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Alhambra, Washington, DC

Alhambra

4.7
4.7
515 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Taking inspiration from the landmark Alhambra Palace and Fortress in southern Spain, one of the most famous monuments of Islamic and Spanish Renaissance architecture, our new menu exemplifies the blending of cultures and cuisines across the region.

Showcasing their rich bounty of produce and fish in a modern and convivial setting, Chef Ivan Zivkovic presents a seasonally inspired menu enhanced with the bold flavors across a variety of the region’s cultures. With distinct menus offered across brunch, lunch and dinner, the dining concept focuses on four sections of small plated dishes – sea, land, garden and table – all meant to be shared.

Alhambra is located on the lobby-level of The St. Regis Washington, D.C. at 923 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW in the heart of downtown D.C. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch, as well as dinner from Tuesday through Saturday and brunch on weekends.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Balkan style

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (202) 509-8000

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Ivan Zivkovic

  • Private party facilities

    Alhambra offers an unparalleled venue for both business and social events in the heart of Washington, D.C. Whether you’re hosting a small group of friends or clients, or a large reception, Alhambra features unique venues for truly memorable events. The restaurant welcomes groups up to 75 for seated occasions and up to 150 for standing receptions.

  • Private party contact

    Alhambra Reservations: (202) 509-8009

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    16th & K

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is available upon arrival at St. Regis Hotel main entrance.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 515 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Mike

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food and phoenomenal service. Sofiane was exceptional and attentive to all of our needs. Looking forward to going back!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    $14 dollars for water way too much, over price for what you get
  3. ChrisK

    New York Area

    172 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    172 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in DC. The food is amazing and inventive. Probably the most delicious short rib I've ever had. Vasiliki our server was lovely. Amazing wine selection which pairs beautifully with the food.
  4. JoanneF

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really outstanding experience. Wait staff was so professional, knowledgeable and accommodating. Food was excellent and ambience was just wonderful. Highly highly recommend
  5. Allyc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing pairings, quality wine list. Everything was tasty, from the simple to the more complex dishes.
  6. DownToAnArt

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was next level. The service was top tier. Everything about this place is amazing. Highly recommend!
  7. DoraritaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Humus and bread for starter, the chicken. The non alcoholic drink cucumber with ginger beer
  8. lindat

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was wonderful and inventive, very different flavors and amazing. A great experience, service is above and beyond! Everything was perfectly prepared and presented, the Chef came out and met with almost everyone. I could not say enough great things about it.
  9. AshleyY

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. The menu has some interesting twists on things. Wine list superb. Our server was super friendly and knowledgeable of both the wines and the menu. Already recommended to multiple friends.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had my birthday brunch there! Food was AMAZING and came out HOT! The drinks were on point and the service was GREAT! The staff was very attentive and kind towards all my reservation changes. They had a dessert tree thing and OMG the chocolate cake on it was DIVINE to say the least! The ambiance was beautiful and it was quite and very class- it’s the St Regis..duh. A 10/10 overall!
  11. AllyB

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister and I took her husband to Alhambra DC for his 45th birthday and we had the most amazing experience. Sofiane was our server and he was so warm and welcoming and accommodating. He had such an amazing presence and we, thoroughly, enjoyed every interaction with him. Chef Ivan came to our booth and welcomed us and asked us how we were doing and took a picture with me. We will, definitely, visit Alhambra DC and if you go, please ask for Sofiane. He is the BEST!!
  12. MADBAKES

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Experience!!! Delicious food, excellent service and ambience. Beautiful restaurant.
  13. NYrker

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, we were so happy with our dinner that next day cancelled our generation in a different restaurant and came back
  14. Dillybar

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely experience! Atmosphere and food exceeded expectations as did our wonderful server, Armando!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The place is beautiful , the price I got of the food vs what u getting will be little bit higher , customers service is very good
  16. LisaT

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent, extremely flavorful. It is meant to share so that was a bonus. The drinks were OUTRAGEOUS though. Other than that, a great night out.
  17. ChrisK

    New York Area

    172 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    172 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing menu and ambiance. The food is exciting and innovative. GREAT wine list.
  18. AshleyY

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The creativity and the combination of ingredients and flavors far outweighed my expectations! Tahini Cauliflower and Skull Island Shrimp are the biggest highlights of the night and something not to be missed! Wine list is top notch with a great selection of cocktails! I am sure we will be back for more!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    We visited for Easter brunch and were extremely disappointed. The food was lackluster at best with over steamed oysters, pre-made crepes that were barely heated before being served, cold prime rib from the carving station, and many of the serving areas being messy and splattered. We also ordered a bloody mary that was extremely watered down, and we had to send it back and ask for another beverage. We were looking forward to a good experience but unfortunately will not be going back to the St. Regis.
  20. Familyshopper

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Easter brunch was very nice but also very pricey. It's an individual question if it is worth it or not.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous from start to finish. Beautiful service, very attentive staff team. Lovely surroundings. Would highly recommend for any occasion.
  22. MicMoz

    San Francisco

    179 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    179 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice room with elegant design. Service and gold were ok but nothing special given upscale hotel and room. Expected something more elevated for the price.
  23. ScallopSnob

    Memphis/West TN

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The short rib is a piece of art (a rare piece of art at $70.00). The huge gawdy restaurant in a St Regis hotel had only two tables booked at 7:30pm, but I'd still go back for the spare rib and the attentive service.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sofiane was the best server we could have ever asked for. The restaurant was amazing overall. Food was great, big selection of wines, and it was reasonably priced. I will come here again and again if I lived in DC.
  25. peterF

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Perfect for elegant, efficient breakfast meeting.
  26. JosephW

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food2service3ambience2
    I ordered Shrimp and Grits. The shrimps were good , but the grits were not well cooked. The eggplant pieces were hard, as well as the chorizo pieces. The Eggs Benedict my husband ordered were regular. But the potatoes were not. We expect a much better food in a place like that. Only the gingerbread pancakes and the coffee were good. We felt very disappointed.
  27. LenoraR

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for private meetings
  28. JeffH

    Washington DC

    124 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service and good food. Surprised that the St. Regis in the Nation’s Capital does not have a Michelin Star however. Beautiful building and location.
  29. SusanB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely brunch on both Saturday and Sunday. The food was wonderful and the service was excellent all our requests were fulfilled with ease and the portions were ample for each person. Wonderful spot
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked a booth for Valentine's day. It was fantastic. Just what we needed. Everything was great from top to bottom.
  31. NataliaK

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Valentine’s Day was absolutely amazing! This was probably one of our best dining experiences! The service was impeccable! The food was out of this world ! Wow I am speechless!
  32. RayW

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Valentine's Day dinner with my wife was wonderful and the service provided to us by Fabienne made it that much more exceptional
  33. Brenda

    Houston

    14 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    Service was extremely slow even with very few other customers. It took 15-20 min to get a glass of wine. Never saw wine list because “another table was looking at”. We were told wine we had just drank in bar wasn’t available in restaurant and of course was more expensive. Water was $14/bottle (again not told price). Since just getting drinks took so long, we only ordered 2 overpriced mediocre salads. Do not go to restaurant. Go to the bar which has wonderful service and great ambience.
  34. JeffR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a nice booth, it wasnt too busy or noisy. The appetizers we had were good but the batata hara was better than the octopus in terms of flavor explosion but both wete enjoyable. The swordfish and lamb confit were equally delicious. The basque cheesecake was very good. Cocktails and alcohol were ridiculously priced and they charge you a grip for the voss water at your table. Id ask for tap and save a few bucks, though this is a place you come to splurge i guess, but still. Im not trying to splurge on water.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Went for restaurant week. The menu was not the same as offered online. The food was plated beautifully but the flavor was lacking and preparation left much to be desired. Dessert was absolutely abysmal. The service was nonexistent. Horrible representation for the St Regis
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Service not attentive , food was great , we asked for water few times , no one check how was the food , we order a beer it was warm , we mentioned to the server , he didn’t care , we still get charge $ 11 , we left the beer with a full glass , not expecting this service for this type of restaurant,
  37. KEVIN

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    Just terrible service. Staff seemed overwhelmed and not prepared.
  38. SueC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I had a poor experience with Open Table as I was charged twice for the same reservation. I am trying to sort it out with American Express but with little success. The restaurant itself was fine and the lamb we ordered very good, but how do I get Open Table to remove the extra $ 287.50 (on top of the $ 250.00 plus) that we paid for the meal? The manager at Alhambra tried to straighten it out, but I will never make a reservation on Open Table again, as my AmEx account is frozen because of this debacle. I am unable to access my account to see my current balance.
  39. RockyM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Extremely poor service, ambiance, and what you would expect from St Regis. The menu although good was very underwhelming and the wine pairing lacked presentation.
  40. ChristinaW

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and wonderful festive atmosphere. Excellent service.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Alhambra is rated 4.7 stars by 515 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 9 times today
Google Map for Alhambra

923 16th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20006

Additional information

  • Cross street

    16th & K

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Balkan style

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is available upon arrival at St. Regis Hotel main entrance.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Ivan Zivkovic

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (202) 509-8000

  • Private party facilities

    Alhambra offers an unparalleled venue for both business and social events in the heart of Washington, D.C. Whether you’re hosting a small group of friends or clients, or a large reception, Alhambra features unique venues for truly memorable events. The restaurant welcomes groups up to 75 for seated occasions and up to 150 for standing receptions.

  • Private party contact

    Alhambra Reservations: (202) 509-8009

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