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Name: Kapnos
Address: 2201 14th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 234-5000 ext. 9
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Kapnos

4.5 (1320)

$31 to $50

Greek

2201 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Chef Mike Isabella opened Kapnos along the Fourteenth Street Corridor in July 2013. Isabella draws inspiration from Northern Greece to create a menu of spreads, breads, vegetables and other small plates, including his signature wood-grilled octopus. Two wood-fire grills with rotating spits and a large oven for stone-baked flat breads service the 160-seat restaurant. Guests enjoy carvings from whole animals that have been spit-roasted all day, including lamb, goat, duck, chicken, and suckling pig. Kapnos is open for dinner seven nights a week.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek
Hours of operation
Dinner Monday-Thursday: 5:30pm-10pm (bar open until 11pm) Friday-Saturday: 5pm-11pm (bar open until 12am) Sunday: 5pm-10pm (bar open until 11pm) Happy Hour - Everyday from 5pm-8pm in the bar area only. All night Happy Hour at the bar on every Monday and Tuesday night! Brunch Saturday: 11am-3pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Bar open between 3pm-5pm on Saturday-Sunday
Phone number
(202) 234-5000 ext. 9
Website
http://kapnosdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mike Isabella, George Pagonis
Catering
Mike Isabella Concepts offers Greek catering in the style of Kapnos. Please email events@kapnosdc.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Kapnos can accommodate groups up to 250 for a standing cocktail reception and we also offer a semi-private dining room that accommodate up to 50 guests seated and 75 standing. Our entire dining room can seat approx. 160 guests plus about 40 guests in our bar area.

Location
2201 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
U Street Corridor
Cross street
14th St & W St, NW
Parking details
Street parking can also be found nearby.
Public transit
Kapnos is located 3 blocks from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo metro station (13th st & U st exit)
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pikilia$23.00
sampling of three spreads
Tzatziki$10.00
kalamata olive, preserved lemon, orange
Hummus$10.00
chickpea, tahini, sultan chutney
Tyrokaftari$12.00
feta, smoked manouri cheese, grains of paradise
Taramosalata$14.00
carp roe, caviar, cauliflower
Favosalata$10.00
yellow split peas, scallions, black garlic, pine nuts
Melitzanosalata$11.00
smoked eggplant, roasted peppers, walnuts, feta
Stone Baked Flatbread$3.00
garlic oil
Crudité$4.00
carrot, kohlrabi. cucumber, lemon, sesame
Gluten Free Bread$4.00
chickpea flour, dill, kefalograviera

Cold Mezze

Marinated Olives$8.00
preserved lemons, harissa
Dolmades$10.00
grape leaves, pine nuts, pickled grapes, citrus labne
Horiatiki$14.00
heirloom tomatoes, persian cucumber, pearl onion, feta
Maroulosalata$11.00
mixed greens, spring vegetable, ladotyri, champagne vinaigrette
Tuna Tartare$16.00
fresh garbanzo, avocado, harissa, lavash chips
Roasted Baby Beets$12.00
smoked goat cheese, orange,walnut dukkah

Garden Mezze

Greek Fries$11.00
chickpea, peppercorns, mizithra cheese
Fried Cauliflower$14.00
greek curry, spring onion, english peas, herb salad
Falafel$12.00
burnt eggplant, tahini, romaine, chickpea relish
Kolokithokeftedes$11.00
zucchini fritters, mint yogurt
Saganaki$15.00
kefalograviera, honey, apricots, lemon thyme
Gigandes$12.00
giant beans, fava, beans, rainbow chard, sorrel, slow roasted tomato
Grilled Asparagus$15.00
skordalia, za'tar, harissa
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$13.00
dried cherry, berbere, carrot puree, burnt honey vinaigrette

Ocean Mezze

Charred Octopus$19.00
favosalata, ramps, marinated tomatoes, harissa
Marinated Salmon Kebab$16.00
chermoula, israeli couscous, preserved lemon, green olive
Aegina Shrimp$16.00
roasted red pepper, saffron, artichoke, fava bean, spanakorizo

Phyllo Pies

Braised Short Rib$16.00
caramelized onion, gruyere cheese
Wild Mushroom$15.00
caramelized onion, gruyere cheese
Spanakopita$14.00
spinach, leeks, feta

Wood Roasted Mezze

Marinated Lamb$18.00
spring tabbouleh, cucumber, sumac, pomegranate
Roasted Pork$18.00
marinated cucumber, gigandes, roasted red pepper
Spiced Baby Goat$19.00
couscous, moroccan carrots, labneh, baharat spice
Bifteki$15.00
tzatziki, brussels slaw, pita
Lamb Chops$22.00
crispy fingerlings, feta cheese, oregano, roasted red peppers

For the Table

Spit-Roasted Chicken
lemon potatoes
- Whole$42.00
- Half$24.00
Whole Grilled Bronzino$39.00
rainbow chard, artichoke, garbanzo, tomato
Whole Lamb Shoulder$89.00
Whole Pork Shoulder$85.00
Salt Baked Whole Dorado$44.00
braised rainbow chard, sorrel, artichoke

Chef Tasting Menu

Chef Tasting Menu
Beverage pairing $39; allow the chef and sommelier to design a custom menu for your party featuring an assortment of menu items as well as specialty dishes
- per person$75.00
- Vegetarian$65.00

What 1,320 people are saying

Kapnos reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Energetic

1,320 Reviews

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Raspberryberet
Washington, D.C. Area95 reviews
1.0
Reviewed on January 24, 2020
1. Overall 1
Was Violently ill for 24 hours after my visit Don’t really know what else to say about it but I won’t be going back
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great Christmas Eve dinner. The whole roast lamb shoulder is divine.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area28 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating a birthday and so sampled a little bit from every section. Highlights were the various spreads, saganaki, broccoli with smoked eggplant (a must IMO), and octopus. Zucchini fritters were tasty and well-done, but I would probably get something else from the veggies instead, personally. The lamb was good, but a little underwhelming in comparison to the others. Should've gotten the goat! Our waitress (Maria) was fantastic and so helpful.
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Seriousabouteats VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill18 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 16, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Recommended by our Lyft driver who is also a chef. Fantastic food. Got appetizer platter and roasted shishito peppers. Ended with fried calamari. All A+.
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LocalResident
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 16, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This place has really gone downhill. Disappointing.
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Jerseyboy
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 15, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were a group of 6 seasoned travelers and restaurant goers. We ordered a variety of dishes from the chicken to octopus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, roasted eggplant and a caviar appetizer. Besides the chicken being brined a bit too much all parties enjoyed their dishes immensely.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We sat at the counter and watched the kitchen work their magic. Our waiter was outstanding and guided us the menu perfectly!
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PaulR
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 12, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The physical arrangement was such that the very noisy bar was isolated from our table, and we could enjoy great conversation. The food was creative and collaborative. We ordered the lamb-shoulder for the table, which was delicious and fun to share. Mezze were also delicious, and the greek wine recommended by the waiter was outstanding. Very enjoyable overall.
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JenniferW
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful experience at Kapnos. We had the unlimited brunch and everything we had was excellent. Our server David was extremely helpful, managed some strict dietary restrictions, and was sure to keep the food arriving at our table without us even asking. Highly recommend this restaurant for brunch!
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Arthur VIP
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best brunch places in all of DC without a doubt. Very good courteous service, food is fast, and drinks are good. If you go, you have to get the haloumi cheese.
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2201 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Cross street
14th St & W St, NW
Neighborhood
U Street Corridor
Hours of operation
Dinner Monday-Thursday: 5:30pm-10pm (bar open until 11pm) Friday-Saturday: 5pm-11pm (bar open until 12am) Sunday: 5pm-10pm (bar open until 11pm) Happy Hour - Everyday from 5pm-8pm in the bar area only. All night Happy Hour at the bar on every Monday and Tuesday night! Brunch Saturday: 11am-3pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Bar open between 3pm-5pm on Saturday-Sunday
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking can also be found nearby.
Public transit
Kapnos is located 3 blocks from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo metro station (13th st & U st exit)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Isabella, George Pagonis
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://kapnosdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 234-5000 ext. 9
Catering
Mike Isabella Concepts offers Greek catering in the style of Kapnos. Please email events@kapnosdc.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Kapnos can accommodate groups up to 250 for a standing cocktail reception and we also offer a semi-private dining room that accommodate up to 50 guests seated and 75 standing. Our entire dining room can seat approx. 160 guests plus about 40 guests in our bar area.

Kapnos

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Spreads

Pikilia$23.00

Tzatziki$10.00

Hummus$10.00

Tyrokaftari$12.00

Taramosalata$14.00

Favosalata$10.00

Melitzanosalata$11.00

Stone Baked Flatbread$3.00

Crudité$4.00

Gluten Free Bread$4.00

Cold Mezze

Marinated Olives$8.00

Dolmades$10.00

Horiatiki$14.00

Maroulosalata$11.00

Tuna Tartare$16.00

Roasted Baby Beets$12.00

Garden Mezze

Greek Fries$11.00

Fried Cauliflower$14.00

Falafel$12.00

Kolokithokeftedes$11.00

Saganaki$15.00

Gigandes$12.00

Grilled Asparagus$15.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$13.00

Ocean Mezze

Charred Octopus$19.00

Marinated Salmon Kebab$16.00

Aegina Shrimp$16.00

Phyllo Pies

Braised Short Rib$16.00

Wild Mushroom$15.00

Spanakopita$14.00

Wood Roasted Mezze

Marinated Lamb$18.00

Roasted Pork$18.00

Spiced Baby Goat$19.00

Bifteki$15.00

Lamb Chops$22.00

For the Table

Spit-Roasted Chicken

Whole Grilled Bronzino$39.00

Whole Lamb Shoulder$89.00

Whole Pork Shoulder$85.00

Salt Baked Whole Dorado$44.00

Chef Tasting Menu

Chef Tasting Menu

Overall ratings and reviews

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