RPM Italian

My best friend and I chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner, and it could not have been a more perfect decision. From the moment we sat down, we knew we were in for something special. To begin, our server was truly exceptional — easily one of the best we’ve ever had. She knew the menu with effortless confidence and spoke about each dish the way a sommelier speaks about a favorite vintage — with clarity, detail, and genuine appreciation. My best friend has several food allergies, and our server went above and beyond by consulting with the chef to ensure every ingredient was safe. Because of her attentiveness, my friend was able to enjoy her meal fully and without worry, which meant everything to us. As for the food — it was simply flawless. The oysters were impeccably fresh, tasting

Had a great business dinner here. The vibe is really cool and upscale but not too stuffy, though it definitely stays busy and has a lot of energy. ​The service was easily the best part of the night. Our server was amazing, and they even brought out a few complimentary dishes for us to try, which was a really nice touch. The octopus was delicious and the rigatoni was spot on. Also, definitely grab an Old Fashioned if you’re into cocktails; they make a great one. ​It’s an expensive spot, and a few things felt a bit pricey for the portion, but since the food and service were so good, I didn’t mind as much. Perfect place if you’re looking to have a nice night out in DC.

Absolutely wonderful experience. Their gluten free menu does not disappoint. The GF pasta was heavenly. The drinks were made perfectly. All of the food was delicious. We had oysters, prosciutto service, burrata salad, bine in Ribeye, the bronzino, eggplant parm, short rib, shrimp scampi, crab brushetta and more!

Thought the food was pricier than the taste to back it up. The squid ink pasta just tasted like normal pasta, just with black dye and the seafood risotto just tasted like rice with a prawn on it. Didn't get desiccant flavors like I thought I would. Drinks were solid, cheesecake was great, and service was great as well. I would come back because of the potential.

I took my mom and grandmother to RPM for Mother’s Day, and overall the experience was very good. The atmosphere is upscale and well suited for special occasions. The food was flavorful, well presented, and met expectations for a celebratory meal. There was an issue with our receipt that was not handled smoothly at first. Our waitress made an error, and the initial interaction regarding the correction could have been more professional. However, once the manager became involved, the matter was addressed promptly and resolved appropriately. While the service misstep was disappointing — especially during a holiday celebration — management handled the recovery well. With more consistent front-line execution, this would have easily been a five-star experience.