Food was excellent and service as well. Lasagne and olive oil cake was delicious! Will come back! :)

Came here for lunch. I think it was way early for the likes of Washington DC crowd, so for a while we had the whole place to ourselves. The decor is more of a mix of Italian Rustic and Heavy American classic giving the vibe of Italy with feel of Power typical for quite a few DC higher end restaurants. Food is top notch. Tagliere (Not quite Pizza but very close), Spaghetti alle Vongole, Hamachi Crudo, Octopus all delicious.... Lunch crowd started arriving around 12:30 which about what I was expecting and why not service is great although early lunch is a little lite on the crew but no misses, which is an excellent sign. Full bar with great cocktails and wine. I'd say visit if you get a chance. read more

On several visits to NYC over the past few years I have tried to get a resy for their flagship (I think?) location in that city with no luck. I was pretty excited to see them open a location in DC so came with high hopes as did my husband and best friend. We left with feelings of "meh" about the food. Here's what we had: Bruschetta: def worth it during peak tomato season (we went in August), such fresh flavors! Arancini: crispy on outside, creamy on the inside. Truffle flavor isn't overpowering but it's a pleasant addition that cuts through the creaminess. Really both apps we got were hits Cacio e Pepe: this was such a disappointment because it was just so, so salty. To the point of Being just about inedible. I'm not sure what happened and my best friend took it home and worked on it a bit by adding things to even out the salt content but even that didn't work. It just wasn't worth it for us and we felt we should have gotten something else because there are several other options that caught our eye but we just chose the wrong thing that day. Cavatelli with lamb ragu: hubby liked this in terms of flavor but felt it was a bit greasy somehow. Plenty of lamb ragu, pasta was cooked just right, but just a bit greasy which he didn't expect. Server Ramon was lovely -- a complete professional who knows the menu and has great wine recommendations. It's very pretty inside and lively with the dinner crowd just coming in. I still want to come back and try a couple other things so I will likely update this review but our first visit was, unfortunately, just not up to the mark as compared to some of our recent Italian meals in DC. read more

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Lively atmosphere, tables are a bit tight together, overall nice layout and design. Cocktails mostly felt a bit sweet, had a nice bottle Chianti with dinner. Wine service was a bit odd, waitress just poured us all a glass without having us taste or even look at the bottle. Then, at the end of the bottle instead of doing an even pour up of everyone... I just got all the remainder. Focaccia with mortadella and burrata was delicious, arancini was a bit stodgy and needed more salt, hamachi crudo was good! The vongole was solid, ravioli were good, and the chicken piccata felt under seasoned but overall tasty - roasted veggies it came with were cooked perfectly but needed some salt. Panna cotta was delicious, highly recommend! read more

Really disappointing experience, particularly given the high rating and long-standing experience of this place. The hamachi, which should have been super fresh, particularly being on the coast, was old and fishy tasting. We ordered the meat and cheese plate, which was supposed to have 3 meats - prosciutto, mortadella, and a salami. They were out of the mortadella, but didn't bother to tell me, just sent out the plate with the other two. When I pointed this out, the waiter said, oh, sorry, well, we gave you extra prosciutto. How does an Italian restaurant run out of prosciutto?! And the prosciutto was cheap quality - tasted like it hadn't been aged at all, and sliced too thick. Something I might expect from a cheap chain, but a "classic", long-standing Italian restaurant? I ordered a classic Bombay Sapphire martini...and they didn't have it. Really, one of the most popular brands of gin. My wife's spaghetti with clams had an unopened clam on the plate - sloppy, inattention to detail on a classic dish. The lamb "ragu" was probably about 2-3 hours undercooked. Big pieces of almost raw carrots, watery sauce. Additionally, the group sitting next to us had a pasta dish delivered cold. Overall, an inexplicably, astonishingly poor dining experience. read more

Found the place super accommodating for last minute booking and the staff were super attentive in my ordering of the food. The place has the Italian villa aroma and has a very clean vibrance. The food I order were the rib eye , carbonara, and the pana cotta. I forgot to ask about birthday special and noticed usually it's the tiramisu that's the bday gift. Otherwise food was delicious when super hot. When it got cooler the food started to get salty and noticed I drank more and more water. Otherwise great experience. read more

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After a few years, I returned here to dine before a show at Ford's Theater. I had the espresso martini again and it was just as good as I remembered. A bit on the sweet side, but in a way I enjoyed. I also had the chocolate mousse, which was quite small for the $15 price tag--not really shareable--but quite good, with a dark, almost bitter flavor, rather than being too sweet or too rich, as chocolate mousse desserts sometimes can be. I, along with several of my friends, ordered the cacio e pepe, in part because it was made tableside so it seemed like the signature dish. Unfortunately, it was kind of terrible. Like, so bad that I hardly ate any of it, stole some of my friend's meal, and gave away most of mine to others. It just tasted like black pepper and nothing else. And others who ordered it had the same opinion. Given this is the second time I've gone and had disappointing pasta (and different ones, at that), I probably won't go back. read more

A good amount of GF options and dishes that can be modified. I got the Caesar salad and the branzino and both were absolutely delicious! read more

Olio e Più - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was super excited to try this place, Italian food is one of my personal favorites. The spot is really cute both inside and out. It has a great vibe for an intimate dining experience and I really enjoyed that. What I didn't enjoy was the lack of space to do so, tables are tiny and super close together. And we actually had asked to be relocated from our original placement due to a really cold air vent blowing down on me at our table. Our server did accommodate this request right away and was super helpful. We ordered the bruschetta appetizer which was delicious. I ordered the short rib pappardelle for my main dish, this was excellent as well and the perfect portion. I will say while I really loved the food here, it was not anything special. The prices were quite high for basic Italian food. I've had better and cheaper in Italy and elsewhere. I know it's DC and that's one of the reasons for the higher prices but with the shear amount of restaurants we have to choose from, I might rethink the menu or lower the prices. read more

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Transforms you to a cute cafe in Europe! Food- bright, fresh, and flavorful. Drinks- nice variety of cocktails and mocktails. Space- simple and classy decor. Service-Muhammad was friendly professional and attentive. Gave great suggestions. read more

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To celebrate a friend's birthday, we made a reservation for a Wednesday at 6 p.m. simply because they have many gluten-free options for an Italian restaurant. Here's our experience. 1) Food: Before our ordered food came out, a small plate of bread came out. Some of it was soft and other pieces more hard. To start, we ordered the Caesar salad, which was flavorful. It had a more anchovy taste compared to other ones I've had, but it was still good. For our main, we got the lasagna for my nine-year-old daughter, cacio e pepe (which is made at your table), lemon chicken, and gluten-free tagliatelle, lemon, and burrata. Everything was good, but the most impressive is their gluten-free pasta. 2) Drinks: Their menu includes many wines, beer, and cocktails. Enjoying more sweet drinks, I loved the Farfalla Rossa with lychee. It was very refreshing! 3) Service: It was a little hit or miss, but that happens. There were long gaps between courses and it took a long time to get the bill. 4) Space: It's very quaint and homey. We loved it! 5) Area: Parking can be hard to find especially during rush hour so consider taking the Metro. After 5pm, you can usually find parking by The Washington Post a few blocks north. read more

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Italian food made with precision and character. All of the dishes were well prepared and we loved all of them. Crudo di hamachi - thin slices of perfection because the meat of the yellowtail is light, buttery and refreshing. The drizzle of oil and the tomatoes gave it a nice touch of richness and acidity. Spaghetti cacio e pepe - creamy goodness from the pecorino and parmigiano cheeses with a touch of fresh cracked pepper on top. Piccata limone e salvia - perfectly cooked chicken with a lemony sauce. The chicken soaked up the citrus from the lemon and complemented with the wine reduction. read more

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My girlfriend and I went to Olio e Più in DC today, and unfortunately, I really can't say it was a good experience. It started from the moment we walked in. We had a reservation, but despite most of the dining area being open with plenty of available tables, they tried to seat us at a strange table tucked into a corner behind a plant. I asked if we could move, and they graciously accommodated us, but it was an odd way to start the night. I'm not sure why guests with a reservation would be placed in a corner when the restaurant had so much availability. The service throughout the night was even more confusing. Our designated server was initially very friendly and was never rude, but after seeing her early on, she disappeared for quite a while. Then another server came over and asked if we had been helped. Later, a third server came by, and throughout the meal another two or three people helped us at different points. You would think having that many people involved would mean faster service, but somehow it was the opposite. We had to repeat requests multiple times, whether it was asking for a drink menu, bread, or eventually the check. A drink I ordered when our food came out never arrived until we were ready to leave. We also had to ask for the check three separate times before we finally received it. As for the food, the Caesar salad was decent, although I've had better. The bruschetta was actually pretty good. The tomato and olive pairing worked really well with the sauce and arugula. The pasta, unfortunately, was the biggest disappointment. I'm genuinely surprised by how bad it was. The pasta was watery, the noodles had a strange texture, and the overall flavor was incredibly bland. My girlfriend and I aren't particularly picky eaters, either. We both struggled to understand what had gone wrong with the main entrées because they simply weren't very good. There was also a bizarre situation with the cacio e pepe. The menu specifically says that it is prepared tableside, which was part of the reason we ordered it. There appeared to be enough room in the aisle for the cheese wheel cart, but instead, a staff member came over and essentially told us he wasn't going to bring the cart to our table because he didn't want to ask the nearby guests to move their chairs in slightly. He told us he would make it farther away and that we could go watch if we wanted, then walked away. Even the people seated next to us looked confused and asked us, "They can't move the cart next to you guys? There's plenty of space." We were just as confused as they were. Obviously, tableside cacio e pepe is ultimately just pasta and cheese, but if your menu specifically advertises the experience as being prepared next to the table, guests are going to reasonably expect that experience. Otherwise, don't advertise it that way. The restaurant did comp the drink that arrived extremely late, which I appreciate, but I honestly didn't care about getting a free drink. I ordered it because I wanted to enjoy it with my meal while celebrating something with my girlfriend. By the time it arrived, that opportunity was already gone. The atmosphere didn't help much either. The restaurant was strangely cold, and the lighting felt oddly bright for dinner service. For roughly $150, the entire experience was incredibly disappointing. Between the bland pasta, disorganized and slow service, strange seating situation, and the tableside experience that never actually happened tableside, I simply can't justify the price. Maybe their New York locations are better, but in DC, there are far better meals you can have for this kind of money. Our server told us that every bite would be "a little trip to Italy." Unfortunately, it felt more like a trip to a high school cafeteria. My high school's pasta was better. 3/10. I wouldn't return, and I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Must have caught them on a bad night. The service was shy and felt like the minimum. The salad was mediocre as the greens weren't the highest quality/the freshest. The fritto primavera wasn't very fritto--it was soft fried and had no crispness; I honestly probably should have sent it back. This meal was not worth $50 ($60 after tipping). I did like the ambience. The restaurant was decorated for Christmas and the lighting was very intimate. Upon receiving the check, there was also a surprise 3% 'Restaurant Surcharge.' It wasn't gratuity or a credit card fee, just a surcharge--wth?! So watch out! read more

Olio e Più - Caesar salad, Fritto Primavera - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Interior is very cute and nicely decorated. It feels very classic. We went for lunch and got the calamari, seafood pasta and carbonara. The seafood pasta was great! Really flavorful and didn't lean fishy at all. The service was nice but we did ask for water and got bottled water which we did not know was not free haha It was like $10 sorta crazy read more

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We've been to the Olio e Più locations in NYC, so we decided to check the DC location for an early dinner. We started off with the Tagliere Napoli focacce (topped with tomato sauce, basil, and mozzarella), the Arancini Tartufa (prepared with arborio rice, mozzarella, and black truffles), the Sicilian Eggplant Caponata (with cherry tomatoes, corstini, and agrodolce), and a Burrata & Figs Primavera salad (with figs, prosciutto crisps, fava beans, and dressed in a fig vanaigrette). For our mains, I opted for the Piccata Limone e Salvia (chicken scaloppa with lemon, sage, marble potatoes, and sauteed vegges), and the hubs went for the Ribeye alla Griglia (12 oz, and served with oven-baked veggies). We didn't want to skip out on dessert, so we both shared the Olio e Più Tiramisu, which was tasty. The restaurant itself is nice inside, with the dark wooden decor. Staff and service was attentive. They also serve brunch, lunch, and a prix-fixe lunch menu, and I'd be curious to try their brunch on the next visit. +Italian shareables +friendly service read more

We had a large party for dinner here ~ 35 people. Olio was the only restaurant that could accommodate us. I will say it took a while to get the complete drink, starter and dinner orders in so we didn't eat dinner until 2 hours later. I'd highly recommend giving multiple servers for big parties to speed things up as the kids and adults alike grew very tired and hangry after a long eventful day and weekend as a whole. We started with the olio caesar, burrata al pomodoro, crudo di hamachi, fennel & shrimp insalata, grilled octopus, and polpette della nonna. For dinner, every option was ordered amongst the group and although no one liked the food besides 3 of us, I thoroughly LOVED the spaghetti alle vongole and the cavatelli lamb ragù. I would come back to DC just to eat them both. We ended on a light note with three scoops of the gelato assortments. Vanilla will always be for me and surprisingly the raspberry flavor was very good too. read more

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We made a 6pm reservation for a Thursday evening before a show at the National Theater. (Convenient location, theater lovers!) The restaurant was beautifully decorated inside and out for the holiday season. I forgot to take pictures of the outside, but I looked like a high-end hotel with huge wreaths over the windows and white lights. We noticed it even just driving by looking for parking. Inside, they had white lights, evergreen bows, fresh greenery, which was just warm and inviting. We were just a trio, but I did see long family style seating for large parties of 8 to 10, plus some bar seating, in addition to traditional four-tops. I had the mocha espresso martini, which was a little bitter like other reviewers had mentioned, but I actually liked it that way. My friend brought her daughter with us, and she ordered the nonalcoholic "NON IL FARFALLA ROSA" cocktail made with lychee, cranberry, lemon, and nonalcoholic Prosecco. (See pic with floating flower.) She said she enjoyed it. We started out with the bruschetta as an appetizer. It was two large pieces with burrata, tomato, garlic, basil, and a balsamic drizzle. I think they use a touch of sea salt to make them burrata really pop. It was very tasty. My friend had the TAGLIATELLE DI BOSCO, pasta with mixed mushrooms. Her daughter had the TROFIETTE AL PESTO E FAGIOLINI, pasta with pesto. I was torn between the SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE and the PICCATA LIMONE E SALVIA; based on another Yelp review, I ordered the latter. I think I ended up with some "diner's remorse," because it was fine but it was nothing to write home about. The chicken medallions were not very lemony, and the veggies were overcooked and limp. Portion size was OK, but I was glad I had an appetizer because I was still fairly hungry by the end of dinner. My friend and I both had a glass of Pinot Grigio to go with our meals, which was light, sweet, and paired nicely with our entrées. For dessert, my friend and her daughter shared the chocolate mousse and I had the tiramisu. The tiramisu was a good portion, but it wasn't as espresso forward as I personally prefer. But the mascarpone cream tasted a very fresh and fluffy. Our server Christian was friendly and attentive. He fixed our uneven table for us so it stopped wobbling as well. The only true negative would be the noise level inside the dining room. It's an open kitchen and an open dining room and an open bar, all in one space, so it was very loud at times. Difficult to have a quiet, private, or intimate conversation should you want one. Otherwise, it's a solid pre-theater choice and we enjoyed the meal and ambience, especially during the holiday season. read more

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Oh, oh, oh,oh Olio you know!!!! This has the right stuff Fantastic food yo! Get the pasta - de Pepe is de precocious Love the servers, ask them to sing songs from Mama Mia! They won't do it, but what a great show! Drink a bottle of wine backwards - your friends will get a kick! read more

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Hostess was super unfriendly but she offered us seating options which I appreciated. We chose to sit in the back near the kitchen - just an FYI it is hotter back there so I was very warm in my sweater! CRUDO DI HAMACHI $23 Hamachi tuna, ginger oil, pesto trapanese *Came out very quickly and had a good amount of flavor, a touch more acidity would have lifted the dish even further. PICCATA LIMONE E SALVIA $31 x 2 Chicken scaloppa, lemon, sage, marble potatoes, sautéed vegetables *This was our favorite dish of the evening - the chicken is super tender and the sauce is very flavorful. The marble potatoes and vegetables were completely coated in that sauce, and as someone who rarely eats roasted potatoes, I finished everything on the plate. OLIO E PIÙ TIRAMISU $15 Mascarpone mousse, ladyfingers, light espresso syrup with a touch of amaretto *Arrived in a small glass jar with a charming presentation. Rich, creamy, and balanced, it was an ideal portion for sharing. Service moved a bit slowly, but our server mentioned they were understaffed that evening. We were absorbed in conversation, so the pacing didn't bother me much, though my colleague felt the delay more than I did. Overall we had a relaxing Sunday night dinner and interested in stopping by for some salad and pasta next time. read more

OMG best caesar ever! that was the highlight of the night. beware, the whole menu is in italian so i suggest looking at it before coming. I ask for my steak well done and it was still bloody + needed salt. i probably should've gotten pasta read more

Came here on a Friday and it was bustling! We found a spot at the bar. I ordered the fritto primavera which was fried calamari, zucchini, carrots with a side of aioli. The calamari was fried lightly and very tender. It was cooked nicely. I also ordered the spaghetti alla carbonara. It was cooked with pancetta, egg yolk, parm, and chilli flakes. I broke the yolk and mixed everything together. The noodles were cooked nicely but the flavor was a bit lackluster. This dish could have used a bit more salt which is surprising since pancetta is usually on the saltier side (not this one though). Not my favorite dish. read more

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An interesting Italian restaurant with a short menu, which is OK as long as the food is good. I got the short rib ravioli that was out of this world. I also ordered the bruschetta to share with my daughter and son-in-law. Now what makes this bruschetta wildly good is the balsamic glaze I had never had or heard of before. I am a huge fan now of balsamic glaze. A club sandwich was ordered, and they thought it was good. The piccata limone which was terribly overcooked, but my daughter would not mention it to the staff. She felt embarrassed doing so, which is ridiculous. I would still go back to this restaurant for the bruschetta and the ravioli short rib. Very good wait service and friendly. I now stock balsamic glaze in my kitchen. read more

I rate restaurants within their category and concept. I am not comparing a casual Italian spot to a Michelin star dining experience. If a place charges upscale prices, I expect the food and overall execution to match that level. When it does not, that factors heavily into my rating. We ordered takeout from **Olio e Più** and tried a wide range of items, including the crudo di hamachi, minestrone soup, fritto primavera, two tagliere Napoli, carbonara, cavatelli, branzino, piccata limone, cacio e pepe, and lasagnetta al pesto. The total came out to around $400. I will start by saying this was takeout, so I understand that some dishes do not travel as well. That said, at this price point, I still expect strong flavor and quality across the board. Unfortunately, this meal did not deliver. The crudo di hamachi was particularly disappointing. For $23, it came with four extremely thin slices of fish that lacked depth and flavor. It felt underwhelming and not representative of what you expect from a crudo at that price. The minestrone soup, at $15, was very basic and lacked the kind of seasoning and depth that should come with a well made soup. It was forgettable. The pastas across the board were just ok. The cacio e pepe, lasagnetta al pesto, and carbonara did not stand out and did not have the richness or balance you would expect. The cavatelli was probably the best of the group, but even that was simply decent, nothing memorable. The tagliere Napoli was also very basic, especially considering the pricing. It did not feel curated or elevated in any meaningful way. Overall, that was the theme of the meal. Nothing was outright bad, but nothing justified the price point. When you are charging upscale prices, the food needs to deliver an experience to match. This felt closer to diner level execution than what the menu suggests. To be fair, the service during pickup was friendly and smooth, and I appreciate that. Also, since this was takeout, it is possible the dine in experience is better. That said, based on this experience, I was not impressed. I do not mind paying for a great meal, but this did not feel like good value. 2 stars. read more

Very popular upscale Italian restaurant I came here on a Friday night with my fiancé and her sister All of our food was delicious, but the experience was less impressive. The first hiccup was that when we first walked in the entryway was jam packed with people, and there was no host or hostess to check in with. Eventually she came back, and we were able to check in for our reservation, but we ended up having a wait a few more minutes for our table to be ready. It seemed like they were very overwhelmed. Also, once we were seated it was incredibly loud and challenging to hear one another, and we also had 2 different waiters come to take our orders A nice, but slightly strange, touch was that it was my fiancés sister's birthday, so they gave her a book about the restaurant that was signed by all of the staff read more

Just amazing and the good was delicious. Our server was incredible and our meal was filling. I had the Ceaser salad with a side of grilled shrimp and a glass of bubbly. Will definitely return read more

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Great ambiance! Food was delicious. Campbell was our server and her service was phenomenal. She was very pleasant and fun to talk to. P.S: Thank you Campbell for telling me where to find the mason jars! read more

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Honestly, this could easily have been a 2-star review but it wouldn't take much to rise to a 4-star one. Aperitivo A same-day Sunday evening reservation for 4 at 7:45. Arrived 15 minutes early to see if they'd accommodate, but no luck. Waited 12 minutes to get a drink at the bar. Was seated almost 10 minutes into our reservation. Antipasto Server A eventually arrived with menus and a cold demeanor. After a bit of a bobble ordering (that was on us), the wine charades began. Server B kindly informed us that the bottle we ordered was not available. We chose another, only to have Server A inform us that it was not available -- but that the previously ordered wine was. When we asked why the bottle he returned with was labeled differently he went into explaining that all Sangiovese is Chianti, which we politely accepted without argument. After asking for distinctions between our choice and others and settling on simply characterizing the wine we were hoping for, (Manager?) A showed up with the same bottle, opened it, poured for the taster, filled half the glasses, placed the bottle down, and walked away with hardly a word spoken. Primo Appetizers -- quite good -- came and went without too much drama. There was a mix-up among Servers C & D as to what shaved parm was, while Server E seemed intent on swiftly removing a replacement of table bread that had literally just been set down. Server X removed one person's plate mid-appetizers, leaving them nothing to eat from, though Server Whoever eventually replaced it. Somewhere in the mix, a drink order was forgotten. Not impressive -- and we started to wonder if they were closing soon given all the rushed energy -- but not dramatic. Secondo Maybe the first high note of the dinner: the mains. Branzino was decent, vongole dreadfully bland, with the ravioli and lamb ragù stealing the show. Of course, it had to coincide with the night's nadir, when part of our party witnessed (Kitchen Manager?) A questionably handling dishes while photographing them. I can't verify that what others saw was linked to food that was run to tables -- I'll just say it's something to be mindful of. Contorno With that behind us, the night opened up. A new server arrived -- the first woman of the evening -- to collect remnants for boxes, and was an absolute delight. In barely a minute, she'd broken the cycle of icy non-reception that had defined service thus far, and we perhaps held her at the table a bit too long. Dolce Server A reemerged, chipper now -- thanks, She-Server -- to handle dessert orders (do NOT skip), and tried his best to answer questions about non-menu digestifs. A trip to the bar yielded a similarly vacant response from the bartender, but I had a cognac in hand soon enough. The frenzy fading, the swirl of servers scattered to the wind. Except Server A, who we eventually found having a laugh with one of our party at the server station -- which drew the rest of us over to joke around and say our goodnights. By the end, he was warm, funny, genuinely present. It was the experience the whole evening could have been. Conto I entreat the team leading this place: take stock of the people and moments that make it worth returning to. They revealed themselves, but only just -- and mostly at the end. It's the difference between a destination and a disappointment. read more

I think I went in with super high expectations. On a quick DC weekend trip, my fiancé and I decided to do a cute early dinner at Olio e Piu. I reserved a table online, but it seemed like it would only let me book outdoor tables. I didn't mind that because the weather was perfect. When we arrived, the hostess was super sweet and even offered us an indoor table. The inside is gorgeous and chic. It's a really pretty indoor space. We had already gotten excited about the good weather outside so decided to stay there. I went in knowing I'd love to try the carbonara and then probably a salad. I'm not sure what happened, but things felt off with our waiter. I'm not sure the best way to capture what I'm trying to describe, but it felt a little rushed and unwelcoming. I had seen a lot of good things about the pastas on Yelp. My fiancé and I shared the insalata di spinaci and the spaghetti alla carbonara. I really loved the salad. It was simple, but delicious. The carbonara looked really pretty! I wish it had a bit more flavor. At some point the egg began to cook and was too eggy in the wrong way (even with mixing it in beforehand). I should also note the focaccia was nice at the start. Do know we only tried two dishes, I'd be curious to see what their other pasta dishes or brunch is like. read more

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This "sister restaurant " of La Grande Boucherie was a disappointment. We thought we'd try to pop into La Grande Boucherie for a late lunch at 2:00, but still faced a 35-minute wait so we took the hostess's suggestion to try Olio. It's a charming light-filled space with lovely cherry blossom accents over the bar. We were seated immediately, but then had to wait 10 minutes to get menus and water. The waiter came back fairly quickly to get our order - an appetizer of mortadella and cheeses, and three different sandwiches. The appetizer and drinks came out 10 minutes later and then we waited at least 30 minutes for our sandwiches. My special espresso cherry blossom martini was excellent and the appetizer was good. The sandwiches were ok - all three were dry and not terribly remarkable. Perhaps it's better to order pasta here. In an attempt to end the meal on a good note, we ordered dessert - two Valrhona hot chocolates and lemon sorbet. Again, took an eternity to come out. There was some sort of confusion with the sorbet order; the menu says three scoops but they only brought one. When I attempted to talk to the server about it and make sure they weren't going to charge us $13 for one scoop, he was short with me and kind of snarky. I assume he was tired and overwhelmed because the restaurant was packed and they clearly needed more staff. Still - not the best way to handle a customer question. Overall, the food was underwhelming and the service was not great. Might be good for cocktails before a show, but otherwise I'd rather spend my money elsewhere. read more

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I normally only review coffee shops unless there are special circumstances. The special circumstance here is Olio's hot chocolate! I went to this restaurant yesterday for brunch with friends before a visit to Smithsonian museum nearby, and one friend's two kids. I am a cocoa afficionado, but find that nearly all places in Washington DC, possibly in the United States, have extremely subpar hot chocolate. the teenager of my friend ordered hot chocolate, as I did, along with our respective brunches. Before ordering, I probed a bit with the waiter, to see if they use powder with which one can sometimes look out, or syrup, which is nearly universally used in the US and ends up tasting like some sugary milk with some weird flavours that have nothing to do with cocoa) The waiter informed us that there are two types of hot chocolate, one with powder and one with syrup. I ordered the powder one, the teenager the syrup one. I was nearly blown away by my hot chocolate : it was the way I believe it should be: tasting like actual cocoa, and the very special part: not sweet at all, which nearly unheard of in this country of ours. Unlike Europe, where this is quite common. I effusively praised the cocoa to the waiter. By the way, the teenager's hot chocolate was, as per usual, what I would consider the usual unbreakable fare. While I am at it, I ordered French toast, which was alright but pretty skimpy for a full brunch meal, just the one toast with a bit of strawberry and cream on top of it with nothing around it on the plate that may either make the plate aesthetically pleasing or give it a bit more heft. read more

I went here with a friend and we sat at the bar. Drinks were very good and they have a full bar with good selections of spirits. The staff was very professional. The food is honestly just okay--especially for the price. We got the salmon crudo and there was barely any seasoning on it. My friend got the orreciete with sausage. This was the only thing I really liked. I would order that again. I was excited to try their carbonara with an egg yoke on top. It was so bland. I needed to add salt and Parmesan to it. The only thing I'd say is the noodles tasted handmade. This is a pricey place meant for out of towners based on the location. Definitely not for locals. There are many better Italian options for better prices. read more

Olio e Più - Orreciete with sausage and broccoli rabe - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I came on right when they opened for lunch during RW. I was greeted and seated quickly but there is where the service kind of took a turn. Once seated, I was there for nearly 10 minutes before even getting water. A little bit later, my server came to take my order. They were friendly. No problem there. However, a lunch should not have taken an hour and half. There were delays with everything. For my meal, I chose CRUDO DI SALMONE, SALMONE ARANCIO E PISTACCHIO, and CROSTATA DI ARANCIA SANGUINELLA for my three choices. All were pretty good and made the experience semi-worth the visit. The fennel in my entree was a bit overcooked to the point that I couldn't eat/chew it. So, I discarded that. Disappointing because I love fennel! I did get complimentary bread after sitting for a while but, hey, what could I do. I wont say that I'll never return but I can say that it wont be anytime soon and definitely not dine in during lunch. While the vibe of the restaurant was slightly fancy, the service time did not reflect that at all. At least communicate that there is a delay to give patrons a head up. Oh well. read more

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The tiramisu was AMAZING! We absolutely loved our dining experience. We were able to find parking street side and used ParkMobile. The space is pretty big and two parties were actually being held there when we arrived. I love all the plants and the cute decor. Our server was Gregory and he was phenomenal we really appreciated his checking in on us during the night. Tikia was a manager and she came by a few times and gave us a few of her favs to order and she was right on point! They were both amazing and we couldn't have asked for a better night. We will definitely be back! read more

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I've been wanting to try Olio e Piu ever since they opened and we finally got a chance to for weekend brunch. I was especially intrigued by the bottomless mimosas :) The ambiance is wonderful with a sort of modern Italian family bistro type of feel. We started our meal with cheese and charcuterie, which were great. The tallegio was the favorite...so creamy, buttery, and tangy. I also liked that they served it was a indulgent organic honey and olives. The bread was also so good and our server even brought us another plate of bread as we couldn't stop with the delightful cheese and olive oil. After reading copious Yelp reviews we stuck to pasta for our entrees and wow, that was definitely the right move. The carbonara was superb with handmade noodles, a creamy, but not overly heavy sauce. This is a must order! The ravioli was equally delicious and I thought was a more generous serving than expected. I also saw someone order the pesto, which looked great and will be on the top of my list for our next visit. The service was good (not great) due to feeling a bit uneven. At times our server was attentive and helpful and other times absent (when I had an empty drink glass). We paid with Inkind, which was super easy. Overall we had a great brunch and would definitely return. Although it is in a highly touristy location, the pasta dishes are definitely worth the trip! read more

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Eating here was one the worst experiences in my entire life. Not so much for the food which was ok but because it arrived a whopping hour and a half. In the evening of July 18th my date and I arrived at the restaurant close to 5 PM., as we were going to a concert at the Hamilton at 7 PM. we order drinks and our meals right as we were going to the concert. Basically what happened is that the waiter forgot to put in our order. Other people came in put in their orders and they got their meals before we did. The waiter later over and towards the end said the drinks were free; however, I would good conscience cannot justify having to pay over $200 for a meal that was 1.5 hours late. I think this place is the worst with customer service. read more

I had brunch at Olio e Più last weekend when I was visiting DC for the day. The restaurant is pretty, large, and was not at all busy when I arrived around 10 on a Sunday morning. The service was also great throughout - welcoming, friendly, helpful. However, the food was just okay. The menu is larger than what is on the website, but the dish I tried to order was actually not available. Then I ordered the Omelette Posillipo (diced tomato, mozzarella, and basil), which was unfortunately not a very good omelet. It was very dry - the eggs overcooked, the tomatoes not very fresh, the mozzarella just shredded mozzarella that didn't add any much needed moisture to the dish. French Fries with an omelet wouldn't be my preference, but the fries were better than the omelet. I also ordered a Pinamenta (N/A; pineapple, mint, lemon, lavender, and club soda). It arrived well after my food (something about how they'd had to find the mint), but it was refreshing and a great brunch mocktail. Overall, I just wasn't wowed by the food and Olio e Più wouldn't be my first choice for the brunch in the neighborhood. read more

Olio e Più - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Soooo worth the wait to try this out! Restaurant week was busy so they were swamped and wait times were long. But food was worth the wait! read more

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Raman was incredible! Very attentive and knowledgable about the menu. Nathan came by to offer a deep dive into the wine menu. I ordered lobster linguine and a pineapple mocktail for dry January. It was truly delicious and the drink was refreshing. The focaccia appetizer was very good. Kind of like pizza in a way but thick and airy. Beautifully decorated for Christmas still. Loved it and will definitely be back!! read more

Olio e Più - Focaccia bread with red sauce and cheese - Pizza Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've always been meaning to check out the original location of this restaurant (the one in NYC), so I had to try it when I saw the DC location! Restaurant was beautifulllll-- super airy and chic, just like a small french restaurant. Service was friendly and fast. - Carbonara: 9/10 (ofc I visited this restaurant for the carbonara! Overall, it was really good and creamy. Sauce was flavorful and noodles were cooked well. But the sauce was def salty and oilyyyyy.) - Hamachi crudo: 6/10 (presentation was beautiful. Crudo was eh... not the thickest or freshest slice.) Overall, it's a cute place that I'll def check out again! read more

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