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Butterworth's, Washington, DC

Butterworth's

4.2
4.2
68 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003-1148

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 68 people are saying

Butterworth's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Butterworth's offers a captivating dining experience with "amazing food and atmosphere." As a standout gastropub near Eastern Market, patrons enjoy inventive dishes like duck fondue and bone marrow. The "service is impeccable," complementing the unique, cozy ambiance. Despite some service hiccups, diners highly recommend this "French gem" for its "original and delicious" offerings.

68 Reviews
  1. April

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were really excited to try this place but it was pretty lame, the food was meh and it was expensive for what it was.

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  2. Madison VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and management, in addition to a gorgeous and eclectic space! Excited to come back for more memories!

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  3. Amy

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience with delicious food and great service! Will definitely be back.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  4. Charlie

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! Never disappointed with butterworth’s!

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  5. Henry

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Anthony D was a great server, he took care of us and immediately knew what to do when I told him it was my daughter's birthday, I appreciate the response and made our experience great. Food was very good, mostly inventive. I guess it's a gastropub so treat the entrees like larger tapas dishes, order a few to share from the mains list (we ordered ratatouille and treated it like an app) . One negative about the place was a smell of cigarette smoke perhaps coming from the room next door where they were having a private party. No one was smoking at the bar or dining room. Since all resto's have been smoke free for so long, it's really obvious when people are smoking.

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  6. Ally VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was good, but the food was not. Steak was reminiscent of Texas Road House.

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  7. Gerhard

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pomme Frits were amazing! I loved the coziness of the entire pub where it made you feel like you had stepped back in time. I had the mussels with pasta which was good but a little too salty, my husband had mashed potatoes with pork cheeks which were very good! Dessert was their chocolate mousse which was very decadent, so creamy smooth! The entire experience was lovely and we look forward to going back.

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  9. Linda VIP

    Washington DC46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Butterworth's is a French gem located close to Eastern market. We were there for lunch and were surprised at the unusual menu items. I had the Lamb ham platewhile my friend had the smoked salmon. Both were delicious. We didn't take the time to enjoy the tea service, but it looked like they do it right; served in teapots in china teacups. I'd be interested in returning to experience their evening menu.

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  10. Bradley

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In a jungle of the generic, industrial bland sameness of DC dining, Butterworth’s stands out. A new favorite spot.

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Butterworth's is rated 4.2 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Capitol Hill

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 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
    None
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