La Tomate

A long time staple in Dupont Circle. I have been here a few times in the past and it is still good today. We did the 7 course brunch. Everything was fresh and well-presented. Food was fresh and good. Service was quick but the restaurant was not busy at all. The only complaint is the downstairs area on the way to the bathroom. Bad smells from downstairs. This really impacts the ambiance.

Overall, an average-to-good experience. The hostess who greeted my party was rude and acted as if it was a bother to help us find a table which was not a great first impression. Service was fine. I really enjoyed my food (capesante in padella and pasta al nero). The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente and the sauce was very flavorful. The drink (succo del nonno) wasn't well-balanced in my opinion - a little too tart. I would love to try more of their pastas but with so many other great restaurants in DC, with friendly hostesses, a return visit may not be on the top of my list. 3.5/5.

Enjoyed the staff and the atmosphere being in the “middle” DuPont Circle. 5 stars for service, I must be honest (my opinion) I did not enjoy the food. I had the salmon cake (seasonal) and the arancini. This place has been around since the 1980s so it must be doing something right, for my experience, however, I do not recommend. Will I visit again? Try another dish? Maybe, but no time soon.

Went there with a group of friends for a Sunday brunch. The waiter talked us into trying the Buono Buono Brunch since there were four of us. We decided to give it a shot, and we could not have been more pleased with our decision. We were worried about there, being too much food with the seven courses, but each course had the right amount of food for each of us. We left, feeling satisfied, not stuffed. The presentation of everything was great and the flavors were excellent. While I’m not a huge fan of Italian food, this would have me coming back for more. I would highly recommend this for a Sunday brunch of a party of four or more. You won’t be disappointed.

Exceptional spot for an Italian dinner in the DuPont area! The salmon was delicious, crispy, and flaky, and the dish was completed with the purée! Paired well with the Chianti. The desserts were tiny, but very rich - the mousse and the tiramisu were great way to end the meal!

We’ve loved this place for ages. When we were young and poor, we’d look at the clientele enjoying delicious looking food in a gorgeous atmosphere and imagined, wished that maybe someday we too would be able to dine here without counting pennies. 20 yrs later and here we are pretty frequently depending on our mood. Over the years this place has weathered quite a few changes but always remained consistently delicious. Now when we come, we come here happy that it’s lasted for so long, as if awaiting for the next round of patrons to enjoy this establishment and its eclectic interior, strong drinks, and fresh made pasta.

Fantastic place and service by the staff. Ordered the calmaro di umno and it very delicious with tender calamari pieces in rich tomato sauce. Next we also ordered cream balls but those weren't the best Finally we went ahead with the staffs recommendation - Calabrese with spaghetti pasta and again, the sauce was really tasty and rich in taste. Perfectly balanced in spice and cooked well Must try - although may not be easy on pocket

food was delicious, recommend the scallops and caesar salad! service could’ve been better, not very attentive but nice people.

Absolutely amazing service. I made a reservation ahead of time and we were able to seat outside. I especially enjoyed the salmon carpaccio and cocktail, and the rest were good but not as good as the aforementioned two. This is a great place to wind down and have a date or brunch with the girls. The servers were very attentive and I felt very well taken care of.

A long time staple in Dupont Circle. I have been here a few times in the past and it is still good today. We did the 7 course brunch. Everything was fresh and well-presented. Food was fresh and good. Service was quick but the restaurant was not busy at all. The only complaint is the downstairs area on the way to the bathroom. Bad smells from downstairs. This really impacts the ambiance.

Presentable items but not very memorable taste. The wellington was barely warm when it was served. Tastes fine, potatoes were cooked well, but would have preferred a hot meal on a cold rainy day. My friend ordered medium rare and got it basically raw. Affogato was great. Cute place for a date night and located in Connecticut Ave by Dupont Circle. Big glass windows and additional tented seating outside. Nice ambiance, no-fuss service. Just wish the food was better.

We grabbed a late lunch today and had a lovely meal! Quick service, nice staff, and a quaint little spot. I see a lot of people complaining about prices, but to me they are pretty on par for the area and the quality. Our lunch portion was plentiful and we left full and happy! My husband got the Spicy Calabrese with caserecce and I did the Ravioli. The flavors were explosive and full of levels. The brown butter sauce spectacular. They served our bread, which was the right amount for our party of 3 and then some. I highly recommend having a meal here!

Fantastic place and service by the staff. Ordered the calmaro di umno and it very delicious with tender calamari pieces in rich tomato sauce. Next we also ordered cream balls but those weren't the best Finally we went ahead with the staffs recommendation - Calabrese with spaghetti pasta and again, the sauce was really tasty and rich in taste. Perfectly balanced in spice and cooked well Must try - although may not be easy on pocket

We're visiting DC for the week and staying around the corner. So many great dining options and I'm not surprised this restaurant has been a neighborhood establishment for so many years! What a fantastic meal! Perfect outdoor atmosphere, service was great and our meal was truly terrific. Started with their house bread and Caesar salad. Fresh, flavorful and made with quality ingredients. Hubby loved his cavatelli, ricotta & broccoli pasta while I obsessed over my rigatoni bolognese. This dish is the reason I wanted to dine here and it did not disappoint. Don't sleep on this one!

I love nothing more than authentic Italian with a no-BS wait staff. That is not La Tomate. They're straight up mean to customers and the food sucks! Way over salted and poorly cooked chicken, limited wine menu, and boxed pasta. If you're going to serve borderline inevitable food, the least you could do is have manners.

I used to live a few blocks from La Tomate. I have always considered it a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Some time ago, for old times sake, I bought a Groupon for the restaurant. The Groupon expired, but it states clearly in the terms of the purchase that if you don't get the "deal", before it expires you still will get the value of the Groupon purchased. I stopped by today to see what if anything could be done with the remaining value, and was told, dismissively by a young manager on duty, "we haven't dealt with Groupon for over a year, your coupon has zero value!" When I noted I didn't want a deal, just the value I'd paid for the coupon I was told, again dismissively, "it has no value!" (in direct contradiction of the statement on the online coupon.) I've never written a negative review on Yelp! Not once. But the dismissive tone was offensive. I told the young manager I might spent another $100 on top of the value but I should not have to eat the full cost of what I'd paid for the Groupon, especially since La Tomate got paid for my purchase. He didn't budge. I also have to wonder if my being a Black male in a hoodie and sweat pants played a role. I was walking home from the DuPont Circle Market on a weekend afternoon. The young manager had a relatively empty restaurant but was eager to have me leave and was incredibly condescending. I don't raise racial issues lightly, but in this case I have to ask the question. I haven't been to the restaurant for years as I've moved out of the neighborhood. It held many fond memories. The attitude of the manager today erased all those memories immediately. His attitude angered me, but, worse, it saddened me...

I enjoyed my experience here! We were looking for an Italian place in the area and went with this one because of ambiance. I do think that they do better with pasta dishes. My partner got a meat dish and he said his food was cold & not that great. The dessert was good though! We had the affogato & espresso was nice & smooth.

Roger was a great server. There was a communication issue between the server and the drink guy. The drink guy went off on Roger and speaking to him in Spanish. The lobster pasta was good, but my dessert was spoiled. I have had Tiramisu many times. But this one was sticky and sour tasting.

This lil place is excellent! It has a full surround windowed section overlooking Connecticut avenue and it is peaceful and quaint inside. There are lots of options on the menu! Our server checked on us every 6 minutes and had a great recommendations about the menu. The minestrone soup of the day was delicious, just wish there was a little more! My crab spaghetti was scrumptious! The tiramisu is probably one of the best I've ever had. My group and I really enjoyed eating here and will definitely be back! Great Italian on Connecticut. I think my total with 3 parts of a meal and tip was about $70, so just plan to make this a fancy outing for yourself. Definitely worth it.

An Italian style restaurant does not automatically mean pizza... there is way more interesting food at this place than pizza. The service was meeting expectations: you won't find students waiting tables to make some extra money as the staff I saw consisted of seasoned staff. The atmosphere was a bit more relaxing as nobody came to the table every two minutes asking for something: if you needed time you got time, once you were ready it was easy to flag someone down... nice. The one thing which was a bit surprising are the prices: coming from Canada I didn't expect paying over CAD 75 for my meal but other places in this area were similar if not even more expensive. After all I had a nice evening and would recommend this place.

Excellent food, accommodating service, very pleasant atmosphere! Glad we tried La Tomate! We started with a reservation for 10. I know. But then we ended up with 12 going. The staff worked it out, added a couple more chairs to the family table overlooking the restaurant and we squeezed in. Then another person showed up. So it was tight, but the staff was very nice about it. The food? I ate way too much as everything was just fantastic. From the broiled octopus, the cheese boards, cured meat boards, caprese salad, and pasta dishes, all were extremely good. Prices were reasonable, particularly for the professionalism in the plating and ambiance.

We were a group of 5 who had just completed a walking tour of DuPont Circle's Embassy Row and were ready to find some food and warmth from the cool fall weather. One of our ladies was familiar with this restaurant and suggested we stop over. We are very glad she did! Entrance into the restaurant was warm and inviting. Music was piped in but not overly loud to interrupt conversations. The staff had us wait only a moment as they quickly rearranged some tables so we could all sit together. Our server also provided separate checks to make it easier for us. It was a Saturday so we were presented with their brunch menu or could order items a la carte. We placed our orders and were then presented with freshly baked warm slices of bread drizzled with olive oil, that was delicious. The pastas used in the Ravioli and Ragu' Bolonese dishes looked freshly made and the sauces were delicious. Another person had the Benedetto ( their version of Eggs Benedict) and I saw no remnants of their meals left on their plates. I enjoyed the Frittata con Fungie e Patate, the mushrooms were well incorporated within the frittata and the creamy fresh ricotta on top helped me enjoy each bite. Unfortunately time did not allow us a chance to try any of their desserts but what we did have was enjoyed and the friendliness of the staff made for a very pleasant ending to a busy day. They also have a covered outdoor patio and we just enjoyed watching the outdoor scenery of fall leaves on the trees, people walking by and no major noise despite the traffic going by. If you wish to enjoy delicious Italian food in a warm bistro setting this is a place to relax and enjoy.

This was my first time at this restaurant, it had really good reviews and the pictures looked really amazing so I decided to try it. I had the lamb chops and calamari. The calamari came out really fast it was good but the lamb chops took almost an hour to come out and the server never came to check n me . He constantly walked by me not acknowledging me . The couple sitting next to me came in after me and their appetizers and entrées came out before my food and they came in at least 15 minutes after I did. As soon as their food was done he apologized to them for the wait . The food was good but the service sucked even the guy who brought the food out didn't apologize to me about the wait.

The only reason this restaurant doesn't get 5 stars is because their menu is really limited. However, their willingness to "make" anything for you is unmatched. Our waiter/bartender was the nicest guy. He really took care of us and made us, and others really feel welcomed. My son had the yummiest linguine bolognese, I tried it and can vouch for it. We had an espresso martini and desert. It was a very nice experience.

Came for a work lunch with my team and the food was delicious. We only ordered entrees items and the food came fast and had good portions. The service was quick but I personally wished there would have been more bread for the table (of 6). Overall I had a positive experience

After a long, luxurious spa day at the Spa, I decided to grab a quick bite. I had never even noticed La Tomate on the corner of R and Connecticut but I walked in to realize that it probably fancies itself fine dining - and I was definitely not dressed for fine dining. Nevertheless, I persevered. Lol. I was seated by a host with a discerning eye (one that weighed me and judged me wanting -in sweat pants and a sweater- IMMEDIATELY) in a cozy window seat overlooking the empty enclosed rear patio, that I'm sure kept them in business during the pandemic. The dining room is small and cozy, but not Country cozy, more like the dining car in first class on a luxury train cozy. Ok, perhaps not quite so luxurious as there were, disappointingly, no linens, but it was nice. The vibe was instantly Italian, and the menu with handmade pasta made it abundantly clear. I read the signs and when in Italy, I order the Cacio e Pepe. With a Caesar salad. The Caesar dressing was phenomenal as was the salad itself: crisp romaine, REAL Parmesan and phenomenal croutons. The Cacio e Pepe was so comforting. The best comfort food ever. The sauce, the fresh pasta, it was delectable. The only thing it needed was a bit more pepper, which I happily added. This is a date night spot and I'm so pleased to have found it!

This is a great Italian restaurant. I liked the pasta I had here. I don't usually get cacio e pepe but the one here is really good. I also liked the red wine and tiramisu dessert. The service was great and the restaurant had a cute atmosphere. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available.

A friend & I had a wonderful lunch at La Tomate yesterday. We sat outside, which was lovely. I had the bolognese sauce (pork) on fettuccine & it was excellent. Very flavorful but no too rich. The portion was ample & I took home enough for a second meal.

This was my second time coming to La Tomate and had a wonderful time! The food, service, and atmosphere were great! Love the location which is very close to DuPont circle. Made a same day reservation 30 minutes before we wanted to come and they were able to accommodate us (even on a Saturday evening)! Sat on the patio and enjoyed the warm summer evening. Started the meal with their bread which was okay. Nothing to ride home about. Didn't seem like fresh bread but everything else about the meal was great. Everyone enjoyed their meal very much and finished everything! Didn't have any leftovers! The surprise dish for me was the Funghi e Verdure! Wow, this dish was amazing and such a great low carb option! Definitely will order that again next time! Overall, a great family friendly place and one of our go to Italian places in DC.

I've walked La Tomate a hundred times, so when a friend suggested it for a pre-theater dinner, I thought, "why not? I had a wonderful cocktail made with blood orange, whose name I unfortunately don't remember now. My friend similarly enjoyed his drink. And then we got entrees, and, oh my!!! Just delicious! I got the beef Bolognese style ragout with their home-made caserecce pasta. It was so delicious - my mouth is watering just thinking about it. My friend had the ravioli with chard, ricotta, and sage and told me it was just as amazing as mine. I'm always iffy about paying a lot of money for Italian food because I feel like it's good you can cook at home, but man, this was worth every penny! I look forward to returning.

The food served at la tomate was good, however the service was awful. As soon as we stepped into the restaurant we felt like they were looking down on us. We are on vacation and wanted some Italian food and wish the service was friendlier and more welcoming.

Our party enjoyed our dining experience here! We all enjoyed our meals. I do wish that the dinner portions were a bit bigger and that they had a more extensive cocktail menu, but I was really happy with the taste of the cacio e pepe. Our servers were pleasant and the ambiance was great!

My chiropractor's receptionist is from the DC area and recommended this restaurant, and wouldn't you know it, it was close to our hotel so we ate there for lunch the first day. It is very unique and European in feel. Real Italian not American Italian. It was a wonderful lunch! I had the ravioli stuffed with chard. Subtle and delicious. The hubs had the bolognese. I also had a beautiful white wine with my ravioli. I would definitely go back for dinner, maybe eat outside in the wild garden area. I would make reservations because I am sure this place is busy at night.

Short version: La Tomate has that "je ne sais quoi" factor - something about the ambiance, the windows, the pleasant seating areas - and the food is quite decent. It may not be top-of-the-line but it's very good, and the prices are reasonable when you consider that wait staff also need to pay rent and eat. We used to eat here quite a lot when we were dating, but once we did the typical thing - got married, had kid, moved to the burbs - we didn't get back till recently, when we decided we needed to visit our old favorite date spot. So we did lunch. We always appreciate places that are open in mid-afternoon as it's extremely pleasant to show up when it's not busy - keeps the decibel level low. A nice plate of ravioli at 3:30 pm really hits the spot! Tiramisu was also excellent and I enjoyed the caesar salad. Service by and large was excellent - only complaint is the absence of salt and pepper on the table. We did ask, but it never materialized. I get that many places have stopped providing mills or shakers as I guess they get stolen... so I've started carrying those little paper envelopes of salt and pepper in my purse!! But my husband asked for a lemon wedge for his entree - it never came either. So service could be notched up a bit without hurting anything. Dinged them a star for that. We'll definitely be back. We prefer places like this - unpretentious, no yuzu foam, no deconstructed anything, just good food, nicely prepared, in a pleasing atmosphere that doesn't require shouting to have a conversation.

I moved near this restaurant shortly after college. I would always walk by and peer inside and notice that it seemed as if the diners were having a great time. A number of years later I decided to take the person that I was dating to this restaurant to impress her... I remember having the squid ink pasta. I returned over the weekend with that same female, who I married almost 28 years ago, along with our 20 year old daughter. The maître d' was incredibly friendly. He was also dressed impeccably, donning a yellow linen jacket that screamed confidence. Our waiter came over and took our drink orders and the appetizers that we requested. We were only doing appetizers and drinks. We ordered the arancini, a cheese plate, and the mozzarella salad. I ordered a glass of the house Cabernet. The food was great and the service even better. We opted for dessert. The chocolate salame' and some ice cream dish that allows you to pour hot espresso over it. I personally ordered a cup of espresso with Sambuca on the side. Everything was so delicious... We did not order dinner, as we had a long drive but we ended up sitting there for the better part of an hour enjoying the appetizers and dessert... And the view of all of the DC residents that strolled by. On the way out I spoke with Natalina, who has run the restaurant for more than three decades. We talked about how the restaurant had been a big part of the start of our relationship and how much it meant to us. She was incredibly warm and shared stories about when her husband was there running it with her. I am glad that Covid did not steal this gem from us. I am glad that we got to take our daughter there and I am thrilled that the food and service are still better than ever. Three apps, two wines, two desserts and two espressos and one Sambuca - 140 including tip. Well worth the trip. I advise u to try this one!

I ate here last night on the spur of the moment, for the first time in several years. I enjoyed the meal as much as ever. The prawns wrapped in fried vermicelli were a tad pretentious but tasted really good. My wife had the polenta and found it a bit spicy, while I had the ragu calabrese which was not quite as spicy as I might have preferred. The dessert list looked nice but we were both full The arrival experience was a tad off-putting. There were plenty of empty tables, but the hostess, after asking if we had a reservation and hearing that we did not, had a bit of a frown and said she would have to look to see if they had room. She found that we had and led us to a table. And there were several empty tables throughout our meal. Given the situation she must have known that there was plenty of room I felt that she putting on airs

Service is great! Location is cool, food is average. We ordered the beef bolognese with gluten free pasta and casarecce homemade pasta. We both thought the bolognese was average. A regular iced tea was over $5 & my husband did not care for it. Odd flavoring. (Maybe pumpkin spice?) Pricey dinner for 2 pastas, tea & one glass of wine. It was one of the only places open after 7 on a Sunday. Our server, young guy was on it!

Love the ambiance and the food. It has a very European feel to it. Weather permitting, sit outside on their patio. It's covered if it rains.

I would love to comment on the food however the rude hostess wouldn't seat us immediately because we walked in with a to-go cup of coffee. She made us stand up front and finish the coffee because we "couldn't have it at the table." Our bill wohld have easily been over $200 so this type of "rule" is ridiculous. We stood and drank the coffee and then left for a more welcoming establishment! Instead of eating here, walk up the street to DuPont Italian Kitchen and then to Dolcezza for a delicious coffee or affogatto!

Delicious fresh pasta & professional friendly staff that are helpful with menu recommendations. The restaurant has a welcoming atmosphere & is conveniently located close to Metro.

Where to begin? The entire dining experience was without peer! The dining environment was reminiscent of corner cafes in Paris or off the beaten track Trattorias of Rome. The decor is established modern and pleasing. The various art works in the place are eclectic, eccentric, and interesting. The musical selection was subtle and understated and complimented the environment without distracting in any way from the experience. The service was also peerless. Observant, attentive, and, most important to me, nearly transparent! No hovering! Just supremely competent! Finally and most importantly, the food.. stunning! The three of us covered most of the terrestrial options and all were outstanding. My son's chicken dish was, as he put it, at that perfect moisture level- neither overcooked and dry nor undercooked and runny! The flavor was also top drawer. The filet exceeded the expectations I reserve for dedicated steakhouses. A subtle seasoning and cooked to perfection. Rare for us. The lamb chops were among the best I've eaten in decades! All dishes were served attractively plated and complimented with sides that were truly complimentary to the main. Finally, the dessert selections were both outstanding. The Mousse was dark and dense- I know some prefer fluffy mousse but I'm not one of those. The tiramisu was amazing and this is coming from a guy who has NEVER had a tiramisu he liked! Again, the subtlety was the key! A perfect combination of complimentary flavors. Oh! And the espresso reminded us also of Italian Espresso from the streets of Rome. We have absolutely nothing to complain about! In short, the best possible meal I could have imagined for a mid spring evening.

Giving this a 2.5. Pretty disappointed with my recent visit here on a Saturday. The decor is adorable and the name itself is very novel, so I had to step inside (points for the cute atmosphere! Maybe you could just come here for drinks and appetizer and that's it). The best dish I had was the appetizer and it seemed to go downhill from there. We ordered the beet salad - gold and red beets, which were gorgeously plated with dollops of vinaigrette and cream sauce. Fresh and light. Then I ordered a pasta with mushroom and truffle sauce. It was way too heavy on the truffle flavoring (not really truffles). But I couldn't finish my dish because it was really dense. The pasta itself was more than al dente, so I don't think it could've been freshly made pasta -- too bad for a classic Italian spot. My partner ordered the cacio e pepe. It had a heavy hand of cheese to mask, perhaps again, a pasta that wasn't fresh. We then got dessert in attempt to top off of the meal on a higher note. We got the panna cotta, which was kind of jello-y (instead of creamy) on a bed of citrus and crumble. I wasn't a fan of the citrus with the panna cotta - perhaps because the citrus they used wasn't as bright, as I liked it to be (again, not fresh? ... sensing a theme here). We also got a scoop of gelato, but how could you go wrong with gelato. So, all in all, a meh meal. Unfortunately, our super high bill didn't match with the quality of the meal. If I was paying that much for a nice dinner in the city, I would have expected a lot more!

Delicious, classic Italian food with great wines and cocktails too. It took me 10 years of walking by to finally go in, and I'm so glad I finally did!

When you're tired of trendy restaurants, come here and sit outside and enjoy the food, wine, and people watching. I always skip the Caesar salad that the restaurant pushes on diners, and instead get the lightly dressed mixed salad. You can't go wrong with the pasta, but last week I had the monkfish prepared in saltimbocca style, somehow light, with sage and prosciutto. It's just a great neighborhood restaurant that's been here for probably 20 years for a reason and it's always crowded. A great place to sit back, relax, watch the scene on Conn Ave., and just enjoy the food. It reminds me of so many restaurants that I visited in Rome - not trying to be anything but a neighborhood trattoria with great food. A great Sunday night place!

This is a very nice Italian restaurant in the dupont circle area. There is another one across the street-sette. I would say that for pizza go to sette but if you want something a little higher end la tomate is the better choice in the area. The have a nice wine selection and their fish and risotto dishes are usually great dishes to order. The charcuterie board is great as well. Their gluten free pasta is great (slightly more Al dente which I like). For the area this is a strong option for dining. Maybe the best.

First, when you "check in," it might show a 15% discount. They said they DONT like it and were hesitant to recognize it. The manager said they tried to cancel it. If you go for the discount, maybe go someplace else. HOWEVER, don't let that impact your overall decision to dine here. Great atmosphere, nice outdoor options when it is warm, and the inside is very nice. Had the Ragu Calabrese with spicy pork. It was very good. Lots of sauce and pork in every bite. Also tried the eggs avocado. It was creamy and tasty. Worth noting the bread and olive oil were so good. The bread appears to be made in house. The olive oil was a delight.

We called in to order the Groupon four-course for four people for pickup. The whole bag was ready in about 30 minutes. It was average busy for lunch the day before the Thanksgiving long weekend. The dishes were still warm after another 30 minutes of driving to work. We expected four with some olive oil and vinegar but not just two bread rolls. Caesar salads were good for four people. Rigatoni with red meat sauce were barely met four people. The roasted boneless lamb were tender and juicy. The tiramisu were well made and delicious, which became the best of this package.

Everything I ordered here was delicious beyond expectation. It's a little on the pricier side of things but the price is worth it- I came back to have the Cacio e Pepe another time because it was so good. The servers are seasoned and you can tell the food is good from their age and dedication to the restaurant. The ambiance is like a warm, cozy, Italian sunroom. I would definitely recommend eating outside on summer nights and watching the Dupont Circle foot traffic pass you by. Definitely coming back.

After the mayor's horrendous decision's during COVID wiped out so many businesses I am making a concerted effort to support those that survived and thrive. La Tomate is definitely a winner. I have to admit I was turned off years ago during an unimpressive restaurant week meal and I've walked past this place for years. However, one of my favorite waiters from Annie's swears by this place and I had to give another try and I am so glad I did...I've been to lunch twice this week and both times were excellent. They have a 3-course lunch with much to choose from which is reasonable at $34. Trying to eat more pescatarian lately and they didn't disappoint. I had the caesar salad, delicious branzino and sautéed spinach. I like that you can opt for an additional side vegetable instead of dessert. Great if watching your carbs! They have a soup of the day which gives such an old school country club vibe. Love it. My friend felt that a glass or wine would have also been a nice substitute for dessert...but that is not an option. The place is very cute inside with a lot of character and charm. In warmer months there is an outdoor patio. They have a series of small tables and lots of windows facing Connecticut Ave. They draw a nice sized crowd for lunch. The restaurant goes back a ways so could probably accommodate groups and there seems to be an upstairs although I did not go up. May have to consider this spot seriously for a dinner party. Started off with an Italian aperitif - Aperol Spritz - wonderful! Will have to visit for dinner soon.

The restaurant was packed , but I was alone and they found aplace for me. The Pasta Nero was fantastic! Era così delizioso!

I've been wanting to try La Tomate for several years now and I'm happy to report that they didn't disappoint. La Tomate is located in the heart of Dupont Circle and very difficult to miss because the restaurant is located on a corner.  I actually think the resturant is beautiful outside and inside. As I mentioned from the top, I really don't have anything but good things to say about La Tomate. It's very clear from the elegance of the restaurant that they aim to deliver exceptional food, ambiance and service. I ordered a pasta with bolognese and it truly was to die for. I had tiramisu for dessert and it was equally as scrumptious. I'm convinced that La Tomate is a community staple and I'm also confident they will remain as such. La Tomate is certainly the place to enjoy a solo meal or with family or lobes ones. Don't pass through Dupont Circle and forget to enjoy a meal at the incredible La Tomate.

Delightful and delicious dinner with soon to be new family members. Thoroughly enjoyed service and vibe!

La Tomate is an upper-scale Italian restaurant in DC. I would only say it's "upper-scale" because of their prices. The quality of food was good, but a little over priced. Their cocktails are $16, which was also a little more than I felt comfortable paying. Beyond their prices, our waiter was very aggressive and rude to my friends and I.

I cherish older restaurants like this that aren't like the fancy contemporary restaurants popping up all over dc. Due to the nice weather, I was able to sit outside, and I thought it was a nice touch that they provide blankets for outdoor diners. I tried the bottomless brunch for $33. Thé dishes you can choose from are delicious and so beautifully presented, it felt like I was at a much more expensive restaurant. I also liked how they didn't use a bunch of cheap (but filling) carbs for most of the dishes. Great meats, cheese, olive oil, vegetables. That said, the rigatoni was delicious and very meaty. Service is a bit slow, but Im sure there are reasons for that. Anyway, the food is so delicious it doesn't bother me that much!

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in DC. The staff is always very accommodating. Service is very prompt. The atmosphere is pleasant. The decor is nice. The food is awesome. Every thing I have ate at La Tomate has been amazing.

If you're looking for delicious, traditional Italian dishes, pleasant surroundings, and good service, La Tomate is the right choice! Their Caesar salad is the best I've ever had. The tables are arranged such that the noise from other patrons does not drown out conversation. In winter, the elegant, pendant lights over the bar lend a cozy atmosphere inside, and in summer there is patio dining outside. My husband and I hosted a dinner for 12, and the proprietress worked closely with us to be sure we were getting what we wanted. The guests had three appetizers and three entrees to choose from. I requested the Caesar salad and the same dessert for everyone. We chose a white and red wine to be served with dinner. We thought the tab was quite reasonable.

Good food. Great service. Pasta was fresh and very well made. Far better than what I expected.