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Cafe Du Parc, Washington, DC

Cafe Du Parc

4.5
4.5
2538 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
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Cafe Du Parc

4.5
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
Downtown

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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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
  • 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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Experiences

  • Willard Ruinart Champagne Dinner

    $350.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 11, 2024 only
    Kick off your holiday season at Willard InterContinental, D.C.’s Holiday Headquarters, with an exclusive Ruinart Champagne Dinner on December 11. Join us for an unforgettable evening that begins with a reception followed by a specially crafted three-course dinner by Executive Chef Gyo Santa. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with iconic selections from Ruinart's distinguished collection, including Ruinart Rosé, Ruinart Blanc Singulier 18th Edition, Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc 2010, and Ruinart Blanc de Blanc. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit in one of Washington's most iconic settings and enjoy rich heritage and exquisite flavors of this legendary champagne house in the heart of the Champagne region.
    Willard Ruinart Champagne Dinner Photo

Menu

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What 2,538 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

2,538 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner before seeing a play at the National Theatre! Staff were friendly, service was quick, and food was excellent/large portions.

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  2. travis

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    can't-lose classic french restaurant in a nice part of town. great choice for brunch-dinner

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  3. Matthew

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good, but it was not worth the $200+ we spent for two meals, two appetizers, and one glass of wine. For that price point we would have expected top of the line dishes, presentation, and service. As it was, service was friendly, but the restaurant was understaffed. We found ourselves having to look around and try to catch the waitress when she looked our way, which was tricky as she was so busy and the restaurant was so full, even on a Sunday night. That said, all things considered, we would go back, IF it wasn't so expensive.

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  4. Michele

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were quick and good. Thank you for the time

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  5. Amanda

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleasantly surprised with what a gem of a dining experience this was. We selected mostly on location which was very convenient to our hotel. The staff were all very attentive. We had a gluten allergy diner and they not only suggested already gluten free meals but modified a meal (mussels) to be gluten free. They even carry GF bread. All of our meals were quite good from the grilled octopus starter to the Vanilla Napoleon dessert.

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  6. Robert

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant is lovely and definitely reminds me of dining in Paris. The food was quite good but the temperature of the restaurant was quite chilly. If you didn’t eat quickly, the food turned cold. The Manhattan was very good but the price was a bit steeper than expected.

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  7. Sandra

    Washington DC

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant has a limited menu but still offers a range of choices. I had the mussels and my friend had the hamburger. Both were quite good. The chocolate/orange mousse we shared for dessert was excellent. There is a nice selection of wines by the glass, which I appreciated. The place is within easy walking distance of the National Theater, and we ate there before the show -- a perfect spot to do so.

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  8. ROBERT

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    In corner of kitchen area no table cloths, no table light Drink service slow. Drinks had to come from other areas of hotel. Moscow Mule had incorrect flavour not served in copper mug Dinners were fine, no unnecessary surprises

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  9. Kyle

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was the best. We were new to some of the menu options and he helped us through those choices, and we enjoyed every minute of it. Wonderful experience.

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  10. Meredith

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a reservation at 9:15 but we waited to be seated and didn’t have a server until 9:45. We had a White House tour so we were on a schedule. The server was nice and food came quickly once we were able to place the order. Food was good and the restaurant is pretty. But they were not super concerned with seating us quickly or getting a server to the table. Definitely don’t go if you’re in a hurry.

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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 4.5 stars by 2538 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

4.5
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Du Parc

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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