What a cute neighborhood spot!! Walked in on a Friday night with a friend with no reservation. We got lucky as some bar seats just opened up, so we were seated immediately. The bartender/wait staff were awesome, super nice and friendly. The pizza was a good size to share and I felt the ingredients were incredibly fresh. I like their take on the marg, the cheese is not melted and is a good contrast to the warm crust and tomato sauce. This was a lovely experience and I would absolutely be back to try more of their offerings . read more

Bar del Monte - Margarita pizza and Negroni - Wine Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came for dinner on a Saturday. The restaurant does not take reservations so we expected a bit of a wait. We ended up waiting at least 30 minutes. The hostess said that our group of three could only sit at a specific table. Other parties of four that came after us were able to be seated first which seemed kind of odd. Service was fine and the wait for the food wasn't too long. We ordered two pizzas, the pasta of the day (not pictured) and two desserts. I thought the pizzas were flavorful and very savory. However, the crust on both were pretty charred so I did not enjoy that. I wish I had a picture of the pasta because I was very surprised by the small portion given that it cost $27. The desserts were both delicious and each came with a pizzellle. The chocolate Sorbetto was incredibly rich and almost overwhelming. Overall I think it's a cute spot but pricey, and I'm not 100% sure if I'd come back. read more

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This is an if you know, you know kind of place. They don't accept reservations and for a group of 3 on a Saturday night, it was about 35-40 wait. My rec is either come here as a group of 4 or with one other person. The spacing is small, and they mostly have 2 or 4 tops (we had to wait longer than other groups that arrived after us because there wasn't rlly many 3 person options). They don't post their menu online (what they have is an example) because their menu changes frequently. They have really interesting dishes like a salad with moscato vinaigrette. I got the pesto pasta which was the special of the day and it tasted really fresh and herbaceous. The pasta was cooked to a perfect al dente and the sauce was very dippable. The pizzas were a bit oily but I really enjoyed them. Simple but flavorful read more

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It's a cute restaurant with friendly staff, Portions are small and I paid like 17 dollars for a veggie dish with 4 asparagus on it. I would recommend getting the pizza here but be prepared for things to be a little more on the expensive end read more

MtP was missing this type of place. Small menu, in the zone, not pretentious but could be! It's the small touches that really set this place apart. Former gas station turned corner cocktail and restaurant hub, arriving early means heading to the backyard for a pre-dinner drink and vibes. The bartendar will come out, take your order, make your drink, bring them back out and transfer your tab to your table (the little things). I had a negroni which was perfectly made and friend got a gin martini, also...perfectly made! Low slug tables fill the small dining room where bussers and waiters keep water filled and small plates coming. It's Italian rustic fair with starters (in my opion) being the star. We stacked up on the crudo, the fried squash blosoms which were good. They shrimp ceviche and the terrine were gobbled up with gusto. The tuno with foi was bananas and should be arrested for assault!! And the lamb skewers were so good, we ordered two!!!! My friends said the corn pasta was shockingly light to look so creamy and had the right punch of citrus to transform something simple into something delicious! The pizza, well, it took a back seat to the starters but delivered with an excellent crust (which is the make-or-break for all pizzas). If you need to really leave full, go for it. We were convinced to get the melon sorbet which.....yup...delicious. Refreshing and a great way to end dinner!! We had opted to get wine by the bottle which is probably the best deal. Their selection is solid and we enjoyed what we got. All and all...this place is a yes for me and will be on steady rotation for MtP dining! read more

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Lovely neighborhood spot. Have been here a couple times, everything on the menu tastes really fresh, with simple ingredients that really shine in each dish. A little on the pricey side since portions can be small and some dishes are more worth it than others imo. The food also takes a while to be served; we usually get there as it opens to avoid a wait. Some of my favs are the arrosticini, pasta, and of course the pizzas. The pasta and pizza flavors will rotate depending on what they have - when i went the pasta was a sungold tomato bigoli that was incredible and the pizza was lamb sausage pizza with jimmy nardello peppers. Pizza is sooo delicious, flavorful, and crustyyy. would absolutely be back! read more

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overpriced? yes. would i come back? hell yeah! wine recommendation was incredible. food was good but not as mind-blowing. service was average considering the cost. back patio? amazing vibes. prob 4.3 to be exact. read more

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I think this place has only a few reviews because people in the neighborhood are gate keeping it! It's that great. It's very small and they don't take reservations or call you when you're on the waitlist, so it is a waiting game. Their new outdoor garden will be great for waiting in the summer! The prices seem a little steep, but there is no tipping at all and everything is top quality. It's worth it and meant for sharing lots of plates. They change the menu constantly based on seasonal ingredients. The grilled lamb skewers are a constant on the menu and are a must! They have a great wine by the glass list and a small simple cocktail selection. All the staff is great. They don't rush you. As they gave us our card back, they dropped off a fresh bottle of tap water. I will definitely be back! read more

Bar del Monte - Homemade pasta with butter, parm, and ramps. So simple and good! - Wine Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We arrived for an early dinner and the place was already busy. We had to put our name down and had a short wait before a table was ready. Since we had time to review their menu, we were able to order quickly - Fritto, Arrosticini, and the Artichoke pizza along with a bottle of white wine. The Fritto (fried asparagus) was great. It reminded me of tempura and the saffron mayo sauce was delicious. The Arrosticini (lamb skewers) had tiny pieces of lamb but were tender and seasoned well. Our Artichoke pizza came in last and we both really enjoyed it. I wouldn't normally think artichoke went well on pizza but it was quite good. We had a great first time dining experience. The staff were friendly and the food was great. I would enjoy coming back here again. read more

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bar del monte is a walk-in only italian restaurant with well-executed small plates. we went on sunday at 6:30 and were seated quickly. the menu is seasonal, and ingredients are simple. it's a bit pricey. in retrospect, this place would be best if you get several pizzas to fill you up read more

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Favorite spot in DC. The food is consistently delicious, always fresh, and flavorful. The waiters are delightful and seem genuinely happy to be there. Great vibes all around. read more

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This place now tops my list as a great neighborhood restaurant. The Menu changes daily, no reservations, and excellent service. The menu is unique, and the staff loves to talk about the food and the process. Doors open at 5 PM and it's first come first serve. It fills up fast and deservedly so. Try whatever your server recommends for the day. You won't be disappointed. read more

I recently went here for a late weekend dinner with a friend and we were able to immediately get a table (Bar del Monte doesn't take reservations). Our service was good throughout and the ambiance is solid. While prices initially look expensive, Bar del Monte includes the service charge in the bill (final prices end up being in-line with similar DC restaurants. The menu changes regularly and my guess is seasonally. My friend and I split a cheesy eggy pasta with ramps and a cheese and ramp pizza. Although slightly salty, the pasta was rich, creamy, cheesy, and delicious. The pizza was fine and the crust was good overall, although it got burnt in a few too many spots. I would recommend trying Bar del Monte if you are in Mount Pleasant and looking for a spot to eat. read more

Bar del Monte - Pasta - Wine Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Expect to wait longer than they quote you! Two of us showed up at 7 pm on a Friday and were quoted an hour wait (they said they would text when table ready). They were busy but not slammed. The vibes are leisurely, the tables are very far apart and quite large for the party size. We grabbed a drink nearby and after an hour we headed back towards the restaurant to check. Our table was not ready. In total, we waited over an hour and a half for our table. We were very hungry by then so ordered immediately. Food came out fast. We split the ravioli special, a Margherita pizza (add prosciutto) and the flor di latte gelato. All the food was very good, the pizza and gelato are must gets. The portions are on the smaller side so take note if you're very hungry. I could've eaten entire plates myself easily. I left full with a good meal but overall the wait and anticipation left me feeling not very satisfied. Come here if you know the system and/or don't mind waiting read more

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Stopped in pretty early on a weekend to try out del monte - wait was about an hour for 2. Bar is first come first serve. Small tables inside (back patio coming), maybe 5 or so seats at the bar itself, rotating menu. We tried a good amount of the menu - everything tasted fresh and was good, portions are on the smaller side, dishes are pretty simple. Enjoyed the small plates/salads more than we did the pizza, which was a razor thin crust with the majority of the flavor being dominated by the char on the edges. favorite dishes were the crudo, salad and asparagus. Overall a great place if you live in the neighborhood, but more a once in a while place for me given the wait time and that while everything was good, there were few standouts. The gratuity inclusive prices are nice but we still ended up around $180 for two leaving hungry (and without alcohol) read more

Bar del Monte - lamb skewers @davideatsdc - Wine Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This gem might be my new favorite restaurant in DC, even though I don't typically go crazy for Italian food. Over two trips, I've tried: - Lamb skewers (5/5) - Strangely, this tastes soooo much like the quintessential Beijing street food - lamb that tastes like lamb, with the right amount of fattiness. I honestly think this is actually the best "Chinese food" in the DC area. - Some pasta with mushrooms (4.5/5) - I don't remember the exact dish, but the flavors were wonderful, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. - Lamb sausage pizza (4.5/5) - might be my new favorite pizza in DC - Fried vegetables (4/5) - nice and light, with a great aioli dipping sauce - Eggplant and ricotta (3.5/5) - maybe the only non-memorable thing I've had here There are no reservations, but there's a really nice little garden in the back where you can wait with a drink when it's pleasant outside. read more

I have mixed feelings about Bar Del Monte. I like what they are trying to do and I like the service-included model, but I don't think they are operating at the top of their game or that they are worth the trip. Their website menu leaves a lot to be desired. Unlike the IRL menu, it doesn't include any dish descriptions and it doesn't include any prices. For a restaurant that prides itself on service-included pricing, not being price transparent on the website is a let down. Both the website and IRL menus don't do a good job of indicating which dishes are appetizers vs entrees. It turns out that the only entrees are pizzas, which was not what I expected. I thought some of the dishes that turned out to just be apps would be entrees, or some of the specials (unlisted online) would also be entrees. Nope. I thought they would have some pasta dishes or something, or the grilled fish of the day would be an entree (mentioned online but absent IRL). I visited on a Sunday at 5 PM right when they opened with a party of four. The restaurant is very small, with only roughly 4 four-tops, 7 two-tops, and 5 seats at the bar. It looks like they maybe have some room to expand in the front and back. We were the 5th group of four, so were initially turned away, until they combined two of the two-tops for us. So, if you arrive with a group, get there early or be prepared to wait. In contrast, two-tops were easy to get. I did notice a few two-tops squeeze in a third person. Service was adequate. It was not particularly helpful or friendly. It took a long time for food to come out. We had a selection of share plates: fritto (fried veggies, $19), arrosticini (five lamb skewers, $17), artichoke salad ($21), lamb liver pate ($21), clam pizza (12", 6 slices, $27). Quality was good but portions were small. I don't recommend ordering like we did; better to get one pizza per person and then supplement with small plates or dessert if desired. When we split these all four ways, I didn't really get enough of any dish to appreciate it. The fritto had a very nice, light, crunchy tempura fry. Lamb skewers were also tasty. Pate was pate. Salad was pretty bland. Clam pizza was fine but not clammy enough. Pate was served with three pieces of bread even though we were a four-top, so we asked for more (free). We also had some wine ($10-$15), beer ($7), and negronis ($14). The beer is only 240ml (~8 oz) which is less than a can (12oz) and a proper pint (16oz). This feels a big disingenuous. IMO 12oz is the minimum amount any restaurant should be serving for beer, with a pint the actual proper serving size. Some of us were still hungry but no one wanted to order more at Bar Del Monte. We had heard great things about the restaurant but were unanimously unimpressed. I'm also disappointed that prices didn't include tax. If you include service, you might as well include tax. I found the menu prices a little high but I kept reminding myself that prices included service. I did some math afterwards and I think the prices are reasonable for what we got. read more

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Wonderful little spot tucked away in Adams Morgan! Bar del Monte occupies what used to be an auto shop, and vestiges remain - in the exposed brick, the angular interior, and the expansive front window, which lets in volumes of natural light. This lovely atmosphere set the stage well for the excellent food. We shared several dishes, starting with the anchovies. They were huge (for anchovies, that is), packed with salty bursts of flavor, and accompanied by crusty bread and a delightfully light water buffalo butter. Next up was the chickpeas. These were really good! The chickpeas absorbed the flavor of their broth, which contained tomatoes, saffron, and chili, very well. The last of our small plates was the chaos creator, more commonly known as the fritto. This consisted of delicately battered and fried vegetables. I think chaos creator (brought up in a different context at dinner) is an apt name because it's very tasty and very likely to cause chaos as people scramble to secure another morsel. Finally, we shared a delicious Margherita pizza topped with buffalo mozzarella, plus a sweet treat for dessert (the hazelnut gelato, super creamy!). Bonus points to them for having a wonderful waitstaff and for including the tip and all other fees in the menu price! It was so refreshing to just sign the bill at the end and be done. read more

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Wow, what a special place! I came to Bar del Monte on a whim with a girlfriend after a day of shopping, and it did not disappoint. Bar del Monte doesn't take reservations, so we were thrilled to walk in and be seated immediately on a Sunday night around 7:30 pm. We started with two glasses of their "fancy wine of the day," which was absolutely divine--so much so that we ended up ordering a bottle. Both of us had been wanting to try this spot for a while, so we were eager to sample multiple dishes. While some Yelp reviews mentioned the food was tasty but costly, we couldn't disagree more. Bar del Monte pays its staff a living wage and operates as a no-tip restaurant, which naturally reflects in their prices. We found their prices to be comparable to most restaurants in DC. The food was fresh, flavorful, and simple yet elevated. The pizza, in particular, was out of this world--hands down the best crust I've ever had, both in DC and beyond. The ambiance was well curated and quaint. The staff was warm and attentive, and the entire experience felt thoughtful and special. I will absolutely be coming back. read more

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Expensive but really, really good food and wine with a highly knowledgeable waitstaff.

A good example of D.C. restaurant groupthink. Not a bad place by any means, but you can expect to wait for a table, then pay high prices for small portions of just-okay food. The biggest problem is the pizza, which is floppy (even for Neapolitan) and lacks flavor. read more

Possibly my new favorite restaurant in DC. Each dish was well crafted and perfectly prepared. We had the anchovies, pictured here, which were plump and served with ideally textured bread and buffalo butter, lamb skewers and lamb crudo, blood orange salad, fried mackerel (which rivaled our previous favorite fried fish we traveled to Iceland for), and a squash, pancetta, and ricotta pizza. Drinks are modestly sized but well balanced and varied just enough from their staples to be familiar but interesting. I was already raving about the food when we got our check and saw that not only was service included in the prices (not as a snuck in line-item), there wasn't even a line for a tip on the receipt. This is a bugaboo of mine but *this* is what actually transparent pricing looks like--not some Covid/prop 82/inflation/healthcare/wellness fee that may or may not go to employees but most likely just corporate investors. I assume the staff are well compensated because they still choose to work there and the service was excellent. Noone had to sing for their tips. Would the same people complaining about prices here complain if they were 20% lower but included a 4% service charge disclosed next to and as prominently as the warning about undercooked meat and you were still expected to leave a 20%+ tip? All I say is that the final bill was consistent with what we'd expect for the amount of food and drink we enjoyed and arguably lower because we ordered and ate it all expecting to leave a generous tip on top of the menu prices. My only complaint, and one that might keep me away on nights I'd otherwise be inclined to go, is the fact that they don't take reservations. I don't always have an extra hour to kill to sit around waiting for a table. read more

Bar del Monte - Wine Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I am only judging them on the pizza, so they may be good in other things. If you are going there FOR the pizza, forget about it. There are much better places. It's unfortunate, because they have a woodfired oven and know somehow how to bake the pizza. The issue is with the toping. The margharita has nearly no tomato sauce, so it tastes like a piece of bread with some scent of tomato, the basil is not added fresh but baked in the oven so it comes out crispy and tasting like it should rather be used as a tea infusion and then the wrong type of mozzarella for this type of pizza. To save the lack of flavor, they sprinkle it with salt. The bread dough is good though. So it's unfortunate that they can't get the toppings right. You also find things like chanterelle with tomato sauce (big no, to have tomato sauce with a mushroom on a pizza), oregano as ingredient on others and they seem to use the wrong type of anchovies for the pizza as well. I think if they get their toppings right, they could actually be quite good. read more

Preposterously overpriced. 7 dollars for a Peroni sounds great until you realize it's a 4-ounce pour. Want to add arugula on your pizza? That will be 5 extra dollars. No, this is not a joke -- these are real prices. The pizza was very good and the ambience was lovely, but it simply wasn't worth the price. read more

Absolutely delicious! Simple, fresh and tasty food. Love the short menu and love anchovies!

Tasty appetizers and average pizza. Sufficient beverage options and good wine list. Dessert was the size of a coin. Pizza was predominantly crust, and all three pizzas on the menu were vegetarian and toppings were only available a la carte. Unlikely to return given other nearby options. read more

Only come for the pizza. Small plates are criminally overpriced: I paid $40 for cold chickpeas in chili oil and some fried vegetable puffs (you could get this for less than $10 at the grocery store, but I guess this is my fault for ordering). Pizza really is excellent however! I plan on returning just for that. Just don't order anything else off the menu, not worth your dollar. read more

I am Italian. From Italy. The food here is very authentic. I live this place, the location and the service. You can appreciate it only if you have a good experience of Italian traveling and food authenticity. Bravissimi! read more

I think the overriding feeling I had leaving Bar Del Monte was disappointment. I think most aspects of the food, service, and ambiance were quite underwhelming, which is especially surprising given how 'buzzy' it's been. I'm starting to wonder if that buzz is a bit manufactured: like the chef is the son of 2Amys, they got a lot of press for having 'service-included' pricing when people are especially mad about I-82 fees, they get a good review from Sietsema, and then it's off to the races, regardless of the actual experience of most patrons? Starting with the food - it was...fine(?). Like the quality is definitely decent, but it wasn't particularly special. The small plates are quite small and fairly expensive (even accounting for the pricing). Honestly, the portion size more resembled a fancy tasting menu, where each plate is just a bite of food. The Arrosticini is a few tiny skewers, another lamb dish we ordered (I think around $25) contained 2 medallions that were the size of maybe a coke can lid. The pizza is the only sizable entree, but I think you can easily find better pizza in the area (Timber, 2Amys, etc.) Related, the way the menu is outlined feels a touch snobby. They don't do a good job of separating out different types of dishes and the descriptions aren't particularly helpful. Part of that is on us, maybe we don't have a particularly sophisticated understanding of deep cut Italian dishes, so there was a lot of Googling. But I also think it's good practice to have the servers walk folks through the menu and give some helpful suggestions, which they did not do. We were honestly surprised at the presentation of each dish that we ordered, to the point where I kept thinking we were getting another table's food, which is usually not a good sign. The ambiance is, again, fine. It has a spartan modernist interior, the tables are pretty close together and the acoustics are a bit loud. At the end of our meal, we left and went to Marx Cafe down the street because we were still hungry! read more

Fantastic wine list and great pizza. Attentive service. Very good overall experience.

An incredible meal, start to finish. Super fresh ingredients, simple but delicious preparation, great service. I dread how popular this place is about to become. read more

Great ambiance, pizza, and smaller dishes. Came here with family based on a recommendation from our soon to be sommelier. The ingredients were fresh and incredible. read more