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Butterworth's, Washington, DC

Butterworth's

4.6
4.6
33 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
A cozy full service restaurant in the heart of Capitol Hill. With executive chef Joseph Nardo in our kitchen, and known Capitol Hill restaurant alumni Bart Hutchins on our floor; come and join us for cocktails, wines, and well composed french dishes in the evening. Or if you are an early bird, we have a full cafe and daytime service offering our house blend espresso, a beautiful selection of teas, and a separate daytime food menu to help you start your day. We are open Wednesday to Sunday. Our daytime service is 8am till 3pm, and dinner is from 5pm till late.

Hope to see you soon!
- Butterworth's

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Website
    http://butterworths.club/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Small

  • OystersUS$18.00

    Mignonette, Lemon, Preserved Chili

    • LargeUS$32.00

  • SardinesUS$16.00

    Butter, Petite Radish, Lemon Purée

    • Caviar EclairUS$29.00

      Creme Fraiche, Gribiche, Chive

      • Steak TartareUS$18.00

        Chickpea Panisse, Smoked Egg Yolk Jam

        • Puntarelle SaladUS$18.00

          Boquerones, Gouda, Maple Vinaigrette

          • Stuffed CabbageUS$21.00

            Boudin Noir, Black Walnut, Bread Sauce

            • Roasted SquashUS$16.00

              Pistachio, Harrisa, Pumpkin Seed

              Medium

              • Vol-au-ventUS$24.00

                Escargot, Foie Gras, Sauce Maltaise

                • Bone MarrowUS$26.00

                  Potato Puree, Sauce Perigueux, Black Truffle

                  • Halibut QuenelleUS$26.00

                    Fazzoletti, Lacinato Kale, Salted Egg Anglaise

                    • TortelliniUS$24.00

                      Sunchoke, Horseradish, Melted Leeks

                      • RatatouilleUS$22.00

                        Sourdough, Root Vegetables, Sauce Provençal

                        Principal

                        • Wild Mushroom TartUS$36.00

                          Bitter Greens, Taleggio, Macadamia Nut

                          • Veal ShankUS$38.00

                            Garners Grits, Castelvetrano Olive, Gremolata

                            • Sole PapilloteUS$42.00

                              Barley Porridge, Vin Jaune, Preserved Lemon

                              • Roasted ChickenUS$36.00

                                Cranberry Bean, Fennel, Date Vadouvan

                                Last updated: 20 October 2024

                                What 33 people are saying

                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                4.6
                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                • 4.5Food
                                • 4.6Service
                                • 4.8Ambience
                                • 4.4Value

                                Noise • Moderate

                                Diners' Choice Awards

                                • District of Columbia

                                  French

                                Review summary

                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                Butterworth's offers a "slice of France" in DC with a cozy, elegant ambiance and creatively crafted cocktails. Standout dishes include an "interesting take on steak tartare" and perfectly cooked roast chicken. While service and portions have room for improvement, the attentive staff and unique decor make it a must-visit.

                                33 Reviews

                                1. Mary

                                  VIP

                                  Washington DC

                                  2 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  2 reviews

                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Mushroom dish was amazing, as was eggnog crème brûlée

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                                2. Wenli

                                  VIP

                                  Los Angeles

                                  3 reviews

                                  3.0

                                  3 reviews

                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                  1. Overall 3
                                  2. Food 3
                                  3. Service 4
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Not sure if they were having a staffing issue, but most of our food came out room temperature unfortunately. We got the focaccia, which was dense and overly chewy. The scallop was wonderfully cooked but hidden under a large puff pastry that seemed at odds with the rest of the dish. The pork belly dish was tasty. The rock fish was our favorite and the only dish that came out hot. Ambience was warm and cozy. Service was outstanding, albiet a little rushed. Would definitely come back for drinks but not sure about a full service meal.

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                                3. Jessica

                                  VIP

                                  San Francisco

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined on 22 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Butterworth’s was a cozy dining experience with a personal touch. The menu was an elevated version of classic comfort foods (I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup with truffle oil). The decor was icing on the cake. Highly recommend!

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                                4. Daniel

                                  Washington DC

                                  3 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  3 reviews

                                  Dined on 22 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  A truly lovely experience. The ambience is exactly what we wanted and the food did not disappoint. The service was also exceptional. We will definitely be returning.

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                                5. Laurie and Tim

                                  VIP

                                  Washington DC

                                  59 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  59 reviews

                                  Dined on 21 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  We really enjoyed our time! The food was delicious and different from other French restaurants. The service was perfect! Everyone went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. I highly recommend it.

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                                6. Scott

                                  Washington DC

                                  4 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  4 reviews

                                  Dined on 21 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 4
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  The service, food, and ambiance were all really excellent. We enjoyed everything we ordered in a wonderful atmosphere. Staff was great to us. Truly a gem.

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                                7. Douglas

                                  New York City

                                  9 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  9 reviews

                                  Dined on 19 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Great spot, excellent service and quality of food/drink super high. Portion sizes a bit 'tiny' with limited menu, but still - a very enjoyable experience

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                                8. OpenTable Diner

                                  VIP

                                  Washington DC

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined on 18 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Simply a remarkable spot. The food was tremendous and the service even better!

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                                9. Beth

                                  Washington DC

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined on 15 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  If I could give 10/10 I would!! From start to finish, food, service, atmosphere, 😘👌🏽. They were going to be a little late seating us so they sat us in cute settees with some bubbly, which was so kind, and perfect to toast our graduate!! We were seated after a bit, our dishes came out quickly and they were absolutely delicious!! We finished with some beignets and pavlova for the perfect evening with family!!! Thank you, thank you!!

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                                10. Megan

                                  VIP

                                  San Francisco

                                  2 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  2 reviews

                                  Dined on 13 December 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Really good! We enjoyed every dish from oysters to duck fondue (excellent) to the wild mushroom beggars purse (would be better value with two purses). Beignets was also tasty! Will be back!

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                                FAQs

                                Butterworth's is rated 4.6 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

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                                2 people
                                19:00
                                Booked 7 times today
                                Google Map for Butterworth's

                                319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148

                                Dining areas

                                Additional information

                                • Area
                                  Capitol Hill
                                • Hours of Operation
                                  Breakfast Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
                                • Price
                                  $31 to $50
                                • Cuisines
                                  French, American
                                • Dining style
                                  Casual Dining
                                • Dress code
                                  Business Casual
                                • Parking details
                                  None
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