Café du Parc

at Willard InterContinental, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington - 20004
539 reviews
French
(202) 942-7000

Amazing restaurant! Food is super delicious! I would definitely recommend!!!

Service was prompt and attentive, timing of food delivery was excellent, portions were appropriate and plentiful, taste was excellent.

We ordered salads (and that’s it) and they came very quickly and soaked in dressing. Obviously pre-made, which is ok, but it seemed like food that came through a conveyor belt vs. something individually prepared and up to Willard standards.

It was lovely. I only wish the bartender had honored my request for green olives in my Bloody Mary. Asked several times and was ignored. Otherwise, the meal was awesome.

Our server was attentive when we first sat down and took our appetizer and drink order. After the appetizers arrived, we didn't have small plates, so we kept looking for him. A manager noticed us around the ten minute mark and got us plates. Unfortunately, even after this, we didn't see the waiter for another 30 minutes as we sat with empty water glasses, cocktail glasses and appetizer plates. This is when we asked someone to send him to our table. At one point even, my husband motioned to him and he nodded but ignored us. He finally arrived and took our entree orders. While the food was excellent, this was not the service I expected from a restaurant ranked so highly.

I thought it was more French but it’s a typical American place

Great food

It was a great, fun dinner before the theatre. We ordered the onion soup, mussels, & lamb shank. My husband is vegan so it was great to find options like the lamb shank & a bunch of veggie side dishes. The creek brí»lée & sorbet desserts were delicious.

Look up "meh" in the dictionary and you should find a picture of this restaurant. It was chosen because of its proximity to the National Theatre and because of the large outdoor area. Imagine the surprise to find the outdoor area closed on a 90 degree day in DC! The interior is a bland, which matches the food. Basically think of an overpriced diner without the ambiance or buzz. Your money is better spent elsewhere.

Our hostess was pleasant and welcoming, as was the table service. The food was excellent. We have dined here before and frequently come back when in town.