Alta Strada Embassy Row

2.8 (1008)

$30 and under

Italian

1600 Rhode Island Ave NW , Washington, DC 20036

About this restaurant

Good for business meals

Discover Alta Strada Embassy Row, where the flavors of Italy come alive in the heart of Washington, D.C. Created by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schlow, this elegant Italian restaurant offers a refined dining experience.

Alta Strada was conceived by James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michael Schlow, opening its doors in Wellesley, Massachusetts in 2005. Since then, it has expanded to Washington DC, Connecticut, Northern Virginia, and Boston's Logan International Airport.

Each location channels Chef Schlow's dedication to all things Italian, offering a refined dining experience where guests can enjoy delicious, authentic Italian food, an expertly selected wine list, and the kind of warm and friendly service that exemplifies genuine Italian hospitality.

Alta Strada has become more than just a restaurant—it’s a cherished part of its communities, a beloved destination for those seeking an authentic, upscale Italian dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 448-8005
Website
http://www.altastradarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Schlow
Catering
From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to Alta Strada. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember. To learn more about catering please email info@altastradadc.com.
Private party facilities
From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to us. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1600 Rhode Island Ave NW , Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Embassy Row
Cross street
Located inside the Hilton Canopy Hotel, we are located on Scott Circle.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are steps for the Dupont Circle Metro as well as the Farragut Square Metro
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

CAESAR SALAD$15.00
organic romaine, garlicky breadcrumbs, parm
PROSCIUTTO SAN DANIELE$16.00
arugula, evoo, pistachio, crostini
FRIED CALAMARI RHODE ISLAND STYLE$19.00
hot peppers, lemon, parsley, spicy tomato basil dipping sauce
CREAMY BURRATA$17.00
ripe tomatoes, basil, evoo, warm bread
NONNA'S MEATBALLS$17.00
whipped ricotta, san marzano tomato, parm, parsley
ARUGULA SALAD$16.00
shaved mushrooms, truffle, lemon, red onion, parm
SHRIMP SCAMPI$22.00
garlic, white wine, lemon, fresh herbs, crostini

Pasta

SPAGHETTI AGLIO OLIO E POMODORO (AOP)$25.00
RIGATONI ALLA VODKA$26.00
SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE$25.00
CAVATELLI$26.00
garlic, broccoli, pancetta, hot pepper
GNOCCHI$28.00
spicy fennel sausage ragu, fresh peas, pecorino
FETTUCCUBE$29.00
spicy shrimp "fra diavolo"
TAGLIATELLE$28.00
wild mushrooms, truffle, parm

Entrees

CHICKEN MILANESE$29.00
arugula, tomato, red onion, lemon, evoo
CHICKEN PARM$29.00
san marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, broccoli aglio e olio
PORK TENDERLOIN "MARSALA"$35.00
wild mushrooms, pas, onions, roasted potatoes
MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO$39.00
artichokes, zucchini, tomato, fennel, lemon, capers
PAN SEARED SALMON$36.00
corn, asparagus, tomato, lemon, chives
MAMA ZECCA'S EGGPLANT PARM$27.00
NY STRIP STEAK "TUTTO PEPPE"$52.00
broccoli aglio e olio, peppercorn sauce, fries

What 1,008 people are saying

Alta Strada Embassy Row reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

2.8

2.8 based on recent ratings

2.9Food
3.0Service
3.5Ambience
3.1Value

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1,002 Reviews

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heather
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined on January 23, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was great. However it was a dead night in the restaurant and the food took a very very long time to come out. We have no idea who our server was because about 3 different people came to our table each of which told us they were not our server. Then when she did finally come over at the end of our meal took an exceptionally long time again to cash us out and bring the cars back. Disappointing how bad service can ruin a good meal.
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Enrique
Seattle2 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 18, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The operating hours are wrong. I made a reservation, which OpenTable confirmed, for Sunday at 2pm and it was closed, I had to find another place to go.
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DON
Washington DC11 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 15, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
VERY QUITE WITH ONLY 3 TABLES OCCUPIED. FOOD WAS GOOD BUT VEGGIES CAME OUT COLD. SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT. A TAD EXPENSIVE.
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Renee
Philadelphia7 reviews
1.0
Dined on January 14, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant does not exist! You need to remove it from your listing.
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Ralf Gold
Miami17 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Achtung: Restaurant existiert aktuell nicht mehr!
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Casey
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on October 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A quiet and spacious venue with tasty burgers and delicious Americanos.
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Marco Gold
Atlanta27 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great find ! Inside a boutique hotel , the restaurant has a very nice relaxed atmosphere , along with a lounge with firepit Pizzas and caponata were great , nice porti one too Bartender took great care of all my needs
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Arvind Gold
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant can be accessed from within the Hilton property had a nice ambiance. The food is what you would expect from a good Italian restaurant. The wine list was sufficient. The service, however, left a lot to be desired. The menu had no specials and the waiter ‘forgot’ to bring us the “world famous” garlic bread appetizer that we ordered. We finally got it after our main course was served and after multiple reminders. The shrimp pasta dish we ordered didn’t have the shrimp and they had to take it back and re-serve it with the shrimp a second time! The waiters were so keen to clear the table that they asked my wife if she was done eating despite seeing her working on the dinner! On the whole the service was terrible and not worth the cost of this dinner. What made it worse was the total lack of empathy from the waiters and the manager. Needless to say, we will not return.
Alta Strada Embassy RowResponded on October 15, 2025
Good morning Arvind, I am so sorry to learn of your disappointing visit to Alta Strada. Please let me assure you that our goal is to provide world class food, beverage and gracious hospitality. To hear that your experience was lacking on the latter is disheartening. I would love to connect with you and have a quick chat so that I might get a better understanding of how we could have done better by you. I am going to message you separately with my contact information. Again, I am so sorry that we let you down. I hope that we will be able to learn from our missteps and my biggest regret is that our education had to come at your expense. I hope that you give us the opportunity to make this right. Respectfully, Jason Rondeau Director of Operations
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Aniello
Washington DC20 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a hidden gem. Excellent service and food. Really impressed. Was our first time at this restaurant. Would go back again. Exceptional!
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Beth Gold
Philadelphia28 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Dinner was great. The food was delicious and the ambience is cool and calming. The service was good. I
1 person found this helpful

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 448-8005
Website
http://www.altastradarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Schlow
Catering
From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to Alta Strada. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember. To learn more about catering please email info@altastradadc.com.
Private party facilities
From celebratory dinners, to business meetings, or cocktail receptions, leave the event planning to us. A dedicated staff will ensure your guests an event to remember.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1600 Rhode Island Ave NW , Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Embassy Row
Cross street
Located inside the Hilton Canopy Hotel, we are located on Scott Circle.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are steps for the Dupont Circle Metro as well as the Farragut Square Metro
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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February 10, 2025
Alta Strada Embassy Row Celebrates Galentine’s Day with Special Cocktails and Budino
Newly opened Alta Strada Embassy Row is celebrating Galentine’s Day with special cocktails, including the Genevieve, and a Budino dessert with salted caramel and crushed coffee.
Published in Eater DC

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Alta Strada Embassy Row

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Menu

For The Table

OUR WORLD FAMOUS GARLIC BREAD$15.00

Appetizers

CAESAR SALAD$15.00

PROSCIUTTO SAN DANIELE$16.00

FRIED CALAMARI RHODE ISLAND STYLE$19.00

CREAMY BURRATA$17.00

NONNA'S MEATBALLS$17.00

ARUGULA SALAD$16.00

SHRIMP SCAMPI$22.00

Pasta

SPAGHETTI AGLIO OLIO E POMODORO (AOP)$25.00

RIGATONI ALLA VODKA$26.00

SPAGHETTI CACIO E PEPE$25.00

CAVATELLI$26.00

GNOCCHI$28.00

FETTUCCUBE$29.00

TAGLIATELLE$28.00

Entrees

CHICKEN MILANESE$29.00

CHICKEN PARM$29.00

PORK TENDERLOIN "MARSALA"$35.00

MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO$39.00

PAN SEARED SALMON$36.00

MAMA ZECCA'S EGGPLANT PARM$27.00

NY STRIP STEAK "TUTTO PEPPE"$52.00

What 1,008 people are saying

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Alta Strada Embassy Row Celebrates Galentine’s Day with Special Cocktails and Budino

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