San Matteo

San Matteo was very accommodating, clean, and the drinks and apps were amazing! The service started off great we were greeted at the front and taken to the dining area which I did not expect to be so large. It was beautifully decorated and was a great vibe. Our waiter promptly brought our drinks. The lemonade is freshly made and delicious. My friends got drinks that they raved about. At some point I server stopped coming by as much. We placed an order for apps and they came out in a fairly timely manner. We loved the fritto misto. Our entrees took a little while to come out which is fine but our server never came by to check in or to just let us know it was on the way, which was a little off putting. We ordered the squid ink pasta, lemon and spinach ravioli dish, manicotti dish, and the pa

Only came here late for wine , cappuccino & dessert — but given that I searched the reviews for recommendations and wasn’t finding anything, wanted to leave a review: I had a chocolate tooth - and the chocolate lava cake was hands down the best I’ve ever had - I’ve had far too many in my life that were let downs, but nope, I am SO glad I got it. The cake itself melted in my mouth and was overflowing with a delicious ganache filling - and was the perfect level of sweetness. It was on the smaller side and came with a small scoop of gelato. Our group also got the crostata di mele — definitely a unique variation of this based on my expectation from google images. It is fried and a is croissant like pastry with a fresh apple filling interspersed within it — you can see the crispy croissant t

This place is low key amazing- great food, lovely atmosphere, nice wine. The zuppa de pesce was flavorful and loaded with fresh gorgeous seafood. My kids loved the pasta and meatballs and I tried it and almost switched my meal- high quality food all around.

Great venue with two moods: the front elegant, cozy, warm. The back a large space, bright, packed, and energetic (hard to have a conversation) like a true Italian restaurant. It's a good Italian option in DC. Don't miss the parmigiana di melanzane, a deconstructed unconventional execution that works. Fritto misto lightly fried, delicious! Good carbonara, with a generous serving of very good guanciale The agnolotti e limone : tasty but needs some tuning: dough it too tick - too much past! also difficult to cut, and, when you do, all the filling come out. Tiramisù : not a huge fan, missed some coffee. Enjoyed the lambrusco!

A friend suggested I try this restaurant, so I decided to visit on a Saturday night. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere felt lively yet cozy, perfect for an evening out. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel comfortable immediately. I am allergic to gluten, and I was pleasantly surprised by how accommodating the restaurant was. They carefully explained the menu options and suggested dishes that were completely safe for me to enjoy. Every dish I tried was full of flavor, fresh, and beautifully presented. The drinks menu was also impressive, and the manager personally stopped by to offer excellent recommendations. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared and genuinely delicious. I had such a wonderful experience that I’m already planning my next visit. If you’re