Michelin-starred Bresca is renowned for its distinctive seasonally-inspired menu of original dishes made with the best, responsibly-sourced ingredients conceived by Chef and Owner Ryan Ratino
Bresca is currently offering indoor & outdoor experiences as well as carry out options.
We also offer our full menu at the bar on a first come – first served basis.
Chef Ryan Ratino’s avant-garde, French influenced cooking & modern cocktails in a playful bistro. Based on 618 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1906 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
Drew Register
This place is great! The food was delicious, the atmosphere is casual and accessible but still quite nice, and the service was top notch. We got the chef’s tasting menu and thoroughly enjoyed each course. The dessert was perhaps the least interesting of the night, but it was still quite tasty. Would recommend this for a nice date night or other celebration where you’re looking to impress.
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Tabitha Hardin
Food was amazing. Service was amazing. I’ve a had lot of delicious food… Bresca is another level. Each course was explained and well presented. The staff was awesome. Do not skip Champagne and caviar if you have the chance. We did the full tasting menu and one of us has a pescatarian modified menu.
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Wendy Caputo
With 23% gratuity automatically added, I expect top-notch service. I was really grossed out that the person delivering and explaining our food pointed at each item, and his finger was an inch from my food. One of the food runners was super hard to understand, so we had to guess at the details. Our waiter was great and attentive.
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Josh Bittinger
Bresca delivered in every way across our experience, in ways that other restaurants in DC truly struggle. We were admittedly nervous to dine in after being sorely disappointed by other highly regarded restaurants around town, so we started by visiting for Sara’s cocktail tasting experience. We took the time to check out the space and service and were pleasantly surprised that the same level of attention we were seeing on the floor was being paid to guests of the cocktail tasting. I don’t want to spoil that too much, but if you enjoy a well-made cocktail, Ethos is certainly worth paying a visit for.
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Krystal Styles
This place was perfection! My husband and I went on Valentine’s Day and had their Vday tasting menu. We were also celebrating my husband’s birthday. They wrote him a personalized card and had it waiting on the table to welcome us. Everything tasted heavenly and you could tell the ingredients were fresh and the best. I would recommend making a reservation for one of the outdoor lodges. It’s perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Inside the lodge they include a heater, blankets, and a bluetooth speaker so that you can play music from your phone while you eat. The presentation of all the food was simply beautiful. When they bring out each dish, the waiter describes what you are about to eat and if there are any special directions for how to eat and enjoy the dish best. The food, service, and ambiance were perfect. This place is worth the money and I see why they are a Michelin star restaurant.
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Tatiana Russell
A must visit in DC, one of the few Michelin star restaurants in the District. You can opt in for a tasting menu, or order a la carte, which we did. The service was impeccable, the bartender was on point with her take on your favorite spirits (I really enjoyed the presentation and the dishes, too). The scallop appetizer was probably my favorite, and the wagyu beef a close second. You defend reservations. There are also outside enclosed yurts but they are right on the busy street sidewalk so didn’t look too appealing for me.
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Thuy Tran
Service: 5/5
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Mariana Duarte
We celebrated my husband’s 30th birthday at Bresca and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The restaurant had cleverly designed spaces that created a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The attentive service made us feel truly special throughout the evening.
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Saminda Wijegunawardena
While the food and cocktails were a bit uneven, the friendly and attentive service and vibrant atmosphere earns this 5 stars.
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Alexandra K
It was good, but compared to other expensive tasting menus, I was a little disappointed. The flavors and textures did not hit the mark for me. Tried the $275 Valentine’s day menu + $80 bottle of red wine + $35 wagyu entree substitution + 23% mandatory tip = $405. Even though it was only 5 courses, I left the restaurant at 11:15pm feeling full (even only running on one salad all day). They give you bread with the entree, which helped.
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