Service is great! Wine is great! The carbonara not so good very bland the bruschetta was nothing else than bread with tomato.

On March 13, my husband and I went with another couple to celebrate birthdays. Three of us have birthdays within a week of each other! The restaurant is lively and the food and service were great! We ordered a charcuterie appetizer and shared an order of fantastic cacio e pepe, made tableside in a huge Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano (can't remember which one) cheese wheel. For the mains, we each ordered separate items including lamb and branzino. Christian was our waiter and he took very good care of us. Before we left, the three birthday celebrants were gifted a signed cookbook! A super nice gesture. We are definitely looking forward to our next visit. I'm sorry I did not take any photos. read more

To celebrate a friend's birthday, we made a reservation for a Wednesday at 6 p.m. simply because they have many gluten-free options for an Italian restaurant. Here's our experience. 1) Food: Before our ordered food came out, a small plate of bread came out. Some of it was soft and other pieces more hard. To start, we ordered the Caesar salad, which was flavorful. It had a more anchovy taste compared to other ones I've had, but it was still good. For our main, we got the lasagna for my nine-year-old daughter, cacio e pepe (which is made at your table), lemon chicken, and gluten-free tagliatelle, lemon, and burrata. Everything was good, but the most impressive is their gluten-free pasta. 2) Drinks: Their menu includes many wines, beer, and cocktails. Enjoying more sweet drinks, I loved the Farfalla Rossa with lychee. It was very refreshing! 3) Service: It was a little hit or miss, but that happens. There were long gaps between courses and it took a long time to get the bill. 4) Space: It's very quaint and homey. We loved it! 5) Area: Parking can be hard to find especially during rush hour so consider taking the Metro. After 5pm, you can usually find parking by The Washington Post a few blocks north. read more

We've been to the Olio e Più locations in NYC, so we decided to check the DC location for an early dinner. We started off with the Tagliere Napoli focacce (topped with tomato sauce, basil, and mozzarella), the Arancini Tartufa (prepared with arborio rice, mozzarella, and black truffles), the Sicilian Eggplant Caponata (with cherry tomatoes, corstini, and agrodolce), and a Burrata & Figs Primavera salad (with figs, prosciutto crisps, fava beans, and dressed in a fig vanaigrette). For our mains, I opted for the Piccata Limone e Salvia (chicken scaloppa with lemon, sage, marble potatoes, and sauteed vegges), and the hubs went for the Ribeye alla Griglia (12 oz, and served with oven-baked veggies). We didn't want to skip out on dessert, so we both shared the Olio e Più Tiramisu, which was tasty. The restaurant itself is nice inside, with the dark wooden decor. Staff and service was attentive. They also serve brunch, lunch, and a prix-fixe lunch menu, and I'd be curious to try their brunch on the next visit. +Italian shareables +friendly service read more

This is a fun place with tasty food and nicely made drinks. Also great is its location, just a few blocks from the National Theater and just across the street from Giordano's Pizza that's about to open. For our part, we enjoyed the Burrata & Figs and their Risotto Alla Milanese Scallops. And that paired very nicely with their Manhattans. We'll definitely be back, unless Giordano's is open. read more

An interesting Italian restaurant with a short menu, which is OK as long as the food is good. I got the short rib ravioli that was out of this world. I also ordered the bruschetta to share with my daughter and son-in-law. Now what makes this bruschetta wildly good is the balsamic glaze I had never had or heard of before. I am a huge fan now of balsamic glaze. A club sandwich was ordered, and they thought it was good. The piccata limone which was terribly overcooked, but my daughter would not mention it to the staff. She felt embarrassed doing so, which is ridiculous. I would still go back to this restaurant for the bruschetta and the ravioli short rib. Very good wait service and friendly. I now stock balsamic glaze in my kitchen. read more

I rate restaurants within their category and concept. I am not comparing a casual Italian spot to a Michelin star dining experience. If a place charges upscale prices, I expect the food and overall execution to match that level. When it does not, that factors heavily into my rating. We ordered takeout from **Olio e Più** and tried a wide range of items, including the crudo di hamachi, minestrone soup, fritto primavera, two tagliere Napoli, carbonara, cavatelli, branzino, piccata limone, cacio e pepe, and lasagnetta al pesto. The total came out to around $400. I will start by saying this was takeout, so I understand that some dishes do not travel as well. That said, at this price point, I still expect strong flavor and quality across the board. Unfortunately, this meal did not deliver. The crudo di hamachi was particularly disappointing. For $23, it came with four extremely thin slices of fish that lacked depth and flavor. It felt underwhelming and not representative of what you expect from a crudo at that price. The minestrone soup, at $15, was very basic and lacked the kind of seasoning and depth that should come with a well made soup. It was forgettable. The pastas across the board were just ok. The cacio e pepe, lasagnetta al pesto, and carbonara did not stand out and did not have the richness or balance you would expect. The cavatelli was probably the best of the group, but even that was simply decent, nothing memorable. The tagliere Napoli was also very basic, especially considering the pricing. It did not feel curated or elevated in any meaningful way. Overall, that was the theme of the meal. Nothing was outright bad, but nothing justified the price point. When you are charging upscale prices, the food needs to deliver an experience to match. This felt closer to diner level execution than what the menu suggests. To be fair, the service during pickup was friendly and smooth, and I appreciate that. Also, since this was takeout, it is possible the dine in experience is better. That said, based on this experience, I was not impressed. I do not mind paying for a great meal, but this did not feel like good value. 2 stars. read more

Honestly, this could easily have been a 2-star review but it wouldn't take much to rise to a 4-star one. Aperitivo A same-day Sunday evening reservation for 4 at 7:45. Arrived 15 minutes early to see if they'd accommodate, but no luck. Waited 12 minutes to get a drink at the bar. Was seated almost 10 minutes into our reservation. Antipasto Server A eventually arrived with menus and a cold demeanor. After a bit of a bobble ordering (that was on us), the wine charades began. Server B kindly informed us that the bottle we ordered was not available. We chose another, only to have Server A inform us that it was not available -- but that the previously ordered wine was. When we asked why the bottle he returned with was labeled differently he went into explaining that all Sangiovese is Chianti, which we politely accepted without argument. After asking for distinctions between our choice and others and settling on simply characterizing the wine we were hoping for, (Manager?) A showed up with the same bottle, opened it, poured for the taster, filled half the glasses, placed the bottle down, and walked away with hardly a word spoken. Primo Appetizers -- quite good -- came and went without too much drama. There was a mix-up among Servers C & D as to what shaved parm was, while Server E seemed intent on swiftly removing a replacement of table bread that had literally just been set down. Server X removed one person's plate mid-appetizers, leaving them nothing to eat from, though Server Whoever eventually replaced it. Somewhere in the mix, a drink order was forgotten. Not impressive -- and we started to wonder if they were closing soon given all the rushed energy -- but not dramatic. Secondo Maybe the first high note of the dinner: the mains. Branzino was decent, vongole dreadfully bland, with the ravioli and lamb ragù stealing the show. Of course, it had to coincide with the night's nadir, when part of our party witnessed (Kitchen Manager?) A questionably handling dishes while photographing them. I can't verify that what others saw was linked to food that was run to tables -- I'll just say it's something to be mindful of. Contorno With that behind us, the night opened up. A new server arrived -- the first woman of the evening -- to collect remnants for boxes, and was an absolute delight. In barely a minute, she'd broken the cycle of icy non-reception that had defined service thus far, and we perhaps held her at the table a bit too long. Dolce Server A reemerged, chipper now -- thanks, She-Server -- to handle dessert orders (do NOT skip), and tried his best to answer questions about non-menu digestifs. A trip to the bar yielded a similarly vacant response from the bartender, but I had a cognac in hand soon enough. The frenzy fading, the swirl of servers scattered to the wind. Except Server A, who we eventually found having a laugh with one of our party at the server station -- which drew the rest of us over to joke around and say our goodnights. By the end, he was warm, funny, genuinely present. It was the experience the whole evening could have been. Conto I entreat the team leading this place: take stock of the people and moments that make it worth returning to. They revealed themselves, but only just -- and mostly at the end. It's the difference between a destination and a disappointment. read more

Just amazing and the good was delicious. Our server was incredible and our meal was filling. I had the Ceaser salad with a side of grilled shrimp and a glass of bubbly. Will definitely return read more

Olio e Più - Inside at lunch - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This "sister restaurant " of La Grande Boucherie was a disappointment. We thought we'd try to pop into La Grande Boucherie for a late lunch at 2:00, but still faced a 35-minute wait so we took the hostess's suggestion to try Olio. It's a charming light-filled space with lovely cherry blossom accents over the bar. We were seated immediately, but then had to wait 10 minutes to get menus and water. The waiter came back fairly quickly to get our order - an appetizer of mortadella and cheeses, and three different sandwiches. The appetizer and drinks came out 10 minutes later and then we waited at least 30 minutes for our sandwiches. My special espresso cherry blossom martini was excellent and the appetizer was good. The sandwiches were ok - all three were dry and not terribly remarkable. Perhaps it's better to order pasta here. In an attempt to end the meal on a good note, we ordered dessert - two Valrhona hot chocolates and lemon sorbet. Again, took an eternity to come out. There was some sort of confusion with the sorbet order; the menu says three scoops but they only brought one. When I attempted to talk to the server about it and make sure they weren't going to charge us $13 for one scoop, he was short with me and kind of snarky. I assume he was tired and overwhelmed because the restaurant was packed and they clearly needed more staff. Still - not the best way to handle a customer question. Overall, the food was underwhelming and the service was not great. Might be good for cocktails before a show, but otherwise I'd rather spend my money elsewhere. read more

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Must have caught them on a bad night. The service was shy and felt like the minimum. The salad was mediocre as the greens weren't the highest quality/the freshest. The fritto primavera wasn't very fritto--it was soft fried and had no crispness; I honestly probably should have sent it back. This meal was not worth $50 ($60 after tipping). I did like the ambience. The restaurant was decorated for Christmas and the lighting was very intimate. Upon receiving the check, there was also a surprise 3% 'Restaurant Surcharge.' It wasn't gratuity or a credit card fee, just a surcharge--wth?! So watch out! read more

Olio e Più - Caesar salad, Fritto Primavera - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Interior is very cute and nicely decorated. It feels very classic. We went for lunch and got the calamari, seafood pasta and carbonara. The seafood pasta was great! Really flavorful and didn't lean fishy at all. The service was nice but we did ask for water and got bottled water which we did not know was not free haha It was like $10 sorta crazy read more

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Oh, oh, oh,oh Olio you know!!!! This has the right stuff Fantastic food yo! Get the pasta - de Pepe is de precocious Love the servers, ask them to sing songs from Mama Mia! They won't do it, but what a great show! Drink a bottle of wine backwards - your friends will get a kick! read more

Olio e Più - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We made a 6pm reservation for a Thursday evening before a show at the National Theater. (Convenient location, theater lovers!) The restaurant was beautifully decorated inside and out for the holiday season. I forgot to take pictures of the outside, but I looked like a high-end hotel with huge wreaths over the windows and white lights. We noticed it even just driving by looking for parking. Inside, they had white lights, evergreen bows, fresh greenery, which was just warm and inviting. We were just a trio, but I did see long family style seating for large parties of 8 to 10, plus some bar seating, in addition to traditional four-tops. I had the mocha espresso martini, which was a little bitter like other reviewers had mentioned, but I actually liked it that way. My friend brought her daughter with us, and she ordered the nonalcoholic "NON IL FARFALLA ROSA" cocktail made with lychee, cranberry, lemon, and nonalcoholic Prosecco. (See pic with floating flower.) She said she enjoyed it. We started out with the bruschetta as an appetizer. It was two large pieces with burrata, tomato, garlic, basil, and a balsamic drizzle. I think they use a touch of sea salt to make them burrata really pop. It was very tasty. My friend had the TAGLIATELLE DI BOSCO, pasta with mixed mushrooms. Her daughter had the TROFIETTE AL PESTO E FAGIOLINI, pasta with pesto. I was torn between the SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE and the PICCATA LIMONE E SALVIA; based on another Yelp review, I ordered the latter. I think I ended up with some "diner's remorse," because it was fine but it was nothing to write home about. The chicken medallions were not very lemony, and the veggies were overcooked and limp. Portion size was OK, but I was glad I had an appetizer because I was still fairly hungry by the end of dinner. My friend and I both had a glass of Pinot Grigio to go with our meals, which was light, sweet, and paired nicely with our entrées. For dessert, my friend and her daughter shared the chocolate mousse and I had the tiramisu. The tiramisu was a good portion, but it wasn't as espresso forward as I personally prefer. But the mascarpone cream tasted a very fresh and fluffy. Our server Christian was friendly and attentive. He fixed our uneven table for us so it stopped wobbling as well. The only true negative would be the noise level inside the dining room. It's an open kitchen and an open dining room and an open bar, all in one space, so it was very loud at times. Difficult to have a quiet, private, or intimate conversation should you want one. Otherwise, it's a solid pre-theater choice and we enjoyed the meal and ambience, especially during the holiday season. read more

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Hostess was super unfriendly but she offered us seating options which I appreciated. We chose to sit in the back near the kitchen - just an FYI it is hotter back there so I was very warm in my sweater! CRUDO DI HAMACHI $23 Hamachi tuna, ginger oil, pesto trapanese *Came out very quickly and had a good amount of flavor, a touch more acidity would have lifted the dish even further. PICCATA LIMONE E SALVIA $31 x 2 Chicken scaloppa, lemon, sage, marble potatoes, sautéed vegetables *This was our favorite dish of the evening - the chicken is super tender and the sauce is very flavorful. The marble potatoes and vegetables were completely coated in that sauce, and as someone who rarely eats roasted potatoes, I finished everything on the plate. OLIO E PIÙ TIRAMISU $15 Mascarpone mousse, ladyfingers, light espresso syrup with a touch of amaretto *Arrived in a small glass jar with a charming presentation. Rich, creamy, and balanced, it was an ideal portion for sharing. Service moved a bit slowly, but our server mentioned they were understaffed that evening. We were absorbed in conversation, so the pacing didn't bother me much, though my colleague felt the delay more than I did. Overall we had a relaxing Sunday night dinner and interested in stopping by for some salad and pasta next time. read more

The tiramisu was AMAZING! We absolutely loved our dining experience. We were able to find parking street side and used ParkMobile. The space is pretty big and two parties were actually being held there when we arrived. I love all the plants and the cute decor. Our server was Gregory and he was phenomenal we really appreciated his checking in on us during the night. Tikia was a manager and she came by a few times and gave us a few of her favs to order and she was right on point! They were both amazing and we couldn't have asked for a better night. We will definitely be back! read more

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The food is not too bad, just can be a little expensive. The chocolate mousse and soup is not worth the price. The server we had is not good, not constantly checking on us. There is either missing a fork, or spoon, or drink on our table and we had to keep asking another server passing by to help us. The menu is not user friendly for people don't know italian. We know some English and still having a hard time figuring out what is on the menu. Also because we just pass by this restaurant and didn't do any work to study its menu before we go in and my phone has bad connection to internet that time, so we had some difficulties figure out what we should order from menu. In addition, the people in there are talking very loud. Overall, the food is great, just overpriced. The server we had is bad. The menu is not very useful. Other people in restaurant talk too loud. read more

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Came here on a Friday and it was bustling! We found a spot at the bar. I ordered the fritto primavera which was fried calamari, zucchini, carrots with a side of aioli. The calamari was fried lightly and very tender. It was cooked nicely. I also ordered the spaghetti alla carbonara. It was cooked with pancetta, egg yolk, parm, and chilli flakes. I broke the yolk and mixed everything together. The noodles were cooked nicely but the flavor was a bit lackluster. This dish could have used a bit more salt which is surprising since pancetta is usually on the saltier side (not this one though). Not my favorite dish. read more

Olio e Più - SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came for the $25 lunch special. Food was delicious! The manager had the bartender make us a new drink they they're putting on the menu and it was amazing!! Shout out to the bartender Ximena for the tasty margaritas!!! Will be back! read more

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Very popular upscale Italian restaurant I came here on a Friday night with my fiancé and her sister All of our food was delicious, but the experience was less impressive. The first hiccup was that when we first walked in the entryway was jam packed with people, and there was no host or hostess to check in with. Eventually she came back, and we were able to check in for our reservation, but we ended up having a wait a few more minutes for our table to be ready. It seemed like they were very overwhelmed. Also, once we were seated it was incredibly loud and challenging to hear one another, and we also had 2 different waiters come to take our orders A nice, but slightly strange, touch was that it was my fiancés sister's birthday, so they gave her a book about the restaurant that was signed by all of the staff read more

I think I went in with super high expectations. On a quick DC weekend trip, my fiancé and I decided to do a cute early dinner at Olio e Piu. I reserved a table online, but it seemed like it would only let me book outdoor tables. I didn't mind that because the weather was perfect. When we arrived, the hostess was super sweet and even offered us an indoor table. The inside is gorgeous and chic. It's a really pretty indoor space. We had already gotten excited about the good weather outside so decided to stay there. I went in knowing I'd love to try the carbonara and then probably a salad. I'm not sure what happened, but things felt off with our waiter. I'm not sure the best way to capture what I'm trying to describe, but it felt a little rushed and unwelcoming. I had seen a lot of good things about the pastas on Yelp. My fiancé and I shared the insalata di spinaci and the spaghetti alla carbonara. I really loved the salad. It was simple, but delicious. The carbonara looked really pretty! I wish it had a bit more flavor. At some point the egg began to cook and was too eggy in the wrong way (even with mixing it in beforehand). I should also note the focaccia was nice at the start. Do know we only tried two dishes, I'd be curious to see what their other pasta dishes or brunch is like. read more

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Soooo worth the wait to try this out! Restaurant week was busy so they were swamped and wait times were long. But food was worth the wait! read more

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This place was cutie! The vibes were so cute, my pasta was amazing, wine was great. Only note was service was a little slow and we had to ask someone for another drink vs service being ahead of the game. Would absolutely go again though! read more

I went here with a friend and we sat at the bar. Drinks were very good and they have a full bar with good selections of spirits. The staff was very professional. The food is honestly just okay--especially for the price. We got the salmon crudo and there was barely any seasoning on it. My friend got the orreciete with sausage. This was the only thing I really liked. I would order that again. I was excited to try their carbonara with an egg yoke on top. It was so bland. I needed to add salt and Parmesan to it. The only thing I'd say is the noodles tasted handmade. This is a pricey place meant for out of towners based on the location. Definitely not for locals. There are many better Italian options for better prices. read more

Olio e Più - Orreciete with sausage and broccoli rabe - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I came on right when they opened for lunch during RW. I was greeted and seated quickly but there is where the service kind of took a turn. Once seated, I was there for nearly 10 minutes before even getting water. A little bit later, my server came to take my order. They were friendly. No problem there. However, a lunch should not have taken an hour and half. There were delays with everything. For my meal, I chose CRUDO DI SALMONE, SALMONE ARANCIO E PISTACCHIO, and CROSTATA DI ARANCIA SANGUINELLA for my three choices. All were pretty good and made the experience semi-worth the visit. The fennel in my entree was a bit overcooked to the point that I couldn't eat/chew it. So, I discarded that. Disappointing because I love fennel! I did get complimentary bread after sitting for a while but, hey, what could I do. I wont say that I'll never return but I can say that it wont be anytime soon and definitely not dine in during lunch. While the vibe of the restaurant was slightly fancy, the service time did not reflect that at all. At least communicate that there is a delay to give patrons a head up. Oh well. read more

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I've been wanting to try Olio e Piu ever since they opened and we finally got a chance to for weekend brunch. I was especially intrigued by the bottomless mimosas :) The ambiance is wonderful with a sort of modern Italian family bistro type of feel. We started our meal with cheese and charcuterie, which were great. The tallegio was the favorite...so creamy, buttery, and tangy. I also liked that they served it was a indulgent organic honey and olives. The bread was also so good and our server even brought us another plate of bread as we couldn't stop with the delightful cheese and olive oil. After reading copious Yelp reviews we stuck to pasta for our entrees and wow, that was definitely the right move. The carbonara was superb with handmade noodles, a creamy, but not overly heavy sauce. This is a must order! The ravioli was equally delicious and I thought was a more generous serving than expected. I also saw someone order the pesto, which looked great and will be on the top of my list for our next visit. The service was good (not great) due to feeling a bit uneven. At times our server was attentive and helpful and other times absent (when I had an empty drink glass). We paid with Inkind, which was super easy. Overall we had a great brunch and would definitely return. Although it is in a highly touristy location, the pasta dishes are definitely worth the trip! read more

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Raman was incredible! Very attentive and knowledgable about the menu. Nathan came by to offer a deep dive into the wine menu. I ordered lobster linguine and a pineapple mocktail for dry January. It was truly delicious and the drink was refreshing. The focaccia appetizer was very good. Kind of like pizza in a way but thick and airy. Beautifully decorated for Christmas still. Loved it and will definitely be back!! read more

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Love olio e piu and have gone frequently since they opened this DC location. I often crave their carbonara, so this is my go-to suggestion for a work lunch near the office. I've also come on my own dime for dinner before shows at the National Theatre, which is just a block away. The aesthetic is always lovely and can confirm they add an elegant christmas-y touch to the decor for the holidays. For food, I usually get the carbonara and split a bottle of white wine; I also enjoy their Cacio e Pepe that they prep tableside in a cheese wheel, and recommend the chocolate mousse or tiramisu for dessert read more

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Came here a few weeks ago for my boyfriend's birthday. The service was amazing. They were very friendly and helpful. The ambiance was beautiful for the holiday. We ordered the charcuterie and RAVIOLI DI SHORT RIBS AL RAGÙ. The charcuterie was good. The short ribs Al ragu were amazing. The short ribs were tender. The dish was flavorful. The table next to us ordered spaghetti alla carbonara. It looked so good. I will get that next time when I'm there. read more

Olio e Più - RAVIOLI DI SHORT RIBS AL RAGÙ - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've always been meaning to check out the original location of this restaurant (the one in NYC), so I had to try it when I saw the DC location! Restaurant was beautifulllll-- super airy and chic, just like a small french restaurant. Service was friendly and fast. - Carbonara: 9/10 (ofc I visited this restaurant for the carbonara! Overall, it was really good and creamy. Sauce was flavorful and noodles were cooked well. But the sauce was def salty and oilyyyyy.) - Hamachi crudo: 6/10 (presentation was beautiful. Crudo was eh... not the thickest or freshest slice.) Overall, it's a cute place that I'll def check out again! read more

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We ordered the bruschetta, tagliatelle, a chicken dish, tiramisu, and the olive oil cake. The food was amazing, it was the best bruschetta I have ever had. You also get free bread with olive oil to start off with. Service was a 10/10 with our server Christian and the staff was amazing. They accommodate groups of all sizes and there wasn't anything to dislike. Great place, definitely worth a visit. read more

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The Italian restaurant where I saw 0 Italians working here or in the kitchen. Broke my heart seriously . The food was just okay The "Focaccia" was basically naan bread. No airiness or flavor. The appetizer we ordered was soooo much topping with 4 small triangles of this fake faccaccia on the side. It needs more and better bread to scoop up the ingredients. My husband ordered the seafood squid pasta which was delicious tender, and you can tell was fresh. I ordered the carbonara which was just okay, I wish I ordered what my husband ordered. The prices were okay for okay food. This place seems to be more of a spot to drink and have a "vibe" than to expect really good food. Our waiter couldn't answer questions about the menu because he wasn't Italian and he had broken English, but he was really really nice and tried his best but you could tell from the food it wasn't authentic. The Italian family sitting next to us left disappointed which should of told me what I needed to know. Besides that the area is fun and beautiful, everyone is dressed nicely and it's a nice atmosphere to be in Won't be coming back read more

Olio e Più - Nice outdoor - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ambiance: old Italian charm that takes you overseas to a nice Italian restaurant Service: company lunch. We came in at 11am so we were the first table. It got busy around noon and by 1pm most of the restaurant was pretty full. Excellent service! We didn't feel rushed and our water was never empty. Our waiter came by after we got our food and see if everything was ok. Food: there were no complaints of the amount of quality of the food. I got the ragu and the panna cotta. I would say, I had no idea what panna cotta was but I ordered because of the vanilla bourbon, pineapple and passion fruit puree. Let me tell you - this was the BEST DESSERT I've had in a LONG TIME. It was light and the tropical fruit puree was spot on. My coworker was like "you don't look like you wanna share.." I didn't LOL. Definitely a great restaurant in the sea of sandwich shops near Metro Center. read more

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Christmas decor was beautiful! Do yourself a favor and skip the octopus appetizer. It was honestly a joke for the price. Paper thin pieces of octopus lined tv plate, making for a grand total of about 4 bites for a whopping $27?? Menu should've mentioned how it would be more carpaccio style. The carbonara was not great considering how it's their signature dish. It tasted mainly of pasta water and we had to ask for extra cheese and pepper flakes to get some flavor in there. The red sauce pasta was way better and fuller bodied. Chocolate mousse was presented beautifully and tasted good to end off the meal. + points for gifting us a lovely signed coffee table book for our anniversary but food could use a little work read more

Had a great dinner here, the food was amazing! The table side Ciccio E Pepe was delicious, as well as the Orchiette. Mo was our waiter and he was phenomenal! Thanks Mo for taking such great care of us! We will be back!! The restaurant is clean, well maintained and has great ambiance ! read more

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Not sure if it's because of the time we went but unfortunately was not a good experience. We were hoping to get the end of the lunch deal which advertised as cutting off at 4pm. We arrived around 3:35, they gave us the lunch menus and dinner menus but when we tried to order from it and asked about the lunch prixe fixe they said it was too late actually and took away the lunch menus. Most place cut off orders by the time advertised but not a big deal - but weird they even gave us the lunch menus in the first place then. We knew we were close to the cut off time so not a big deal and we ordered off the dinner menus. Throughout our entire stay though, even though there were barely any customers it was hard to find our waitress to even place our orders and get our check when we finished. Honestly, I'm more into food so even if service was not great, if food is good I don't really care. But even the food was just very eh.. Crudo di salmone - sliced extremely thin and tiny portion compared to the price. It tasted decent though but since it's thin you're not getting much salmon flavor 2.75/5 Polpo in cassetta - also sliced extremely thin but that kept the octopus tender and the octopus had a pretty strong flavor. Pretty good but oily 3/5 FUSILLI CINGHIALE E FUNGHI - best of 3 pastas but still just eh. It comes warm.. not hot. Some pieces of meet were nice and some were too chewy. 3/5 RAVIOLI DI SHORT RIBS AL RAGÙ - like room temp when it came out. Not bad but nothing special either. Sauce is not that flavorful and filling the same 2/5 SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE - it said it would be prepared tableside so we were looking forward to that. They asked us before any of the pasta were served if we wanted all 3 to be served at once or since the other 2 were ready but this one would take longer, we would like the other 2 to come out first. We asked for the other 2 first and basically less than 2 minutes after they gave us the first 2 they dropped off the spaghetti with no explanation at our table. We were confused since we were just told it would take longer and also it's supposed to come with presentation so we flagged down the waitress to double check and she said that actually the guy who does the presentation was not here yet but it's ready to eat . But if we wanted to be show we can wait for him but since cheese was already mixed in it would be extremely cheesy. I wish they asked us before making it so we could properly decide and it sounds like he was only going to take a couple minutes to come which wouldn't have been an issue at all. Even this dish was not hot but just kinda room temp warm. Very cheesy and very very bland. Kinda gritty too. 1/5 read more

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Five stars for food but one star for service omg! The service was so slow and horrible between every single course and even when we were waiting for water, it was a Sunday night before 6 PM and it wasn't even that busy although they had a few tables, but there were many tables that were open and we were waiting just forever! The interior is very cute for the holidays, but the lights were so bright until they dimmed them. The food was excellent! I absolutely loved the focaccia appetizer with the tomato sauce and mozzarella. It was like a mini pizza and you will definitely have leftovers and you could tell that it was homemade and so fresh! I also love the Caesar salad, simple but delicious. I also tried the Pasta with truffles which was a gnocchi dish. This dish was very rich, but delicious pillows of pasta and you could tell that they also were made fresh at the restaurant! I could only eat about half of this. I also shared the chocolate mousse dessert, which was incredible! I would totally be back, but I hope that they improve their service. read more

Olio e Più - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Olio e Più was one of the most pleasant surprises i've had in a long time. truth be told, i was eyeing the french restaurant next door. i don't know if you've ever experienced this or not but the second i opened the doors i knew the place wasn't for me. so i literally went next door to this italian spot and found a gem! so much so that i ate here three days in a row! there's a wonderful electric energy to this place. the music is great but the staff are hands down amazing. the service manager was exceptional as she handled the crowds with grace and understanding. i struck up such a great bond with the bartender that she ultimately decided to what i was eating over the course of the days i went. everything was amazing! from the salmon, to the pasta, to the wine/drink pairings. it was all 10/10! next time i'm in DC i absolutely MUST come back. read more

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Excellent food , wine and service. Service at bar was excellent and wine Wade perfect. read more

Olio e Più opened its DC location sometime last fall, and it's been on my list ever since. They also have locations in NYC and Chicago! My friend and I made a reservation on OpenTable a week in advance to secure a Friday evening spot during a normal dinner time. Our server was friendly and made sure our water glasses were never empty. The complimentary bread and olive oil were nice quick bites that we enjoyed while waiting for the food we ordered. We family-styled an appetizer and two pastas: BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO - 16 Two crostones were spread with burrata cream, topped with grape tomato halves, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, and served over a bed of arugula. We both found it a bit overwhelming to eat, since there were so many tomatoes piled on top that easily fall off if we tried to pick it up to eat. Overall, it was fine, but not exceptional. The tomatoes were juicy and sweet, with a bit of tanginess from the balsamic vinegar. I couldn't really taste the burrata since its mild flavors were overpowered by others. The bread was toasted nicely. This appetizer isn't worth raving about, but it wasn't bad. SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA - 24 The carbonara sauce was creamy and flavorful with an egg yolk cracked on top waiting to be mixed in. The spaghetti was the perfect texture, and each bite contained bits of pancetta that was savory, smoky with bits of fat for additional flavor. The Parmigiano, parsley, and chili flakes enhanced each bite with a bit of sharp cheesiness, earthiness, and a bit of spice. This was a tasty non-red sauce option that was rich and savory. We'd definitely recommend. FUSILLI CINGHIALE E FUNGHI - 25 This was absolutely delicious. The sauce was thick and hearty, with a sweet, meaty flavor that was reminiscent of a warm hug from a grandmother or the coziness of a thick, fluffy blanket. The fusilli soaked up the sauce incredibly well and had the firm and slightly doughy texture. The bits of pork/wild boar and mushrooms added more depth and earthiness. It was almost like a stew with how rich and savory the pasta was. Each bite I enjoyed made me smile. We'd highly recommend giving this a try. Both pastas we had were delicious and homey. I'm sure there were plenty of butter that went into the pastas, but the execution was spot-on. It didn't feel too heavy, and we left dinner feeling satisfied, not uncomfortable. read more

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