El Taller del Xiquet

El Taller del Xiquet reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Rafaella

   Unspecified3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had dinner tonight at El Taller del Xiquet, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. I was warmly welcomed by Chef Danny himself, which set the tone for a truly special evening. Every dish was outstanding. The octopus was perfectly tender with incredible flavor, and the fideuà was hands down one of the best I’ve ever had rich, comforting, and full of depth. I finished with the chocolate dessert, which was as beautiful as it was delicious. The atmosphere felt relaxed yet refined, and the service was excellent throughout. It’s clear a lot of care goes into every detail. Can’t wait to come back!
   

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   Yasemin VIP

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the moment we arrived, the entire experience was amazing. Chef Danny and his incredible team delivered perfection in every detail - from the flawless service and exquisite presentation to the outstanding food and wine. Everything was absolutely delicious! The staff was warm, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. Perfection worthy of a Michelin star!
   

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   Francisco

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wine dinners can be a wonderful experience or a total disappointment. At El taller de Xiquet they just get it right. The selection of the wineries are always the best. They focused on boutique upcoming high quality wineries that are still a good deal. They care about the right pairing where both food and wine are showcased equally. If you are a wine aficionado or you just want to learn more, and you appreciate meeting the people behind those wonderful wineries in an environment where food, wine and service excel without being pretentious; Wine dinners at El taller de Xiquet is your kind of place.
   

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   Amanda

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent fine dining experience at a great price point! Perfect for date night, special occasions, or even a quick bite after dinner or before the theater. Don’t miss out on the award winning paella!
   

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   Alexander VIP

   Washington DC13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had an amazing experience at El Taller del Xiquet, sister concept to Michelin Star restaurant Xiquet. I had a light fare on a Friday night, and everything was spot on. I can’t wait to come back!
   

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   Paul VIP

   Washington DC23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent seafood salad appetizer and duck paella (with far more delicious crust on the bottom than in most paellas. Excellent service as well. Deserves to be better known.
   

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   Marilu VIP

   Naples5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a special place! Such a wonderful concept to be able to experience Michelin-level food and service à la carte. I thoroughly enjoyed every single thing I ate, and the service was top notch. I loved the personal touches to the décor as well, with photos of the chef's childhood with family in Spain adorning the walls. You can tell how personal his cooking is and that what he puts out truly tells a story. It's a perfect place for a beautiful, Michelin-level dinner at a more accessible price point. Definitely recommend.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 21 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The portions were pretty small for the price - we each just received one piece of the 4 cheeses. We were also not brought our wine until after the appetizer. It felt like we were sitting in a basement and the lighting was super bright
   

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   Norma

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 20 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The experience is amazing since the first step! Gustavo is a great host and the chef Dani is an amazing person with a delicious menu! An authentic Mediterranean style.
   

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    Anthony VIP

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Everything is exquisite with great attention to detail at every step of the experience. HIGHLY recommend!
    

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