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Butterworth's, Washington, DC

Butterworth's

4.3 (71)
$31 to $50
French
319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Bart Hutchins
  • Private party facilities
    We are pleased to offer private dining, full buyouts, or private space for birthdays and other celebrations. Please contact events@butterworthsdc.com for more information.
  • Area
    Capitol Hill
  • Cross Street
    Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 4th streets, Southeast.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 71 people are saying

Butterworth's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butterworth's boasts "incredible service and ambiance," with a unique French-inspired menu that is "truly special" in DC's dining scene. Guests rave about "amazing food and drinks" and the "cozy, eclectic atmosphere." While some menu items may surprise, the overall experience is often described as "absolutely amazing" and worth revisiting.
71 Reviews
  1. Shannon VIP

    Washington DC53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my first visit and we split several things on the menu. Everything was delicious. The cabbage Caesar was a great twist on a classic. The beef cheeks were excellent as was the crudo.

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  2. Annelise VIP

    Shanghai4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Butterworth’s couldn’t have been more accomodating for our group! We had a wonderful time, food was delicious, loved the variety of drinks and service was very attentive.

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  3. April

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were really excited to try this place but it was pretty lame, the food was meh and it was expensive for what it was.

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  4. Parvati

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has charming decor and ambiance. Our server was a cheerful and competent young man. The food leaves a lot to desire. The asparagus soup- a spring special- was bitter with a stringy consistency and off putting color. It was taken off our check as I could not eat more than a spoon of it. The scrambled eggs on toast were great. The winter greens were tasty but were not on vol- au- vent, as indicated on menu but on a piece of toast instead. The lamb merguez sandwich was adequate.

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  5. Madison VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and management, in addition to a gorgeous and eclectic space! Excited to come back for more memories!

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  6. Amy

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience with delicious food and great service! Will definitely be back.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  7. Charlie

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! Never disappointed with butterworth’s!

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  8. Henry

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Anthony D was a great server, he took care of us and immediately knew what to do when I told him it was my daughter's birthday, I appreciate the response and made our experience great. Food was very good, mostly inventive. I guess it's a gastropub so treat the entrees like larger tapas dishes, order a few to share from the mains list (we ordered ratatouille and treated it like an app) . One negative about the place was a smell of cigarette smoke perhaps coming from the room next door where they were having a private party. No one was smoking at the bar or dining room. Since all resto's have been smoke free for so long, it's really obvious when people are smoking.

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  9. Ally VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was good, but the food was not. Steak was reminiscent of Texas Road House.

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  10. Gerhard

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

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Butterworth's is rated 4.3 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Capitol Hill

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Butterworth's

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 4th streets, Southeast.
  • 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
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bart Hutchins
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private party facilities
    We are pleased to offer private dining, full buyouts, or private space for birthdays and other celebrations. Please contact events@butterworthsdc.com for more information.
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