Holiday Hours and Menu
Dec. 10, 2024
La Tomate Bistro | Italian Restaurant in Washington, D.C
About
La Tomate: your neighborhood Italian Bistro since 1987
Restaurateurs since the early 1970s, Natalina and the late George Koropoulos opened La Tomate in 1987, when Dupont Circle was an up-and-coming area of Washington D.C. Family-owned and operated, La Tomate has been a landmark in Dupont Circle - a neighborhood bistro proudly serving our local, out-of-town, and international clientele.
Originally conceived as French bistro, since 1988 La Tomate has featured regional Italian cuisine, complimented by friendly service and warm ambiance.
Our menu is characterized by fresh, simple, but flavorful ingredients. We serve local, naturally raised products whenever possible, and favor no-frills recipes, to offer bistro style, Italian comfort-food.
Why is La Tomate a Local Favorite?
For almost 4 decades, we have been committed to providing quality service and exce llent Italian food in a warm and familiar atmosphere.
Occupying an iconic, triangle shaped building flanked by windows, our dining room is a cozy corridor for people watching onto Connecticut avenue.
We are committed to being your local Italian bistro and invite you to join us for a casual lunch, dinner or our weekend "Buono, Buono" brunch. Stop in for an "aperitivo" and light-fare or a La Tomate signature cocktail, coff-tail or mock-tail.
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Indulge in our Handmade Pastas
We proudly make our fresh pastas by hand following artisanal techniques. Our ravioli, delicately stuffed w/ Swiss chard, ricotta & Parmesan, are made following a recipe similar to "tortelli" from EMILIA ROMAGNA. We infuse or hand made linguine with squid ink to become our "Pasta al Nero." Our cavatelli are hand rolled hollow forms or "cavi."
We also bake our bread from scratch
Indulge in exquisite handmade pastas.
Patio
Our Patio: A Landmark in Dupont Circle
The Washington Post recently called our patio one of the best in the city.
La Tomate's terrace is a delightful spot for a private event, cocktail party, dinner, lunch or aperitivo.
Partially covered during and heated during the winter, the patio transforms into a winter garden. During the summer enjoy shaded dining and people watching.
Charming Dining and Private Dining Spaces
We offer a variety of charming spaces, each with a unique atmosphere. Whether a party of two or a private event of up to 50 guests our elegant bistro is the perfect venue.
Contact our dedicated team using the form below for more information on our spaces and pre-fixe menu options for private dining.
The Red Room
Our Red Room, located on the ground floor is an elegant private space for small celebrations, friendly gatherings, wine tastings, business lunches or dinners.
Exposed onto Connecticut Ave, The Red Room offers warm, natural light during the day, as well as an intimate evening atmosphere.
Decorated with Piero Fornasetti's iconic wall plates, the space maintains an immaginative ambiance, accentuated by checkered black and white patterned objects and flooring. Red velvet chairs, marble table top, and wall sconces by Flos add to a sophisticated, but playful atmosphere.
Our Iconic Bar
Our iconic bar occupies an entirely glazed triangular shaped volume with double exposures and bustling vistas onto Connecticut Avenue and R street. During the winter months this space becomes a light filled orangery or winter garden, perfect for people watching and cozy dining.
With a standing capacity of up to 50 guests and with direct annex to our patio, our bar is also an ideal space for a cocktail party, as well as seated dinner for up to 20 guests.
Contact our dedicated team using the form below for more information.
- Capacity 20 seated
Our Patio - Summer through Winter
The Washington Post recently called our patio one of the best in the city.
La Tomate's terrace is a suggestive and elegant setting, a delightful spot for a private event, cocktail party, dinner, lunch or aperitivo.
Partially covered during and heated the winter months, the patio transforms into a winter garden. During the summer enjoy shaded dining and people watching.
Contact our dedicated team using the form below for more information.
- Capacity 50 seated
Our second floor with avenue views
Our second floor dining room features cozy banquette seating. Glazed exposures onto Connecticut Avenue, offer light filled vistas during the day, as well as a warm evening atmosphere. This semi-private, open space along with its adjacent balcony, perched above our downstairs atrium, can accomodate both standing and seated dining options.
Contact our dedicated team using the form below for more information.
- Capacity 50 seated
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Contact
Connecticut Avenue and R Street
Conveniently located 2 blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro, Q Street exit (Red Line, Dupont Circle North Metro).
Conveniently located 2 blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro, Q Street exit (Red Line, Dupont Circle North Metro).
Location & Hours
View La Tomate at 1701 Connecticut Avenue,
N.W. Washington, DC 20009 on Google Maps
Call La Tomate by phone at
(202)-667-5505
Hours
Indoor & Patio Seating
Monday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.*
Friday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.*
Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.*