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Cafe Du Parc, Washington, DC

Cafe Du Parc

4.3
4.3
2290 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
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Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., 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 gladly pay for your parking with the Willard Hotel Vallet, or in the Willard Garage when joining us for dinner.
Seatings are restricted to 90 minutes.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Café
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, 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

What 2,290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • District of Columbia

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

2,290 Reviews

  1. ThomasC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful environment and service. Our waiter Bhim Dhung was outstanding.

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  2. DavidM

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a wonderful Fall lunch outside on the Patio.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Terrible service and terrible food. Onion soup was brought to the table cold and half spilled. Drinks were not properly made (we had to send them back). We had to ask for silverware and napkins. Bill was almost $200.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went during restaurant week and found it to be very nice. The food was exceptional.

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  5. KyleT

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time I am in DC this is my go to spot for breakfast, been dining here for several years and it has yet to disappoint

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  6. Paul

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Cafe du Parc never disappoints. The food, service and environment are always inviting and fabulous. It's a special place.

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  7. Skimax

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter, Bhim, was outstanding. He recommended the crab roll and the halibut. Both were delicious along with a nice glass of Chardonnay. We were there for a late lunch. Service was timely and friendly! Thanks 😀

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  8. MichaelK

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    The breakfast food was perfect. Server Ty was sensational. However, workers near the cooking area were way, way too loud and had a negative impact on what should have been a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

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  9. Atourist

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    It is supposed to be fine dining nice restaurant but the waiters were only interested in the tip nothing else. My order was delayed, noone one paid attention to my request but when they thought I was done which I wasn’t, the check came in one minute and my tip wasn’t enough for them and so the waiter asked me to give more. I was totally disappointed

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  10. LQ12

    Washington DC

    60 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    French onion soup is still the best in DC. The chicken was undercooked and the service was not good. Maybe just an off night.

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  11. DCHugh

    Washington DC

    82 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    great greeting, and down hill from there , slow indifferent service , mediocre food , not good for the price which was significant - said on open table that this dinner was a birthday celebration , no one said or did anything

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  12. Virginia

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience2
    This was a disappointing experience. The server rushed through the first 2 courses - they brought the main course while we were still eating the first course - and then forgot us for about 30 minutes before they brought dessert. The food was fine but not outstanding. I know this is a hotel restaurant, but for a fine dining experience (evidenced by the price) someone should keep the very young children quiet and they should ask people to wear something other than shorts and a tee-shirt. That's simply not what I expect when the food prices are this high. It's Restaurant Week, so perhaps they were busier than usual.

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  13. Willy

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We both ordered the escargo as the appetizer. It was not melt in your mouth since it was a little bit chewy. Also, not terribly flavorful. The next course was salmon which we ordered medium rare and it came in closer to medium. It was okay. The next thing was mussels which appeared to be overcooked as they were shrunken rather than plump. The sauce was flavored nicely. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse, presumably with Grand Marnier but could not taste the latter. The service was efficient, although the waiter did seem to have an edge and a little bit of an attitude about him. It didn't affect the meal fortunately or our experience. The worst part was the noise. It was so loud that we could barely hear each other talking while sitting at a small table.

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  14. DavidA

    Kent

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A good quality restaurant that serves good food with good service in a French style. One of only a few places in DC that serve a wider range of vegetables with their meals. Conveniently located on Pennsylvania Avenue and part of the Willard Hotel which has much history, a stunning interior in the old style and a very nice bar - The Round Robin Bar.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
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  16. JapanKyotoYama

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The restaurant interior is very nice. However, the mussels had sand in them, which made them jiggle when eating. The crab cakes were good.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner with great wine and perfect service from Bhim. A delightful experience.

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  18. DougB

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Food was ok but not great. We are outside and got a floor show of large rats running around constantly. Other me than the history of the Willard Hotel (which is worth learning about) there isn’t much to ever draw me back here.

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  19. BTOB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Magnifíque! Ambience, prep, food, service…. Even the weather… All was in order. Our server, Bim, Bihm? Beam? Beem? I didn’t get the spelling.. was lovely, efficient and attentive. We’ll be back…!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great experience all the way around. I’ll definitely eat there again.

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  21. LatriceR

    Charlotte

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional service, view, and the mussels were delightful!

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  22. drlaura

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The restaurant was lovely and accommodating. High notes: veal was divine as was the gnocchi, spinach, mushroom concoction. Bread lovely too.

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  23. MichaelM

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    When we first arrived, the tables were packed. We waited over 20 minutes for a waiter to identify themselves and know we had one for our table. Once he was caught up with the several tables around us, service was outstanding.

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  24. SandraL

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great breakfast. Nice ambience and great friendly service.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time eating at a French restaurant. Everything was wonderful! The Veal striploin with House Made Potato Gnocchi’s, Sauteed Spinach, Morel Mushroom Sauce was absolutely delicious! We also had the truffled mashed potatoes and pomme frites, amazing. We closed out the beautiful evening with Chocolate Fondant Cake and Crème brulée along with espresso and cappuccino. We will definitely be back!!

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  26. Paula

    Columbus

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Scenic outdoor table at the famous Willard Hotel. Enjoyable lunch with large portions. Highly recommend!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    We could not finish eating it’s just no flavor the Fillet mignon has no taste and the second dish short ribs french fries tasted better I was not happy.

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  28. AndreasN

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very nice. It was first time being there. Tables were a little too close.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. Jenn

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    A delightful patio for dinner under the trees. We had excellent fish with ratatouille- simple food prepared just right. It was fun to be surrounded by city noises including music from a street party somewhere in the neighborhood

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  30. bobandcheryl

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    first class dinning event for both Breakfast and lunch. A knowledgeable and caring staff, diverse menu, and food.

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  31. ElizabethP

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We ate here every morning for our 4 day stay at the attached hotel. Although there weren't a ton of options, the food was good. My one recommendation that would make a huge difference would be if they served real whipped cream with the waffles and french toast. The little bowl of spray whipped cream from a can just isn't the same and gets watery quickly.

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  32. Nesma

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beim was excellent! Great staff and marvelous delicious food!

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  33. fisher

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Darling cafe! We had the french toast, blueberry pancakes, Belgium waffle and avocado toast. Everything was excellent!!! Service was excellent too. Definitely will return.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal Great service

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Cafe Du Park is a nice spot for breakfast. We were staying at the Waldorf but wanted something different for breakfast, so we took a 5 minute walk to this place. The food was good and the place was pretty quiet. I cannot stand loud restaurants so I was happy this was quiet. The server was very good and I had no issues with her. I recommend this place for breakfast.

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  36. ChrisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and great service. The perfect place to stop and unwind while in DC. Treat yourself!

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  37. ReadThisReview

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Cafe du Parc is one of those restaurants that you're not disappointed that you went to, but at the same time aren't raring to return. Located in the very posh and well known Willard Hotel, we had expected more, especially since the Round Robin Bar, also in the Willard, is one of our faves. Instead, the food was average and a bit overpriced, as were the cocktails. However, our server was great and took good care of us all evening. The food. First, they charge $6 for "freshly baked" bread. While it wasn't stale, it wasn't fresh. Plus, generally, restaurants of this type offer complimentary bread. It was four pieces, a 5-inch slice of a baguette, a sesame bun, a wheat roll and one more. Next, our salad was fresh, but a little wet with all the dressing. Our mains were the fish and steak and frites. The fish came with a ratatouille that felt more like sautéed green and red bell peppers than what I know ratatouille to be. The steak was decent, but the sauce was so boring and bland I almost fell asleep. The highlight was dessert, which should always be the highlight, right? The coffee was great and we ordered crème brule and it too was right on. Drink prices were a bit higher than DC drink prices. Fine. This is a hotel bar. BUT, with those high prices should come presentation, that includes the ice. I like McDonald's ice at McDonald's, but when I'm drinking cocktails that cost $20 or so, I want that big cube. It makes the entire drinking experience better. I'll bet by now you can guess which ice CDP used in our drinks... Anyway, as I mentioned, we didn't hate CDP, but we're not sure we'll return either.

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  38. Sean

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    The food is great but the service leaves much to be desired. We were seated in an overflow room and had to get up several times to order and for the bill. This was a business lunch and it was a bit embarrassing to do.

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  39. PGlez

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a perfect place for a birthday celebration! We had a great time!

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  40. ShengLab

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I came here on a Sunday, so they only have a very limited menu till 2pm for Brunch. I had the Branzino which was delicious. Will come back next time to try their full menu.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Cafe Du Parc offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 942-7000.

Cafe Du Parc is rated 4.3 stars by 2290 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

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
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Café
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, 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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