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    Trattoria Alberto

    3.8 (247 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Pesto FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICHEN. Get it! The Bomb!
    Joseph G.

    The food was amazing. I love me an authentic Italian restaurant. Service was so personable. Celebrated my birthday and they greeted me and guest every time with our names.

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    Leesa T.

    Trattoria Alberto was recommend by friends who have lived on the Hill for over 3 decades. We met for dinner and enjoyed a meal together. They recommended the Avocado salad to start. It was delicious. The avocado was pleasantly soft and ripe. The dressing wasn't over bearing and just the right amount. What a nice start to a meal. The menu is extensive - I wasn't sure if I should I order pasta or a protein that's served with pasta. I decided on Chicken piccata with gluten free pasta. They offer gluten free variations and vegetarian dishes. The chicken piccata was cooked perfectly. The only issue was the side of pasta. It wasn't served with gluten free pasta. However, the server quickly noticed and replaced it. I didn't have to ask. He knew and fixed it. The service it great at Trattoria Alberto and so is their at home feeling when dining. It's not rushed.

    "Veal a La Boehner," named for Rep. John Boehner. It's fried veal, fried egg and anchovies. It's different! I'll be back for it again!
    Sherman B.

    Read about this place in John Boehner's book, "On The House." He described the atmosphere as a local hole in the wall style place with good Italian food. He was right! I ordered the calamari and veal a La Boehner! Both were great!

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    Kirk B.

    I really wanted to give this place four stars for the level of service provided from beginning to end, but I just couldn't bring myself to it based on the cost. The night we stopped in we decided to sit outside since given a choice and they do have covers and heaters for the remaining cool Spring evenings. They have an extensive beverage menu, so you won't have difficultly selecting a wine or drink choice via the bar. The menu has a wide range of Italian dishes to choose from as well as traditional salads and antipasti. The food was above average and no one was disappointed with any item ordered and I was satisfied with my chicken parmesan dish. Four stars for the quality and portions of food, but as I mentioned at the outset the value brings the overall rating down. The street the restaurant is on is highly competitive and would it be hard to justify coming back here based on the cost.

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    Nicole E.

    I can't say enough great things about this place. My best friend has been taking me here for my birthday for the past two years and there is nothing but great service and delicious food every time. The restaurant is cute and not too far from the Navy Yard. They have a nice variety of wines, so many entrees to choose from, and desserts that make you an offer you can't refuse. Worth a visit if you enjoy Italian food and you're in the DC area.

    Brandon B.

    Visiting DC from Phoenix, AZ and this was the first stop on our trip. Amazing pasta, some of the best I've ever had. I got the fettuccine alfredo and my wife got the penne arrabbiata, both were excellent. Also we were impressed with the portion sizes. Had a good amount of leftovers. Highly recommend this place if you want some outstanding authentic Italian food!

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    Erica P.

    I am obsessed with the vibes here. I went for a intimate date night. I had the tortellini pasta. My boyfriend had the veal piccata. We shared the garlic bread as well. For dessert, we had the creme brulee. Food was good but the service, family feel, and character of the place made it for us. We are not local to the DC area but will make this a staple when we return. Being from out of town I would give this place $$$ for price. Worth it.

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    Bruschetta and Lasagna both were amazing! Staff was friendly and accommodating of our party of 6. Nice place to take a date.

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    Shawn T.

    I'm a long time neighborhood customer. This used to be my local Italian go to spot but the prices are a bit too much for the quality of food. The food is homemade and ok, but these are Ristorante Filomena prices with smaller portions. Maybe it's because of covid-19. I will give them another chance post covid.

    Assorted Antipasto for 2

    We were really excited to try out this place for my best friends birthday. We got there and our server was already rude and short, and acted as if he did not care in the slightest. We ordered our drinks and eventually our appetizer (when he did come over, which was like a total of 3 times and it was not busy). We ordered the antipasto meat and cheese board for two, and I was actually shocked at what came out. It was quite literally deli meats rolled up with deli sliced cheese and random vegetables. It was unlike anything I had ever seen at any Italian restaurant. Not to mention when sending it back our server was rude once again. When the table next to us came in our server read them specials, went over constantly, and ultimately gave them a great experience. He barely asked us what we wanted for dinner. The manager seemed to not care one bit about this either when we were so clearly unhappy. Not to mention, when seeing it was my friends birthday on her ID, they didn't say a word- and we saw them bring out dessert for another birthday, but this option, along with others, was not given to us. I genuinely have never had such a bad service experience in my life. The pasta was mid and the wine was good. I will never be coming back here due to the horrendous service.

    Fettuccine Alfredo... $18.95 pre tax

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    Excellent all around! Old school Italian, service impeccable and food was outstanding!

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    Food is good. Drinks are a step up. The service is what really brings us back. The staff makes you feel welcome and part of the family.

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    Had the paella. Very good. Good food and wine recommendations from the waiter. Also had calamari which was good.

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    Always amazing service. Come for the ambiance and they will make you feel at home. 15/10 recommend

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    4.1(128 reviews)
    0.6 miNavy Yard
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    Food was amazing and so fresh. Ordered Bronzino, Lamb Chops, spring mix salad with green goodness…read moredressing, potatoes, Ragu Pasta and sautéed kale. Ohhh the drinks! Fresh fruit is used for all the drinks and we got the Kiwi martinis and Dusse cocktail and both Everything was very authentically Italian recipes! Price was high for the portion size but we ordered enough to get full and so worth it because the ingredients were fresh! Server was great too, had great recommendations and very attentive. Excited to go back.

    This is such a cozy neighborhood spot in the Navy Yard area, which seems to be increasing in chain…read morerestaurants by the minute! Thank goodness for Ama for adding back some character to the area with its North Italian charm! My friend and I ordered the rabbit stew, which was delicate and tender. It was served with a thick slice of sourdough bread which we used to sop up the tasty tomato and fennel based stew. I don't see rabbit much on menus these days, and this was a unique dish that pleased the palate! We also ordered artichoke and lemon for appetizer, and an al dente spinach and cheese ravioli, which was recommended by our server. For dessert we shared a caramel pie a la mode, which was a little overly sweet. Everything was nicely done, but in small portions. My only complaint was that my friend and I were still hungry after two main dishes and an appetizer! I like how light the dishes are, but they could use a little more heft portion-wise (and this is coming from someone who doesn't eat huge meals usually - so that might be saying something). Or perhaps add on an extra dish and get more than you think. Ama seems to have good happy hour deals and they also have a cafe/coffee side of the restaurant that opens at 8 a.m. At a quick glance of the menu, you'll get a sense of the restaurant's whole ethos. They stand for many idealistic values, including a menu that was approved by integrated nutritionists. Hopefully these values are sustainable to maintain! Everything is organic, with no seed oils or refined sugars - not even in the dessert! Even their cookware is plastic-free and PFAS-free. They also go into a few paragraphs about their state of the art water filtration system on site for all cooking/drinking. Beyond the health of the food/drink for customers, they extend this healthy mindfulness to their employees, offering full health insurance benefits to all their employees (with a ~3.85% health wellness charge to customers). Even with the extra charge, our overall bill wasn't too high for two people. Hopefully Ama continues to adhere to all their promises and values. Would love to come back to support again. Restaurant margins can be super slim these days, so I'm glad they don't cut corners.

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    Caruso's Grocery - Spicy Neapolitan Ragu

    Caruso's Grocery

    4.5(341 reviews)
    0.5 miCapitol Hill
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    When my niece requested Italian for her birthday I knew just where to take her for her birthday…read more While it's hard to snag an early dinner reservation before 9PM, I've been there plenty times solo and was able to secure a single seat at the bar.That place is busy, welcoming & warm and well worth it! The hospitality and service is top tier. When celebrating a birthday they greet you from the host stand with a happy birthday! We started with the Roasted Garlic Caesar and the Garlic Bread Quattro Formaggi both super tasty and flavorful. For dinner went with the Spicy Neapolitan Ragu, my personal fav, which is hearty and full of flavor and the Caruso's Alfredo that's creamy with wild mushrooms and truffle butter. My picky 19yr old left with her heart and stomach full and impressed with Caruso's! It was my pleasure to introduce her and happy to add another fan gal!

    Love this place for some good old Italian! Chicken parm was absolutely ginormous and had a good…read morebalance of sauce and tomato. The ragu was perfection. The perfect mixture of umami and tang. They also used bucatini noodles and I feel like not many restaurants do that and I just love how it absorbs all the sauce. Bread was delicious as always, but the cheese was just okay. Honestly I feel like the bread tasted better with the ragu sauce. Potatoes were exactly what you would expect - herby and slightly cheesy. Vibes in there are perfect - like an old style Italian homey restaurant. Service took a little while but they were also busy.

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    L'Ardente - Soft Serve - Vanilla Fior di Panna Gelato (v,gf) | Mango-Passion Fruit Sorbet (v+,gf) |

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    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Service - Wonderful! The server was so attentive and came by often. He helped with making decisions…read morefor the table based on the items we have already ordered! Duck Hunt- MUST GET!! The ravioli was aldente but the cheese foam was the star! The funk of the cheese foam coats your mouth with the explosion of flavor. Cesare Salad- Twist. A minty, lemony twist to a classic. It was a wonderful addition to the table to share among 3 people for a starter Gamberi- Delicious. The prawns were well cooked and the sauce was deeply seasoned. If you are opposed to having a "face" on your food, this is not for you Lasagna-Classic done right. 40 layers of delicious short rib with a pile of freshly shaved parm on the side!! This is the dish you come back for each and everytime Zucca- Rich. This was rich and deep with flavor. This would be a wonderful second day dish if taken home. The pasta soaked up even more of the flavor from the sauce!! Dover Sole Piccata- Light. This was a large portion for the amount of other food on the table. If ordering for just 3 people, you will end up with too much. This was a nice light option if you didn't want to have a heavy meal. Wished the potatoes were a little crispy to give a different texture of the dish Vanilla Soufflé- MUST GET!! Who ever said vanilla is boring is dead wrong! The soufflé was custardy and melts in your mouth without the eggy taste or smell On to my next adventure...

    This was my first time visiting this restaurant and I can't wait to visit again…read more Everything was absolutely delicious. They even elevated the traditional ceaser salad and made its citrus notes dance on your pallet differently. I purposefully tried all the viral items, arancini, 40 layer lasagna etc and they lived up to the hype. The ambiance, and service were equally satisfying. If I lived in the area, it would be my weekly go to.

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    4.5(144 reviews)
    0.6 miNavy Yard

    I'm going to miss this place when I leave. When it's Earlybird the breakfast burritos are excellent…read more(and huge!) At a reasonable price. I grab and use in their entirety both the orange-y hot sauce and the green sauce every time while adding hatch chiles to the simplistico burrito. I've shown several other people this place and they loved it as well. When it turns to side door they make some bomb Detroit style pizza. I truly haven't had a bad example of the style yet. I don't know if I'm selecting well or if it's maybe just low key the ultimate style of pizza but this is yet another fantastic example. It's just a small, quick takeout place for the most part, though there is some seating outside when the weather is appropriate. As such, service is generally to the point which is fine by me.

    I Was Craving Pizza & Wanted To Try Something Different For Once. I've Been Hearing About This Spot…read moreFor Years But Never Actually Went... Until Now. Today Was The Day. Street Parking Only & It's Definitely Hit Or Miss. I Got Lucky & Found A Spot, But It Is Metered So Be Prepared To Pay. This Spot Is Literally A "Side Door" Located On The Side Of Scarlet Oak. Super Unique Setup With Cool Lights That Make It Easy To Spot. It's Different From Your Typical Pizza Place, Which I Actually Liked. Since It Was Monday, They Had Half-Off Pizzas If You Dine In & I Had To Take Advantage Of That. CHEESE PIZZA I Ordered A Cheese Pizza & Lemon Water. This Is Detroit-Style Pizza, So Don't Expect New York Style. It's Thick, With A Generous Amount Of Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce. Honestly, It Almost Felt Like A Cheesy Bread Situation But In A Good Way. The Crust Was Buttery With A Slight Crisp On The Outside & Soft Inside, Which Was The Perfect Balance. The Ingredients Tasted Fresh, & It Was Very Filling. The Size I Got Came With 4 Slices, & Honestly, 2 Slices Was More Than Enough. I'd Definitely Come Back & Bring My Son This Feels Like A Spot He'd Love, Especially If He's Into Breadsticks & Cheesy Pizza. The Staff Was Decent, Though I Didn't Interact Much. The Overall Setup Is Interesting, A Full Restaurant Vibe Inside With This Separate Pizza Concept On The Side. Different, But It Works. I'm Glad I Finally Tried It, Unique Setup, Solid Detroit-Style Pizza, & A Great Deal If You Catch It On The Right Day. Just Have To Be In The Mood For Detroit-Style Pizza.

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