This is a great little place - probably the oldest of old school barracks row establishments. It's been 20 years since I've eaten here. After a bunch of times saying "we should go back to trattoria Alberto" we stopped by today we arrived about 1230 on a Monday and the streets were empty. We were seated immediately. Bread and water were complimentary, and the bread came with whipped butter, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. My wife had the chicken piccata and I had the chicken Parmesan. Both meals were tasty and super fresh. The service was the star of the show today. If you're looking for something different on 8th street check it out! read more

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I've been going to Albertos for years and it's easily in my top 3 Italian restaurants in DC. The service is always fantastic, delicious food, and generous portions. My favorite dish is the chicken piccata with pistachio cake for dessert. The dining room is nice and reservations aren't required to get a seat. These dishes also travel well if ordered for pickup/delivery. read more

The lobster raviolis in vodka sauce were large and delicious. Soak up the remaining sauce with their homemade bread - it's fantastic! The limoncello is made in house, and the owner Juan and his staff welcomes every guest like family. A must visit while in the DMV!!! read more

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I wanted SO BADLY for this to be good!!! Salad was good. Chicken piccata was inedible and almost $40 I literally was unable to eat the chicken. The bread was disgusting. The vegetables were not fresh. The margarita was made with bottled lime juice. The decor was sad and tired. They are dialing it in and it is NOT WORTH IT!! Not worth a visit and insulting for the $ It was disgraceful. Do better!!! read more

We have been going here for years. Always had been reliable, good, friendly. Until tonight. Ordered lasagna to take out, along with soup and Italian bread. Lasagna almost inedible. Noodles not thoroughly cooked. No sauce or cheeses at all. Just noodles stacked on noodles. Some sauce over the top. Am so disappointed. We did my son's HS graduation dinner here. The list is long. No more. What happened? read more

The food was amazing. I love me an authentic Italian restaurant. Service was so personable. Celebrated my birthday and they greeted me and guest every time with our names. read more

Trattoria Alberto - Pesto FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH CHICHEN. Get it! The Bomb! - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent all around! Old school Italian, service impeccable and food was outstanding!

Trattoria Alberto was recommend by friends who have lived on the Hill for over 3 decades. We met for dinner and enjoyed a meal together. They recommended the Avocado salad to start. It was delicious. The avocado was pleasantly soft and ripe. The dressing wasn't over bearing and just the right amount. What a nice start to a meal. The menu is extensive - I wasn't sure if I should I order pasta or a protein that's served with pasta. I decided on Chicken piccata with gluten free pasta. They offer gluten free variations and vegetarian dishes. The chicken piccata was cooked perfectly. The only issue was the side of pasta. It wasn't served with gluten free pasta. However, the server quickly noticed and replaced it. I didn't have to ask. He knew and fixed it. The service it great at Trattoria Alberto and so is their at home feeling when dining. It's not rushed. read more

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Food is good. Drinks are a step up. The service is what really brings us back. The staff makes you feel welcome and part of the family.

Had the paella. Very good. Good food and wine recommendations from the waiter. Also had calamari which was good.

Ate outside with our 3 year old. Portions are huge and without fuss; no garnish or sides on the pastas. Food was good, not great. Price was reasonable. read more

Read about this place in John Boehner's book, "On The House." He described the atmosphere as a local hole in the wall style place with good Italian food. He was right! I ordered the calamari and veal a La Boehner! Both were great! read more

Trattoria Alberto - "Veal a La Boehner," named for Rep. John Boehner. It's fried veal, fried egg and anchovies. It's different! I'll be back for it again! - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I really wanted to give this place four stars for the level of service provided from beginning to end, but I just couldn't bring myself to it based on the cost. The night we stopped in we decided to sit outside since given a choice and they do have covers and heaters for the remaining cool Spring evenings. They have an extensive beverage menu, so you won't have difficultly selecting a wine or drink choice via the bar. The menu has a wide range of Italian dishes to choose from as well as traditional salads and antipasti. The food was above average and no one was disappointed with any item ordered and I was satisfied with my chicken parmesan dish. Four stars for the quality and portions of food, but as I mentioned at the outset the value brings the overall rating down. The street the restaurant is on is highly competitive and would it be hard to justify coming back here based on the cost. read more

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Calamari *Went with the grilled option that sat in a watery tasteless tomato sauce, the calamari was slightly chewier than I would like but the portion was very large so at least I wasn't going to go hungry Pollo Piccata Breast of Chicken with Lemon and Butter Sauce with capers served with pasta *The chicken was tender and the fettuccine pasta was plentiful; their menu says "pasta made fresh daily in the restaurant" but it tasted like box pasta to me I may give it another try but it's not high up on my list. read more

I can't say enough great things about this place. My best friend has been taking me here for my birthday for the past two years and there is nothing but great service and delicious food every time. The restaurant is cute and not too far from the Navy Yard. They have a nice variety of wines, so many entrees to choose from, and desserts that make you an offer you can't refuse. Worth a visit if you enjoy Italian food and you're in the DC area. read more

Trattoria Alberto - Chilean Sea Bass - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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After being welcomed by friendly staff, all went down hill. The food was below average for the pretend Italian ambiance. We both ordered the house special, catch of the day with pasta and vegetables. We first received cold aged bread with cold butter and no oil for dipping. The fish was dry with a bland taste, and they forgot to add the sauce on the pasta. They brought the sauce 5 minutes later, and didn't offer a discount. Disappointing for the money paid. This place is over priced serving plain tasting meals. read more

Visiting DC from Phoenix, AZ and this was the first stop on our trip. Amazing pasta, some of the best I've ever had. I got the fettuccine alfredo and my wife got the penne arrabbiata, both were excellent. Also we were impressed with the portion sizes. Had a good amount of leftovers. Highly recommend this place if you want some outstanding authentic Italian food! read more

Trattoria Alberto - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bruschetta and Lasagna both were amazing! Staff was friendly and accommodating of our party of 6. Nice place to take a date. read more

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I am obsessed with the vibes here. I went for a intimate date night. I had the tortellini pasta. My boyfriend had the veal piccata. We shared the garlic bread as well. For dessert, we had the creme brulee. Food was good but the service, family feel, and character of the place made it for us. We are not local to the DC area but will make this a staple when we return. Being from out of town I would give this place $$$ for price. Worth it. read more

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I'm a long time neighborhood customer. This used to be my local Italian go to spot but the prices are a bit too much for the quality of food. The food is homemade and ok, but these are Ristorante Filomena prices with smaller portions. Maybe it's because of covid-19. I will give them another chance post covid. read more

Trattoria Alberto - Shrimp with garlic - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We were really excited to try out this place for my best friends birthday. We got there and our server was already rude and short, and acted as if he did not care in the slightest. We ordered our drinks and eventually our appetizer (when he did come over, which was like a total of 3 times and it was not busy). We ordered the antipasto meat and cheese board for two, and I was actually shocked at what came out. It was quite literally deli meats rolled up with deli sliced cheese and random vegetables. It was unlike anything I had ever seen at any Italian restaurant. Not to mention when sending it back our server was rude once again. When the table next to us came in our server read them specials, went over constantly, and ultimately gave them a great experience. He barely asked us what we wanted for dinner. The manager seemed to not care one bit about this either when we were so clearly unhappy. Not to mention, when seeing it was my friends birthday on her ID, they didn't say a word- and we saw them bring out dessert for another birthday, but this option, along with others, was not given to us. I genuinely have never had such a bad service experience in my life. The pasta was mid and the wine was good. I will never be coming back here due to the horrendous service. read more

Trattoria Alberto - Assorted Antipasto for 2 - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I rarely leave reviews but the food here was exceptionally terrible. The worst Italian food I've ever had. This food was so bad it hurt - my feelings and my stomach. You'll have better luck at olive garden. The garlic bread was a joke - wasn't even baked/crispy and just had garlic powder and some chopped garlic on it, the pasta with the chicken parmigiana was completely unseasoned like it went from pot to plate, the creme brûlée didn't have a hard sugar top and tasted like flan, and what was supposed to be fried calamari was completely chewy and unseasoned. It was all disgusting and I'm really sad I can't get my money back. read more

One of our favorite restaurants in DC. Absolutely amazing food and the very best service. We love visiting and our nights at Trattoria. We recommend the avocado salad, lasagna, clams linguine, and chicken parmigiana. They make a great pomegranate martini and always have specials like rack of lamb or filet. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu and definitely get dessert! Our favorite is the pistachio gelato. Enjoy! read more

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I came to Trattoria Alberto with a friend for dinner just before Christmas, and we had a nice dinner. I ordered the Fettuccini Alfredo ($18.95), and it was a good version of the dish. Their version is very cream heavy, and the portion is quite large. I enjoyed it but did not find it to be a special dish. I love the ambiance of Trattoria Alberto so much. It feels like a hole in the wall Italian place that you would find in New York City. The service is good, and at Christmas, there were cute decorations. While I don't think the food is terribly unique or special, it is just good Italian. read more

Trattoria Alberto - Fettuccine Alfredo... $18.95 pre tax - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Traditional old-school Italian food on the Hill Good food, impeccable service, but a little pricey. You won't find nouveau-Italian cooking here but it's solid and checks all the boxes. The wine selection is just ok, and it's served in thick-rimmed glasses that could have come straight from your grandmother's china cabinet. Better glasses would be a good start. The crème brûlée for dessert was made in advance and pulled straight from the fridge. Pretty disappointing. Ambience is nice...small intimate dining rooms with brick walls. Carpets need a good cleaning though. read more

Great pasta, pricey wine, but if you're looking for a solid Italian place in Eastern Market, this is it! read more

Trattoria Alberto - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Always amazing service. Come for the ambiance and they will make you feel at home. 15/10 recommend

One of the single-handedly best Italian restaurants in the country. Incredible food and ambiance. It is family owned and operated and the brothers who own the place were wonderful to my grandfather when he lived in the area. He still comes back any time he is back in town and they still greet him like he never left. Do not have a bad thing to say about Trattoria Alberto! read more

Great good and a hidden Gem in DC for fine Italian dinning experience. Very warm and staff is friendly. Many locals go there. Always fresh and hits the spot. Great for a date night, family outing, special celebrations, or just hanging out with friends. MUST TRY read more

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My Partner In Munch and I really wanted to give this place a try. We dined outside, staff was great but that is where it ended. My Partner ordered the Chicken Parm, this dish tasted great. I ordered the Carbonara, it was bland as snow, where was the egg ? Where was the flavor, the only thing I could do bring this back to life without the help of an AED was pepper & salt which did nothing. Needless to say, we were not wowed. The Calamari was not bad either We respectfully decline an invitation back to Trattoria Alberto . read more

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The experience for our small group from out of town was tremendous. This place was recommended to us, and the neighborhood and atmosphere were great. We chose to dine inside although the patio option was also inviting that day. I sat at the bar waiting for the rest of my party to arrive, and the barman was personable and friendly even when busy. The staff accommodated our small party without a reservation, and we sat in a prime spot in their dining room. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We sampled different desserts and loved them all, especially a cappuccino cake. There are many options for dining when visiting DC, but this place will be hard to pass on in the future. read more

Secured a table for eight and was supremely impressed with the food, service, and ambiance at Alberto. Everything from the strong martinis and mixed drinks to the calamari appetizers and main entrees was stupendous . I enjoyed the veal Marsala and found the meat quite tender and flavorful and the pasta was outstanding. The classy establishment is reasonably priced and all eight diners were throughly satisfied with dinner. The spot came recommended by a friend and I would definitely come back next time I visit Washington DC. read more

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Definitely a must for anyone in the Capitol Hill area. When I went to visit, I sat at the bar but there is a bunch of seating in the restaurant for couples, families, and even private events. I love the ambiance inside, it's dim lit with exposed brick which gives off a great vibe for a first date. They have a great wine selection and the owner is actually there to give recommendations as he works behind the bar. I have to try more food there, but the Veal Parmigiana was yummy and comes with a side of spaghetti. read more

Trattoria Alberto - Veal Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Absolutely my favorite Italian restaurant in the world. Next to my grandmother Sadie LaPorta's table, you'll never eat more authentic Southern Italian/Sicilian cuisine. And the service is second to none. Friendly and solicitous, without being overbearing, these folks really embrace the idea of a Italian trattoria, a small, informal neighborhood eatery. Here's how much I love this place: when I want to host a special meal for visiting friends, I will drive the 50 miles from my home in Great Falls without hesitation. read more

I have been here a number of times and I really like it! The food is really good. In general, very friendly service. They have been very helpful when selecting wine and don't make you feel like an idiot as some servers do! The bread is good, and I like the atmosphere. It's located in what feels like an old house converted into a restaurant. Once I was seated in the bottom level and it was really loud because of other patrons. But all of the other levels have been very enjoyable. Just be careful of one thing. The check in deal here on yelp only works on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday I believe. Even though it looks like it works on a Friday, once you get there and check in, it specifies the days. I was disappointed about that but now I know. I like their pastas! I see some bad reviews on here, but I really like it. In the Navy Yard area, it's a solid choice. I'll be back!! read more

Trattoria Alberto - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The ambiance is really homey and quaint. I solo dined on a weekday night and it was lovely! The service was great too! The food, however, was underseasoned and not very good. I got chicken parm and I didn't like it read more

We're traveling from Nashville and stopped here for some food since it was near the area. It was the best Italian food I have ever had. The service was great. Very friendly and welcoming. This is the most we've felt welcomed at. The ambiance was great as well. Very calm. Definitely recommending this place to everyone that's coming to the DC area. We're coming again to this place when we come back! read more

Trattoria Alberto - Fettuccine al Pesto - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My husband and I stumbled upon this place intending on eating at Ted's across the street! After circling the block for parking, we noticed this quaint Italian Restaurant. We both agreed it looked like a fun place! Oh MY GOODNESS!!! We were not disappointed. Be prepared to drop a Benjamin+ but it's such a great experience. read more

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Just left from a date night with my husband and cannot recommend enough!! The food (unfortunately, I didn't even take a photo because I immediately dived into my plate) was amazing! Coming from someone who has lived in Europe and been to Italy, PLEASE come here if you're craving good, authentic Italian food! The service was AMAZING! I did not catch the name of our server, but he was incredible. Very attentive service without being overbearing. It is a bit pricey but well worth it! The limoncello we ordered with our dessert was the icing on top! I truly felt like I was back in Europe the entire time I was in this establishment and I will definitely be back! Thank you to all the service workers at this restaurant, y'all did an amazing job and deserve ALL the praise! read more

We got the chicken marsala and carbonara pasta. Not sure if its because we didn't order their specialities, but I felt a bit disappointed given the high price. The chicken marsala was tasty but the chicken could have been a bit softer and it didn't even come out hot. The carbonara was good but nothing special. read more