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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

2967 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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2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Traditional Spanish, Spanish, Mediterranean
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
Carlos Gómez Segovia
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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, 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 2,967 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Todas las cosas fueron fantásticas
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TerryC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal and a great way to catch up with a lifelong friend. Exceptional service, delightful food. Staff was efficient but non intrusive. It was wonderful to return as I had not eaten at the restaurant in years.
SJ
SaraJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great wine selection and delicious food. The fried manchego cheese with raspberry sauce is especially good, paired with Albariño wine. We had a wonderful meal and a wonderful time here.
DG
DeniseG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love the decor and the staff was attentive & knowledgeable. It was a birthday celebration and they had a birthday card, a rose and a lovely birthday dessert.
JM
JesseM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the seats were comfortable. The food was delicious. Other than near the end when they fell a little behind, the service was great.
K
Kathy
Dallas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting from Dallas and always visit this restaurant, it is authentic and wonderful!
FA
FedericoA
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and Service are outstanding. Classy place with extremely friendly service, you always feel at home! Have been coming here for years and they have never disappointed me or any of my guests!!
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Victor
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
They did an amazing job. It was our 34th wedding anniversary and they went above and beyond to make it special. Oh, the food was outstanding! The tapas and paella was incredible! Must go place! Will be back!
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clwho
Washington DC
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had a wonderful time at Taberna with friends! Food and service and ambience are always fantastic. Wine selection was very good! It is a little pricey but especially on Saturday night with the flamenco dancing it is worth it. We will be back!
CV
CindyV
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant is so gracious! We made last minute plans there when graduation ran late and they were able to seat us at an odd time ( 3:30pm) The wait staff is pleasant and attentive and they served celebratory desert to celebrate the graduates. It is a festive and elegant experience!
K
Kaelon
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful as usual.
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Wonderful
Seattle
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening with amazing food! I loved the music…felt like I was in Madrid! Everything was top notch. Thank you! I will be back!
GF
GlennF
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fabulous meal, with exceptional service…truly a five star restaurant.
MM
MariaM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Is always amazing!! We love to eat there!! The personal is amazing !!
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craigD
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This should be a definite on any diners list of places to go.
LJ
LJ128
Washington DC
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was outstanding. This was a business meal and the client was very impressed. The desert was amazing.
LM
LindaM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved this restaurant! Everything about it was great!
DC
DCist
Washington DC
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
With no kids at home any more, my husband suggested we still go out to celebrate Mother's Day and we really enjoyed the brunch. Excellent food and service (though I thought OJ was included in the brunch but it was never offered) and the live guitar music was a lovely addition. This was our first time back to Taberna since before Covid and it did not disappoint. The rose for each mother as she departed was a lovely touch. We look forward to returning again soon.
AD
AntonioD
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food2service5ambience5
The food was just ok…
PI
PadreIMG
Washington DC
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food was spectacular. Doesn’t get 5 stars because we had to wait for 30 min to get our table (sat down at 8:30 for 8:00 reservation) with no explanation, apology, or gesture. Service was not as attentive as you’d expect for this type of dining experience. And beware it’s very loud. It’s a fun atmosphere but don’t expect to be able to have much conversation. Still worth for a high quality Spanish dining experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated Mother’s Day and she truly enjoyed herself.
DA
DougA
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Serrano ham bread great. The other food items good but not the food to make want to come back. Prices way up there and service was very good.
MM
MarkM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent food. authentic and delicious. great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good was really good, music was excellent. Food took long to arrive but the live music and dancing help the time pass quickly and all the staff was extra friendly. This is by no means an inexpensive dinner so I would recommend it for special occasions
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service!!!
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grandmacharlotte
New York Area
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Attentive service. Great tapas. Never disappoints.
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Susan
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Very good tapas, excellent wine in quiet small room. Sommelier was helpful. Very nice atmosphere. Music and flamingo dancer to boot!
JS
JanS
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a real “experience,” not just a dinner. The Spanish music and dancer transported us back to Spain. The bronzino a la sal, filetted tableside and served with a delicious sauce, was a special treat.
C
Catalina
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
The food was very good as always. The service has really deteriorated. They brought the last ‘tapa’ (appetizer) at the same time with the main course. There were not enough waiters.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente comida y servicio! Nuestra mesera nos dio un excelente servicio y atención. El Sommelier demostró experiencia y conocimiento con el vino.
CS
CaseyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food overall. The selection of tapas is wide and portions are very generous. I would definitely come back again!
DC
DrCJ
Atlanta
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful! Too many choices from which to choose and everything ordered met the expectations. Great, prompt service, too.
PW
PaulW
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our second time in a couple of months...great food, great wine recommendation from the sommelier, and great service. Yes, it can be a bit pricey, but the tapas are wonderful. Definitely recommend the garlic shrimp, the eggplant and the truffles. We will keep coming back!
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Annabanana
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Relaxed and unrushed. Food was delicious, apple cocktail was great. Friendly accommodating staff. Musicians were very enjoyable. Highly recommend. Only criticism was the fois gras was undercooked (almost raw)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff, great service and authenticity 😍 only thing that disappointed me was not having real churros…if you miss the Churros from Spain don’t order that as a dessert..the flan was delicious 😍
SS
SorchaS
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Fabulous night with great food, service was very good. Make sure you go Friday or Saturday for the live Flamenco 💃🏻
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bfrtech
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent service & food. The cocktails were very good.
ES
ElizabethS
New England
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience1
The wait staff were good but the middle managers were offhand and rude.
MA
MarlonA
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
Took too long to get service, the waiters we're too busy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect from the food to the service! The friendly service left us very happy! The ham croquettas, their meat special, & lemon tarte dessert was so delicious. We will make another visit when we come back too D.C again!

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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You can order delivery directly from Taberna del Alabardero using the Order Online button. Taberna del Alabardero also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 429-2200.

Taberna del Alabardero is rated 4.7 stars by 2967 OpenTable diners.

Taberna del Alabardero does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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