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Cafe Du Parc, Washington, DC

Cafe Du Parc

4.5 (2649)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 2,649 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Du Parc offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and the ambiance of outdoor seating. Signature dishes like the "beef Bourguignon" and "Niçoise salad" are highly praised. While some note occasional service lag, the overall experience remains memorable.
2,649 Reviews

  1. Richard VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend the Bone in Ribeye for 2. Comes with soup, salad, 40oz steak, 2 sides and steak sauces. Choice for summer soup is Watermelon Gazpacho; which was excellent!

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  2. PAUL VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lots of potential…. Everything was a little lacking or just subpar of expectations for a true French brasserie at this price point. Service was enthusiastic but spotty in attentiveness and awareness. Mixed vegetable side was brought out with the escargot appetizer — instead of with the main as normal. Escargot tasted like it was frozen or canned instead of fresh….. There’s a reason for their table availability.

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  3. Carol

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    There is not a lot of atmosphere at this French bistro, but the food was outstanding. You think of Boeuf Bourguignon as a stew, but this was so tender and tasty, it changed my mind. Similarly, Filet Mignon is often just good meat with little flavor. Not so this filet--tender, tasty, and cooked just as I requested it. Great meal in a corner of the Willard Hotel. Wines are listed on the menu. But they have another great wine list if you ask for it. However, it seems like they have to go a long way to search for the wines on that list. It took quite a while to get our wine bottle.

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  4. Mohamedu

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good and service were excellent. Willard burger and Niçoise salad were to die for.

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  5. Betty

    Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful hotel and restaurant. It’s my go to when I’m in DC. Unfortunately I found a hair in my food, but my waitress handled it perfectly. She apologized and got me a new sandwich. My friends all loved their meals and raved not only about the food but about her. She went to great lengths for me. And ended up comping my sandwich.

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  6. Tina VIP

    Denver / Colorado27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely NA spritz and a bowl full of delicious mussels! Lovely cafe, great service. A very nice experience.

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  7. Susan VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten here many times. Whether it's a busy holiday weekend, as is the case now, or a slower day, the staff is always positive and the food is consistently good.

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  8. Du

    Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    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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  9. Tim

    Pittsburgh / Western PA6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    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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  10. Nelly

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    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!!

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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 2649 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
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
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
  • 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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