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The best Italian food delivery and takeout in Washington, D.C.

The 3 places in Washington, D.C. we'd order Italian food from tonight. Start with Sfoglina Van Ness (fresh pasta such as the spicy spaghetti puttanesca or linguine with bolognese), then Caruso's Grocery (chicken parm with spaghetti), then Piccolina da Centrolina (porchetta panuzzo, pasta and salads).

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Sfoglina Van Ness

Van Ness · 4445 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Get: Fresh pasta such as the spicy spaghetti puttanesca or linguine with bolognese

Fresh pasta in a sauced container reheats well and the neighborhood spot has its own Toast ordering.

Good to know: Order on the Toast page.

Where we found it: The Infatuation: Sfoglina · Washingtonian: 100 Very Best Restaurants #76 Sfoglina (2018-02)

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Caruso's Grocery

Capitol Hill / Hill East · 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 · From our guides

Get: Chicken parm with spaghetti

A thin, crisp cutlet and red sauce is Italian-American comfort that travels. Washingtonian ranks it No. 39 for 2026.

Good to know: Takeout by phone, (202) 661-0148.

Where we found it: Washingtonian: 100 Very Best Restaurants 2026, Caruso's Grocery (2026-03) · OpenTable: Caruso's Grocery DC (takeout by phone)

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Piccolina da Centrolina

Downtown / CityCenter · 963 Palmer Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Get: Porchetta panuzzo, pasta and salads

The casual counter sibling of Centrolina does sandwiches and pasta meant to be carried.

Where we found it: Toast: Washington Italian restaurants you'll love

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What is the best Italian food delivery in Washington, D.C.?

Sfoglina Van Ness in Van Ness. Get fresh pasta such as the spicy spaghetti puttanesca or linguine with bolognese. Fresh pasta in a sauced container reheats well and the neighborhood spot has its own Toast ordering.

Where can I get Italian food takeout in Washington, D.C. tonight?

Chef Amazing's list for Washington, D.C.: Sfoglina Van Ness (Van Ness), Caruso's Grocery (Capitol Hill / Hill East), Piccolina da Centrolina (Downtown / CityCenter). Each one does takeout or delivery; order from the place's own site when it has one.

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