I've never been to La Tomate in person, but I've ordered takeout from them a few times while in quarantine and have never been disappointed. Entree-wise, I recommend the tagliatelle alla bolognese or the strozzapreti al pesto--I think I prefer the pesto a little more; it's super filling, and the pine nuts add a nice crunch. Still, you can't really go wrong here. I will say that I would perhaps skip the focaccia if you're too lazy to warm it up in the oven (guilty). It's not bad by any means, but it loses its charm when it's cold. The portion size is very generous though! read more

A couple of Friday's ago I decided to try La Tomate out with a few friends since we were feeling Italian food. As this restaurant is the closest one to my house, I really wanted to like it, but ended more than disappointed and in search of a new Italian restaurant. We decided to sit on the patio but we soon saw a storm approaching. Fortunately, a table had just become available in the covered part of the patio and we were quickly moved right before the storm started! Once seated at our new table, it took a long time for the servers to check in on us. We had to stop them and ask for bread and then again when we were ready to order. I ordered the pasta carbonara with bacon and it was delicious but the portions were super small. After ordering a second basket of bread, the pasta dish and a dessert plate (that was small enough I was able to eat in one bite) I was still hungry and we ended up at The Big Hunt eating loaded fries. The worst part is that the prices were way to high for what the restaurant had to offer between the small portions and the terrible service. It is a shame, but we will not be back (message me if you know good Italian restaurants in the DuPont area!). read more

La Tomate - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food here was great - as were the martinis! We really enjoyed the octopus appetizer and the Mediterranean Sea bass. The squid ink pasta tasted a bit fishy to me, but my partner thought it was great! read more

La Tomate - pasta Al nero and Branzino Alla Griglia - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing food and great services. They were very friendly and quiet restaurant. Worth it to check it out. read more

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Wonderful dinner after a day at the zoo. Ravioli are to die for. Dessert was the best. We will come back. read more

La Tomate - Chocolate Mousse - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Scallops and lamb chops were absolutely delicious. Been passing by La Tomate for literally years and then finally went for dinner - it was excellent. read more

I love la tomate amazing restaurant very delicious food it is like my home very comfort food the staff amazing very welcoming !!!!.....la tomate is long time in DuPont circle is the landmark of DuPont circle I have to be there at least 4 --5 days a week read more

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I had previously been to La Tomate in January for dinner and I loved the food, as did my guest. Based on that experience my best friend and I decided to do an early dinner for Galentine's Day. Unfortunately (and this was our fault) we did not realize that they were serving an entirely different menu than they normally do. Some of the entrees looked appetizing but either had one or two things in them that we did not like, or had a sensitivity to. But they refused to make any substitutions, even the simplest things like removing a meat but still being willing to pay full price from the dish or removing anchovies from the salad or allowing another dressing. There was no pasta with red sauce on the menu at all. My friend got the Seafood Ragu with shrimp and lobster in it. It was incredibly salty. I got the ravioli, stuffed w/ Swiss chard, ricotta & parmesan, sage, brown butter sauce. I did not enjoy it, and only took a few bites. It was too heavy on the Swiss chard and way too much butter. But our options were very limited. For dessert we asked for suggestions and were offered the special which was explained to us as a chocolate tort/pie. It was not on the menu. We were also told they were small so we should order one each. Sounds great! But I did not expect it to be spicy. Who expects chocolate pie to be spicy? We surmised it had cayenne pepper in it. I cannot eat anything spicy. And it was $14.00 each. Not tasty would not recommend. The bread served was small and was just stale bread soaked in oil, and it was not even warm. The staff were friendly overall and the service was good, although when we arrived for our reservation they did not appear ready to begin service at all. For the prices that were charged I would think they could have been more accommodating. I will not be returning. read more

Got the fried shrimp appetizer. $16 for 3 shrimp. That is ridiculous. Pasta was pretty good, but definitely not worth $45 for shrimp and bolognese. read more

La Tomate - Fried shrimp - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The environment is not family friendly but the food was good. I went there over the summer with several relatives and I enjoyed the coffee after the meal the most. read more

My Sweet and Amazing Nephew took me out to Dinner for my Birthday at La Tomate my last night visiting him in D.C. from NYC . *(This past Sunday). What a GREAT, beautiful, and delicious spot! If you're ever in D.C., you MUST check out La Tomate in Dupont Circle! This is our new Favorite Spot in D.C. Ask for Fernando to be your Server!! Everything was Incredible! Best Service, Beautiful Atmosphere, Amazingly Delicious Food! 5 STARS!!!!! read more

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I came to La Tomate with friends to get an afternoon drink and snacks. I ordered a glass of white wine ($8), and it was fine. We ordered the Calamari ($14) and another appetizer around the same price. Neither were terribly memorable. Service was practically non existent. I will say that the patio is very nice and lovely to enjoy! If you just want to enjoy a glass of wine outside, this is a fine place to do just that. read more

This place was our last resort on Christmas Eve. It was pretty empty but somehow the staff still seemed super busy. I order the bolognese and my friend got the salmon. The food was very good but the service was terrible despite how empty the place was. Once we got our food our waiter disappeared and we couldn't get drink refills or cheese on the pasta. After we finished eating we waited over 30 minutes trying to find our waiter who disappeared yet again. I hope they improve their attentiveness to customers. I understand waiting when the restaurant is packed but there was no one there on Christmas Eve! Also the prices on the receipt are around $5 more than the prices on the menu. read more

It should be way more then it is the food is awesome the service is great and the ambiance is like you are in Italy

This was originally going to be two star review. But I have a story for you, so strap in! My partner and I were in DC for pride and made a dinner reservation. Make sure you make a reservation; this place gets packed! We were seated by a darling host named Jackson, who was just about the nicest guy ever! We had water which was very welcomed as it was quite hot. There was a very attentive busser who made sure we were never without water. And then we waited for our server as we watched him greet other tables. And then we waited for our server. We drank more water. And then we waited for our server. We decided on our drinks, apps, and dinner. Still. No. Server. We watched him wait on several tables this entire time. Not so much as a drink order. At this point, it was a one star review and a scathing email. Enter Jackson! The attentive host noticed our lack of glasses and closed menus and decided to take our entire order himself!! If you've never worked at a restaurant before, a lot of people subscribe to the "not my job" mentality. We met our server the first time when our apps and dinners came out at the same time. Not a pleasant guy. The food, however, was the best Italian dish I've had in the states. My ravioli were perfect. The red sauce was divine. My partner loved his octopus salad. The busser cleared our plates politely. She, again, we delightful. Jackson came in to save the day again to see if we needed drinks or desserts. We decided against it. Our actually server turned on the charm when he showed up again with the check, trying to get a better tip. In conclusion: the food is five star, the staff in general is amazing, Jackson deserves a promotion and raise, and the servers are no good. read more

What is wrong with that awful woman that worked as a hostess on Sunday November 7th? She was incapable of being polite, and seemed to only be able to be flat-out rude. She ruined the meal the moment we walked in the door. She is in her 50's or 60's and has dark hair. I wouldn't doubt it if she was an owner or related to an owner. I give this place only a few more months of being open if she continues to chase away their customers. read more

Food is yummy. Service, however is deficient. I had to go to the bar to order for desserts, after waiting for 15 good minutes. Same to pay the bill, to which a 20% tip is automatically included. Difficult to swallow.... read more

Although La Tomate has had a great reputation for years, I still want to call it a hidden gem simply because I'm a connoisseur of Italian cuisine in DC and it's somehow escaped me for years! La Tomate is perfect for a business meeting, dining with friends, group outings, or a romantic dinner. The food, service, and ambiance are impeccable - a rare find in DC, and at such a reasonable cost! The restaurant feels simultaneously authentic, warm, and high end. Adding this to my short list of go-to restaurants! Bravo read more

My wife and I have been coming here for close to 20 years and have enjoyed our experiences and now we bring our son who equally enjoys it. Today we had pasta with the spicy Calabrese pork sauce, beef Bolognese and pasta with salmon. The owner is charming and kind, providing my wife and me a comped glass of wine when she learned it was my wife's birthday. Highly recommend. read more

I have taken two guests to this restaurant, each for a separate special occasion. Both times were for brunch, and both times both I and my guest were thoroughly impressed. This is a local restaurant with genuine Italian fare. The service, interior, and presentation are all classy. Based on other reviews, I hesitated to try the first time. However, a different local business owner recommended this place based on its authenticity, so I asked the waiters for recommendations based on the chef's specialities. Every part of every dish (even the bread and pasta) were made in house, and the ingredients were fresh. My suggestion; if you're looking for a great brunch spot to impress, for ~$15/20 a plate, and are open to a chef's recommendations, you'll definitely enjoy. If you come with pre-conceived expectations of what you think Italian fare should be, you should switch to an Olive Garden like establishment instead. What they cook well here they do especially well, and I highly recommend. read more

Food was decent (three stars). My girlfriend and I had the caesar salad, the soup of the day (zucchini, potato), the bolognese and a pesto tagliatelle. All fine, but not one of them anything to write home about. I'm snobby about caeasar in particular. La Tomate's consisted of wedges of less than ideal romaine and a dressing that lacked any oomph. In addition, they were out of tiramisu. Minus one star because the waiter kept making eyes at my girlfriend. I get it, man - she is molto bella. But come on - it was her birthday. (You can't see, but I'm making a bunch of angry hand gestures as I write.) read more

My friend and I were looking for a place to eat in Dupont where we can sit outside. This one seemed to fit the bill. We went on a Friday night and it was pretty empty but the outside courtyard was perfect for some al fresco dining. We really appreciated all of the fans they had outside. Let's start with the bread. We were pretty disappointed. We were hoping for some fresh crusty bread but what we got seemed stale and old. It didn't seem like this place baked its bread fresh so that was a bummer. For entres, my friend ordered a trofie dish with shrimp and I got the ravioli. My friend found her dish to be underwhelming. She thought the sauce was thin and flavorless and she was expecting a bit more based on the menu. My ravioli was pretty good. I thought it was a bit overpriced for what it was. Overall we give this meal a C+/B-. Not bad but I wouldn't go out of your way to come here. read more

La Tomate - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Good food bad service. Overpriced and wait staff is confused and doesn't know how to handle basic social interactions. read more

Average Italian fare. Went there for dinner on a weeknight, and it was virtually empty. Service was lackadaisical, and the food was good, but nothing extremely wonderful. Tagliatelle all Bolognese was a good pick, but a bit bland, I thought. The pork medallion, as described on the menu, sounded amazingly good. When it arriving, there was very little of the sauce, no carrots with paprika and gorgonzola sauce, and only a tiny fennel and apple salad that was undressed. By the time I noticed the deficit, our waiter had disappeared. I'd probably choose to go elsewhere. read more

If I could give this rating Zero stars I would , it's been 3 days and I am still shocked at the service we received. I wasted my money and I will be contacting my credit card. My wife and I were in Dc for the pride walk Saturday and we decided to have Italian. La tomate seemed like a good choice plus the weather was in our favor and we wanted outdoor seating. I should have walked out the second we were seated . I asked the man working at the host that I wanted a different table outside but he said they were reserved. Ok...... we were there for over 2 hours and no one sat in those tables so first con:integrity. Why would you lie to me and my wife just so we can occupy your crappiest table. Ordered appetizers and 30 minutes later, we are still waiting for our appetizer and our server is no where to be found. (He showed up for the Check, how nice) My wife was getting frustrated, so I had to flag someone to help. A woman who seemed like a manager was running around with someone else trying to get our appetizer and apologizing for the delay. Mind you , this is my appetizer not entre that we waited for. Later, a manager approached our table, by this time I'm thinking he is here to make things right (this is the same guy that seated us) and boy what a jerk. He didn't acknowledge my responses at all and kept checking out at my wife..... nasty.... i should have called his rude behavior on the spot. I felt like I was buying a used car in a restaurant because he was hustling his stupid wine product. Are u kidding me? I'm pissed my food took long, my stupid server still didn't bring me water and you want me to buy you expensive bottle???? Asshole... try taking ownership of your mistakes then come and sell me ur crap. The guy needs anxiety control, I literally watched him in and out blowing a smoke outside dozens of times while my wife and I are still for my our server. Overall I can't rate the food because I was too frustrated with the service, it seems like your establishment is very unprofessional and lacks on integrity. DID I MENTION THAT I STILL DO NOT KNOW WHERE OUR SERVER IS!! read more

Cool little Italian home atmosphere with great appetizers and pasta dishes. Host an server were great. read more

La Tomate - Mushroom linguine - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I held a party last week at La Tomate for my staff and it was a lovely experience. The food was wonderful--the sea scallops and the lamb chops were a few of our favorites--however even better than that was the kind, attentive service and the view out onto Connecticut Avenue. The owner and her team went above and beyond to make it a smooth, enjoyable evening and we truly appreciate it. We will certainly plan to hold future celebrations at La Tomate. read more

Love this place. I stop by every time in DC for a meat and cheese plate. Yummy. I highly recommend this Italian Restaurant.

Let's start off by saying that the food is good. We we're actually surprised because of our first, second and third impression of the place. After walking all day around DC we just wanted something warm and savory. When we saw this on the corner we excitedly wanted to dine here. The outdoor seating is kind of random- antique store meets Italian but it's quirky. Our main issue was with the customer service. The host wasn't warm and friendly and seemed to think that we were an annoyance. Taking her away from whatever thing she was doing during the moment. We were surprised because we were the only customers and we're In a pandemic. Wouldn't you want our business? We almost left but we're starving, so we held our tongues and stayed. While there was a bit of miscommunication with our server we ended up really liking everything we had through the lunch promo. We did see a rat while dining outside but who can say it's from this establishment. Everything else was nice though. I'd recommend the panna cotta over the tiramisu read more

Since I love breakfast so much, I was enticed by their new road sign that advertised new breakfast options. I went in and ordered the $5 breakfast sandwich being advertised. It was made of a croissant stuffed with scrambled eggs, pancetta and salsa rosa. This special also included a cup of coffee. I am disappointed to say that the food wasn't as tasty as it sounded and the coffee was sub par as well. The girl who works at the cafe is very nice and friendly, however and the service is good. read more

La Tomate - New breakfast special - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had an exceptionally good meal here the other night. The appetizers were delicious as were the pasta dishes. We had a delicious spinach and ricotta filled ravioli and a very nice caccio e pepe made with delicious house made pasta. The menu has changed a lot since the last time we were there and so much for the better. The price of the food was really good particularly for Washington we found it to be a real value compared to so many other overpriced Italian restaurants and boastAbout their delicious homemade pasta. The outdoor terrace was comfortable and very nice. We will certainly return read more

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The people were so nice and the food was great! Such a cute little patio for sitting outside

I'm never disappointed dining here. The service and food are impeccable. Charming decor and the large windows give a sense of a much larger space. read more

This place only adds truth to the adage that Washington DC has no good mid-price restaurants. Seriously, how does such an average Italian restaurant survive in a city of power lunches and business dinners? If a good location and a white tablecloth is all you need to get by in DC, I guess you can go to La Tomate, but if you expect some flavor in your dinner, don't go here. Don't let the the prosciutto bar at the entrance give you a false sense of hope. That is where the goodness unfortunately ends. After a little taste test of all the dishes my co-workers ordered, these are my conclusions. The decent: - The prosciutto and other cold cuts on the mixes antipasti platter was good, not out of this world, but presentable. - The farfalle with prosciutto and mushrooms was the only edible pasta dish at the table. The pasta was cooked al dente, and the sauce was not too creamy with a good balance of mushrooms and meat. - Service was attentive and friendly. The terrible: - The gnocchi were mushy and swam in a tasteless tomato sauce. - The cesar salad was overdressed. - The ravioli was overcooked and the filling needed seasoning. - AND...the worst of all was my dish, the seafood risotto. Please do not open a can of Campbell's tomato soup, mix it with some rice and call it risotto. Please don't. I had to eat around the rice and grab out the fish and shrimp that had survived this hot mess. Save yourself some cash and roll further down the street for a different (although likely average) DC establishment. Really Washington, you can demand better food than this. read more

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My order was la tomate caesar salad and pasta al nero. Everything was great! I always have caesar wherever restaurant that provides it. The caesar here is one of the best for my preference. It's the perfect portion for the start but it's quite pricey. For the pasta, the taste is impressive. It's not like those italian pasta taste that you can get from common restaurants. The pasta is well cooked. Those shrimps doesnt taste like frozen which is great. (I'm really disappointed when i got tasteless frozen shrimp which some restaurants do that) The sauce is a little bit tangy and not too creamy and i love it. I wish i could ask for the dessert menu but i was so stuffed. read more

La Tomate - PASTA AL NERO - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Very nice building and location. Broad windows for light and people viewing. Nice cloths and seating. I had the chicken breast special with arugula. Date had the ravioli, which she described as quite authentic and a quality dish. My chicken special was rather uninspiring. We had salads which were perhaps the best part of the meal. Creme brulee for dessert was also good. Service was nice. Attentive waiter capable of making good suggestions, but we didn't put him to the test. La Tomate is a lovely neighborhood restaurant, however, the mediocre food will make sure it doesn't rise above that designation. But, there's nothing wrong with a go-to neighborhood restaurant for a convenient, reasonable, simple meal. They may have dynamite entrees, but I have yet to order them. A three star restaurant, but the niceties cause me to bump it a star despite the so-so cuisine. Thanks, La Tomate. We had a decent evening. read more

I had a great conversation with this random stranger in the metro about how Italian food is always pretty good and that the marginal value gained from really expensive italian food is pretty low after a certain price point. In other words there's a substantive difference between $6 and $8 meals, $8 and $15 dollar meals but that after that the gains per dollar drop precipitously. He then went on to recommend La Tomate to me as being a good midrange option before you got to the expensive zone. I'd say he was right. Our meal didn't blow my mind or anything but it was pretty good for the price. The complimentary appetizer is bread and this good tomato sauce that has a real nice smokey flavor to it. My pasta was the black pasta in cream sauce and the texture of the noodles was an interesting mix between al dente and chewy. I'd certainly order it again. Solid value in the $12-$17 dollar range but if it were more I'd probably pass. read more

My husband and I ate dinner early at 5:00 pm on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated next to a sunny window so we could watch the day ending. We had excellent service and our requests were met by a friendly staff. My husband ordered the hearty soup and I had a fresh green salad. I really loved the shaved fennel on top. Our meals were delicious and desserts fabulous! read more

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I've been going to La Tomate for 20 years. I am by no means a regular; my most recent visit was my first in a year. The food has always been above average, and I've never been disappointed by anything I ordered. However, as far back as I can remember, service has always been subpar. The owner chooses not to hire good/experienced wait staff. If the weather is nice, take advantage of the outside seating. read more

Good was excellent! We had dinner last night and the food exceeded our expectations. The steak and lamb chops were delectable. I can't remember the name of the drink but it was yummy too! read more

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