Filomena, Georgetown
25 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/washingtondc30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 8 threads.
What people say, in short
Filomena in Georgetown draws praise for generous portions and elaborate seasonal decorating. Individual dish recommendations include vodka pasta and focaccia. One diner describes an old-fashioned room, while another favors it for large parties rather than an intimate date. Dissent includes disappointing food and poor value, with one visitor reporting smaller portions. A visitor also reports stairs without an elevator; check access arrangements directly if needed.
Address
Filomena Ristorante, 1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Vodka pasta, Focaccia, Tortelloni di Michele
- Best for
- Groups, Family
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/just_another_classic in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026portion
Giant portions great for leftovers and fun maximal decoration.
- Recommendsu/rosiepinkfox in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024
Recommends Filomena with vodka pasta, a dirty martini and tiramisu.
- Recommendsu/stellaluna29 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024
Thinks it's pretty good and a fit alongside Caruso's.
- Mixedu/notebook329 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024price
Calls it great but says it does not suit anyone seeking cheap red wine.
- Recommendsu/Available_Pear3286 in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Notes a flight of stairs with no elevator, but their mom loved it.
- Recommendsu/I_Luv_A_Charade in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025ambience
Familiar food, amazing decor, and doesn't feel as loud as newer places.
- Recommendsu/patticakes16 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024ambience
Especially at Christmas; says the decorating is top notch.
- Recommendsu/H_is_for_Human in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024price
Notes it fits the stated budget for two people.
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- Recommendsu/Bithron in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024value
During Restaurant Week, feels you get more than your money's worth there.
- Recommendsu/Funnyface92 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025ambience
Should soon be decorated for Valentines.
- Recommendsu/reverendlecarp in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026taste
Focaccia is perfect
- Recommendsu/poweredbycookies in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025ambience
Old-fashioned and kitschy but quiet, decorated for holidays; solid though overpriced Italian.
- Recommendsu/Itfollowsu in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
One of their go-to Italian spots.
- Recommendsu/GooseCannonGT in r/washingtondc · Aug 2024
Would pick Iron Gate or Filomena.
- Recommendsu/Edaimantis in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026taste
Lists it among best free bread picks
- Recommendsu/champagne_dreams- in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026taste
Names it a favorite for bread
- Recommendsu/GreenBull81 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Would be their choice.
- Recommendsu/Baloncesto in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Their choice for this request.
- Recommendsu/Checkyourhealthpulse in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025ambience
Great decor and food at this time of year.
- Caveatu/VirginiaTex in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025ambience
Notes it is usually packed with kids, more family spot than fancy birthday destination.
- Recommendsu/bautomatic23 in r/washingtondc · Jun 2026variety
Defends it; unique tortelloni and generous seafood pasta.
- Caveatu/OHGODTHELASERS in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026consistency
Warned others off.
- Caveatu/Opposite_Tomorrow733 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Excludes Filomena from the great recommendations.
- Mixedu/HistoricalMedium7745 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026ambience
Great but definitely a scene/vibe.
- Caveatu/Narrow-Leadership839 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2026
Advises against Filomena.
- Recommendsu/derknobgoblin in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025
Recommended by name.
- Recommendsu/FormerAnn in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025
First eatery they'd return to
- Recommendsu/Character-Signal8229 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2025
First eatery they'd return to
- Caveatu/Certain-List-6779 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025taste
Warned others off.
- Recommendsu/kb1103 in r/washingtondc · Apr 2024
Names it as an answer to the request.
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