Cafe Du Parc

Name: Cafe Du Parc
Address: 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 942-7000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2556 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 57 times today

Good for business meals
Charming
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. within the iconic Willard InterContinental, steps from the National Mall, and across from Pershing Park, a national park home to the new World War I Memorial, Café du Parc is reminiscent of a Parisian-inspired sidewalk café.

Nestled between The White House and the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital, Café du Parc’s seasonal outside terrace remains a trendy locale for al fresco dining by both visitors and Washington, D.C. locals alike.

Paying homage to traditional French cooking, the restaurant offers diners various culinary creations from coffee and pastries at its coffee shop, Le Café, to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Sunday on its outside terrace or inside the main dining room. We are pleased to offer parking validation for Valet or Garage parking at Willard InterContinenatal when you join us for dinner.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Bistro, French American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 06:30–11:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:30 Sat 12:00–16:30 Sun 14:00–16:30 Brunch Sun 12:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(202) 942-7000
Website
http://cafeduparc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Gyo Santa
Catering
A catered lunch and dinner menu is available as a pick-up option for off-site events.
Private party facilities
Overlooking the iconic lobby of the historic Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., the Pershing Private Dining Room in Cafe du Parc offers a vibrant, intimate setting perfect for all occasions.
Private party contact
Cafe du Parc Events Team: (202) 942-7000

Location
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
14th Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available for guests of Cafe du Parc through the valet stand of Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. 0-2 hours is $26, 2-4 is $30. We are pleased to extend complimentary valet parking to restaurant guests dining with us for dinner only.
Public transit
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., on Pennsylvania Avenue, Willard is easily accessible by many modes of transportation. The closest subway station to Cafe du Parc is Metro Center station, two blocks away. Valet Parking is available and validated during the dinner service.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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Cafe Du Parc, nestled near the White House, offers a charming dining experience with "wonderful food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "lovely outdoor seating" and diverse menu featuring standout dishes like ribeye and crème brûlée. While some service hiccups occur, the "overall atmosphere" and "delicious flavors" make it a "can't-lose" destination for brunch or dinner.

2,556 Reviews

E
Evyn
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
If you’re looking for an expensive family restaurant with excited children and parents trying to keep them calm while also trying to enjoy dinner in a restaurant that used to be calming, then this is your place. Everyone who works at the Cafe is very professional and busy, but neither the ambiance nor the quality of the food matches what is meant to be a “nice” experience
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Mediocre, over-priced food and we were seated in a hallway next to an elevator. If you want to see the pretty Christmas decorations, walk through and eat elsewhere.
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John
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a pre-theater dinner here on a Friday night. Great food and lovely ambience. The mussels were plentiful and delicious. The chicken was delectable- just the thing for a cold DC night. The kids both had the hangar steak and loved it. While it’s not in the official drink menu, they make a great French 75 5:45 reservation gave us plenty of time for a leisurely dinner & quick walk to the National Theater. Highly recommended
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VIP
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Sadly, my friend and I had a poor experience at Cafe Du Parc. I had booked lunch to celebrate her birthday. Upon seating us, we were not advised by our waiter of any dishes on the menu that they were not serving that day. When attempting to place our order, we were then informed that the mussels were not being served - the heads up upfront would’ve been appreciated. We revised our order and instead ordered the Plat du Jour (rockfish) and the Steak Frites. While the rockfish was decently prepared, the steak was tough, stringy and only 1/3 of it was manageable to be eaten. As the most expensive item in the menu, we’d have expected a better quality. In addition to the disappointment with the food, the fire alarm had sounded for most of our meal. We were told firstly that it’d been set off by smoke in the kitchen, yet later we were told that it was a test. Unfortunately the ringing alarm noise certainly did not prove to be susceptible to a calm and enjoyable setting for our meal, especially when it lasted for as long as it did.
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viviane
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good. The area was small, booth almost too cozy for two. For such a beautiful hotel I expected more from the restaurant.
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Christia
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend!!! We enjoyed a wonderful meal and definitely plan to visit again when we’re back in the area! Delicious!!!
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meredith
VIP
Washington DC
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely French cafe in the most beautiful hotel in Washington, DC. You can't go wrong here!
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Donna
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was delicious! Service was timely and the staff were attentive.
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Mary Ann
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. It is located in the beautiful Willard Hotel The location is perfect to get around the monuments and museums.
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P
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were disappointed by the quality of food, relative to the high-end nature of the cafe (and its prices). French onion soup with no onions (and little cheese; mostly just broth), bland escargot, and bread that was clearly not fresh. The ambiance was good and service adequate, however.
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Cafe Du Parc offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 942-7000.

Cafe Du Parc is rated 4.4 stars by 2556 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Du Parc 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.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 57 times today

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1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Cross Street
14th Street
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 06:30–11:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:30 Sat 12:00–16:30 Sun 14:00–16:30 Brunch Sun 12:00–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French, Bistro, French American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available for guests of Cafe du Parc through the valet stand of Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. 0-2 hours is $26, 2-4 is $30. We are pleased to extend complimentary valet parking to restaurant guests dining with us for dinner only.
Public transit
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., on Pennsylvania Avenue, Willard is easily accessible by many modes of transportation. The closest subway station to Cafe du Parc is Metro Center station, two blocks away. Valet Parking is available and validated during the dinner service.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Gyo Santa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://cafeduparc.com/
Phone number
(202) 942-7000
Catering
A catered lunch and dinner menu is available as a pick-up option for off-site events.
Private party facilities
Overlooking the iconic lobby of the historic Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., the Pershing Private Dining Room in Cafe du Parc offers a vibrant, intimate setting perfect for all occasions.
Private party contact
Cafe du Parc Events Team: (202) 942-7000

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Cafe Du Parc

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Private dining

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Popular dishes

Croque Monsieur

Beef Bourguignon

PEI Mussels

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What 2,556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Order delivery or takeout

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