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Bresca - Bresca, Washington, DC
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Bresca

$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Innovative
Bresca offers A La Carte and Tasting Menu options! Parties of 5 or more will be required to do our Chef's Tasting Menu. We are a Contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the bustling 14th Street neighborhood. Our team explores the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with genuine hospitality.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Ryan Ratino

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2023
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2022
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2021

From the OpenTable editors: From a living moss wall and purple banquettes to playful dishes layered with truffles and caviar, maximalism reigns supreme at Ryan Ratino’s MICHELIN-Starred hotspot. His Parisian bistro-inspired menu includes whimsical takes on French classics like a strawberry-pistachio foie gras “gateau” paired with colorful cocktails from beverage director Will Patton.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 518-7926
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2020
    5. MICHELIN 1 Star 2019
  • Area
    U Street Corridor
  • Cross Street
    T Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking- Metered Street Parking is available on 14th Street NW and surrounding side street parking also available.Closest recommended parking lot- Reeves Center Parking Garage covered parking located on the corner of U St. and 14th St. NW (Building Address 2000 14th St NW. Washington, DC 20009, US)
  • Public transit
    Metro Accessible via the Yellow and Green lines using the U St./American Civil War metro station - located at U st between 12th and 13th- 5 minute walk to Bresca- walk west to 14th st, make left, 1 block down on west side of street near corner of 14th and T st.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Guest Sommelier: William Simons!

    30 Mar 2025 only
    $115pp pairing price Join us on March 30th as we welcome guest sommelier William Simons for an exclusive one-night wine experience. William was named as 2024's Michelin Guide Sommelier of the Year and we want to celebrate with him! Don’t miss the chance to sip, savor, and celebrate with some of the best wine professionals around!
    Guest Sommelier: William Simons! photo
  • Duck Dinner

    23 Mar 2025 only
    $195pp Join us for "All Duck, No Dinner" : a bold, boundary-pushing tasting experience where duck takes center stage in every course! Our chefs will showcase the versatility and decadence of this exquisite ingredient in ways you’ve never imagined.
    Duck Dinner photo
  • Easter Brunch at Bresca

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Join us for a Prix Fixe Easter Brunch at Bresca! We will be offering our takes on Easter classics.
    Easter Brunch at Bresca photo

What 930 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bresca offers a "truly exceptional dining experience" with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "unique and interesting" menu, highlighting dishes like scallops, duck, and creative desserts. Though some find portion sizes and pricing challenging, the "outstanding service" and "vibrant atmosphere" make it a memorable choice for special occasions or culinary adventures.

930 Reviews
  1. brent VIP

    Denver17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service!!! The food was wonderful. Highly recommend!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We hadn’t eaten at Bresca for a few years, and I am sad to say it has gone downhill. I don’t know why they still have a Michelin star. Flavor combinations don’t make sense, and our braised short rib was so tough to be almost inedible. Service is polite, but the staff seem asleep or lobotomized. There are far better places to spend your money.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasting menu was well worth it. Great service and great food.
    BrescaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tasting menu, and we truly appreciate your compliments on both the service and food. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience! Sincerely, Kieran Dolas Service Manager

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  4. Danielle VIP

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Cannot wait to go back!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant looks amazing and the service was good. However, the food was just okay. One of the dishes we ordered (pasta) was extremely salty.
    BrescaResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere and the service. We're really sorry to hear that the pasta didn’t meet your expectations, especially with the saltiness. We take feedback like this seriously and will make sure to address it with our kitchen team. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with a better experience next time! Thanks again for your valuable input. Sincerely, Kieran Dolas Service Manager

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  6. Robert

    Phoenix1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were sat about 40 minutes after our reservation time. Apparently several other people were in the same situation so we shared the waiting room with them; somehow they got drinks and appetizers while waiting but I guess we weren’t selected for that service so we just sat unattended until our table was ready. They had a difficult time figuring out that I was drinking sparkling water and my wife wasn’t so nearly every time our water was refilled it was wrong. The food was lukewarm and the drinks took an unnecessarily long time to get to the table. I was told one of my drinks wasn’t made up to standards so they had to remake it, not sure how that happens at a Michelin star restaurant but it is what it is. It’s almost like they have great food and drinks but didn’t expect more than a few tables to be occupied for the night. We won’t be going back.

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  7. Ronald

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Okay food, nothing overwhelmingly delicious. Seems to me Michelin grades on a curve here in D.C.
    BrescaResponded on 23 February 2025
    Hi Ronald, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry you had just an okay experience, specifically that the food didn’t meet your expectations. That’s certainly not the standard we aim to uphold. We always strive to provide dishes that are memorable and exciting, and we’re disappointed that we missed the mark during your visit. We appreciate your input and hope you’ll give us another opportunity to deliver a meal that better reflects our commitment to quality. Sincerely, Kieran Dolas Service Manager

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  8. Vincent VIP

    Montreal2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and wine pairing with excellent service throughout the night. One of the best restaurants in DC!

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  9. David

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! The wine and cocktails we had were also great! The whole experience was wonderful! Will definitely go again.

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  10. Devon

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food, service and presentation was fantastic and made for a wonderful experience. My only reservation was the dinning area felt a bit congested, and as a result, felt a bit confined and challenging to hear at times. This aspect was unfortunate to an otherwise great experience.

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FAQs

Bresca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 518-7926.

Bresca is rated 4.5 stars by 930 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bresca

1906 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
    3. MICHELIN 1 Star 2021
    4. MICHELIN 1 Star 2020
    5. MICHELIN 1 Star 2019
  • Cross Street
    T Street
  • Area
    U Street Corridor
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Contemporary American, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking- Metered Street Parking is available on 14th Street NW and surrounding side street parking also available.Closest recommended parking lot- Reeves Center Parking Garage covered parking located on the corner of U St. and 14th St. NW (Building Address 2000 14th St NW. Washington, DC 20009, US)
  • Public transit
    Metro Accessible via the Yellow and Green lines using the U St./American Civil War metro station - located at U st between 12th and 13th- 5 minute walk to Bresca- walk west to 14th st, make left, 1 block down on west side of street near corner of 14th and T st.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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