Modena

Great 5 course tasting menu plus yummy drinks among the best meals in town

Heated outdoor fine dining!

Good service and Italian.

Loved this place from the service to the food. Everything was delicious and I would highly recommend if you want to have a unique experience with someone special.

Quiet night, but great food and service.

Great experience

We went to celebrate our anniversary. Our 7 course chefs tasting menu was a culinary delight! Tailored to our preferences with each course another flavor combination to delight! The server was attentive but not overbearing. The evening was so special because we had time to relax an enjoy our meal without pressure of time. Favorite courses were the gnocchi in broth, the smoked salmon salad, the beef tips, and the 7 kinds of chocolate desert! Lots of food but small portions so the tasting wasn’t overwhelming.

So we did the 7-course experience but were seated in the more casual area vice the nice side. The casual area was a little drafty, but after a while we got used to the room temperature. If I'm paying $125 per person I should be seated in the best place in the house. Nonetheless, the food and service were excellent. I would do it again but ask to sit on the other side.

Fantastic. 7course dinner. Delicious wine and cocktail. Beautiful decor - cozy and warm -a nice night out during a cold, pandemic night.

The people and food at Modena are everything. Can’t rave about it enough. The salmon raviolo is a must.

Three words: Maple Bourbon Budino. Overall we really enjoyed every dish that was served. We’ll be back soon!

The V-Day Prix-fixe menu was an amazing way to enjoy a rare date night and special evening. The choices/options were well done with 4-6 options per course and pricing at $85 was very reasonable for the experience. The Calamari and the Salmon appetizers almost stole the show from the start. The pasta course was GOOD, my wild boar ragu was excellent. My partner enjoyed her Brodo but I felt the stuffing was too mild versus the very savory broth. The Secondi were amazing. The lobster was terrific Saltimbocca was super impressive in tenderness inside and crispy outside and very well balanced. The deserts...just wow. I only wish I had/could have ordered an extra tiramisu to try it. Really interesting cocktails also, next time I go back I'm trying the Niki Lauda for sure. The Enzo was REALLY unique and I enjoyed it.

Amazing experience and service! Petra was so friendly and welcoming. Easily one of the best restaurants in DC. Highly recommend the lobster and tortellini!

Food was incredible, as always at Modena! This was our second time dining, and we truly enjoyed everything we ordered. They have great cocktails and wine choices, we always enjoy the Gin Caravaggio when dining here.

I have celiac disease and the waitstaff here is very knowledgeable/courteous/helpful as to what items I can/cannot have (almost all items can be made gluten free). The Salmon ‘Raviolo’ is a must (gluten free) and the Ragu was also delicious (also can be made gluten free), although I do prefer the Bolognese. They make gluten free pasta in-house and you can tell -- it's the best gluten free pasta I've ever had! I learned the chef's girlfriend also has celiac disease and as a result is extremely aware.

The only thing that could make my experience better as someone with Celiac is if they offered gluten free bread (which they currently do not have).

Kit our waiter was exceptional! Additionally the pre fixe menu was perfectly priced and properly proportioned. Minus the weather a great Valentine’s date with my wife.

Had a great time there for Valentine’s Day, food and drinks were fabulous and all staff very kind and professional. Will be back again :)

We went to Modena for Valentine’s Day dinner. We had their four course meal. Amazing food and amazing service. They have an outside seating that is covered and heated good for the cold weather dining. Highly recommend this place and I am glad I reserved with them this year.

Great spot, great service great food. Went for Valentine's day was a great time

I had Valentine’s dinner with my girl. They had a four course dinner. It had so many unique options and everything we picked was perfect! The presentation and taste both excellent! The best meal I have had! The waiter and other people assisting were phenomenal! I have absolutely no complaints but only praise for this place! Loved my night!!!!

Every item was amazing (4 courses per person), including the cocktails. Service was impeccable from our waiter (maître d’ even stopped by to ensure our experience was up to par). Quick service but absolutely did not feel rushed. Ambiance is intimate and beautifully planned. Could not recommend this restaurant any higher considering they managed to deliver such an experience despite Covid restrictions. 5/5 stars.

The food, service and ambience at Modena are all wonderful. I highly recommend! Your water glass will never be empty - a small, yet huge, indicator of finely trained staff who want your experience to be perfect. Go - you’ll be glad you did!

First. I was greeted by the most handsome, high spirited man. Just him alone, created a wonderful start for my husband's birthday. We felt comfortable from the start. Petra recommended the best plates to try however she was delighted to inform us that we could not go wrong no matter what we chose. The barber 2 whole wheat tagliatelle (tortellini) ravioli, heirloom beet salad, polpette. duck leg confit were heaven. Dessert: bombolini and sorbet.

The teal design with artistic chandeliers and artwork gave it a romantic flair. If the bathroom offered texture and wood grain designs. I am impressed. Yes. I am returning next month.

Modena was such a find for my husband and I. The entire dining experience was amazing. The cocktails were delicious and innovative. Served beautifully in their proper glass which is such a treat. And the food is delicious down to every detail. Beautifully prepared and presented. Their restaurant week menu is superb but we’ll be back to try their regular menu which sounds just as wonderful. And I liked the coat service as an added touch to dining out a little more special. It’s all in the details and Modena has it covered!

Great food...went for Restaurant week...odd pricing (a reasonable $35 for 3 courses but $55 for 4, which basically didn't add much food because portion smaller). Excellent quality, nice waiter, very slow to bring more bread but was good to have a high quality meal in Covid world.

We had an absolutely superb dining experience. Top notch service, delicious food, and superlative presentation. We wouldn’t change a thing and have already booked another meal at Modena.

The food was amazing I really enjoyed being out with my besties. Great food, great company and even better ambience.

We selected this restaurant as part of the DC restaurant week. What an incredible choice! The attention to detail in presentation and taste in every dish was incredible. We selected the Raymond wine to go with the meal, as the sommelier participated in blending the wine for the restaurant. Victor was our server and he did an excellent job explaining the dishes, following up on our choices, ensuring our experience was top notch. What a pleasure. Do try!

Winter Restaurant Week lunch during the pandemic - Tony took care of us with great service. We felt safe throughout due to excellent mask compliance and distancing throughout the dining room. Food came out quickly, was delicious and well presented. Highly recommend the duck, the tagliatelle, and gnocchi. My girlfriend also enjoyed a port-based cocktail from the drinks menu. Appreciated the bread on the side, served with flavorful olive oil as well. Restaurant week lunch proved to be excellent value! Would definitely return.

Food taste was good, but not enough food for the price. Unable to taste alcohol in cocktails that were also overpriced. $8 for water.

Overall one of the best restaurants I've been to in DC! My friend and I decided to go for RW - great ambiance, amazing (!!) food and terrific service. Will be back!

Modena was very nice dinner, Italian, experience. The Butternut Squash Soup, was just excellent and highly recommend it. The pasta dishes were very tasty, and recommend the gonococci.

Great food and service for restaurant week! Well definitely return.

Everything was perfect. First time there and will be back very soon.

Food and service were great. Felt very safe. Will be back!

It was cold sitting outside and the food was really just okay. I only liked the appetizer and the food got cold very quickly. I think it is overpriced.

Last night before closing to inside dining - So the two items I wanted to try were not available. But the alternate choices were excellent. The chef commented that due to the situation certain items were out of stock. Love the place. Service was a little shaky. Asked for a rusty nail on the rocks with twist. Got a mostly scotch drink - asked for a little more drambuie - and the twist and then it was perfect. A refill later was again not quiet right. The server recommended a red wine to go with dinner. It was perfect - but it did not arrive until after my dinner was done. Will be fun to go back when it is fully functional.

Delightful dinning experience, didn't think it could get better, but it did! Invited friends and they were amazed by the exquisite food Chef Melfi crafts, every dish created with different techniques and the best ingredients, can't wait for my Christmas Dinner! The service is impeccable, the choice of wines that Victor suggested were perfect. Thank you Brian and please my appreciation to the food runners, the service would not be perfect without them!

The food and service at Modena was impeccable, as always. I had the pork roast, which was delicious, and my dinner companion had the duck, which he raved about. I highly recommend Modena.

Incredible feast. Felt like a king for my birthday. Chef put together amazing blend of flavors.. An explosion of taste! Great service and felt Covid safe.

Always a favorite, especially the tagliatelle and wine list