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Bresca - Bresca, Washington, DC
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Bresca

$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Hot spot
Bresca offers A La Carte and Tasting Menu options! Parties of 5 or more will be required to do our Chef's Tasting Menu. We are a Contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the bustling 14th Street neighborhood. Our team explores the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with genuine hospitality.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Ryan Ratino

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2023

  • Award icon

    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

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    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2021

From the OpenTable editors: From a living moss wall and purple banquettes to playful dishes layered with truffles and caviar, maximalism reigns supreme at Ryan Ratino’s MICHELIN-Starred hotspot. His Parisian bistro-inspired menu includes whimsical takes on French classics like a strawberry-pistachio foie gras “gateau” paired with colorful cocktails from beverage director Will Patton.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 518-7926
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2020
    5. MICHELIN 1 Star 2019
  • Neighbourhood
    U Street Corridor
  • Cross Street
    T Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking- Metered Street Parking is available on 14th Street NW and surrounding side street parking also available.Closest recommended parking lot- Reeves Center Parking Garage covered parking located on the corner of U St. and 14th St. NW (Building Address 2000 14th St NW. Washington, DC 20009, US)
  • Public transit
    Metro Accessible via the Yellow and Green lines using the U St./American Civil War metro station - located at U st between 12th and 13th- 5 minute walk to Bresca- walk west to 14th st, make left, 1 block down on west side of street near corner of 14th and T st.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Weekend

    Feb 15, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Celebrate all weekend with a $175 tasting menu showcasing seasonal dishes and Bresca favorites, perfect for a romantic night out.
    Valentine's Weekend photo
  • Guest Sommelier: William Simons!

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    $115pp pairing price Join us on March 30th as we welcome guest sommelier William Simons for an exclusive one-night wine experience. William was named as 2024's Michelin Guide Sommelier of the Year and we want to celebrate with him! Don’t miss the chance to sip, savor, and celebrate with some of the best wine professionals around!
    Guest Sommelier: William Simons! photo
  • Women in Wine Weekend!

    Mar 7, 2025 - Mar 9, 2025
    $115pp - pairing price Join us at Bresca for Women in Wine Weekend from March 7th to 9th, where we celebrate the talent and passion of women in the wine industry. Each night, a distinguished guest sommelier will join our sommelier, Alex Padron. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable dining experience, featuring exceptional wines and Bresca’s signature Michelin-starred cuisine.
    Women in Wine Weekend! photo

What 917 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bresca offers a unique dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" tasting menus and the "knowledgeable sommelier." The ambiance is lively, though sometimes noisy. Although some find dishes inconsistent, the overall experience, especially during restaurant week, is "fantastic" and "highly recommended."

917 Reviews
  1. Vernon

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Tiny portions and over priced. Japanese wagyu was incredible but everything else was so so

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  2. Joe

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our experience here! A little pricey, but the food was delicious and the waiting staff were absolutely tremendous

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  3. Alan

    VIP

    Denver

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Ate here during restaurant week. Extra for caviar, which was expensive but exquisite. The five-course tasting menu was more than filling by the time we reached dessert. Each dish was beautiful in presentation and consumption. It is not cheap, but this experience should not (and cannot) be an everyday event.

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  4. Kelli

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I surprised my boyfriend for his 30th birthday, we had the five course restaurant week menu. Everything was delicious, they even substituted something for me for my diet, and surprised him with a bday card & candle. Julia served us the most and she was absolutely wonderful and made our evening so special.

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  5. Gregory

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect night, as always. Great food, great wine, unparalleled service.

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  6. nanci

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service great ambiance. But food was literally just okay. My cocktail was just ok. My wagyu was okay, I’ve honestly had way better and especially for a better price. I will say the dessert was super delicious. But overall I would not recommend or come again.

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  7. Kari

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Did the 5 course restaurant week menu and the scallops, burrata/ beet salad and Wagyu were my favorites. The pork loin was okay. I should have done the wine pairing as the glass of Chardonnay I had was great.

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  8. Calloway

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the $65 Restaurant Week menu and the food was absolutely amazing. Every dish was cooked to perfection and the service was amazing, as well. Definitely coming back!!

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  9. Hillary

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience at Bresca. Sat at the bar with Sara - what a treat! Cocktails were impressive, such great balance. The food was ridiculously good, team service was fantastic.

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  10. Ron

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Bresca was a disappointing experience overall. Nothing felt special. Too many DC restaurants treat Restaurant Week as a "talking down" to patrons, as if we don't deserve their best because we're paying less, rather than what it should be, a chance to impress new visitors and show them what they should come back and pay full price for. Bresca feels like a restaurant playing at being upscale, but the food was unremarkable (I wouldn't go back for anything and forgot most of what I had immediately after eating it), and the service made nothing feel special (as opposed to other dining experiences in town like Cranes, Grazie Mille, or Imperfecto, where everyone working there feels proud of what they're serving and makes each dish feel like a unique and specific experience). My entire party said they wouldn't come back after last night.

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FAQs

Bresca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 518-7926.

Bresca is rated 4.6 stars by 917 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bresca

1906 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2020
    5. MICHELIN 1 Star 2019
  • Cross Street
    T Street
  • Neighbourhood
    U Street Corridor
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking- Metered Street Parking is available on 14th Street NW and surrounding side street parking also available.Closest recommended parking lot- Reeves Center Parking Garage covered parking located on the corner of U St. and 14th St. NW (Building Address 2000 14th St NW. Washington, DC 20009, US)
  • Public transit
    Metro Accessible via the Yellow and Green lines using the U St./American Civil War metro station - located at U st between 12th and 13th- 5 minute walk to Bresca- walk west to 14th st, make left, 1 block down on west side of street near corner of 14th and T st.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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