Palette 22 - Union Market

4.8

192 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Innovative
Lively
Good for groups

Immerse yourself in a vibrant dining adventure at Palette 22, located in the heart of the Union Market District. Explore a diverse menu featuring globally inspired entrées and shareable items from our wood-burning grill, served in a gallery-like setting. Quench your thirst with our dynamic list of beers, wines, and signature libations, including our award-winning sangria, all while enjoying stunning rooftop views. Plus, don't miss bottomless brunch every weekend and daily happy hour specials!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 844-5757
Website
http://www.palette22.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Santiago Lopez
Private party facilities
Plan your event at Palette 22! Choose from various spaces for up to 175 guests, including full buyouts, the Sun Room, or the 2nd-floor room. Ignite your passion for art and indulge in a dining experience that will impress. Whether brunch or dinner, Palette 22 is perfect for any occasion.

Location
400 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002-7010
Neighborhood
NoMa
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

mimosa
choice of 3 juices: kalamansi orange, grapefruit cordial, yuzu-lime
house made bloody mary
new amsterdam vodka, san marzano tomatoes, worcestershire house spice mix
tuscan red sangria
chianti, tuaca, limoncello, fresh citrus
stone fruit sangria
moscato, orange liqueur, honey, peach schnapps, citrus fruit
seasonal mojito
cruzan light rum, mint, seasonal fruit
vasen
american light lager

DIPS

served with house naan. DIP TRIO, choose your 3 favorites $22

black bean hummus$12.00
chiltomate, black garlic, salsa macha V
beet borani$13.00
goat cheese, pickled golden beets, pomegranate molasses V
warm chickpea hummus$12.00
chickpea stew, chili shatta, pressed yogurt, evoo V
roasted carrot romesco$14.00
macadamia, chipotle honey, seasoned yogurt, pumpkin seed oil V
roasted butternut squash$14.00
kashimire chili pepper, tomato-squash chutney, lime V

SNACKS

tempura corn pancakes$13.00
sweet miso butter, lime aioli, cotija cheese
crispy criolla potatoes$14.00
aji salsa, smoked tomato aioli, farmers cheese V G
watermelon aguachile$13.00
lime-yuzu marinade, queso fresco, mandarin, tajin V G
octopus & mahi ceviche$17.00
charred avocado, rocoto-lime marinade, crispy corn, cilantro G

WOOD BURNING GRILL

charred prawns$21.00
salsa macha, passion fruit sauce, mint chimichurri G
lamb & brisket kebab*$15.00
shirazi cucumber salad, whipped goat cheese, sumac
roasted cabbage$14.00
feta brine, guajillo chile sauce, aged parmesan V G
shiso wrapped chicken thigh$15.00
yuzu soy, sweet chili sauce, pickled daikon
charred beef*$16.00
date molasses, green chili sauce, pickled fresno chili

BRUNCH SPECIALTIES

bread basket$12.00
za'atar danish, pecan sticky bun, yuzu-blueberry muffin V
acai bowl$14.00
berries, bananas, mango jam, granola, passion fruit sorbet G V
buttermilk pancakes$14.00
macerated plums, mixed berry jam, spiced maple syrup V
chipotle baked eggs*$15.00
smoked bacon, roasted poblano rajas, oaxaca cheese, tostadas G
mushroom scramble$12.00
caramelized onions, piquillo peppers, smoked cheddar, charred tomato-corn salsa V G
duck confit benedict$15.00
poached egg*, house hoisin, pickled carrots, spiced peanuts, hollandaise
banh mi benedict$14.00
poached egg*, char siu pork, pickled veggies, jalapeño, sambal, hollandaise
chicken tinga tostada$19.00
salsa verde, black beans, oaxaca cheese, fried egg* G
chicken & waffles$14.00
nashville hot sauce, pickles, maple-agave syrup
p22 fried rice$17.00
fried egg*, char siu pork, scallops, shrimp, scallions, sweet chili sauce

G = Gluten free | V = Vegetarian (may contain dairy or egg products)

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs

may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

What 192 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Palette 22 - Union Market offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic service" and a "wonderful atmosphere" enriched by local art and live painting. Diners rave about the "delicious" and "innovative" small plates, with standout dishes like octopus, lamb, and duck. An "amazing" brunch and diverse menu ensure "something for everyone," making it a "must-visit" spot in DC.

193 Reviews

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Julora
Calgary8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yes, the food was excellent as always. The staff were super warm…this establishment will be missed.
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Sofia
Washington DC17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
SHAME THAT THEY ARE CLOSING!!! Amazing menu! Beautiful second floor.
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Lynell VIP
Baltimore23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. Our waiter Lex was spot on with suggestions. The food arrived quickly, was hot, and everything was tasty.
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Kaelah VIP
Richmond9 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a phenomenal brunch experience. My parents were in town so we went to try it out as bottomless brunch isn’t really a “thing” where they’re from haha. The tapa style offerings were perfect for allowing us to try everything we wanted, and to order more too! The bottomless drinks were a good value, but the drinks themselves were not great. You could tell they were just pre-made mix with whatever alcohols, and they weren’t very strong. I would definitely go back (more often than I’d like to admit), but will just pass on the bottomless drinks for next time!
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Carla
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We started with Happy Hour cocktails, as we were early for our dinner reservation. The staff couldn't have been more accommodating. The drinks were great, especially the frozen Kalamansi Crush. After a half hour, staff came to seat us at our table. The menu was explained and questions were answered graciously. We ordered several small plates, and everything was delicious. The highlights being the lamb and brisket kebab, charred octopus, and naan. Leave room for dessert and get the (in-house made) dark chocolate ice cream and salted caramel whip. Heavenly!
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Scott
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sylvia was great! The bottomless food and drink options were delicious!
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Kate
Washington DC17 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience! They treated us to a glass of bubbles for our anniversary, made great recommendations and were super attentive. The food is INCREDIBLE! Everything we ate was delicious, with each dish surprising us more than the last. Can’t say enough - this place is really wonderful!
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Shelisa VIP
Tampa6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience. Our server was Sarah and she was so informative and attentive!
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Kaki
Hawaii10 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time back, and our friends were just as impressed. The stone fruit sangria is excellent!!
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Douglas
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gone too soon. A great local restaurant with delicious food for a great price.
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FAQs

Palette 22 - Union Market offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 844-5757.

Palette 22 - Union Market is rated 4.8 stars by 192 OpenTable diners.

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

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Google Map for Palette 22 - Union Market

400 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002-7010

Additional information

Neighborhood
NoMa
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Santiago Lopez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.palette22.com/
Phone number
(202) 844-5757
Private party facilities
Plan your event at Palette 22! Choose from various spaces for up to 175 guests, including full buyouts, the Sun Room, or the 2nd-floor room. Ignite your passion for art and indulge in a dining experience that will impress. Whether brunch or dinner, Palette 22 is perfect for any occasion.

Palette 22 - Union Market

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BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

bottomless brunch$42.22

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH DRINKS

mimosa

house made bloody mary

tuscan red sangria

stone fruit sangria

seasonal mojito

vasen

DIPS

black bean hummus$12.00

beet borani$13.00

warm chickpea hummus$12.00

roasted carrot romesco$14.00

roasted butternut squash$14.00

SNACKS

tempura corn pancakes$13.00

crispy criolla potatoes$14.00

watermelon aguachile$13.00

octopus & mahi ceviche$17.00

WOOD BURNING GRILL

charred prawns$21.00

lamb & brisket kebab*$15.00

roasted cabbage$14.00

shiso wrapped chicken thigh$15.00

charred beef*$16.00

BRUNCH SPECIALTIES

bread basket$12.00

acai bowl$14.00

buttermilk pancakes$14.00

chipotle baked eggs*$15.00

mushroom scramble$12.00

duck confit benedict$15.00

banh mi benedict$14.00

chicken tinga tostada$19.00

chicken & waffles$14.00

p22 fried rice$17.00

G = Gluten free | V = Vegetarian (may contain dairy or egg products)

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Palette 22 - Union Market offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Palette 22 - Union Market restaurant rated?

Is Palette 22 - Union Market currently accepting reservations?

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