Rosemarino D'Italia I DuPont Circle

I really enjoyed the food and ambience here. Low lit with table lighting that was inviting. Food was freshly prepared featuring homemade pasta, sauce, and bread. Drinks were fun and matched the vibe. Service had hiccups but was friendly and good. Prices were mildly upscale but matched the quality of food. Family friendly for well behaved kids. Overall a nice Italian place that I will enjoy anytime I'm in DC.

Service and staff were welcoming and professional. We ordered some special cocktails that were refreshing. We got the garlic bread which was disappointing. But the chicken Parmesan and pasta were wonderful, fresh and tasty. Their red sauce is definitely traditional and bold. Chicken was fresh and the breading was not overpowering.

I thoroughly enjoyed the arancini, garlic bread, and saltimbocca. The latter was genuinely one of the best things I’ve eaten in recent memory. Two complaints. Firstly, it’s almost pitch black in the restaurant making it really hard to see the surroundings. That may be the ambiance they’re going for, but I didn’t like it. Also, my friend didn’t like that our server just brought us the check without asking whether or not we wanted dessert or anything else. He cited his shift being almost over which I thought was unprofessional.

This place was so great. Nice modern but intimate vibe, and it was not at all loud like some restaurants can be. The food was amazing, and the pasta is made in house.

Pretty solid experience! Really liked the risotto! Wish the rosemarino was a bit thicker! Pesto pasta was decent

I loved eating the "Mixed seafood" plate. I'm glad I didn't get the risotto options like i had originally wanted. The Mixed Seafood was filling and delicious, so much food! The risotto both options my boyfriend got and although it was DELICIOUS it was as small as a large cookie...deep...but very small. We ordered more food afterwards someplace else, my boyfriend was left starving!

What an amazing place! We were there for dinner on a weekend, and from the very beginning, as we walked in, it was a wonderful experience. The staff was so helpful and nice. Ambiance and music were great (I wish I took more photos of the place)... and the pasta was just beyond delicious. Everything tasted fresh and delicious (the bread was 🔥). There is nothing better than homemade pasta ❤️ We absolutely loved everything. Oh, and for dessert, we got the tiramisu! 100% recommend this place 👌🏻

This place is GREAT! The ambience is amazing and the staff are so nice. They make you feel like family. And to top it off it’s the best Italian food in the city. 10/10 would recommend. Perfect for a date night fells.

Really good Italian place! Truly homemade pasta. Sauces were excellent. Drinks were a little pricey but not outrageous. Nice atmosphere and great service! Would definitely go back again.

Great little discovery. Lovely service and a cool vibe. Great food and wine at a good price point for the area.

his review reflects my experience dining out with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that requires me to maintain a diet free of gluten (including cross contact). SERVICE: 3/5 stars DRINKS: 2/5 stars FOOD: 4/5 stars AMBIANCE: 3/5 stars VALUE: 3/5 stars OVERALL RATING: 3/5 stars Over the weekend, my book club visited Rosemarino d'Italia for lunch to discuss our March read. Rosemarino permits booking large parties (up to 12 attendees) online without a fee or set menu, which we appreciated. Many of us arrived slightly before our reservation, at 12:00 PM; we waited outside until the restaurant opened, then were seated immediately upon entry. Our book club took over a large table at the back of the restaurant. Once most of us had arrived, a server came over to take drink and appetizer orders. Unfortunately, the bar did not have cranberry juice on hand, so I could not order my typical Madras cocktail. Instead, I asked the bartender to make a cocktail similar in style to a lemon drop (using limoncello); it was ... not good. Too sour, not very strong, tasting of only limoncello and vodka. I only had one, which I regretted drinking from the first sip; that's what I get for trying new things. After drinks were served, our server took lunch orders. I requested the pesto pasta, prepared using gluten-free spaghetti. The runner brought my dish out and confirmed it was gluten-free (I did so, visually, as well, comparing it to the other long-pasta dishes). The pesto was delicious, and the pasta had great texture; the serving I received was more than enough for one meal. In the days following lunch, I did not experience any symptoms associated with gluten cross contact. When we received the bill, one person paid for the table, requesting reimbursement via Venmo. A 20-percent automatic gratuity was added to our bill prior to applying D.C. tax. While not indicated on the menu, my gluten-free pasta dish was assessed a $2.00 surcharge. Rosemarino d'Italia serves my favorite gluten-free pasta, so I shall return soon (probably for take-out to avoid the lackluster cocktails).

Came for my birthday and I'm leaving 3 stars because the food, the atmosphere, and service was pretty good but we got charged a $30 "cake fee" for bringing in our own cake and that would've been fine had it been explained to us we would've saved it for later but the server made it seem like they have their own desserts they have for birthdays and so we said we would take it but then he came back telling us they didn't have it so we said it was fine. We would just use what we had brought and then we got the receipt and we were confused by the "cake fee" charge so my brother went to go ask them to correct the check since we never got a cake or anything and he said they had to charge us because we brought our own dessert‍... So note to you guys don't bring a cake LOL unless it's for multiple people and worth it but this was the charge for a table of 3

I went to Rosemarino D Italia for dinner with my friends. The restaurant is dark but inviting at night. The waiter was friendly. I had the mango lina cocktail. It was light and tasty. I ordered garlic bread to start my meal. It was freshly made and seasoned well. I had the shrimp and scallops risotto for my main course. I loved the sauce. The texture of the risotto wasn't too hard or soft. The shrimp was cooked well. I wish there were a bit more scallops included, but I enjoyed the dish. I had a great experience and would like to try the fettuccine alfredo next time, as my friend said the sauce was perfectly made.

3.5 stars. Went for a little late lunch after seeing the good reviews. The whole place was almost empty and got seat easily. Ordered a ravioli and arancini, both tasted good and were very heavy on stomach. I went with a friend and we both were full after these two things. I did not like the sauce Aracini came with. The servers were not happy with the fact that we didn't order drinks. But we dont drink!

Stopped by for a late lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. Sat at the bar and was immediately handed the menus and given water. The bartender was attentive, professional, and an expert at his craft. I ordered a Peach Bellini but watched him make two Espresso Martinis for the couple sitting next to me. For those who enjoy Espresso Martinis, this is your place as they use real espresso not espresso liquor. I saw him brew the espresso at the machine himself. I ordered the homemade fried mozzarella which was everything I expected it would be. It was crunchy, ooey gooey, and perfect cheese pulley. The marinara sauce accompaniment was also homemade to perfection. Since, the establishment wasn't super busy that time of day, my Carbonara soon followed the app. The spaghetti was al dente as it should be and the sauce was luscious not rich but luscious. Overall, this was a nice establishment and experience. The staff and service-top notch. The food-piping hot, homemade (everything), fresh ingredients, and crave worthy. The ambiance- a vibe. I love how the restaurant was decorated and the openness of the establishment. Cheer to a great time!

Came here for a Saturday night dinner as we were craving Italian. Food: average- I ordered the SPICY SAUSAGE & LEEKS Housemade pasta was not cooked al dente, spicy sausage was overcooked Service: our waiter was forgetful, I had to ask multiple times for items and a water refill, we were greeted & seated immediately but below average service overall Ambiance: dark booths that seemed to cater towards groups or families Nice try but will seek out other options next time for Italian food.

Nice spot for drinks and pasta by DuPont circle. Not excessively expensive and definitely yummy. My husband enjoyed his chicken Parmesan. He likes his chicken parm on the less saucy side and this is definitely that. I got the salmon pasta and it was delicious. If you like garlic this place won't disappoint!

Delicious food. Great prices and nice staff. Awesome happy hour prices too! Definitely a great place for a good meal and ambience. Vibrant, but not too loud. Bueno!

The food and atmosphere were great! Our server was friendly and they were super accommodating towards my nut allergy. The bread was a great starter! A cute little restaurant with amazing food. You could tell it was fresh and the pasta tasted homemade! Will be returning.

Friend and I dined here for the first time before an event at the Phillips Collection. What a great "find". Small caprese salad was large enough to share. My pesto pasta was excellent with a nice garlicky flavor and good EVOO. PLUS, it was gluten free, a real treat since most restaurants don't serve gluten free pasta. Our server was helpfu and attentive. Short walk from DuPont Circle metro stop & Phillips Collection. Highly recommended.

Not bad but not great. We arrived 30 mins early for our reservation simply because the hotel bar was closed. We checked in, asked for the next available table, and sat down at the bar. We ordered 4 drinks total: 2 cocktails and 2 glasses of wine. We waited for 30 mins - still no drinks - and our table was ready before our first drinks were. Dinner service was fine - nothing to complain about. Rice balls and calamari were great. Entrees were just okay. The seafood pasta was 90% mussels. The scallops on the risotto were tiny and they only gave me 4 - I wasn't expecting diver scallops but these were laughable. Overall it was a fine experience, and we had a good time and some good food, but we likely won't be back.

Delicious Italian food in Washington DC. Adorable decor, great bruschetta and ice cold wine! We both had pasta mine was with bolognase sauce and my fiends was vodka sauce, both were delicious and served piping hot! Our server was super sweet and helpful with our selections. I would suggest going early so you can pick a great seat, we sat by the window which was amazing! My next trip to DC I will be visiting this adorable Italian Restaurant!

Late lunch at this highly rated Italian restaurant on Yelp and it did not disappoint. Pasta tasted homemade and cooked al dente. Sauces were rich and flavorful. Server was nice and efficient. Ambiance felt like an Italian nightclub. More suited for dinner than lunch. I'd definitely come back if in the DC area.

Our small group visited Rosemarino D'Italia (RDA) on our first evening in D.C. A quick Yelp search had revealed it was one of the better-rated Italian spots nearby; so we made reservations. When we arrived later (about 8 pm) they ushered us to a table and reminded us the kitchen was closing at 8:45. So we ordered as quickly as we could. (We were hungry anyways). Our waiter was friendly, and he took initial orders right away...but service would slow down considerably afterwards (we would learn more on that later). Ambiance: Sort of an odd combination of 50's lounge decor (incl red, leather chairs), modern bistro, and "artsy" (with Banksy-like drawings on the walls). I kinda liked it. As for the food: -- Apps: Their garlic bread was just fine - Small, crisp, dryish. (I can do better at home). But the fried mozzarella - with a nice dipping sauce - was enjoyed by all. Simple but well done comfort food. -- Entrees: Everyone enjoyed their meals for the most part, with a few exceptions. My daughter's gnocchi (in pesto) was perfectly cooked but over-salted. My shrimp and scallop risotto was good, but quite skimpy on the protein - There were just two tiny scallops and four medium-sized shrimp. (At least these were all cooked perfectly.) As mentioned, service was pokey after our initial greeting. Apps and cocktails took about 15 minutes to arrive. Then there was a longer-than-expected wait just to order our entrees. (And I thought they had wanted us to hurry); then there was more than a 30 minute wait to get our food. After it arrived, a few of us chatted with the waiter about it's nice appearance; and he admitted he had just prepared it in the kitchen. Wait...What? Well, I guess that explains things... I should also say I found the 9 p.m. closure very odd for a Thursday night in the bustling Dupont Circle area. We saw the staff turn away several arriving couples and groups around 8:30. (I can only assume they told them of the imminent kitchen closure). I now see RDA is open later on Fri/Sat (10 pm), but this still seems early for a city restaurant in a trendy area. Is this from understaffing? No idea. If so, other nearby spots seemed to have solved this problem. As for rating: it's somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. But I'll round down, since RDA currently enjoys a higher Yelp rating than we experienced on our visit.

My friend and I came here on a Sunday night during the dinner rush--although we almost had the whole place to ourselves. It's a beautiful interior with very attentive and kind staff. The food is pretty tasty! The bread tastes more like a sweet challah than a savory focaccia--no complaints in my book. The calamari was a little too rubbery for me, but the marinara sauce was tasty! Our entrees were great too. The primavera pasta was so light and flavorful. The sausage leeks pasta was hearty and rich. Both needed just a quick sprinkle of salt, and both could have had slightly less Al dente pasta (it had a little too much of a bite). For dessert, we had the spumoni and affogato. I loved the chocolate shell of the spumoni! The flavors were just spot on. If you're looking for a quiet and tasty meal, this is not a bad choice at all!

Great service and staff. Was served the rosemarino which gave me shellfish poisoning.

Went here for a dinner with a larger group and service was excellent. Waiter was really attentive and had a great attitude. Good ambiance inside with spacious seating. The highlight was the carbonara. It was served really hot and fresh which I loved. The flavors were great. The berry the mule cocktail was also excellent. Garlic bread was inexpensive ( $12 for 14 pieces) and a crowd pleaser. One thing to note was they do a service fee (20%) and then an option to add an additional tip.

My boyfriend made a reservation here so we could go out to dinner after he proposed. He made the reservation for 9:30pm and mentioned it was for a special occasion in the reservation notes. We arrived on time at 9:30. We stood in the doorway while two bartenders at the other end of the bar looked at us, then at each other, and then chose not to acknowledge us. After standing there for 5 minutes, eventually someone comes up and goes "just so you know the kitchen closes in 15 minutes. Reservation?" We are escorted to our table and again, as we are seated we are told again that the kitchen closes in 15 minutes. It was ABUNDANTLY clear that we were a burden. We made the 9:30 reservation because it was on option on their website. If their staff is so concerned with getting out right at 10:00- maybe stop taking reservations at 9? Needless to say we felt very rushed, and there was not even a hint of anything "special" for our special occasion. Maybe I'm being petty, but the whole atmosphere was awful. If you're looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion, avoid this place like the plague.

I was in town for a few days and had a craving for pasta and this place did not disappoint.. when I walked in it was right before they opened for dinner so I was the only customer for a little while which I loved! Food: overall 8/10 (the pasta was the star of the evening) 1. Happy hour ravioli (meat, spinach and cheese): 9/10 -you get one of each! I loved all three of them, they were made fresh, fried but not greasy and filled with just the right amount of ingredients 2. Garlic bread: 5/10- this was my least favorite item, I did not like it, the bread tasted a little stale and like they just threw some herbs together and forgot to add the garlic. 3. Pasta: 9/10- this was the highlight of the evening!! Fresh, flavorful, plentiful and simple delicious! The perfect mix of meat to noodle ratio and the noodles were definitely made in house and cooked to perfection! Overall I would highly recommending visiting and eating here! The service was great, the setting of restaurant is a little dark, moody and romantic. I enjoyed my experience here.

Visiting Washington DC with my baby gurl and she selected this location. My bestie was also on the trip with her daughters and we had a girls date night. They ordered drinks I didn't but the drinks looked pretty and were consumed quickly so I assume they were good! The food came quickly and was hot homemade and fresh! I didn't take a picture of the complimentary bread , it was so good and consumed quickly , we requested another 2 baskets! The setting of the restaurant gives you the old nostalgia of a real Italian eatery! It was cozy, clean and not far from our hotel. We took Uber because of rain but could have walked! Overall a superb experience would go again!

Hidden gem best Italian food in Dc the customer service is always great!! 10/10 definitely recommend for quiet escape from the normal Dc Restaurant scene.

We came in for an evening work dinner with a party of ~20. It's a bigger party than most places normally like to handle so were happy that Rosemarino could take us. Like most spots in DuPont, they were pretty empty for a workday evening and only had a few staff on hand. That staff shortage, plus our large party, meant that dinner took a few hours. Considering that most everyone ordered pasta, it was a long night for folks. The food, though, was quite good and our folks seemed pretty happy with their drinks. We could have benefited from another server -- one person for two tables of ten was a bit much for him to handle. Would definitely come back, though probably with a smaller group.

I was searching for Italian food while I stayed at DuPont Circle and something within walking distance. I was specifically looking for some place with Frutti De Mare. After seeing some reviews, I decided to give Rosemarino a shot. The restaurant's decor was nice- they had Italian paintings/pictures on all of the walls. It was a busy Friday and I was able to be seated within 5-10 mins. The waiter was very nice and recommend I get the garlic white wine sauce for my mixed seafood linguine. I also added a Caesar salad- which was very tasty. The dressing was definitely house made and croutons were crunchy but soft. The mixed seafood was well plated and the portion was good. Only gripe with it was the mussels and clams were very small. The shrimps were good sized. The flavor of the sauce was delicious. The waiter gave me some bread to dip into the sauce as well.

The food here was amazing. I came back three times during my 1 week conference. The staff was very friendly. I highly recommend!

Incredibly disappointed here, my girlfriend and I had a lovely time; delicious food and fun cocktails. I wouldn't normally complain about things like how the atmosphere feels like a home goods store or a five below with a slight italian theme and 2010s party music, but what truly ruined our experience was being ignored for a full hour. We both counted the minutes on our phone, a full hour. I personally wanted to dine and dash because I have worked restaurants three times the size and far busier but NEVER forgot to check on a table for an hour. Tables around us got served, and left in the time it took for someone to check on us. We were in the direct center of the room, waiting to order dessert. We didn't look done at all, by the end I had to go up to the bar to ask someone to give is the check. It's a true shame that a restaurant with a clearly experienced back of house is suffering because the front staff lack any service skill. It wasn't even busy. Again, the food is amazing, props to the bussers and cooks because they alone are the ones doing the job. If you like good food, highly recommend. If you want a timely dining experience, I'd go somewhere else.

Food and drinks were fine. Risotto was especially good. But otherwise this restaurant left me extremely disappointed because of the customer service. We had finished our food and drinks and no one came to our table for an hour. We would have liked to ordered dessert, but not a single server came to ask if we wanted anything else. They didn't even ask if we wanted the check. It wasn't until my partner went up to the bar to close out that we even got the check. I'm sure we could have left before the staff even noticed. The restaurant wasn't even that busy. My partner and I came here for a date night and we were really looking forward to our time here but unfortunately will not be back and will not recommend to friends. I'd also like to point out that I almost never make reviews, even at places with less than stellar service. It was that bad.

Good food, good service, and don't discount bar seats to engage with a creative ( and inrense) bartender.

Nice staff, nice dining area. Just that the food was slightly on the salty side to my liking. I had the scallops and shrimp risotto. Bad places would have scallops that still have the taste of frozen seafood, but these scallops were good. Overall, it was a pretty nice dining experience.

Want to start off by saying how perfectly cozy this place is. Very well decorated for Christmas and plenty of comfortable seating I got the pesto pasta, which was a good portion and cooked perfectly. My friends, who got other items were a little less satisfied but overall good. Chicken Milanese was a lacking in flavor. Service was good, they gave a free drink to the person we were celebrating.

Love this place. Amazing service, good prices and incredible food. We had the ravioli and Alfredo. The pasta and vodka sauce on the ravioli is some of the best we have ever had. Added pancetta to the Alfredo and it was the best I have ever eaten. This place is a must try!

Everting about this place was amazing. The bar tender even made me a fancy chocolate martini for dessert.

My family's in town for the extended weekend. Rosemarino came highly recommended on Yelp and we had a hankering for Italian. The food was delicious; most of us finished our plates. The Calamari starter with marinara sauce was a great sign of what was to come. We ordered Basil Pesto pasta, Chicken Parmigiana and Chicken Piccata. All dishes were so good. The dishes are served European portions so you're full but no leftovers. Service was great.

Pasta and chicken were decent, but the Marsala sauce was bright orange (?) and did not taste good. Just simply could not be classified as Marsala. The seafood pasta is entirely mussels and two shrimp.

Risotto with shrimp and scallops was nicely seasoned. Friendly staff with recommendations. I was seated at the bar and got to know my server/bartender.

Came with a reservation for 12 for lunch (for a book club). We had a nice big comfy table in the back and it was nice and quiet inside for us to be able to have conversations. The service was very solid for the large party size (20% gratuity was added to our bill, quite reasonably). Everyone enjoyed the food and this is a great place for gluten free options as well if that's an issue for someone considering dining here. I would definitely recommend for the food and for a group lunch.

The service this evening was exceptional by both bartender and servers. Checked in consistently on our table this evening despite how busy they were, the food was hot and authentic. I will definitely recommend & will definitely come back to visit them again!

I had the mixed dish pasta. It wasn't bad but nothing special. The bread was not what I'd expect from an Italian spot; kind of spongy.

Cute little restaurant with great food. Even though we did not have a reservation, they took us in. I had the Alfredo and added chicken. It was delicious. When I am in DC again, I will definitely visit this restaurant.

Ordered an expresso martini which was strong and tasty. The fried mozzarella is was a great appetizer to split with the table. Also the chicken parm was huge, if you are planning to go out after I suggest splitting it. It was well seasoned and a great Choice. The service was also great and the food came out pretty fast.

So so so friggin good. Knowledgeable servers will help you decide because you will need help. Last dinner in the District and worth the wait. Escargot was amazing. Delicious and flavorful with the cutest dish it's served. I could return just for that! I had the mixed seafood it was deep flavor, perfectly cooked pasta and plenty of muscles shrimp and scallops to enjoy. Fiancée had a chicken something I forget. She loved it though. Actually ate much of it and they got her to eat some veggies! The cannoli was a miss tho. They probably fill in the AM as the cannoli was a little stale and flavorless. The cream... no flavor at all. Thank goodness for chocolate sauce. Otherwise not something I'd eat again. However I would return for the escargot and the pasta dish that I didn't choose cause I was happy with mine I know they'll impress me again.

Researched online. Food looked good. Chose because more chances of parking away from the city. Walked in, it was empty except people at the bar. But we sat down and bar tender/ server attended us very well and very friendly. Food was great.

I've walked past this place 100's of times and never stopped to eat. It was always busy with happy people chatting, eating and drinking. And I'm generally out to eat. So, I kept walking. The pandemic has left many restaurants with excellent food empty! And the good part about that is it allows different people to partake of their food. . The lunch menu included "half" orders which means a full meal for one (I don't think they know what the word "half" means). The pasta was fresh, thick, and flavorful. It had substance and character. The eggplant parmesan was thicker than most places, well fried with a thick breading. Garlic bread was loaded with everything and an excellent way to insure that no pasta or sauce went uneaten. Even the coffee at the end of the meal stood out as better.

Great spot! New to the area. Great service and AMAZING food! If you want good Italian this is it!

This place checked all the boxes we were looking for when we made the reservation. It did not disappoint from start to finish. We arrived early to have some drinks before our dinner time. The restaurant is not large by any standards but we felt very relaxed. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We were party of five and everyone found a dish that suited them. We started with an order of calamari for the table.The batter was light and came with a side of marinara sauce. I got the chicken parmigiana, which came with a side of spaghetti. The sauce was very tasty and light. It did not over power the tase of the chicken. Some of the other dishes were shrimp Primavera, eggplant Parmesan. Everything was cooked and seasoned just right. Everyone in our group was very satisfied with their meal. DC has lots of Italian restaurants choices and Rosemarino D' Italia should definitely be on your list of one to try.

Shout-out to the Bartender for excellent service and expertise in ordering. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in town.

If you ever have a taste for fried mozzarella and a salad I highly recommend this place. It was late one night and couldn't decide on where to order form but I did a to go order and checked yelp for the best fried mozzarella and this place came up. I love the yelp order option and the food was perfect and on time. I will be back and possibly try the dine in option. No photos as I scarfed it down immediately lol

This place is the best Italian in dc, large serving and rich wonderful flavors! You must try the fried mozzarella as an app. My favorite dish is the scallops and mushroom risotto!