquire about the unique communal wine lunch experiences on Saturday afternoons that can be booked only directly with management because they book up quickly. If you enjoy dining in Chef Massimo’s ‘San Lorenzo’ home - know he will also come to your home for special occasions or even travel with you within the US and Italy.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Massimo Fabbri

Experiences

  • CHEF TASTING MENU - 6 COURSE MENU

    US$145.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    ~ CHEF TASTING MENU ~ available ALL night 6-Course @ $145 + TAX & GRATUITY 4-Course @ $115 + TAX & GRATUITY Optional wine pairing at additional charge Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available **AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT** Mon-Thu: 5:30 - 9:30pm Fri & Sat: 5:00 - 10:00pm Sun: 5:00 - 9:00pm EMAIL FOR QUESTIONS / PAYMENT -- info@sanlorenzodc.com

Offers

  • $65 TASTING MENU

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Mon - Thu - 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    JOIN U AT THE BAR 5:30 - 6:30PM on Sunday -Thursday (not available Friday & Saturday) *if you can't make it in early, no worries, for YOU we will extend the offer until closing* NOTE: this is only available @ the BAR Come join us at our Bar for a Special Menu Enjoy a Three-Course Tasting Menu for $65 Includes appetizer, pasta & dessert. Wine pairings are available for an additional charge. TO RESERVE: Please indicate "BAR65" in your reservation and when ordering with your bartender

  • Un-Wined @ SL Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    Come by Monday through Thursday for a special treat. Stop by SL BAR and Unbottle your day with us. We will be featuring select Brunello & Barolo wines by the bottle. Dine with us at the bar and receive a complimentary appetizer with your purchase. Enjoy a bottle with a complimentary appetizer. Appetizer includes prosciutto, cheese plate or fiori di zucca. **please note: only available at the bar and only available Monday through Thursday nights**

What 328 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
San Lorenzo offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "great food," "exceptional service," and a "fun ambiance." Known for its "authentic Italian cuisine," the restaurant features standout dishes like the pappardelle with rabbit ragu and lobster risotto. Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "welcoming atmosphere." A must-visit in DC!

328 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Firstly, the food is amazing. Had a truly delicious meal. However, the portions are small and the service could have been both more efficient as well as friendlier. The ambiance was ok, but lack of service and value put a damper on the experience.

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  2. Linda VIP

    Washington DC24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply a wonderful dining experience! Everything was perfecto!!!

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  3. AnthonyM

    Tampa13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, every person in my party of 7 was very impressed. Service was also amazing.

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  4. Bryan VIP

    Fayetteville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Service and Fantastic Food Wine recommendations was spot on and Italian < $100

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  5. Justin VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The menu featured sharp price increases compared to the menu showing for the restaurant online. Service seemed tired and unenthusiastic overall. While the food was good, I think the dishes were not worth the price. $44 for the most basic pasta (linguini) is especially shocking.

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  6. Cacy VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hadn’t dined at San Lorenzo for awhile and we were so pleased upon our return to find that the restaurant was even better than we remembered! The service was wonderful, thoughtful and professional - the greeting upon entering the restaurant was welcoming, the atmosphere charming and relaxed, not rushed or pushy. The food was superb - Amazing pasta and the fish was perfect. The deserts even tempted us! Thank you to the entire team! We highly recommend a visit to San Lorenzo!

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  7. Sabrina

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! We had the table bread and bruschetta for starters and the tomatoes were amazing! For entrees, we had the seafood ragu linguine and rabbit ragu pappardelle. Both dishes were incredible!

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  8. Mauricio VIP

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waiters messed up our orders and the order originally took 1+ hour. Not recommended

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  9. Alexis

    Washington DC13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    If you like mediocre food and mediocre service with high prices and a loud atmosphere, San Lorenzo will deliver.

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  10. Rachel

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic night at San Lorenzo - food was amazing, service attentive but not obtrusive with helpful recommendations, and the restaurant itself lively and warm but not loud. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

San Lorenzo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 588-8954.

San Lorenzo is rated 4.6 stars by 328 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 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for San Lorenzo

1316 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-4208

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Massimo Fabbri
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