Dear Diary - What an amazing place! The food menu, extremely helpful members, and drinks were absolutely wonderful in making the experience great. Since I have a few food allergies, they were able to accommodate and make substitutions. I definitely recommend going here. I can't wait until their menu rotates to go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan Smith
The tasting menu was good but nothing too memorable. I had to look back at the menu to remember what we ate because there wasn’t anything that really stood out. The service was a problem. The person filling the water wouldn’t stop. One sip and she was there reaching over for someone’s glass. It got to the point that we had to stop drinking water because we couldn’t have a conversation without her coming over and interrupting. It felt very chaotic for many reasons. I was constantly having to shift around in my seat because one waiter was trying to get something from in front of me while someone else was simultaneously reaching around from behind to get another part of the table. And the staff member who left the restroom right before I did did not flush enough. It was truly disgusting.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Mitchell Cadiz-Perez (Mother Mitchell)
Michelin Star Restaurant. Atmosphere is relaxing and inviting. Soft yellow lights with navy blue and gold accents. Pillows give it an extra comfy feel. Hostesses are friendly and welcoming. Waitresses are extremely knowledgeable and attentive. They explain all the entrees as they are being delivered. Bar service had a little wait time.Let’s clear the palette with homemade kombucha and get ready for the Chef’s Tasting Menu. Are You ready??? Here it goes! Tuna, Oyster, Truffle Choux, Cavier Tart, Kanpachi Crudo, Scallops, Pierogi, Duck a la Presse, or Eggplant for vegetarian option. For Dessert Cocoa cake and or Hazelnut cake followed by a sweet treat. The presentation of food was a five star. The taste was exquisite. Best ingredients was evident. It was fine Taste Testing.Look forward to coming in for a dinner night. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camila GONZALEZ DUQUE
I am highly disappointed with my experience at Bresca. Being a Michelin-starred restaurant, one would expect it to maintain basic sanitary standards. However, during our visit, we found a mouse under one of the tables. My friend informed the waitress, but they ignored it and acted as if nothing had happened. It was unfortunate to have paid $1025 for the four-person tasting menu to celebrate our friend's birthday, only to have such a terrible experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
SethK -
Great experience. The team takes you through a meal experience. They are very clear in explaining the food being placed in front of all diners at once. If you want exceptional food and service (with a fun and interesting wine experience - thank you Alex) definitely go to Bresca. We are regulars for a reason. Our last group included a vegetarian and he raved about the quality of his food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki Mwaura
Gorgeous restaurant, and the food was delicious. I went during resturant week, so I had the prix fixe menu of Cavatelli pasta, pork tenderloin and cocoa banana cake. The pasta and pork were delicious! I have to mention that the bread they brought out was absolutely delicious and I felt it needed its own callout. The dessert fell flat for me, the proportions weren’t right at all for me. I was lucky to get the window seat/couch as a solo diner and it was was so quant and lovely. I have to take stars off because the service was okay, they could be a bit overbearing and scattered at times. I also thought the wine was average and overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ryo Tsuzukihashi
The owner, Chef Ryan, is a legend. The second floor is two Michelin-starred Jont. Bresca is much more affordable than Jont, but still, food is gorgeous. Duck is the second to none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Miranda
Chris took excellent care of us! We had a wonderful date night. Food was delicious, atmosphere was perfect, and drinks were great and unique. Overall, an amazing time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donny Scanlon
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dario Mader
The service and ambiente were nice. However, it's one of the worst price-performance michelin restaurants I ever went to.
We came to Bresca for restaurant week and sat at the bar. They were a little late in our reservation, but were apologetic, and brought us champagne and a cocktail while we were waiting (complimentary), which was a wonderful gesture!The service at the bar was amazing! It’s obvious that their staff is well trained and cares for their customers. We are excited to go back!Their cheesesteak bite is a must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef
Jonathan Ong
- great service from the team, knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming- food quality is 4 star, good, solid- minus stars because portions were not enough. I would have gone home hungry. Value is important (to me) and if I didn’t order the extra plate I would have left hangry. Quantity did just not meet the price regardless of the type of protein cooked.- Wines are average. It’s fine.- It’s a nice place, fun yet upscale environment.- but I did leave thinking I did not “need” to check out Jont
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kristiaan Madiou
Having eaten at Bresca a couple years ago and reading recent reviews, I'm pretty confused by the experience we had there last night. Was it a one-off bad night? My husband and I like eating in high-quality restaurants from time to time and definitely on special occasions. We were there for our anniversary. We are happy to pay $500 for an incredible meal, but with a couple of exceptions, the food at Bresca did not meet our expectations. I'll be specific...Caviar Tart: the caviar overwhelmed the bite so it just tasted salty and fishy - the beef provided additional texture but no flavorBrioche Soldier: I was pretty excited about this based on the description, but whatever was sweet in there overwhelmed the flavor so I couldn't taste the comte or bacon or egg*SQUASH PARFAIT: this was delicious and fun to eat - lovely flavors and creative*KANPACHI CRUDO: this is the type of dish I expect for a $500 meal. It was phenomenal. Beautiful balance of flavors that were delicate and delightful. Absolutely loved this.Cavatelli Pasta: two things I love are pasta and mushrooms so again I was excited. The mushrooms were indeed incredible, however this dish was WAY over salted, so while I did enjoy it somewhat, I struggled with the saltiness.. and this from a person who likes a lot of salt.Swordfish: this dish was good. We were impressed that they were able to make the swordfish so uncharacteristically "delicate". The tiny greens provided some interest and we thought the broth was the star. Once we tasted the broth by itself, we could taste a lot of good complexity in it. All of that said, overall, the dish wasn't that exciting to eat, it was just good.Wagyu: my wagyu was pretty disappointing. It was chewy and I had a tough time finishing it. It was also too salty.Duck: my husband got the duck and it was flavorful, but again chewy, fatty, and salty. Not very interesting really.Apple cake: again I was excited because I don't like chocolate and I rarely like the fixed priced options (anywhere). It sounded right up my alley. However, it was bitter and thoroughly unenjoyable. I was so confused. Was it really supposed to taste like that?Service: the service was fine, but again, not up to par for the price of this restaurant. When we came a couple years ago, I distinctly remember our server being warm and pleasant and thoughtful. This time different people dropped off dishes and it was hit or miss with whether the dish was explained (i.e. the best way to eat it, what is it, etc) and it was completely impersonal. Our main waiter did not stop by once to ask how our food was - and if he had, I could have asked questions about all the comments I'm making here in this review. My husband's sparkling water was poured into my still water glass. They did not ask to take our coats at the front (perhaps because there isn't much space?) - an absolute nothing if the rest of the experience was great, but it all added up to an overall disappointment.Was it an off night? I don't know, but I felt pretty sad.We recently ate at another DC restaurant that was phenomenal for almost half the price. There's a place in Baltimore that is phenomenal for a quarter of the price. We did enjoy the music and being together. My husband it pretty cute to look at across the table. :-)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Eric Kwong
The flavors are pretty good but the portions are way too small relative to the price. Would have given a solid 4 out of 5 if it didn't feel like the diners were being
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Jone Corrales
Not a very good experience at Bresca during restaurant week. Have been to quite a few of the Michelin star restaurants in the District, and the experience at Bresca was disappointing. The service was very rushed, the waiters spoke so fast after rushing to the table that it was sometimes hard to understand the description/presentation of the dish. We were out of there in record time. If someone asks a fine dining restaurant I would recommend in the District, Bresca would not be it.
Dear Diary - What an amazing place! The food menu, extremely helpful members, and drinks were absolutely wonderful in making the experience great. Since I have a few food allergies, they were able to accommodate and make substitutions. I definitely recommend going here. I can't wait until their menu rotates to go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The tasting menu was good but nothing too memorable. I had to look back at the menu to remember what we ate because there wasn’t anything that really stood out. The service was a problem. The person filling the water wouldn’t stop. One sip and she was there reaching over for someone’s glass. It got to the point that we had to stop drinking water because we couldn’t have a conversation without her coming over and interrupting. It felt very chaotic for many reasons. I was constantly having to shift around in my seat because one waiter was trying to get something from in front of me while someone else was simultaneously reaching around from behind to get another part of the table. And the staff member who left the restroom right before I did did not flush enough. It was truly disgusting.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Michelin Star Restaurant. Atmosphere is relaxing and inviting. Soft yellow lights with navy blue and gold accents. Pillows give it an extra comfy feel. Hostesses are friendly and welcoming. Waitresses are extremely knowledgeable and attentive. They explain all the entrees as they are being delivered. Bar service had a little wait time.Let’s clear the palette with homemade kombucha and get ready for the Chef’s Tasting Menu. Are You ready??? Here it goes! Tuna, Oyster, Truffle Choux, Cavier Tart, Kanpachi Crudo, Scallops, Pierogi, Duck a la Presse, or Eggplant for vegetarian option. For Dessert Cocoa cake and or Hazelnut cake followed by a sweet treat. The presentation of food was a five star. The taste was exquisite. Best ingredients was evident. It was fine Taste Testing.Look forward to coming in for a dinner night. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am highly disappointed with my experience at Bresca. Being a Michelin-starred restaurant, one would expect it to maintain basic sanitary standards. However, during our visit, we found a mouse under one of the tables. My friend informed the waitress, but they ignored it and acted as if nothing had happened. It was unfortunate to have paid $1025 for the four-person tasting menu to celebrate our friend's birthday, only to have such a terrible experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Great experience. The team takes you through a meal experience. They are very clear in explaining the food being placed in front of all diners at once. If you want exceptional food and service (with a fun and interesting wine experience - thank you Alex) definitely go to Bresca. We are regulars for a reason. Our last group included a vegetarian and he raved about the quality of his food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gorgeous restaurant, and the food was delicious. I went during resturant week, so I had the prix fixe menu of Cavatelli pasta, pork tenderloin and cocoa banana cake. The pasta and pork were delicious! I have to mention that the bread they brought out was absolutely delicious and I felt it needed its own callout. The dessert fell flat for me, the proportions weren’t right at all for me. I was lucky to get the window seat/couch as a solo diner and it was was so quant and lovely. I have to take stars off because the service was okay, they could be a bit overbearing and scattered at times. I also thought the wine was average and overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
The owner, Chef Ryan, is a legend. The second floor is two Michelin-starred Jont. Bresca is much more affordable than Jont, but still, food is gorgeous. Duck is the second to none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris took excellent care of us! We had a wonderful date night. Food was delicious, atmosphere was perfect, and drinks were great and unique. Overall, an amazing time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service and ambiente were nice. However, it's one of the worst price-performance michelin restaurants I ever went to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We came to Bresca for restaurant week and sat at the bar. They were a little late in our reservation, but were apologetic, and brought us champagne and a cocktail while we were waiting (complimentary), which was a wonderful gesture!The service at the bar was amazing! It’s obvious that their staff is well trained and cares for their customers. We are excited to go back!Their cheesesteak bite is a must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef
- great service from the team, knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming- food quality is 4 star, good, solid- minus stars because portions were not enough. I would have gone home hungry. Value is important (to me) and if I didn’t order the extra plate I would have left hangry. Quantity did just not meet the price regardless of the type of protein cooked.- Wines are average. It’s fine.- It’s a nice place, fun yet upscale environment.- but I did leave thinking I did not “need” to check out Jont
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Having eaten at Bresca a couple years ago and reading recent reviews, I'm pretty confused by the experience we had there last night. Was it a one-off bad night? My husband and I like eating in high-quality restaurants from time to time and definitely on special occasions. We were there for our anniversary. We are happy to pay $500 for an incredible meal, but with a couple of exceptions, the food at Bresca did not meet our expectations. I'll be specific...Caviar Tart: the caviar overwhelmed the bite so it just tasted salty and fishy - the beef provided additional texture but no flavorBrioche Soldier: I was pretty excited about this based on the description, but whatever was sweet in there overwhelmed the flavor so I couldn't taste the comte or bacon or egg*SQUASH PARFAIT: this was delicious and fun to eat - lovely flavors and creative*KANPACHI CRUDO: this is the type of dish I expect for a $500 meal. It was phenomenal. Beautiful balance of flavors that were delicate and delightful. Absolutely loved this.Cavatelli Pasta: two things I love are pasta and mushrooms so again I was excited. The mushrooms were indeed incredible, however this dish was WAY over salted, so while I did enjoy it somewhat, I struggled with the saltiness.. and this from a person who likes a lot of salt.Swordfish: this dish was good. We were impressed that they were able to make the swordfish so uncharacteristically "delicate". The tiny greens provided some interest and we thought the broth was the star. Once we tasted the broth by itself, we could taste a lot of good complexity in it. All of that said, overall, the dish wasn't that exciting to eat, it was just good.Wagyu: my wagyu was pretty disappointing. It was chewy and I had a tough time finishing it. It was also too salty.Duck: my husband got the duck and it was flavorful, but again chewy, fatty, and salty. Not very interesting really.Apple cake: again I was excited because I don't like chocolate and I rarely like the fixed priced options (anywhere). It sounded right up my alley. However, it was bitter and thoroughly unenjoyable. I was so confused. Was it really supposed to taste like that?Service: the service was fine, but again, not up to par for the price of this restaurant. When we came a couple years ago, I distinctly remember our server being warm and pleasant and thoughtful. This time different people dropped off dishes and it was hit or miss with whether the dish was explained (i.e. the best way to eat it, what is it, etc) and it was completely impersonal. Our main waiter did not stop by once to ask how our food was - and if he had, I could have asked questions about all the comments I'm making here in this review. My husband's sparkling water was poured into my still water glass. They did not ask to take our coats at the front (perhaps because there isn't much space?) - an absolute nothing if the rest of the experience was great, but it all added up to an overall disappointment.Was it an off night? I don't know, but I felt pretty sad.We recently ate at another DC restaurant that was phenomenal for almost half the price. There's a place in Baltimore that is phenomenal for a quarter of the price. We did enjoy the music and being together. My husband it pretty cute to look at across the table. :-)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
The flavors are pretty good but the portions are way too small relative to the price. Would have given a solid 4 out of 5 if it didn't feel like the diners were being
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Not a very good experience at Bresca during restaurant week. Have been to quite a few of the Michelin star restaurants in the District, and the experience at Bresca was disappointing. The service was very rushed, the waiters spoke so fast after rushing to the table that it was sometimes hard to understand the description/presentation of the dish. We were out of there in record time. If someone asks a fine dining restaurant I would recommend in the District, Bresca would not be it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2