Awesome menu all around - truffle dumplings and octopus were particular stand outs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ruth LaToison Ifill
You know you’re going to have good food when the servers get excited about your menu decisions. Everything was absolutely wonderful. We got to sit at the bar with a direct view of the kitchen. I don’t know if the octopus or the truffle dumpling was my favorite, but I know I’m getting both when I go back. The whole fried snapper had a delicious light breading. The duck noodles were tasty too; I will probably try to get it spicier next time. I’ll likely be back in a couple of weeks. I’m still thinking about the food. Also, this husband-wife team perfected my experience by ensuring such excellent service. They need to teach a workshop to other restauranteurs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ilana Valinsky
This restaurant is a lovely gem in DC. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming as are the service. Staff were attentive and the food was flavorful and beautifully presented. I tried the scallion pancakes, the broccolini and the fish. I would recommend all dishes. Thank you for a charming experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan Farfan
Food and service was exceptional! Especially loved the Truffle Dumpling and Charred Broccolini.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Torres
Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Ladner
Absolute gem - delicious food, superb service, and great atmosphere.
Dietary restrictions: Excellent for gluten free individuals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Mott
One of DC's top best restaurants! The service was truly outstanding - Michelin star worthy. The food was all delicious, creative and clearly served with thoughtful love and care - especially the truffle dumplings which were one of the best things I've ever tasted. Excellent wine selection too. I made the reservation for a birthday dinner and their impressive attention to detail made our night very special. Thank you for an exceptional meal and overall wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Dumpling
Michelle E
The restaurant was super friendly and made my partner feel so special for his birthday. The food was delicious and everyone was so attentive.
Dietary restrictions: Pescatarian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Whole Red Snapper
Ri Alberto
I had been meaning to visit Queen’s English for a while since I had read great things about this restaurant and boy it did not disappoint! We ordered 3 dishes, the scallion pancakes, the charred broccolini and the chicken and each plate was better than the last. The chicken is possibly one of the top 3 chicken dishes I’ve had in my life and possibly de juiciest one I have ever tasted. The drinks were also on point and the toasted sesame ice cream was also very good. The service was stellar and each plate was served hot right after you would finish the previous plate, the timing was truly impeccable. My only two suggestions are is that they should hand out physical Menus. Covid is over, QR code menus suck. The other thing is that they should probably add a mirror On the wall so those sitting facing the wall can also enjoy the action happening at the awesome open kitchen they have.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donna Chadwell
I've been to the Queen's English twice, both times the food and service were amazing. The second time we brought our team here, they are all foodies, they loved it. I will definitely come back to the Queen's English the next time in Washington, DC!
Interesting, inventive, and yummy food in a curated and cozy setting. The decor is thoughtful and just the right aesthetic. Service and cocktails were fabulous and the wine list is extensive.
The diakon fritters are not to be missed. Have never had something like them - such a great flavor and textures. The whole menu looked amazing, it was hard to choose just a few dishes. The portions are reasonable and the food is quite rich in a sumptuous way.
One small thing: they do hand you a plastic QR code for the menu when you sit down. They have paper menus available but you have to ask for it. Seems just a tiny bit tacky for a bib gourmand restaurant but doesn't deter from the overall experience. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daikon Fritters Crab and Asparagus Sizzle, Wang Cheung Tonight
Monica Reilly
I took my out of town cousin here for a special experience and it did not disappoint! The service was thoughtful, fun and knowledgeable. The wine and cocktails were superb. The food was delicious and every bite was better than the next and the small dining room is cozy and fun! I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mary katherine withers
We had the best time at Queen’s English and our server was fabulous! Everything was amazing and we can’t wait to be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hillary M
Fun spot with a curated menu. Shared plates and fun cocktails. Great decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kopal Jha
This is a beautiful restaurant that has Hong Kong style Chinese food.
We had mushroom, mushroom, zucchini, duck noodles, and scallion pancake.
We had one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic drink.
Bill was $70 per person and though we are not big eaters, as we usually share an entree and an appetizer at most restaurants in the States, we left feeling hungry!
The food itself ranged from amazing (mushroom mushroom) to meh (scallion pancake). The noodles had great texture and the duck was tender, but it was really oily and the quantity was small. The zucchini was pretty good, almost as good as the mushroom mushroom.
When we arrived, it was on the early side, before 6:00 p.m. pretty empty and we were comfortable. When we left, around 7:30, it was packed.
The reason we gave it two stars for atmosphere is that although it was beautiful, the acoustics are terrible.
We measured the sound level in the room at 75 decibels ambient. This is a level loudspeakers are tested at. On the way back we were at a metro station and a freight train was going past. We measured that noise level at 65 decibels.
Conversation was at shouting level. If you have any sensitivity to sound, you will be uncomfortable when the restaurant is packed. I used ear plugs for the last half an hour and we were relieved to step outside.
Both of us agreed that we will not go back. For the money, there are better experiences to be had. We had to have a snack before we went to bed.
Awesome menu all around - truffle dumplings and octopus were particular stand outs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You know you’re going to have good food when the servers get excited about your menu decisions. Everything was absolutely wonderful. We got to sit at the bar with a direct view of the kitchen. I don’t know if the octopus or the truffle dumpling was my favorite, but I know I’m getting both when I go back. The whole fried snapper had a delicious light breading. The duck noodles were tasty too; I will probably try to get it spicier next time. I’ll likely be back in a couple of weeks. I’m still thinking about the food. Also, this husband-wife team perfected my experience by ensuring such excellent service. They need to teach a workshop to other restauranteurs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is a lovely gem in DC. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming as are the service. Staff were attentive and the food was flavorful and beautifully presented. I tried the scallion pancakes, the broccolini and the fish. I would recommend all dishes. Thank you for a charming experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service was exceptional! Especially loved the Truffle Dumpling and Charred Broccolini.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolute gem - delicious food, superb service, and great atmosphere.
Dietary restrictions: Excellent for gluten free individuals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of DC's top best restaurants! The service was truly outstanding - Michelin star worthy. The food was all delicious, creative and clearly served with thoughtful love and care - especially the truffle dumplings which were one of the best things I've ever tasted. Excellent wine selection too. I made the reservation for a birthday dinner and their impressive attention to detail made our night very special. Thank you for an exceptional meal and overall wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Dumpling
The restaurant was super friendly and made my partner feel so special for his birthday. The food was delicious and everyone was so attentive.
Dietary restrictions: Pescatarian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Whole Red Snapper
I had been meaning to visit Queen’s English for a while since I had read great things about this restaurant and boy it did not disappoint! We ordered 3 dishes, the scallion pancakes, the charred broccolini and the chicken and each plate was better than the last. The chicken is possibly one of the top 3 chicken dishes I’ve had in my life and possibly de juiciest one I have ever tasted. The drinks were also on point and the toasted sesame ice cream was also very good.
The service was stellar and each plate was served hot right after you would finish the previous plate, the timing was truly impeccable.
My only two suggestions are is that they should hand out physical Menus. Covid is over, QR code menus suck. The other thing is that they should probably add a mirror On the wall so those sitting facing the wall can also enjoy the action happening at the awesome open kitchen they have.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been to the Queen's English twice, both times the food and service were amazing. The second time we brought our team here, they are all foodies, they loved it. I will definitely come back to the Queen's English the next time in Washington, DC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Interesting, inventive, and yummy food in a curated and cozy setting. The decor is thoughtful and just the right aesthetic. Service and cocktails were fabulous and the wine list is extensive.
The diakon fritters are not to be missed. Have never had something like them - such a great flavor and textures. The whole menu looked amazing, it was hard to choose just a few dishes. The portions are reasonable and the food is quite rich in a sumptuous way.
One small thing: they do hand you a plastic QR code for the menu when you sit down. They have paper menus available but you have to ask for it. Seems just a tiny bit tacky for a bib gourmand restaurant but doesn't deter from the overall experience. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daikon Fritters Crab and Asparagus Sizzle, Wang Cheung Tonight
I took my out of town cousin here for a special experience and it did not disappoint! The service was thoughtful, fun and knowledgeable. The wine and cocktails were superb. The food was delicious and every bite was better than the next and the small dining room is cozy and fun! I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the best time at Queen’s English and our server was fabulous! Everything was amazing and we can’t wait to be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun spot with a curated menu. Shared plates and fun cocktails. Great decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
This is a beautiful restaurant that has Hong Kong style Chinese food.
We had mushroom, mushroom, zucchini, duck noodles, and scallion pancake.
We had one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic drink.
Bill was $70 per person and though we are not big eaters, as we usually share an entree and an appetizer at most restaurants in the States, we left feeling hungry!
The food itself ranged from amazing (mushroom mushroom) to meh (scallion pancake). The noodles had great texture and the duck was tender, but it was really oily and the quantity was small. The zucchini was pretty good, almost as good as the mushroom mushroom.
When we arrived, it was on the early side, before 6:00 p.m. pretty empty and we were comfortable. When we left, around 7:30, it was packed.
The reason we gave it two stars for atmosphere is that although it was beautiful, the acoustics are terrible.
We measured the sound level in the room at 75 decibels ambient. This is a level loudspeakers are tested at. On the way back we were at a metro station and a freight train was going past. We measured that noise level at 65 decibels.
Conversation was at shouting level. If you have any sensitivity to sound, you will be uncomfortable when the restaurant is packed. I used ear plugs for the last half an hour and we were relieved to step outside.
Both of us agreed that we will not go back. For the money, there are better experiences to be had. We had to have a snack before we went to bed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
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