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Cafe Du Parc, Washington, DC

Cafe Du Parc

4.4
4.4
2547 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
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Cafe Du Parc

4.4
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
Downtown

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Bistro, French American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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. <br /><br />Valet Parking is available and validated during the dinner service.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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What 2,547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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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.

2,547 Reviews

  1. Christine

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, as always. Great fries. Excellent service. I prefer it when the weather is warm enough to sit outside. It’s cozy inside but noisy.

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  2. gerald

    Denver

    136 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    136 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Veal dish was overcooked. Frites didn't seem fresh. Expected better food, although the escargot turned out to be delicious

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  3. Robert

    Washington DC

    108 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    108 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    High marks to the pork belly appetizer and the salad. Less impressed with the weak broth in the onion soup. It lacked character. Likewise, escargot was plentiful but needed more garlic punch. To charge $6 for very average bread also is disappointing.

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  4. Debra

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We managed to get a private sitting area upstairs, so the noise level was quite low. We very much appreciated it.

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  5. Charlotte

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived five minutes before our reservation time and the hostess told us our table wasn’t ready. We waited and then saw other people who came in after we did being seated. Another hostess was at the hostess stand and I asked her if our table was ready and we got seated right away. We got coffee right away, but were never offered water. We ordered and our breakfast came pretty quickly, but with no toast, butter or cream cheese for my bagel. It took about five minutes to flag someone down for the missing items. We also asked for more coffee which took a while to come. People kept trying to clear our plates when we were not finished. I needed a container for the smoked salmon and accoutrements, which I wasn’t able to finish. We asked for change for a twenty to leave a tip. That took about five minutes. For a restaurant associated with a beautiful hotel (the Willard), the breakfast was mediocre and the service was not good. The value of the meal for the price and service was disappointing. We will not return there.

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  6. Karen

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Waited 10 min at the hostess stand and when she showed up she told us we were late. We were seated in a back room that appeared to be used for storage/coats. Not part of the main restaurant. Not a good vibe. We ate and left quickly. Food was ok.

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  7. Eileen

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Between the overpriced and overcooked steak and the really rude hostess that came over and said "yes, I know you guys want the check but be patient".. I'd encourage finding somewhere else to dine.

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  8. Veronica

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent breakfast. Can’t go wrong here. Will return.

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  9. Anthony

    San Francisco

    68 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My 4th time. It’s a Thanksgiving week tradition. Disappointed in service and lack of.

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  10. Robert

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, classic French. My steak was served first, then I had to ask for a steak knife, and a fork, and the bread we ordered… But the steak, sauces and sides were top notch. Perhaps the waitstaff are trying to channel an authentic rude Paris waiter?

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FAQs

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 2547 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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Cafe Du Parc

4.4
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
Downtown

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Du Parc

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    14th Street
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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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