The Red Hen
1822 First St NW, Washington
(202) 525-3021
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Burrata with Grilled Asparagus Salad Salami Toasted Sesame Oregano Vinaigrette & Breadcrumbs
Caramelized Scallops with English Peas Bacon Charred Scallion Spring Greens & Soft Polenta
Grilled Octopus with Shelling Beans 'Alla Romesco ' Shaved Fennel Frisée & Tonnato Sauce
Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding with Fudge Sauce & Fior Di Latte Gelato
Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Balsamic Brown Butter & Truffle Honey
Mezze Rigatoni with Fennel Sausage Ragu & Pecorino Romano
Ricotta Cavatelli with Doug
Whipped Ricotta Chrostini
Roasted Maple Panna Cotta
Grilled Spanish Octopus
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Excellent food and service. David was an awesome server and so patient and accommodating to our parties needs. We had a birthday and he made it special as well. Very attentive and kind. My group was a group of chefs and we were pleasantly pleased with the creativity and quality of all aspects of the menu. Cocktails, savory, and dessert was impeccable. Maybe a little more salt on the mafalde and a little more sugar in the tiramisus marscapone would have been nice if I’m being...
We have been to Red hen many times and it does not disappoint. Hard to get reservation, book a week in advance. They do take walk-ins though. The food is superb and the deserts are divine. We ordered bread as one of our starters and that was just ok, rest everything was 5 star.
Get the Rigatoni. Chicken Liver Foie Gras Mousse. Broccolini. Baby Gem Salad. Skip the Ricotta Toast — everyone gets it, sure. But you’re not basic, you’re not everyone. The Foie Gras Mousse on Grilled Bread with Blueberry Conserva is far superior and more unique & takes up the same amount of precious stomach real estate. Trust me, you won’t regret it. Save room for dessert. Crucial! The Panna Cotta is UNREAL. Service is top notch too. Great vibe. Red Hen always...
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