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Name: Arroz
Address: 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001
Telephone: (202) 869-3300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Arroz

4.5

899 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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Arroz is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the Marriott Marquis, Washington DC. Look for inventive takes on regional cuisine, pintxos and snacks, bomba rice dishes; as well as a Spanish and Portuguese-inspired beverage program.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Moroccan, Portuguese
Hours of operation
Dinner Monday-Thursday 5:30–10pm Friday-Saturday 5–11pm Sunday 5pm-10pm Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm Brunch Saturday-Sunday 11am-2:30pm Happy Hour 3pm-6pm 7 days a week at the bar
Phone number
(202) 869-3300
Website
http://www.arrozbymic.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Whether you’re feeding a handful of coworkers at the office or a few hundred guests at a wedding reception, let our expert culinary team make it an event to remember. Bring a taste of Mike Isabella’s restaurants to your event. Our expansive catering menus offer an array of dining options in a number of cuisines, including Italian, Greek, Mexican and Contemporary American. Contact us at events@mikeisabella.com for inquiries.<br /><br />
Private party facilities
Our expansive restaurant can hold up to 150 seated and 250 people standing. Arroz also offers a private dining room for seating up to 12. For larger parties, please contact us for more information.
Private party contact
Gina Dakouni: (202) 321-5857

Location
901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Cross street
Massachusetts Ave NW and 10th Street NW
Parking details
Valet parking available at the Marriott Marquis. Garage and meter parking also available.
Public transit
Located near both Mt. Vernon Square 7th St./Convention Center (Green & Yellow Lines) and Gallery Place/Chinatown (Red Line) metro stations.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Burnt Eggplant
moroccan flat bread, spring peas, za'atar, pine nut
Gem Lettuces
marcona almond, aged manchego, crispy jamon
Early Spring Salad
carrot tahini, sunflower shoots, harissa vinaigrette
Charred Asparagus Salad
harissa xo, smoked egg emulsion, avocado mousse
Fried Cauliflower
pig ear, grilled greens, mitmita lebne
Za'atar Smashed Potatoes
harissa crema
Salt Cod Fritters
'salt & vinegar, ' saison, sherry aioli
Dorade a la Plancha
green harissa, black olive crumble, pea shoots
Jamon & Manchego Sandwich
serrano ham, sobrasada, garlic aioli
Fried Chicken Bocadillos
moroccan curry aioli, spicy cucumber, pickled fresnos
Smoked Merguez Sausage
farm egg, harissa tomato, grilled leek & potato stew

Baked Bomba Rice

Berkshire Pig
chorizo, cocoa beans, padrón peppers, pickled fresno, grainy mustard crema
Spring Vegetable
foraged mushrooms, smoked asparagus, farm egg, pimenton aioli

Sweet

Chocolate Custard
macerated cherry, brandied cherry ice cream, crispy kataifi
Sundae
moroccan mint tea, vanilla chantilly, strawberry, marcona almond crumble
Moroccan Ice Cream Sandwich
carrot ginger, ras el hanout, calamansi
Ice Cream & Sorbet
daily selection

Prix Fixe Lunch In 3 Courses

$25

First

Little Gems
marcona almond, aged manchego, crispy jamon
Early Spring Salad
carrot tahini, sunflower shoots, harissa vinaigrette
Burnt Eggplant
moroccan flat bread, za'atar, pine nut, black garlic

Second

Jamon & Manchego
jamon serrano, sobrasada, heirloom tomato, garlic aioli
Fried Chicken Bocadillos
moroccan curry aioli, spicy cucumber, pickled fresnos
Dorade a la Plancha
green harissa, black olive crumble, pea shoots

Third

Sundae
moroccan mint tea, vanilla chantilly, strawberry, marcona almond crumble
Chocolate Custard
macerated cherry, brandied cherry ice cream, crispy kataifi

What 899 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

899 Reviews

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Chi0
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience3
Tapas sizes good for four people, a little too big for two if you want to taste many on the menu - they are all well prepared. When full, service can be slow and noise level high. Big tables can accommodate large groups. Nice selection of wines from Spain. Will go back if in town next time.
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GTS1
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience5
Service was terrible. Food and drinks still unique. Used to be exceptional. But has gone downhill.
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GirlyBrunch
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2018
overall3food4service2ambience3
Service is poor. Waiters disappear completely. It was a lucky moment when you could have a waiter to order something. They didn’t bring all what we ordered. They said when we ask, at the end of the night, they didn’t have what we order (they never told us). At the end they added it in the check, so we have to wait more and more time until a waiter appears to fix the check. Not recommended. Valet parking is extremely expensive even thought they validate a half.
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august
Washington DC
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Does not matter what I thought. Arroz is closing very soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2018
overall2food4service1ambience4
Really really really slow and inattentive service
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DEM19
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
Nothing special
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PraneethC
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went with a group of friends for a nice dinner in DC. Was attracted to Arroz because of reservation availability and strong reviews. Reviews do not lie! Great food that is fairly priced. Quantities are small but that makes you appreciate every bite a little bit more. Definitely recommend seafood bomba rice. Honestly more upscale than it gets credit for
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LobbyD
Washington DC
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2018
overall3food4service3ambience3
This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC, which is why I chose Arroz to celebrate my Birthday. As usual, the food was wonderful. I had a half order of the Pork Berkshire Pig Bomba Rice, while my husband had a half order of the Seafood Bomba Rice. They no longer serve the Duck Bomba Rice, which was delicious. It appeared that 1 server was handling all the tables. Given the workload, he did pretty good. When we made the reservations on Open Table, we were asked if it was a special occasion. We said it was my Birthday and we wanted a booth by the wall. They initially tried to seat us elsewhere, but quickly and pleasantly redirected us to a booth. However, there was never any acknowledgment of my Birthday. None! They didn’t even ask if we were celebrating something special, as many restaurants do. Pretty disappointing given we had just gone to Vinoteca for Happy Hour for the first time. The bartender (Pasha), upon hearing my husband toast my Birthday, totally surprised us by presenting the most beautiful and delicious desert for 2, with a candle! How special and what a wonderful surprise. We will definitely be going back.....to Vinoteca.
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tandt
New York Area
73 reviews
vip
4.0
73 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was very good and bartender Sara is lovely! I enjoyed my meal very much.
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Luv2dine
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food but a bit expensive
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. Sit on the high top tables by the bar for a quieter ambiance
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TippyToes
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I chose Arroz for a special occasion - meeting my significant other’s family for the first time, and it didn’t disappoint. Everyone loved the food, the decor, and we all had a lovely evening. His mom is especially crazy about the burnt eggplant dish and wants the recipe. :)
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Lisa
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful environment and the food and service was perfect. We came with a group of 8 and the seating was perfect. We started and ended at the bar which had equally perfect service. We look forward to our next visit.
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Lorin
Washington DC
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2018
overall1food2service1ambience3
Unhappy with my experience at Arroz -- dinner took nearly 2.5 hours for two people that ordered five tapas plates between us. Our server was horrendous; I've never had worse service at a restaurant, and that is not an exaggeration. I asked for menu recommendations and she said, "hold on I'll be back to explain the menu," and did not return for a solid 15 minutes. The restaurant was not busy, and I could see our waitress lounging at the bar chatting with coworkers. After several frustrations, I had to get up twice and find her -- once to ask for our drinks, and a second time to ask for the check. She ended up taking several things off the bill because they came out topped with the food I'm allergic to (that she offered to leave off the dishes). The food itself was mediocre but lacking depth/variety of flavor. I did enjoy the merguez sausage dish, but the rest was unmemorable at best. I would not recommend going here, even if you're staying in the hotel Arroz is located in.
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DouglasV
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good Service since we went during brunch it was like a really good deal and the tapas are bigger than other places.
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JPCBoston
Greater Boston
192 reviews
vip
4.0
192 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience3
Excellent meal, mediocre service
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OzzieLaw
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience4
Excellent food, so-so service. We enjoyed all of the plates that our server recommended. The fried cauliflower was particularly wonderful. Go when you have plenty of time to wait, as the service is not fast. All in all, a pleasant dinner.
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JimC
Raleigh
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
for a hotel-sited restaurant, it's a great place. It offers great appetizer/tapa sort of stuff....manchego cheese, pecans taste tinted with cardamom, gambas al ajillo, albondigas (the ones we tried) were superb.....my wife and I split the seafood bomba rice dish and were disappointed somewhat...it was way too salty (they admitted an error) and as fan of paella I was hoping this would be one, but no, it's more of a rice-based stew.....the wait said it is modeled after a Moroccan variant (I love Moroccan stuff) ....and my white wine sangria was to die for.....so, mostly yeah, very small boo, bit pricey...but hey this is central DC
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TomL
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service were great. It's tapas style so you can try a little of everything if you have a good sized group; and then order more of the dishes you liked best!
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Adele
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Burnt Eggplant is easily the best of the tapas we tried. And the warm fresh Mediterranean bread it came with divine. Grilled octopus a bit dry. Wonderful rioja. Will return to try their entrées. Service was perfect and dishes appropriately paced. Noise level was a bit loud, but being in a booth made conversation a little easier.
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JuanE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. First time visitors and we will definitely be coming back. I recommend that you do 3 taps and a Paella plate.
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aussieva
Baltimore
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
A great tapas restaurant. Menu not too large. Favorites are the burnt eggplant and lamb meatballs. Prawns we're fabulous. Charred veggies good too but too large we couldn't finish. Large wine and cocktail menu. Noisy but we sat in booth kept noise down. Many convention goers no children. Service great too. Loved it!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience3
Everything was great, the only caveat is that it was too noisy
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and amazing food. Completely separate feel from a restaurant off the entrance of a major hotel - you would never know once in. Highly recommend!!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful
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GinnaQ
Las Vegas
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
We sat at the bar and it was quite busy but the food came out quickly and the service was still good. Food was very good, we liked Miked Isabella’s take on some transitional Spanish foods. Great wine list
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TimE
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great tapas selection. Very flavorful. Loved the prawns.
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Barbara
Philadelphia
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
If you like vegetables, this is the place for you! Excellent food. Very enjoyable.
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AlexR
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place! Great food, drinks, wines and ambiance
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BarbaraT
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience3
Great tapas and cocktails. Booth for two was small when you have multiple dishes on the table.
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Foodie
San Francisco
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Unique cuisine. Delicious! I look forward to returning.
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RebeccaH
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience4
Decent food, poor management. We ate at Arroz on a Friday night when the restaurant was half-empty. We were served by a very sweet, conscientious server on her first night. Unfortunately, she was struggling, not shadowing a senior server, and there were hiccups (and one member of our party has a severe allergy). But that is not the reason for the poor review. The (male) manager came over and was decidedly rude. We eat in a ton of restaurants all over the world, I would never recommend this one. In addition to rude management, the food was bland and oily. However, our meal the next night at Blue Duck Tavern was delicious and the service good and informative. Go there instead.
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Kecia
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience5
Finally tried Arroz. It was great. Lots of great options on the menu. I would have given 5 stars but the bomba rice was a bit too salty. Drinks were good too. Will be back for sure.
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SB123
Naples
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything was very good for a restaurant inside the Marriott Marquis hotel.
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Mango16
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
A friend recommended this restaurant and told us not to be put off because it was located in a hotel. It was a great recommendations. We enjoyed the tapas style of delicious food. A delightful dining experience in a casual setting.
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MareB
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my third time going to Arroz and each tune it has not failed me. The service is great and the food even better. Also the drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic are great. Try them for brunch and just order a few dishes to share. For dinner we also had an amazing dish of paella which is good for two people. I highly recommend this place for brunch and dinner.
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LauraC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The seafood bomba rice was amazing! The Daisy cocktail was also very good. One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall2food4service1ambience4
Service was less than stellar.
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ClaireH
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service were great. Would return for both.
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LoveToTravel
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2018
overall3food4service1ambience4
Most inattentive service you could imagine. Ruined an otherwise good (not great) meal. The waiter ignored our group of 6 all night and the restaurant was not overly busy. There are many great restaurants in the area - this does not compete.
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Arroz is rated 4.5 stars by 899 OpenTable diners.

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901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

Cross street
Massachusetts Ave NW and 10th Street NW
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of operation
Dinner Monday-Thursday 5:30–10pm Friday-Saturday 5–11pm Sunday 5pm-10pm Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm Brunch Saturday-Sunday 11am-2:30pm Happy Hour 3pm-6pm 7 days a week at the bar
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Moroccan, Portuguese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available at the Marriott Marquis. Garage and meter parking also available.
Public transit
Located near both Mt. Vernon Square 7th St./Convention Center (Green & Yellow Lines) and Gallery Place/Chinatown (Red Line) metro stations.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.arrozbymic.com/
Phone number
(202) 869-3300
Catering
Whether you’re feeding a handful of coworkers at the office or a few hundred guests at a wedding reception, let our expert culinary team make it an event to remember. Bring a taste of Mike Isabella’s restaurants to your event. Our expansive catering menus offer an array of dining options in a number of cuisines, including Italian, Greek, Mexican and Contemporary American. Contact us at events@mikeisabella.com for inquiries.<br /><br />
Private party facilities
Our expansive restaurant can hold up to 150 seated and 250 people standing. Arroz also offers a private dining room for seating up to 12. For larger parties, please contact us for more information.
Private party contact
Gina Dakouni: (202) 321-5857

Arroz

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Snacks

Fried Chickpeas

Ras el Hanout Pecans

Marcona Almonds

Marinated Olives

Pintxo Board

Cured Meat & Cheese Board

Ibérico Presa

Jamón Serrano

Spreadable Sobrasada

Cana de Cabra

Idiazabal

Urgelia

Plates

Burnt Eggplant

Gem Lettuces

Early Spring Salad

Charred Asparagus Salad

Fried Cauliflower

Za'atar Smashed Potatoes

Salt Cod Fritters

Dorade a la Plancha

Jamon & Manchego Sandwich

Fried Chicken Bocadillos

Smoked Merguez Sausage

Baked Bomba Rice

Berkshire Pig

Spring Vegetable

Sweet

Chocolate Custard

Sundae

Moroccan Ice Cream Sandwich

Ice Cream & Sorbet

Prix Fixe Lunch In 3 Courses

First

Little Gems

Early Spring Salad

Burnt Eggplant

Second

Jamon & Manchego

Fried Chicken Bocadillos

Dorade a la Plancha

Third

Sundae

Chocolate Custard

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