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The dining room at Il Piatto. - Il Piatto, Washington, DC

Il Piatto

4.4
4.4
706 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
900 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Il Piatto is the modern expression of the classic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a selection of antipasto, pastas, gnocchi, and more!

Our private dining package seats 35 guests or holds a reception for 50 guests. With a view of the wine cellar, our Italian restaurant is perfect for all kinds of events.

Il Piatto is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour.
*Please note, we serve brunch on holiday Mondays and the 4th of July*

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our chic private dining room offers an intimate experience with a view of our expansive wine cellar. The room comfortably seats 37 guests or can accommodate 55 guests reception style.
  • Private party contact
    Jordan Hammes: (202) 506-3833
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    I (Eye) street NW
  • Parking details
    There are multiple garages on I St NW and as well as street/meter parking. We do not offer valet parking.
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square, White House exit - Blue, Orange and Silver LineFarragut North - Red LineFarragut West - Blue, Orange and Silver Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 706 people are saying

Il Piatto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Piatto is a delightful Italian restaurant with "excellent food and service" and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about its "delicious authentic Italian food" and attentive staff. Ideal for celebrations or business lunches, it offers a great value with its "bottomless mimosas and brunch special." However, be aware of the 20% service charge that isn't a tip.
706 Reviews
  1. Brent

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our 19th anniversary, and the manager had our waiter, Justin, provide us with 2, very good, glasses of sparkling wine. Our food was delicious. I had the Lamb (Costolette D'agnello), my wife had the Tagliatelle Primavera. They also blessed us with comping our dessert. Justin was very attentive and professional. When in DC, we will definitely return.

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  2. Mickey VIP

    Las Vegas36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and had Alberto as both our server and bartender. Great drinks and delicious food all served in an attentive and professional way by Alberto. Try his old fashions. My husband says they were some of the best drinks he has ever had. Our meals consisted of the chicken parm and the pasta Bolognese. Neither should be missed. A wonderful restaurant stop if you find yourselves near the shadow of the White House. Sit at the bar and ask for Alberto!

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  3. John VIP

    Richmond29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever we’re in DC we have at least one meal at Il Piatto. Food is always delicious with good portion sizes. You can’t go wrong with any of the desserts or signature cocktails.

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  4. John VIP

    Richmond29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine here every time we visit DC. Service is always great…love the decor…pasta meals are delicious as are desserts…

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  5. Cameron

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was excellent, pasta pommodoro was excellent.

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  6. Al VIP

    Denver37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was great for pre drunk HH then dinner was excellent

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  7. SANDRA VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious arancini as appetizer, then my husband tried the spaghetti carbonara and I had the pollo Milanese. Both plates are awesome !!! For dessert I chose the brûlée cheesecake and I love it !

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  8. Ebony

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing birthday dinner here and the ambiance was perfect. The service was on time and made sure everyone was taken care of.

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  9. Kolby

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Portions weren’t great. Service was awful.

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  10. Beth VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A 20% service charge is added to the bill (we were a small group of 3). I asked and confirmed it is not gratuity/does not go to the server.

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FAQs

Il Piatto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-3833.

Il Piatto is rated 4.4 stars by 706 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Il Piatto

900 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    I (Eye) street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are multiple garages on I St NW and as well as street/meter parking. We do not offer valet parking.
  • Public transit
    McPherson Square, White House exit - Blue, Orange and Silver LineFarragut North - Red LineFarragut West - Blue, Orange and Silver Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our chic private dining room offers an intimate experience with a view of our expansive wine cellar. The room comfortably seats 37 guests or can accommodate 55 guests reception style.
  • Private party contact
    Jordan Hammes: (202) 506-3833
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