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Kellari Taverna, Washington, DC

Kellari Taverna

3.8
3.8
2917 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
"We are bringing to the people of Washington Something they haven’t experienced before: Simplicity and elegance in fresh seafood with a Greek Flare ." --Chef Gregory Zapantis.

Kellari Taverna is very sensitive to sustainable seafood.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 535-5274
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gregory Zapantis
  • Catering
    •Custom Designed Menus, Waitstaff, Bartenders, Theme Stations (Raw Bar Station, Pasta Station, Curving Meat or Fish Stations, Omelette Station and more). <br />•China, Glassware, Barware, Linens, Floral Arrangements, Decorations Bands, DJ & Greek Music, Jazz, Piano and more <br />•The restaurant is available for parties large and small. We have two semi private dining rooms (seats 50), and main dining room (seats 120).
  • Private party facilities
    Choose Kellari Events & Catering for your next event! Our goal is to make sure that your event, or a Private event at your house, is a great success. We bring our Greek hospitality to you and make sure your event runs smoothly and without a hitch.
  • Private party contact
    Athina Balta: (202) 535-5274
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot is located under the building at 1700 K St NW.Parking after 5 pm is $10.00 and is through Colonial Parking. Garage closes at 11 PM
  • Public transit
    One Block from Farragut north and Farragut West Metro Stations. We are located on K Street in the Middle of the block between Connecticut Av. and 18th Street.
  • Entertainment
    Live Greek Music Every First Friday of the Month! Music Starts at 8:00pm Outdoor Dining Now Available!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,917 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

2,909 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant is indefinitely closed and no one from OpenTable or the restaurant notified us. Had to make a last minute reservation elsewhere.

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  2. Randy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Without any warning, the restaurant was closed and I had to take my guest to a different restaurant. I am sure there were ways to alert the clients beforehand using OpenTable.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I reserved a table for four people for a business meeting for my boss and one of the attendees showed up first only to find that the restaurant was closed. I called the restaurant and got the voicemail that indicated they were open. No one ever returned my call. OpenTable let me make the reservation. My boss and his group ended up having to find a spot elsewhere. Terrible business.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We recently visited Kellari for the first time since COVID, and the experience was disappointing. On a Sunday evening, the restaurant was nearly empty with only four other patrons. Service was handled by just two staff members — the bartender and hostess — and we were unsure about the kitchen staff. Previously known for its fresh display, Kellari no longer offers this feature. We encountered several disappointments, including items like no mozzarella cheese, fresh oysters, and grilled octopus being unavailable. This experience has made us reconsider returning to this restaurant in the future.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The server was great and the food was good, but the rest of the experience was lacking. They were severely short-staffed so it took hours to eat our meal. Plus, they did not have several items on the menu. Overall, they should just close on Sunday afternoons if they are not going to be fully staffed and supplied.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good restaurant ambiance was fantastic but they had one worker working taking orders and seating you .the service was pretty slow .i almost thought she was cooking the food ,because things were just so slow

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  7. KristineM

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kellari is one of my favorite places to dine! The staff is responsive and friendly! The food is consistently delicious!

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  8. Oblate

    VIP

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At lunch, we had lovely salads with grilled salmon, cooked perfectly. Staff were able to accommodate special needs like no salt, and severe shellfish allergy. Waiter was attentive to our slow pacing even though it got busy. Beverages as simple as a perfect cappuccino (decaf) and a zesty iced tea were great. A little pricey for a girlfriend lunch, but well worth the quality of food, service, and ambiance.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It took over an hour to get our food and our waitress simply said it was not her fault. When it did arrive one of the 3 types of seafood was replaced with salad but the price wasn’t adjusted nor had I been offered the chance to change my order.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Slow service, they need to know how to make a real mimosa! The manager was sitting looking at two poor ladies running around the table without any help not even came to customers to appologize for the slow service!! Food was amazing but chocolate mousse was very sweet and doesn’t taste like a real chocolate mousse! We fidn’t enjoy our brunch as it should be. I’m not blaming the servers but the mistake is coming from the manager who scheduled two servers for more than 10 full tables!!!

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FAQs

Kellari Taverna does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Kellari Taverna also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 535-5274.

Kellari Taverna is rated 3.8 stars by 2917 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kellari Taverna

1700 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    17th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot is located under the building at 1700 K St NW.Parking after 5 pm is $10.00 and is through Colonial Parking. Garage closes at 11 PM
  • Public transit
    One Block from Farragut north and Farragut West Metro Stations. We are located on K Street in the Middle of the block between Connecticut Av. and 18th Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gregory Zapantis
  • Entertainment
    Live Greek Music Every First Friday of the Month! Music Starts at 8:00pm Outdoor Dining Now Available!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 535-5274
  • Catering
    •Custom Designed Menus, Waitstaff, Bartenders, Theme Stations (Raw Bar Station, Pasta Station, Curving Meat or Fish Stations, Omelette Station and more). <br />•China, Glassware, Barware, Linens, Floral Arrangements, Decorations Bands, DJ & Greek Music, Jazz, Piano and more <br />•The restaurant is available for parties large and small. We have two semi private dining rooms (seats 50), and main dining room (seats 120).
  • Private party facilities
    Choose Kellari Events & Catering for your next event! Our goal is to make sure that your event, or a Private event at your house, is a great success. We bring our Greek hospitality to you and make sure your event runs smoothly and without a hitch.
  • Private party contact
    Athina Balta: (202) 535-5274
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