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Dined here during DC Restaurant week. This is located in the 1850 K St building. There is a parking garage which offers 3 hours of free parking inside the building. RW menu was a good way to sample a variety of their popular dishes. For RW, they provide four starters - How to Pa Amb Tomaquet (Their version of Pan de cristal con tomate), Manchego Cheese, Gazpacho de Remolacha (beet and tomato soup) and Las Croquetas de le Dolors. I did enjoy all of these dishes and would get the Croquetas, Manchego cheese and Pa Amb Tomaquet again during my next visit. For RW entrees, there were two choices, the steak or fish of the day, which was Spanish Mackerel. The Spanish Mackerel was really good- this didn't have any bones in it. The NY Strip was just okay. It wasn't very tender. I would try their other entrees besides the steak the next time I dine here. A great way to finish the meal was their flan which was great.
Sometimes, Downtown D.C. can clear out after work hours, but Casa Teresa is reason to stay. Located near the Farragut West Metro, Casa Teresa serves open fire-Spanish food from a chef trained by Jose Andres. Walking inside is stepping into Spain with tile below and above you and pots hanging from the ceiling. Peek into the kitchen to see the open fire. Dining here with a group, their back table was perfect for a more quiet dining experience. Every dish was worth ordering, but the beet gazpacho, croquettes, and stew were the winners. The stew is the recipe of the chef's grandmother, the founder of Spain's first political party for and by women. If you love Spanish food, book a table here. It's worth your time.
If you like Spanish food, this elegant spot is a great choice. The service is impeccable - very lovely staff and it's clear they care about hospitality. They steer you towards an order that will please your palate and even point out better deals (eg get the full vegetable platter instead of just the artichokes). Now to the food - it's quite delicious. The focus is on meat so come on in, my carnivores. We had the special pork, the charcuterie, the aforementioned vegetables, steak, oysters, and a cannelloni-type pasta dish, which was my fave as a gooey cheese lover. Also enjoyed the refreshing sangria! And they brought us cava on the house to celebrate our daughter's graduation. Buen provecho!
Service was good. Cold every time the door from the street opened. Sangria and gin tonic were the highlights. The restaurant week menu was okay. I've had better steaks. Would love to give the restaurant another chance and try their other entrées next time.
Very nice dinner and atmosphere but the two entrees we had, Catalán beef stew with rice and the acorn-fed pork, were pretty salty. We loved the goat cheese basque cheesecake dessert!
Before heading to a nearby show last weekend, my spouse and I stopped here for a steak dinner. When I heard it was Spanish, I assumed tapas, but this is more of a traditional dinner spot with a pre-fixe option as well as a full menu that gives a pretty good tour of Spain. Ryan, the sommelier, was extremely helpful. Our server, Ana, was excellent. We started with oysters, cava, and a Spanish cider, followed by chicken-cheese croquettes and canned scallops with bread. Next, we moved onto to the main course. In the back of the restaurant is a chalkboard of all the steaks in house that day by weight. We ordered the "smallest" available one at 44 ounces. You could probably request a certain temp, but we didn't, so the chef prepared it a punto (mostly med-rare). To accompany the steak, we had hen of the woods mushrooms, artichoke with a romesco sauce, and a side salad. Everything was delicious. From where we were sitting, we had a partial view of the kitchen, which was fun to watch and every now and then catch a glimpse of embers flying off the grill. It's obvious that everyone here, from the host to the bussers, takes their job very seriously and takes pride in their work. This seems to be a popular spot for groups--we saw several that evening of all ages. They also seem to have a pretty good-sized bar. Although he claimed to be in a rush to get to the show, my sweet-toothed spouse ordered the custard-y cheesecake for dessert. The bill was pretty high, to be expected. On our next visit, we'll likely sit at the lively, well-lit bar and order bottomless croquettes (our favorite dish of the night) and vino.
@casateresadc WINTER 2026 RESTAURANT WEEK DINNER MENU with the gal pals featuring a family-style spread of HOW TO PA AMB TOMÀQUET cristal bread, tomato, extra virgin olive oil, QUESO DEL DÍA, GAZPACHO DE REMOLACHA chilled beet and tomato soup, goat cheese, pistachios, LAS CROQUETAS DE LA DOLORS chicken and bechamel fritters followed by PARRILLADA DE VERDURAS seasonal vegetables grilled over the embers, romesco sauce & aioli with our choice of LOMO BAJO grilled dry-aged strip loin and FLAN DE LA CAPITANA classic house flan served with oloroso whipped cream to cap the meal overall, this was a great variety for restaurant week and all the dishes were super fresh and flavorful --- you'll definitely go home full
I visited during restaurant week for lunch. The service was perfect and they were accommodating of dietary restrictions.
Enjoyed this Spanish tapas place. Service was excellent. And cool vibes inside. I loved the croquettes. Just so smooth. The make your own tomato with bread was interesting but I just kinda wanted something more out of it. The sausage that we got was good but we should've ordered a vegetable too. The dishes don't come fully decked out. Overall we enjoyed the meal.
Came for happy hour and stayed for hours chatting. Happy hour starts at 4/4:30 and restaurant opens at 5. Food- we had pan con tomate, croquettes, manchago cheese, and Patatas Bravas. Good flavors and well seasoned. Service- everyone we interacted with was professional, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Space- pretty decor, simple, classy but casual. Interesting that it's attached to the square but still feels like it's a standalone spot. When doors are open almost transports you to Europe and not downtown dc.
Upscale tapas dinning in a nice restaurant in downtown DC. We were graciously served by attentive servers who described each dish. This was their special of the day with multiple courses that were portioned just right. A little pricey for these dishes but a nice experience.
We were in town for some business and noticed this restaurant and gosh it is absolutely delicious and stunning service... When you're in a new restaurant, the best thing is to ask for recommendations and gosh it was just perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed the Presa Iberica de Bellota, it was so delicious and cooked so perfectly accompanied by some bread... There was three of us and it was a perfect amount for us. We also enjoyed the las Croquetas de la Dolors, potato's and salad It's clear that this place is very popular because we were hoping we would be able to sit outside, but there were no tables available outside for a lovely spring evening. But we did enjoy the inside table. We were right next to the window... what a treat during a nice business trip..
Met friends for dinner - who suggested Casa Teresa. Came in before 6:30pm so we got to enjoy a couple of tapas for Happy Hour. Seated in a separate room which allowed easy conversation. Enjoyed the croquettes and cannellini. Steak was good. Dish portions are on the small side. Sangria was sweeter than my preference.
Had to go there because my name is Teresa. Top notch service. I was catered to like I was a guest on Below Deck. I would definitely return again for the croquets stuffed with this silky smooth bechemaul sauce and what my hubby had (see pic). read more
2 months ago
As a DC Native who lived in Spain for years I want to support Casa Teresa, yet Casa Teresa took away my sense of safety while dining in America. During a visit to watch the World Cup a fellow customer claimed I was "bothering her." Management immediately asked me to leave and then instead of attempting to understand the situation, Richard Brandenburg, the CEO, escalated the situation by calling the police. At the time I believed he was management. The staff continued to serve me food while the police were on their way. I have a hard time believing the actions of staff or the women were not motivated by my race or gender. Sharing this online is difficult as racism, microaggression and unconscious bias exists in many forms and we learn to stay silent due to shame. In this case a post needed to be shared so other patrons do not face the same experience I did. read more
Unfortunately the value for price just is not there, and for what you are paying you can do so much better. Ser in Ballston is similar and also has a high price point but I never feel like I didn't get what I paid for there, or if you want tapas in Dupont that is more small plate oriented just go to Boqueria on the other side of the circle. We ordered their version of pan con tomate - which is a DIY project - the shrimp cocktail, the roasted eggplant, the artichokes with romesco sauce and the fish of the day. Portions were really small for the price and the flavor was pretty bland. I know that Spanish is about fresh, high quality food prepared simply but this just...didn't impress. Nothing was bad per se, just nothing was enough to make me glad I paid what we did. Ambiance was fine. Our server was nice enough. The bussers were aggressive - one to a point that he demanded the silverware out of my hand while I was still eating a small plate so that he could bring me a new set for the next course. Too much. And my husband, who is usually chiller than me, was really displeased by how rushed he felt by the speed with which they whisked away plates. It's not like they were low on available tables - they weren't. We are DINKS who are not shy about paying for good food but some of the prices were cost prohibitive even for us. The tasting menu was $140/person for like...regular tapas. Fish entrees on the rotating menu were upwards of $100 - some closer to $150. Maybe they were shareable but stll. I don't think I saw anyone ordering any. My husband said his $28 6 oz mackerel was totally bland. There wasn't a single thing I loved either. The pan con tomate - normally the true joy of my tapas going - DIY was a gimmick. For $14 it was 4 small tomato halves and 4 cracker thin pieces of toasted bread with a little olive oil and flakes salt and I had to assemble it myseld. I get they're trying to do something fun but the bread is supposed to be thick and absorbent and one of these pieces was so thin and hard it broke in two in my hand when I was rubbing the tomato on. Myself. I just don't see the need to come back here. Interestingly the server thought it was one of our birthdays (it wasn't and we checked that we hadn't accidentally said so on the reservation) and brought us a free cheesecake desert. Maybe she could tell we weren't impressed. Honestly, the cheesecake was the best part of the meal. Really good. And the beverage selection was impressive, if pricey. So maybe come for sherry and cheesecake and then like...order a pizza? read more
Dined here during DC Restaurant week. This is located in the 1850 K St building. There is a parking garage which offers 3 hours of free parking inside the building. RW menu was a good way to sample a variety of their popular dishes. For RW, they provide four starters - How to Pa Amb Tomaquet (Their version of Pan de cristal con tomate), Manchego Cheese, Gazpacho de Remolacha (beet and tomato soup) and Las Croquetas de le Dolors. I did enjoy all of these dishes and would get the Croquetas, Manchego cheese and Pa Amb Tomaquet again during my next visit. For RW entrees, there were two choices, the steak or fish of the day, which was Spanish Mackerel. The Spanish Mackerel was really good- this didn't have any bones in it. The NY Strip was just okay. It wasn't very tender. I would try their other entrees besides the steak the next time I dine here. A great way to finish the meal was their flan which was great. read more
Sometimes, Downtown D.C. can clear out after work hours, but Casa Teresa is reason to stay. Located near the Farragut West Metro, Casa Teresa serves open fire-Spanish food from a chef trained by Jose Andres. Walking inside is stepping into Spain with tile below and above you and pots hanging from the ceiling. Peek into the kitchen to see the open fire. Dining here with a group, their back table was perfect for a more quiet dining experience. Every dish was worth ordering, but the beet gazpacho, croquettes, and stew were the winners. The stew is the recipe of the chef's grandmother, the founder of Spain's first political party for and by women. If you love Spanish food, book a table here. It's worth your time. read more
If you like Spanish food, this elegant spot is a great choice. The service is impeccable - very lovely staff and it's clear they care about hospitality. They steer you towards an order that will please your palate and even point out better deals (eg get the full vegetable platter instead of just the artichokes). Now to the food - it's quite delicious. The focus is on meat so come on in, my carnivores. We had the special pork, the charcuterie, the aforementioned vegetables, steak, oysters, and a cannelloni-type pasta dish, which was my fave as a gooey cheese lover. Also enjoyed the refreshing sangria! And they brought us cava on the house to celebrate our daughter's graduation. Buen provecho! read more
5 months ago
Service was good. Cold every time the door from the street opened. Sangria and gin tonic were the highlights. The restaurant week menu was okay. I've had better steaks. Would love to give the restaurant another chance and try their other entrées next time. read more
23 days ago
6 months ago
Very nice dinner and atmosphere but the two entrees we had, Catalán beef stew with rice and the acorn-fed pork, were pretty salty. We loved the goat cheese basque cheesecake dessert! read more
11 months ago
Before heading to a nearby show last weekend, my spouse and I stopped here for a steak dinner. When I heard it was Spanish, I assumed tapas, but this is more of a traditional dinner spot with a pre-fixe option as well as a full menu that gives a pretty good tour of Spain. Ryan, the sommelier, was extremely helpful. Our server, Ana, was excellent. We started with oysters, cava, and a Spanish cider, followed by chicken-cheese croquettes and canned scallops with bread. Next, we moved onto to the main course. In the back of the restaurant is a chalkboard of all the steaks in house that day by weight. We ordered the "smallest" available one at 44 ounces. You could probably request a certain temp, but we didn't, so the chef prepared it a punto (mostly med-rare). To accompany the steak, we had hen of the woods mushrooms, artichoke with a romesco sauce, and a side salad. Everything was delicious. From where we were sitting, we had a partial view of the kitchen, which was fun to watch and every now and then catch a glimpse of embers flying off the grill. It's obvious that everyone here, from the host to the bussers, takes their job very seriously and takes pride in their work. This seems to be a popular spot for groups--we saw several that evening of all ages. They also seem to have a pretty good-sized bar. Although he claimed to be in a rush to get to the show, my sweet-toothed spouse ordered the custard-y cheesecake for dessert. The bill was pretty high, to be expected. On our next visit, we'll likely sit at the lively, well-lit bar and order bottomless croquettes (our favorite dish of the night) and vino. read more
8 months ago
@casateresadc WINTER 2026 RESTAURANT WEEK DINNER MENU with the gal pals featuring a family-style spread of HOW TO PA AMB TOMÀQUET cristal bread, tomato, extra virgin olive oil, QUESO DEL DÍA, GAZPACHO DE REMOLACHA chilled beet and tomato soup, goat cheese, pistachios, LAS CROQUETAS DE LA DOLORS chicken and bechamel fritters followed by PARRILLADA DE VERDURAS seasonal vegetables grilled over the embers, romesco sauce & aioli with our choice of LOMO BAJO grilled dry-aged strip loin and FLAN DE LA CAPITANA classic house flan served with oloroso whipped cream to cap the meal overall, this was a great variety for restaurant week and all the dishes were super fresh and flavorful --- you'll definitely go home full read more
Enjoyed this Spanish tapas place. Service was excellent. And cool vibes inside. I loved the croquettes. Just so smooth. The make your own tomato with bread was interesting but I just kinda wanted something more out of it. The sausage that we got was good but we should've ordered a vegetable too. The dishes don't come fully decked out. Overall we enjoyed the meal. read more
2 years ago
Came for happy hour and stayed for hours chatting. Happy hour starts at 4/4:30 and restaurant opens at 5. Food- we had pan con tomate, croquettes, manchago cheese, and Patatas Bravas. Good flavors and well seasoned. Service- everyone we interacted with was professional, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Space- pretty decor, simple, classy but casual. Interesting that it's attached to the square but still feels like it's a standalone spot. When doors are open almost transports you to Europe and not downtown dc. read more
Upscale tapas dinning in a nice restaurant in downtown DC. We were graciously served by attentive servers who described each dish. This was their special of the day with multiple courses that were portioned just right. A little pricey for these dishes but a nice experience. read more
We were in town for some business and noticed this restaurant and gosh it is absolutely delicious and stunning service... When you're in a new restaurant, the best thing is to ask for recommendations and gosh it was just perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed the Presa Iberica de Bellota, it was so delicious and cooked so perfectly accompanied by some bread... There was three of us and it was a perfect amount for us. We also enjoyed the las Croquetas de la Dolors, potato's and salad It's clear that this place is very popular because we were hoping we would be able to sit outside, but there were no tables available outside for a lovely spring evening. But we did enjoy the inside table. We were right next to the window... what a treat during a nice business trip.. read more
2 months ago
7 months ago
Met friends for dinner - who suggested Casa Teresa. Came in before 6:30pm so we got to enjoy a couple of tapas for Happy Hour. Seated in a separate room which allowed easy conversation. Enjoyed the croquettes and cannellini. Steak was good. Dish portions are on the small side. Sangria was sweeter than my preference. read more
Nice restaurant overall. I thought it was really overpriced for what you get. Also service was slow to come over and get your order; also they were slow to come grab our card to pay. The restaurant was not busy at all as it was a Monday night. I got an iced tea which was $6- really? To be fair I should've asked for the price ahead of time but couldn't conceptualize an iced tea costing that much. I also got the Escalivada Catalana with bread which was very good but a little salty. They did bring us more bread upon request which we appreciated. I got the Pescado a la Llauna which was very good (not a large portion for $28)- the romesco sauce was excellent. I just don't think the restaurant is worth the price unfortunately! read more
I'd been in the mood for Spanish cuisine, so I was glad to find Casa Teresa, located adjacent to the The Square food hall. We had lunch reservations on a Friday, and they were not too busy. I really enjoyed the ambiance and decor--it's very pretty inside. Staff was friendly and welcoming. We opted for the lunch prix-fixe (menu masia), paired with a glass of wine. Though I did not care for everything on the prix-fixe due to personal preference, not quality, I enjoyed my meal. We each got an entree choice, and mine was the fish option, which happened to be the wahoo. My boyfriend got the flat iron steak. I'd never had wahoo, and our server compared it to mackeral. That is a completely incorrect comparison and while I thought service was good, that gave me pause. I'd compare more to monkfish, though with a less pronounced flavor. It was good, though, and so were the romesco-topped potatoes that accompanied the fish. My companion loved his steak and fries. We both were obsessed with the pan con tomato and the salad. Those were fantastic. I would drown in that olive oil for the bread. It was that good. The wines paired well with our entrees. I'm looking forward to returning to try more of the small plates and some cocktails and Casa Teresa is a welcome addition to DC. read more
Casa Teresa is located in the Square, which is the relatively new and modern food hall on 18th and K NW. My friend and I wanted to grab dinner at the Square, but there weren't many options open. We ended up going to Casa Teresa since it was on my list. Please keep in mind that Casa Teresa is not cheap. Sometimes the "$50-100" price point per person on Google is inaccurate, but it's quite accurate here. CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN - 4 EACH The first tapa we tried, my friend and I got one each. The iberian ham definitely tasted expensive and the croqueta was nice and crunchy. Expensive bite, but it was a good one. LAS CROQUETAS DE LA DOLORS - 15 Very good! If you're not afraid of the heat, I'd eat them in one bite because the creamy chicken and sauce will spill out. The outside was perfectly crunchy, and each order comes with five croquetas. CARNE A LA BRASA - 27 Each order comes with five pieces of steak, each piece is the size of two comfortable bite sizes. The steak was perfectly seared, medium-rare and lightly salted. Definitely a solid piece of steak, but unfortunately, I didn't think it was worth 5.40 per piece. PATATAS AL CALíU - 10 We liked the potatoes a lot. Each piece was marinated with the beef fat and roasted to give it extra flavor with the parsley and garlic. It's a pretty simple tapa, but one that we enjoyed a lot because it was well executed. SETAS A LA CATALANA - 12 These were definitely not your standard mushrooms (not baby bellas, but I also don't know the proper name of them, lol) and they had a nice roasted flavor and the peanut based sauce (?) and the roasted (?) grapes topped was a nice choice. Pretty good. We paid about ~47 per person for the five things we got above. While the food was good, the pricing is outrageous (just like many DC restaurants). And we were still hungry after. read more
Had dinner here with a friend for restaurant week and tried a variety of dishes from their menu. The inside of the restaurant is spacious and clean. We opted for a table inside near the threshold of the open windows. The open windows create a stunning blend indoor-outdoor dining space. How to Pa Amb Tomàquet - A creative concept with really good olive oil, crunchy bread, and sweet tomatoes. The server provided instructions on how to eat this which I appreciated. While I enjoyed the flavors, I would have preferred it pre-assembled rather than deconstructed. (4/5) Escalivada Catalana - Ate this with the pa amb tomaquet. The vegetables had a nice roasted flavor but I wasn't a fan of the mushy and slimy texture of them on their own. (3/5) Vasito de Gazpacho Andaluz - Not a fan of cold soup. While I appreciated the flavors in it, it reminded me of a Bloody Mary which I also don't enjoy. (3/5) Las Croquetas de la Dolors - Good crispy exterior with a creamy interior, but nothing remarkable. (4/5) Pescado a la Llauna - The fish was flavorful and had a nice texture, though it was a little overcooked and dry on the inside. (4/5) Corte de Cerdo Ibérico - The pork was tender and had a buttery texture that paired perfectly with the pre-assembled pa amb tomaquet. (5/5) Tarta de Queso - Delicious Basque style cheesecake. Light, soft, and flavorful. Great take on one of my favorite desserts. (5/5) read more
Lively spot serving great Spanish food. Our waitress gave good drink recommendations and the food came out fast despite being busy. The restaurant week menu allowed us to try a lot. The build your own pan con tomate was a fav. A simple dish made with high quality ingredients that allowed each guest to craft their perfect bite. Capped off the meal with churros and chocolate that were just right in every way. I'd check out Casa Teresa if you'd like a wonderful night! read more
I have to say that we had a wonderful experience at Casa Teresa. Walking into the restaurant in DC was like walking in a restaurant in Barcelona. Hands down everything from the food, to the ambiance, and to the service were on point. Although we stopped by Casa Teresa for a late lunch, we were pleasantly surprised that the restaurant was participating in DC Restaurant Week. So hey, more bang for your buck (or dólar). For Restaurant Week, the lunch "special" for $35 will give you a choice an appetizer (five options), an entree (four options), and a dessert of churros con chocolate. As a "table", we went with an order of pan tomate and croquetas. For my main course, I went with the pork cut, and my partner went with the daily fish. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. For some, the pork cut might be too fatty, but I like a little (maybe too much) fat on my pork cuts, so it worked out great for me. The fish was perfectly prepared in our opinion. I'm kicking myself because I forgot to ask what the catch was. While both dishes were delicious, I kind of wish that I went with the fish instead of the pork cut. One thing that I really enjoyed about the food: while it was seasoned, it was not OVERLY seasoned. Sometimes, I find that many restaurants in the area season their food way too much. For me, I like when seasoning enhances a dish not drown out the flavor of the meat or seafood. We both thought the churros were beautifully prepared. However, we also thought the chocolate was a bit burnt. Aside from that very minor issue, I had not problems with the food, and I hope to have a chance to try out more things on the menu in the future. Also, Our server (the bartender) was absolutely wonderful and super friendly. He did a great job explaining various aspects of the menu (e.g., the regular menu vs Restaurant Week's menu) and made plenty of recommendations regarding the cocktails. We never had to wait more than five minutes for him to check in on us. This was quite important because he definitely made sure that our cocktail and beer glasses were full. ;) Speaking of cocktails, I was really excited that the restaurant carries Nordes gin, which is one of my favorite gins. Although we stopped kind of randomly dropped by, it was definitely an excellent choice. read more
3 months ago
Located in this K street building it was great that parking was free (3 hrs) in the evening. It was easy to find a spot. The restaurant was very busy. Since we are not familiar with Spanish wines, we had the sommelier recommend us some wines, we went with a mineral forward wine Serras de Prioriat which was excellent and great quality. The food was nothing short of amazing, the quality of Spanish ingredient was outstanding.-Txistorra - long chorizo link was so tasty we ordered another. The smokey paprika and pork was just a match in heaven. The Gilda Claasica Rita Hayworth 1946 - The salt cured anchovie on skewer with pickled piquillo/piparra peppers and olives was small but pack full of flavor! Loved it. The croquettas de jamon - croquette with iberico jamon on top was so delicious. The iberico jamon de bellota plate was just outstanding. The pa am tomaquet was a fun starter with tasty bread and fresh tomatos. For dinner the lil one had Carne a la brasa from Roseda farm plus the patatas fritas. The steak was tender and juicy! All the fries were gone dipping in the mojo verde sauce and garlic aioli. For the main course we had the grilled fluke catalan style with some salad and romesco sauce, the fish was so fresh and juicy it was such a great main course with the wine!! The romesco sauce taste of freshly roasted hazelnuts it was delicious! Dessert wise we chose the El Flan de la Capitana and the tarta de queso. One was sweet and other savory, they were both excellent to try but I will say the flan is the best one I had in DC. It was so creamy but balanced sweetness and caramelization. Excellent service, food and vibe, I had enjoyed the experience. read more
This was a cute tapas experience with an amazing wine list. It's nestle under office building so you have to be intentional when going but you won't be disappointed with seating and cute plates. Service was great and our server was ver attentive but not overbearing. Highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
Absolutely outstanding meal and service at Casa Teresa. We went for winter restaurant week and were surprised that we got four tapas to start with, where most other restaurants only have you choose one appetizer. The pan con tomate was do it yourself - which we loved because it was somehow fresher that way. The croquetas are the best in DC - even better than Jaleo (which I can't believe I'm writing because I love Jaleo so much). The beet gazpacho was delicious as well. We had both the fish and the pork which were amazing and the churros at the end were the best I've ever had. Our server, Paola, was wonderful, very attentive and super knowledgeable and took great care of us. Vibes and ambiance were great, and the restaurant was not too loud despite being very busy by the time we left. Absolutely will be back!! read more
The first time I was at Casa Teresa was a couple of years ago and I liked it. I spent a good chunk of the year in Spain, and was thrilled to take my friend out for lunch at a Spanish- inspired eatery during my latest stay in DC. What a disappointment! To be fair, I liked the service. We got a nice table even though we didn't have a reservation during very busy lunch our, especially as it turned out, when they were offering a DC Restaurant Week menu. All servers were very nice, friendly, efficient. I would give solid 4 stars for the service. We ordered from the Restaurant Week menu. $35 per person ( plus tax and tip) and if you want paring vines then $25 pp extra, everyone at the table must order from the Restaurant Week menu. For $35, you get a small appetizer- 4 thinly sliced pieces of Spanish semi soft cheese and a plate with olive oil, 2 small tomatoes cut in half, toasts, and a little bit of sea salt. You are supposed to pour a little bit of oil on the toast, then rub the half tomato on it, and finish it by sprinkling it with sea salt. It is very common in Spain with one big difference - the tomatoes used to make these tostados con tomate: there is a special type for it in Spain, they have thicker skin and are quite meaty so that when you rub them you end up with a layer of crushed tomato flash, not a toast soaking in tomato juice. For appetizers I would give 2 stars out of 5. For the main course my friend chose steak. The sever didn't ask how she wanted it, it arrived to the table very medium rare ( closer to rare). It was a lucky coincidence that my friend happened to prefer medium rare. The fries that came with it were..... I got a heart burn just looking at them. Overall, the steak was ok but nothing special ( 3 out of 5). I ordered "grilled fish, catch of the day" and it was a total disaster. It came very nicely presented, skin up. However, when I tried to take the skin off, I couldn't, it was firmly attached to the flesh..... because inside, the fish was raw. I brought it to the attention of the server, he tried to explain that this is how it should be, I insisted that the fish was partially raw ( only slightly grilled on the service but raw inside), he said not a problem, will replace. It took some time ( I was happy, thinking that at least this time the chef is not rushing in to grill it properly) but it was even worse the second time. I couldn't eat it and gave up. If I wanted sashimi, I would not have come to a Spanish restaurant. I did plenty of reviews of restaurants in Spain ( you can check my reviews on Spain), including the ones serving the seafood, I am quite familiar with this type of fish and it is not served half raw inside Spain. The desert was unimpressive. We were not offered a choice of coffee or tea when we asked for desert. I left 25% tip and give 4 stars for the service only because the serving staff was apologetic, tried their best, and took the price of my order from the menu. I would have given 5 stars if we were asked how we preferred the stake at the time of the order and if we were offered coffee/tea to accompany the desert. For food ( and this entire Restaurant Week experience- 1 star). I must say that I was surprised that after the second rejection of the fish dish the chef didn't bother to come to the table. Neither I was offered to order any other dish on the menu ( for which I would have gladly paid full price). Would I recommend this place? I don't know. Definitely not for the Restaurant Week menu, not worth the money. For a dining a la cart experience - maybe , I really like the attentiveness of the floor staff read more
8 months ago
Let me start by saying the service was fantastic! From when we walked in, everyone was so nice and attentive. Shout out to Brian for being a friendly and awesome waiter! We went during extended Restaurant Week, but we opted to do a la carte tapas-style and split between the four of us. This ended up being a great move because we got to try a lot of things on the menu, and it made it so affordable! It ended up being about $35-40 per person. Menu highlights included the octopus, the tomato toast, and the grilled artichokes. All of the vegetables were so fresh and bursting with flavor! The food was simple in its ingredients but this highlighted the superb flavors. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and very elegant, but you can dress casually. It is located right next to the Square by Farragut West, so you may want to scout out the new food hall there while you're in the area. I would definitely come back to Casa Teresa! What a nice experience! read more
KenScale: 7.75/10 Visit: March 2024 While there is no shortage of Spanish restaurants in the DC metro area, thanks largely to the pioneering chef and restaurateur Jose Andres, I certainly wouldn't mind checking out another newcomer that can capture the charm and vibrant energy of this nation's culinary tradition. Late last year, Ruben Garcia, a top lieutenant of chef Andres at minibar who also trained at some of the finest Spanish restaurants such as El Bulli, opened a new restaurant named after his great-grandmother. Given the chef's pedigree, I had very high expectations for Casa Teresa, which is located next to a new food hall called the Square. After visiting the restaurant, however, my wife Jun and I concluded that the food at the restaurant, while overall solid, could use a bit more work (assuming we were not ordering the best dishes from the kitchen). There was no particularly bad dish from Casa Teresa on our visit. On the other hand, Jun said there was no single showstopper that she would absolutely come back to the restaurant for. We had to start our meal with some Jamon Iberico which we oftentimes find to be not an inaccurate barometer of how good a Spanish restaurant is, and it was of course delicious but not at the same level we had tried in Spain a few years ago. Maybe the superlatives in the menu didn't help, either? The chicken and bechamel fritters (accompanied with the description "My Mom's World Famous") were slightly too rich to my palate, and the piquillo peppers (prepared "Casa Julian style") didn't quite taste as marvelous as they looked. The grilled Galician octopus with mojo verde and mojo rojo sauce was one of the bright spots in our meal and I could tell that Jun (one of the biggest and most discerning octopus fans) enjoyed it. Maybe at the risk of bringing leftovers home, we should've ordered one of the large format dishes. Instead, we settled on a moderately sized acorn-fed Iberico butcher's pork cut (with the "legendary" tag) accompanied by pa amb tomaquet (the classic tomato bread). Our server highly touted this dish, and our impression was that this was a well-prepared pork dish but didn't have quite the impact we had expected. We shared a couple of desserts, and I found the soft flan to be more successful than the Basque style cheesecake with goat cheese that I thought could've been a little moister. Getting a reservation at Casa Teresa wasn't too challenging but the stylish dining room was more or less packed in the course of our early dinner so if you want to give this place a try, booking in advance is recommended. I appreciated the diversity of wine selections sourcing wines not just from popular regions like Rioja but other lesser-known corners of the country (Spain is certainly one country I would absolutely love to learn more about in terms of its fascinating wine landscape). I took some time for me to contemplate how food the experience at Casa Teresa was since there was no stinker that I hated but ultimately I agreed with Jun's assessment that the restaurant doesn't quite have the IT factor that would entice us in the near future. When we have a larger gathering, perhaps I will use that opportunity to see if the restaurant can change our minds with other dishes, particularly from the large format section. read more
1 year ago
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