Cafe Du Parc

4.4

2551 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Good for business meals
Charming
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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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
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,551 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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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.

2,551 Reviews

C
Christia
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend!!! We enjoyed a wonderful meal and definitely plan to visit again when we’re back in the area! Delicious!!!
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meredith
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely French cafe in the most beautiful hotel in Washington, DC. You can't go wrong here!
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Donna
Washington DC
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was delicious! Service was timely and the staff were attentive.
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P
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were disappointed by the quality of food, relative to the high-end nature of the cafe (and its prices). French onion soup with no onions (and little cheese; mostly just broth), bland escargot, and bread that was clearly not fresh. The ambiance was good and service adequate, however.
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Mary Ann
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. It is located in the beautiful Willard Hotel The location is perfect to get around the monuments and museums.
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Suzanne
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect holiday lunch with friends! Service and food was amazing! Can’t wait to return!!
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food but very loud and made it hard to talk to each other. Service was super.
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Christine
Chicago
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 6 days 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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gerald
Denver
136 reviews
vip
3.0
136 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
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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Robert
Washington DC
108 reviews
vip
4.0
108 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
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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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 2551 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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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

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1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Cross street
14th Street
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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Cafe Du Parc

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Croque Monsieur

Beef Bourguignon

PEI Mussels

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What 2,551 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Does Cafe Du Parc offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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