Located in the heart of DC’s Bloomingdale neighborhood, établi is the latest venture from seasoned restaurateurs Kathleen Davis and Thomas Boisvert. établi, French for “established,” aims to create an environment where guests can explore wine from around the globe and cultivate their palate. We believe in the adage de gustibus non est disputandum, “in matters of taste, there can be no dispute,” and encourage guests to find the right wine for them.
Tina V
Bloomingdale’s corner gem. Immediately was sat on a Friday night. Great service. All 3 red wines in our flight were absolutely delicious. The food was really delicious as well. The brie dip was the perfect amount of sweet and salty- highly recommended. We got the vodka pasta and spicy sausage pasta, both were excellent. Ended on the smore Creme brûlée which was like a slutty brownie. Was a great meal and highly recommended if you’re in the area
… moreErica Charnock
Ordered 3 dishes and two of them really missed the mark. The Brussels sprouts were extremely mushy. The bolognese pasta was quite over cooked and had only a hint of flavor. The pours of wine are also extremely conservative. Spent $96 and was totally underwhelmed. You’re better off waiting for a spot at Red Hen.
… moreA Verma
A great little wine bar with delicious pasta and excellent service. The wine was fabulous too. Staff is attentive. I love when I don’t have to ask for water to be refilled. Had a lovely time and will be back.
… moreLynelle NH
Went for their Golden Girl cocktail special, including the St. Olaf for Betty White and the SPCA. However, the food was INCREDIBLE!!! We had the beets, broccoli, pasta, deep dish, and peanut butter cheesecake. This place is understated and tucked away in the corner of a street. The space is intimate but not too crowded and the food was delicious. Their menu may not be expansive but every thing we tried was made with craft and love. Can’t wait to bring out of town guests here.
… moreCheryl Stein
I got the fettucine Bolognese. The pasta was fine, but the sauce was so bland that it had no taste at all.
I sat at the bar, which is not very long. There were two bartenders working. After one of them took my order, neither of them ever spoke to me again until I asked for my check. I was just completely ignored.
Will never be going back.
… moreModelyn
Arrived shortly after opening, was immediately greeted and seated in the gorgeous outdoor area facing the neighborhood. Our experience was very lovely, great staff and amazing food! Was thrilled to see it get busy throughout Wednesday night as this cozy neighborhood spot is a must-have!
… moreElaina Johnson
Gets better every time! Cute neighborhood restaurant, great spot to bring your date, parents, or just a night out with friends. Menu changes slightly due to what’s in season, the first time I had the duck the second time I was bummed the duck was removed but the lamb chop and eggplant that replaced it was to die for!
… moreHeath
A warm baguette with salami, cheese, and hot honey on a beautiful day outside on the porch—perfect. The scallops were delicious as well.
… moreEwa Cissik
This place gets 5 stars for the ambiance and service! I ate dinner with my teenage son on a weekday during a sight seeing visit to DC. We had the crostini trio, a pasta dish, and margherita pizza. Although not spectacular, all food was very good. Kiddo did love the added pepperoni on his pizza. We sat at a high top by the bar and loved the relaxed, casual atmosphere. Walking by the patio, I would definitely choose to sit outside on another visit. Our hostess/waitress JaiAnn was very sweet and even suggested some local attractions for us to visit. Worth a try if you like Italian food.
… moreBrandon Sousa
We loved this place! Awesome outdoor garden seating, raised a bit off the street so you can watch the world roll by, well-appointed indoor space as well. The food was delicious and came out fast, service was friendly and helpful. Extensive and interesting wine list. Just a lovely local wine bar and restaurant. And when we went there was live music, which made for a perfect date night.
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