Xiquet by Danny Lledó

Xiquet by Danny Lledó reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jeff VIP

   Washington DC37 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   A very pleasant evening started off poorly after one look at the wine list. The outrageous prices put off our entire group and ruined what otherwise would have been a lovely dinner. We found nothing close to $100, everything was much more. Lots of $1,000 plus wines. We found a delicious Rioja, but at $250 this is 300% markup. Also, for a chef known for paella, what was served was a watery Alicante version with little flavor and no socarrat—explained away by a waiter as being too difficult to serve. Very disappointing. We came, we tasted, we won’t be back.
   

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   Deb VIP

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was a very unique and fulfilling experience! My husband and I will be sure to return for the next season's offering.
   

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   Richard

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a great and amazing experience. The Chef's Tasting menu was something out of this world and some dishes were out of this world, like the Octopus with Uni and Caviar where the server pour a really tasteful sauce with more Uni and more Caviar. The wines were in perfect accordance with the food and the service was great but not intrusive. Just a perfect evening with a great friend in a wonderful place. We will be back!
   

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   Gabriela

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The music was fun, the room was nice and intimate. Excellent way to celebrate an anniversary. The paella and the octopus were show stoppers and I absolutely loved all the unique options in their wine pairing.
   

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   Guy

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very impressed by this experience. Felt like we were truly welcomed into Chef's home, food was thoughtful and service was top notch. Food was flavorful and adventurous. Cards were a nice touch and there was lots of storytelling. We will return!
   

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   Alexander VIP

   Washington DC10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow. This was such an amazing experience. Xiquet is one of the best restaurants I have ever been too. The precision of everything is like a beautiful symphony orchestra. The food and service is top-notch. Chef Danny has a watchful eye on everything and is humble and charming when talking to us. Look forward in coming back. It is completely worth it!
   

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   Sara

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing intimate dining experience, will remember for the rest of my life!
   

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   Bill VIP

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An unbelievable experience. A hidden gem in Georgetown! 5 star experience, couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Don’t look at the price tag!! It’s a once in a lifetime moment! Fantastic!
   

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   Annie VIP

   Washington DC12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I was excited to come here especially given I had just been to Spain, but was sadly disappointed. Service was attentive, although the sommelier seemed a little stuffy. Drinks by the glass were limited (only those offered for the wine pairing) and pricey for either a 2 or 5oz pour; mostly bottles (all high $$$). Surprisingly there were no cocktail offerings, which was also disappointing. Some dishes were delicious but some hit the mark. The first course/Act 1, which was a platter of small bites, was a bad start. The rose water apple had good texture but was overpowered by rose water…it felt like I was eating a grandmother’s old perfume bottle. I suppose if you like rose water you might like it but it was a terrible first bite (instructed to start with apple rose, followed by another; and the rest in the order of our choice…didn’t finish a single one). It definitely made us worried about the rest. Thankfully the octopus dish was much better-but I’m a sucker for Uni and who doesn’t like beurre blanc sauce?!? The star of the show was the paella…perfection! Could have eaten that all day! The pork and waygu beef dish was also well executed but not a wow. The dessert assortment was eh…the main one was some sort of chocolate donut-didn’t finish that one; however the little bites in the box-gelee, pistachio, and some other tiny bites were pretty good. Overall I was disappointed for a Michelin star…not worth the price-point, and sadly would not return.
   

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    Larissa VIP

    Brazil12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was absolutely delicious! Service very attentive and caring. Perfect a very special occasion.
    

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