Dupont Italian Kitchen
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
(Listing updated 13 days ago.)
Dupont Italian Kitchen is a reasonably priced, average Italian diner. The "Kitchen" has outside dining when weather permits and is very gay-friendly. The Kitchen is owned by the same people who own the bar upstairs. The small upstairs room of the "Kitchen" (next to the bar) is gayer than downstairs.
Dupont Italian Kitchen has been serving delicious Italian cuisine for over 30 years. But it’s so much more than just another Italian restaurant. It’s a second home to a loyal crowd of regulars, a hangout spot for LGBT residents and their families, and a beloved part of the 17th Street community. It’s one of the District’s top spots for people watching — where you can enjoy a Mimosa or Sangria on the patio as the crowds pass by. But perhaps most importantly, it’s one of the rare restaurants left in DC that retains a small-town feel — where the customers and staff know each other on a first-name basis.