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Cafe Du Parc, Washington, DC

Cafe Du Parc

4.4
4.4
2557 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. within the iconic Willard InterContinental, steps from the National Mall, and across from Pershing Park, a national park home to the new World War I Memorial, Café du Parc is reminiscent of a Parisian-inspired sidewalk café.

Nestled between The White House and the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital, Café du Parc’s seasonal outside terrace remains a trendy locale for al fresco dining by both visitors and Washington, D.C. locals alike.

Paying homage to traditional French cooking, the restaurant offers diners various culinary creations from coffee and pastries at its coffee shop, Le Café, to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Sunday on its outside terrace or inside the main dining room. We are pleased to offer parking validation for Valet or Garage parking at Willard InterContinenatal when you join us for dinner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Bistro, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 942-7000
  • Website
    http://cafeduparc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gyo Santa
  • Catering
    A catered lunch and dinner menu is available as a pick-up option for off-site events.
  • Private party facilities
    Overlooking the iconic lobby of the historic Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., the Pershing Private Dining Room in Cafe du Parc offers a vibrant, intimate setting perfect for all occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Cafe du Parc Events Team: (202) 942-7000
  • Location
    1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    14th Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for guests of Cafe du Parc through the valet stand of Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. 0-2 hours is $26, 2-4 is $30. We are pleased to extend complimentary valet parking to restaurant guests dining with us for dinner only.
  • Public transit
    Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., on Pennsylvania Avenue, Willard is easily accessible by many modes of transportation. The closest subway station to Cafe du Parc is Metro Center station, two blocks away. Valet Parking is available and validated during the dinner service.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,557 people are saying

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Cafe Du Parc, nestled near the White House, offers a charming dining experience with "wonderful food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "lovely outdoor seating" and diverse menu featuring standout dishes like ribeye and crème brûlée. While some service hiccups occur, the "overall atmosphere" and "delicious flavors" make it a "can't-lose" destination for brunch or dinner.

2,557 Reviews

  1. Stephanie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was quick, and my whole family enjoyed it

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  2. Evyn

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    If you’re looking for an expensive family restaurant with excited children and parents trying to keep them calm while also trying to enjoy dinner in a restaurant that used to be calming, then this is your place. Everyone who works at the Cafe is very professional and busy, but neither the ambiance nor the quality of the food matches what is meant to be a “nice” experience

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Mediocre, over-priced food and we were seated in a hallway next to an elevator. If you want to see the pretty Christmas decorations, walk through and eat elsewhere.

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  4. John

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a pre-theater dinner here on a Friday night. Great food and lovely ambience. The mussels were plentiful and delicious. The chicken was delectable- just the thing for a cold DC night. The kids both had the hangar steak and loved it. While it’s not in the official drink menu, they make a great French 75 5:45 reservation gave us plenty of time for a leisurely dinner & quick walk to the National Theater. Highly recommended

    1 person found this helpful

  5. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Sadly, my friend and I had a poor experience at Cafe Du Parc. I had booked lunch to celebrate her birthday. Upon seating us, we were not advised by our waiter of any dishes on the menu that they were not serving that day. When attempting to place our order, we were then informed that the mussels were not being served - the heads up upfront would’ve been appreciated. We revised our order and instead ordered the Plat du Jour (rockfish) and the Steak Frites. While the rockfish was decently prepared, the steak was tough, stringy and only 1/3 of it was manageable to be eaten. As the most expensive item in the menu, we’d have expected a better quality. In addition to the disappointment with the food, the fire alarm had sounded for most of our meal. We were told firstly that it’d been set off by smoke in the kitchen, yet later we were told that it was a test. Unfortunately the ringing alarm noise certainly did not prove to be susceptible to a calm and enjoyable setting for our meal, especially when it lasted for as long as it did.

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  6. viviane

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good. The area was small, booth almost too cozy for two. For such a beautiful hotel I expected more from the restaurant.

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  7. Christia

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend!!! We enjoyed a wonderful meal and definitely plan to visit again when we’re back in the area! Delicious!!!

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  8. meredith

    VIP

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely French cafe in the most beautiful hotel in Washington, DC. You can't go wrong here!

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  9. Donna

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was delicious! Service was timely and the staff were attentive.

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  10. P

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were disappointed by the quality of food, relative to the high-end nature of the cafe (and its prices). French onion soup with no onions (and little cheese; mostly just broth), bland escargot, and bread that was clearly not fresh. The ambiance was good and service adequate, however.

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FAQs

Cafe Du Parc offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 942-7000.

Cafe Du Parc is rated 4.4 stars by 2557 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Du Parc does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

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Google Map for Cafe Du Parc

1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Cross street
    14th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, Bistro, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for guests of Cafe du Parc through the valet stand of Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. 0-2 hours is $26, 2-4 is $30. We are pleased to extend complimentary valet parking to restaurant guests dining with us for dinner only.
  • Public transit
    Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., on Pennsylvania Avenue, Willard is easily accessible by many modes of transportation. The closest subway station to Cafe du Parc is Metro Center station, two blocks away. Valet Parking is available and validated during the dinner service.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gyo Santa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://cafeduparc.com/
  • Phone number
    (202) 942-7000
  • Catering
    A catered lunch and dinner menu is available as a pick-up option for off-site events.
  • Private party facilities
    Overlooking the iconic lobby of the historic Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C., the Pershing Private Dining Room in Cafe du Parc offers a vibrant, intimate setting perfect for all occasions.
  • Private party contact
    Cafe du Parc Events Team: (202) 942-7000
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