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Imperfecto

Name: Imperfecto
Address: 1124 23rd St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20037-1423
Telephone: (202) 964-1012
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

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$50 and over

Mediterranean

1124 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037-1423

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for business meals

Imperfecto is a restaurant by Enrique Limardo and the team behind Seven Reasons. The restaurant is inspired by the intersection between the Mediterranean & Latin American Cultures, and sustained in Enrique Limardo's bold culinary approach.

At Imperfecto we believe that human beings are not perfect. We are far from perfect. We are Imperfect. And it's imperfection that moves us forward and shows us how to improve.

The restaurant design is inspired by Greek culture. The oldest definition of "perfection", goes back to Aristotle, who defined the concept in three: which is complete; which is so good that nothing of the kind could be better; which has attained its purpose.

At Imperfecto, we know that a restaurant space is not complete if it’s not filled with people; that we will try our best to maintain the highest levels of creativity, flavors and service; and that we will always pursue our purpose of bringing magical culinary experiences to our guests.

Why they're an Icon

MICHELIN 1 Star2024
MICHELIN 1 Star2023

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Enrique Limardo's full culinary prowess is on display at this MICHELIN-Starred Latin-meets-Mediterranean stunner. Book the chef’s table for a truly intimate dinner where you’ll taste 10-plus courses of Limardo’s cooking; in the award-winning dining room, an a la carte menu offers dishes like housemade truffle tagliatelle with sweet corn cream and a nixtamalized sweet potato with sumac-seasoned labne. Splurge on one of the many Champagnes on the list to round out the luxurious experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Latin American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 964-1012
Website
https://www.sevenreasonsgroup.com/imperfecto
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1124 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037-1423
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Imperfecto's Michelin Dégustation Experience
$265.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Our One Michelin Star Experience. Only available at our Communal Chef Table. The experience consists of a 10+ course tasting menu through which you will travel through South America and into the Mediterranean. ** This experience cannot accommodate allergies as the menu is pre-set ** Available on Wednesdays through Saturdays and starts, promptly, at 7 pm (please note we may not be able to accommodate missed courses for late arrivals). This experience spans, approximately, three and half hours. Price per person: $265 Optional wine pairing per person: $180 Pricing excludes tax, beverages, and a 22% gratuity.

What 26 people are saying

Imperfecto reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Good for special occasions
Washington, D.C. Area
Mediterranean
District of Columbia
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Imperfecto offers a "beautiful experience" with "fabulous service and ambiance." Diners enjoy "exceptional service" and "delicious food," highlighting dishes like duck breast and the tasting menu. While some note occasional service delays, the overall dining experience is praised for its "beautiful environment" and "original savors," making it "definitely worth coming back."

26 Reviews

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Jessica
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beyond a phenomenal experience, I’m so glad I found you guys and bummed it took me so long. Every dish we had was the best version I’ve had of that thing. The steak and eggs, oh. My. God. We were originally going to share but glad I got my own. FERNANDO is a special human and you guys are so lucky to have him and I’m so lucky to have been hosted by him. I don’t think I’ve ever had such attentive service, if felt like we were his family but still gave us space. Will def be back soon.
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Dawn
Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Their house made mushroom soup was incredible! It would rank as the best soup I have ever tried!
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Stuart VIP
New York City55 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely not a value play, but the food was great, including the mushroom soup to start, we had some very good fish and duck options, and tomato salad. Ambiance was relatively quiet with tables set sort of far apart. And service from the wait staff was excellent.
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Steven VIP
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What fantastic, carefully prepared food coupled with exquisite service! Our server, Elver, is what every restaurant hopes for in their wait staff. He is highly knowledgeable about the food and wine, thoughtful in his recommendations, and ever present when needed, without hovering or interrupting. Imperfecto is a jewel, not to be missed when dining in DC!
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Jorge
Las Vegas6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Un lugar bonito y agradable, buena comida, nada espectacular, pedimos del menú porque no nos resultó atractivo el menú de degustación, seis platos más el postre, este último fue la estrella, el eclair, un par de platos muy buenos (tiger prawns, truffle tagliolini) los demás de nivel medio a excepción del ceviche que no está bueno, quizás el problema puede ser las expectativas que uno se crea al comer en un restaurante michelin. Lo que deja mucho que desear es el servicio, tardado por no decir que uno se tiene que estar sirviendo las cosas, desde servirse una cerveza hasta rellenar tu copa de vino y claro que al final te llevan la cuenta sin pedirla invitándote a salir cuando el restaurante está vacío. En resumen, no vale lo que cuesta o no vayan si el chef no está.
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Alina
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came to celebrate birthday and we really enjoyed our dinner. The service was really good , and the food was very good too. The highlight for me was - steak tar tar and duck breast. I highly recommend duck breast. The truffle pasta was good, but truffle itself didn’t have much flavor (not sure why), the sea bass was good in terms of quality, but the dish itself lacks a bit of taste compared to other plates we tasted. The overall experience is 5 star! Thank you !
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Mimi VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service, delicious food. We will be back!
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TebaO
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous service and ambiance! Delicious dishes and cocktails too!
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Matt
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a beautiful experience from start to finish. Celebrating my mom for belated Mother’s Day. Christian took such good care of us — picked out a perfect cocktail, mom had the best chicken and waffles I have ever tasted and desert was yum! We shared the credo and caviar service - perfect! We had the chocolate and pistachio desert. Chocolate is for the rich and decadent lover and the other is mild and nutty! I can’t say enough kind things about Zois l. He was attentive and made sure we felt special with a few treats during our brunch. Calla also checked in on his and ensured our experience was perfect. I met her a few days before and she recalled. Just exceed my expectations and best of all I live in the condos above this place! It’s my local home away from home now! Can’t wait to be back! Thank you all so much for making this a special day for both of us! - Misty C.
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Monica
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great location, beautiful environment and delicious food!!! Definitely worth coming back.
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FAQs

Imperfecto is rated 4.8 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

1124 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037-1423

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighborhood
Foggy Bottom
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.sevenreasonsgroup.com/imperfecto
Phone number
(202) 964-1012

Imperfecto

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About this restaurant

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Additional information

Experiences

Imperfecto's Michelin Dégustation Experience

Menu

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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