Cafe Milano
✨ Vibe
A legendary and high-energy Georgetown institution that perfectly captures the "see-and-be-seen" DC power scene within a beautiful, intimate, and star-studded setting.
🍸 Best For
Power lunches, romantic dates, celebrity spotting, upscale celebrations, wine connoisseurs.
🔥 Highlights
- A Magnet for Icons: Renowned as a premier hotspot for world leaders, diplomats, and celebrities, offering the most elite people-watching in the nation's capital.
- Exquisite Italian Artistry: Features elevated classics such as stuffed zucchini flowers with cheese, signature veal ravioli, and beautifully presented seafood pastas.
- Impeccable Service: Boasts a world-class service team known for providing attentive, friendly, and professional hospitality that ensures a memorable experience.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- As one of DC's most popular dining destinations, making a reservation in advance is highly recommended to secure your table.
- The atmosphere is sophisticated and upscale, making it the perfect venue to dress in your finest attire.
🔄 Weekly Events
🥂 Sunday Brunch
Enjoy a sophisticated Sunday brunch featuring authentic Italian cuisine and a specialized brunch menu in a setting reminiscent of a stylish Milan boutique.
📰 In the News
Cafe Milano returns to Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla
Cafe Milano is bringing its signature Italian dining and Georgetown elegance to the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla for a pop-up event from January 16–19, 2026. The experience features the prestigious D.C. restaurant’s renowned hospitality and classic dishes at the resort's Bamboo Bar & Grill.
Winter Restaurant Week Featuring 17 Georgetown Locations
Cafe Milano is participating in the 2026 Winter Restaurant Week in Georgetown from January 19 through January 25. The restaurant is offering special three-course menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner as part of the neighborhood-wide culinary event.
Maga has taken DC power dining to a whole new level
Cafe Milano remains a central fixture in Washington D.C.'s power dining scene, particularly favored by senior Trump administration officials and figures like Robert Kennedy Jr. and Scott Bessent. Located in the historic Georgetown district, the restaurant is highlighted for its enduring status as a high-society hub where the political elite gather for Italian cuisine in a refined setting.
Obama, Biden Dine Separately in D.C.
Cafe Milano serves as a premier social hub for Washington D.C.'s political elite, recently hosting former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden for simultaneous but separate dinners. This Georgetown institution is renowned as a 'power table' where diplomats, journalists, and high-ranking officials gather, maintaining its reputation for high-profile sightings and political networking.
Café Milano continues to be Georgetown's star-studded dining hotspot
Cafe Milano remains a legendary Georgetown institution known for its high-profile clientele, including presidents, diplomats, and celebrities. The menu features elevated Italian classics such as veal ravioli and Wagyu short ribs, alongside specialty pizzas and an extensive international wine list.
Recent Reviews from Google
Amazing experience at Cafe Milano, authentic Italian food, amazing atmosphere and unmatched service. Candido and the staff made us feel welcome since the beginning and helped us prepare a fantastic...
We had a great lunch here. The Milano salad was super fresh, the bruschetta was delicious, and both pastas were solid—the seafood pasta full of flavor (but knocked food to 4 because it’s a lemon pasta...
Cafe Milano has a great vibe - highly recommend for a fun night out in Georgetown. The food, decor and service are all good - but nothing to write home about. This place is all about the atmosphere....
We had a great experience with this restaurant. We haven’t reservation and in a lunch time the administrator found free table for our family. Firstly the menu looks fancy, but the food is great! You...
I think the place is small, which is why it's so noisy, since you can practically sit shoulder to shoulder. The service is impeccable, and the food is like any other good restaurant, but the...
