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La Tomate, Washington, DC

La Tomate

4.8
4.8
1416 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Since 1987, La Tomate has been Dupont Circle's neighborhood bistro, featuring affordable regional Italian cuisine in a warm ambiance.

A window-clad bar and dining room offer charming avenue views onto Connecticut avenue. Enjoy an extended season of “al fresco” dining on our lush outdoor patio.

We are committed to providing quality service and excellent food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to join us for breakfast a casual lunch, happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or group events.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bistro, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Laz Parking<br /><br>2001 S Street NW<br /><br>Washington DC, 20009<br /><br>(Between Connecticut Ave. & 20th St.) <br /><br>Hours: Weekdays after 5pm, Saturdays & Sunday is closed (However we offer a six dollar credit to park at a garage of your choice)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Natalina Koropoulos

What 1,416 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Tomate offers "consistently excellent menu and service," making it a neighborhood gem. Guests rave about its "artistic" food presentation, "impeccable" service, and "charming" atmosphere. The pasta dishes, especially the bolognese, are highlights, while the ambiance is perfect for both casual and special occasions. Highly recommended for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,416 Reviews
  1. Diana

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous location with tables set apart well enough to help with the noise level. Dining room very attractive and very attentive staff. Food was not good. Both pasta and salad had almost no taste and for the price, surprising.
    La TomateResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your review—we truly appreciate your patronage. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our location and ambiance. Since opening our doors in 1987, our goal has always been to provide excellent Italian cuisine at affordable prices. We regret that your experience did not fully reflect this commitment. We would love the opportunity to welcome you back and ensure a dining experience that meets our high standards.

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  2. David VIP

    Atlanta80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming spot with excellent food and service. Nice size portions too.

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  3. WilliamC

    Washington DC23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have a wonderful meal. Had the branzino with artichokes and it was fantastic. Ambience and noise level were great for our conversation. Had a wonderful time. Will definitely go back.

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  4. Anny

    Washington DC73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really appreciate the professional servers who took good care of us without extra unnecessary chatter. Keeping an eye on the diners and dishes through the night and quietly doing their work while we visited over great dishes. And not too loud for talking as in so many restaurants and no loud annoying music in the background. Thank you.

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  5. Jeffrey VIP

    Washington DC49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in DC. Food and service are always top notch. The decor is quirky yet comfortable.

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  6. Dustin

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best pasta you will find in the city. The lamb Ragu special was delicious! Very attentive staff.

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  7. Linda

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The entire evening was wonderful. Superb food and service. We were seated as soon as we arrived and the service was great throughout our time there. Definitely will return again.

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  8. Philip VIP

    Washington DC47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carefully prepared Italian food. We especially liked the grilled branzino and the ravioli.

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  9. Neal

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect little neighborhood Italian restaurant. Intimate, friendly

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  10. Connor

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great value, delicious food. Very nice spot for a lunch date

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FAQs

La Tomate does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. La Tomate also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 667-5505.

La Tomate is rated 4.8 stars by 1416 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for La Tomate

1701 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bistro, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Laz Parking<br /><br>2001 S Street NW<br /><br>Washington DC, 20009<br /><br>(Between Connecticut Ave. & 20th St.) <br /><br>Hours: Weekdays after 5pm, Saturdays & Sunday is closed (However we offer a six dollar credit to park at a garage of your choice)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Natalina Koropoulos
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