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Butterworth's, Washington, DC

Butterworth's

4.3
4.3
61 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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

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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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butterworth's offers a cozy, immersive dining experience with "excellent food and drinks" and "impeccable service." The atmosphere is "truly unique," blending French-inspired dishes with a warm ambiance. While the menu is limited, the quality shines through, making it "one of the best dining experiences" in DC.
61 Reviews
  1. Gerhard

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pomme Frits were amazing! I loved the coziness of the entire pub where it made you feel like you had stepped back in time. I had the mussels with pasta which was good but a little too salty, my husband had mashed potatoes with pork cheeks which were very good! Dessert was their chocolate mousse which was very decadent, so creamy smooth! The entire experience was lovely and we look forward to going back.

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  3. Bradley

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In a jungle of the generic, industrial bland sameness of DC dining, Butterworth’s stands out. A new favorite spot.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Menu a little odd - with no accompaniment with entrees. Had veg as a starter and steak as entree.

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  5. MarkV

    Washington DC10 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Seated quickly, was not busy, ordered two entrees and two soft drinks. Seemed like it would be a pleasant experience for a business lunch. Nothing after 40 minutes after being reassured twice our food was coming. Never received food or soft drinks. We left to eat elsewhere. Very disappointing.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. christopher VIP

    Tokyo5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the atmosphere and food. Eccentric enough to be comfortable to all and genuine in intent and execution. Good selection of wines at accessable price points . Someone took the time to curate a experience we can all share with friends and future friends.

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  7. AlexA

    Charlotte2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Undercooked $65 steak served, ordered medium, came out rare. The steak was sliced, you could see it was undercooked before even brining it to the table. The plate was taken back to the kitchen and the same piece was brought back with slightly bummed up temp in a microwave or oven , still rare parts in it. I pointed out to the owner Bart about our experience and he cared less. I said the undercooked food already growing bacteria while being served, furthermore warming it up would cause even more bacteria to grow on it, which could lead to health issues. Bart didn’t like what he was told and ask us to never come back. Who would come back after such a bad experience? There were quite a few more things about our visit to this place,no proper greeting from our server, I had to ask his name, no menu presentation either. At least Mike (our server) apologized for our experience. Mr Bart I’d suggest for you to treat your guests with respect regardless of their criticism of your restaurant and its standards. Your inability to handle issues is pretty telling!

    2 people found this helpful

  8. JoshJ

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Beware: MAGA hotspot. Odd vibes. Food is mid. Over priced.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not my cup of tea. Everything on the menu is duck or pork. Even the homemade focaccia was bland. Pretty spot tho with nice service. But the food…

    2 people found this helpful

  10. LUIS VIP

    Mexico City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dining experience with a lively, cheerful crowd. Small menu (with little options for vegetarians) and very good quality of food. Interesting selection of "fun" wines. Very few places in DC with Americano cocktail included in their drink list. Service was very nice and attentive.

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

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  • Area
    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
    Business Casual
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