Butterworth's

Name: Butterworth's
Address: 319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003-1148
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

28 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

A cozy full service restaurant in the heart of Capitol Hill. With executive chef Joseph Nardo in our kitchen, and known Capitol Hill restaurant alumni Bart Hutchins on our floor; come and join us for cocktails, wines, and well composed french dishes in the evening. Or if you are an early bird, we have a full cafe and daytime service offering our house blend espresso, a beautiful selection of teas, and a separate daytime food menu to help you start your day. We are open Wednesday to Sunday. Our daytime service is 8am till 3pm, and dinner is from 5pm till late.

Hope to see you soon!
- Butterworth's

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Website
http://butterworths.club/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148
Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill
Parking details
None

OystersUS$18.00
Mignonette, Lemon, Preserved Chili
- LargeUS$32.00
SardinesUS$16.00
Butter, Petite Radish, Lemon Purée
Caviar EclairUS$29.00
Creme Fraiche, Gribiche, Chive
Steak TartareUS$18.00
Chickpea Panisse, Smoked Egg Yolk Jam
Puntarelle SaladUS$18.00
Boquerones, Gouda, Maple Vinaigrette
Stuffed CabbageUS$21.00
Boudin Noir, Black Walnut, Bread Sauce
Roasted SquashUS$16.00
Pistachio, Harrisa, Pumpkin Seed

Medium

Vol-au-ventUS$24.00
Escargot, Foie Gras, Sauce Maltaise
Bone MarrowUS$26.00
Potato Puree, Sauce Perigueux, Black Truffle
Halibut QuenelleUS$26.00
Fazzoletti, Lacinato Kale, Salted Egg Anglaise
TortelliniUS$24.00
Sunchoke, Horseradish, Melted Leeks
RatatouilleUS$22.00
Sourdough, Root Vegetables, Sauce Provençal

Principal

Wild Mushroom TartUS$36.00
Bitter Greens, Taleggio, Macadamia Nut
Veal ShankUS$38.00
Garners Grits, Castelvetrano Olive, Gremolata
Sole PapilloteUS$42.00
Barley Porridge, Vin Jaune, Preserved Lemon
Roasted ChickenUS$36.00
Cranberry Bean, Fennel, Date Vadouvan

What 28 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Butterworth's offers a "slice of France" in DC with a cozy, elegant ambiance and creatively crafted cocktails. Standout dishes include an "interesting take on steak tartare" and perfectly cooked roast chicken. While service and portions have room for improvement, the attentive staff and unique decor make it a must-visit.

28 Reviews

D
Daniel
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly lovely experience. The ambience is exactly what we wanted and the food did not disappoint. The service was also exceptional. We will definitely be returning.
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Laurie and Tim
VIP
Washington DC
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our time! The food was delicious and different from other French restaurants. The service was perfect! Everyone went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. I highly recommend it.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply a remarkable spot. The food was tremendous and the service even better!
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Beth
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If I could give 10/10 I would!! From start to finish, food, service, atmosphere, 😘👌🏽. They were going to be a little late seating us so they sat us in cute settees with some bubbly, which was so kind, and perfect to toast our graduate!! We were seated after a bit, our dishes came out quickly and they were absolutely delicious!! We finished with some beignets and pavlova for the perfect evening with family!!! Thank you, thank you!!
1 person found this helpful
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Megan
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good! We enjoyed every dish from oysters to duck fondue (excellent) to the wild mushroom beggars purse (would be better value with two purses). Beignets was also tasty! Will be back!
1 person found this helpful
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Caryn
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great neighborhood spot! Great food and great wine!
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Zachary
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly special experience. In a city that is full of soulless dining, this is an exception.
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E
Eric
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful evening. Good service, bistro atmosphere, delicious food items! Will definitely plan a return date!
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Ron
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time at Butterworth’s, and it lived up to the recent hype. We had an amazing meal and absolutely plan on going back!
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Ryan
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service, good cocktails. Would absolutely go back
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FAQs

Butterworth's is rated 4.6 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Capitol Hill
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://butterworths.club/

Butterworth's

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Small

OystersUS$18.00

SardinesUS$16.00

Caviar EclairUS$29.00

Steak TartareUS$18.00

Puntarelle SaladUS$18.00

Stuffed CabbageUS$21.00

Roasted SquashUS$16.00

Medium

Vol-au-ventUS$24.00

Bone MarrowUS$26.00

Halibut QuenelleUS$26.00

TortelliniUS$24.00

RatatouilleUS$22.00

Principal

Wild Mushroom TartUS$36.00

Veal ShankUS$38.00

Sole PapilloteUS$42.00

Roasted ChickenUS$36.00

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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