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DeCarlo's Restaurant, Washington, DC

DeCarlo's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
625 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Lucy DeCarlo created DeCarlo’s Restaurant 40 years ago bringing the warmth and love of the Italian tradition to her restaurant. DeCarlo’s aims to be your home away from home and is a wonderful retreat from the demands of the city!

DeCarlo’s Italian Restaurant is the ultimate expression of a charming neighborhood restaurant! It is considered a local secret, where you can almost always hear Sinatra or Bocelli playing in the background. DeCarlo’s represents a dining experience where you can relax, talk, and enjoy a wonderful meal. The ambiance is a timeless feel of elegance – yet casual. DeCarlo’s is devoted to providing you personal attention with the highest standards of quality.

Join us in the main dinning room, Terrace Room, or alfresco on our patio. DeCarlo’s is the perfect setting to join friends and family. The menu features a diverse selection of Italian favorites and daily specials. DeCarlo’s feeds the body and soul!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 363-4220
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Melvin Orellana
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of menus for on-property and off-property catering events! Please contact Susan DeCarlo at decarlosrestaurant@outlook.com.
  • Private party facilities
    DeCarlo’s Restaurant would be honored to host your next event! We offer private and semi-private spaces for up to 50 guests. Working with our team, you’ll be able to help create a memorable experience for family, friends and/or coworkers to enjoy. Buon cibo, buon vino & buoni amici!
  • Neighborhood
    Tenleytown
  • Cross street
    In The Westchester Building. Third Entrance on Right. Flag Pole in front.
  • Parking details
    Off-Street Parking <br />Complimentary Garage Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 625 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DeCarlo's Restaurant offers a "quiet atmosphere" perfect for conversation, with "excellent food and service." The attentive staff and manager ensure a memorable dining experience, making it a "favorite" for many. The elegant setting and "traditional Italian cooking" are consistently praised, alongside standout dishes and a welcoming environment.

625 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Their seafood offerings are always fantastic. Last night, I had a Chilean Seabass and risotto from the specials. Highly recommended.

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  2. Lisa

    VIP

    Washington DC

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love DeCarlos. It is a restaurant where you are guaranteed excellent food and service as well as a quiet atmosphere where you can always hear everyone at your table. And tables are far enough apart that conversations at other tables don’t intrude. Service is attentive and you are almost guaranteed a discreet visit by the on-duty manager to make sure all is well. Parking is usually available in the adjoining apartment parking lots, and I understand that valet service is now complimentary some evenings.

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  3. John

    VIP

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicely prepared filet of flounder. Quiet atmosphere, especially after staff kindly allowed us to move to a table away from a loud party. Service attentive without rush to turn over tables. Manager stopped by for a very nice visit and to assure that all was going well. We especially like this place for the opportunity to have a conversation, not possible in too many restaurants today.

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  4. Byron

    VIP

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DeCarlos is our go to restaurant. The staff are great and the food is excellent. We have a standing date here every Tuesday evening.

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  5. Marie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delightful time! Excellent food and service-

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  6. Lionel

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Though the wait staff was attentive, the main course portion left a lot be desired. For$30$+, the main course was more of an appetizer with little or no seafood or linguine. It felt like being robbed. The location on a ground floor of an apartment building is kind of interesting. Having visited a good number of Italian restaurants, this one will not be memorable given the offering is scant and portions are too small with limited quality. I will unlikely be visiting again!

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  7. Mary

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a delicious meal amd the server was attentive and prompt. It couldn’t have been a nicer dining experience..

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  8. Jennifer

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner here with my parents and they loved the ambiance and food!

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  9. Susan

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dining room in a beautiful and stunning building. It was nice and quiet so conversations were easy and just the perfect family celebration. Can’t wait to go back.

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  10. Peppi

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DeCarlos is our favorite Restaurant. In DC! Every dish was perfect!

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FAQs

DeCarlo's Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. DeCarlo's Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 363-4220.

DeCarlo's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 625 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for DeCarlo's Restaurant

4000 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

  • Cross street
    In The Westchester Building. Third Entrance on Right. Flag Pole in front.
  • Neighborhood
    Tenleytown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Off-Street Parking <br />Complimentary Garage Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Melvin Orellana
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 363-4220
  • Catering
    We offer a variety of menus for on-property and off-property catering events! Please contact Susan DeCarlo at decarlosrestaurant@outlook.com.
  • Private party facilities
    DeCarlo’s Restaurant would be honored to host your next event! We offer private and semi-private spaces for up to 50 guests. Working with our team, you’ll be able to help create a memorable experience for family, friends and/or coworkers to enjoy. Buon cibo, buon vino & buoni amici!
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