Came here for an impromptu Friday dinner and was blown away--probably one of my favorite meals in DC. The dishes are simple yet elevated and everything is so flavorful and fresh. We especially loved the tuna carpaccio, bruschetta, and the tiramisu semifreddo (!!!!). Drinks were nice too! Lovely service from Aja
C J
Trust the reviews. With so much competition in the area I wouldn't waste my time coming back here.
The menu is very basic with minimal selection. You have to pay for table bread here and it's literally 1 slice of bread toasted with some oil for $7. Absolutely criminal for the price.
Beers are what, 8 oz for $8? Again, another disappointment.
They don't make basic ragu sauce, its some lamb flavored meat sauce over non al dente pasta.
Service was fine but pretty much left alone with empty water on an 85 degree humid day with no wind.
I wouldn't waste my time recommending this place nor coming back. 2 stars is being generous.
Overall it's extremely expensive for no frills basic food.
If the owner/manager intends to chime in to this review the only thing I want you to answer is how you charge $7 for literally 1 slice of bread. Explain that complete rip off.
Cherie Santos-Wuest
Love this neighborhood gem of a restaurant. Awesome and authentic rendition of Italian cuisine. Wish the service and atmosphere (too many hard surfaces, no sound attenuation, difficult to hear around the table) were up to par.
Chris LaGrand
I was at La Collina for a breakfast fundraiser - but that experience was perfect and makes me want to come back for dinner sometime!
Anna Croxon
truly a terrible experience. atmosphere was not enjoyable, food was decent (but nothing to write home about) and service was horrific. Explicitly told them i had a very serious nut allergy which needed to be communicated to the kitchen, and was assured they take allergies very seriously. half way through our meal, our server returned to our table notifying us that the kitchen may have put the allergen in our food, but “didn’t know for sure.” despite asking him to follow up with the kitchen multiple times so i could discern if the food was safe to eat, he failed to do so. on the fourth reminder, he did and said the kitchen “wasn’t sure” if they had added the allergen. my allergy is life threatening and if i had eaten the pasta, it would’ve been catastrophic. the server was hardly apologetic until i pressed him, and then they still charged us for the pasta in question. beyond disappointing.
Tina Kumpel
Went here for happy hour and snacks and was sadly disappointed. First the happy hour menu isn’t on the website which wasn’t ideal and we were disappointed there was only a few drinks and no food on it but we were like ok the food still looks good. The tuna sashimi was excellent. But other menu items were absurdly priced - the burrata is $17… but doesn’t come with bread? If you want bread you have to order their $8 garlic bread. Kind of ridiculous. We had the sashimi, brussel sprouts, and a couple drinks and somehow the bill was ~ $100 - they also automatically add 20% gratuity which i’d normally leave if not more bc the service was fine and everyone we spoke to was knowledgeable , but at a boujie spot like this I would expect that and tip accordingly and often more than what would be included , but less often so when it’s added automatically , especially for a two top. On a lesser note, my partner went to the restroom and there was no doorknob to pull from the inside ? or soap? We asked the server to give the manager feedback on the experience, but she insisted on calling her manager over but when we explained the situation she was completely unapologetic and seemed to just brush off our concerns “i’ll let the kitchen know what you think” “yeah we have some things to fix” . Not planning on returning here.
Kathleen Mullen
Disgusting. Gave me a meat sandwich when I ordered artichoke for pickup. I took a big bite and realized it was not vegetarian, which I am. But the bag was labelled also as an artichoke sandwhich
They kindly replaced it but surely I will not be back
The owner was upset by my review and I don’t want to mess up a local business’s algorithm so I’ll up it a bit.
Kristi Minor
I went by myself and was turned away. I was told a large party was about to arrive and so they couldn't accommodate me at all. The restaurant had open tables and other guests were eating. It was odd.
Service: 1
Scott Himmelberger
Wonderful family-friendly restaurant in the charming Eastern Market area. Our family of four loves coming here and sitting outside and the staff is super friendly. Our son even wanted to invite our server to his birthday party! 🤣
Amazing food, wonderful location, and friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Jex
Our favorite place to grab pasta in DC! We especially love the corn ravioli in summertime. It's very laid back, but classy at the same time. A wide wine list is also very welcome.
Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options and a very knowledgeable staff to help
Dietary restrictions: Just ask your server- they're very capable
My partner and I have now been to La Collina several times and we have loved it each time! Cacio e Pepe was our absolute favorite. Everything tastes fresh and we had the best sorbet we have ever had. We had to go back to buy a pint of it! My first introduction to the restaurant was with our server Jasmine. She was so kind, informative, honest, thoughtful and just a all around amazing server. We love to see her when we go back. She pre-empted our needs, was super welcoming and really made us want to come back again and again. She's definitely one of the best servers we've ever experienced. The atmosphere was great and quite calming. We will definitely be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Q. Q
The corn pasta is life changing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beverly Price
I had a great Service and food experience at La Collina! Our server Jasmine was one of the best servers I have ever experienced. She was super knowledgeable and very approachable! My partner and I are back a second day because our service and food experience was so great!
Came here for an impromptu Friday dinner and was blown away--probably one of my favorite meals in DC. The dishes are simple yet elevated and everything is so flavorful and fresh. We especially loved the tuna carpaccio, bruschetta, and the tiramisu semifreddo (!!!!). Drinks were nice too! Lovely service from Aja
Trust the reviews. With so much competition in the area I wouldn't waste my time coming back here.
The menu is very basic with minimal selection. You have to pay for table bread here and it's literally 1 slice of bread toasted with some oil for $7. Absolutely criminal for the price.
Beers are what, 8 oz for $8? Again, another disappointment.
They don't make basic ragu sauce, its some lamb flavored meat sauce over non al dente pasta.
Service was fine but pretty much left alone with empty water on an 85 degree humid day with no wind.
I wouldn't waste my time recommending this place nor coming back. 2 stars is being generous.
Overall it's extremely expensive for no frills basic food.
If the owner/manager intends to chime in to this review the only thing I want you to answer is how you charge $7 for literally 1 slice of bread. Explain that complete rip off.
Love this neighborhood gem of a restaurant. Awesome and authentic rendition of Italian cuisine. Wish the service and atmosphere (too many hard surfaces, no sound attenuation, difficult to hear around the table) were up to par.
I was at La Collina for a breakfast fundraiser - but that experience was perfect and makes me want to come back for dinner sometime!
truly a terrible experience. atmosphere was not enjoyable, food was decent (but nothing to write home about) and service was horrific. Explicitly told them i had a very serious nut allergy which needed to be communicated to the kitchen, and was assured they take allergies very seriously. half way through our meal, our server returned to our table notifying us that the kitchen may have put the allergen in our food, but “didn’t know for sure.” despite asking him to follow up with the kitchen multiple times so i could discern if the food was safe to eat, he failed to do so. on the fourth reminder, he did and said the kitchen “wasn’t sure” if they had added the allergen. my allergy is life threatening and if i had eaten the pasta, it would’ve been catastrophic. the server was hardly apologetic until i pressed him, and then they still charged us for the pasta in question. beyond disappointing.
Went here for happy hour and snacks and was sadly disappointed. First the happy hour menu isn’t on the website which wasn’t ideal and we were disappointed there was only a few drinks and no food on it but we were like ok the food still looks good. The tuna sashimi was excellent. But other menu items were absurdly priced - the burrata is $17… but doesn’t come with bread? If you want bread you have to order their $8 garlic bread. Kind of ridiculous. We had the sashimi, brussel sprouts, and a couple drinks and somehow the bill was ~ $100 - they also automatically add 20% gratuity which i’d normally leave if not more bc the service was fine and everyone we spoke to was knowledgeable , but at a boujie spot like this I would expect that and tip accordingly and often more than what would be included , but less often so when it’s added automatically , especially for a two top. On a lesser note, my partner went to the restroom and there was no doorknob to pull from the inside ? or soap?
We asked the server to give the manager feedback on the experience, but she insisted on calling her manager over but when we explained the situation she was completely unapologetic and seemed to just brush off our concerns “i’ll let the kitchen know what you think” “yeah we have some things to fix” . Not planning on returning here.
Disgusting. Gave me a meat sandwich when I ordered artichoke for pickup. I took a big bite and realized it was not vegetarian, which I am. But the bag was labelled also as an artichoke sandwhich
They kindly replaced it but surely I will not be back
The owner was upset by my review and I don’t want to mess up a local business’s algorithm so I’ll up it a bit.
I went by myself and was turned away. I was told a large party was about to arrive and so they couldn't accommodate me at all. The restaurant had open tables and other guests were eating. It was odd.
Service: 1
Wonderful family-friendly restaurant in the charming Eastern Market area. Our family of four loves coming here and sitting outside and the staff is super friendly. Our son even wanted to invite our server to his birthday party! 🤣
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food, wonderful location, and friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our favorite place to grab pasta in DC! We especially love the corn ravioli in summertime. It's very laid back, but classy at the same time. A wide wine list is also very welcome.
Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options and a very knowledgeable staff to help
Dietary restrictions: Just ask your server- they're very capable
Kid-friendliness: Definitely kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bolognese, Olive Oil Cake, Focaccia, Gnocchi
My partner and I have now been to La Collina several times and we have loved it each time! Cacio e Pepe was our absolute favorite. Everything tastes fresh and we had the best sorbet we have ever had. We had to go back to buy a pint of it! My first introduction to the restaurant was with our server Jasmine. She was so kind, informative, honest, thoughtful and just a all around amazing server. We love to see her when we go back. She pre-empted our needs, was super welcoming and really made us want to come back again and again. She's definitely one of the best servers we've ever experienced. The atmosphere was great and quite calming. We will definitely be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The corn pasta is life changing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a great Service and food experience at La Collina! Our server Jasmine was one of the best servers I have ever experienced. She was super knowledgeable and very approachable! My partner and I are back a second day because our service and food experience was so great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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