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Great Memories, But Service Has Gone Downhill
Filomena used to be our favorite spot in town, but our visit yesterday completely changed that. The first time we came here, we were so impressed by the service that we told ourselves it was one of the best dining experiences we’d ever had and that
Insane all the way from the service, food and place.
We lucked out as the UBER dropped us off in front of this place as we were hungry. What a Gem, NOT to be missed. Laurent
I gave never had better Italian food in my life.
From the appetizer, Caesar salad, chicken Parmesan and cannoli were all excellent. The star of the show was the Gnocchi that my wife ordered. Light fluffy pillows of heaven. They are a must. The server was very prepared, made excellent recommendatio
The food is amazing and authentic.
The ambiance itself is a bit cramped and uncomfortable. Also, our waiter was a little off but not rude (just to let you guys know that's normal there).
Absolutely loved my experience at Filomena Ristorante! The
Absolutely loved my experience at Filomena Ristorante! The ambiance is warm, elegant, and full of charm -- it feels like stepping right into Italy. The pasta was authentic and incredibly fresh, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable for the qual
The holidays decorations are everywhere.
Beautifully done for Halloween. This is the best authentic Italian food I have ever had. The wait staff helped me down the stairs an were there to help me. The food came very quick. The food was flavorful and had large portions.
Loved the experience .
.. a decade ago. Gnocchi with broccoli ... was straight-up Applebees quality. Cod with tomatos was bland. Pasta sauce was awful. Made a reservation ... and got one of the worst tables in the house. Overpriced and overhyped. So many better Italian re
The food is breaking the delicious scale.
Everything I tried was a 12/10. The red lighting makes this very intense.
Excellent food, fantastic personnel concierge like service
Excellent food, fantastic personnel concierge like service and warm friendly atmosphere
We had a fantastic early dinner celebrating our daughter's
We had a fantastic early dinner celebrating our daughter's 13th birthday! From the moment they sat us they made her feel extra special by wishing her a happy birthday and then singing to her at the end of our meal. All of their spooky decor was
Down the road in Georgetown we stopped in for a quick
Down the road in Georgetown we stopped in for a quick restaurant week deal. A family style restaurant feels like Nonnas home and the food taste just like her cooking. As you can see we ordered the whole menu basically but everything was great. When w
Disappointed and uncomfortable experience My wife and I
Disappointed and uncomfortable experience My wife and I were really looking forward to trying this Italian restaurant, but our experience was unfortunately very disappointing mainly due to the service. Our waiter, NICO, showed a noticeable differen
Everything was amazing service,food, dessert.
I had the strawberry cheesecake for dessert and in was amazing. Also they have the best mozzarella sticks.
An all star restaurant in the heart of Georgetown.
Very elegant space and top tier customer service. I love the aesthetics of the interior design and I enjoyed their calamari, meatballs, and cocktails during a nice girls out on a Friday evening. It is not budget friendly but definitely worth it for a
Pretty much a classic Italian restaurant with big portions
Pretty much a classic Italian restaurant with big portions and creamy rich sauces and a shot of fancy shmancy digestive at the end. Did I mention the portions are huge, save for the ravioli as it seems to be written in some unwritten bible on Italian
Food and service
Food and service were superb . Tim the host and Tony our server were super nice , professional . This restaurant is very busy and we were running 20 to 30 mins late and Tim was very accommodating. Tony our server recommended our food and wine and it
Never disappoints! The pasta is fresh and flavorful, the
Never disappoints! The pasta is fresh and flavorful, the sauces are perfect, and the atmosphere feels like a little piece of Italy. The staff is warm and welcoming -- every visit feels special. A must-visit!
We stopped by this popular spot, but honestly--it gave
We stopped by this popular spot, but honestly--it gave major tourist vibes. The Insalata di Polpo had a nice flavor, though I was expecting a bit more char to make it shine. The Caesar salad could've used a heavier hand with the salt; the dressi
Outstanding
Out of all the places in the world to eat, Filomena’s is hands down my favorite. The experience is wonderful from beginning to end. I highly recommend this establishment.
Honestly this place is very overrated.
I made reservations for my birthday to go with a group of friends. We all ordered something different and were able to try each other dish. The food wasn't that impressive. It lacked flavor and I believe that there are other better tasting Itali
Amazing amazing place!! The staff are so sweet.
Our waiter helped us navigate the menu, and weight out options!! Also the atmosphere is awesome! During Halloween they have their decorations up and it's so much fun! Absolutely love coming to this restaurant. Their food is so fresh, flavorful a
Food is good.
Loved the bread basket, arroncini, and our chicken entrees. Portions are very big. Decor and ambiance are super fun. Dessert wines at the end were a nice touch. Service was a little unfriendly thus deducting a star. I would return.
My partner and I were in D.
C. for the first time and wanted to try some of the city's best food, and heard great things about Filomena. We showed up slightly under-dressed compared to the rest of the crowd because we had been doing some tourist things prior, but we didn
Don't fall in this Tourist Trap!
Filomena may have a long-standing reputation, but my experience was nothing short of disappointing. The atmosphere felt more theatrical than authentic, complete with a “paid Nonni” rolling ravioli in the window — more spectacle than substance.
The ambiance here is quirky.
Feels very upscale, with Halloween type vibes. The service was impeccable. My only complaint is the prices. I ordered one dish- gluten free pasta with marinara, sausage, peppers and onion. It was $56. It was delicious- and just as good as a neighborh
Excellent Hefty portions, fresh ingredients, tantalizing
Excellent Hefty portions, fresh ingredients, tantalizing flavorful dishes, outstanding presentation Par excellence
Gnocchi was amazing and same with the veal! Loved the
Gnocchi was amazing and same with the veal! Loved the ambiance it was dark and sophisticated. Service was fast and attentive.
Came here for the ravioli after hearing they are the
Came here for the ravioli after hearing they are the largest and the most delicious in the DMV. We ordered the lobster ravioli and the special seafood ravioli. They were delicious! The red wine selection was also impressive. The service was friendl
Found this place on yelp and decided to give it a shot
Found this place on yelp and decided to give it a shot because of the high reviews. Solid place to get your italian fix but nothing stood out. They had a person in the front, next to the main entrance making fresh pasta which was pretty cool. Por
Wow ! What can I say about this place ! The Ambience is
Wow ! What can I say about this place ! The Ambience is beautiful! I like how they decorate its top tier . Had great service and the food was amazing ! A great place for a birthday or anniversary. Also you might see a celebrity or two !
It has been A great pleasure of mine having been A patron
It has been A great pleasure of mine having been A patron of this fabulous Restaurant, words seem to small, in describing what this wonderful place means to me, I have been going there for at least twenty eight years, Joanna is a Lovley human being a
Great food and large portions make the price worth it! It's
Great food and large portions make the price worth it! It's family style. The waiters were very friendly and proud of their service.
The food is amazing-large portions and so delicious!!
The food is amazing-large portions and so delicious!! Unique ambiance-always quite lively. This is a long time favorite that we've been going to for over 25 years. Never disappoints.
Good atmosphere.
Really enjoyed the food I had. The shrimp and lobster pizza was great as well as the lasagna I had the time before. Service was great and had a large party that enjoyed it as well. Not sure if there's an elevator or 2nd entrance but be prepared
Don't miss this restaurant!
The best Italian restaurant I have ever experienced! The servings are large enough to share. The service is excellent. The venue is beautiful, waiters top-notch, and seating hosts/hostesses top-notch.
Experienced Filomena a few times but won't return.
We've eaten at Filomena a couple of times in the past and this experience was just ok. Even though it was a Thursday night, no Italian ladies were making tortellini in the window. The cesear salad was good and HUGE. On the other hand, the rav
Good for family dinner
Lobster linguini and mushroom tortellini were our favorites. Portions are huge; enough for two meals. Loud and packed on the night we went. They were able to accommodate our schedule change for an earlier seating.
Good but touristy
Food was good and the staff were friendly, but I think this place may be a little over hyped. I got the La Famiglia and it was good, but after hearing about this place for years, I expected better. I also tried the calamari and the strawberry pistach
Meh
It was ok. Not the amazing experience everyone claims, especially for the price. It’s downstairs off the street and there is no way for anyone who is differently - abled to actually get to the restaurant. The highlights of the meal were the bread
Not italian, not fun
Maybe the noisiest restaurant i’ve ever been in (you hardly hear the waiter when ordering) and the food is nothing spécial. They failed the lasagne test (iorder the lasagnes, if they’re not good, it is not really an italian restaurant.) Consider
Great food and family friendly
Filomena Ristorante has been a DC landmark since 1983, known for its cozy old‑world décor, from vintage pasta‑making windows to holiday displays that feel like Grandma’s house—on steroids . Upon arrival you’re greeted by a “Pasta Ma
Amazing and delicious
The staff were very friendly and the service was great and the food was spectacular the atmosphere is also quite fun and interesting
I had my birthday dinner here this past weekend and it was
I had my birthday dinner here this past weekend and it was some of the best, most authentic Italian food I've had in a restaurant. The portions are enormous to begin with; I had enough food for two days. It was well seasoned and cooked to perfection.
We have been coming here for over 12 years and always love
We have been coming here for over 12 years and always love everything we order. My favorite dish is the Linguini Cardinale (with capellini). I could eat this meal everyday. The veal parm is also amazing, as well as the Sunday sauce and cannelloni. Se
pros beautiful atmosphere, great service, and a historical
pros beautiful atmosphere, great service, and a historical restaurant in dc! cons: the italian food is honestly overpriced (30-50 an entree for pasta 60+ for seafood). although the portions are good, the food itself isn't that yummy. maybe i am b
The food was incredible and the service was truly special.
The location makes the experience truly special.
Lovely Italian spot-best in DC!
I went with a group of friends on a weekday around 3pm. Even at that time, the restaurant had a good amount of people in it. I would recommend making a reservation if you would like to go on the weekends or evenings. The complementary bread was absol
Where do I start.
...The service is so amazing it's spooky... The place was jammed packed on a hot Saturday afternoon. Hostess and waiters were extremely nice and efficient. I was afraid due to sometimes, when you go to packed places the quality of food and portion si
Must eat in DC
The most charming atmosphere - and best American-Italian comfort food. Crazily generous servings. The lobster ravioli had so much fresh lobster in huge chunks in that it must have taken almost a whole lobster. Great for big kids. Do not miss out on t
We visited for my daughter's birthday and it was great!
We visited for my daughter's birthday and it was great! Plentiful portions and professional service. Had a hiccup being seated, but everything else was great!
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