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Modena, Washington, DC

Modena

4.5
4.5
1216 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Modena presents Italian-inspired cuisine that takes heavy cues from seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients. Modena balances classic cuisine with a modern approach, all enhanced by Chef Joshua Hunt's passionate and creative touch.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 216-9550
  • Website
    http://www.modenadc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Lambert
  • Catering
    With advance notice, limited off-site catering is available:<br /><br />https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring high-style Milano design and ample private dining options with Executive Chef Josh Hunt in the kitchen.https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party contact
    Erin Hawkins: (202) 916-5675
  • Location
    1199 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    12th and H street NW
  • Parking details
    Valet available from 5pm to 10pm Friday and Saturday only pending staffing.Limited street parking is available. Ample garage parking nearby at City Center one block away on 11th ST, open 24/7.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center is the closest metro stop, it is located at 12th and G street and our front door is one block away at the corner of 12th and H street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

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What 1,216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Modena is a culinary gem in DC offering "delicious, varied menu" and "genuine hospitality." With standout gluten-free options and "exquisite" Italian dishes, the restaurant consistently delights. Guests praise the "amazing service" and "attentive" staff, ensuring an exceptional dining experience. Despite some noise issues, its quality and ambiance make it a top choice.

1,216 Reviews

  1. Peter

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for our party. Food and service were excellent. Thank you.

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  2. Christopher

    Washington DC37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very nice dinner and overall time at Modena. It's a hip space and our server was great. The perfect amount of chit chat but not too chatty. I enjoyed his stories and he steered us wisely. The focacio was quite good. I thought the polpette was a nice, sharable portion. An the bolognese was great. Will happily go back!

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  3. Jan VIP

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and plated beautifully. Best server ever — thank you Petra!

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  4. Gabriela

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did happy hour at the bar. Very well priced and my cocktail was delicious, not at all watered down like in other happy hours. It was also very quiet which was nice. The bartender Darwin is the best! He is very attentive, very friendly and mixes great drinks!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Jared VIP

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic experience, without fail. Excellent service, food, and atmosphere.

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  6. Mary

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hadn't been to Modena in a while, and the experience last night (business dinner) was terrific. Everyone liked the food, the service was extremely efficient - didn't once have to ask for water glasses to be filled. I will find a reason to come back more often.

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  7. Julie VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Modena before for drinks only. This was my first time dining. Honestly it was AMAZING. The food, the service, the ambience. I will be back. The pesto gnocchi were truly memorable.

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  8. Joseph

    Louisville4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the dishes were almost indelible. Some were okay. Perhaps it was a bad night for the kitchen. Something was wrong. First time eating there and will not go back. DC has many great restaurants. Suggest skipping this one

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  9. ellen

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. We had a wonderful meal and our waiter was incredible. He made excellent wine and meal suggestions and explained all the dishes to us. All the staff was friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back.

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  10. Wyatt

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best experience EVER!!! From being seated to leaving, my whole experience was AMAZING. Thank you Justin & Nathan!!!!!

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FAQs

Modena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 216-9550.

Modena is rated 4.5 stars by 1216 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 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Modena

1199 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th and H street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon 5:00 pm–7:30 pm Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet available from 5pm to 10pm Friday and Saturday only pending staffing.Limited street parking is available. Ample garage parking nearby at City Center one block away on 11th ST, open 24/7.
  • Public transit
    Metro Center is the closest metro stop, it is located at 12th and G street and our front door is one block away at the corner of 12th and H street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Lambert
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.modenadc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 216-9550
  • Catering
    With advance notice, limited off-site catering is available:<br /><br />https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party facilities
    Featuring high-style Milano design and ample private dining options with Executive Chef Josh Hunt in the kitchen.https://knightsbridge.tripleseat.com/party_request/9553
  • Private party contact
    Erin Hawkins: (202) 916-5675
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