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Name: Kapnos
Address: 2201 14th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 234-5000 ext. 9
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Kapnos

4.5

1334 Reviews

$31 to $50

Greek

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Chef Mike Isabella opened Kapnos along the Fourteenth Street Corridor in July 2013. Isabella draws inspiration from Northern Greece to create a menu of spreads, breads, vegetables and other small plates, including his signature wood-grilled octopus. Two wood-fire grills with rotating spits and a large oven for stone-baked flat breads service the 160-seat restaurant. Guests enjoy carvings from whole animals that have been spit-roasted all day, including lamb, goat, duck, chicken, and suckling pig. Kapnos is open for dinner seven nights a week.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Greek
Hours of operation
Dinner Monday-Thursday: 5:30pm-10pm (bar open until 11pm) Friday-Saturday: 5pm-11pm (bar open until 12am) Sunday: 5pm-10pm (bar open until 11pm) Happy Hour - Everyday from 5pm-8pm in the bar area only. All night Happy Hour at the bar on every Monday and Tuesday night! Brunch Saturday: 11am-3pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Bar open between 3pm-5pm on Saturday-Sunday
Phone number
(202) 234-5000 ext. 9
Website
http://kapnosdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mike Isabella, George Pagonis
Catering
Mike Isabella Concepts offers Greek catering in the style of Kapnos. Please email events@kapnosdc.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Kapnos can accommodate groups up to 250 for a standing cocktail reception and we also offer a semi-private dining room that accommodate up to 50 guests seated and 75 standing. Our entire dining room can seat approx. 160 guests plus about 40 guests in our bar area.
Private party contact
Gina Dakouni: (202) 321-5857

Location
2201 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
U Street Corridor
Cross street
14th St & W St, NW
Parking details
Street parking can also be found nearby.
Public transit
Kapnos is located 3 blocks from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo metro station (13th st & U st exit)
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Pikilia$23.00
sampling of three spreads
Tzatziki$10.00
kalamata olive, preserved lemon, orange
Hummus$10.00
chickpea, tahini, sultan chutney
Tyrokaftari$12.00
feta, smoked manouri cheese, grains of paradise
Taramosalata$14.00
carp roe, caviar, cauliflower
Favosalata$10.00
yellow split peas, scallions, black garlic, pine nuts
Melitzanosalata$11.00
smoked eggplant, roasted peppers, walnuts, feta
Stone Baked Flatbread$3.00
garlic oil
Crudité$4.00
carrot, kohlrabi. cucumber, lemon, sesame
Gluten Free Bread$4.00
chickpea flour, dill, kefalograviera

Cold Mezze

Marinated Olives$8.00
preserved lemons, harissa
Dolmades$10.00
grape leaves, pine nuts, pickled grapes, citrus labne
Horiatiki$14.00
heirloom tomatoes, persian cucumber, pearl onion, feta
Maroulosalata$11.00
mixed greens, spring vegetable, ladotyri, champagne vinaigrette
Tuna Tartare$16.00
fresh garbanzo, avocado, harissa, lavash chips
Roasted Baby Beets$12.00
smoked goat cheese, orange,walnut dukkah

Garden Mezze

Greek Fries$11.00
chickpea, peppercorns, mizithra cheese
Fried Cauliflower$14.00
greek curry, spring onion, english peas, herb salad
Falafel$12.00
burnt eggplant, tahini, romaine, chickpea relish
Kolokithokeftedes$11.00
zucchini fritters, mint yogurt
Saganaki$15.00
kefalograviera, honey, apricots, lemon thyme
Gigandes$12.00
giant beans, fava, beans, rainbow chard, sorrel, slow roasted tomato
Grilled Asparagus$15.00
skordalia, za'tar, harissa
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$13.00
dried cherry, berbere, carrot puree, burnt honey vinaigrette

Ocean Mezze

Charred Octopus$19.00
favosalata, ramps, marinated tomatoes, harissa
Marinated Salmon Kebab$16.00
chermoula, israeli couscous, preserved lemon, green olive
Aegina Shrimp$16.00
roasted red pepper, saffron, artichoke, fava bean, spanakorizo

Phyllo Pies

Braised Short Rib$16.00
caramelized onion, gruyere cheese
Wild Mushroom$15.00
caramelized onion, gruyere cheese
Spanakopita$14.00
spinach, leeks, feta

Wood Roasted Mezze

Marinated Lamb$18.00
spring tabbouleh, cucumber, sumac, pomegranate
Roasted Pork$18.00
marinated cucumber, gigandes, roasted red pepper
Spiced Baby Goat$19.00
couscous, moroccan carrots, labneh, baharat spice
Bifteki$15.00
tzatziki, brussels slaw, pita
Lamb Chops$22.00
crispy fingerlings, feta cheese, oregano, roasted red peppers

For the Table

Spit-Roasted Chicken
lemon potatoes
- Whole$42.00
- Half$24.00
Whole Grilled Bronzino$39.00
rainbow chard, artichoke, garbanzo, tomato
Whole Lamb Shoulder$89.00
Whole Pork Shoulder$85.00
Salt Baked Whole Dorado$44.00
braised rainbow chard, sorrel, artichoke

Chef Tasting Menu

Chef Tasting Menu
Beverage pairing $39; allow the chef and sommelier to design a custom menu for your party featuring an assortment of menu items as well as specialty dishes
- per person$75.00
- Vegetarian$65.00

What 1,334 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Raspberryberet
Washington DC
87 reviews
1.0
87 reviews
Reviewed on January 24, 2020
overall1foodserviceambience
Was Violently ill for 24 hours after my visit Don’t really know what else to say about it but I won’t be going back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great Christmas Eve dinner. The whole roast lamb shoulder is divine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating a birthday and so sampled a little bit from every section. Highlights were the various spreads, saganaki, broccoli with smoked eggplant (a must IMO), and octopus. Zucchini fritters were tasty and well-done, but I would probably get something else from the veggies instead, personally. The lamb was good, but a little underwhelming in comparison to the others. Should've gotten the goat! Our waitress (Maria) was fantastic and so helpful.
S
Seriousabouteats
Raleigh
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience3
Recommended by our Lyft driver who is also a chef. Fantastic food. Got appetizer platter and roasted shishito peppers. Ended with fried calamari. All A+.
LR
LocalResident
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
This place has really gone downhill. Disappointing.
J
Jerseyboy
Washington DC
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
We were a group of 6 seasoned travelers and restaurant goers. We ordered a variety of dishes from the chicken to octopus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, roasted eggplant and a caviar appetizer. Besides the chicken being brined a bit too much all parties enjoyed their dishes immensely.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
We sat at the counter and watched the kitchen work their magic. Our waiter was outstanding and guided us the menu perfectly!
PR
PaulR
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The physical arrangement was such that the very noisy bar was isolated from our table, and we could enjoy great conversation. The food was creative and collaborative. We ordered the lamb-shoulder for the table, which was delicious and fun to share. Mezze were also delicious, and the greek wine recommended by the waiter was outstanding. Very enjoyable overall.
JW
JenniferW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a wonderful experience at Kapnos. We had the unlimited brunch and everything we had was excellent. Our server David was extremely helpful, managed some strict dietary restrictions, and was sure to keep the food arriving at our table without us even asking. Highly recommend this restaurant for brunch!
A
Arto
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best brunch places in all of DC without a doubt. Very good courteous service, food is fast, and drinks are good. If you go, you have to get the haloumi cheese.
SW
ShanaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the roasted chicken, salmon with couscous and brussel sprouts. Each dish was absolutely delicious. The smokiness in the roasted chicken made each bite delicious. The crispiness of the sprouts on the bed of sweet potato mash and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds was mouthwatering and the grilled salmon was cooked to perfection, moist and equally special. We were in a hurry to go to a play and the wait staff kindly brought our food promptly. I would like to go back and linger to savor each morsel. Absolutely delicious meal! You can't go wrong here!
AU
AUHR
Washington DC
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had a nice dinner at Kapnos. We ordered the spread sampler and enjoyed the smoked eggplant spread best. We also ordered the fried cauliflower, marinated lamb, and bifteke. They were all delicious, and the portions were large enough that we brought home some leftovers.
v
vickij
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner! Every aspect was fabulous!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall2food4service2ambience3
Two dishes were served without a major component and were forgotten about until server was notified once the diners had consumed most of their entree
s
sebukovn
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Bartenders are great, server was very nice and attentive, great selection of craft cocktails and can't wait for their warm drinks to return. I do like the food a bit better at the Arlington location, but like the bar and ambience better at the DC location.
DM
DanM
Atlanta
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never had a bad meal here. Every time we dine here, we say we should eat here more often. Love the mixed grill (not on the menu - but fantastic).
GF
GeneF
New England
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food is always good but the service is sometimes slow (mainly long gaps between visits).
LL
LindaL
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a communal dinner for my bday, 6 of us. Service was way over the top fantastic and food extraordinary.
KT
KateTheFoodie
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their brunch special is amazing. Can’t beat it in DC!
MB
MBinDC
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for brunch after loving Kapnos for dinner. Delicious food, perfect service, and the bottomless brunch was a great deal. Will definitely be back!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been to this place several times, liked it as always. This time it feels it's got quieter, not like before. Maybe it's because it's Sunday night ... hope the quality of the food and service won't be affected by the recent scandal of its owner ...
BF
BarbaraF
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great restaurant for sharing dishes. Food is delicious and service was terrific.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, extremely fast service, locals place which was awesome!
LD
LeoDC
Washington DC
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience3
The four of us enjoyed every one of the seven not-so-“small plates” we ordered. Lamb shoulder, calamari, eggplant, brussel sprouts, and several others, were all winners!
LP
LukeP
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2018
overall2food2service5ambience3
The food is trying to do too much--every dish is overpowering, including the sides, and often with flavors that clash with one another and drown out the tastes of the underlying foods themselves. You can barely taste the cheese in the haloumi for instance, or the vegetables in the broccoli or cauliflower, because the sauces are too intense for anything else to come through.
L
Lindsay
Washington DC
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great experience! Love Kapnos!
J
Jsq98
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Wonderful greeting and server. Food was delicious and a fair value. We shared family style and it was a really pleasant experience. Two things I would suggest: warm the stoneware plates as our entrees were served on cool ones and only the first serving was warm -and- individual and smaller serving spoons for the spreads. One giant tablespoon for the dips was unwieldy and mixed up all the flavors. Still, fun time and very good food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, delicious meal. We especially loved the stuffed dates and variety of gluten free options. The Greek coffee ice cream was the best ice cream we have ever had.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got the lamb and chicken platters with Brussels sprouts and broccoli. Absolutely fantastic meal, everyone in our group absolutely loved it. Definitely a must go in DC
J
Jules
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and fantastic service!!! The unlimited brunch is a MUST DO!!!
J
Joro
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Suzie and Maria are the best servers. Always happy to see us and take amazing care of us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience3
Nice waitperson and service. Food was exceptional!
JH
JohnH
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit to DC and Kapanos...great food!!! Very nice people...hostess was super, bartender was awesome, server was great! First time to try baby goat...it was VERY good! My wife is a vegetarian and she loved it too. Cheers!
RS
RichardS
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was warm and attentive. Our selections were beautifully prepared and served. Food was wonderful - looking forward to our next visit!
A
Aranks
Denver
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2018
overall4food5service2ambience5
Table server came by once then we didn’t see him again for 30 mins. I had to get up from the table and flag him down to take our orders.
h
highdrama101
Hawaii
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun time with great food and service. We’ll be back!
DM
DMM2017
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and food!
d
dcfoodie
Washington DC
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kapnos is a terrific spot for a group weekend brunch. All of the dishes were delicious with great options for sharing among the group. The prices were very reasonable and service was excellent.
D
Diner
Baltimore
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely get the Brussels sprouts. The spanakopita and lamb were great also.

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Cross street
14th St & W St, NW
Neighborhood
U Street Corridor
Hours of operation
Dinner Monday-Thursday: 5:30pm-10pm (bar open until 11pm) Friday-Saturday: 5pm-11pm (bar open until 12am) Sunday: 5pm-10pm (bar open until 11pm) Happy Hour - Everyday from 5pm-8pm in the bar area only. All night Happy Hour at the bar on every Monday and Tuesday night! Brunch Saturday: 11am-3pm Sunday: 11am-4pm Bar open between 3pm-5pm on Saturday-Sunday
Cuisines
Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking can also be found nearby.
Public transit
Kapnos is located 3 blocks from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo metro station (13th st & U st exit)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Isabella, George Pagonis
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://kapnosdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 234-5000 ext. 9
Catering
Mike Isabella Concepts offers Greek catering in the style of Kapnos. Please email events@kapnosdc.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Kapnos can accommodate groups up to 250 for a standing cocktail reception and we also offer a semi-private dining room that accommodate up to 50 guests seated and 75 standing. Our entire dining room can seat approx. 160 guests plus about 40 guests in our bar area.
Private party contact
Gina Dakouni: (202) 321-5857

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Spreads

Pikilia$23.00

Tzatziki$10.00

Hummus$10.00

Tyrokaftari$12.00

Taramosalata$14.00

Favosalata$10.00

Melitzanosalata$11.00

Stone Baked Flatbread$3.00

Crudité$4.00

Gluten Free Bread$4.00

Cold Mezze

Marinated Olives$8.00

Dolmades$10.00

Horiatiki$14.00

Maroulosalata$11.00

Tuna Tartare$16.00

Roasted Baby Beets$12.00

Garden Mezze

Greek Fries$11.00

Fried Cauliflower$14.00

Falafel$12.00

Kolokithokeftedes$11.00

Saganaki$15.00

Gigandes$12.00

Grilled Asparagus$15.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$13.00

Ocean Mezze

Charred Octopus$19.00

Marinated Salmon Kebab$16.00

Aegina Shrimp$16.00

Phyllo Pies

Braised Short Rib$16.00

Wild Mushroom$15.00

Spanakopita$14.00

Wood Roasted Mezze

Marinated Lamb$18.00

Roasted Pork$18.00

Spiced Baby Goat$19.00

Bifteki$15.00

Lamb Chops$22.00

For the Table

Spit-Roasted Chicken

Whole Grilled Bronzino$39.00

Whole Lamb Shoulder$89.00

Whole Pork Shoulder$85.00

Salt Baked Whole Dorado$44.00

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