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Taberna del Alabardero, Washington, DC

Taberna del Alabardero

4.7
4.7
3851 Reviews
$31 to $50
Traditional Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
This piece of Spain, just steps from The White House, will transport you to an elegant and royal atmosphere surrounded by friendly faces, an engaging menu and world-renowned wines.

Taberna Del Alabardero opened its doors in 1989, becoming the first Spanish restaurant in DC, and this year celebrates its 30 Anniversary with the 2019 Honorary RAMMY award. Spanish Chef Oscar Ordonez brings back the authentic Spanish Cuisine and introduces new dishes with traditional ingredients.

Taberna’s seasonal menu features classic tapas, luscious paellas, refreshing sangria, and delicious desserts, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Dress code: Business casual

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Spanish, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 429-2200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Josu Zubikaray
  • Catering
    Taberna del Alabardero Spanish Catering offers Food Delivery as well as Full Service catering. More details at alabardero.com
  • Private party facilities
    Taberna del Alabardero welcomes you to its private and semi private spaces, perfect to host your events. Lunch, Dinner or Happy Hour, formal or casual, we will organize your event according to your needs and guide you towards a successful and memorable experience.
  • Private party contact
    Ramon Pereiras: (202) 429-2200
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Entrance on 18th Street, between H and I
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self parking after across the street, on 818 18th street NW. Monday to Friday after 4pmSaturday and Sunday all day
  • Public transit
    Farragut West Metro Station or Farragut North
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Brunch Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Come enjoy our brunch with special prices on sangrias, mimosas, beer, Bloody Marys, and mojitos!
    Brunch  Specials photo
  • Celebrate New Year's Eve

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve with the vibrant flavors and traditions of Spain. Enjoy an unforgettable evening at our restaurant with flamenco show at 6 p.m and live music starting at 11:30 p.m.
    Celebrate New Year's Eve photo

Offers

  • Come To Enjoy Our Special Gin Tonic Menu !

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.,Mon - Thu - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
    "Spanish Gin Tonic: A refreshing cocktail featuring premium gin, artisanal tonic water, and a variety of aromatic garnishes, served over ice for a crisp and flavorful experience."

    Come To Enjoy Our Special Gin Tonic Menu ! photo
  • Live flamenco music! at 8 PM

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - Sat - 2:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
    Make your dinner reservation and enjoy Live Flamenco performance. Starting at 8 pm, every Friedays and Saturdays

    Live flamenco music! at 8 PM photo
  • We Open Our Patio

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.,Mon - Thu - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
    Our Charming patio is now open and ready to welcome you. come and enjoy your favorite events, our vibrant Happy Hour, and brunch full of Spanish flavor in DC. we are waiting for you to live unforgettable moments outdoors. Dont forget that you can reserve our events for your events!

    We Open Our Patio photo

What 3,851 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taberna del Alabardero offers a "wonderful ambiance" with authentic Spanish cuisine and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fantastic paella" and tapas, alongside a captivating flamenco show. Perfect for celebrations, this DC gem combines "old world charm" with a top-notch dining experience, ensuring memorable visits every time.

3,851 Reviews
  1. Erik

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have dined at many good restaurants in Spain and Taberna del Alabaradero in Washington DC is excellent. It feels like a restaurant in Spain. Service was excellent. The flamenco group was a nice added touch even if it raised the noise level.

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  2. Marc

    New York City

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very authentic Spanish restaurant with outstanding food, great Spanish wines, attentive service, a festive environment and a fun flamenco band. Highly recommend it! Dined there two nights in a row, we enjoyed it so much! Try the tortilla, the two types of croquetas, the duck appetizer, the jamon iberico, the chicken and sausage or seafood paellas, and the Spanish French toast with ice cream for dessert. Yum!

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  3. boyd

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun night. Food was great. Flamenco was great!

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  4. murat

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Bad attitude at the reception ruins all the experience. Such establishments should give utmost importance to greeting staff and don’t leave such issues to unqualified employees.

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  5. out2eat

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was good!!!!

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  6. Solomon

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and authentic Spanish restaurant with live flamenco music on Fridays and Saturdays. Wonderful ambiance, and great service. Will definitely be back again soon.

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  7. Jose H Diaz

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great time there, the food, the wine and the Spanish music/ dance made a memorable night.

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  8. James

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here and had the "Executive Lunch." Food was excellent. Portions on the smaller side, but probably normal for Spanish cuisine. Service and ambiance were also wonderful. Highly recommended for taking out friends or business partners for nice meals!

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  9. david

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The Taberna is coasting a bit on its location and reputation. Compared to Jaleo, prices are considerably higher and the food is just not nearly as good. The croquettes are mushy. The gambas were bland. The gambas salad was excellent and fresh.  but in terms of ambience, the noise level is quite high. And the smaller tables are either wedged in by the door or next to the register, making for a relatively unpleasant experience if you have a small party. 

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  10. Omer

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and wonderful service with professional, efficient and friendly staff.

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FAQs

Taberna del Alabardero offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 429-2200.

Taberna del Alabardero is rated 4.7 stars by 3851 OpenTable diners.

Taberna del Alabardero does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 30 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Taberna del Alabardero

1776 I Street, NW(Entrance on 18th St.), Entrance on 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Entrance on 18th Street, between H and I
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Traditional Spanish, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary self parking after across the street, on 818 18th street NW. Monday to Friday after 4pmSaturday and Sunday all day
  • Public transit
    Farragut West Metro Station or Farragut North
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josu Zubikaray
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 429-2200
  • Catering
    Taberna del Alabardero Spanish Catering offers Food Delivery as well as Full Service catering. More details at alabardero.com
  • Private party facilities
    Taberna del Alabardero welcomes you to its private and semi private spaces, perfect to host your events. Lunch, Dinner or Happy Hour, formal or casual, we will organize your event according to your needs and guide you towards a successful and memorable experience.
  • Private party contact
    Ramon Pereiras: (202) 429-2200
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