Chicken Parm was delicious and loved the atmosphere. It was a little loud inside, so would make a reservation to sit outside.

This review is well overdue but has been word of mouthed to several people since coming here for my birthday in August. From the time I arrived they made me feel special and wasn't even wearing anything that said it was my birthday. I brought a cake with me and I was going to ask how much they charge for storage and they told me "Nothing, it's free of charge". They relieved me so much. Now for the atmosphere, it was so so elegant in there even thinking about it now makes me want to go back just to stare at those wax candles that creates mountains of dripped wax which is its own kind of art. Next, let's take about the mouthwatering and delicious food we had. I ordered the Vodka Sauce Pasta and it was the perfect amount of heat and flavor. I also got a side of garlic bread and it was so crispy, light, buttery, and garlicky, just like I like it. My husband ordered the Drunken Love Pizza and of course I had to try a slice and WOWWWW. That one slice of pizza had me drooling it was so yummy!! Everyone enjoyed their food and it was great time. Now, on to my cake, I'd brought candles, plates, and even a knife with me to cut the cake. To my surprise, they brought the cake out with lit candles and everyone sung Happy Birthday to me. They even cut and served the cake to us. Keep in mind, there was not a charge on the bill for this either. It truly made my birthday even more special. Grazie Nonna, you don't understand how happy you made me feel that day. Thank you so much for the love shown on my special day. I will forever tell people this story. Thank you! read more

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I have been dying to try Grazie Nonna for months, so I was excited to finally make it in! The staff were friendly and helpful. I also loved the attention to detail with the decor. My table ordered the Il Bruco pizza (my side without the mushrooms) and the vodka pasta. The pizza was delicious! The onions added the perfect flavor and the crust was perfect! I love a charred but fluffy pizza crust. The vodka pasta, however, was definitely undercooked at first. The manager came out and explained that it is homemade pasta so the texture is different, which is true, but I've had plenty of homemade pasta and this was not that. We cut into the pasta and there was still white inside. I do appreciate the manager for agreeing to send us out a fresh batch. The vodka sauce was okay, but I will definitely be back for the pizza! read more

Grazie Nonna - Il Bruco - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Tanta pimienta en una pizza!!!! Noooo Pedimos la clásica, nos encanta el queso! Además que no nos gusta sobrecargar la comida, menos es más! Desafortunadamente, esa costumbre taaaan americana de agregar pimienta a todo es un NO absoluto para la pizza de queso El servicio es agradable y también el lugar, pero la comida es lo más importante en mi opinión y no nos gustó mucho read more

Excellent restaurant, although slightly pricey. Im not a fan of pizza, but the dough and crust is exceptional in dc. The toppings for il bruco were refreshing. Caesar was wholesome. Out of the grazie restaurant series, this place and grazie kitchen are my favorites. read more

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The place is super cute with indoor and outdoor seating. We had a reservation and were sat and served quickly. The wait staff was friendly. We loved the pizza the most (it was sweet) and the overall cost wasn't too expensive. read more

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Me and my bestie came in around 1:15 pm we had no reservation and it was pretty packed. We were seated at the pizza bar (we got to watch them make pizzas) we really enjoyed sitting here but it was kind of inconvenient since they were running food next to us the service wasnt the best. Overall the restaurant is fairly small, but it's very classy. I love the open windows and they have a cool bar in the back. Me and my best friend split the bill and it came out to $24 each, which isn't bad. We definitely will come back. The pizza was absolutely amazing and so was the salmon. read more

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Came in a few weeks ago to grab some pizza, I wish that they made it easier to order takeout. If you're looking for just pizza, it may just be easier to order from Gracie Grazie, which seems to have the same pizza offerings. We went on a crowded Sunday, asked to place an order to go. Were told we could sit at the bar while we wait, but there was only one seat available. We ordered the Drunken Love and Mistress pizzas. Also ordered the Vodka pasta to go. While we waited there was a bit of an issue with the host and another server, but the bar staff was super friendly and accommodating. We had the pleasure of working with Maryanne and she was amazing! She made us feel very comfortable and offered us drinks while we waited. If you like tequila based cocktails, the Milano sunrise is a smash! It's so refreshing and an elevated tequila sunrise. Pizza was crispy, flavorful, but we wish it was a bit less crispy and maybe a bit more saucy. Pasta was very saucy and the noodles were absolutely fresh. I'd love to give them another try and eat there in person. Was a little turned off by the ordering to go experience and wish that the protocol was a bit easier. That said, once we were set up to work with Maryann, she was exceptional and we had a great experience! read more

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Grazie Nonna is one of the best places in the city. Come with an empty stomach because you will be bursting at the seams with great food and drinks. The ambiance at night is especially impeccable as well. Highly recommend! I would definitely qualify this as a DC staple restaurant for sure! read more

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I have been wanting to try this spot and I am glad I came! I went out a Wednesday night and it was fully booked - glad I made a reservation! It's a cozy/nice place too. I ordered the espresso all'arancia drink which was fine, but I did like the orange and cardamon flavours. Drink came out fast. Had the Drunken Love pizza and it was definitely worth the hype! The pepperoni and vodka sauce makes it so tasty! The pizza was also bigger than I was expecting, so brought home a good amount as leftovers. Took a while to get the pizzas though. Also got dessert and I liked the budino - good butterscotch flavour that was light that complimented the crunchy and more saltier cookie! Also had the cannoli brownie which was fine, but a little denser and saltier than expected. Overall, a great stuff for classic Italian-American food and I'd come back! Maybe try another pizza next - the pizzas seem great here! read more

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The inside of this restaurant is so beautiful and the staff was super friendly. I ordered the garlic bread and the alfredo pasta with chicken. I think the pricing of items here is a little expensive, for example, one piece of garlic bread for $9? And $15 extra because I added a protein to my pasta? All that being said, the food was delicious and I'd probably return for a special occasion. read more

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Great food, warm service, and a cozy ambiance! I had a wonderful experience at Grazie Nonna. Our party of four was able to try a good mix of dishes -- I especially loved the Sunday Sauce pasta and the chicken parm, both packed with flavor and super comforting. We also ordered **The Mistress** pizza, which was delicious and definitely worth trying. The only downside is that the space can feel a bit crowded, even on a weekday evening, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. It's a smaller, very popular spot in a super convenient part of DC, so going at a slightly less busy time might make the experience even better. Overall, a really great meal and a place I'd happily come back to! read more

Grazie Nonna - Sunday Sauce - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is one of the better meals I've had in a while. There's no shortage of Italian restaurants in D.C., but this one stands out. We were already fans of Grazie Grazie and were excited to try this sit-down concept. We started with the Il Greco and Crispy Fingerlings, then moved on to the Alfredo and Sunday Sauce as entrees. The appetizers were a slight step above the entrees -- the potatoes in particular were excellent. Portions were larger than expected; we each had enough for a couple of meals. Sean took great care of our table. Dessert was very good as well (menu not available online). We're looking forward to returning to try their other menus, particularly happy hour. read more

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Getting there is easy, and they have some nice outdoor seating. But the indoor area is super loud--my table of 6 couldn't have a normal chat. The lighting was so dim that we needed flashlights to read the menu! Our server was great and the food was tasty, but honestly, the noise and lack of light are just too much. Until they fix that, you might want to save your cash. read more

This restaurant is perfect for a lovely night out. The dining room side has a smaller space with lovely lighting, and a DJ was playing during our visit here that really gave you that intimate dinner experience. The Drunken Love Pizza seems to be a fan favorite and it did not disappoint, and I absolutely adored the Caesar Salad here as they crumble the croutons and top it off with green onions. Perfect place for date night or catching up with friends and I can't wait to come back. read more

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The food was great but the overall experience wasn't ideal. First of all, the place is UNBELIEVABLY LOUD. we were shouting to converse. That really turns me off from the idea of going back. Secondly, we had very spotty and slow service on our visit. The manager got involved at one point and she was great but we were definitely feeling some frustration at the slow service. Anyway it's too bad since I loved my pizza. It was delicious and good quality. My friends said steak and eggs and pasta with Sunday sauce were great too. Good deal on bottomless Bellinis for brunch. read more

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We discovered this spot through a Yelp review and decided to stop in after a full day of sightseeing. Even though they were fully booked, the staff assured us they'd take care of us--and sure enough, a couple of seats opened up at the bar, setting the tone for a great evening. I started with an Old Fashioned, which was perfectly balanced, and we followed it up with salads. I ordered a simple dinner salad that was anything but ordinary--fresh, crisp, and full of flavor. My wife chose the Caesar, which can often be underwhelming, but this one was on another level--truly exceptional and a must-order. For entrées, I had the chicken parmesan with house-made pasta and a marinara sauce that was incredible--slightly peppery in a way that woke up the palate without overpowering it. Honestly, the only disappointment was that they wouldn't share the recipe. My wife ordered the meatballs, which were equally fantastic and featured that same standout sauce. We're so glad we decided to wait it out. From the hospitality to the food, everything exceeded expectations. An absolute gem and well worth the visit. read more

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This spot kept popping up on my phone, so I finally decided to check it out. You can notice it while driving by, but it still feels a little tucked away. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and the outdoor area has heaters, which is a nice touch. Reservations are definitely recommended. The service was okay--nothing to rave about, but nothing terrible either. The menu is Italian-based, mostly pasta and pizza. Unfortunately for me, a lot of the dishes included some level of spice, and I prefer little to no spice in my food. I was disappointed to learn the restaurant couldn't make adjustments like removing or reducing spice, which really limited my options. I ordered the Orange Espresso (basically an espresso martini with orange liqueur). It was just okay. The calamari was also pretty average--nothing memorable. For my main dish, I went with the shrimp scampi, and this is where things really fell flat. It lacked flavor, and the dish desperately needed more scampi sauce. My friend ordered the chicken parm, and I tried a bite--it definitely needed salt. Overall, the experience was a bust. Nothing on the menu stood out, and the dishes I did try didn't deliver. I wanted to like this place, but sadly it just didn't hit the mark for me. read more

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Didn't have a reservation and we were seated really quickly. Our server was nice and he was knowledgeable. He also took the perfect amount of time when coming to ask us questions, it made for a great experience of not being constantly interrupted. The drunken love pizza is a 10/10 pizza. We should've ordered 2, but it served its purpose as a good appetizer. The calamari was also really delicious. Now I'm not a pasta person, so take this with a grain of salt, but the pasta wasn't my favorite. For an Italian spot I expected a little more. My pasta was a little hard, so that was very annoying and made it hard to enjoy. Other than that, it was a good experience. read more

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Sure, the location is great (for your suit and tie crowd), the ambience is just right, and the patio is fantastic -- but the happy hour at the bar can't be beat. $5 for a huge in-house made pizza slice that would cost you more than that at a Safeway. It was incredible, as was cocktails by the legendary Joey Joe. read more

When you go out for Italian food, you are not expecting it to be a life-changing experience. This eatery turned our expectations upside down. You are going to need maximum space in your tummy and a small team of fellow diners to try as much of their menu as possible in one sitting. The appetizer Suppli al Telefono will illicit OMG's and send your eyes to heaven. The Caesar salad was somehow extraordinary as well. The creamy Fettucini Alfredo was transformed by the spicy heat of a Bomba Calabrese relish topping. We enjoyed our classic oven-baked pizza as well. That said, if you are strategizing and must sacrifice one area to save room for the other mind-bendingly great food, pizza may be a candidate. We finished off our meal with a fresh tiramisu. The service was cheerful, and though the restaurant interior is gorgeous, we were glad to have chosen seats out on the patio where they kept us all cool on a hot D.C. summer night with large industrial fans. This restaurant was absolutely one of the highlights of our visit to our nation's capital. read more

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Visited on a cold January Tuesday. When DC had all the sidewalks barricaded in with snow. Very nice warm atmosphere. Love the candles that burnt down so that the wax was left like spider webs. Loved the whole ambiance apart from the music. Too loud and too eclectic to fit a pricey Italian dinner. Please turn it down! Food was excellent even though my meds meant I could not do it justice. The pasta in mushroom and masala sauce was simply orgasmic. Thankfully my wonderful wife has coped the recipe, so I can have it whenever she feels like pasta. Service was friendly and on the ball. But it was a Tuesday night. Just turn down the music and this would have been a five star experience. read more

Went to Grazie Nonna for brunch. Great experience! The Luna salad was delicious. We split the Mistress pizza and it was so good! The service was pretty attentive. The price was reasonable. We split an app, a salad and a pizza between two people and spent $30 each (not including tip). And the food was delish! read more

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Food 12/10!! Service 10/10!! Highly recommend this Italian spot in DC and it's in such a cute little courtyard. Reservations recommended and can't wait to come back next time in town! read more

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Great service- the bartender Bryant was amazing and made a wonderful recommendation for lunch . If you're looking for a great lunch spot M--F you should definitely stop by. The eggplant sandwich is a must have! Great vibes read more

Grazie Nonna - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The ambience here is super chic like a Don Draper embodied in real life (and as a restaurant). We tried the calamari app, drunken pizza and broccoli calabrese. The drunken pizza was soo yummy - the combo of the vodka sauce, pepperoni and cheeses was scrumptious. While the broccoli calabrese was also good, I don't think I could eat a lot of it as it was quite rich. I do think this restaurant is on the more expensive side of comparable Italian restaurants around the area (for ambience, taste, date night qualities) so not sure if I would come back. But we had an overall lovely time. read more

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My compliments to the chef. Our host was warm and welcoming, and our server was attentive and knowledgeable. I'm withholding a fifth star for two specific reasons. First, the music in the dining room is too loud and makes conversation difficult. Second, charging $5 for coffee that tastes old and burnt is disappointing--especially when no refill is offered. I would appreciate attention to both of these issues. read more

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Grazie Nonna is always packed, and for good reason... the food here is superb! My group of 3 arrived and we were seated for our reservation within 5-10 minutes. It's very lively inside, so expect to have to speak at elevated levels to speak with your table mates. This is where the service fell a bit short for me. Once we were seated, we were handed menus. A little while later, we got cups and water, but still hadn't seen our waiter. After about 20 minutes, I finally had to get up and flag down the hostess to get some sort of service. They did end up sending us a free appetizer, and while I did appreciate the gesture, I would have rather they just provided us with quality service in the first place. Aside from that, I thoroughly enjoyed all of the dishes and drinks that we ordered. The pizza has to be one of my favorites in the city. I would absolutely recommend this place if you're looking for good food and drinks in a lively atmosphere. read more

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We made reservations for a Friday night and glad we did because there was an hour wait otherwise. I had the vodka sauce pasta with chicken and some of the garlic bread. The garlic bread was big enough to split up between three people and had a nice crunch to it. The pasta was delicious. I basically inhaled that plane lol. The sauce was nice and creamy. If I were to get this plate again, I might switch the chicken to shrimp. read more

Grazie Nonna - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The pizza is amazing. Seriously, it's legit. Some of the appetizers were pretty great too. Very good service and pitch-perfect ambiance. I feel like this is where the Pizza Queen was born, in all her pizza glory. Like, she arose from a mountain of fresh toppings and proofed-dough to rule over this land of yeast and tomato sauce like an absolute boss. Or maybe I was hallucinating. I don't know. Either way, this pizza is awesome. A+ read more

Came here on for a double date on a Saturday around 930pm. The wait time was a bit long, but any of the following minor complaints are overshadowed by the food. The waiting "area" if it's a chilly night, the inside hostess stand gets congested fast, so you will have to wait outside. Inside seating is also a little cramped. Scott's customer service was impeccable. Really felt like I knew him before with how great his customer service was. I hope to get him again. Passion fruit mojito - good but weak 7/10 Scoiattolo - 8/10 bitters are light, more spicy Calamari: 10/10 wouldn't change a thing Vodka sauce: 10/10 immaculate. If you love vodka sauce, you HAVE to try this. Sunday sauce: 10/10 packed with flavor! Actually at a loss of words at how good it was. Dessert Brownie with cannoli and pistachio: 10/10 read more

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My friends and I were trying to meet up at the Izakaya bar at Love Makoto between Penn Quarter and Union Station, but there was yet again another private event there, lol. We decided as a group to go to Grazie Nonna as some of my friends hadn't gone there yet. It was a humid day and we decided to sit indoors. The restaurant was packed and be prepared to speak a little louder to carry on conversations, but again this is par for the course. There was a little delay for service, but our server made it right. I ordered one of the pasta dishes, the Sunday Sauce Macaroni, which is composed of short rib and hot sausage as the protein. For dessert we shared the tiramisu it was great. Anyway, this was my third time here and it's a good place for small and large crowds. I didn't have pizza this time, but the pizza is good as well. read more

Grazie Nonna - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Everything was amazing - drunken love pizza was and honestly, the most perfectly dressed Caesar salad. Our server was attentive and the ambience was really cool - we loved the candle wax towers! read more

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We decided to go to Grazie Nonna to celebrate a friend's birthday since she was craving Italian food. We had made a reservation which I recommend because they were very busy on a Friday night. I started off with a Milano Sunrise to drink which was very fruity and refreshing. We then decided to split a bunch of food items. Everything we ate was so good. We got the garlic bread which was very buttery and garlicky. The burrata was on top of croutons, which was a great way to eat the burrata. The Drunken Love pizza was incredible, I want all my pizzas to be made with Vodka sauce now. The Broccoli Calabrese pasta was one of the best pastas I have had, I could have drank the sauce by itself. The service was also fast for how busy they were. The inside was a little hot because of all the glass windows, but the view to outside was really nice. Overall, highly highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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We met up here for dinner. Firstly you will definitely want to make a reservation instead of trying to do a walk in. It's in a nice little breezeway location behind another restaurant so it is easy to miss if you have never been. The staff was very helpful and attentive, so much so that even waiters from other tables would help out when they could and check in. Onto the drink and food, I had the mocktail pasión which was just passion fruit juice with club soda, lime, and I believe ginger beer. It was a good drink, you could taste every ingredient in it though so if any of those are off putting I'd say try something else. For the meal I got the sweet tooth pizza with pepperonis added. I'm not sure if my order was mistaken because on the menu it said salami also which I didn't taste any. Outside of the pizza the pizza had a sweet and garlicky flavor with the honey, and the pepperoni added that fullness it needed, it was well sauced and had good cheese coating, I would definitely get it again and just confirm pepperonis are added not replacing the salami. We also ordered the garlic bread for the table which was a large piece, it was great, my only issue was the bottom was overly crunchy where the top and middle were soft. My -1 star is because of the salami, how long my pizza specifically took to come out, and an mis charge on my card of another tables bill. That last one was rectified but make sure your bill is your bill lol. read more

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Went after work for the first time with friends for dinner. We ate inside at the bar. If you are looking for spritzes this spring, this is your place. All my drinks were well made. For apps we got the meatballs and calamari. Delicious. Finally we shared the vodka pizza. I was really impressed and I can't wait to come back and sit outside on a warm day this spring. read more

This restaurant has been on my list for a while, so I'm glad I finally got to try it out! It was a bit hidden and hard to see as it's between the buildings depending on which street you are coming from. As the restaurant is between buildings, the outdoor seating is a covered patio with a bar outside as well. The indoor space includes bar seating, typical dining tables, and a communal table in the back. We ask our waiter and he shared that it is connected to another restaurant that has live music during the week. The food was so good! We got a Cesar salad (can be split between 2 people), calamari, garlic bread, and the Sunday Sauce pasta! All of it was so good and I would definitely order it again. I had the Elderflower spritz, which was light and refreshing and tasted good as well! read more

Grazie Nonna - Sunday Sauce and garlic bread - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Obsessed would be an understatement. Coming from New York amazing Italian food is at my fingertips on a daily basis. It takes a lot to wow me, especially with Italian food, but let me say that Grazie Nonna is some of the best Italian food that I've had. I am a stickler when it comes to my pasta and anything else Italian, but Grazie Nonna absolutely kills every single dish. I truly dream about the banana pepper martini. It is without a doubt the best special martini I've ever had and have yet to find one that stands up to it anywhere across the country. Every single thing at Grazie Nonna is beyond delicious. The service is always a 10 out of 10 and the ambience is lively and the perfect spot for a great dinner. I am rarely impressed by Italian food yet Grazie Nonna has done it three out of three times that I've been. Between coming here for a casual dinner or for a friend's birthday we've always been treated extremely well and the food has never disappointed. Grazie Nonna is the place that I will always want to come back to when I'm in DC and can't wait to make my return soon. Do yourself a favor if you haven't and make a reservation at Grazie Nonna, I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

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All I can say is my lasagna and sangria were so delightful. Good food and excellent service were on the menu. The service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere was conducive to having a good conversation without having to yell read more

Grazie Nonna - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had an early dinner reservation and even though it was ungodly hot and humid outside- we still were able to sit outside bc they had huge fans blowing. DEFINITELY A PLUS!! The garlic bread was delicious! Very crispy, flavorful. I had the meatballs and omgggg it was amazing! The pasta was very well made with just the right amount of cheese- great portion size as well! read more

Grazie Nonna - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia