Bought a Living Social coupon for bottomless bellinis. They were indeed bottomless and we were never left dry...but there was HARDLY any champagne in the drink. After six I felt like I had had one. Food..another story. Was cooked ok but you wait..and wait..and wait. The outside tables are too close together. We felt like we were in the way of the other couple seated at, for all intents and purposes, a 4 top with us. Waitress was very gracious and attentive. A bright star in the experience. Would we go again? Yes. We like the food. Inside is better though. read more

Overall, wonderful brunch experience! I booked this reservation on a whim, remembering that I had a Capitol Deal that was expiring on March 31, 2013. With one day left, I needed to use this. Reading my confirmation, I realized that this date was only offering a special Easter menu. I called and spoke to a manager who was friendly and willing to make an exception and allow me to use my deal. Perfect! Everything was delish, best breakfast home fries I've ever had. The negatives: Mimosa's were mostly OJ, good thing they were bottomless! The busers wanted to move our plates a bajillion times before we were done... my pet peeve, that's why its a 4 and not a 5. read more

I was actually excited to go to brunch here and then subsequently disappointed... Can't figure out the vibe here; seems like it's trying to be classy but that's offset by the flatscreens set to sports channels. Had the breakfast tart which I thought would be a bunch of things baked with egg, but is more like a puff pastry cup of salsa mixed with some egg. It was satisfying, but strange. Wouldn't come back again for brunch, might be willing to give it a go for pizza. read more

Strange dining experience. The food was just okay and our server seemed like she was annoyed with the world. It wants to be Italian but is not. The pizza I got, while tasty, was kinda sad. It had four topping on it so I assumed they'd be mixed all over the face of the pie, but instead were divided into quarters. And the ham section was soaking wet. I had to sop up the liquid with my napkin. But again, I wasn't totally dissapointed! And my boyfriend enjoyed his salad. Just odd. There were like 80 bus boys/food runners, too which seemed unnecessary but I'm no restaurant manager...speaking of which, she (the manager) was very odd. I felt like she just snorted a line of coke 20 minutes before we got there. Twitchy and wobbling...nice though. Again, just an odd experience. read more

Loving this ravioli with pumpkin. Everyone loved their meal. The beautiful out door seating. It's a gorgeous cool summer night in DC. I would definitely come here again. I wouldn't order the mojito. They forgot the cane sugar. I'm accustomed to great Mojito's in Miami. This was blah!!!! read more

Sette Osteria - Pumpkin filled ravioli - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing brunch. Eggs Benedict is always enjoyable but the beautiful weather with the outdoor seating made the meal all the better. Bottomless mimosas I could've stayed all afternoon! Beautiful venue and friendly staff read more

Sette Osteria - Filet migion Benedict and eggs Benedict - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So today I had brunch at this restaurant for my friends birthday. We were seated and not checked on for about 10 minutes. The waitress finally came to us about 20 minutes later and I noticed that they didn't have a bartender to make mimosas or bellinis. Waitress was making those. Our waitress didn't greet us to say hello & the first thing she asked was if we were splitting the bill. Which was irritating since we had to wait about 20 minutes to be taken care of. Our drinks took forever to come out. We sat down at 2:06 and by 2:35 still didn't receive our drinks. Customer service needs a lot of work. I noticed that everyone around us was getting served except us. When we finally got our drinks aluminum foil from champagne bottle was in the mimosa twice. Food was actually very good. I got the shrimp omelette with a side of bacon and it was really good. Our waitress tried to tell us that our bday friend couldn't get a birthday dessert because me and my other friend got 2 complimentary desserts from Yelp. I honestly would never come back this this restaurant ever. The employees need a lesson in better customer service. read more

Sette Osteria - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I seem to end up here a lot for dinner with my group of friends. I like that they are a reasonably priced large portion restaurant. I love sitting outside. The woman who works the front desk on Friday nights is super nice. I did not like the Cacio E Pepe. The wrong noodle was used and there was hardly any cheese in it, I had to pour the whole shredded cheese plate on it. The White chocolate/Pistachio mousse/Pistachio gelato dessert is delicious! The place is always full but the tables are so close together it's hard to walk around to the bathroom. read more

A group of 8 friends and I ate here yesterday and had some of the worst service I've ever had at a restaurant. We had a 5pm reservation and the service was so slow (which is bizarre considering we were one of 3 parties in the entire place). Took us more than 30 minutes to get one appetizer since the waiter forgot to put our order in. Then once we put our orders in for entrees, it took at least another 45 minutes to get them. All this would have been fine if they had given us bread and re-filled our drinks, but getting the waiter to even come over to us was impossible. When it came time to split the bill, the waiter did it completely wrong and double charged my husband's credit card (once for $1,003 instead of $103... neither of those were the correct amount but at least $103 was closer). While there were no real complaints about the food, but the service was so poor I would not recommend eating here if you want food in any timely fashion. read more

The ambiance was great. Happy hour menu was wonderful. My friend and i went to the late night happy hour that begins at 9pm, the customer service we received was horrible. Since happy hour is only at the bar, our waiter/the bartender did not attend to us. We had to flag him down to put our order in, and to get a refill on drinks. During the last 20 minutes of happy hour, he was having a detailed conversation with another customer, we attempted to get his attention, however, he ignored us though he saw us. When he finally attended to us, he said we missed happy hour and could not get a refill. He gave us the refill because he realized "happy hour was still going on", however he did not take accountability nor apologize for not being available. He was low on the low patience side, and was very disrespectful to his assistant/bus boy. To say the least, his assistant was amazing, he was the one who printed out check out at the end of the night since the bartender/waiter choose to ignore my friend and I. read more

Sette Osteria - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food was ok, not great. Served pita bread instead of Italian bread. Lamb shank risotto was ok - rice was cook nicely, bit too runny - almost a soup. The shank had obviously previously dried out and just had sauce added - a sauce that didn't go well with the risotto but was served on it. Daughter enjoyed the penne with basil tomato sauce (though the parmesan was not freshly grated). Service was good overall. read more

I've eaten here twice. The first time it was good enough, that I wanted to return. After my second helping I'm not sure that I would come back again for the Lasagna, which was served a little on the cool side and certain bits seemed a little chewier than they should have been. It can be quite loud if you sit inside particularly on a Friday night. Overall, it was okay, but nothing to write home about. 3/4 meals were OK. read more

Walking around Dupont on Friday around 9pm my 3 girlfriends and I couldn't find a place to eat a nice dinner without a wait of over an hour until we came here. With the great location of this restaurant and the fact we could sit right away with the choice of where to sit in the restaurant - not a good sign. I ordered the special with sausage and broccoli rabe. Did not think there would be pieces of broccoli in the sausage which was kind of strange and the whole thing just wasn't very good. Seemed like something I could make better at home and it wasn't cheap. Friends didn't like their food very much either. Drinks also are pricey for what they are. read more

I went here for bottomless brunch with my boyfriend. We had gotten a capitol deal for it. Overall it was a good experience. We got the smoked salmon and crabcakes and thought they were both great. Also, the bread they bring out to start was very good. They had two types of mimosas which were both good, although they could have been heavier on the champagne. The only downside was the service. Our mimosa glasses were empty more than they were full. Sometimes even our water glasses were empty for a while. We sat on the patio and it seemed that only our waiter could refill the mimosas. Our waitress was never out there and the other waiters just ignored us. read more

I have eaten at Sette Osteria twice now within the last year (once in Summer and now once in Fall). Overall I rate it as decent Italian food that is a bit overpriced - the fettuccine bolognese was ok (not the worst I have ever had, but certainly not the best). The wine list is adequate, though I would like to see more wines by the glass. The bread basket is actually some very tasty flatbread that seems to be the same as their pizza dough. It is enjoyable with some olive oil, and each time I have eaten here I seem to chow down a bunch of it. I wasn't overly impressed with the gelato for dessert - very ordinary. Salads are a refreshing surprise. Ambience is nice as well. read more

Struggling to give even three stars here.. Having walked by Sette Osteria a few times and heard positive recommendations for their happy hour, I brought an out-of-town girlfriend here for dinner one Friday night. No wait to be seated outside which was nice - it is visually unremarkable on the inside, and laid out a little bit like a Chili's (low tables, wooden chairs, I don't remember seeing table cloths inside but I could be wrong, a good number of children). We ordered wine, the cheese plate, a salad to share and a pasta to share. Although we ordered everything at once, I reiterated that we wanted the cheese and wine first, then salad and then pasta. May have sounded overly cautious but it's better to be safe than sorry. And we were sorry. First came the cheese plate (Excellent, by the way!) - but we had barely started on the cheese plate and then our wine, salad and pasta all arrived at once. After asking two times for small plates so we could share and not getting them, we ended up just splitting it all on one plate. What a mess. The salad was fine for what it was but the pasta was overcooked and really heavy but lacked any good flavor. We were also rushed (probably part of getting all of our food at once) - it was not the nice relaxing meal I had hoped for. Probably won't return. read more

The service was the best for DuPont Circle area. We sat on the patio. I asked what to get and everything the waiter suggested was amazing. Grilled Sea Bass and veggies. What flavor!!! Also, we ate the apple tart, and the caramel gelato was to die for. Wow! Easy walk from the Washington Hilton. Highly recommend. read more

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Excellent lasagna, bread and meatballs!!! Staff was helpful and friendly. Hope to stop in again before heading home. read more

Sette Osteria - Nice patio, shady - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped in mid-afternoon on a Thursday, pretty much everything in the vicinity was not yet open. We were just about the only people there, so had the friendly and efficient server all to ourselves. I ordered the fettucine bolognese and my friend ordered the crabcake sandwich. Both very tasty and completely devoured. Reasonable $. They have a very nice selection of pastas, pizza and italian sandwiches as well as salads and appetizers. They brought out a basket of warm bread and the oil and grated cheese, very much appreciated. We were starving so ate pretty much every last crumb. It was chilly and rainy so no outdoor patio for us, but it looked really cute, hope to come back sometime and sit outside. read more

My husband and I decided to eat here for New Years Eve and we are both so glad that we did. I ordered the carbonara which was creamy without being oily & rich without being heavy. The noodles were cooked perfectly & they didn't skimp on the pancetta. My husband ordered braciole di maiale and his pork chop was so tender he cut it without a knife. The broccoli rabe was simply dressed but also simply delicious. Oh, the prices are great compared to the quality and quantity of food that they give you, we will definitely be back. read more

Loud, crowded and disorganized at the hostess station. However, table service, food and drinks are unbelievable. This was my second visit and as in my first the food did not disappoint. I tried the special of lamb and risotto, so tender it fell off the bone and the risotto was exceptionally creamy and delicious. read more

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One of the best Italian resturant places in DC. Great food, drinks and atmosphere. Will definitely be back when I visit DC again.

Great choice for happy hour: drinks are $5 and there are many options for food! Sit at the bar to get happy hour menu, daily 4-7pm.

Beware of sitting outside here. We sat on the patio and cockroaches crawled all over our table, the walls next to our table and onto our plates. The server never offered to move our table, even with ample indoor and outdoor seating. Nor did they even apologize or comp a single thing. I was with a group of people that work in the restaurant business and they were appalled that they couldn't even move us or offer a single apology of any kind. Sad because food was pretty good and used to think of this as a good spot to eat dinner and do a brunch. Likely my last visit.... read more

Great food and atmosphere! Wait staff and management was very friendly. The appetizers entrées and desert were all fantastic!

Sette Osteria is located in the DuPont Circle area just off of Connecticut Avenue which made it an easy walk for us. We started with the lightly fruited wine Montepulciano from the Abruzzo region of Italy's hill country. It was very mellow. Our appetizer was the Suppli & Croccehette - Rice balls coated with bread crumbs stuffed with mozzarella and potato gorgonzola crocchette on a bed of greens. A little dipping sauce would have made them even more flavorful and moist. Last night's veal scaloppine was fantastic! The light, just right brown sauce with capers was tasty but not over powering. The veal was tender and tasty. The serving size was ample and the accompanying spinach was the perfect addition to compliment the caper sauce on the veal. I highly recommend Sette Osteria based on the great food and gracious service. We will be repeat customers on our next visit to the Capitol. read more

A perfectly adequate Italian experience. I've been here 2 or 3 times and barely remember anything about it. Now, I grew up bordering New Haven, CT, with a Sicilian babysitter who cooked half my meals as a child, and I've lived in Italy for a short stretch, so I am absolutely snooty about this stuff, no apologies. But you know what? Exceptional Italian food is REALLY easy to do, and this place doesn't do it. The place is quite nice and the service is certainly good. On a nice night, the outdoor seating might actually tip the scales in its favor. I went last night with my girlfriend. The fried calamari was actually very good, though the conspicuous absence of a lemon was kind of weird. They were out of the first two things my girlfriend ordered. She ended up with a smoked mozz, linguini, eggplant and something else dish that was not very good - the pasta was overdone, and combined with the mozz, made everything the same texture. Bleh. My dish of pasta, sausage and broccoli rabe was much better, but still just ok. I enjoyed it, but the pasta was again a bit overcooked, and I easily could have made better at home. I probably will next time. Along with a carafe of ok-but-forgettable house Chianti, the bill was $65. For $40, I would have called this an ok meal, but as it is... eh. read more

The food was so delicious, the waitress was very nice and her recommendation were on point, and the atmosphere was great

The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, everything was done in timely manner. Sette offers a great happy hour and the bartenders and staff very professional. Sette is good at providing chill and relaxed atmosphere. read more

This is my favorite "go to" restaurant in Dupont Circle. Nothing beats sitting outside on a nice night eating real Italian food that is simple and high quality. The manager always greets me like a friend, and I appreciate that, too. The Pizza Regina is like a real Italian Margherita with fresh mozzarella and basil. It's a bit pricey but so much better than the "Margherita" listed on the menu. I've had most things on the menu and all are good. Cappuccino is great, too. read more

I walked in with 3 friends. We were greeted and seated immediately. The waitress came by, brought water, and took out drink orders. I ordered the bourbon drink from the menu. It was a healthy pour of bourbon. She recommended an appetizer of Frito Misto. It was brought to our table quickly, and was piping hot and crispy. We ordered our entrees. I had the swordfish special, and it was some of the best swordfish I've ever had. Tender and not overcooked. Others ordered pizza and pasta dishes, and those were great as well as we shared across the table. All in all, great food and great service. The price for the meal was quite reasonable, as well. read more

Best Italian food besides my Italian mother's dinners that I was blessed with my whole life. SIX STARS!! Make sure to try the Sangria!! Excellent service, especially from our server, Kate! You will not be disappointed. Enjoy! Thank you for making our anniversary amazing! I met my now, fiancé here for our first date (and she was an hour late). read more

I'm the wife Ed mentions in his review, Medzi. You don't seem to understand the problem. It's not that you have two different happy hour menus. It's that your sign lists $5 drinks on the patio, but that's not the case. You don't just need to address this with your team. You need to redo the sign so it's not false advertising. read more

Got food poisoning from the spaghetti and meatballs. Luckily it wasn't very good (frozen meatballs) so I only had a few bites but let me tell you, stomach pain, vomiting, chills right before I was about to go to bed (6 hours after eating the food). Also, I read some of the reviews and someone else got food poisoning from the spaghetti and meatballs. Finally, server took forever to come to our table. read more

Great food and very nice service, but don't use glasses they aren't washed very well. Also make sure to make your order very clear.

Management informed my group after we sat down that it's required to order food to get the bottomless mimosas deal (one member did order lunch, whereas the rest of us had already eaten). This announcement did not come until we had already finished one round of drinks and the stipulation was not anywhere on signs or menus, nor did our server inform us that we'd need to buy food to get the deal when we first ordered drinks. Think twice before coming here and clarify their deals multiple times before ordering. Update in response to the blatant lies posted from management below: (1) I regret not photographing the signs and menus, but there was no stipulation about ordering food marked on this deal. There was a stipulation about a 2 hour maximum on the deal, but there was nothing about the food requirement. It's also worth noting that we saw another table having this same issue in the room when we were there. (2) We received one complimentary round of drinks, not two. We all paid for two drinks by the glass. (3) We did not consistently change our mind about ordering food -- all but one of us ordered only drinks initially and were up front with our server about this decision. Once we were told that we'd need to buy food we inquired about possibly splitting appetizers to satisfy the requirement. Upon reflecting further on what was occurring, we decided instead to pay for drinks by the glass. This indecision, again, was a result of the lack of communication on the part of the restaurant. It's not that difficult to have this stipulation marked on a menu. Thus, it feels like this is some sort of deception. This review was intended to help clarify the policy for other consumers, and hoped to help the business produce a better experience. read more

We have a wonderful experience!! We love the Prociutto pizza and White Sangria. We come here a lot and we really enjoy eating here and Tirramisu is the best in Dupont Circle. read more

Sette Osteria - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nice place to celebrate !! Good wine, and a variety of Italian dishes, bit more standard steps away from a real authentic Italian cuisine. Overall Good. read more

We ordered the Mozzarella Alla Caprese as an appetizer, it was fresh and proportionally well prepared. Thick slices of tomato, fresh mozzarella and a large basil leaf, lightly salted.. Delish.. Main course included lasagna classico and fettuccini alfredo, with a kids mini margehrita pizza. First of all, we were pleased the restaurant has options for children. The staff made us feel welcome with a child, which is why Sette Osteria gets the 5th Star. The lasagna was a large piece, very tasty. I'd say meat was seasoned with oregano or some other like seasoning, it did not disappoint. I had the fettuccini alfredo, which was some of best I've had in a long time. The sauce was not too runny nor thick, had a creamy consistency, probably better than most. I added the chicken with the pasta and my only gripe was that the proportion didn't fit the price ($7+). I'm not cheap by any means but I want to know I am getting my monies worth. That being said, I will say the meal was a little pricy but the portion sizes were just right (except for the added pollo). We ended taking out the pizza. I had opted for an Italian grapefruit soda, it was a little tangy and I would imagine the other soda options were as well. Unfortunately they were out of the lemonade. Probably should've just ordered a water. Cant say much about about anything else but the atmosphere was very casual and inviting. The staff was friendly and there always seemed to be somebody attentive to any dining needs, which was nice for once. We've all been to places where the staff was too eager or simply disappeared once the food was delivered. I'd say their service was as good as it gets. On a final note, I was impressed with the bread that came out before the meal. It was a better than average sliced flat bread served with table top olive oil. They had a visible brick oven and it was evident that it was a product of old school baking. The bread was a good quality and it was served warm, and best of all it was complimentary. I would recommend this restaurant to any fan of italian food. read more

We tried this place out for restaurant week, which happened to fall on our 7th wedding anniversary. Service- we had a really sweet/attentive waitress; couldn't have asked for more Atmosphere - we asked to sit outside and it was nice. As a couple, they did not seat us too close to other couples - thank you! It started sprinkling at the end of the meal, but we were covered well with the canopy. Food - delicious! I loved the arugula salad with just the right amount of dressing. Salmon dish was delicious and husband loved his roast chicken. I had the cheesecake and husband had apple tort for dessert. Both were delicious, but I think I'd have to go for the apple one next time. To top it off, management sent us 2 glasses of campaign and 2 staff people (manager and hostess?) stopped by our table to wish us a happy anniversary. That was a nice touch. This was a nice, memorable experience for our anniversary - thank you! read more