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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

3047 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

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

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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 3,047 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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CathyG
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy eating there. While Alvaro was not our main maitre he is always helpful and delightful. The food is amazing, my wife is Spaniard and it definitely transports her to Spain with all the wonderful smells and the food. If anybody is looking to enjoy true spaniard food Taberna del Alabardero is the place to go!!
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greyhoundgirl
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant with an authentic Spanish/Basque menu and vibe. Good food and excellent service. It was our anniversary and the staff went above and beyond to make us welcome and help us celebrate. Would definitely return!
ML
MLVP
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food as always!
s
smackh1
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Recently renovated. Beautiful restaurant. Great food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience celebrating my friends birthday. Service was great and the Flamenco dancers added to the ambiance.
JH
JosephH
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply delicious, attentive, copacetic
C
Christina
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
From entering the restaurant to the last bite to flamenco music and dance, the evening was fantastic- highly recommend!
DI
DavidInDC
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food, delicious cocktails, & attentive service - highly recommend for brunch!
HA
HansA
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place to celebrate an anniversary. The waiting staff was very well dress and very knowledge full about Spanish food.
S
Scott
Washington DC
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great experience, they gave us a private room, the food was incredible. Highly recommend.
C
Cristy
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Taberna fel Alabardero is consistent and the service is very good. The paellas are delicious and overall it’s a great experience!
HN
HilaryN
Phoenix
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Manager guided us in ordering various Tapas. We were about to order too many dishes; he stopped us (“you can always order more, see how you feel later”). What we got was the perfect amount. Being properly advised was much appreciated. The meal was very enjoyable and the dining room is lovely.
JA
JosephineA
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy going to the Taberna. Food and service are always on point. Got the window seat I requested - thank you - and was thrilled to see Victor, whom I’ve known over the years, along with Jose. I ended up missing dessert and bringing half my meal home as the entree took a long time to come out and I had to leave for a meeting. The lamb chops and mushroom rice were really scrumptious though. Yes, I was miffed about that, ie, no dessert, and long wait for entree. Staff were apologetic when I pointed this out. First such experience and I’ve dined there many times over 20+ years, so I’ll forgive them!😜 Looking forward to my next visit!
ES
ESFads
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another standout meal with outstanding service for a business lunch.
WG
WillyG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very Nice, to found a "Bailadora" in DC was great, La Paella was good too. We'll be back soon.
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Uffood
Washington DC
39 reviews
vip
3.0
39 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
We had seafood paella. It wasn’t good: the rice was over cooked, overall the paella was tasteless and quite dry. Better stick with the tapas. The bread was fantastic!
C
Cappuccino
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Previously (almost 10-20 years ago), I often used this restaurant for the meetings with my diplomatic community. It was one of the best restaurants in terms of food, decoration, service and hospitality. Unfortunately I have used this restaurant several times past five years and unfortunately I was always disappointed at their service. Yesterday, I tried it once again for a small business lunch and I left there with my disappointment once again. Three was a line of guests with reservation without any attendant for a few minute. A gent took us to the table without any smile. The sever had little courtesy and no hospitality. No explanation of menu or asking for drink. During the meal, no attention. Perhaps, it’s owner or management has changed. Very sorry. Food was still good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Octopus & Garlic Shrimp eaten as I sat in one of the most beautiful corners of the restaurant. Thank you so much for the wonderful moment. Ulysses, thank you for caring and listening to me. All my very best-
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente comida, muy bien manejados los tiempos entre platillos y la paella muy abundante.
M
Mickt
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice staff and service. They prepared a quiet corner as requested for our business lunch. They also prepared a gluten-free dish for my colleague.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Montreal
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Taberna del Alabardero went above and beyond to make our anniversary dinner one we will always remember and hold close to our hearts. I couldn’t recommend this restaurant more, and we look forward to going back soon!
LJ
LorraineJ
West Palm Beach
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Appetizers were very tasty has garlic shrimp and croquettes. Wine was perfect and beer was good also. Main dish I had Halibut and vegetables, son had Branzino and husband had chicken in beer with potatoes. All was very good.
MF
MaryF
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and outstanding food!
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Bachelorette
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The live flamenco music and dancer were fantastic. A lovely evening with amazing food.
MA
MARIALUDMILA123
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent spanish restaurant with live flamenco music and dance in the patio.
KT
KennethT
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service! We were visiting from California, and had the best Tapas and Paella we’d had since visiting Barcelona. The staff/service was also too notch. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Duck and rabbit were over cooked in paella. Sea bass and starter were excellent and wine recommendation was excellent as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was awesome ! Staff is very attentive and catering. We had the lobster paella with other seafood on it.. the mushroom truffle croquets and the tuna avocado dish . Everything tasted great.
H
Horacles
Houston
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant, everything was exquisite and the service above par… will definitively recommend!
BC
BrianC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience with very enjoyable flamenco music and dancing.
L
Liby
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting, ambiance, amazing live music and flamenco dancer, authentic Spain cuisine
DM
DrandMrsJnz05
Raleigh
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Service was impeccable. Food was just ok. For $400 plus tip, I expect food to wow me. This was not case. Food was not bad, just not at level one would expect, for money being charged.
VR
VaReviewer
Washington DC
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience4
We made a reservation on the patio and received resistance and begrudging service from the moment we sat down. There was confusin ovr the happy hour options but still we were treated as if we were an incovnenience and we were the only ones on the patio. In the past service has been much better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
We ordered wellchicken and sausage paella $34 per person My husband Han NO SAUSAGE in his serving and I had one piece of sausage. The food was very good and service was very good
OT
OpenTable Diner
Oklahoma City
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience2
Great meal and even better service by our waiter Eden who was excellent!
MC
MikeC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent!! Service, ambiance, all was exceptionally delivered.
RM
RandyM
Cincinnati
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
The food was very good and portions were huge. I think the staff was a little overwhelmed, the staff was working hard, but failed to hit the standard that this restaurant’s reputation is based on.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to celebrate anniversaries! They had the table ready with petals and champagne. The tapas are authentic and best paella I’ve ever had. Best tapas place in DC. Get churros for dessert
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service all around and delicious food. Nice and very extensive wine list. Also really beautiful inside
WA
WillA
Anchorage
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food, my party of 4 had a very nice time at this restaurant.

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

FAQs

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 3047 OpenTable diners.

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