Cafe Du Parc

Name: Cafe Du Parc
Address: 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 942-7000
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (2634)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for brunch
Good for business meals

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.

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) 637-7439

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. 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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What 2,634 people are saying

Cafe Du Parc reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Cafe Du Parc offers a "charming atmosphere" near the White House with expertly prepared French cuisine. Guests appreciate the "fabulous option for both lunch and dinner" and the "excellent service." Outdoor seating is available, making it perfect for a "lovely evening" or "Sunday brunch." A must-visit in DC!

2,634 Reviews

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Kim
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious! I had the mussels and there was enough for 2 ( a little more broth would have been perfect). Service was lacking- very slow to follow up, slow to bring drinks, dessert and check. Sat outside on a beautiful night( felt like fall but it was June) . Check prices did not match on line pricing ( reviewed later)
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Tamera VIP
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yet another wonderful meal with friendly service on a fortunately warm but breezy day to sit in their nicely placed outdoor seating.
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Kimberly
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of my favorite breakfast spots in DC! Great food and atmosphere…
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Tina
St. Louis1 review
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed a lovely evening on the patio - dinner was fantastic. Everything was top notch and delicious! Staff was attentive. Highly recommend!
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Juan
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our ribeye had a weird smell, we did not finished it and later on our stomach hurt. Our waiter was very nice, salad and soups were ok
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Tara
Denver / Colorado10 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was ok but the food was very overpriced with very small portions. All sides are extra and expect to pay a lot.
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JC VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good selection on the menu and the service was superb and super friendly. Terrific experience dining here.
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Debra VIP
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Crab cake appetizer and filet mignon were cooked to perfection. Incredibly delicious meal.
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Kate VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe du Parc is a fabulous option for both lunch and dinner! Service was excellent. Having al fresco now available is a special treat!
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Laura VIP
Atlanta8 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service leaves something to be desired, server took forever to check on our table throughout the evening and did not check on us at all after the meals were served. Our table steak orders all came out the wrong temperature, even after we asked verbal confirmation upon delivery of food, but because the server never came by, we couldn’t even send the food back or ask to have it addressed. Bread was $6 and absolutely not worth it, very small and dry, hard to bite bread. The other half of the table ordered seafood and it looked more promising.
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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 2634 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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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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) 637-7439

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Cafe Du Parc

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Gift card

Private dining

Pershing Room B

Pershing Room A

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Popular dishes

Croque Monsieur

Beef Bourguignon

PEI Mussels

Menu

What 2,634 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Du Parc offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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