Dupont Italian Kitchen

4.5

174 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Great for outdoor dining

In the mood for some fresh homemade Italian food? Dupont Italian Kitchen has been serving up fresh homemade Italian dishes since 1986. We offer great food, unbeatable prices, and we’re conveniently located in the heart of Dupont Circle. Stop by and visit us.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Global, International
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(202) 328-3222
Website
http://dupontitaliankitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Let Dupont Italian Kitchen make your next special event one to remember. With a private dining space located on our second floor, you and your guests can enjoy our fresh homemade Italian dishes while relaxing in our warm, comfortable atmosphere.

Location
1637 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
17th & R Street NW
Parking details
Street parking only.
Public transit
Dupont Italian Kitchen is conveniently located in the heart of Dupont Circle on the corner of 17th & R Streets NW. Located 3 blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro station on the Red line.
Entertainment
KaraokeTuesday 9:00 PM- 1:30 AMFriday & Saturday 10:30 PM -2:30 AM
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bottomless Brunch
$22.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Bottomless Mimosa Blood Mary, Sangria and vodka

Offers

Dupont Italian Kitchen Happy hour experience
Multiple dates available
Mon - 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM,Wed - Thu - 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM,Fri - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come and join us for happy hour on our outdoor patio

Garlic Bread$4.00
Garlic Bread Bruschetta$10.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Basil
Fried Calamari$14.00
Mozzarella Sticks$10.00
Mussels$14.00
Peppers, Red Onion, Cilantro & Wine Sauce
Caprese Salad$9.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Basil
Fried Brussel Sprouts$10.00
With Bacon
Soup of the Day$8.00
Arancini$12.00

Salads

Mixed Green Salad$7.00
Caesar Salad$8.00
- For Two$11.00
Mediterranean Salad$12.00
Mixed greens, feta cheese, red onions, carrots, kalamata olives, tomatoes, & lemon dressing
Arugula Salad$12.00
Goat cheese, tomatoes, red onions, & lemon dressing

Entrees

Eggplant Parmigiana$21.00
Chicken Parmigiana$23.00
Chicken Milanese$22.00
Topped with arugula salad
Chicken Marsala$23.00
Mushrooms & marsala wine sauce, over pasta
Chicken Francaise$23.00
Garlic & lemon sauce, over pasta
Cajun Chicken & Sausage$25.00
Spinach & creamy cajun sauce, over pasta
Pork Cutlet Piccata$24.00
Capers and lemon sauce, over pasta
Lasagna$21.00
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo$25.00

Seafood

Seafood Pasta$25.00
Shrimp, calamari, and mussels in a red clam sauce
Calamari$21.00
Marinara sauce, over pasta
Linguini$21.00
With mussels and clam sauce
Grilled Salmon$25.00
Capers & lemon sauce served with pasta & vegetable

Homemade Pasta

Penne with Tomatoes, Basil and Vodka Cream Sauce$18.00
Gnocchi$21.00
Meat sauce or marinara sauce
Fettuccini Alfredo$19.00
Ravioli Cheese Alfredo$21.00
Ravioli Cheese$20.00
Tortellini Vodka cream sauce$19.00
Marinara$16.00
Creamy Pesto Sauce$18.00
Bolognese$19.00
Sun Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, Capers, Garlic, & Olive Oil$18.00
Puttanesca$18.00
Black olives, capers, & marinara
Penne$18.00
With tomatoes, basil, and vodka cream sauce
Linguini Carbonara$20.00
Cacio de Pepe$18.00

From the Grill

100% Angus Beef - Served with French fries

NY Steak$24.00
- 8 oz$23.00
Pesto Burger$19.00
Fresh mozzarella and grilled tomatoes
Classic Burger$14.00
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onion, French Fries
Grilled Chicken Pesto Sandwich$19.00
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Grilled Tomatoes, French Fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$14.00
Arugula, Tomatoes, French Fries

Handmade Pizza

Toppings: Pepperoni, Sausage, Beef, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Ham, Black Olives Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Capers, Basil, Red Peppers, Anchovies - Small $1.50 | Large $2

Arugula Pizza$18.00
Fresh tomatoes, goat & mozzarella cheese, red onions. Topped with arugula salad
Greek Pizza$18.00
Grilled chicken, feta cheese, spinach, kalamata olives, & red onions
Build Your Own Pie
- Small (9 Inch)$9.00
- Large (14 Inch)$15.00

What 174 people are saying

Dupont Italian Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Great for outdoor dining
District of Columbia
Neighborhood gem
District of Columbia
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dupont Italian Kitchen delights with "amazing service" and "delicious food," particularly its "outstanding pasta dishes and tiramisu." The restaurant is praised for its "friendly and efficient service" and "comfortable, welcoming ambiance." While some dishes could use improvement, it remains a "local gem" with "great prices" and a "wonderful atmosphere."

174 Reviews

J
JoyLynn
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Perfect for a date for two! Staff is really nice and seated us quickly. Food was delicious (it always is)!
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Becky VIP
Dallas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were looking for a spur of the moment local spot. Found good reviews on Open Table and they were right!!! It was delicious!!! Friendly service, great location, and affordable.
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Marquez
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
#DIT is very non-commercial. It is Very Unique. The food was GREAT & our waitstaff were friendly! My friend & I had the brussel sprouts and calamari for our appetizers; they were FANTASTIC! My friend enjoyed the lasagna which I hear is HIGHLY recommended. I had the linguine (add shrimp) for my entree which was AMAZING! We had a GREAT experience! We’re looking forward to enjoying more experiences at #dit
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Nancy VIP
New Orleans10 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Italian food. Taste just like a meal I had in Turin, Italy. Highly recommend!
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Steve VIP
Washington DC31 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great, fast service, the pasta dishes were excellent, and the tiramisu is the best in DC.
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Steve VIP
Washington DC31 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a real neighborhood gem. The service is good, the food is great--every pasta dish is great--and the it's never too crowded but has enough diners to keep it interesting.
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Ken
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I like the chicken francais with extra lemon. it’s tasty
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Steve VIP
Washington DC31 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, great food at great prices. All of their pasta dishes are fantastic and their tiramisu is the best in DC.
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Jack
Miami6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Business Meal! The restaurant has great ambiance and the customer service was fantastic. Food was amazing, best Italian I have had in the DC Area.
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Kevin VIP
Washington DC47 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice visit to a reliable standby. Lots of good vegetarian options. Grazie!
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FAQs

Dupont Italian Kitchen offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Dupont Italian Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 328-3222.

Dupont Italian Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1637 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Cross street
17th & R Street NW
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking only.
Public transit
Dupont Italian Kitchen is conveniently located in the heart of Dupont Circle on the corner of 17th & R Streets NW. Located 3 blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro station on the Red line.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
KaraokeTuesday 9:00 PM- 1:30 AMFriday & Saturday 10:30 PM -2:30 AM
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://dupontitaliankitchen.com/
Phone number
(202) 328-3222
Catering
Please contact us for more information.
Private party facilities
Let Dupont Italian Kitchen make your next special event one to remember. With a private dining space located on our second floor, you and your guests can enjoy our fresh homemade Italian dishes while relaxing in our warm, comfortable atmosphere.

Dupont Italian Kitchen

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Bottomless Brunch