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Cafe Milano Washington Reviews
My husband and I stopped in for a light lunch during RW2025.
Portions were on the smaller side--definitely more "cute" than filling--but the quality and selection were great for the price. For starters, we had the watermelon salad and the octopus. Both were excellent, but we ended up swapping because
DC dining
Phenomenal experience in every way. Service, ambience, food, cocktails, etc. Our favorite meal while in DC!!! It was nice to get a little dressed up for dinner and the upscale ambience of the restaurant did not disappoint. We were there on a Sunda
This place is simply 5 Star in every aspect.
The service is beyond excellent. Understandable why the clientele is a who's who of DC.
Food was meh and way overpriced.
Bolognese was okay, not special. Pasta was a little thick. The mushroom risotto was pretty watery. Got wrecked by mosquitos when we tried to sit outside.
This is the best resturaunt I've ever been to hands down in
This is the best resturaunt I've ever been to hands down in my whole life. Im sad I live in Texas otherwise this would be one of my haunts
Anazing food
We were yesterday at a dinner in the Cafe Milano, started with amazing nivbles with the drinks. Small and they thawed in the mouth. The fish was delicious and the serzice just amazing. When the waiters where overwhelmed the biss intervened actively h
Excellent
Wonderful food, ambience and service. We’ve been here many times for dinner, but this was our first time for lunch. We split a salad and a pizza—delicious! Definitely not inexpensive, but you get treated the same whether you’re a regular person
An eclectic must visit restaurant
A much in demand place in the lovely Georgetown area . Be sure to reserve in advance. We were late by a few minutes and didn’t get our desired seating. But all turned out great since the food is fabulous. The seared Halibut and the chocolate tart w
Another amazing night at Cafe Milano! We started with the
Another amazing night at Cafe Milano! We started with the octopus appetizer- amazing! Delicious flavors, cooked perfectly. The charcuterie board was incredible as well. I especially enjoyed the ripe figs. I had the tortellini, which had a light but
I've been coming to Cafe Milano for 20 years, and I can
I've been coming to Cafe Milano for 20 years, and I can tell you this most recent visit was a complete disappointment. You're ordering $25 cocktails and $40 glasses of wine, the fact that they want to charge you $16 for bread really rings a
Wonderful place very attentive! Nice atmosphere and good
Wonderful place very attentive! Nice atmosphere and good food and good drink..yassine is the best!!
The good food n ambiance is amazing but we end up with a
The good food n ambiance is amazing but we end up with a bill for &1400 for 4 purple. I still don't know how that happens but not planning to Go back even the food was amazing
The food is amazing! Perfect taste, texture and
The food is amazing! Perfect taste, texture and presentation. The service is magnificent as well
I have come here regularly over the years for business or
I have come here regularly over the years for business or with friends when I am based in D.C. and not traveling as I live down the road. The service used to be good. I have seen Laurent, who is manager, over the years and some others who no longer w
Always Enjoyable
Not much more I can say for this Georgetown standard, other than I've never had a bad meal and always find the service and crowd enjoyable.
Excellent pasta, delicious bread, and very good olive oil
We had Ravioli del Plin Cavalli and pappardelle prada. Both very good. Fresh pasta prepared al dente with delicate sauces. The bread was very good. It was not clear to us whether it was prepared in house. Regardless, it was good.
Café Milano among the best
My wife and are delighted to share our exceptional experience at Cafe Milano and as a veteran travelers we believe that we meet the conditions to judge. It was a large family gathering and we had the pleasure of being served by Emanuel, Javier and Ed
Must try
The dirty martini and chicken were phenomenal! The atmosphere was bustling! It is located in a great area in Georgetown!
Very disappointing
Beautiful restaurant with attentive service, although the waitress could not describe items on the menu. Food was mediocre at best, perhaps because it was the Restaurant Week menu. Seafood salad appetizer was very nice. Dorado fish was not good at al
I came in today and I ordered the Calamarat Kiton.
When I first came in the front employees were very welcoming yet when I sat down it took about 7 minutes for someone to come up and asked if I had a server come up to me yet. "Keep in mind they were not that busy just a Monday" they offered
Refined place to visit.
Food and customer care is very nice. Patio area an or inside in nice even in summer time.!!! Enjoy!
Always love this place.
Great food, atmosphere and service! Love that it's authentic and makes me feel like I'm back in Italy.
When I say the worst staff in the city, I genuinely mean
When I say the worst staff in the city, I genuinely mean it, even worse than Il Canale. The food is mediocre and a restaurant of these prices shouldn't have off days. The ladies who "greet" you in the front are even more rude than the servi
Very professional.
Had the arugula salad with shaved Parmesan, followed by the short ribs, and tiramisu's. All were good. Authentic vibes.
Not great.
Just ok. Pasta dish was bland. Deconstructed salad was odd. Atmosphere was buzzing, but too loud. Not sure why the hype.
Surprisingly, this restaurant which used to be excellent
Surprisingly, this restaurant which used to be excellent served a mediocre lunch yesterday. I ordered the "PAPPARDELLE PRADA $30.00 HOUSE-MADE TRUFFLE PAPPARDELLE, WHITE VEAL RAGÙ, PARMIGIANO " It was completely tasteless with in
For the food First off the risotto Gucci was amazing! We
For the food First off the risotto Gucci was amazing! We also had the carpaccio and it was good but not the best I've ever had. They also served us some bread with bruchetta and it was tasty and hard not to fill up on. Staff was very attentive and
The atmosphere was loud and fast paced.
A great spot to people watch. There were a ton of big group parties, even on a Thursday night. The food was delicious and the staff were on POINT making sure our table had everything we wanted!
Wasn't able to ORDER food after waiting for 45 minutes.
Those seated AFTER us were done eating by the time we were able to tell the waiter we were leaving. Very disappointing :(
Please do not go to this trashy place.
They are very racist. The hostess kept talking in Italian language.
Must be there again again and again
Wow! Being Italian I generally skip Italian restaurants abroad but not this time following the advice of my wife living here in Washington. It has been a wonderful experience. Food like at home. Service at top level. Patrick took care of us in a ve
Cafe Milano: The place to go in DC for a secret meeting.
Cafe Milano is an outstanding place to go in DC if you want to have a secret meeting to create secret plans. Spies from all over the world are doing secret meeting there every day.
I've been wanting to try this DC institution for years, and
I've been wanting to try this DC institution for years, and while it may be slightly overhyped, it was still a nice date night experience (and incredible people watching!). I had a special - Dover sole fillets with fresh fava beans, white asparagus,
During my recent visit to Cafe Milano in Washington, DC, I
During my recent visit to Cafe Milano in Washington, DC, I had the pleasure of indulging in an extraordinary dining experience that left an indelible mark on my memory. From the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was greeted with the warmest hos
Iconic DC restaurant that was given the title of "the
Iconic DC restaurant that was given the title of "the ultimate place to see and be seen" from Washington Post (there are many famous people who frequent it). The vibe here is slightly upscale, but it does not feel too stuffy. This being sa
Came here for a belated bday celebration for my MIL prior
Came here for a belated bday celebration for my MIL prior to heading to the Kennedy center for a show. The restaurant is decorated like a classic Italian restaurant. We were seated and asked for sparking or still water, but I'm basic and fine with ta
First, I must say, call well in advance for a reservation
First, I must say, call well in advance for a reservation if you are from out of town. I say this because this establishment is a local favorite that is frequented by the DC crowd and has regulars. However, it is well worth the wait! It is a very qua
Restaurant Week Review ($35 per person) First, thank you
Restaurant Week Review ($35 per person) First, thank you to the entire staff for making my first-time visit, memorable. From the door to the table, I appreciated them taking the time to get to know me and for making me feel accommodated. Antipast
Ridiculously overpriced.
The food is bland. A lot of staff, but no waiter helping you personally, it's just whomever happens to be passing by your table. The wine is very expensive but, if you order a glass, they don't bring the bottle to you, so there's no way of knowing w
I took my mother and I for lunch during restaurant week,
I took my mother and I for lunch during restaurant week, and we had a pleasant time. The cauliflower soup was tasty, and I very much enjoyed the short rib. The panna cotta wasn't up to my standard texture wise but still tasted great. The service wasn
You have not experienced fine dining until you have eaten
You have not experienced fine dining until you have eaten at Cafe Milano. From the moment you walk in, you know are in for a treat. We were escorted to our table in the back and it was the cutest nook in the whole place. They had it decorated so nice
Did not disappoint!
Date night before a show and this place was perfect. We started with amazing charred baby artichokes and the charred octopus with lentils. Both were excellently seasoned, charred, and plated. From there we shared the veal and spinach ravioli that
Okay but no better
I was here for a group dinner. We had a separate room (a tent-ish area sufficiently insulated from the outside) so we could not hear the noisy main dining area. We had a limited menu with decent choices. The food was okay but....the fish main course
"Reflecting on an Unfortunate Encounter: Navigating Racism and Xenophobia in a Dining Experience"
Unfortunately, my experience at this restaurant was marred by an unfortunate incident. Despite the quality of the food and the overall ambiance, I encountered an employee whose attitudes were racist and xenophobic. This behavior was unacceptable and
Overrated
Very overrated. The tomatoes were mealy and the pizza tasted like propane. Great service and a beautiful atmosphere though!
Overrated. Extremely overrated.
Overrated. Extremely overrated. Service is formal and attentive. However, the ambiance is so loud that you have trouble hearing your dining companions. The food itself is average. Three of the people in our party have lived in Italy and we agreed tha
An Exceptional Italian Restaurant in Georgetown!
Members of our family recently joined to celebrate the high school graduation of our youngest grandson. The menu at Cafe Milano was extensive and it was difficult to make a decision. The food itself was outstanding. I had the Ravioli Del Plin Cava
Overrated
This restaurant is simply not worth the hype! There is so many staff that it is quite irritating having a staff member at your table so frequently. When they are not at your table they are buzzing around close by - it’s not relaxing at all. My p
Cafe Milano On Point in All Areas.
Cafe Milano is a restaurant not to miss. The entire staff from the host, to management was professional, on point and perfecting. Our server, Emmanual, was no exception. He suggested menu items, and explained them when we had questions. The fo
Consistently excellent food -- and service that can't be
Consistently excellent food -- and service that can't be beat. You feel welcome the minute you walk in the door.
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