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Butterworth's, Washington, DC

Butterworth's

4.3 (75)
$31 to $50
French
319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
A cozy full service restaurant in the heart of Capitol Hill. With executive chef Joseph Nardo in our kitchen, and known Capitol Hill restaurant alumni Bart Hutchins on our floor; come and join us for cocktails, wines, and well composed french dishes in the evening. Or if you are an early bird, we have a full cafe and daytime service offering our house blend espresso, a beautiful selection of teas, and a separate daytime food menu to help you start your day. We are open Wednesday to Sunday. Our daytime service is 8am till 3pm, and dinner is from 5pm till late.

Hope to see you soon!
- Butterworth's

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bart Hutchins
  • Private party facilities
    We are pleased to offer private dining, full buyouts, or private space for birthdays and other celebrations. Please contact events@butterworthsdc.com for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Cross street
    Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 4th streets, Southeast.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 75 people are saying

Butterworth's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butterworth's offers a charming atmosphere with "fantastic" service and "amazing food and atmosphere." Diners appreciate its unique menu and cozy decor. Highlights include "crispy, salty" French fries, inventive dishes like lamb ham, and "delicious" cocktails. While some dishes and experiences vary, the ambiance and attentive staff make it a "truly lovely experience."
75 Reviews
  1. ARLAN

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I think most of the staff left town for the holiday weekend because the remaining staff seemed set up for failure. Impressive friendly floor manager seemed like he was doing everything from hosting to expediting to basically being the only server. Will try again because we really want to like this place but last night was not a success.

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  2. Ann

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Soft shell crab isn’tt good. Everything else is wonderful.

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  3. Suzanne

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Be adventurous and try everything…. You will not be disappointed!!

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  4. Eleanor VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space, great ambience, and excellent service. Sadly, the food didn’t wow. The white asparagus would have been wonderful, but several pieces were so stringy they were impossible to cut. The steak tartare was very nice- impeccably fresh and flavorful. The duck was a bit tough and lacking in flavor. The cauliflower was so unappetizing to look at that we didn’t even try it- it was just so brown….However, the French fries are truly the best I’ve had in a long time- crisp, salty, and fried to golden brown perfection. Those alone will get me back in the door, and I’m hopeful that my next visit will prove that I just came on an off night. Lots to like here.

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  5. Shannon VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my first visit and we split several things on the menu. Everything was delicious. The cabbage Caesar was a great twist on a classic. The beef cheeks were excellent as was the crudo.

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  6. Annelise VIP

    Shanghai5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Butterworth’s couldn’t have been more accomodating for our group! We had a wonderful time, food was delicious, loved the variety of drinks and service was very attentive.

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  7. April

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were really excited to try this place but it was pretty lame, the food was meh and it was expensive for what it was.

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  8. Parvati

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has charming decor and ambiance. Our server was a cheerful and competent young man. The food leaves a lot to desire. The asparagus soup- a spring special- was bitter with a stringy consistency and off putting color. It was taken off our check as I could not eat more than a spoon of it. The scrambled eggs on toast were great. The winter greens were tasty but were not on vol- au- vent, as indicated on menu but on a piece of toast instead. The lamb merguez sandwich was adequate.

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  9. Madison VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and management, in addition to a gorgeous and eclectic space! Excited to come back for more memories!

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  10. Amy

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience with delicious food and great service! Will definitely be back.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Butterworth's is rated 4.3 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Capitol Hill

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Butterworth's

319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 4th streets, Southeast.
  • Neighborhood
    Capitol Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bart Hutchins
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private party facilities
    We are pleased to offer private dining, full buyouts, or private space for birthdays and other celebrations. Please contact events@butterworthsdc.com for more information.
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