Unum Restaurant

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Address:
2917 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

Neighborhood:
Georgetown

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Unum Restaurant Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.unumdc.com
Email: info@unumdc.com
Phone: (202) 621-6959
Hours of Operation: Dinner Sunday-Thursday 5:30pm-10pm
Dinner Friday & Saturday 5:30pm-11pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Phillip Blane
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Weekend Brunch

Getting there

Cross Street: 29th & 30th
Public Transit: Circulator Bus to Georgetown. Closest metro is Foggy Bottom-GWU
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: See web site for Parking locations. Meter parking on M street.

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Welcome to Unum. A cozy, neighborhood restaurant

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary American
Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies

Diner Reviews

"Creative and tasty stuff, varied menu, delicious combinations (chorizo stuffed squid with black ink risotto). Good portions (half portions available). Intimate space, a little noisy. We'll return."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Our little group of four was treated to an eclectic and wondrous menu! There is a marvelous emphasis on texture and taste and our waitstaff was helpful, engaging, and exceptionally well informed about each of the dishes. The bar area, while small, is staffed by a barkeep who truly enjoys his job and conveys that satisfaction in the beautiful presentation of his drinks. We thoroughly enjoyed our night out and will return again."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"The food was delicious and creative. I liked that they offer full size and half size portions, the half size might be a little small for some people, but fine for me (I had an appetizer first). The server suggested getting a side dish of vegetables, so my husband and I each did that, but really one side dish would have been enough for two."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"Menu is reasonable but the dishes I had were over designed - pork with many many garnishes.- toomany i think they are trying too hard"
Dined on 2/19/2014
"I love Unum. Since I discovered this gem last spring, I've gone there almost every other week. The service is great, the food is always great with interesting flavors and mixes and the best part they offer small portions. However, their small portions are actually quite big in size. It's the first place where I don't feel bad about ordering and appetizer and an entrée and eating all of it. In addition, all items on the menu are quite reasonably price. Any small portion is about $14. Great food, great ambiance, great service, what's more to say? If you haven't done so, try it!"
Dined on 2/19/2014
"This restaurant does not have a sign out at the moment, so it's easy to miss. They serve half-size and regular sized dishes (approx. 3 oz / 6 oz) of protein. They also have a la carte side dishes, but it is not necessary to order them, as main meal has some sides too. We had truffle mac and cheese and spicy Japanese eggplant (side dishes). Both were good, although eggplant was not really that spicy. We were there for the dinner, and the restaurant is pretty small, so it is more for an intimate sit down of no more than 4 people. Most of their drinks are $12, and they also have bar in a restaurant."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"The truffle mac and cheese and the steak was to die for! Delicious and special evening with a girlfriend!"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"My wife and I had dinner here for the first time with friends the other night. The restaurant had an intimate, sophisticated, neighborhood feel with welcoming and attentive service. The star, however, was unquestionably the food which was expertly prepared, composed and perfectly balanced. The menu accommodates traditional dining or small plate formats. Everything we choose from the menu was unanimously applauded. The wine list was adequate for the menu but could be upgraded a bit. Unum is definitely now one the our favorites in the district."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"My wife and I tried Unum, having eaten at its predecessor multiple times in the past since we like the ambience of he restaurant. So we wanted this to be a memorable dinner. It was -- unfortunately for the wrong reasons. The service was pleasant, not exceptional. The kitchen was very slow with mixed results. The starters were enjoyable but the main dishes, arriving 40 minutes after our first course, were a hugh disappointment. The lamp shank was tough, meatless and without taste. The scallops, while cooked properly, were without flavor. The chef/owner informed us afterwards that the food was not up to his standard, citing to a large party before we arrived. He "comped" the meal which was nice; hence, we shoud try it one more time."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"We decided to try something new and so I checked out what others had recommended on Open Table and we were very pleased with this restaurant. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and has a warm and intimate feeling. The food was delicious and very nicely presented. The service was perfect. We felt like they were attentive but did not interfere. My friend and I get together every Tuesday night for dinner out and so we have visited a lot of the restaurants in town and we both said that this will be one of our favorites. Would recommend this restaurant to everyone."
Dined on 1/28/2014
"Love the opportunity for half orders. Gnocchi was excellent. The menu allowed us to sample more of the menu Would definitely go again and recommend to friends"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"We enjoyed our dinner @Unum restaurant. My drink order was incorrect and I would not order the N.Y strip steak. The bartender did make a good martini. The calamari appetizer was very good as was the grilled branzino. The service was very good and the owner was very welcoming. We were treated to a delicious complimentary dessert in honor of my birthday. We purchased a gift certificate for a relative while there. We recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Unum can be quite good. Our last visit of many was during restaurant week. The host was not as welcoming as the usual front staff. A tad bossy. Seemed a little overwhelmed? Food is usually outstanding. While still very good, it was not quite as good as their usual standards. Also forgot my second main course... We will go back and hopefully will have our usual excellent experience."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"I eat out a lot and hadn't heard of Unum. What a treat! Refined, quiet atmosphere with terrific tasty food. Gnocchi with plenty of veggies in a delicious sauce, well seasoned Bronzino. Reasonably priced. We'll be back."
Dined on 1/20/2014
"I've walked past this place almost everyday, on my way home from work. It's somewhat nice that it's not blatantly out in the open. Great service staff personalities and company knowledge. Food options were great (even a great selection for restaurant week standards). Food cooked well, and with flavor. Would definitely come again."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"Ate here with husband on last day of Restaurant Week. Had a 2-person table in the back--it was so calm and quiet. We both enjoyed our food. I had the apple and celery soup which was amazing. Husband had the chorizo stuffed squid and it was done very well. We both enjoyed 2 small plates for our entree--we both ordered the sesame scallops which were cooked perfectly. I had the gnocchi, which was very good although almost too rich. Husband had the steak, which was good. For dessert we had the chocolate banana semifreddo terrine, which was very good and very filling, and the orange blossom cheesecake, which was unique and very good. Overall a great experience."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"Unum takes its obligation to restaurant week seriously, showcasing its food in an abbreviated menu that has plenty of choices and doesn't dummy down on the quality or quantity (if anything, there was TOO much food offered on the Restaurant Week menu). The service was very attentive, the food was beautifully prepared and interesting and delicious, and the ambiance is intimate, modern and lovely. Had it not been for Restaurant Week and tickets at the Kennedy Center, we might never had tried this gem but we will be back to taste other offerings not available to us last night. We have recommended that our son, the chef, run, not walk, to try Unum on his next night off!"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Amazing food at restaurant week, especially the branzino and beignets :)"
Dined on 1/16/2014
"Was very excited to try this place. Went for restaurant week. Loved everything on menu. Not just run of mill items. My table liked their appetizers, but I ordered burrata salad that came with only a few small pieces of burrata. It was pretty much just an arugula salad. Wouldn't order again. Had pork, very dry. Table had steak, very over cooked. Meatballs were best dish and very tasty. Beignet good - not spectacular - but good. Overall, enjoyed trying new place and nice menu - but unless execution improves, will not be going back."
Dined on 1/15/2014
"Had a good time here. My meal definitely trumped my g/fs meal. Get the meat and pasta."
Dined on 1/15/2014
"The service was outstanding! From the hosts, to our server, and the chef we encountered smiling faces and friendly conversation. Our server was very knowledgable of the menu and made wonderful recommendations. Our son is somewhat of a picky eater so we were extremely impressed by the special accommodations the chef made for him. The chef came to our table to meet our son (who's 7) and ensure he enjoyed his meal! Now on to the best part, the food! Amazing! Fantastic! Out of this world - delicious! The unique combinations of flavor and textures left me speechless. The portion sizes are perfect! We each ordered an appetizer, 2 tasting plates, and dessert. Each dish was very well-balanced and cooked to perfection!"
Dined on 1/15/2014
"Tried this during Restaurant Week and was totally impressed by the menu selections, sterling service and ambience. Food was excellently prepared and presented. The service was wonderful and gracious. The waiter was there at just the right time during the entire meal. The staff was always helpful but never hovering. Interior of the restaurant is very pleasing. It is not a large area but the tables are a wonderful distance apart so that the noise level is comfortable. You don't feel you are an extension of the table next to you (which unfortunately can occur in so many restaurants). All in all it was a wonderful experience and I look forward to visiting it again."
Dined on 1/15/2014
"We ate here during restaurant week 2014. The food was delicious, the scallops are some of the best I have ever had. The ricotta beignets were delicious! My boyfriend had the skirt steak and the boneless short rib pasta, but were amazing! I would highly recommend those delicious along with the scallops."
Dined on 1/13/2014
"I went to Unum for Restaurant week in Jan, 2014 and was very impressed, overall. The portions are great, they give you a ton of options to choose from, and the restaurant week price is hard to beat. The only thing I had that I didn't love were their sesame scallops with wasabi risotto; it might have been a personal thing, but they tasted kind of slimy and undercooked to me. The rosemary gnocci, all of our desserts, and the apps were all fantastic, though! Would definitely go back!"
Dined on 1/13/2014
"Unum has a great environment, cozy, intimate, yet still has a youthful buzz of energy throughout. The food was very tasty and well presented. Great fusion of cultural flavors. Service was good, prompt, and efficient."
Dined on 12/17/2013
"My girlfriend and I went here cause we wanted to have a nice dinner before we both went back to college this weekend. We found Unum on open table and looked at the menu. It looked moderately priced and the menu items looked good. Upon arrival, the greeter had our reservation and took us to our already prepared table by the window facing the sidewalk.. We ordered three half plates which is what I suggest to do. We shared them and agreed that they were all very delicious. We got the NY steak, pan seared pork loin, and the short rib. The meats were all very flavorful. Neither of us like the crawfish cake that came with the steak but seeing as we are both not big fish people that may be why. Great experience and would recommend to anyone."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"Great meal - particularly loved the smaller plate/half portion entree option - very smart."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"My girlfriend & I went here for a New Year's Eve dinner & loved it. The service was phenomenal & we are certainly not ones to be considered "foodies" so having a great server to walk us through the menu was critical. All the courses of the meal were great & pretty reasonably priced. The ambiance was slightly louder than I'd expected, but not at all unpleasant or too loud to keep us from normal conversation. I'd gladly revisit."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"We had a fantastic meal with the short rib pasta and scallops being the highlights."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"Booked a table last minute on New Year's Eve. Our expectations were low since the restaurant was small and the menu was short. But we were looking to try something out of the ordinary and we were not disappointed. First off we appreciate the complimentary shrimp cocktail to start the evening. We had grilled quail on a bed of spinach for appetizer and I must say it was well done. This was my favorite for the evening. Entrees were generously portioned. I like that they have half plate options for skinny girls on a diet. The only miss for us was the side dishes for the entrees. It was novel but didn't pair well for us. We chose the sorbets for desserts. Top notch. Just dial down on the flavor pls. Overall it was a great dining experience"
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Had a fantastic experience and amazing meal at Unum. Would recommend to anyone looking for superb dining."
Dined on 12/9/2013
"Unum was unexpectedly delectable! Starting with the bread and the spreads to the starters and entrees, one could not have asked for more perfection. I had the Branzino and my guest had the short ribs pasta. The Branzino was seasoned perfectly, the right amount of salt and pepper and the right amount of crisp to the skin. I am usually not a fish skin eater unless the skin is crisp, not fishy and seasoned well. All three requirements were met and done expertly! I tasted my friends short ribs pasta. Simply delicious. I higly recommend Unum to foodies. You will definitely be impressed."
Dined on 12/1/2013
"We had the truffle salami, chicken liver mousse and some cheese. Very tasty especially with the accompanying cornichons, ginger jam and onion marmelade. We had the Indian lamb shank and the short rib pasta. All very well prepared with delicious sides vegetables. The service was impeccable throughout and wines that pleased."
Dined on 11/27/2013
"Enjoyed a lovely evening at UNUM . Atmosphere was busy with a neighborhood feel. Cocktail menu is quite expansive and interesting but we both opted for wine by the glass which allowed us to try a few different tastes. Our table was one of two in the window alcove which was perfect. Menu had great choices and I loved that they had small and large plates on offer for the main course. I had the branzino which was delicious and my husband had the gnocchi which he enjoyed. The oysters to start were good, nothing wow , have had better but they were presented nicely. My favorite was the dip that came with the bread! ....I could have had a bowl of it! I would recommend unum as a nice neighborhood place with good food, good staff reasonable prices."
Dined on 11/23/2013
"An excellent dining experience, with outstanding service and ambiance."
Dined on 11/15/2013
"UNUM is a great spot. Very, very cozy restaurant with perfect low lighting to enjoy a nice, romantic meal, or, with 2 or 3 other couples. Food was terrific. Cheese plate was adorned with perfect garnishments, beet salad was excellent, and the short rib pasta, just a tad over-oiled, had great flavor and texture. The Indian-spiced lamb shank was very good. Highly recommend this place. Very nicely done."
Dined on 11/24/2013
"Unum is a relatively new establishment on the old streets of M street in Georgetown. The interior is small and cozy (recommend a reservation especially for parties over 2). The service was excellent. The food was quite good and arrive quickly. The wine was seemed a bit overpriced (especially for the domestic names). The apps are not really portioned for sharing and the half plates are exactly what you would expect. A great spot if you want a smaller, high quality meal. If you have a big appetite there are probably other places in the area that would offer more bang for your buck $."
Dined on 11/23/2013
"Four of us ate at Unum on a busy Friday night. We had all been to Unum before, and enjoyed it greatly. This Friday night, we found the food, service, ambience to be outstanding. Unum is a lovely restaurant, with a delightful menu, that offers a creative range of dishes, including half dishes that allow some of us to order one of the delicious appetizers along with the entrée. I had the beet salad and a half dish of scallops, both of which were superb. Three of us ordered different desserts, which were shared and greatly enjoyed by all. We also ordered a very nice bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. I highly recommend Unum as a special restaurant."
Dined on 11/22/2013
"Small space but packs a punch! What a great find UNUM was for our son's birthday dinner. The food was excellent. My husband and I both had the pork loin dish and it was great! I initially wanted the Branzino but they were sold out of it that evening. The dessert (ice cream and sorbet on cake crumble) was very good. The chocolate and mint ice creams were our favorites. It was fun watching walkers pass by and curiously stop and look or turn around to view the menu outside as if, they too were surprised to stumble upon this little restaurant in Georgetown. Will definitely go back!"
Dined on 11/17/2013
"Met the chef/owner during dinner. Real gem of a place. Highly recommend."
Dined on 11/16/2013

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