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Filomena Ristorante - Washington, DC Italian Restaurants
Filomena Ristorante - Washington, DC Italian Restaurants
Filomena Ristorante - Washington, DC Italian Restaurants
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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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FILOMENA RISTORANTE

(5.0 Score)
1063 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest,
Washington, DC 20007 Directions

Since 1983

Specialty:

✓ Agnolotti Alla Carbonara ✓ Broccoli Con Gnocchi ✓ Fusilli Alla Caponata ✓ Manzon Ragù Pappardelle Di Antimo ✓ La Famiglia ✓ Gnocchi Della Mamma ✓ Rigatoni Con Salsiccia ✓ Ravioli Alla Matrimonia ✓ Rigatoni Con Pollo E Vodka ✓ Lobster Ravioli ✓ Tortelloni Di Michele ✓ Linguini Cardinale ✓ Festivale In Venezia ✓ Misto Di Mare Alla Filomena ✓ Scampi and Scallops ✓ Risotto Agli Scampi ✓ Cannelloni Scampi Di Mare ✓ Seafood Lasagna ✓ Eggplant Lasagna ✓ Sausage Cannelloni

"Filomena Ristorante offers Italian classics in a cozy ambience with over-the-top decor. The founder of the restaurant is JoAnna Filomena. The restaurant has been serving for over 40 years and serves some of the finest Italian cuisine. Filomena Ristorante is well-known for its traditional Italian cuisine, fine wine, and exceptional service. The entire menu is inspired by Mother Filomena’s simple yet creative cuisine, as well as wonderful old-world traditional recipes. Their pasta is freshly made by their professional chefs. Enjoy their private parties; off-site catering options are also available.

2026 Update: They provide delivery, curbside pickup, cakes/ catering, and overnight shipping. They provide gift cards to customers. They offer a reservation, great cocktails, and a private dining room."

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Price:

Antipasti
Mamma Mia Shrimp $21.99
Calamari Fritti $19.99
Mozzarella In Carrozza $15.99
Arancini $15.99
Funghi Di Spinaci $14.99
Polpette Classico $14.99
Salsiccia Di Casa $15.99
Burrata Di Mozzarella Alla Caprese $17.99
Soup (Made From Scratch Daily) $9.99
Insalata Alla Caesar $16.99
Insalata Di Arugula $16.99
Insalata Di Stagione $16.99
Insalata Di Fragole $16.99
Oysters Vesuvio $22.99
Insalata Di Polpo $22.99
Burrata Di Mozzarella Alla Caprese $21.99
Polpette Classico $17.99
Salsiccia Della Casa $18.99
Antipasto Misto $30.99
Pane All' Aglio $6.99
Mamma Mia Shrimp $21.99
Lobster Arancini $19.99
Calamari Fritti $22.99
Mozzarella In Carrozza $17.99
Funghi Di Spinaci $16.99
Calamari Alla Sicily $19.99
Insalata Alla Caesar $17.99
Insalata Di Stagione $17.99
Insalata Di Arugula $17.99

Contact:

(202) 338-8800

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11:30am - 10:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 11pm

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Carmine’s Washington D.C. - Washington, DC Italian Restaurants
Carmine’s Washington D.C. - Washington, DC Italian Restaurants
Carmine’s Washington D.C. - Washington, DC Italian Restaurants
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CARMINE’S WASHINGTON D.C.

(4.9 Score)
425 7th Street Northwest,
Washington, DC 20004 Directions

Since 1990

Specialty:

✓ Marinara ✓ Penne Alla Vodka ✓ Pomodoro ✓ Giardiniera ✓ Rigatoni and Broccoli ✓ Red or White ✓ Rigatoni and Broccoli With Sausage ✓ Rigatoni Country Style ✓ Meatballs ✓ Sausage ✓ Bolognese Meat Sauce ✓ Ragu ✓ Ravioli With Cheese ✓ Sautéed Broccoli ✓ Sautéed Spinach ✓ Sautéed Escarole ✓ Eggplant Parmigiana ✓ Sweet Italian Fennel Sausage ✓ Sautéed Peppers and Onions ✓ Roasted Potatoes ✓ Chicken Saltimbocca ✓ Chicken Parmigiana ✓ Chicken Scarpariello ✓ Shrimp Fra Diavolo

"Carmine’s Washington D.C. is a family-style Italian restaurant known for serving generous portions of Southern Italian classics. The restaurant is located in the District Architecture Center. The restaurant offers a wider range of abundant platters of savory seafood, hearty meat dishes, signature pastas, and decadent house-made desserts. They use only vegetarian and vegan menu options, and happy hour specials are available. Carmine’s Washington D.C. has nine private dining rooms and is the perfect venue for events, from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. Carmine’s Washington D.C. offers outdoor seating, pick-up, delivery, private event options, and catering options.

2026 Update: They have a private dining room that seats up to 42, which is equipped with A/V, small meetings, intimate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, or other social occasions. They have different types of party rooms, such as The Bellini Room, The Full Restaurant Buyout, La Stanza, and Alcova."

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Price:

Portobello Parmigiana $25.25
Roasted Pepper & Anchovy $21.95
Roasted Pepper & Mozz $24.15
Scarpariello Wings $46.15
Spiedini $28.55
Stuffed Artichoke $27.45
Stuffed Mushrooms $25.25
Zuppa Di Clams Red $31.85
Zuppa Di Clams White $31.85
Zuppa Di Mussels Red $29.65
Zuppa Di Mussels White $29.65
Hot Antipasto $54.95
Cold Antipasto $54.95
Scarp Wings Lunch $26.35
Bolognese Lunch $21.95
Calamari Red Lunch $25.25
Calamari White Lunch $25.25
Country Style Lunch $21.95
Giardiniera Lunch $20.85
Vodka Sauce Lunch $21.95
Pomodoro Lunch $20.85
R. Broccoli Sausage Red Lunch $23.05
R. Broccoli Sausage White Lunch $23.05
Ravioli Lunch $20.85
R. Broccoli Red Lunch $20.85
R. Broccoli White Lunch $20.85
Porterhouse Pizzaiola $148.50
Chicken Contadina $57.15
Chicken Cutlet $39.55
Chicken Lemon $40.65
Chicken Marsala $40.65
Chicken Parmigiana $42.85

Contact:

(202) 737-7770

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11:30am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 10pm

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il Canale - Washington, DC Italian Restaurants
il Canale - Washington, DC Italian Restaurants
il Canale - Washington, DC Italian Restaurants
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IL CANALE

(4.8 Score)
1065 31st Street North West,
Washington, DC 20007 Directions

Since 2010

Specialty:

✓ Scialatielli Allo Scoglio ✓ Gnocchi ✓ Gnocchi Alla Bolognese ✓ Spaghetti Pomodoro ✓ Lasagna ✓ Lobster Ravioli ✓ Cannelloni ✓ Ravioli Ai Porcini E Tartufo ✓ Penne Al Salmone ✓ Spaghetti Alla Carbonara ✓ Lamb Chops Alla Griglia ✓ Ribeye Steak ✓ Tagliata Di Manzo ✓ Salmone Alla Siciliana ✓ Branzino Al Cartoccio ✓ Rolle’ Di Pollo ✓ Prosciutto E Melone ✓ Mozzarella Impanata ✓ Parmigiana Di Melanzane Alla Siciliana ✓ Vegetariana Rossa ✓ Alla Parmigiana ✓ Quattro Formaggi

"il Canale is an authentic Italian restaurant that offers thin-crust pizza from a wood-fired oven, pasta, and antipasti in a cozy exposed-brick dining room. The restaurant is known for its authentic Vesuvio pizza. The restaurant has received a top culinary honor from the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce and the National Institute of Tourism. il Canale has a wide range of menus, including antipasti, pasta, seafood, meat, fresh buffalo mozzarella from Italy, and more. The restaurant offers happy hour menus from Monday to Friday, 3 PM to 6 PM.

2026 Update: They offer gift cards to guests. Their restaurant now provides the convenience of online ordering for its customers."

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Price:

Arancini $15.00
Bresaola Appetizer $17.00
Bruschetta $10.00
Caprese $19.00
Tagliere $33.00
Caponata Siciliana $12.00
Calamari Fritti $18.00
Capon Bruschetta $12.00
Margherita Pizza $17.00
La Regina $25.00
Meat Lover $26.00
Capricciosa $25.00
Il Canale Pizza $25.00
Pizza Alla Parmigiana $25.00
Del Pizzaiolo Rossa $26.00
Georgetown $23.00
Mortadella E Pistacchio $22.00
Valentina Pizza $29.00
Marinara $13.00
Diavola $24.00
Vegetariana Rossa $25.00
Siciliana $23.00
Campania $22.00
Italia $24.00
Tartufata $25.00
Quattro Formaggi $23.00
Tiramisu $11.00
Cannoli Di Ricotta Alla Siciliana $8.00
Torta Caprese $11.00
Torta Di Latte $11.00
Torta Siciliana $11.00
Panna Cotta $10.00

Contact:

(202) 337-4444

Mon-Thu: 11am - 10:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm
Sun: 11am - 10pm

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FILOMENA RISTORANTE REVIEWS

Incredible! It's highly rated for a reason and they did not disappoint. I definitely recommend a reservation as Georgetown is a bustling place. The lasagna is prepared with 2 delicious sauces and highly flavorful meat. Sausage cannelloni comes with an insane vodka sauce. Filomena hits on all levels for an Italian restaurant.

Wonderful first experience at Filomena. Our pasta dishes were divine. Highly recommend the seafood risotto. We also ordered a bottle of their house pinot noir to accompany our food - was great. The service was 10/10. The atmosphere is bright and funky, very unique and delicious spot to visit in Georgetown.

This was my first time at Filomena. The food was so fresh and delicious! I had the Ravioli Di Chiachhieri and the portion size was great. Our server was pleasant to talk to. The decorations are nice to look at. Made me feel like I was inside a garden full of flowers. I recommend if you want to visit and will come again. :).

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CARMINE’S WASHINGTON D.C. REVIEWS

My wife and I decided to try Carmine's on a recommendation from a friend and let me tell you it was exceptional. Mark our server, was not only professional but he really knew his menu well and explained it to us with his recommendations when asked. He was attentive to us and took the time to chat with us knowing it was our first time there and to the city. The food was so good and plenty for us to share.

Carmines, food was excellent portions always are to share and selection endless. Service, Margarita was very attentive and always looking forward to detail thank you for making us feel special. Atmosphere, music ambience perfect. all together was great experience and very enjoyable. Very Recommended (Always place a reservation) Thanks Carmine’s.

Went for a work dinner and before a game, was jam packed within 20 min after we got seated with a reservation. The staff were fantastic and very knowledgeable. Portions were great and the food well - I definitely had the best dinner of my whole trip there. It was delicious.

IL CANALE REVIEWS

Had been 6 years ago with some girlfriends and wanted to bring my husband with me this time. Lobster ravioli was as good as last time. Everything else (which I tried for the first time) was good but not the best. I would not recommend the calamari as it lacked seasoning. Service was great though. Thank you Cruz.

Great dining experience here with the whole family. The pizza was delicious. The kids loved it. I enjoyed classic Italian food like lasagna. They have lots of great seating options either inside or outside. Tucked away in such a cool spot in Georgetown.

We got the Siciliana Pizza and the Rolle di Polo. The food was mouthwatering and our server was so jovial and polite. This restaurant in Georgetown is extremely charming and if you’re planning a date. This is the place to go.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FILOMENA RISTORANTE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CARMINE’S WASHINGTON D.C. Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

IL CANALE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10