K Town Bistro

Name: K Town Bistro
Address: 3784 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD, United States, 20895
Telephone: (301) 933-1211
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

676 Reviews

$30 and under

Burgers

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K Town Bistro is a family operated restaurant nestled in the heart of Historic Kensington that serves a variety of international cuisine. The owner, Gonzalo Barba, has over 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Having spent twenty of those years at the renowned Watergate Hotel in Washington DC, Mr. Barba has served sons of kings, presidents, and senators. Mr. Barba's personable nature combined with a passion for fine dining service creates a wonderful place to eat out with a stay-at-home feel. Additionally, the chefs of K Town Bistro formerly worked in the prestigious Old Angler's Inn in Potomac and The Vyne Bistro in Rockville. Together, K Town Bistro will be cooking some of the finest dishes Kensington has to offer.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(301) 933-1211

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Burgers, French, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 933-1211
Website
https://ktownbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Hermelindo Mazariegos
Private party facilities
Please call (301) 933-1211 to schedule your private event

Location
3784 Howard Ave Kensington, MD 20895
Neighborhood
Kensington
Cross street
Armory Ave.
Parking details
Free street parking.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Beet Salad$10.00
Red Beets served with mix greens, caramelized pecans, goat cheese, and our house dressing.
Field Mix Green Salad$8.00
Served with red onions, tomatoes, avocados, goat cheese, and house dressing.
Caprese Salad.$12.00
Freshly Sliced tomatoes with buffalo cheese, chopped basil, and our balsamic reduction dressing.
Caesar Salad.$8.00
Served with chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and home made classic Caesar dressing.

Entrees

Lamb Shank$35.00
Cat Fish$24.00
Seared Scallops$29.00
Served with risotto, sautéed spinach, and shrimp sauce.
Seafood Medley$25.00
Sautéed salmon, rockfish, flounder, onions, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, with creamy risotto, and our house made shrimp sauce
Seared Ahi Tuna$27.00
Freshly seared tuna with, sautéed spinach, mashed potatoes, and our house made wasabi ginger sauce
Blackened Salmon$24.00
Served over ratatouille, drizzled with balsamic reduction and herb oil.
Rib-Eye Steak$32.00
Pan seared 12oz ribeye steak served with, roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables and peppercorn sauce.
Short Ribs.$25.00
Braised short ribs served with creamy risotto, mixed vegetables, and red wine sauce.
Beef Stroganoff$26.00
Filet mignon tips, sautéed mushrooms, onions, spinach, linguine, served with our house made cream sauce.
Chicken Marsala$20.00
Pan seared chicken breast, with roasted potatoes, mixed vegetables, and mushroom marsala sauce
Shrimp and Chicken Pasta$22.00
Pan seared Chicken, Shrimp, linguine. tomatoes, onions, spinach, and a creole cream sauce.
Vegetable Plate.$20.00
Grilled yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, green beans, broccoli, sautéed spinach, creamy risotto, served with our house made tomato sauce.

What 676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maryland - DC Suburbs
Neighborhood Gem
Maryland - DC Suburbs
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Mrycemy
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, outstanding food, just an overall great experience.
C
Cathy
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love going to K Town restaurant. The staff is always helpful and the food excellent. The menus are getting worn. I suggest they create a new one on a computer and print this
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italianfoodlover
Washington DC
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
The service was delightful. The daily specials were tasty.
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mom1964
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was very good. The service was pleasant and helpful in describing our options. It’s a small restaurant so I would recommend reservations.
BH
BrettH
Baltimore
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We had lunch with a friend who was visiting from out of town. The food and service was terrific with very generous sized portions and a great value for the quality. There was a large group dining there as well, so a little bit noisy with that festivity. Overall a lovely experience!!
TB
TBTB
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time great experience all around. Not only was the food over the top the service was excellent
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Bambi
Baltimore
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The waiter appears brusque; actually he is just humorless and a good waiter. The waitress was sweet, helpful, accommodating. The atmosphere is the best: presentation is lovely. And the deep fried oysters and soft-shell crab: the best: lightly breaded so the taste of the seafood comes through.
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Dinner4for2
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location for parking, fairly priced, consistently good food.
GG
GlennG
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed every dish. We all share a little with each other. The atmosphere is amazing! The food was amazing! The Service was amazing! We highly recommend it. My wife and I have planned to return for a date night. This restaurant is wonderful!
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Alicia
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The taste of the beef Bourgogne was very good but the quantity of it and the mashed potatoes was a bit poor for the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very charming.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner with very attentive service. Lovely evening and we’ll be back.
SB
SylB
Washington DC
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall2food3service5ambience4
I was expecting you to have "duck breast" because your menu on the internet states that you still serve it. That is the reason we picked your restaurant. Plus the liver was very disappointing, it was like a stew and was not very good
LC
LooseCannon
Richmond
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous Easter Brunch! Amazing service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and attention. The food was delicious. Our first time at K Town but we’ll be back
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louiseb
Washington DC
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food wonderful - well worth the visit
PM
PennyM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great local restaurant. Close to Kensington Town Hall where we were seeing British Players.
LG
LindaG
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food are the BEST. First time and we will definitively go again!
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cookie
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We enjoyed our dinner with friends
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was just delicious cuisine, and excellent personalized table service such I haven’t often experienced in the US…checking on us and anyicipating needs. Food was great and Specials delicious. Great for a date, special ocasion or antique or bookstore shopping nearby.
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baja
Washington DC
62 reviews
vip
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
A charming off beaten path restaurant which has been around for years. Friendly staff, good menu, and good prices. Very noisy especially when children there. I recommend and having late lunch when less crowded.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
I think this restaurant is a neighborhood gem! It's small and a bit cramped for inside dining but the food is outstanding and take-out service is offered. My husband enjoyed the scallops. The pork chops I ordered were very tender and delicious. Service was polite and friendly. The staff wore masks. Free parking is on the street.
ML
MikeandLisa
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience, as usual. Everything was delicious and the service was superb.
WT
WellTraveledDiner
Washington DC
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for lunch and had the lovely table by the window up front. From start to finish, the service was superb - waiter was quick with the bread and water, went through the specials, and was attendant to our needs without over-checking. We had the butternut soup and the onion soup - these were excellent . . . perfect portions and both delicious. I had Caprese salad, and friend had the Bistro salad - again, flawless and well-presented. We finished off the birthday lunch with apple crisp served with french vanilla ice cream . . . . perfection. I will definitely be back, and look forward to trying new items. I need to point out that the place itself is just lovely - elegant but comfortable. I can't believe I haven't tried it before so don't miss this gem!
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Mcfgjh99
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Quaint, somewhat romantic restaurant. Staff is always friendly and efficient. Several menu items are unique and delicious. Needs to update music selection to improve ambiance.
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merskamp
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic restaurant. Great food and brilliant service. I cant say enough about how much we love this restaurant and in an area where there arent too many great choices, this is a total gem. Very well priced also - the food is excellent and the staff are really nice.
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Mcfgjh99
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious as usual. Will definitely go again. Soups and scallops are amazing. Beet salad: too many beets, not enough goat cheese or pecans
JR
JRM44
Washington DC
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience3
Personal attention to each dish and table on Christmas Day is a good recommendation in itself. Our rib eye and pork shank dishes were well-prepared, good quality ingredients, and the portions ample enough for 2 additional meals from our take-homes. The fried oysters were fresh-tasting and the avocado sauce a creamy counterpoint. A welcome option for weary Christmas Day travelers!
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Elcipote
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great! Friendly and rapid service. Definitely will be going back.
RR
RichardR
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. Love this place.
BH
BobH
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
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JoeZ
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu, great kitchen, nice little place to eat with friends.
DE
DEvans
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Nice, intimate bistro will excellent food and service.
MZ
MildredZ
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food was very good. Was disappointed with Chocolate mousse. I like it creamier. Service was great and so was ambiance. Would go back again.
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Mark
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience3
This was our first time at the K Town Bistro. We both got the striped bass special. Also, had beet salad and escargot to start with, and the desert trio to finish. The food was excellent, although the snails were very small, and not really worth the price. The sampling of three deserts was great, and there was a good variety of wines by the glass offered. Service was good, but could have been more attentive. Definitely intend to return.
HF
HaroldF
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
An outstanding Thanksgiving experience! Delicious food and wonderful service.
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RRatcliff
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant
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LindaV
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
For me, this was a hidden gem that I will definitely visit again. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. There were many inviting choices but I was glad to have chosen the Pork Chucabuco (or something. I kept getting it wrong) which was one of the specials. It was a dinosaur sized pork lollipop with meat that fell of the bone. Served with Risotto and spinach. Yum! We were dressed up which didn't feel like a problem, even if some others were semi-casual. My only complaint was that there were to many specials to remember, I would have preferred that they be on a sheet of paper rather than trying to remember what the server said. But that is a small thing. I can't wait to go back.
KR
KulRiggs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first venture to K Town Bistro. What a lovely surprise! It reminded us of a little European cafe. The service was SUPERB. Waiters VERY attentive. Food was TOP-Notch. We had the gazpacho as our appetizer. I had the Tuna Tartar and my husband had the Beef Stroganoff with in-house made pasta. Both were EXCELLENT. We then split the K Town Dessert Trio, which was also outstanding and just enough for the both of us. Price was reasonable. We will recommend this restaurant to everyone!
JH
JeffreyH
Washington DC
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A surprising gem. Small, intimate restaurant that got all the small things right. Special of three fish in shrimp sauce was much better than expected.

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
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

K Town Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 933-1211.

K Town Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 676 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(301) 933-1211

3784 Howard Ave Kensington, MD 20895

Additional information

Cross street
Armory Ave.
Neighborhood
Kensington
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Burgers, French, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Hermelindo Mazariegos
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ktownbistro.com/
Phone number
(301) 933-1211
Private party facilities
Please call (301) 933-1211 to schedule your private event

K Town Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Beet Salad

Short Ribs

Seared Scallops

Appetizers

Tuna Tartare$12.00

Crispy Oysters$12.00

Soups

French Onion Soup$7.00

Salads

Beet Salad$10.00

Field Mix Green Salad$8.00

Caprese Salad.$12.00

Caesar Salad.$8.00

Entrees

Lamb Shank$35.00

Cat Fish$24.00

Seared Scallops$29.00

Seafood Medley$25.00

Seared Ahi Tuna$27.00

Blackened Salmon$24.00

Rib-Eye Steak$32.00

Short Ribs.$25.00

Beef Stroganoff$26.00

Chicken Marsala$20.00

Shrimp and Chicken Pasta$22.00

Vegetable Plate.$20.00

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Is K Town Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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