Opening hours
Closed · opens 2:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in Washington: 12:36 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (202) 450-1292 to confirm.
Location & directions
2309 18th Street NorthwestWashington, DC 20009
About La Grotta
La Grotta is an Italian restaurant you'll find at 2309 18th Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia. Our Washington guide covers 2,052 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
La Grotta is open 6 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM (closed Monday). It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
You can visit for dine-in.
Phone: (202) 450-1292.
Quick facts
- Category
- Italian Restaurant
- Address
- 2309 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
- Phone
- (202) 450-1292
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Italian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared La Grotta’s weekday schedule with 47 other Italian restaurants in Washington. On a typical weekday it opens at 2:00 PM, close to the local norm of 12:00 PM and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 98% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 68 hours a week, 6 hours more than the local median of 63. 83% of Italian restaurants in Washington open on Sundays, and La Grotta is one of them.
Compared with 47 other Italian restaurants in Washington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Italian restaurants in District of Columbia
Based on 6 menus with 186 priced items from Italian restaurants in District of Columbia, the median menu item costs $22.50, and half of all items are priced between $15.00 and $29.00.
We don’t have La Grotta’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Italian restaurants in District of Columbia typically charge.
Calculated from 6 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of La Grotta there are 111 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 466 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (89), Cafes & Coffee (62), Mexican & Tex-Mex (31), and Pizza (31).
Competition is strong: 19 other Italian restaurants are within a mile and 62 within three miles. The closest is Retrobottega, < 0.1 mi away.
219 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsDan's Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianHimalayan Heritage< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiShibuya Eatery< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexJohnny Pistola's< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternThe Green Zone< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an Italian restaurant
Italian restaurants in the US span two related traditions: Italian-American cooking – red sauce, chicken parmigiana, baked ziti and generous portions that grew out of immigrant neighborhoods – and regional Italian cooking that follows the menus of Rome, Tuscany, Sicily or Emilia-Romagna more closely, often with fresh pasta made in house.
What to order
- Fresh pasta – look for dishes marked “house-made”
- Chicken or eggplant parmigiana – the Italian-American classic
- Antipasti or burrata – good for sharing at the start of the meal
- Risotto – made to order, so expect a short wait
Good to know
- Weekend dinners at popular Italian restaurants often need a reservation.
- Ask about the daily specials – fish and fresh pasta specials are often the kitchen’s best work.
- Many Italian-American restaurants offer half portions of pasta or family-style platters for groups.
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Frequently asked questions
What are La Grotta's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Saturday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Sunday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
Is La Grotta open on Sunday?
Yes, La Grotta is open on Sundays: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
Where is La Grotta located?
La Grotta is located at 2309 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009.
What is the phone number of La Grotta?
You can call La Grotta at (202) 450-1292.
Does La Grotta offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for La Grotta. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is La Grotta open late?
Yes – La Grotta is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near La Grotta?
There are 466 other places to eat and drink within a mile of La Grotta. Nearby options include Dan's Cafe (< 0.1 mi), Himalayan Heritage (< 0.1 mi), and Shibuya Eatery (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Italian restaurants near La Grotta?
19 other Italian restaurants within a mile. The closest is Retrobottega, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Italian restaurants in District of Columbia cost?
Based on 6 menus with 186 priced items from Italian restaurants in District of Columbia, the median menu item costs $22.50, and half of all items are priced between $15.00 and $29.00.
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