IT WAS LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!! We asked them to turn down the music. It was awful!!!!!!!!!! So with the music so loud - everyone had to yell at their dinner guests...so a restaturant full of yelling people it was awful. The service was very attentive but we will never come back and would not reccommend it unless this gets corrected read more

After exchanging several emails with Bresca prior to our visit, we were under the clear impression that the kitchen would accommodate our vegetarian dietary preference with a modified tasting menu alongside à la carte options. Unfortunately, that expectation was not met -- nothing on the menu had been modified or adapted in any way for us. For a Michelin-starred restaurant, this felt like a significant failure in communication and hospitality. The menu itself left us underwhelmed. We expected something inventive and distinctive from a restaurant of this caliber, but the selections felt unremarkable. Adding to the disappointment was the noticeable use of starch-heavy fillers, which felt like padding on a menu that already carries premium pricing. For what we paid, we expected more creativity and substance on the plate. Service was slow throughout the evening, and the dining room noise level made conversation genuinely difficult -- not the intimate fine dining experience we had anticipated. The sommelier was a bright spot -- knowledgeable, personable, and his wine recommendation was excellent. However, the wine markup is steep even by DC fine dining standards. One moment that stood out negatively was when we asked about our first drink and he simply gave us the name and told us to look it up ourselves. That kind of dismissiveness is out of place at this level of service. To be fair, the food was genuinely tasty throughout -- the kitchen clearly has talent. But between the miscommunication about our dietary needs, the underwhelming menu selection, slow service, and noise level, the overall experience did not justify the price or live up to the Michelin star reputation. We would be unlikely to return anytime soon. read more

I expected the duck with the full tasting menu and didn't get it. So, that was a big let down. The food was good and service was good. Except for the final savory course, which was some sort of pot roast--I took one bite (not good at all-really bad). No inquiries or apologies from server or kitchen, which you would expect from a place of this caliber. Overall, I think I expected a lot more after having such a great experience at Jont (the upstairs sister restaurant) and Jont being one of my favorite restaurants. Not sure I need to go back to Bresca after this experience. I rather spend the extra at Jont. read more

How have I not left a review here? One of the best DC restaurants hands now, definitely the best tastings menus by a long shot. I'm a big fan of tasting menus as if you really don't like something, you can just move onto the next dish. You will never have this problem at Bresca. Even when using ingredients I'm not a fan of, each dish is thoughtful and delectable. Environment is great too, an intimate and inviting atmosphere without the pretentiousness you can sometimes get at other fine-dining establishments. Staff definitely helps with that! I recommend this place regularly read more

Saw a lot of mixed reviews, but I had a lovely experience. We showed up to our reservation & the table wasn't ready yet, so they put us into a side room and we had some champagne on the house. In addition, they brought out cheese & crackers and it was amazing. Then we got seated and all of our dishes were great along with such amazing service. We went during their restaurant week in the winter and it was amazing! read more

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Solo diner review: What a wonderful evening with delicious food. I had a bar reservation for one at 7pm on a Friday night (9/6/24). There were only a couple other diners when I arrived, but it was packed soon after with couples and larger gatherings. Dinner highlights were the melon yogurt, the poached swordfish, and duck (of course). The meal was well paced with attentive and friendly service. The decor is an interesting mix of ducks, hexagons (a nod to their Bresca/beehive name), and golden fish heads sticking out of the walls. I would not recommend getting the full tasting menu at the bar. There are hooks underneath for purses, but nowhere to put a smaller bag. Stools are too tall to reach the floor, but are otherwise comfortable seats. I also felt that I wasn't able to develop a rapport with any of the staff. There was a bartender who greeted me, but then I didn't talk to her again until the end of the meal when she brought my bill. There are two large bathrooms tucked down a little hallway (with more fish heads) and attire ranged from business casual to a little dressier. Most men wore buttoned shirts, but without jackets or ties. Overall the evening felt relaxed and luxurious without being pretentious. However, when I go back I'll make a reservation for a dining table instead of the bar. read more

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We came for restaurant week (they were offering 3 & 5 course tastings) but ended up going with the regular tasting menu (7 courses) since it looked really tempting! Favorites were the brioche chicken dish (the brioche topping and jus sauce was SO delicious paired with the crispy chicken skin), the roasted mushroom cavatelli, and the ribeye dish. I liked the black cod dish but didn't feel like the beans added much to the dish, and the yellowtail crudo had a little fishy aftertaste tbh. Service was great. Overall would definitely be back for an a la carte meal just for the chicken!! read more

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Street parking around the DC area but we ended opting for a garage nearby since we couldn't find any street parking. We arrived pretty early but didn't have any problems being sat right away as we waited for the rest of our group to arrive. The decor inside was cute, I loved the beehive design on the walls and photos. They had some $9 cocktails until 6:30 (we were here on a Sunday) and I chose the St Germaine Spritz. My husband opted for the Paloma Americano. Both were pretty good and definitely cocktails I would order again. Two of us opted for the tasting menu ($158/person) and the other two members of our group chose a la carte items. I did substitute the duck for the Margaret River Strip. Substituting it was $40. For the a la carte options we orders the cheesesteak, the kanpachi crudo, the Foie gras, and the brioche for the Beginnings. For the mains and the large formats, we ordered the duck and the cod. We ended up order a bottle of wine but in my opinion, it only paired well with the duck. We had ordered the Beaujolais and it seemed high in tannin so I didn't really enjoy it. We enjoyed most of the items. The Foie gras came with this biscuit that I didn't think paired too well. Both he Foie gras and the biscuit was a little sweet. It did pair well with the brioche though. The duck was also delicious though, definitely recommend. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the river strip. While the steak itself was good, the sauce that it sat it in was very salty and the saltiness and the tannin of the wine just became very overwhelming. I will say that the desserts were probably the best course. I loved the coffee ice cream that came with Chocolate Tree. We also really enjoyed the cloud cake, it was a very refreshing. We did also have the madeleines which were to die for. Overall, I'm not sure I would return but most items were pretty good. Service did kind of dwindle off towards the end but everyone was very nice and answered all our questions! read more

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Second visit and Bresca continues to provide an incredible meal and service. Very attentive and no pretense with deft attention to detail. A little loud, but that's just because everyone is having a great experience. Got the chef's tasting menu & deliberately did not look at the menu so every dish was a surprise. From beginning to end, each dish was a knockout. Compared to similarly starred restaurants in Atlanta (my hometown), Bresca is a bargain. DC is lucky. read more

Went here for my anniversary and it was a great experience! The tasting menu was incredible and the drinks very interesting. They start you with a mint kombucha that may have been one of the best things I had that night (who would have thought!). The service was also so attentive and top notch. The only reason I can't get this to five stars is that the place is really loud and we were seated just inches away from the next table. We still had a great time, don't get me wrong. I just think that for the price point (this was the most expensive meal out I have ever had) it would be nice to give each table a bit more space and hang some soft fabrics that can absorb sound. Other than that small nitpick, it was great and definitely recommend! The food is worth the price! read more

Bresca - Mint kombucha - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Let's get straight to it. Things I enjoyed: - Service was top notch from beginning to end. From the hostesses, waiters, and everyone in between, really great! - ambiance is super cute as well! I enjoyed hearing some good old school r&b tunes in the background. Decor is super cute! - food I thoroughly enjoyed is as follows: - brioche soldier!! Surprisingly super tasty! There's a sauce or something between the bacon and the brioche that pleasantly shocked us both! - veal tenderloin was SOOO good. Probably my favorite dish on the menu. Perfectly prepared and a blend of sweet, and crunch and saltiness that was amaze! - swordfish was super buttery! So great! - candy roaster squash was also so divine! Again, another blend of sweet and savory! - enjoyed the cocktails as well! The bees-knees cocktail was super cute and comes in a cute bee glass! The only thing I didn't enjoy are the tables situated near the bar. I was inadvertently bumped 2 or 3 times by guests sitting at the bar. Just a smidge more space would be lovely! TIP / FYI: - If you're dining with a friend, opt for the 4 course dinner with your friend and everyone select a different option for your courses. Cheaper than the chef's tasting menu and we got to try everything on that menu. - there's a 23% service charge automatically added to your bill (which i enjoy...keeps it simple). Overall, enjoyed my experience, food and service. I'll be back during restaurant week! Excited to see what's new on the menu. read more

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Bresca is a fine dining shaped experience. Bresca was the reservation we got when every other good option was booked a few days before Valentine's Day and now I'm aware why that was. TLDR: we paid 700 for a table that was so bad it shouldn't even exist, mid food, and Kesha playing. Waiter poured a drink on the table and another knocked over the flowers. I don't really care about that though, they were nice which is the main thing. Hostess however, I think sat us at the worst table they have because our reservation asked for a nicer table. Also scoffed at me for some bizarre reason. Anyway, for a $700 tab for a 4 course meal, we received: a thoughtful pre-meal drink which was fine, scallops that were reasonably good, and a fun little rose for me as my boyfriend's feminine counterpart. And, I was happily surprised with the fact that we were full! Yay, the food worked. Those were the good parts. Food was just mid is the point of my tirade here. We started off with "snacks" which was cute but the food was overtly simple with no complexity. This lack of complexity and cohesion within dishes is the biggest takeaway from my experience and what I now consider to be the definition of Bresca. There was a scallop with a Tsuyu sort of sauce that overpowered the flavors and a horseradish prawn that was exactly what you'd expect. There was also some smoked salmon choux thing I could've made better myself. Hint: add a chive or two. Second course I was excited for: yellowtail. My favorite and part of why we booked. Much to my dismay, it was drowned in the same sweetish Tsuyu type of sauce that they must have thought was the pinnacle of culinary prowess, since they used it again directly after the first course. I would've gone for a ceviche type of deal with mandarin. Once again, no complexity, no cohesion. Sweet and yellowtail is not a cohesive combination, point blank. There isn't a universe where that is what people are really craving. Sides included some sort of lemon bean thing that was weird and a bok choi that was unremarkable. Third course was a wagyu that was fine. Definitely lacking in complexity, but there was slightly more cohesion in that the steak was paired with some smoky jajang sauce and then a thicker version of exactly the same sauce. There was some nondescript mushroom and green on top, unremarkable once again. Dessert was some raspberry sorbet with macaron and strawberries with a basil cream. Basil cream was a good touch, just add more basil. That's where the complexity could have come from if you just added more. Anyway, the insulting seating and mid food ruined my Valentine's Day. read more

Bresca - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Took our out of town guests here back in December for their first Michelin star experience. They loved Bresca and so did we! This was my 4th Michelin star restaurant and it did not disappoint. The service was excellent. They explained every dish as it was served. The staff was friendly and attentive. Their sommelier came over to us pretty quickly and helped me pick two wines that would pie with our meal. They were both delicious. Our entire party did not want to eat the veal on the menu so they accommodated us by giving us the vegetarian squash instead. IT WAS SO GOOD. I think it was nearly everyone's favorite course. For me it was a tie between that and the duck course. The ambiance was comfortable and approachable. Plenty of light. The tables weren't too close together. I enjoyed the color scheme and decor of the restaurant. 10/10 recommend going here. read more

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First stop for restaurant week was hit! I've heard a lot of good things about Bresca and I'm happy I got to try it. They started with a couple of light snacks-tuna and a cucumber foam snack. Was a big fan of the cucumber. It was refreshing on a hot day. Next was the pasta which was my fave by far!! Super creamy and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. Next they brought out bread which was super light and fluffy. Some friends said it was some of the best bread they've eaten. Next was the Waygu which was tender and served with a side of pepper and eggplant. Also tried the duck which was an add on-I think it's worth it to try. Finished with a moist olive oil cake. Overall food was good, server was super helpful and it was worth the money! read more

Bresca - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We went for restaurant week and were underwhelmed by the food. Very small portions. Our favorite was the pork main entree but as you can see the portion was very small. The snacks and appetizer which was the cucumber yogurt salad also was not good. Pros: Ambiance was good and dessert was good but overall was not impressed with this place and had high hopes. Cons: food and service. Would skip this place for restaurant week. read more

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We tried the restaurant week experience here and everything was delicious. We stick with the basic restaurant week menu and didn't do any add on, which was enough food to me. My favorite was the main dish Australian wagyu beef, it was tender juicy flavorful and beautiful presented. Appetizer pasta was really good too, but I wasn't super impressed by the dessert, it's tiny and a bit dry. Drinks, service, and ambiance were great! Perfect spot for date night. Definitely will be back for regular chefs tasting menu. read more

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We chose the 3 course menu. Firstly they had complimentary glasses of bubbly and a cute card for our anniversary celebration so points for that! Starters: had a delicious apple hazelnut dish (I could eat a bowl of it!) and crunchy buttery toast to start the meal First course: recommend the veal. It was full body and warm and rich. The Hokkaido scallop was also very refreshing and citrus forward. Main: the duck was delicious! Portion was def on the smaller side. The swordfish was a bit larger and the kombu brought great umami flavor. Dessert: both of our desserts were strong. The raspberry semifreddo was tart and we loved the contrast of textures. Also couldn't go wrong with the cocoa banana cake. It reminded me of banana bread and served a la mode with the banana ice cream. Service was attentive and friendly. Good for a special occasion. read more

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We were here last night. First time ever and I had been looking forward to it. In sum, this was a memorable delicious meal with great service in a fun and high energy atmosphere. We had a great server, excellent table with a Birds Eye view of everything (table 4) and great food. As it was restaurant week there were several options plus the à la carte options. We did the five course menu which consisted of snacks (including a delicious and inventive savory cheesecake), crudo, pierogi, pork main course, and a delicious course of hot baked madeleine cookies for desssert. Yum! Plus the wines and drinks were great and a competent, caring staff really made the night. I'll be back. read more

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I went for the 5 course tasting menu during restaurant week. The menu was a little adventurous but still tasty. They were nice enough to switch my dessert to peanut butter Madelines since I wasn't excited about the meringue. read more

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Just left after attending the five cocktail flight for DC Cocktail Week. First, hats off to a Michelin star restaurant that participates in cocktail week! Ambiance - Beautiful. Small and intimate. And I loved the small waiting area. We sat comfortably as we were waiting for our table, since we arrived early. Food - O M G. The white truffle pasta was LIKE THAT!! And the amuse bouche were so delicious! But the stars of the show tonight were definitely the delicious cocktails. Service - Fantastic! Presentation and pacing is so important at this level, and they delivered exquisitely. We have to return for a food-centric experience. Overall.....yes and amen! There's nothing else to say. read more

Bresca - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I would only recommend this restaurant to my worst enemy, and maybe not even then. To start, they sat us 45 minutes late for a 9:15pm reservation. And they weren't even sorry about it. It was a facade of fine dining. It was tasteless, soulless, and vibeless. The atmosphere was bad. The service was poor. The food was below average. Michelin star does a disservice to their integrity of accurately evaluating food worthy of the title. The only nice thing I have to say, is their beet mezcal was delicious, as were the Madeleines. Their other cocktails are pretty good too. But their wine pairing was the worst I've ever had in DC. If there was a gun to your head and you had to go there, I hope you are wearing a Kevlar helmet. But if you are not, only order cocktails and desert. DC has an incredible food scene, go anywhere other than here. read more

Very average food. Did not serve what was advertised which was our reason for going there. Restaurant Week posted a 5-course menu and it was not available. We ended up ordering 3-course and 4-course meals. Food -- one star *Beet & Quince salad -- quince was very salty. *Pork tenderloin -- also too salty *Short Rib ($30 extra) -- decent Service -- good, 3 star read more

I'm surprised this restaurant has a Michelin star. I suspect the inspectors haven't been back recently and are letting it ride on past performance. The food was decent, not great. We had the 3 course menu. The app snacks were meh. The crab claw was very fishy tasting. The main course short rib was the biggest disappointment. It had lots of fatty gristle running throughout that hadn't been rendered properly. They clearly didn't take the time to cook it low and slow. Very disappointing to find this at any restaurant, let alone one purported to be this caliber. The service was solid overall up to our entrees, until we had to wait over 30 plus minutes just to get our dessert. We were among the first tables seated for the night, so I don't understand the hold up. Overall, perhaps worth a try if you're trying to hit every Michelin star restaurant or looking to use a CSR dining credit, but not worth the time or money in general imho. PS just a heads up that they've increased the menu prices in person without updating their website menus yet, poor form. read more

Lovely ambiance and attentive service. We opted for the 3 course prix fixe menu and shared all dishes: -bluefin tuna with cantaloupe, avo, and tomato: not the most exciting -California pluot with cheese and dukkah: delightful pairing! -hokkaido scallops: delicious but literally 2 scallops -Australian wagyu with (1!) shishito pepper and balsamic reduction: delicious and great portion, could have used some more shishito peppers -raspberry semifredo: light, refreshing, not too sweet -cocoa banana cake: creamy, delicious, not too sweet read more

Bresca - Bluefin tuna & California pluot first course. Two Arrows cocktail on left. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Collaboration dinner with the Miami based team from the restaurant ZITZSUM. This was an absolutely amazing meal that had great twist and turns the whole night. Combine Bresca's Michelin Star American cuisine with ZITZUM's Asian style cuisine and you have an amazing dinner. Highlights would have been the King Crab, Lobster Har Gow and the Potato Bunuelo. By no means am I saying these were the only good dishes. It's Bresca so everything is good but these three really stood out to me. Bresca's service has always been a solid 9 out of 10 but on this night the team was absolutely spot on with everything. I always enjoy good service but on this particular night the were perfect. Something else to note as you look through the photos from this night. Pay particular attention to the perfect presentation to include the wide array of dishes the food gets presented on. Bresca is amazing, always highly recommend. Please go and enjoy. read more

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The food was ok, with a few flavored nuances that were fun for the palate. However, the overall service and timing between courses made the dinner a bit of a laborious process. Had the timing been better, I might have understood why this restaurant deserved a Michelin star. A little disappointed. read more

We did the chef's tasting menu, and while everything was great, it was frankly not worth the price. The buttery, soft bread rolls were the best thing they served us, and it wasn't even listed on the chef's tasting menu. It was probably the best bread I've ever had, though. The crab cavatelli was delicious and I wish I had more. I also liked the japanese cheesecake and little complimentary dessert sampler they gave. I enjoyed dining oustide in their cool private lodge, but besides having a special and memorable dining experience, the food overall did not exceed my expectations for a michelin star restaruant. The service was great, but not spectacular. Again, the ambiance was beautiful with cherry blossom (we dined during cherry blossom season) and light decorations in a fun glass-esque house. We were even able to connect our phone to the bluetooth speakers and play our own music. We had a great time here, but I did not leave full. I do not recommend Bresca for the food, but rather for the private lodge experience because it was really unique and romantic. read more

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My partner and I went in for the chefs tasting on our 10th anniversary. We were welcomed with some non alcoholic drink, and a card that had happy anniversary printed on it. The snacks were easily the best part of the night, and the bees drink was incredibly cute. The dessert was too sweet and not my favorite. We both loved the scallops though - incredibly well cooked! I'll admit that likely going in for the chefs tasting during restaurant week is likely not the best idea. The staff seemed busy, and our server even forgot that we had ordered cocktails which showed up mid dinner, after he came in to check in on us and remembered that he'd forgotten. All in all, it just seemed that there was nothing special about the dining experience. Having gone to Michelin stars, albeit in nyc, to celebrate special occasions, I've found them to be incredibly thoughtful - bringing in hand written notes and even a tiny cake once. A friend who had visited Bresca earlier this year for her birthday (who was the one who recommended the place to us), said they were incredibly thoughtful when she celebrated her birthday there. I guess I went in expecting a little more personal touch to the night, and ended up tad disappointed. TLDR - Not the Bear anniversary experience we had hoped for, but not terribly bad either! An average experience and there are many more in the city that might likely do more justice to your big day. read more

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I came here as part of DC Summer Restaurant Week. I thought the food was excellent and an even more excellent value for $55. The wagyu was so soft and the pasta was light and so smooth and filling. I liked the dessert, an olive oil cake, but it was a little on the sickly sweet side for me. The cake was soaked in a sauce or honey. I think the dish could've used a stronger citrus aspect. The service was friendly and extremely attentive. I was also surprised by the ambiance. They were playing pop music, which maybe matches the modern decor?? Sure it refreshingly lacks a pretentious air, but at their normal price points I expected a more thorough/immersive(?) atmosphere. The only reason I'm deducting a star is because they automatically add a 23% service charge. I'm not sure if this is specific to Restaurant Week, but I feel like that's a bit steep. I've eaten at tons of restaurants and have seen everything between 15-20%, and 23% was an outlier. read more

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O. M. G. We stumbled into this restaurant and were met with a Michelin star and fabulous people. We were treated like family. Great food and even better people. read more

We tried Bresca for Restaurant Week 2024 in our quest of trying as many Michelin star rated restaurants in the DMV area. Bresca delivered! The restaurant has super cute decor, a bit on the loud side but we can still have a conversation during dinner without shouting at each other. Our wait staff is fantastic, super attentive with making sure our glass is always full and the food delivered speedily from the kitchen and the empty dishes taken away promptly. And now the food: we ordered the 3-course pre-fix meal and every dish is on point! The table next to us went for the 5-course instead and I will be honest I kind of regret not going for the longer course, because their plates look amazing. Will definitely return here! read more

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Great chef's tasting menu! My favourites were particular the salmon and the beef tartare starters. Dessert was okay but the cookies at the end was the better dessert in my opinion. Pasta was alright, but the other items were tasty and presented well too! Bee's drink was cute and definitely strong. Would definitely recommend trying this place out for tastings - I left full but I honestly have a smaller stomach than others. Waiter and service was attentive and happy we could get separate checks. My only complaint is that despite reservation, we had to wait 20-30 minutes to be seated. read more

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Overpriced, and overrated. We had reservations for Thanksgiving dinner at Bresca. It was a prime example of price gouging on a holiday menu. The tasting menu offered was absurd for the $145 price tag. The first course was finger food appetizers, and the blue crab claw was miniscule. At this price we shouldn't be eating with our hands. The squash for the second course was nothing special. The third course had brioche stuffed turkey as the only option unless you upgrade to the steak for an additional $80. The steak was quite good. Truffles, and caviar were offered for an additional surcharge. The service was very good, however we felt we were being rushed. Once again for the price patrons shouldn't be rushed through their meals. We were asked three times about our dinner options while trying to enjoy our pre-dinner cocktails. The servers hawked over us and poured more wine into our glasses after every sip. TOO MUCH!!! Our check after the 20% tip automatically added was $698. This was NOT a fine dining experience. Finger food, no table cloths, loud, 70s music on the speakers, overpriced, extra surcharges, and turkey as the only option for the meat on the 4 course $145 tasting menu. We will not be recommending Bresca to anybody asking for DC restaurants. K. Osborn read more

This resturant has been one of my favorite dining spots in DC! Walking in, you're welcomed by a fun blue, white, and gold accented decor. It's simple but warm, with yellow touches throughout. The servers are attentive and very knowledgeable about all the dishes and drinks. We had the prix fixe menu, and everything was delicious! The diver scallops and the pasta dish were standouts. I also love the beef, which was tender and cooked to a perfect medium rare. The server gave us great recommendations for wine with the main courses. I would happily recommend and come back to this restaurant! read more

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I live for a top tier meal and that is exactly the experience I had at Bresca. I came here for the first time with my boyfriend this past weekend. The service was top notch. Our server knew the menu down to a T and was really personable and professional. We were seated in one of those cute igloos with a personal heater and the temperature inside was just right! Now on to the food! Everything from the Comté Tart to the Black Truffle Pierogi to the Waygu steak was delicious. Every dish was played exquisitely and the flavors were amazing. The chef's tasting menu finished off with a Japanese cheesecake for dessert which was absolutely delectable. 10/10 all around! read more

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Get the duck. Enough said. You'll see why they got their Michelin star. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Bresca - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing food but also an amazingly unattentive server unfortunately. I booked my 6pm Saturday reservation weeks in advance after several DC locals highly recommend Bresca to me. They moved their reservations to OpenTable after I first booked and making a reservation was super easy and probably could have been done the day of, which is unheard of for Michelin stars in DC. That was my first clue that maybe this wouldn't be a 5/5 review. The chef's tasting was super delicious and felt worth the price for me. We added the beef which was $50 as an extra course or $40 to replace a course with so not sure who does that option! My favorite was the scallop (yes, a single scallop haha) and the duck. Both had the most flavorful and unique sauces paired with them. The dessert is the only item that you have an option to choose and we selected one of each. They were both delicious but I preferred the chocolate tree and my friend preferred the cloud cake which was perfectly just slightly sweet for them. Now to the service and why I could not give it 5/5. The night started well and everyone who greeted me was great and very friendly. Our server was very nice as well and when my friend came close to finishing her first glass of wine, he was right there with the bottle to provide more but then after that, something happened. The night seemed to get more busy but still not that busy and empty tables remained all night, yet our server barely checked up on us. Every time I needed a new drink, I had to politely flag him down or ask someone to get him. This was three times and the third time, we were just splitting a post meal night cap for our dessert which we had told him we were doing earlier. I have never had to do that a Michelin star spot and it was very disappointing. Typically they are on you when your drink gets low and I had my glass empty for a while. Maybe he had more tables than he was supposed to but that isn't the type of service expected with a Michelin star. The service fee is also included which is fine but that shouldn't mean that we don't get the service expected with that price. The food was brought timely and our setting was cleared very promptly but our main server just kind of neglected us. I felt that the other staff was very good at their jobs but they seemed to lack the passion and enthusiasm in explaining the dishes that I am used to. I just expected a bit more but am thankful that we never felt rushed and got to enjoy the meal and evening. Maybe it was just an off night but the food really was phenomenal. I would be willing to try again because everyone I know who has been did not have this same experience. It was also a bit louder than I was expecting early in the night for the number of people there but as the night went on, I adjusted. Overall, the night I had at Bresca was undeserving of a Michelin star. read more

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This was a huge miss, mostly based on service. Bresca falls fall short of the level of service that typically accompanies Michelin starred restaurants. We arrived at 655 for a 700 reservation and were asked to wait in an adjacent room. We sat and waited patiently until around 715 when we inquired about our table and were told it would be available "shortly." It was more than 30 minutes after our reservation time when we were finally seated. Typically a wait double the length of their grace period will prompt a gift from the kitchen or drink, however none was offered. When I brought up our very long wait, the waiter and host very condescendingly stated that was "normal." Having dined at many similar and nicer restaurants, I've certainly not experienced that as the norm. read more

4.5 stars Happened to dine here during restaurant week. The menu is exciting and well-priced. Classic Michelin-star experience with well-thought menu and interesting combinations, flavors and consistencies. Even though we were served three courses, they were really filling. We also got bread, amouse-bouche and petite patisserie as complimentary additions to the prix-fixe menu. Service was excellent and really attentive. The place feels a little bit like Europe, which is a positive. The ambiance is typical of that a I recommend it! I'd come again to try the full tasting menu read more

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Went for restaurant week last fall. The service and ambiance were nice-- good for a date-night spot. The food was ok-- they were definitely good, but not amazing. The beer cocktail was cute and had a honey taste. read more

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