Caruso's Grocery - DC

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Baltimore

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food, drinks, and service excellent as always.
   

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   Jimmy

   VIP

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   All the food was delicious. Great service and couldn’t believe how low prices were. Wine and cocktails $12-16 great value.
   

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   JOHN

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My second time dining at the restaurant. Excellent food and superb service!
   

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   Kelsey

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best restaurants in dc! Always come here for our holiday dinner 🍝🎄✨
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on December 8, 2024

   Thank you so much for your kind review! We're honored to be part of your holiday traditions and thrilled to hear we're one of your favorite spots in DC. We look forward to celebrating many more special occasions with you!
   

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   Maria

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding service. Perfectly tender Chicken Parmesan—as always.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on December 8, 2024

   Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the Chicken Parmesan and our service—your satisfaction means the world to us. We look forward to serving you another perfect meal soon!
   

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   Alan

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Restaurant Review I recently had the pleasure of dining at Caruso’s Grocery, and it was truly a memorable experience from start to finish. First and foremost, the service was impeccable. The waitstaff were attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our glasses were never empty and checking in at just the right moments. They were knowledgeable about the menu and even offered thoughtful recommendations that turned out to be perfect. The food was outstanding—every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. I had the chicken parm and you can tell the kitchen takes pride in using fresh, high-quality ingredients. As for the drinks, they were just as impressive. The cocktail menu was creative and well-executed, with something for every palate. The pomegranate lemonade was flavorful and very well presented. Overall, Caruso’s Grocery offers a top-tier dining experience with exceptional food, drinks, and service. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a great night out, I highly recommend it. I’ll definitely be back!
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on December 8, 2024

   Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that your experience at Caruso’s Grocery was memorable from start to finish. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed our attentive service, flavorful dishes, and creative drinks. We take great pride in crafting a special experience for our guests, and your kind words mean so much to our team. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic evening!
   

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   Tom

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A slightly rocky start to a fine evening. It took us a while to get attention for our drinks order so we decided to order all the food as well, except for dessert. The waiter brought our drinks—and shortly, the appetizers and salads. The entrees came in good time. Eventually, it all worked out.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on December 8, 2024

   Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad the evening turned out well and appreciate your patience during the slower start. Ensuring a seamless dining experience is important to us, and we'll use your feedback to improve. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even smoother visit!
   

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   PENELOPE

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, really authentic, good value. We felt like we were back in Italy.
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on December 8, 2024

   Thank you for such a lovely review! We're thrilled our food brought back memories of Italy for you. We're so glad you enjoyed both the flavors and the value. We hope to see you again soon
   

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   Sarah

   Richmond

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience--wonderful food, amazing service! Can get a bit loud and is a smaller space, but it adds to the old school italian vibe. Will definitely be back!
   

   Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on December 8, 2024

   Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and classic Italian ambiance. We appreciate your understanding of the lively atmosphere—it’s all part of the charm! We can't wait to welcome you back soon!
   

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    Cory

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Didn't love it! Nice intimate atmosphere, excellent food options, decent selection of wine, but it's missing personality. The server was kind, the service was slow. Heard it was one of the toughest restaurants in DC to get a reservation, OpenTable made that pretty easy though. Not on our must return list. Good Luck to them.
    

    Caruso's Grocery - DCResponded on December 8, 2024

    Hi Cory, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Sorry to hear that we weren't your cup of tea. Wishing you the best!
    

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