If Filomena isn't already on your must try DC restaurant list, go add it now! One of the first things you notice is the nonnas in the front rolling fresh pasta, which is such a memorable touch and gives you a glimpse into the experience you're about to have. As you walk down the stairs and into the restaurant, you're welcomed into a dimly lit space with pink lighting and beautiful decor, creating an atmosphere that feels like an experience from the moment you arrive. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were huge. My biggest regret was not taking pictures, but I guess that just shows how excited I was to eat! We started with delicious warm bread and pesto, and then we ordered the Linguine Cardinale and Vitello alla Marsala, both of which were incredible. The food, the service, the ambiance, and everything in between were fantastic. I seriously can't wait to go back! read more

Filomena Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Filomena has been a Georgetown staple since 1983, and the history is everywhere. It's known as the restaurant that's dined presidents, celebrities, and just about everyone in between, with walls covered in photos to prove it. You can even watch the nonnas in the front window rolling fresh pasta by hand. I ordered the Linguini Cardinale, one of President Clinton's favorites and on the menu since 1983. Absolutely delicious. I also had the Vitello alla Marsala, and the portions are huge across the board. They start you off with three kinds of bread, hot and fresh, along with a pesto sauce that is incredible. To finish, they bring a choice between two different digestivos, a nice touch to end the meal. The atmosphere is dark with this pink lighting that gives the whole place a really cool feel. Service was exceptional from start to finish. This one is special, and worth seeking out when you're in DC. read more

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This spot has been on my list for ages and finally got to take my girlfriend here to celebrate our anniversary. The inside is very well decorated but a bit dark. We started with the grilled octopus (which were alright) and the arancini that were amazing! The complimentary focaccia bread they give you is also great (pro tip - dip it in the red sauce that comes with the arancini). For our mains, we got their signature linguini cardinale and the recommended seafood carbonara. Both the pastas were cooked to perfect al dente and were very large portions with lots of seafood. The linguini cardinale deserves every single praise as each bite is rich and indulgent. We ended with the strawberry cheesecake which was good, but very standard. The space is a bit dark and can feel cramped but overall, I had a great time and enjoyed the food. Apps: Grilled Octopus and Arancini Entrees: Linguini Cardinale and Seafood Carbonara Dessert: Strawberry Cheesecake read more

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Located in Georgetown, the restaurant is actually in the lower level. The restaurant has very unique decoration creating an Italian vibe. The food is great! Amazing pasta dishes. Flavorful. Layers of flavors. I will highly recommend braise beef pasta and any seafood pasta. The dessert cakes are good. Service is great. Great for birthday party. read more

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Everything about this restaurant was amazing! As soon as you arrive, you're greeted by the sight of a woman making fresh pasta by hand through a window--such a unique and memorable experience. Once you step inside, you're led downstairs into the dining area. The restaurant may appear small from the outside, but it's surprisingly spacious with a beautiful atmosphere inside. The menu has so many options that deciding what to order can be a challenge, especially since the dishes are on the pricier side. However, the quality and experience make it completely worth it. I would happily spend all my adult money here! The pasta was absolutely incredible, and the arancini balls were some of the best I've had. Even the bread and butter stood out--the bread was soft and warm with the perfect crunchy crust. From the handmade pasta to the welcoming atmosphere, this restaurant truly delivers an unforgettable Italian dining experience. read more

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Insanely delicious. Expensive for Italian food, but the portions are so big it's totally worth it. Famous for a reason. Incredible staff. Efficient, friendly, knowledgeable. Very touristy, but who cares. Just great. read more

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I've heard about this place from several people and tonight a friend and I decided to take our chances with no reservation. The hostess apologized that we were on a two-hour waitlist without a reservation, but we were all in at this point so said go ahead and put us on it. Simultaneously we staked out the bar and, after about a half hour, scored two seats in the very small, 6 to 8 seat bar. They serve the full menu there and we really enjoyed the very kind, knowledgeable bartender, so decided to drop from the waitlist and stay put. As a vegetarian, my offerings here were a bit slim but there were a few. Three entrées were listed under pasta with vegetables, but one, the carbonara, does contain pancetta. The bartender said we could leave that out to make it vegetarian and it was the most popular choice so I went with it. It had spinach and ricotta ravioli, mushrooms and some peas. It was absolutely delicious. When we left we saw a sweet nonna making raviolis in the front window. Amazing. All the pasta is handmade. My friend got one of the specials which included lobster, scallops and pasta in a lobster sauce. The bartender described how they press the lobster for the sauce and my friend was out of her mind at how delicious it was. She's taking her leftovers on a flight home to Cleveland. The bartender mentioned he was a nondrinker like myself and was happy to put together a mocktail for me. It was orange, cranberry and pineapple juice with some soda and it was delicious, made even better with a garnish of a cherry and orange slice that made it feel intentional and special. We got tiramisu for dessert which is probably going to go down in my memory as one of the top tiramisus I have eaten anywhere. They have a dessert case in front that reminded me of a famous dessert case at Gullifty's, a restaurant from Pittsburgh's distant past. In one of the joys of sitting at a bar we struck up a conversation with two older gentlemen, one who was celebrating a birthday. The bartender brought over some Sambuca and amaretto and offered each of the gentlemen and my friend a cordial glass of either. Everyone chose the amaretto, and I was a bit sorry to no longer be drinking because I would have been all in on the Sambuca. That was a nice touch. This place goes all out on decorations, currently for America's 250th birthday, but my friend said last time it was like that for Halloween. This restaurant is a bit of an experience and I really enjoyed it. The only thing stopping it from being five stars was my disappointment in them not having a red sauce suitable for vegetarians. It's Sunday sauce or tomato sauce, both of which have a meat base. Even the eggplant lasagna has Sunday sauce which is an odd choice as this is something a lot of vegetarians might otherwise order. I've run into this a lot and know from my own kitchen it's not hard to make a marinara, which would be a lovely option to offer. A fun night out. With one drink each and a split dessert, plan on spending at least $100 a person here. My bill was just under 100 for vegetarian entrée, mocktail, half the dessert and tip. read more

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Filomena's delivers an authentic Italian experience from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with beautiful Italian-inspired decorations, soft comfortable lighting, and cozy tables, chairs, and booths that make you feel right at home. Our server, Nico, was outstanding! He offered excellent recommendations on both food and wine, and delivered service that was professional, prompt, and genuinely delightful. We arrived as strangers but left feeling like family -- that's the magic of Filomena's. I highly recommend Filomena's for truly authentic Italian cuisine. Be sure to stop by their store afterward to bring home fresh pasta and other wonderful Italian specialties. You won't regret it! read more

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This was my first time at Filomena! The pasta was very tasty and fresh. I love that one plate is enough to share for 2-3 people. Not pictured is the vodka rigatoni, which was my favorite dish! read more

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Loveeeee this restaurant, you cannot go wrong!! Their food is all delicious, and the portions are HUGE. Yes, it is pricey but so so worth it. Desserts are the same - perfect and LARGE. The restaurant is also always adorable and decorated, and service is amazing! read more

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What an amazing experience especially for a date night! Our server was the best and the most lovely person ever. The wine was delish as well as the meals. I loved this Italian spot, even with how packed it was the service was non stop and he was so attentive. The agnolotti is a must!!! I truly would fly to DC just to repeat that specific meal along with the tiramisu! read more

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So apparently this was Clinton's favorite Italian and Clint Eastwood's too! So you walk into the restaurant entrance and you see a chef making freshly made pasta in the window. Go down the stairs and you reach the dining area. This is a big restaurant and we had a 4:30pm reservation because couldn't get anything later but I wanted to see what the hype was about. So the decorations are a little cheesy - fake plants, red lighting (hence the red tinge in my photos). Service is pretty prompt and I do wonder if that's because they want people in and out because of how famous they are. Irregardless, the food is amazing. HUGE portions of quality Italian food. We had the Wagyu carpaccio to start (it was good quality because you could see and taste the difference). We had the lasagne and it was out of this world. We shared a plate between the two of us but it could've fed 4. They are really generous. The surprise at the end was the sambuca or amaretto at the end - on the house and totally unexpected. Service was great. Our host took great pride in telling us the restaurant has been around for 43 years. Long may it last! Ps: make reservations - this place fills up FAST read more

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Let me start off by saying ..... I really wanted to like this place given that it's such a prestigious and well known establishment, but sadly it was rather a huge disappointment. When you arrive you walk down a set of stairs to arrive in the restaurant. The restaurant is very dark. Some would say maybe it's setting some type of ambience but yeah no. It feels like entering the red light district in Amsterdam. Dark, dim and very red. They have a very large cake display that is quite entertaining for the kids as they can choose flavors for dessert. They had many many cheese cakes of. Offer - cookies and cream, triple chocolate, strawberry cheesecake and so much more. We were seated quite promptly. The tables were probably purchased in 1983 and so were the chairs. They were old , dark and just worn down. We were practically on top of the table next to us and every time someone walked through the aisle they knocked my seat and my son's seat.There is literally nowhere to move around. It feels very claustrophobic actually. The menu has about one billion options. So yeah very daunting. I just asked the waiter what the good ones ( with no pork) and he did a good job pointing some out to me. He also recommended food for the kids as there is no kids menu. So we opted for the fried calamari and caprese type salad as the appetizer and we shared the veal pasta dish. The kids shared the chicken schnitzel with cheese sauce and a side of pasta with red sauce. The food came out literally 10 minutes after we ordered. It was so quick. The fried calamari was not good and I did not eat it. The caprese type salad was 3 pieces of tomatoes with cheese on top - nothing mind blowing. The award winning slow cooked veal pasta was just very very average. The pasta itself had crispy edges - weird. The meat was nice and soft but it was just smothered in this mushroom sauce which literally just ruined the flavor of the meat. The chicken schnitzel was huge and just very average. It was just way too smothered in cheese sauce. The overall food experience was meh and let's just say the portion sizes are so huge that we had many doggy bags to take home. For dessert we ordered a slice of the cookies and cream cheese cake. The kids loved it but once again - huge. We took it home. Would I venture back? Nope. The prices charged does not match the quality you would expected from a similar restaurant. While I respect that hr establishment was opened in 1983 - I think they need a serious update in decor, lighting and food . Total refresh is desperately needed and I just can't understand all the good reviews. The only thing that was amazing at this restaurant was the waiter. He was so kind and patient with us. read more

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We heard great things about this place...so on our last day in DC, we stopped in here for lunch... ...and WOW, the place was so Kitschy (with a capital K)! It was lit all pink with a ton of bunnies (Easter motif) throughout...even confetti garland. It was actually kinda funny, but it was fun-kitschy and welcoming at the same time. We started with the Fried Calamari...which was AMAZING! One of the best I've had?? Can't remember the exact names, but my husband ordered this Eggplant dish and I ordered a Rigatoni w/ Vodka dish (which came with chicken and these 2 big sausage links!). Again, we both devoured our plates! Everything was SO good!! Now I get why this is one of the landmark restaurants in DC. Bravo! read more

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Classically outstanding service and a throwback to the glory days of dining out Great portions You'll definitely have leftover The pasta matrimonia with meatballs and cheese ravioli is my favorite - the meatballs are the size of your fist Some of the dishes are hit or miss but ask for recommendations read more

Filomena Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been to DC twice and both times Filomena was amazing!! The first time was during the holidays and the place was decorated SO beautifully. I love that you get to see the pasta mama making fresh pasta at the front. The service is attentive enough and the fresh bread with pesto oil is delicious!! I've gotten the Ravioli alla Martimonia both times because it's just THAT GOOD, the meatballs are the best I've had. I actually enjoy the lighting in the restaurant, it makes it feel cozy and something about it being crowded and loud is entertaining. I would recommend getting a reservation because there's always a crowd of people waiting to dine. Overall I love this place and cannot wait to go back to DC to have it again. Visit during Christmas time, it's so beautiful!!! read more

Walked in and immediately saw "aunty" making fresh pasta by hand--such a cool and authentic first impression. Then we headed downstairs into an over-the-top, festive Easter-themed dining space that just added to the whole experience. Wow. This is easily some of the best Italian food I've had in a long time, and without a doubt the most authentic I've experienced in the U.S. Everything felt thoughtfully made and full of flavor. This is a must-visit spot. If you're celebrating a birthday or anniversary, this is the kind of place that creates a special memory. Already looking forward to the next time. read more

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I had no idea what I was in for! The ambiance is everything! If you are looking for a one of a kind experience and huge portions of Italian food, this is your place. They were decorated for Easter - and by that I mean if it could have bunnies on it, it DID have bunnies on it. If you are claustrophobic or hard of hearing - you are not going to enjoy it. They pack you in like sardines and it gets pretty loud. The food is ok, you won't leave hungry. But it's the experience that people come for. Be sure to make a reservation. read more

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Was pretty good 8/10 I couldn't really hear my date talk, I have bad ears tho. Beside that it was amazing read more

Filomena's is a Georgetown staple and our family's absolute favorite. No matter what time of year you visit, the seasonal decorations are always incredible and never disappoint. Easter is my favorite--it reminds me so much of my grandmother's house, with beautiful decorations and rabbits tucked into every corner. It makes the whole experience feel nostalgic and special. The food is just as memorable as the atmosphere. Our family ordered the lasagna, chicken Parmesan, and lobster ravioli, and every dish was outstanding. The portions are generous, the pasta is delicious, and everything tastes homemade. If you're in Georgetown, Filomena's is a must-visit. Between the incredible food, festive décor, and cozy atmosphere, it's a place we look forward to coming back to every time we're in town. read more

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I think Filomena is a Georgetown staple and I'm so grateful I was able to dine here and experience some really delicious pastas. The restaurant itself lives up to the social media hype in that every inch is decorated for the holidays. They do not skimp on the ambiance. The staff were very friendly and nice but I did have one tiny complaint. Firstly, the food was amazing Italian. The complimentary bread and olive oil was delicious. We also got a bottle of wine to share and that was good as well. I got the rigatoni with sausage and I ate that for two more meals after! We also tried the lasagna which was delicious as well. My complaint is with the appetizers. We got the fried mozzarella and meatballs. Both were flavorful and delicious and both were probably the best of each item I've tried. Now, the menu description does not state marinara sauce for the fried mozz, but I've seen so many pictures of it with marinara sauce plus I saw other tables getting it with the gravy boat of sauce so I was kind of expecting it. When it came without sauce, I asked for sauce and was told it doesn't come with marinara sauce, just the two on the plate. I say okay, I tried, I eat the fried mozz and it's amazing and I use the marina sauce from the meatballs. That would have been fine, but then my waiter comes to check on us and sees me scraping my last bite of fried mozz in the meatball pan and offers to bring me more marina. Very nice of her, but also very late. I wish she brought me sauce when I asked for it. That's all. That's my sauce rant. read more

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I was told this place is a must visit in DC, so we went out of our way for a quick lunch. The exterior is beautiful and interior decorated from floor to ceiling with everything imaginable; fake flowers and plants, stuffed bunnies, lights. The server didn't have much personality, never tried to make small talk or talk about the menu... I had the spinach ravioli in a cream sauce with peas and pancetta. The sauce was tasty but very thin and ravioli was chewy. Not great. My husband had cheese ravioli with meatballs. Loved the meatballs , lots of herbs and blend of meats; best I've had! The arugula salad had a delicious and tangy citrus dressing. Very refreshing and light. Overall , the experience was fine, I'm sure there are better spots for Italian food but if you happen to be in the area stop by for the meatballs! read more

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They were definitely not on their A-game for this visit, but we still had a good meal. They made us wait for nearly 30 minutes after our reservation to be seated, even though there were at LEAST a dozen empty tables. Short staffed? Server never greeted us, but rather just walked up to see if we wanted beverages. Odd. Ordered drinks and when they arrived, we ordered food - just two entees. The food came out 5 minutes after we ordered it, so no time to relax and settle in with some bread and a few sips of wine. Weird. The food was outstanding, at least. My wife had lasagna and I had the Linguine Cardinale (Lobster Pasta) and they were both plentiful and delicious. Overall, we had a good meal but it was a really rushed evening and ultimately somewhat disappointing. read more

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Voted one of DC's favorite Italian restaurants is Filomena, who has been serving up delicious Italian classic dishes and homemade pastas for over 40 years. It's located in Georgetown. I got the misto de mare loaded with shrimp, scallop, clam, and muscles with their creamy lobster sauce which I highly recommend. It's suppose to come with white wine and tomato sauce. This entree can easily feed two. The ambiance is cozy, crowded, and a feeling at being at my grandma's house ( lots of vintage looking decor). During my visit service was slow due to it being crowded, but my server was hospitable. Reservations weeks/months in advance are highly recommended and can be made either on open table or calling in. If you're dining alone or for two, try the open seating at the bar. read more

Filomena Ristorante - Misto Di Mare Filomena - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Our first time dining at Filomena, this has to be Authentic Italian! The food was carefully prepared with Love and precision. Not overly salted, or sauced. The service we encountered was very welcoming and friendly. Although the lighting was a little on the dark side this takes nothing away from our delightful experience. read more

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If you're looking for a dining experience that feeds your soul as much as your stomach, Filomena Ristorante in Georgetown is a must. Walking in during the Valentine's season feels like stepping into a romantic Italian dream. The floral arrangements and festive spirit are truly breathtaking. The Food: * Appetizers: We started with the fried shrimp, which were golden, crispy, and served with a tangy dipping sauce that provided the perfect kick. The texture was spot-on--crunchy on the outside and tender inside. * The Main Event: The lasagna is a masterpiece. It's served with a beautiful contrast of classic red sauce and a rich, velvety white sauce. The pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente, and every layer was packed with flavor. The presentation was so enticing, it was almost too pretty to eat (almost!). The Vibe: The service was phenomenal; our server Soprano was attentive and made us feel like the only table in the room. Sharing this with friends for Galentine's Day made it even more special. It's the kind of place where the atmosphere, the people, and the pasta all come together for a perfect night. read more

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As a man with an Italian mother, I can say with confidence you won't be disappointed. This was some of the best home-style Italian food I've gotten from a restaurant. Oftentimes there's something wrong with restaurant Italian food. Maybe it's the serving size, the sauce, the quality of the meat, the pasta itself, or the price. I have to say they all lined up perfectly here. The price point is rather high, but considering quality and quantity, it makes perfect sense, and I'd say is well-priced. I'll also add - I ordered my food from a delivery service. So I didn't even get to experience the restaurant itself, where I'm sure the food would have been even better. If I had one piece of constructive criticism, the meatballs were maybe a tad too salty. I loved them, but to eat all four in the Matrimonia, I felt a bit tapped out by the end. This is also because the serving size is, as mentioned, massive. So really hard to say this is a criticism, as if there were fewer or smaller meatballs, you'd be extra grateful for the punch they have. read more

Filomena Ristorante - Ravioli Alla Matrimonia - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Always crowded and long wait! Food is delicious, service is attentive, highly recommend. (Didnt take good photos because of the lights) read more

Filomena Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It's your classic Italian staple in Georgetown with massive portions. Must eat in DC! My husband and I stopped by for dinner during restaurant week. I made the reservations over 1.5 months ago because it's hard to get in. The restaurant is very busy, service is top tier and they decorated beautifully for Valentine's Day. The restaurant week meal was a regular sized portion meal and wow we took a lot home. The meatballs were delicious and arancini was so unique. You have to try it. Free bread with homemade garlic oil- very yummy. Chicken parm was massive. Two huge pieces of chicken smothered in sauce and cheese. A classic done right here. The sausage vodka sauce rotini was great. The creamiest vodka sauce I've ever had. The dessert slice are huge! Definitely can share it. Both were delicious and recommend. read more

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This has been on my list of places to try for a while and I finally made it. It's located near the Capital One Cafe. My friend and I came for dinner on a weekday. We made a reservation online, which I definitely recommend doing as the place was packed when we arrived. There is a coat check, which you may want to opt for. While there was enough room for me to walk between tables, it could be a tighter fit if there were coats on the back of chairs, depending on the jacket. While waiting to be seated, you can gaze upon the dessert display or the decor (they still had holiday decor up when I visited). Bathrooms are at the other side of the dessert display if you need it. It was packed inside and kind of loud. It was the type of environment where there was so much chatter and noise that there is never a quiet moment. You could have a conversation, but you might need repeat yourself. If there was music playing, I couldn't hear it. We didn't wait too long to be seated. After putting in our order, a bread basket with bread dipping oil was served. I'm not sure what the norm for this place is, but I was expecting the bread to be warmer than it was. It was interesting that they served different types of bread in the basket. Nothing really stood out though (like Ozzie Rolls). We ordered the Insalata Di Strawberry as our appetizer and the Tortelloni Di Michele and the Eggplant Lasagna as entrees. Everything tasted great and the portions were large, but there wasn't anything I would experience a craving over. What I have mixed feelings about was the service. After taking our order, we never saw our waiter again. Different people served food, refilled water, and checked in with us (on occasion). However, it took an unusual amount of time for our food to be served after the bread basket and in between the appetizer and entrees. The tables beside us that were seated after us had gotten their entrees already. In addition, the only reason we got the check when we did was because we had to ask the waiter of the table next to us for it. They do have a tradition of serving complimentary amaretto or sambuca with coffee beans. It was nice although not aligned with our personal tastes. I will say that I was stuffed at the end and took back leftovers that reheated well. I wouldn't make this a regular haunt, but would be interested in trying more stuff on their menu - especially the desserts. read more

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Classic Italian red sauce joint -- the best in DC. Excellent service. Don't miss the veal parm. No need to save room for dessert

Filomena has been in Georgetown for decades and this was our first time. All of the rave reviews about the service and food are on point. We had a great experience and the it felt like an old school NYC Italian restaurant. We started with a Caesar salad which was fresh and plenty for two people. I was looking forward to the meatballs and order the cheese ravioli that comes with three meatballs. It seemed like I was sitting at my grandmas table eating her homemade meatballs... perfection. As the waiter suggested, save room for dessert as it is special. He was telling the truth. We split cookie and cream chocolate mousse cake. Words can't describe how good it is. There are probably 8 different cakes to choose from as well as other desserts. From after thanksgiving to a week after Christmas, Filomena is decorated for the season in excess which is so beautiful and fun!! It is definitely worth the price and planning to get a table! read more

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1000 out of 10 every single time. Whenever I visit my friend who lives in DC we've come to this restaurant every single time. It has never let us down in any way. The atmosphere, the drinks, the food, the dessert. the service is all amazing. This was our last hurrah as my friend is leaving DC but will definitely find a way to be back some day. Anything on that menu is good, but we do get the eclair in the cannoli every time for dessert. And we love the dessert wine! Such a nice touch. read more

Filomena Ristorante - Dessert an eclair and a Cannoli Alla Filomena - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The vodka rigatoni with chicken was great as was the shrimp appetizer and free bread. The deconstructed cannoli was unusual, but worth it for a try. Tables for two are a bit cramped, but worth it for a meal. It was $148 though for two people. read more

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This 40-year-old, award-winning fine-dining Italian spot in the heart of Georgetown--wrapped in gorgeous holiday décor--was absolutely a must-visit, and I'm so glad we made it. Bold cocktails, handmade pastas, authentic flavors, warm and quick service, and an extensive menu... everything truly hit the mark. It gets very busy, so I'd highly recommend making a reservation. Here's what we tried: * Limoncello Martini -- so good... and so strong * Chicken Marsala -- incredible portions + amazing flavor * Broccoli Pizza -- a win if you're a true broccoli lover * Philly Steak Sandwich -- my son devoured it Their dessert spread looked tempting, but we were way too full this round. This restaurant fits perfectly into Georgetown's charming university-town vibe, and we'll definitely be back. read more

Filomena Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was our final meal in DC, and it was a last minute decision, so we were lucky only to have a 15 minute or so wait with no reservation on a Saturday night. The place is very moodily charming because you're on a basement level with no natural light, so everything is dark and the vibe is Italian grandma kitsch. The whole thing manages to work. They were busy, and our waitress, who was highly professional (honestly she seemed like she could be a government employee) was being pulled to some VIP table in their back room (which we were seated adjacent to), so she was not as available as we would have liked. We got a couple cocktails and started with the Caesar salad and the meatballs. For a place that boasts about its portion sizes, there were only two meatballs, and they were fine. The free bread wasn't impressive, especially considering the extraordinary bread situation that we had at The Dip the previous evening. The salad was undersalted and kinda bland. So, overall, not the most promising beginning. We all shared the one main dish of Linguini Cardinale after our waitress sold us on it. It's sort of like a vodka sauce that mated with lobster, and it was delicious, but it was quite rich and heavy. We did like it though. Dessert was where we went all out with the strawberry cheesecake, the pistachio strawberry mousse cake, and the dark chocolate mousse cake. The one that had pistachio was terrible--everything tasted artificial and the texture wasn't right. The chocolate one was OK. Luckily the cheesecake was where it was at. It's not Junior's-level or anything, but compared to the other two, it stood out. We're glad we came here to have tried it once and we had a good time as a family, so it'll be a fond memory. We don't feel a pressing need to return, but we would recommend it for folks to try once. read more

According to Yelp directions. I live about 1088 miles away from Filomena Ristorante. But that hasn't stopped me from dining here 3 times. This 5 star review comes real easy! If you're staying anywhere in the area just book a rideshare and go! As you enter, wave to the woman making raviolis and other great Italian dishes. The dining room is always decorated per the season you visit, so it always changes. The service is top notch and don't forget to save an appetite for the huge variety of desserts they offer. You can't go wrong here!!! Filomena Ristorante is bomb. read more

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Wow ! What can I say about this place ! The Ambience is beautiful! I like how they decorate its top tier . Had great service and the food was amazing ! A great place for a birthday or anniversary. Also you might see a celebrity or two ! read more

Filomena Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We stopped by this popular spot, but honestly--it gave major tourist vibes. The Insalata di Polpo had a nice flavor, though I was expecting a bit more char to make it shine. The Caesar salad could've used a heavier hand with the salt; the dressing felt shy. On the flip side, the pasta was absolutely delicious, and I'd come back just for that (and the bread with olive oil, which was everything). The Vitello Saltimbocca, however, leaned salty enough to make me reach for extra water. Overall, a solid meal with a few hits and misses--but definitely more of a "check it off the list" kind of place than a hidden gem. read more

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Well start with the vibes: when you walk in at the top of the stairs you see them making homemade fresh pasta. As you descend the stairs, it...transforms. it feels like a fever dream. Crazy and MASSIVE Easter decorations everywhere. I mean everywhere. Purple lighting, yellow lighting. It's all kind of hard to describe. The place is very crowded. Very packed in. Do not expect to have a private conversation there unless it's simply too loud to be overheard. And it was loud. The service: it was attentive but rushed and I feel like it was attentive TO rush you. I didn't feel like I got to enjoy and linger on any aspect of the meal. The service lacked in tacking away used dishes, which at a small place, at a small two person table made it very difficult. The food: we got the fried mozzarella, the Caesar salad, and we spit the sausage cannelloni. The mozzarella was light, lightly breaded and airy with a good flavor. The Caesar despite being "famous" was just okay. Better once salted, but was missing something. The sausage cannelloni was the stand out. Perfectly cooked. Well sauced. Tasted amazing 10/10. One entree was good to feed both of us. Please note, if you are sharing items; they do not split it which feels like a missing piece when you're paying those prices it should be split. We opted out of dessert. For drinks we both had dirty martinis and they were perfect. We had a menabrea with dinner and it was great also although the beer glasses leave a bit to be desired. read more

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