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Taberna del Alabardero

Name: Taberna del Alabardero
Address: 1776 I Street, NW(Entrance on 18th St.) Entrance on 18th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20006
Telephone: (202) 429-2200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3126 Reviews

$31 to $50

Traditional Spanish

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This piece of Spain, just steps from The White House, will transport you to an elegant and royal atmosphere surrounded by friendly faces, an engaging menu and world-renowned wines.

Taberna Del Alabardero opened its doors in 1989, becoming the first Spanish restaurant in DC, and this year celebrates its 30 Anniversary with the 2019 Honorary RAMMY award. Spanish Chef Oscar Ordonez brings back the authentic Spanish Cuisine and introduces new dishes with traditional ingredients.

Taberna’s seasonal menu features classic tapas, luscious paellas, refreshing sangria, and delicious desserts, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Dress code: Business casual

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2022

7:00 PM

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Traditional Spanish, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 429-2200
Website
http://www.alabardero.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Oscar Ordonez
Catering
Taberna del Alabardero Spanish Catering offers Food Delivery as well as Full Service catering. More details at alabardero.com
Private party facilities
Taberna del Alabardero welcomes you to its private and semi private spaces, perfect to host your events. Lunch, Dinner or Happy Hour, formal or casual, we will organize your event according to your needs and guide you towards a successful and memorable experience.
Private party contact
Catalina: (844) 451-0133

Location
1776 I Street, NW(Entrance on 18th St.), Entrance on 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Entrance on 18th Street, between H and I
Parking details
Complimentary self parking after across the street, on 818 18th street NW. Monday to Friday after 4pmSaturday and Sunday all day
Public transit
Farragut West Metro Station or Farragut North
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Live flamenco music! at 8 PM
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Make your dinner reservation and enjoy Live Flamenco performance. Starting at 8 pm, every Friedays and Saturdays

Popular dishes

Pan Tumaca$10.00
Bread with tomato and garlic
Tosta de Setas con Manchego y Manzana$13.00
Mushroom Toast With Manchego And Apple
Anchoas del Cantábrico con pan tostado y salmorejo$19.00
Cantabric Anchovies with toasted bread and salmorejo
Boquerones en Vinagre con Aceitunas$17.00
Anchovies In Vinegar With Olives
Tortilla de Patatas$12.00
Potato Omelette
Ensaladilla de Atún$11.00
Tuna And Potato Salad
Berenjenas fritas con miel$9.00
Fried Eggplant chips with Honey
Patatas Bravas$11.00
Fried Potatoes With Spicy Mayo
Patatas con Allioli$11.00
Fried Potatoes With Allioli
Manchego frito con mermelada de frambuesa$13.00
Fried Manchego with Raspberry
Croquetas de Boletus y Trufa$13.00
Mushroom And Truffle Croquettes
Croquetas de Jamón Serrano$14.00
Serrano Ham Croquettes
Calamares a la andaluza con allioli de ajetes$16.00
Fried Calamari with green onion aioli
Pulpo a la Gallega$18.00
Octopus With Potato And Paprika
Gambas al Ajillo$17.00
Garlic Shrimp
Txipirones en su Tinta con Arroz$17.00
Baby Squids With Ink Sauce And Rice
Solomillo de Cerdo al Whiskey con Patatas$15.00
Whiskey Pork Tenderloin With Potatoes
Txistorra de Arbizu a la sidra$13.00
Txistorra Sausage in cider sauce
Morcilla de arroz con salsa de pimiento y puré de manzana$13.00
Rice blood sausage with piquillo sauce and apple puree

Cheese and Charcuterie

Jamón Ibérico$39.00
Iberian Ham
Jamón Serrano$15.00
Serrano Ham
Jamón serrano y queso manchego$20.00
Serrano Ham And Manchego Cheese
Queso Manchego$11.00
Manchego cheese
Tabla de Ibéricos$33.00
Iberian pork cured meats: Ham, Loin, Chorizo and Salchichón
Tabla de Quesos españoles$23.00
Spanish cheese: Idiazábal (Sheep), Mahón (Cow), Manchego (Sheep) and Murcia al Vino (Goat)

Appetizers

Ajoblanco malagueño$14.00
Almond and garlic cold soup
Gazpacho andaluz$14.00
Cold Tomato Soup
Salmorejo cordobés$14.00
Salmorejo cold soup
Gazpacho de cereza con mango y cebollino$15.00
Cherry gazpacho with mango and chive
Tartar de salmón con guacamole$23.00
Salmon tartare with guacamole
Ensalada Clásica Alabardero$16.00
Alabardero Classic salad
Ensalada con gambas, mango, aguacate y queso de cabra$18.00
Shrimp, mango, avocado and goat cheese salad
Ensalada con queso azul, naranja, uvas y pan de pasas y nueces$17.00
Salad with blue cheese, orange, grapes and nuts and raisins bread
Mejillones a la mantequilla$18.00
Mussels in butter sauce
Pulpo a la parrilla con mojo$28.00
Grilled Octopus with Mojo Picón sauce

Paella

Each kind of paella is cooked for a minimum of 2 portions. All prices are per portion. Each portion feeds one person. Your Paella will be ready in 25 minutes, we recommend to select one kind of paella per table.

Arroz Negro$36.00
with Squid Ink, Shrimp and Baby Squid
Paella mixta$38.00
with Seafood and Chicken
Paella de marisco$38.00
with Seafood
Paella con pollo y txistorra$36.00
with Chicken and txistorra sausage
Paella de Langosta$43.00
with Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels and Clams
Paella de rabo de toro$36.00
with Oxtail
Paella Valenciana$34.00
with Chicken and vegetables
Paella de Verduras$30.00
with Vegetables

Fideuà

Each kind of Fideua is cooked for a minimum of 2 portions. All prices are per portion. Each portion feeds one person. Your Fideuà will be ready in 15 minutes, we recommend to select one kind of Fideuà per table.

Fideuà de marisco$38.00
Vermicelli noodles with Seafood
Fideua mixta$38.00
Vermicelli noodles with Seafood and Chicken
Fideuà Negra$36.00
Vermicelli noodles with Squid Ink, Shrimp and Baby Squid
Fideua con pollo y txistorra$36.00
with Chicken and txistorra sausage
Fideua de Pollo$34.00
with Chicken and vegetables
Fideuà de Langosta$43.00
with Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels and Clams
Fideua de rabo de toro$36.00
Vermicelli noodles with Oxtail
Fideuà de Verduras$30.00
Vermicelli noodles with Vegetables

Sides

Pimientos de Piquillo$9.00
Piquillo Peppers
Pimientos de Padrón$9.00
Padrón Peppers
Salteado de Setas$9.00
Sautéed Mushrooms
Coles de Bruselas$9.00
Brussels Sprouts
Espárragos a la Parrilla$9.00
Grilled Asparagus
Brócoli$9.00
Broccoli
Patatas Revolconas$9.00
Mashed potatoes with chorizo

From the Sea

Pimientos rellenos de gambas con salsa de langosta$23.00
Red peppers stuffed with shrimp and lobster sauce
Salmón a la parrilla con ensalada de brócoli y naranja$30.00
Grilled salmon with with broccoli and orange salad
Sardinas a la parrilla con mojo verde y berenjenas con menta y miel$30.00
Grilled sardines with green mojo and eggplant with mint and honey
Chilean seabass con arroz cremoso de tinta de calamar$36.00
Chilean Sea Bass with squid ink creamy rice
Bronzino a la Plancha con Verduras Salteadas$34.00
Pan Seared Branzino with Sautéed Vegetables
Bronzino a la sal$36.00
Salt-crusted Branzino

From the Land

Pollo en salsa de cerveza con patatas$28.00
Chicken in beer sauce with baked potatoes
Albóndigas a la madrileña con patatas revolconas$28.00
Madrileña style meatballs with mashed potatoes with chorizo
Carrillera de ternera con puré de calabaza, naranja y cardamomo$34.00
Veal cheek with pumpkin, orange and cardamom puree and red wine sauce
Chuletas de cordero a la brasa con arroz cremoso con boletus$36.00
Grilled lamb chops with creamy rice with mushrooms
15oz Chuletón con Patatas Alabardero y Pimientos de piquillo$42.00
15oz Ribeye with piquillo peppers and Alabardero potatoes
Solomillo de ternera con patatas alabardero y pimientos de Padrón$48.00
8oz Beef filet mignon with Alabardero potatoes and Padron peppers

What 3,126 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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AdamR
London
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We we’re celebrating an anniversary and they were very nice to us, the table had rose petals, complementary champagne and dessert. We were very impressed!!
U
Uncfan
Charlotte
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wondering Flamingo dancer was great!
F
Fridolin
Pittsburgh
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service and nice music. Highly recommended!
G
Gabriella
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful meal - fresh tasty ingredients well prepared and balanced. Attentive service, best in the city. Thank You.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, authentic atmosphere!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite DC restaurant!
D
Diner
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
They change color from red to green, that was a mistake!, the restaurant should go back to red paint on the walls! Now it looks like a state hospital.
MP
ManuelP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the service was excellent I really love this place
DW
DeitraW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice restaurant. I loved everything. I would highly recommend
PG
PatG
Chiba
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food, the attentiveness of the service, and the terrific and authentic live music. A wonderful night out appealing to all ages. Seemed to draw happy groups ranging from large parties to intimate couples.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Show made it even better.
BB
BarryB
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, excellent paella. The sommelier’s wine selection was spot on. A first rate dining experience. A bit loud but we could still converse.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
STUNNING decor and impeccable service. And the food was incredible.
BS
BillS
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great tapas dinner before catching a performance at the Kennedy Center
m
mrutah
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
Good food and very attentive support staff. Main waiter seemed checked out/disinterested and left early.
VJ
VanJH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is an absolute treasure. Excellent food, service, atmosphere, everything. Easily one of my favorite restaurants in DC.
B
Bebe
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic southern Spanish food. It had some of my favorite dishes....gambas al ajillo(SHRIMP IN GARLIC SAUCE AND HOT PEPPERS) and branzino al sal, which I had not had since I left Spain. The presentation and service was exceptional.
TM
TomM
Washington DC
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, wonderful service in a warm and inviting ambience.
V
Veese
Washington DC
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Spanish cuisine. Don't look anywhere else. This is the real deal. Wonderful tapas, an array of excellent paellas, and superior service. Service has not suffered here as it has in many establishments.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attentive, knowledgeable staff. Delicious, authentic Spanish dishes
SE
SallyE
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. We wanted a great leisurely Sunday dinner and that is exactly what we had.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
fantastico
M
Marie
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Just disappointed flamenco dancers did not come inside and outside we just saw one—maybe her partner did not come? We were hoping to see dancing. Otherwise awesome and they even had flower petals and champagne , complimentary dessert for our anniversary ! We’ll come again. Fish was delish! Patata great!
DR
DavidR
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I celebrated our 40th anniversary hear . The restaurant met all of my expectations. Over the years we have dined at most if not all the Spanish restorants in both Washington and Baltimore the paella we ate was as good as any we have eaten in our 40 + I am certain we will return and sample other dishes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent paella. A few blocks from the White House.
KS
KennethS
Raleigh
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience with the food, service and live music. My wife is from Spain and I have a lot of family there as well so this is our place that makes us feel like home.
SM
SeanM
Washington DC
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing! Garlic shrimp, potatoes with aioli, and octopus with potatoes to share followed by paella mixta. Delicious! Service was outstanding! Ambiance is superb! Highly recommend!!
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Walter
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Many seafood dishes were not available during special seafood month.
V
Veronique
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful ambiance, very accommodating, great service and excellent Spanish food.
KS
KatieS
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for dinner with girlfriends before seeing a show at DAR. We were absolutely BLOWN away at the service and attention we received. The type of service they provide is unmatched from the moment you walk in. And the food is INCREDIBLE. You cant get anything wrong here. We ordered all tapas and left happy & full. The decor is also stunning. We even parked at a garage across the street and they opened it up for us when our show was over. What a incredible hidden gem this place is. We will be back!!!
HD
HappyDiners
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We made reservations for our anniversary dinner and i clicked the little box that asked if it was a special occasion. They made it very special for us. Upon arrival at the restaurant, we were seated in a corner table (in an otherwise empty section, thought the restaurant was quite full), that was decorated with red rose petals and provided a complimentary glass of cava. The food was wonderful (Jamon y manchego, salad, Paella de Langosta) and servers attentive. We really appreciated going above for our special occasion, thanks!
A
Angee726
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Great service. Love their tapas!!!
A
Anne
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Notified the restaurant that we were celebrating our Anniversary and when we arrived, the table was decorated with rose petals and we were greeted with glasses of Cava - so very special!
e
emdv
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall2food4service4ambience2
I booked a table for a bussiness dinner and I was placed by the hallway
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I love this place, the service and the staff!
P
Peaches
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious authentic Spanish food! Flamenco dancer and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a great Spanish dinner. This restaurant was able to distill the Spanish dining experience into 2 hours, which normally takes around 4 hours.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
The food was a letdown.
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ccc1978
Washington DC
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
La Taberna has a very nice atmosphere. It is a great restaurant to go to for a special occasion. The food is well-prepared, varied, creative (oxtail and mushroom paella was very good!), and the service is impeccable! And, they will go out of their way to make your special occasion (we went for our anniversary) feel very special. Much appreciation and many thanks!
MM
MichaelM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
My wife and i were very satisfied generally especially with the birthday request which was a nice touch (you did her a card and also prepared a beautifully piped greeting in chocolate on a plate with candle). Only one negative comment. The coffee tasted odd. I had a latte which somehow did not really taste well. Having just returned from Spain, where you cannot generally go wrong with coffee, even in the lowliest bar, I was disappointed that a high-class restaurant could not do better. Michael Mathew

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
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Taberna del Alabardero is rated 4.7 stars by 3126 OpenTable diners.