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Willard Tea Room - Willard Tea Room, Washington, DC

Willard Tea Room

4.8
4.8
50 Reviews
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Experience the iconic Willard Afternoon Tea in a new setting. Located off the renowned Peacock Alley, Willard Tea Room stands as the newest gem within this historic hotel. Boasting an elegant ambiance and an extensive selection of teas, pastries, and savories, it serves as the perfect setting to elevate any occasion, whether it's a relaxing afternoon tea or a special gathering with friends and family.

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What 50 people are saying

Willard Tea Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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Willard Tea Room is a destination for a "magical experience" with "stellar" service and "scrumptious" food. Guests rave about the "elegant atmosphere" and "delicious tea," enhanced by a live harpist. While some find it "a little pricey," the ambiance and staff make it a must-visit for afternoon tea lovers.
50 Reviews
  1. Evelyn

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our servers JP and Deepak were attentive. We appreciated the side room for privacy and less overall noise but were able to still enjoy the harpist! Great afternoon and atmosphere!

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  2. Brian

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dee Pak was my server. And he was a good serve for me.

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  3. Saraiah

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was tasty and very filling, the tea was delicious, parking was validated, and the service was great. We felt very welcome. The room we were in was not too loud, and they offered to take pictures of us. There was also a live harpist. Overall we had a great time.

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  4. Le

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was over-price and the food was not good! There’s better afternoon tea service with better good and service out there, this is not the one! Skip!

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  5. Wara

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely worth it. Everything draped in elegance.

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  6. Marilyn

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Willard is beautiful. In the Tea Room, the live harpist added elegance to the ambiance. The reception desk person, the hostess for the tea room, and the waiters were friendly, helpful, and attentive. We enjoyed the whole experience. As for the value, for the price, although the food was very good, it would have been nice if the savory items were proportioned larger (except for the scones, which were sized as expected); they were minuscule.

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  7. Cindi

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate in the side tea room. The food was both beautiful and delicious!

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  8. Kerry VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This hotel is absolutely stunning and decorated so beautifully for every season/holiday. There were flowers everywhere and a lovely harpist playing. The service was slow and we barely saw our waiter. A little more attention would have been nice. We had the vegan tea menu and it was a little disappointing - I wish they had tried to make more v vegan pastries instead of giving us fruit and a mousse. The scones were delicious though! Vegan butter with the jam would have been an easy and nice touch. Overall, we really enjoyed the atmosphere and the experiencce.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful tea with exquisite details and presentation that celebrated DC's cherry blossoms.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lively festive afternoon tea, celebrating a special birthday. Every bite and sip was delicious and the staff was gracious and friendly. We are so glad we chose the Willard for afternoon tea!

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FAQs

Willard Tea Room is rated 4.8 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

Willard Tea Room 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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1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

  • Area
    Washington
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Wed 13:00–16:30 Thu–Sun 12:00–13:30 Thu–Sun 14:30–16:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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