Casual and elegant at the same time, this Italian Bar and Restaurant offers a decent menu. We enjoyed the Tomato Basil Soup being vegetarians. It hit the right taste buds with its flavours. I found the soup with a garlic bread in the side quite filling as an early evening starter. You can come here for a good enlivening change.
Arash Etemadi
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August 06, 2023
This is a small hidden gem in this neighborhood. There are not many dining options within walking distance from Kennedy Center, and most are overpriced or low quality. The food here is amazing and the drinks are delicious. Since it is a small restaurant with a few staff members, services can feel slow at times, but they try their best to overcome this by hospitality. Definitely recommended.
Dominic Bianco
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June 08, 2024
Calamari was a little over cooked but still good. Great little place for some awesome Italian food. I’m Italian and from NYC. SO I KNOW ITALIAN. This is slightly different but on a good way. I would say the best Italian food I’ve had since I moved to Virginia.
Abdullah. A. Alhuzaymi
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December 30, 2023
"Matera Italian, delivers a fine dining experience worth savoring. Booking a table in advance is a smart move. The chicken wings were a flavorful starter, and their famous shrimp dish was a highlight of the evening. The attention to detail in both presentation and taste elevates the dining experience. For those seeking a refined and delightful dinner, Materna is a definite recommendation!
Cathy R
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June 13, 2024
Last night we had a lovely bottle of wine. Unfortunately we were overcharged from what the menu we were given said. The server did make the adjustments fir calamari and the wine. Check your bill carefully if your goal.
Casual and elegant at the same time, this Italian Bar and Restaurant offers a decent menu. We enjoyed the Tomato Basil Soup being vegetarians. It hit the right taste buds with its flavours. I found the soup with a garlic bread in the side quite filling as an early evening starter. You can come here for a good enlivening change.
This is a small hidden gem in this neighborhood. There are not many dining options within walking distance from Kennedy Center, and most are overpriced or low quality. The food here is amazing and the drinks are delicious. Since it is a small restaurant with a few staff members, services can feel slow at times, but they try their best to overcome this by hospitality. Definitely recommended.
Calamari was a little over cooked but still good. Great little place for some awesome Italian food. I’m Italian and from NYC. SO I KNOW ITALIAN. This is slightly different but on a good way. I would say the best Italian food I’ve had since I moved to Virginia.
"Matera Italian, delivers a fine dining experience worth savoring. Booking a table in advance is a smart move. The chicken wings were a flavorful starter, and their famous shrimp dish was a highlight of the evening. The attention to detail in both presentation and taste elevates the dining experience. For those seeking a refined and delightful dinner, Materna is a definite recommendation!
Last night we had a lovely bottle of wine. Unfortunately we were overcharged from what the menu we were given said. The server did make the adjustments fir calamari and the wine. Check your bill carefully if your goal.