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Capo Italian Deli

3.9 (347 reviews)
ModerateDelis, Italian, Salad
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Caprese sandwich
Indiasky B.

We came out famished from The Howard Theatre. This place was opened late and it hit the spot!! Ordered a Caprese sandwich, and a tuna sandwich. Both were done on Italian bread with sesame seeds (love). Ingredients were fresh and well filled. The tuna salad had mayo, celery, onions, lettuce and tomatoes. It had cheese which I don't care for but I was so hungry I didn't mind it. Was curious about the speakeasy doorway but too tired to venture in, next time! There were a lot of delivery drivers picking up orders so it took a while for me to place my order. Wish they'd have a separate order area apart from pickup. I wanted to eat there but it was way too chaotic with security, delivery drivers and people coming in and out of speakeasy door. We took the sandwiches to our car ate them while listening to music and enjoying the hell outta em samiches!!!

Ricotta Stuffed Shells 3 pieces
Jonathan K.

Delicious! Just tried out the new spot in Union Station and the stuffed shells are mm mmm good! Super friendly service so far! The restaurant itself has limited seating inside of it but just outside the glass is extra seating.. right off the main hall of the station.

Italian sub
Renee B.

After an appointment, I took the opportunity to grab lunch before heading back from to work. As soon as you enter the door there is a step to your right. It's counter service, take out only. The menu is on the wall is digital board & small print. QR Code menu Since I didnt have much time I picked a most typical Italian sammie - Italian sub #2. Took short time to get it, it smelled great but I expected it to be a little bigger for the price but I guess that's typical these days. Once I opened that iconic white deli paper, I experienced the Italian sub of my childhood. The only thing that was a surprise was the spicy slice which was kinda fire. I could only eat half of the sub but it was so good I really wanted to finish it.

Carole f%*king Baskin killed her husband! - Tiger King
Diana N.

This place fell way off I was fooled by social media and ordered their Thanksgiving sub... false advertising. Did not look like the video - all bread and extremely SKIMPY. The worst part is they charged me nearly $20 for that abomination. What a rip off. I thought they were decent pre-covid, but apparently they just don't seem to care anymore. Other places make loaded sandwiches... save your money!!

Chicken Cheesesteak Sub - large
Julia G.

I live ~10 min drive north from this location. This is my second time coming for a private event and both times I've come, I've said out loud, "I should order takeout from them once a week!!" They operate a deli counter in the front and a bar / speakeasy in the back. You can rent out the bar space for private events. Last night, we had the space (and a bartender!) to ourselves, along with 3-4 different types of sandwiches. There is something SPECIAL about their seeded Italian bread. The perfect flakiness and texture. I enjoyed the chicken fontina and Italian. The caprese was my least favorite--not sure if they use a balsamic or what, but the flavor wasn't coming through. Before I left, I decided to order a large chicken cheesesteak to take home for lunch the next day. It was a bit of a risk to order a hot sandwich that I would have in the fridge overnight but I heated it up in our air fryer/toaster oven for all of 10 mins and the bread was good (not soggy) and the sandwich itself was delicious. I enjoyed it so much, I didn't stop to take a photo until the last bite :) It's a decent size sandwich--I ate half for lunch (along with my own chips and veggies) and have another half for tomorrow so while it's not cheap, I think it's reasonable.

Sm Maple Honey Turkey
Shannon F.

Honestly such a great sandwich the seeded role was AMAZING. They do a buy one get one deal often with delivery. Will def get again

Sm 6" Tuna Salad
Sarah

Ordered via DoorDash and it's everything you want from a legit local Italian deli. They don't skimp and take their sandwiches seriously. Everything was customizable, bread was fresh even at night, and it's just a phenomenal deli. I got the tuna salad- perfectly blended- not too many fillers and not watery. I also got the cheesesteak and added banana peppers, removing the marinara and onions. Definitely hit the spot! A little pricy but I'd recommend for quality and taste!

Meatball Sub
Chris H.

We had the meatball and it was delicious, I split the 11 inch with my wife. I barely finished my 1/2 she had to take some of hers to go. My girls really liked the baked ziti

Chicken Fontina Sub- Small
Julia

Capo does not disappoint!! Best cheesesteak you can get in DC (still doesn't compare to Philly) and their chicken fontina is in my opinion the best sub on the menu. Still great reheating on day 2! P.S. please ignore the not-so-aesthetic pics that were taken as we were eating on the side of the road. Couldn't wait until we got home!

Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Sub- Large
Don B.

Got take out from Capo's and was impressed. I got the Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak and it was delicious. I got American and pepper jack cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, basil aioli (would taste good on a boot) all on a seeded Italian roll. The flavor was all there. Probably one of the best tasting chicken cheesesteaks I've had. I will be back to try the chicken alla vodka and maybe a few other items on their menu. Definitely worth a try.

Italian hoagie
Shawn W.

Maybe it was just me. For others who have visited this place were you curious as to why there was a guy always sitting in front of the freezer and why people were going in it? Well I found out after I left that the "freezer door" to the left is the entrance to a speakeasy. Ok on the review. There is room if you choose the option to sit and eat but not much room. This place seems to be more of a grab and go and many know exactly what they came in here. When it comes to trying out a new deli I usually go with a reuben or Italian and I went with the latter. Hey it is an Italian deli so no surprise of no reuben. There are plenty of selections but seeing I was doing a grab and I go I went my choice with no lettuce or tomato to keep it from getting soggy. When I finally bit into it the bread had a nice crunch but nothing that will be scraping the roof of your mouth. Kind of reminds me of French bread with it being soft on the inside but a nice foundation surrounding it. The flavors came together pretty good and the dressing, which can be bought there, had a nice tangy taste. This was something different and in a good way. Many places have their own version of the Italian where some might include one particular meat while others do not. I see myself coming back here again to try some of their other items. There are options for Italian dishes such as chicken parm, lasagna, ziti, and such to try. I will be leading to the chicken parm next time

Salad Bowl
Audrey R.

I don't see a single salad review on this page so let me pave the way - yes, capo deli is not just a speakeasy....its a sandwich shop too. they have a broad menu of speciality options and make your own possibilities - this location, not the foggy bottom spot, has a make your own salad. you can tell this a deli because they know how to load on salad toppings. the banana pepper ratio was to die for. I don't want just a bowl of leaves - the meat portion was large as well! however, it is a sandwich spot, meaning the meat wasn't really meant for a salad. the turkey very plasticy in texture and super stuck together. I would definitely skip this, hard to think that was not made in a lab - the chicken was very bland and dry but the portion blew places like sweetgreen out of the water

"Caprese" sandwich that looks NOTHING like the pics on the website. Flavorless and totally disappointing.

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Do we need reservations to get into the back room?

Not that I know of, obviously though check as Covid protocols change so often.

I read a comment a while ago how they are "stingy" with their Tuna Fish. Plus a friend of mind got a Tuna Fish sub and experience the same thing. Seems like a lot of money for a lettuces, tomato sub yet they get four stars, strange?

You don't buy tuna salad at an Italian deli.

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Unconventional Diner - Lebanese Fried Rice

Unconventional Diner

4.4(3.5k reviews)
0.7 mi•Shaw, Downtown
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This is our favorite traditional place to dine in while im Washington DC. On the last day of my…read morestay, my daughter and I came for brunch, which is traditional. The weight was super busy, but we were able to meet a couple on the way in who had a reservation. When we got up to the front, we noticed that the couple ran to the counter at the bar and got seats. When we asked the hostess, how long the wait for a party of two would be she said one hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. I had to catch my flight so we definitely could not wait that long. Right when we were about leave and walk away, the very kind and nice couple (Montez & Alayna) that we met walking up, told us that they had secured bar seats and that we could take their breakfast brunch dining reservation. THIS WAS A BLESSING! I purchased their first round of drinks because they were generous with their reservation. There are great people in this city, thanks! We were seated right away at a dining table, and the place was packed, as usual. Our server was wonderful. I believe her name was Alisha or Aisha, and she took care of us very well. We ordered: Naan Bread Appetizer, Blueberry Pancakes with Mascarpone, side of chicken sausage, Creme Brûlée French Toast, side of scrambled eggs, and side of Hash browns. For beverages we had coffee and apple juice plus water. Our food came out within 10 to 12 minutes and everything was delicious and amazing. We were so stuffed and really enjoyed our time here. At the end of our reservation the restaurant Manager approached us (named Derek or Ryan) with the gentleman from the couple who gave us his reservation. They surprised us each with a decadent dessert! This was in response to us buying their first round of drinks. The customer service of our server was AMAZING, the food was DELICIOUS, and the surprise desserts were FABULOUS! This is definitely our go-to restaurant in DC. Thank you for another AWESOME experience!! it's about to rain. I see it.

went here for sunday brunch, made a reservation using one of the apps. showed up on time and there…read morewas a line, it's a good idea to make a reservation. Still, had to wait a few minutes but no biggie. Server came by almost immediately but then disappeared for some time, I think she was slammed. After we ordered the food arrived pretty promptly. Food was pretty good, standard comfort food. I also had a spicy bloody mary and enjoyed it even though I dont typically like them. I do contunue to think celery is an affront to humankind though. People watching was pretty good, an important component for brunch. Would I go back? Not sure there are many good places to brunch.

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Chopsmith - B.E.L.T ( no tomato)

Chopsmith

4.2(192 reviews)
2.5 mi

Yum!! I placed an order with Chopsmith via DoorDash and I am so, so glad I did…read more Either I beat the lunch crowd or they are efficient because my food arrived in 25 minutes and was so very fresh. I ordered the chimichurri steak plate and really enjoyed it. Funnily enough, the chimichurri itself was the least enjoyable item. I didn't love the texture of it (much too coarse) but, fortunately, it was packaged in a small container separate instead of on the steak itself. The salad probably had a bit too much dressing but I had the option to order that on the side so that's on me. Nonetheless, the steak, potatoes, salad, corn, avocado were all excellent. I also added chips, a lemon zest cookie, and a blueberry breeze handcrafted drink. The cookie is big and chewy, unlike others I have had. It's definitely not something to eat in one sitting. The drink was a little blah and nothing I would order again. All in all, very good!

My partner and I came for lunch today and each had a bowl. I got the salmon and avocado bowl with…read moredressing on the side. The salmon was well prepared and the other ingredients were fresh. A delicious bowl. My partner got the Baja bowl (dressing on the side), which they also enjoyed. We were each surprised how big and how filling the bowls were. We ordered a side of hummus ($7.79). It was a nice portion with pita bread, but the hummus was kind of "meh." Texture was good but not much flavor. A disappointment. The beverage bar has an interesting variety of self-serve drinks, including unsweetened tea, tea with pineapple, a mango drink and a drink with a kale base. I tried several of them and mixed some together. It was $4. Worth a try. The place was not crowded when we were there and it's comfortable. Nice upbeat music playing not-too-loudly in the background.

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Chopsmith Salad

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Chopsmith - Chipotle Chicken Sandwich

Chopsmith

4.2(38 reviews)
1.3 mi•H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

I went to Chopsmith because I was looking for a place to grab a solid sandwich, and it definitely…read moredelivered. The sandwich I got on my first visit was really good and exactly what I was hoping for. I ended up going back a few days later and ordered the chicken parm, thinking it would be another sandwich. It actually came as a salad instead. On the in-store menu it looked like it was listed under sandwiches, so I'm not sure if it was user error or just a menu layout issue, but it's something to double check when ordering. That said, the chicken parm itself was still good, I just wasn't expecting it on a salad. Overall, the food quality is there, just make sure you're ordering exactly what you want. Also, they're on InKind, so definitely take advantage of that if you use it. Don't feel forced to order from the kiosk, you do have the option to order from the front.

I wandered into Chopsmith on my lunch break completely unprepared. There were so many options that…read moreI was honestly a little lost at first, but I am glad I stuck with it because the turkey club ended up being one of the best club sandwiches I've ever had. Cilantro and lemon aioli on a club? I would have never thought of that combination, but it works. Between those flavors and the high quality bacon they use, every bite hit exactly how it needed to. Truly impressive. I ordered through the kiosk, so I can't really comment much on customer service. They just called my name when it was ready, and everything ran smoothly, so no issues there. I am already planning my return because that buffalo caesar wrap is calling my name next. If it tastes anything like that turkey club, I already know I'll be back again.

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Chopsmith - Pick your own drinks, and other delights!

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This is a picture of the spicy Mexi latte! If you like your coffee, hot and spicy, this is a drink for you!

HipCityVeg

HipCityVeg

4.3(1.2k reviews)
1.2 mi
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I love you guys sooooooo much omg. my go to order is the meal deal with the basic b burger, medium…read morefries, campfire bbq, and sweetened green tea. holy crap it's so good. honorable mentions are the philly cheesesteak and veggie burger as well I was devastated when the DuPont circle location closed. I need the Chinatown location to never close so I'm writing this review

This was really good!! I had this place bookmarked since the previous time I visited DC. We had…read moreattended a hockey game and were starving afterwards. As we were walking back towards our hotel, we actually were passing here so I chose it for our din din spot. I thought for sure it was going to be packed but luckily it was not. I knew I wanted a burger but was struggling with choosing which one. Hubs knew he wanted the Cheesesteak and knew I wanted fries. I went with the Smokehouse burger. We grabbed a seat and did not wait long for our food to come out. I really enjoyed my burger and scarfed it down! I paid for sauces, which were tiny and super overpriced. Hubs enjoyed his cheesesteak but he prefers meat. I had a bite and thought it was really flavorful and very closely tasting like the real thing. I noticed later this is a chain, which is pretty cool. I think the prices were pretty steep so I might skip on the fries next time. The food could have been warmer as well. Definitely worth a visit and will most likely be back when in DC again.

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Buffalo Bella burger (fried mushroom) and sweet potato fries

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Order on the right and then wait for your order!

RASA - Paneer Butter Masala, delicious

RASA

4.3(156 reviews)
1.0 mi
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Delicious casual Indian fusion bowl concept with healthier options than Spice 6 and Bindaas Bowls…read morein Chinatown with supergrains, quinoa, and a galore of veggies! The food isn't greasy and has a mild spicy kick! I really like the updated menu with Classic Indian Plates and Burritos. The Saag Paneer is delicious with large chunks of paneer. It has a mild spicy kick and the quinoa was perfectx to pair it with. It's really easy to go overboard with the galore of toppings with the DIY bowl option (made that rookie mistake a couple of times!). The menu and classic bowls are a great place to start! The sauces are very flavorful and the Tikka Tomato and Garlic sauce has a spicy kick! The Caul Me Maybe with Tofu and Cauliflower and peanut sauce and Eat Your Veggies bowl with a heap of veggies and Coconut and Ginger sauce are my favorites! The lemon turmeric rice and supergrains are my jam as a base (leafy greens can't absorb the curry and don't pair well) with Peanut or the Coconut and Ginger Sauce. The fresh tender Tofu and Cauliflower and onions are my protein pick, the Sweet Potato meatball Tikki are a bit mushy. My favorite veggies are sauteed spinach, great way to get in my greens (the salads don't pair well with the curries)! The baingan bharta eggplant is quite flavorful (the channa masala isn't bad, but not my top pick). The beets, cucumbers, carrots, and corn salsa topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds are my favorite toppings. The lentil chips and chickpea noodles "sev" are also fun toppings! The service has notably gone down at this location as well as the Crystal City location, but the menu has expanded with more food options. Rasa has delicious, healthy Indian food, and part of my lunch rotation!

The RASA in my neighborhood closed, but I found occasion to try this one which is in a newer…read moredevelopment somewhere between the convention center and NoMa. The build a bowl concept is not hip anymore. The basics are there to make it work with Indian food, but the execution wasn't. I had an option for a greens or grains bowl but their salad looked weak so I went with quinoa, which is not exactly Indian but is good. I ended up with paneer; their veggie option was potato and cauliflower which is neither good nor high in protein. The paneer was a respectable portion, but the overall bowl was a bit weak, when you consider that you only get to add one vegetable (out of two choices), and a few smaller fixins at the end. I appreciated that they offer a chai with oat milk, which was pretty good. The food just didn't get to what I wanted in terms of variety of options. A fast casual Indian place should have three different dals, various breads and street foods, and a whole lot more than two vegetables.

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RASA - Open sesame bowl

Open sesame bowl

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