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Dino's Grotto
(Now Closed)Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Wine Bar$$$$
U-Street, Washington
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Behrad EatsFebruary 15, 2016An excellent brunch option is the Risotto w/Arugula & Chantarelle made with foraged wild chanterelle, local arugula, carnaroli rice, white wine, butter, olio, 24 month reggiano, & veggie stock.
Great Italian food in a relaxed environment! Enjoy dinner upstairs or Take a seat at the bar downstairs and tell Fabian to make you whatever he pleases! I swear you'll like it!
Carleigh SmithMay 28, 2014Sit at the bar downstairs (so you can snack on the pickled bar snacks) and chat with Fabian and Justine at the bar. The pickled green tomatoes are addicting. Try the seafood salad, lamb and sausage.
Alison BurttFebruary 2, 2015We LOVE Dino's. The apps/mains are amazing. The whole laid-back vibe is super appealing. The one gripe we have is that the desserts are a consistent train-wreck. Too much, too bland, and just wrong.
Christopher Ede-CaltonJanuary 13, 2019Food is fairly priced, and delicious. Feels like home atmosphere. Kind staff and beautiful plated food.
- Behrad EatsFebruary 15, 2016The beautiful and delicious Cauliflower Gratinare is a great first course for brunch.
RyanAugust 9, 2015Loud to the point you really can't have a conversation. But food is pretty good and staff friendly, so it's probably worth trying it out. Tasting menu is a solid deal.
Great Italian food. All day happy hour on Sunday. Try the deviled eggs and the pork belly.
Anthony BeharryAugust 21, 2016The brunch menu was awesome..i had octopus to start and a crispy duck leg #bestduckinDC
Elisa C.March 22, 2015great bottomless brunch. their version of the eggs bennedict was original and amazing.
The Ric Flair cocktail is a negroni/old fashioned hybrid, and highly recommended.
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Sustainable, local, traditional & rustic Italian w/great booze, wine & beers. Passionate!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(202) 686-2966
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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- 9.1
"Incredible selection of any cuisine available. Such a fun space with so many vendors and places to relax, eat, and socialize."
Valerie S - 9.1
"Shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, Oysters Rockefeller, Provençal seafood stew, wood grilled cheeseburger, onion straws clam chowder, ice cream, shrimp and grits, breads, butterscotch pot de creme"
Kimberly Brooks - 9.1
"Try the Bao's you will like them. The Maketto Chicken is very good. Ask them to go light on the house sauce it is sweet."
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- 9.1
"Really cool place for a show. Try to get there early for the upstairs stools. Overall, very fun! Bathrooms were also very clean (at least early on)."
Melissa Goodnight - 7.9
"Try the Turkey Florentine Burger - Love the Turkey burger!"
Nakeva (Photography) Corothers - 9.0
"Simple, fantastic cocktails. ‘nough said. Love this place."
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