1) Service was surprisingly too slow and inattentive for this type of restaurant - waited for 30 minutes to place an order and another 30 minutes just to get appetizers. Our waiter was solely focused on a bigger group sitting across from us. We were totally abandoned (4 of us) - had to flag a hostess to place an order and follow up on our order status later on.2) Food was good though. But not worth waiting for an hour if you are hungry.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Aidar
My second time here was just as impressive as the first one. Tried more items off the menu and all the apps and the mains dishes were great. The bartender was very attentive and the atmosphere is cozy and warm.
The food came out very quickly and was very good. I would definitely go back here. The waitress was wonderful and explained the options on the menu. Wine lay was over the top awesome. Loved the decor as well.
carlomann
The atmosphere is quiet and restrained, ambiance and decor are contemporary; the food choices are well priced and the Menu is straightforward and easy to grasp. The wine selection was right on point; we had the entrecôte and Belgian frites and they were just fine, nothing exceptional but ok; the praline cheese cake was delicious and coffee and tea were also very good. Our waiter was kind, respectful and efficient. We will be back!
Shante Freeman
Great spot for dinner before a show at Warner Theater or, a quick ride-share from the Kennedy Center. Most people were dressed casually or business-casual from work. The food was scrumptious. We had the shredded brussel sprout salad appetizer, pork porterhouse, lamb, lemon orange custard and more. Everything was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came to the Henri an hour and a half before a show at the National Theater, with plenty of time to get a full dinner beforehand (Natl Theater is right around the corner). Management seemed super stressed and was buzzing around the dining room. We were told we needed to order fast and skip the appetizer to get dinner before the show, which seemed weird because the restaurant didnt look full. The food arrived and mine (pidgeon) was undercooked and cold, and my spouse's (pork) was way overcooked. He sent his back and they gave him another entree which was fine, but not what he wanted. The server was good, but not enough to offset the overall experience. It think the whole thing was probably caused by stressed out management, which trickled down to the whole staff. Wasnt worth the $150 that we ended up paying.
1fiorentina
Definitely coming back. The warm service and excellent rotisserie squab wild boar tagliatelle Owner even barrels his own vinegar!! Wish I could take it on flight. Next time I'll be sure to take the train!
MARIANNEA
A first-time experience which didn't disappoint. Service was outstanding and attentive. Food delicious with new twists on some old standards. I would highly recommend. Make sure you have reservations!
Rebecca Davis
This place is amazing, the food and the service is top tier. The drinks are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al limited menu, but excellent food and a little different from the average fare. The wine selections by the bottle and by the glass was very good, The staff was outstanding, courteous, and helpful.
The four of us had such a wonderful evening, beginning with a good drink menu and an excellent food menu. Lots of good choices and variety and good descriptions of the food. The food was delicious. Noise level was great. We could talk and laugh and enjoy ourselves, and not worry about bothering others and no one bothered us. This is a great place for an intimate evening with friends with delicious food and good service. I highly recommend it.
frederickb
I took my wife on a Valentine's Day date, and hit the mark. We don't often venture into the heart of DC. This was well worth the trip. The food was great (even had a vegetarian dish, of which my wife approved. The drinks were great. We met the chef, had a conversation with him and the hostess - great combination. We will return!
LindH
we often eat here when attending a concert or play in the downtown area. You can get a reservation as early as 5-5:30 to eat at a leisurely pace and still make your event. the staff is "clued in" to make sure you get to your event on time while still giving great service. Food is always wonderful and we even come back after an event for a late nite drink at the bar.
Kathryn Harsha
We had an excellent meal here with first class service. There were lots of gluten free options, and the kitchen handled my gluten intolerance beautifully. Definitely recommend.Dietary restrictions: Our server understood gluten sensitivity extremely well and there were good gluten free options for every course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
WOW! What a fantastic dining experience. We came here on a whim, only booking a few hours before dining, and it totally knocked our socks off. We were three and every dish we had was wonderful, the wine recommendation was spot on, and the service was so kind. The chef came over to speak to us at the end of the meal and we couldn't have felt more welcomed. We will certainly be back!
1) Service was surprisingly too slow and inattentive for this type of restaurant - waited for 30 minutes to place an order and another 30 minutes just to get appetizers. Our waiter was solely focused on a bigger group sitting across from us. We were totally abandoned (4 of us) - had to flag a hostess to place an order and follow up on our order status later on.2) Food was good though. But not worth waiting for an hour if you are hungry.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
My second time here was just as impressive as the first one. Tried more items off the menu and all the apps and the mains dishes were great. The bartender was very attentive and the atmosphere is cozy and warm.
The food came out very quickly and was very good. I would definitely go back here. The waitress was wonderful and explained the options on the menu. Wine lay was over the top awesome. Loved the decor as well.
The atmosphere is quiet and restrained, ambiance and decor are contemporary; the food choices are well priced and the Menu is straightforward and easy to grasp. The wine selection was right on point; we had the entrecôte and Belgian frites and they were just fine, nothing exceptional but ok; the praline cheese cake was delicious and coffee and tea were also very good. Our waiter was kind, respectful and efficient. We will be back!
Great spot for dinner before a show at Warner Theater or, a quick ride-share from the Kennedy Center. Most people were dressed casually or business-casual from work. The food was scrumptious. We had the shredded brussel sprout salad appetizer, pork porterhouse, lamb, lemon orange custard and more. Everything was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came to the Henri an hour and a half before a show at the National Theater, with plenty of time to get a full dinner beforehand (Natl Theater is right around the corner). Management seemed super stressed and was buzzing around the dining room. We were told we needed to order fast and skip the appetizer to get dinner before the show, which seemed weird because the restaurant didnt look full. The food arrived and mine (pidgeon) was undercooked and cold, and my spouse's (pork) was way overcooked. He sent his back and they gave him another entree which was fine, but not what he wanted. The server was good, but not enough to offset the overall experience. It think the whole thing was probably caused by stressed out management, which trickled down to the whole staff. Wasnt worth the $150 that we ended up paying.
Definitely coming back. The warm service and excellent rotisserie squab wild boar tagliatelle Owner even barrels his own vinegar!! Wish I could take it on flight. Next time I'll be sure to take the train!
A first-time experience which didn't disappoint. Service was outstanding and attentive. Food delicious with new twists on some old standards. I would highly recommend. Make sure you have reservations!
This place is amazing, the food and the service is top tier. The drinks are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al limited menu, but excellent food and a little different from the average fare. The wine selections by the bottle and by the glass was very good, The staff was outstanding, courteous, and helpful.
Restaurantji Recommends
The four of us had such a wonderful evening, beginning with a good drink menu and an excellent food menu. Lots of good choices and variety and good descriptions of the food. The food was delicious. Noise level was great. We could talk and laugh and enjoy ourselves, and not worry about bothering others and no one bothered us. This is a great place for an intimate evening with friends with delicious food and good service. I highly recommend it.
I took my wife on a Valentine's Day date, and hit the mark. We don't often venture into the heart of DC. This was well worth the trip. The food was great (even had a vegetarian dish, of which my wife approved. The drinks were great. We met the chef, had a conversation with him and the hostess - great combination. We will return!
we often eat here when attending a concert or play in the downtown area. You can get a reservation as early as 5-5:30 to eat at a leisurely pace and still make your event. the staff is "clued in" to make sure you get to your event on time while still giving great service. Food is always wonderful and we even come back after an event for a late nite drink at the bar.
We had an excellent meal here with first class service. There were lots of gluten free options, and the kitchen handled my gluten intolerance beautifully. Definitely recommend.Dietary restrictions: Our server understood gluten sensitivity extremely well and there were good gluten free options for every course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish
WOW! What a fantastic dining experience. We came here on a whim, only booking a few hours before dining, and it totally knocked our socks off. We were three and every dish we had was wonderful, the wine recommendation was spot on, and the service was so kind. The chef came over to speak to us at the end of the meal and we couldn't have felt more welcomed. We will certainly be back!