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Cafe Du Parc, Washington, DC

Cafe Du Parc

4.5 (2641)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 31 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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Menu

Cafe Du Parc's menu was last updated on 2/13/2023.

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What 2,641 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Du Parc offers a charming French dining experience in a historic DC location. Diners rave about the "amazing" beef bourguignon and "incredibly delicious" meals. While service can be inconsistent, highlights include "outstanding" servers and delightful outdoor seating. Ideal for brunch or elegant dinners, it's a classic choice in the capital.
2,641 Reviews

  1. Du

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Du Parc was a wonderful experience! Our Bookclub enjoyed it immensely- food, service, and ambience were unforgettable. Thank you!

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  2. Tim

    Pittsburgh / Western PA6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, great experience. The service was tops. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Personally, I had the lamb loin entree. It was very good but I was disappointed in the portion size for the price. Only two small pieces of lamb meat and two small links of sausage along with the accompanying sides. Everyone else's entree portions seemed generous. We would definitely go back, but I would order something different.

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  3. Nelly

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Hostess (the lovely lady at the front who sat us to our table) made our breakfast just divine. She welcomed us in and sat us down so kindly. Some rude customers came in before us and were not kind to her at all. You know what she did? She handled it with class and respect. So this place gets a 10/10, not just for the food - but for the great customer service she gave. We will be back again soon. Also - the lattes here are amazing!!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Jo

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beef, lamb, and the burger were all amazing. Definitely recommend going to this place.

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  5. Firas VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food is bad quality- the restaurant smells strong fishy smell… it s a no no.. not worth the experience at all

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  6. David VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent however service was awful! Probably worse we have had in a very long time. Quite disappointing for a restaurant of this caliber

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  7. William

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great, atmosphere is great, service is pitiful. This isn’t new either.

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  8. 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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  9. Tamera VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area13 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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  10. 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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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 2641 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
10:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
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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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