we were excited to have dinner here due to the rave reviews. walking in it was a very awkward atmosphere, no music, many empty tables, lighting was bad, and just generally not cozy as expected. the wine, gnocchi and dessert were good but other than that the meal was pretty forgettable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
S Kurtz
If I could give 6 stars, I would! Impeccable service, flawless Italian food made with the finest ingredients, an immensely talented chef, and great hospitality make Obelisk a gem in DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salt Cod Ravioli with Chives, House-Made Burrata with Olive Oil, Duck Breast
Jeremy Davis
Fabulous dinner- disappointed by surprise doubled prices for NYE...The meal here was $225 for NYE; double their normal $123. There was no indication on their website or on their reservations page that it was a special price for NYE- if I had known I would not have gone.That said, the food was delicious and absolutely worthwhile at their normal $123. Their service was attentive and adequate for their high caliber, but not especially noteworthy. The restaurant itself was extremely quiet at the first seating but the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable yet refined once other diners arrived.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Gordon Cummings
I don't know why it took me so long to check out the Obelisk.From the moment you are greeted at the door you know you are in for an incredible experience.The servers know their stuff. They understand the menus and communicate effectively and succinctly. They were perfectly attentive, we never felt ignored or as if they were intrusive.There are no slouches on the menu. Everything I tried would be the star at most other restaurants, the two of us picked different items so I was able to try quite a few things. There were no misses. The menu changes regularly so what was being served when I visited won't be served when you visit. You should inquire about the menu if you have dietary restrictions.It's not a cheap meal but if you're going to spend the money you should get the wine pairing. It compliments the meal perfectly.This was one of the best meals I've had and I plan on visiting again.Parking: It's street parking in DuPont Circle so parking is next to impossible. Do yourself a favor and take a ride share or public transportation. That way you can get the wine pairing.
Very good! Great service and nice quiet place. Loved the appetizers and breadsticks! Delicious burrata too. Not many choices but pasta is delicious!
Barbara S. A
Such a nice place. The staff is a delight and the food is next level. Great service, food and ambience. Celebrated a 40th birthday here and it was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arancella Bruciante Cocktail, House
David Strauss
Exceptional food matched to beautiful wine.Outstanding service and excellent experience.Thank you, Esther, Kat &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jacob C.
We've gone to numerous special dinners here over the years, and it is always outstanding. Great service and food.
Louis Muscato
Mediocre food and complete lack of atmosphere make you shocked at the bill that is presented to you at the end of the meal. Plenty of other restaurants in DC with better food for less money. Will not be dining again.
God this place is so fantastic. I would say 3 of the best 5 meals I have had in the last decade have been here. Ambience awesome, service awesome, food sublime.
Mark Brown
Wow, just wow!!! Fabulous food, excellent service, awesome wine pairing. Absolutely loved our first visit ❤️ We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House
Joe Perretta
Truly one of the more exceptional restaurants on the eastern seaboard. If only food journalism in DC weren't so sycophantic for the new new, Obelisk would be a top contender for press every week of the year. But they don't need it, the quality of their product and the conscientiousness of their staff are second to none in our town. A treasure that I hope will long last.
Naveen Sarna
If you want to be pampered with food for hours while you enjoy the discussions with your friends then this is the place for you. The pre-prix menu is short. I tried the swordfish, a nice portion as the main entree. There is a lot of food, so go easy on the initial serving of bread with Burrata.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dan Murphy
Service felt unnecessarily slow and inattentive, it was 50 mins before the first antipasto dishes came out. Curated dishes (burrata, bread, cheeses etc.) were nice, the pasta dish (lamb cannoli) was greasy and underwhelming, rockfish was pleasant but overly simple. Most of the dishes came out swimming in olive oil.
we were excited to have dinner here due to the rave reviews. walking in it was a very awkward atmosphere, no music, many empty tables, lighting was bad, and just generally not cozy as expected. the wine, gnocchi and dessert were good but other than that the meal was pretty forgettable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
If I could give 6 stars, I would! Impeccable service, flawless Italian food made with the finest ingredients, an immensely talented chef, and great hospitality make Obelisk a gem in DC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salt Cod Ravioli with Chives, House-Made Burrata with Olive Oil, Duck Breast
Fabulous dinner- disappointed by surprise doubled prices for NYE...The meal here was $225 for NYE; double their normal $123. There was no indication on their website or on their reservations page that it was a special price for NYE- if I had known I would not have gone.That said, the food was delicious and absolutely worthwhile at their normal $123. Their service was attentive and adequate for their high caliber, but not especially noteworthy. The restaurant itself was extremely quiet at the first seating but the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable yet refined once other diners arrived.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
I don't know why it took me so long to check out the Obelisk.From the moment you are greeted at the door you know you are in for an incredible experience.The servers know their stuff. They understand the menus and communicate effectively and succinctly. They were perfectly attentive, we never felt ignored or as if they were intrusive.There are no slouches on the menu. Everything I tried would be the star at most other restaurants, the two of us picked different items so I was able to try quite a few things. There were no misses. The menu changes regularly so what was being served when I visited won't be served when you visit. You should inquire about the menu if you have dietary restrictions.It's not a cheap meal but if you're going to spend the money you should get the wine pairing. It compliments the meal perfectly.This was one of the best meals I've had and I plan on visiting again.Parking: It's street parking in DuPont Circle so parking is next to impossible. Do yourself a favor and take a ride share or public transportation. That way you can get the wine pairing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House-Made Burrata with Olive Oil, Duck Breast, Cheese Plate
Amazing food! Excellent service! Wonderfully quiet and unhurried! Highest recommendation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House-Made Burrata with Olive Oil, Goat Cheese, Cheese Course
Very good! Great service and nice quiet place. Loved the appetizers and breadsticks! Delicious burrata too. Not many choices but pasta is delicious!
Such a nice place. The staff is a delight and the food is next level. Great service, food and ambience. Celebrated a 40th birthday here and it was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arancella Bruciante Cocktail, House
Exceptional food matched to beautiful wine.Outstanding service and excellent experience.Thank you, Esther, Kat &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We've gone to numerous special dinners here over the years, and it is always outstanding. Great service and food.
Mediocre food and complete lack of atmosphere make you shocked at the bill that is presented to you at the end of the meal. Plenty of other restaurants in DC with better food for less money. Will not be dining again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
God this place is so fantastic. I would say 3 of the best 5 meals I have had in the last decade have been here. Ambience awesome, service awesome, food sublime.
Wow, just wow!!! Fabulous food, excellent service, awesome wine pairing. Absolutely loved our first visit ❤️ We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House
Truly one of the more exceptional restaurants on the eastern seaboard. If only food journalism in DC weren't so sycophantic for the new new, Obelisk would be a top contender for press every week of the year. But they don't need it, the quality of their product and the conscientiousness of their staff are second to none in our town. A treasure that I hope will long last.
If you want to be pampered with food for hours while you enjoy the discussions with your friends then this is the place for you. The pre-prix menu is short. I tried the swordfish, a nice portion as the main entree. There is a lot of food, so go easy on the initial serving of bread with Burrata.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Service felt unnecessarily slow and inattentive, it was 50 mins before the first antipasto dishes came out. Curated dishes (burrata, bread, cheeses etc.) were nice, the pasta dish (lamb cannoli) was greasy and underwhelming, rockfish was pleasant but overly simple. Most of the dishes came out swimming in olive oil.