How romantic! We've had many a happy anniversary or special occasion there. $$$$ Pricey though... Better bring your good credit card! JKJK!
Make sure to let them know if you are celebrating a special occasion. They will take wonderful care of you regardless, but there are some extra touches that make the evening even more special.
Very historic building, many different dining rooms-each with unique character. Incredible food. Great for special occasions.
This was the post perfect dining experience of my life. Definitely do the tasting menu for a special occasion!
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Has a dramatic outdoor space, with a tree and vines climbing the walls. Tony Chittum's cooking leans Southern Italian and Greek, with a wine program from Brent Kroll, and cocktails from Jeff Faile.
The menu changes, but get anything hearth-roasted. We had the hearth roasted vegetables and they were amazing! Service was great, dining room is cozy and it was a perfect special occasion dinner.
Awesome mezcal cocktail. Definitely want to go back for dinner.
Incredible cooking. Some kinks to work out but this is a superlative new entry on the DC dining scene.
Steaks, shrimp, salads, everything is top notch. The service is also wonderful. Great for special occasions
All the seafood is amazing, good advice from sommelier too
Pie is available in half slices. Combine one of key lime and one of banana cream for the best of both worlds.
Loved kinship! Recommend the roasted cauliflower and Dover sole in particular! Perfect for special occasions!
Desserts were really good! Loved Mango one. Lobster toast was great too as well as lamb shoulder. Coctails were a bit boring.
Worth the hype
Best special occasion restaurant in Washington DC. Fixed 5 course meal with generous antipasti.
Excellent meal. Fabulous bread, service, wine. Did not disappoint.
*** stars in Tom Sietsema's Fall Dining Guide 2011. (Tom recommends the lobster with shaved artichokes.) http://wapo.st/p4oJKa
Tasting is the best way to go for a first timer! Great experience.
The Obamas celebrated Valentine's Day 2013 at Jose Andres' Penn Quarter restaurant, which left Washington Post restaurant critic Tom Sietsema unimpressed in December 2012. Read more.
Tasting menu makes sense for newbies or a special occasion. But can't really go wrong here.
Best Indian food in DC, Chef Vikram is amazing as well as owner Ashok Bajaj. Sexiest restaurant also. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Best dessert is the butter cake. HANDS DOWN! The buttery, sweet, crunchy outer layer combined with the soft cake and butter pecan ice cream? Simply heaven...
Great upstairs bar, VERY awesome waitstaff and bartenders!! Will return!
Great for a working lunch. The service is excellent. Must try the lobster bisque and lobster roll - some of the best I've had outside of New England.
Very fancy. Great for a special occasion. Love the half chicken! Très yummy.
Mushroom tart! And get desert...yummy!
Critic Tom Sietsema was "most surprised by Le Diplomate’s reliability" saying it's one of the hardest qualities to achieve. 265 seats w/ patio. 25 cooks are behind the scenes here. 3/4 stars. Read more.
Once again for special occasions this is the right place for dinner
Authentic, delicious food ,for special occasions this is the right place for dinner..
The wine list is great and the pasta is even better. It’s a local favorite for politicians, too.
Great place for a special occasion. The tasting menu won't leave you hungry and the food is phenomenal!
ALWAYS get the pan-seared foie gras (if available). Chef Wiedmaier is absolutely amazing.
Table 28, in a curtained-off nook in the main dining room, is perfect for an extra-romantic and ultra-private evening. Via CityEats.com Read more.
The burrata and rigatoni are both musts. Highly recommend the Barbera blend if you're looking for a good red!
Critic Tom Sietsema: Nothing predictable about wine selection. Get: 2011 chablis from Gilbert Picq ($50). For food, get the baby octopus or hand-made pastas. Share the fried artichokes or crostini. Read more.
The ricotta crostini with truffle honey & brown sugar butter will change your life.
Very nice service, different experiencewe had the lychee salad Farro reigniting Japanese fried chickenVietnamese Coffee cream Brûlée All was so good
One of the best appetizers fit for a last meal request: Crumbled pork sausage, litchis, coconut milk, tropical herbs, fiery habanero. When you get your bill: Chocolate-mint meringue cookies. Read more.
Some of the best food I've ever had from the most talented and nicest people I've met. Also please visit the restroom and enjoy its decor.
Incredible food. The fish (all of them) in banana leaf are heavenly. Friendly staff.
Fried quail whispers of ginger, garlic, oyster sauce but shouts of white pepper. Delicious. Sliced pork sausage eaten with matchsticks of fresh ginger is charcuterie by way of Southeast Asia. Read more.
One of the best dishes here is the tender and savory Ping Lean - grilled beef tongue.
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