DuPont Italian Kitchen
Category: Happy Hour Spots, Italian, Romantic
Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
Price:
Address: 1637 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
✨ Vibe
A beloved 40-year neighborhood landmark and LGBTQ institution, this Dupont Circle staple blends rustic Italian warmth with a high-energy community spirit along the bustling 17th Street corridor.🍸 Best For
Happy Hour, Authentic Italian Dining, LGBTQ+ Community Hub, Karaoke & Drag Performances, People-Watching.🔥 Highlights
- Culinary Soul: Recently ranked as one of the top Italian restaurants in D.C. by Tripadvisor, the kitchen serves up "sacredly honest" classics like velvet-textured Cacio e Pepe, wood-fired pizzas, and fresh seafood.
- The Iconic DIK Bar: The legendary upstairs space is a sanctuary for nightlife lovers, featuring high-energy karaoke nights, drag events, and prime views of local celebrations.
- 17th Street Patio: The popular outdoor seating area offers the perfect vantage point for neighborhood energy, complemented by a sophisticated wine list and refreshing cocktails.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Take advantage of the daily Happy Hour featuring $8 margaritas and excellent wine selections in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
- The venue is currently expanding its storied legacy with the opening of "Dupont Cantina" next door, adding a fresh Mexican menu to its classic Italian offerings.
📰 In the News
Dupont Italian Kitchen Washington DC
DuPont Italian Kitchen is a long-standing community staple in Washington D.C.’s Dupont Circle that offers a welcoming atmosphere, wood-fired pizzas, and homestyle pasta dishes. The venue features a popular outdoor seating area on 17th Street and an upstairs bar known for karaoke, drag events, and prime views of local celebrations.
DIK Bar cements its status as LGBTQ institution, prepares to expand
DuPont Italian Kitchen, a long-standing LGBTQ institution in Washington, D.C., is expanding its presence on 17th Street by opening Dupont Cantina in the adjacent former Malbec space. The new venture offers a casual Mexican menu featuring tacos and margaritas to complement the original restaurant's classic Italian fare and its storied 40-year history as a community hub.
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Washington, D.C., according to Tripadvisor | Coffee-break
Dupont Italian Kitchen is ranked as one of the top Italian restaurants in Washington, D.C., according to Tripadvisor data. The venue maintains a 4 out of 5 rating based on hundreds of reviews and is recognized for offering a quality dining experience within a mid-range price bracket.
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Washington, D.C., according to Tripadvisor
DuPont Italian Kitchen is recognized as one of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Washington, D.C., according to Tripadvisor data. The venue maintains a four-star rating and is noted for offering a mid-range dining experience in the city's competitive culinary scene.
Recent Reviews from Google
There’s a kind of sacred honesty in simplicity. A refusal to bend to trends, to over-garnish, to gild the lily with foam or flamboyance. DuPont Italian Kitchen, tucked into the pulsing rhythm of...
Quaint little Italian place. Food was pretty decent. Wine was excellent. Service was great. Stop by if you're in the area but sit inside. Mosquitoes are bad in DC for some reason.
Never a disappointing experience at Dupont Italian Kitchen. Warm and welcoming ... from top management Michael and Tony to the wait and kitchen staff! Just came back from a late lunch - calamari,...
Delicious food, great atmosphere. I got the salmon and sauvignon blanc and loved it. Excellent service. All 5 of us loved our meals and experience. We will definitely be coming back soon!
Just went by myself for early dinner and a couple of Happy Hour beverages. It was not busy, but food took a while to come out. Once received it tasted very good and portion was good but maybe a little...
