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Iron Gate chef Anthony Chittum’s menu is inspired by his travels through Greece and Italy, and pay homage to many of the incredible local farmers, makers and artisans that hail from the bountiful Mid-Atlantic region. Join us for a tasting tour with our Chef’s Family Table menu, or try our small plates a la carte.
Swanky spot offering Italian & Greek small plates, a tasting menu & more in courtyard-enhanced digs.
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J B
Fantastic find while I was in DC for work. Lunch and dinner were amazing. I loved the contemporary and historic mix in the ambiance. The innovative Greek farm to table influence in the food menu plus the creative cocktails and unique wine list were excellent too. The Greek white wine (Feredini) was delicious! Thanks, everyone, for the amazing service. Patty (host) and Irene and Jose (bar) were exceptional! Iron Gate is now on my “must” list when I’m in DC solo or with fam/friends!
… moreEvan Cunningham
Would I recommend? Yes
Super cool interior layout
Shout out to our server Joey, who was amazing and made us feel comfortable straight away.
Did the market table ($95) with wine pairing (75, 4 pours)
Pairings were right up my alley (pun intended). Standouts were the beet ravioli and oyster, Branzino was fresh and light, only thing we didn’t care for was the broccoli dish.
Would definitely come back again just for more ravioli!
… moreSuper cool interior layout
Shout out to our server Joey, who was amazing and made us feel comfortable straight away.
Did the market table ($95) with wine pairing (75, 4 pours)
Pairings were right up my alley (pun intended). Standouts were the beet ravioli and oyster, Branzino was fresh and light, only thing we didn’t care for was the broccoli dish.
Would definitely come back again just for more ravioli!
Christy
Irongate DC – Brunch Review
Irongate is such a beautiful and cozy spot—exactly the kind of restaurant you want to escape to on a cold day. The brunch was absolutely delicious, especially the caramelized ricotta gnocchi, which was warm, comforting, and perfectly done.
We were lucky to have Irina as our server, and she made the experience even better. She’s amazing—so kind, attentive, and spot-on with her recommendations.
A perfect brunch from start to finish. Highly recommend!
… moreIrongate is such a beautiful and cozy spot—exactly the kind of restaurant you want to escape to on a cold day. The brunch was absolutely delicious, especially the caramelized ricotta gnocchi, which was warm, comforting, and perfectly done.
We were lucky to have Irina as our server, and she made the experience even better. She’s amazing—so kind, attentive, and spot-on with her recommendations.
A perfect brunch from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Leanne Tobias
Iron Gate Inn is an historical treasure — easily one of the most romantic restaurants in DC. The raves about the raftered dining room with the massive fireplace and the outside garden with fire pits are justified.
Service is welcoming and attentive, although plates were occasionally whisked away too rapidly during our Christmas Eve 2025 visit.
We attended the Feast of Seven Fishes, a set four-course menu. While we detected some flaws in the meal (advertised horseradish garnish not provided in one dish; minimal lobster in the lobster pasta; hard to detect some ingredients listed in the apps), we had a marvelous time. The fare was wide-ranging and tasty — a true feast that was light enough not to unduly weigh us down.
A special shout out for the Sicilian Frost mocktail, a grapefruit and basil concoction that I requested extra tart. One of the best drinks that I’ve experienced anywhere — no need for alcohol here. Pure genius. Wine was thoroughly enjoyable, as was my after dinner White Russian.
In sum, our evening at the Iron Gate was delightful, with atmosphere, service and food conspiring to produce a memorable evening.
… moreService is welcoming and attentive, although plates were occasionally whisked away too rapidly during our Christmas Eve 2025 visit.
We attended the Feast of Seven Fishes, a set four-course menu. While we detected some flaws in the meal (advertised horseradish garnish not provided in one dish; minimal lobster in the lobster pasta; hard to detect some ingredients listed in the apps), we had a marvelous time. The fare was wide-ranging and tasty — a true feast that was light enough not to unduly weigh us down.
A special shout out for the Sicilian Frost mocktail, a grapefruit and basil concoction that I requested extra tart. One of the best drinks that I’ve experienced anywhere — no need for alcohol here. Pure genius. Wine was thoroughly enjoyable, as was my after dinner White Russian.
In sum, our evening at the Iron Gate was delightful, with atmosphere, service and food conspiring to produce a memorable evening.
Md Shamim Isfer Rashid
Great place! My wife and I were there for a Friday night dinner. It was the first time trying Mediterranean food. I just came to the US. Back in my country I used to eat food with spices like indian and Middle Eastern food. I used to think Mediterranean food was not that good but this place completely changed my mind. The food was delicious and the place was very well decorated. The service was also very good we have no complaints. Especially our host Joey was so nice. He was very welcoming and friendly. He described all about the food and also gifted us with some delicious food and drink. If you go there he is the guy you want, trust me. Overall it was a great night will surely go back sometime.
… moreMohan Sun
We came to Iron Gate to celebrate my partner’s birthday, and it was a lovely experience. The indoor dining area is charming and intimate, perfect for a special occasion.
We tried several dishes. The standout was the fava bean salad. It’s savory yet refreshing with a well-seasoned dressing. The beans had such a nice texture. We also loved the short rib, flavorful and fall-off-the-bone tender. The presentation looks great too.
For dessert, we had the light and refreshing panna cotta, just the right way to end the meal. The restaurant also surprised us with complimentary drinks and cake pops to help us celebrate. Very thoughtful and generous.
Service was warm and attentive throughout. So glad we dined here for a memorable birthday celebration.
… moreWe tried several dishes. The standout was the fava bean salad. It’s savory yet refreshing with a well-seasoned dressing. The beans had such a nice texture. We also loved the short rib, flavorful and fall-off-the-bone tender. The presentation looks great too.
For dessert, we had the light and refreshing panna cotta, just the right way to end the meal. The restaurant also surprised us with complimentary drinks and cake pops to help us celebrate. Very thoughtful and generous.
Service was warm and attentive throughout. So glad we dined here for a memorable birthday celebration.
Monika
Everything including the food service and vibe were good. Nothing was amazing/ phenomenal so it’s a 4 not a 5. We couldn’t have the 4 course meal since it’s family stuff but tried the focaccia, crudo, beetroot ravioli, branzino and ribeye followed by the chocolate mousse dessert. The ravioli was probably my favourites and really worth the price. The rest seemed a bit overpriced.
… moreShah Noor Juhi
Omg! What a night it was!! I felt so cozy as well as my husband! We both felt so honored and loved with all the experience! The food, cozy ambiance, soft music and our soft little chitchat made our whole night! Thanks to the chef who has served all the delicious food! Me and my husband tried the oyster for the first time! It was so delicious! The ravioli pasta! The best! Our best part was our host Joey! He was so friendly and kind to us and make us understand everything through the menu! Gave us gift food! It couldn’t even more comfortable than this! Thanks Joey and the whole team to make our Friday night unforgettable!❤️
… moreChristopher P
I struggled with the four or five stars. All the five star things first the food was excellently prepared. The presentation was exquisite, and the atmosphere is very quaint and quintessential DC. It was restaurant week. We started with the chilled summer squash, soup, and the tomato and watermelon with feta cheese. My partner has a dairy and there wasn’t supposed to be any feta cheese on their salad. But was. They also dropped off bread with the starters that I just assumed came with starters. The entrée for me was the bread pudding French toast with peaches. It was served warm and was exquisite for my partner they had the eggs cooked in olive oil with potatoes. We finished with the sherbet, which unlike normal sherbet was extraordinary, and also the chocolate food in which was pretty good a little heavy for my taste..
The four Star… slow so slow on getting our dishes we overheard another table had received our starters accidentally – well the bread I thought was included was the other tables but, we got billed for it!?! We will definitely go back and hope their staffing issues – DC political issues (national guard/ ICE immigration) are resolve by then. The food was so good – Tonya the bartender so nice… we forgave the slow service.
… moreThe four Star… slow so slow on getting our dishes we overheard another table had received our starters accidentally – well the bread I thought was included was the other tables but, we got billed for it!?! We will definitely go back and hope their staffing issues – DC political issues (national guard/ ICE immigration) are resolve by then. The food was so good – Tonya the bartender so nice… we forgave the slow service.
Genovi Jones
This place has been on my “to visit” list for a few years! The patio space outside is super cute, and the inside decor and vibe are also very cute and cozy.
Came here for summer restaurant week and was pretty disappointed. A few dishes on the pre-set menu were unavailable (not too crazy, just a little disappointing considering the menu was already limited for restaurant week), and every single dish came out on a dirty plate. We had a reservation for 1:30, and probably had about 45 minutes to an hour of time between the first appetizer dish being brought out and the second. After receiving the entree, we were quickly given dessert and told that there was “no rush but there is a wedding in an hour”.
I’d be willing to come back during a non restaurant week time in hopes that I could explore the whole menu but found it chaotic, messy, and poorly timed when they had an event in the afternoon!
Despite all this, the French toast was really delicious and the real star of the show!
… moreCame here for summer restaurant week and was pretty disappointed. A few dishes on the pre-set menu were unavailable (not too crazy, just a little disappointing considering the menu was already limited for restaurant week), and every single dish came out on a dirty plate. We had a reservation for 1:30, and probably had about 45 minutes to an hour of time between the first appetizer dish being brought out and the second. After receiving the entree, we were quickly given dessert and told that there was “no rush but there is a wedding in an hour”.
I’d be willing to come back during a non restaurant week time in hopes that I could explore the whole menu but found it chaotic, messy, and poorly timed when they had an event in the afternoon!
Despite all this, the French toast was really delicious and the real star of the show!