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Cafe Du Parc, Washington, DC

Cafe Du Parc

4.3
4.3
2593 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French

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2 people
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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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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,593 people are saying

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

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Daniel

    Unspecified

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 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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  6. Leeann

    Atlanta

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 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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  7. Kevin

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 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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  8. Joel

    VIP

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 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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  9. Mark

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 10 February 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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  10. PHILIP

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 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
7:00 pm
Booked 25 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
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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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