Food was good relative to the price. Cocktails are mediocre. Dessert tiramisu flambe was nice to watch but does not taste like a well made tiramisu infused with coffee (it would be better to call it something else so it meets the expectation)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Arancini, 40 Layer Lasagna
aamir saleem
One of my fave Italian restaurants in DC. Always fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arancini, Hamachi Crudo
Leo Shock
A truly lovely restaurant that provides top notch food, cocktails and service.
Dietary restrictions: The servers actively ask about allergies and other dietary concerns.
L'Ardente is phenomenal. The food was perfect. The atmosphere was lovely. We were with another couple, and we ordered the Cacio E Pepe, 49-layer Lasagna, Cesaer Salad, Roasted Carrots, Papardelle, and a small Margherita pizza. We all shared plates, and it was divine. It was an absolutely fantastic meal from start to almost finish. Our server got snippy when we stayed a bit too long & ordered desert. (Olive Oil cake, actually the only part of the meal that could have been skipped as it was stale). Otherwise, everything was exactly what you would hope for & we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 40 Layer Lasagna
Carlos Fernandez de Castro
Food is delicious, the service is very good, a place to repeat the next time I return to DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Alla Carbonara, Tiramisu Flambé, Bucatini Alla Carbonara Pasta
Ashley Christopher
My love + I celebrated New Year’s Eve at L’Ardente in DC, and it was an unforgettable night. The ambiance was perfect, and our waiter was absolutely stunning. We enjoyed the phenomenal 40-layer lasagna, grilled prawns, and meatballs—all absolutely delicious. The highlight was the unexpected Prosecco toast at midnight, making the celebration feel even more special.
From the exceptional food to the warm service and festive atmosphere, L’Ardente delivered an evening to remember. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a unique and elegant dining experience!
Ciao!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise Bethea
This was the best restaurant experience I’ve had thus far! The waitress, Katrina was amazing. She knew the menu well so we ordered based on her recommendations. The food was definitely 5 stars! The entire staff was pleasant, and professional. The atmosphere was cozy, conversations weren’t loud and it was a pleasurable evening out!
The food is absolutely amazing! Kristina, Lola, Chef David, Eric, Taylor and the entire staff are really phenomenal. What an experience!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan Herrera
Food was great! Definitely recommend.
Morin Tom
I heard about this restaurant a lot and I understand why. The food was very very good, the vibe and the decoration are perfect. The only "default" it's the noise but overwise it a perfect Italian restaurant 😋 [ Update ] We just went back for the second time it was even better than the first time ! And the noise was way less!
One of my favorite places in the world. Everything I tasted here is incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Amore Mora, Gianduja S'Mores, Duck Hunt, Bucatini Alla Carbonara Pasta, 40 Layer Lasagna, Duck Ravioli, Fried Cauliflower, Hamachi Crudo, Margherita Pizza with Beech Mushrooms, 13 Layer Chocolate Cake
Kris Clewell
Elevated Italian staples and seafood in a romantic and moody atmosphere.
I was a bit confused with the reservation options but chose the gallery. We had a few beers in the restaurant bar. Bartenders were attentive and nice but the beer selection was lacking. 2 choices? Nice wine selection though.
I was first seated near a door that seemed to be left unused/blocked off. It was cold and drafty. Thankfully we had a later reservation and could move or or I’d of had to suffer through it.
The lasagna that seems to be the staple for this place was solid. Very rich. Worth a try. With so many places to choose from in the area I don’t know that it was good enough to try twice. However, it is good enough to try once.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Grace Cox
Duck shooters were delicious. Lovely staff and a good vibe.
Hosts were awesome. Bartender took the show. Eric is a gem. Keep him as long as you can. Great banter and even better looking ! Great drinks great food !
Food was good relative to the price. Cocktails are mediocre. Dessert tiramisu flambe was nice to watch but does not taste like a well made tiramisu infused with coffee (it would be better to call it something else so it meets the expectation)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Arancini, 40 Layer Lasagna
One of my fave Italian restaurants in DC. Always fresh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arancini, Hamachi Crudo
A truly lovely restaurant that provides top notch food, cocktails and service.
Dietary restrictions: The servers actively ask about allergies and other dietary concerns.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 40 Layer Lasagna, Fried Cauliflower
L'Ardente is phenomenal. The food was perfect. The atmosphere was lovely.
We were with another couple, and we ordered the Cacio E Pepe, 49-layer Lasagna, Cesaer Salad, Roasted Carrots, Papardelle, and a small Margherita pizza. We all shared plates, and it was divine. It was an absolutely fantastic meal from start to almost finish.
Our server got snippy when we stayed a bit too long & ordered desert. (Olive Oil cake, actually the only part of the meal that could have been skipped as it was stale).
Otherwise, everything was exactly what you would hope for & we'll definitely be back.
Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: 40 Layer Lasagna
Food is delicious, the service is very good, a place to repeat the next time I return to DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Alla Carbonara, Tiramisu Flambé, Bucatini Alla Carbonara Pasta
My love + I celebrated New Year’s Eve at L’Ardente in DC, and it was an unforgettable night. The ambiance was perfect, and our waiter was absolutely stunning. We enjoyed the phenomenal 40-layer lasagna, grilled prawns, and meatballs—all absolutely delicious. The highlight was the unexpected Prosecco toast at midnight, making the celebration feel even more special.
From the exceptional food to the warm service and festive atmosphere, L’Ardente delivered an evening to remember. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a unique and elegant dining experience!
Ciao!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was the best restaurant experience I’ve had thus far! The waitress, Katrina was amazing. She knew the menu well so we ordered based on her recommendations. The food was definitely 5 stars! The entire staff was pleasant, and professional. The atmosphere was cozy, conversations weren’t loud and it was a pleasurable evening out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese Ravioli, Fried Cauliflower, Margherita Pizza with Beech Mushrooms
The food is absolutely amazing! Kristina, Lola, Chef David, Eric, Taylor and the entire staff are really phenomenal. What an experience!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great! Definitely recommend.
I heard about this restaurant a lot and I understand why. The food was very very good, the vibe and the decoration are perfect. The only "default" it's the noise but overwise it a perfect Italian restaurant 😋
[ Update ] We just went back for the second time it was even better than the first time ! And the noise was way less!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
One of my favorite places in the world. Everything I tasted here is incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Amore Mora, Gianduja S'Mores, Duck Hunt, Bucatini Alla Carbonara Pasta, 40 Layer Lasagna, Duck Ravioli, Fried Cauliflower, Hamachi Crudo, Margherita Pizza with Beech Mushrooms, 13 Layer Chocolate Cake
Elevated Italian staples and seafood in a romantic and moody atmosphere.
I was a bit confused with the reservation options but chose the gallery. We had a few beers in the restaurant bar. Bartenders were attentive and nice but the beer selection was lacking. 2 choices? Nice wine selection though.
I was first seated near a door that seemed to be left unused/blocked off. It was cold and drafty. Thankfully we had a later reservation and could move or or I’d of had to suffer through it.
The lasagna that seems to be the staple for this place was solid. Very rich. Worth a try. With so many places to choose from in the area I don’t know that it was good enough to try twice. However, it is good enough to try once.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Duck shooters were delicious. Lovely staff and a good vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Alla Carbonara, Duck Hunt, 40 Layer Lasagna, Duck Ravioli
Hosts were awesome. Bartender took the show. Eric is a gem. Keep him as long as you can. Great banter and even better looking ! Great drinks great food !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! Highly recommend the lasagna!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Hunt, 40 Layer Lasagna
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