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Taberna del Alabardero, Washington, DC

Taberna del Alabardero

4.7
4.7
3865 Reviews
$31 to $50
Traditional Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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 11:30–14:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:30 Sun 14:00–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–19:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Pinchos and a Refreshing Draft Beer for just $20.

    US$20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our special offer! For just $20, savor 4 delicious skewers perfectly prepared and a refreshing draft beer. Available exclusively at the bar from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The perfect plan to share or unwind after work!
    Pinchos and a Refreshing Draft Beer for just $20. photo
  • Whole Roasted Suckling Pig

    US$460.00 per party

    Prepaid

    30 Dec 2024 - 30 Jun 2025
    A traditional Spanish delicacy, our whole roasted suckling pig is slow-cooked to perfection, offering tender, juicy meat with crispy golden skin. Seasoned with a blend of garlic, olive oil, and aromatic herbs, it is an exquisite centerpiece for any special occasion. Served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Perfect for sharing and savoring the authentic flavors of Spain.
    Whole Roasted Suckling Pig photo
  • Brunch Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Come enjoy our brunch with special prices on sangrias, mimosas, beer, Bloody Marys, and mojitos!
    Brunch  Specials photo

Offers

  • Come To Enjoy Our Special Gin Tonic Menu !

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 19:45,Mon - Thu - 11:30 - 14:30, 14:30 - 21:45,Fri - Sat - 11:30 - 14:30, 14:30 - 22:45
    "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 - 14:30 - 22:45
    Make your dinner reservation and enjoy Live Flamenco performance. Starting at 8 pm, every Friedays and Saturdays

    Live flamenco music! at 8 PM photo
  • Restaurant Week - Winter 2025

    27 Jan 2025 - 9 Feb 2025
    Sun - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 19:45,Mon - Thu - 11:30 - 14:30, 14:30 - 21:45,Fri - Sat - 11:30 - 14:30, 14:30 - 22:45
    Experience Spain at Restaurant Week Winter 2025! We invite you to indulge in a unique culinary journey during Restaurant Week Winter 2025, where the authentic flavors of Spain meet an irresistible special price. Our chef has created an exclusive menu at a special price, including: Starter + Main Course + Dessert All for just $25 USD for Lunch and $40 USD for Dinner (Price per person)

    Restaurant Week - Winter 2025 photo

What 3,865 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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.

3,865 Reviews
  1. Michele

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Spanish food as if we were in Madrid. Extensive wine list of Spanish wines.

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  2. MELVIN

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We invite a friends of ours to celebrate our wedding anniversary and they love the place, the service and the most important part of item: Tapas, Paella and Squid rice.

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  3. Laverne

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and well prepared. You can definitely tell they use quality ingredients. The service and ambience was outstanding.

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  4. trish

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dear Staff and Manager of Taberna del Alabadero I was at Taberna 10-12 years ago. , and again a few years later. I chose it because I Was  looking for a great Paella valenciana to replicate those I had in Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia, Granada and Madrid, and Cordoba, over the years. Mind you, it has been quite some time, but I recall the Paella being almost a replica of those I had in Spain. The rice was fresh and well prepared with saffron. I have actually prepared Paella Valencian style with a recipe I got from an upscale restaurants in all of the cities I mentioned above restaurant in Valencia. It contained saffron rice, chicken, mussells, clams, escargot, salt pork,chorizos,lobbster, and lean pork, and calamares green peas, green peppers, red pimento, onions tomatoes and rice, and of course saffron and chicken or seafood stock. I realize this is an extremely expensive dish to make these days. I have made it a few times and it is very expensive. However many years ago at Taberna I had a version that did not include all of the ingredients I mention above, but it was delicious and fresh. Our version on Saturday partially cooked rice, very dry chicken and seafood and no discernible saffron. It was not fresh, it tasted warmed over and the temperature was tepid. It was a great disappointment. Normally my paella has been served in the authentic paella pans. Please let your management read this. I do not wish to post this on your website. Sincerely, Patricia Cooper We had 2 pm reservations Saturday 12/28; My daughter Nia Raymond and I dined on that date.

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  5. Vincent

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect evening g of paella and flamenco. Outstanding service, energetic atmosphere, and FLAMENCO! Ole Taberna de Alabardero!!

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  6. Vilma

    VIP

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, fantastic experience! Food always fresh, service, and spectacular show!

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  7. Katya

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience with wonderful food. Staff was perfectly attentive and made sure we were comfortable.

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  8. Kristi

    VIP

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a magical experience! We will be back regularly!

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  9. Lizanette

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant but we were basically ignored and had to haul someone to get service. Once we were able to get someone to finally service our table things move along.

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  10. Dee

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely restaurant and the service was outstanding. When I had intended to order a starter of meats and cheese, but ordered the wrong thing, our waiter just brought out a plate of cheese at no charge. That was exceptional. However, if there is one thing that a Spanish restaurant should always do well, it is paella. Our experience with this dish left a great deal to be desired. We ordered the Paella Mixta, which was supposed to have a mixture of seafood and meat, with saffron flavored rice. The rice was abundant, but had no detectable saffron flavor. The mussels and clams were very small and over-cooked; the underside of the dish was not crusted as it should have been; and the whole dish was rather dry. This paella was extremely disappointing at a price of nearly $50 per person.

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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 3865 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 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
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–22:30 Sun 14:00–20:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–19:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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