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Butterworth's, Washington, DC

Butterworth's

4.6
4.6
28 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A cozy full service restaurant in the heart of Capitol Hill. With executive chef Joseph Nardo in our kitchen, and known Capitol Hill restaurant alumni Bart Hutchins on our floor; come and join us for cocktails, wines, and well composed french dishes in the evening. Or if you are an early bird, we have a full cafe and daytime service offering our house blend espresso, a beautiful selection of teas, and a separate daytime food menu to help you start your day. We are open Wednesday to Sunday. Our daytime service is 8am till 3pm, and dinner is from 5pm till late.

Hope to see you soon!
- Butterworth's

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Website
    http://butterworths.club/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Small

  • Oysters$18.00

    Mignonette, Lemon, Preserved Chili

    • Large$32.00

  • Sardines$16.00

    Butter, Petite Radish, Lemon Purée

    • Caviar Eclair$29.00

      Creme Fraiche, Gribiche, Chive

      • Steak Tartare$18.00

        Chickpea Panisse, Smoked Egg Yolk Jam

        • Puntarelle Salad$18.00

          Boquerones, Gouda, Maple Vinaigrette

          • Stuffed Cabbage$21.00

            Boudin Noir, Black Walnut, Bread Sauce

            • Roasted Squash$16.00

              Pistachio, Harrisa, Pumpkin Seed

              Medium

              • Vol-au-vent$24.00

                Escargot, Foie Gras, Sauce Maltaise

                • Bone Marrow$26.00

                  Potato Puree, Sauce Perigueux, Black Truffle

                  • Halibut Quenelle$26.00

                    Fazzoletti, Lacinato Kale, Salted Egg Anglaise

                    • Tortellini$24.00

                      Sunchoke, Horseradish, Melted Leeks

                      • Ratatouille$22.00

                        Sourdough, Root Vegetables, Sauce Provençal

                        Principal

                        • Wild Mushroom Tart$36.00

                          Bitter Greens, Taleggio, Macadamia Nut

                          • Veal Shank$38.00

                            Garners Grits, Castelvetrano Olive, Gremolata

                            • Sole Papillote$42.00

                              Barley Porridge, Vin Jaune, Preserved Lemon

                              • Roasted Chicken$36.00

                                Cranberry Bean, Fennel, Date Vadouvan

                                Last updated: October 20, 2024

                                What 28 people are saying

                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                4.6
                                4.6 based on recent ratings
                                • 4.5Food
                                • 4.6Service
                                • 4.8Ambience
                                • 4.5Value

                                Noise • Moderate

                                Loved For

                                • District of Columbia

                                  French

                                Review summary

                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                Butterworth's offers a "slice of France" in DC with a cozy, elegant ambiance and creatively crafted cocktails. Standout dishes include an "interesting take on steak tartare" and perfectly cooked roast chicken. While service and portions have room for improvement, the attentive staff and unique decor make it a must-visit.

                                28 Reviews

                                1. Daniel

                                  Washington DC

                                  3 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  3 reviews

                                  Dined today

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  A truly lovely experience. The ambience is exactly what we wanted and the food did not disappoint. The service was also exceptional. We will definitely be returning.

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                                2. Laurie and Tim

                                  VIP

                                  Washington DC

                                  59 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  59 reviews

                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  We really enjoyed our time! The food was delicious and different from other French restaurants. The service was perfect! Everyone went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. I highly recommend it.

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                                3. OpenTable Diner

                                  VIP

                                  Washington DC

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Simply a remarkable spot. The food was tremendous and the service even better!

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                                4. Beth

                                  Washington DC

                                  1 review

                                  5.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  If I could give 10/10 I would!! From start to finish, food, service, atmosphere, 😘👌🏽. They were going to be a little late seating us so they sat us in cute settees with some bubbly, which was so kind, and perfect to toast our graduate!! We were seated after a bit, our dishes came out quickly and they were absolutely delicious!! We finished with some beignets and pavlova for the perfect evening with family!!! Thank you, thank you!!

                                  1 person found this helpful

                                5. Megan

                                  VIP

                                  San Francisco

                                  2 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  2 reviews

                                  Dined on December 13, 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Really good! We enjoyed every dish from oysters to duck fondue (excellent) to the wild mushroom beggars purse (would be better value with two purses). Beignets was also tasty! Will be back!

                                  1 person found this helpful

                                6. Caryn

                                  VIP

                                  Washington DC

                                  1 review

                                  4.0

                                  1 review

                                  Dined on December 7, 2024

                                  1. Overall 4
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  Really great neighborhood spot! Great food and great wine!

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                                7. Zachary

                                  New York City

                                  2 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  2 reviews

                                  Dined on November 30, 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  A truly special experience. In a city that is full of soulless dining, this is an exception.

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                                8. Eric

                                  Washington DC

                                  4 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  4 reviews

                                  Dined on November 24, 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  We had a delightful evening. Good service, bistro atmosphere, delicious food items! Will definitely plan a return date!

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                                9. Ron

                                  Baltimore

                                  7 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  7 reviews

                                  Dined on November 23, 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 4
                                  4. Ambience 5
                                  It was our first time at Butterworth’s, and it lived up to the recent hype. We had an amazing meal and absolutely plan on going back!

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                                10. Ryan

                                  Washington DC

                                  2 reviews

                                  5.0

                                  2 reviews

                                  Dined on November 23, 2024

                                  1. Overall 5
                                  2. Food 5
                                  3. Service 5
                                  4. Ambience 4
                                  Great food, great service, good cocktails. Would absolutely go back

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                                FAQs

                                Butterworth's is rated 4.6 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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                                2 people
                                7:00 PM
                                Booked 27 times today
                                Google Map for Butterworth's

                                319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148

                                Dining areas

                                Additional information

                                • Neighborhood
                                  Capitol Hill
                                • Hours of operation
                                  Breakfast Wed–Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
                                • Price
                                  $31 to $50
                                • Cuisines
                                  French, American
                                • Dining style
                                  Casual Dining
                                • Dress code
                                  Business Casual
                                • Parking details
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