Cafe Du Parc

4.3

2593 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

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2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Charming
Good for business meals
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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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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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

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Cafe Du Parc, nestled next to the Willard Hotel in DC, offers a delightful Parisian flair with "excellent food and attentive service." Diners rave about the "delicious onion soup" and "fabulous beef bourguignon." The charming ambiance and prime location near the White House make it a must-visit spot.

2,593 Reviews

R
Ruth
VIP
Chicago
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was so wonderful! We really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant.
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melanie
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and very accommodating with dietary restrictions. French fries were top notch. The staff clearing the tables was so polite.
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Stuart
VIP
New York City
52 reviews
4.0
52 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Very nice place and location, food was only o.k. to good, be ready for a lot of butter, and I had the branzino special. Crab cake starter was good, also lots of butter in the chicken and mashed potatoes.
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Kafongo
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately, the service was not good but the croque monsieur was good.
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Daniel
Unspecified
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Decent. The Filet was aggressively average, lack of seasoning and a tad on the cold side. The service left something to be desired. Nice enough people nevertheless.
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Leeann
Atlanta
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We were hoping to have a true French restaurant experience and were highly disappointed when at the last minute all dinners were prix fixe and the dining experience was moved into a ballroom. Granted it was Valentine’s Day so I see their need but because they didn’t inform us until a day before, we were unable to find reservations anywhere else with that short of notice. So it just felt like more of a cafeteria experience where there were limited choices, one or two seatings, and no ambiance whatsoever. If I were to label my review, it would be “disappointed “.
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Kevin
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellence ambiance, aesthetic, and food; my only critique is the service, which came more often unpromted than prompted.
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Joel
VIP
Washington DC
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Main dinning room not available, however the replacement worked very well well.
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Mark
San Diego
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing from the chaceuterie board and bone in ribeye for two to the crème brûlée. Just incredibly tasty, well presented, and cooked to perfection. Our waiter was amazing, allowed time between courses so we could enjoy the whole experience. Highly recommend as it was one of the best meals we have ever enjoyed.
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PHILIP
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The main restaurant was closed, but the hotel did not inform us. The temporary room was nicely furnished and comfortable, but the menu was very simple and offered the kinds of menu items you could get anywhere for 1/3 the price. We paid 100.00 including the tip...for breakfast.
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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 4.3 stars by 2593 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

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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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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Cafe Du Parc

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Gift card

Popular dishes

Croque Monsieur

Beef Bourguignon

PEI Mussels

Menu

What 2,593 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Du Parc offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Du Parc restaurant rated?

Does Cafe Du Parc offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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