This place is so cute! The vibe is very relaxed and the servers are all very friendly. We got wine flights- had the recommendations from our waitress which were all delicious. I only got a picture of the s'mores brownie unfortunately but we got the halloumi for an appetizer, and the shrimp scampi and the Quattro formaggi fettuccine for entrees. Everything was delicious. The halloumi was so unique - it had hot honey and pistachios, and I definitely recommend trying it. Will be returning as soon as possible! read more

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This is a nice solid restaurant. The food is consistently good. The service is excellent. The outdoor seating is lovely. The menu changes frequently but leans mostly Italian. Great wine menu, interesting cocktails and the beer is a little on the unique side, not lots of beers, just a little bit different. The menu has lots of sides and appetizers. You won't be disappointed. read more

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From the start out server was insanely rude! She talked to us like we were children and we were there just to relax and have a good time. Anytime we ordered something we saw her complaining to the bartender. There is too many other places near by that could take your buisness. Stay away from here, not worth the 350$ bill! read more

Had a nice wine and dinner here the other night. I'd say it's more a casual hang spot than more trendy (at least the night I came). Pluses: select your own wines (half sizes possible) for a flight; they offer quarter pours of 5 different wines you could choose from a limited list. Helpful bartender with good suggestions Neutral: prices Minuses: food options seemed on the buttery/oily side, and not always things that would pair well with wine (e.g., broccoli), yet I didn't try pasta which is apparently a specialty; music/vibe was kind of strange. I probably wouldn't hurry back, but enjoyed the visit. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in the Bloomingdale area in DC. Slightly biassed as I live in this neighborhood It's a nice fusion between Italian and American cuisine. Depending on our mood we order either a combination of deviled eggs, pizza with a cocktail of red wine / flight of rose with Italian options such as shrimp scampi and lamb meatballs. Portions are great. Perfect quantity and the rest is so good. I am a huge fan of their lamb meatballs. Service is very good. They keep it very classy. The restaurant a nice vibe of classy and rustic. Love the ambiance. On a nice summer or fall day, love their outdoor seating and seeing some of our neighbors walk by and even bring them in for an impromptu dinner. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Really mediocre food. I got the fettuccine Bolognese and it had no seasoning. Just a bunch of bland ground meat. The service was terrible. I sat at the bar. After one of the bartenders took my order, no one spoke to me again until I asked for the check. Literally. No "is everything okay". No "do you need anything else? The wine was good. read more

Second time here on a Sunday and they feature $5 pours, which is great! We had a chance to speak with the owner and he gave us some insight on the name, featured wines and history of Etabli. read more

Maybe 2.5 stars with the extra credit because they were very nice. When we walked in the door there was a very strong cleaning fluid smell - that should have been our red flag but - we stayed bc they were nice. We ordered a lot of food and barely liked any of it. The next thing was the champagne flight - super fun and a nice variety. The Brussels sprout salad was decent but sort of mayonnaise-y. The shrimp small plate was over cooked - the wood fired Brussels a were under cooked. I had the lamb meatball arabiatta. The meatballs were so tough they were hard to cut and the pasta was overdone and almost mushy. My husband had the blue cheese and bacon creamy pasta which was almost greasy and so so salty. We spent a lot of money and felt sad upon leaving bc the food just wasn't good. The service was very friendly - which saved the evening. read more

one of my favorite neighborhood spots! it's adorable inside, like semi-casual but also a nice spot for a date night, and has a huge patio with fans and such so, also very fun when the weather is nice! they have an excellent wine selection; you can do wine flights as well (you can customize one too). the cocktails, though, are honestly my favorite! they're all very cool and delicious. the food is wonderful; the pasta is my absolutely favvv ill get any kind they have! the grilled cheese and brussels sprout salad are also fantastic. the service is wonderful; everyone is very fun to talk with! read more

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My cousin and I dined at Etabli for what has become our traditional Christmas get-together for indoor wine tastings. I found them on Yelp when searching for a new restaurant that had both wine flights & various food options. Made a reservation for Saturday evening and luckily I was able to find parking on the same street as the restaurant. The host let us pick our seating since the restaurant was not full. We sat at a high-top table but they also have outside patio seating for warmer days. Etabli has a nice, intimate vibe and our waiter was the lovely Adam. He was so patient with my cousin who had many questions. I knew what I wanted for food and received his recommendation on which flight based off what I had the taste for that day- Rosè lol. There are about 7 flight options ranging from red, white, sparkling, a mix blend & rosè. For food, we started with the burrata appetizer to share. It was our 1st time having and it was so amazing! We then ordered our dinner which consisted of the Chicken Marbella for myself and my cousin ordered the Meatball Arrabbiata pasta. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and left completely full. My cousin ordered another flight and a side of green beans before the kitchen closed. We were actually the last dine-in guests who closed down the restaurant lol. We ended up meeting the manager to tell him we had a great dining experience and can't wait to return for future date nights and day dates :) 5 stars for my last restaurant of 2021! read more

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Not sure how long they've been open but don't expect them to be around long. The food is good but nothing memorable in any regard. Staff were politely indifferent. Outside on a nice night is pleasant but bring mosquito spray. Most notable is not that they charge an automatic 20% service but that they seem to hide it until they give you the final bill and you ask. We didn't see the fee noted on the menu. It wasn't mentioned at check in or seating. We frequent many establishments that charge the mandatory 20% but they earn it, these folks did not. Felt like when you are asked to tip at self checkout. Dirty. When we did ask the server noted they would have said something but we were chatting with them so they didn't. Seems like we were the ones that should have gotten a 20% gratuity. read more

Really good place for a meal, whether you want to be casual or have a nice date. If you ever enjoyed the old Tiber Creek, they still have a great mix of patio, table seating, and bar seats in front of a large brick stove. The food and drink options are still great, too. We started with cast iron shrimp, which was amazing. It had a side of thin pieces of baguette. So garlicky, so good. The broccoli and cheese pasta was satisfying as well, but the shrimp was the consensus fave. They have a nice selection of signature cocktails for $15. If you're a fan of espresso martinis, they have a solid variation with shaved hazelnut on top. It is nutty and not too sweet. The Dusseldorf old fashioned is a good variation, too. It is unique, with killepitsch, an herbal German liquer that adds an interesting dimension to the classic. read more

We ordered the dates stuffed with blue cheese and a piece a prosciutto on top. They were served warm and delicious. Five of us split it and there were enough. There was one left over and we fought over it! We also split the charcuterie plate. It was a small amount for 5 people. Three kinds of cheese, salami slices, dried apricot, dried figs cut in quarters, jam, balsamic drizzle. All ingredients were awesome. The bread served with it was ok. Mixed feelings by the group. I thought it was too oily but one person really liked it. We also split the Brussels, Tataki tuna, broccoli, and potatoes . Everyone loved both wood fired veggies but the fingerling potatoes stole the show. They were awesome. They were tasty. No leftovers! One person said she usually doesn't like broccoli but loved these. The Brussels were crispy and charred to perfection. Lastly we split the burrata with strawberries. Wow. Yummy. The marinated strawberries really added to the dish. Then we went onto share the Margherita pizza, crudi (meat) pizza, and potato and pesto pizza. All three were good. They were cut into 4 pieces and, since we were 5 people, we asked for a knife to cut them more. Two of the 3 knives were dull (my only complaint!) . By this time were almost full, and did not finish them. I am looking forward to the leftovers. My favorite was the Margherita. We had a lot of the pesto potato one left. But due to already having eating the potato side dish. Matt, our waiter was extremely attentive. He was always watching and got what we needed. He seemed so professional despite his young age. And always smiling! Kathleen the owner checked in on us. I didn't realize they had been open only one week! Place was cozy. Only about 7 regular tables. There were also some high top tables in the bar area. The lighting was flattering. The music jazzy and good background volume. Very comfortable place for a group to go. We were able to talk and laugh. If I lived nearby, this would be my neighborhood restaurant. Bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen in a restaurant. I HIGHLY recommend this place. I'll be back! read more

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This is pretty much the best restaurant experience I have ever had in Washington DC. 1. The Chef (Richard - formerly went by Dick), is taste genius and just makes all the flavors pop with everything from small plates to big meats (we ordered rack of lamb). 2. The cocktails are stunning (I ordered the Road to El Dorado) 3. The staff is so funny, friendly, and just a delight to be with 4. Seating was sufficiently spacious but with a cozy feel This is my new go to place for DC. Great for: 1. Hanging out with the bros 2. Mix of couples and single folks (men and women) 3. Ladies get together 4. 2nd date (don't want to impress too much on the first date) 5. 7th date 6. 12th date 7. Older people with great culinary tastes Bad for: 1. Kids 2. Break ups (its a smaller place and it can get noisy) 3. People who don't enjoy fun cocktails 4. People who don't share well (it is best for sharing) read more

What a wonderful and cozy spot to grab a bite and catch up with friends! We stopped by one evening and had a nice spot near the bar and were able to enjoy a few appetizers and flights! The waiter was great and was able to answer our questions about the wines which was super helpful! read more

Etabli was great! My friends and I started with the fig appetizer which was 3/5. It would definitely benefit from more toppings especially the sweet sauce that was on the bottom. The main courses were excellent. I ordered the lamb and sweet potatoes which came slathered in a delicious garlic aioli which was so so so good. I had to shoo my friends away from dipping their pizza crusts into it! My friends also enjoyed their pizza and shrimp pasta. I'll be back! read more

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Love this spot! Happy hour is always a great deal but it is also a hidden gem for brunch - $25 unlimited mimosas for 2 hours?! Also love the unique HH popcorn options. The menu changes regularly but almost everything I've tried has been really well done. It used to be a pizza spot so the way they roast veggies in the pizza oven are delectable. Highly recommend on its own or if you can't get in to Red Hen next door :) read more

Great food and wine. Super friendly and professional service, great at recommending wine pairings. Very cozy ambiance and warm with the wood oven in the corner. Would recommend. read more

This is a great cozy spot offering both indoor and outdoor seating. You can either sit in front of a big brick oven or enjoy the sights and sounds of DC. We were able to find a table right away with plenty of seating both inside and out on a weekday. I recommend getting a wine flight to try three different wines and it is reasonably priced. All of the wines I had were delicious and incredibly smooth. The food was also really delicious all of the flavors complimented everything together. I highly enjoyed the rack of lamb. Served with a yogurt sauce, potatoes, and veggies. The flavors made everything pop and some of the best lamb I have ever had. I also got the spinach artichoke dip and shrimp. Everything can be shared together and I do recommend that route. Service was great I didn't have to wait to long for food and they came around and checked on us multiple times. A great neighborhood spot to check out! read more

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Such a great neighborhood spot that I understand just opened in the area. Service was fast and our waitress had great recommendations for appetizers. We started off with the peach burrata and enjoyed two flights: Can you use that in a sentence? and the Pinot Noir, you're a star. Both were excellent! I really enjoyed the white flight as it had Spanish, Armenian, and Portuguese wine that were all delicious and flavors I hadn't tried before. We finished off our meal sharing the southwestern sour dough pizza. The sourdough crust was really fantastic, but the flavors on that pizza felt a little disjointed and it was also hard to eat because they weren't combined together well. The dough and the crust were really great though. I would love to try their other pizzas or their pasta the next time I visit. read more

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I was excited to try Etabli recently. This venue has changed hands but still had a grilled pizza/wine bar element. I thought it would be great to have dinner outside on the patio and drink a few glasses of wine! No complaints about the wine or the service. Our server was very nice and we appreciated his attentiveness. Overall, we were disappointed in the quality of the pizza and the meal as a whole. The pizza crust was... doughy? It was pretty odd and seemed like perhaps they still needed to learn how to use the wood fire pizza oven. The broccoli side dish was odd and would have been better as broccolini or rabe. We likely will not return unless it is just for a couple glasses of wine on a nice evening. read more

Came to Etabli to enjoy the lovely weather out on the patio with wine and some shared plates and had a great experience! Service was super hospitable and fast and friendly and all of the wine was great! The orange wine and sparkling rose were both a great treat. The burrata is INCREDIBLE. If you get one thing on the menu make sure it's that! Also had brussle sprouts and potatoes, both super yummy though slightly undercooked. Overall after being here a few times I would say the service is always reliably good, and you can't go wrong with the wine. Their patio is cute and amazing and has a great ambience. The food varies with some really great dishes and some that are just okay so it's worth seeing what you like best. Etabli is a really relaxed reliable neighborhood spot I would definitely recommend trying. Good wine, great friendly service, great patio and not bad bites. read more

We had an amazing dinner this past weekend at Établi! The patio was perfect for a nice Saturday night dinner. We were seated almost immediately and had wonderful service from both our waitress, Ava, and our bartender, Bray. They were both very attentive and made great recommendations about wine, drinks, appetizers, pastas, and desserts. The pesto burrata pasta and the baguette with butter were both 10/10! Thank you Ava and Bray for a great night of drinks, food, and service! read more

I had the opportunity to try Etabli for the first time last night and I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner! My friend and I each split the olives as an appetizer (if you like olives - you'll love this, plenty to go around), and then I ordered the pork loin with the feta crema sauce and a side of the potatoes, while she tried the duck confit with the carrots as her side. All were incredibly delicious (the feta crema was awesome) and our server was so kind and attentive, making for a great time! My only small complaint is that the space indoors is fairly small, which means tables were located incredibly close to one another (at times I felt like I was part of other peoples conversations). read more

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Walked in and immediately felt like they knew me. Had a fantastic experience of wine and food. Wish I had come in sooner.... Will be coming back to enjoy all they have to offer read more

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It was Ok. Not over the top. Not terrible. We did four of the small plates. A dessert and the olives. And the Maroon flight. Let me start with the features. They are Featuring the wines and flights, however the menu on the table was for the food with no information about the wines and flights. One had to scan the QR code for the details. The predetermined flights were a great idea. A suggestion. Change the process and the menu. Highlight the flights with the plates that would match up. We focused on the food and then picked the flight, because of the process. Now that I think about it, it's like picking the paint color and painting the room and then looking almost the furnishings you already own to see what matches. The olives warmed with Parmesan. Wanted a bit more flavor. Or something. The lamb balls were tasty. Slightly over cooked but good flavor. Paired nicely with the first wine of the flight. Mushroom polenta was flavorful. Squash ravioli was the best dish we had! Highly recommend. The salmon was good. The apple crisp was ok. Again. Not over the top. I enjoyed that they had the wine flights. It's a place to go when you want wine and then have food. Wanted for more. read more

This place is UH-MAZING. We had the deviled eggs to start. Then for our mains we had the creamy lemon shrimp pasta, the Chicken Marbella with roasted broccoli, and the Carciofi pasta, which was made with olives, capers, roasted tomatoes and artichokes. We all agreed that the broccoli was the star that stole the show. It was incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked. Even though dinner was very satisfying, we managed to split the challah bread pudding for dessert. All of the food was delicious and well executed. Finally, our server was attentive and had a nice balance of showing up to check on us at just the right moments. read more

This place is a great addition to the neighborhood! They have multiple types of wine flights and amazing food! Everything is seasoned to perfection! I came here on a Friday evening with a friend. We each ordered two different wine flights. My favorite was the first state red. Also, we had the barata for an appetizer. Unfortunately, we weren't able to add pesto to the Barada, the waiter did not want to ask the kitchen to do that. However, the barata was very good. I had the Carciofi pasta, which was pretty good, a little on the vinegary side, but still good. My friend ordered that shrimp pasta, which she loved, as well as the pasta with chicken and mushrooms. I will definitely be returning! read more

Just had the most wonderful early dinner sitting outside on the covered porch. Service was perfect- gave helpful recommendations, didn't push anything, and checked in the perfect amount. We had the burrata to start, had green beans, and split a deep dish veggie pizza. We tried their specialty cocktail (banana daiquiri I think), a wine flight, and then each got a glass. Veggies were delish, the deep dish pizza is no joke. It does take extra time to prepare so if you're going to order that, do it right away. It was a nice crunch on the crust with plenty of gooey cheese and veggies. I wasn't paying attention when we ordered, the veggie one doesn't have tomato sauce on it so keep that in mind. Would 10/10 recommend the deep dish though. Oh! And the little chocolate cup dessert, whatever you do, get it! It's small so even if you're full you can fit it. It's basically chocolate heaven- kind of like a mousse kind of like fudge, but all together dreamy. read more

Good food, and a nice atmosphere. Too bad they will bring the check and demand payment ASAP by sticking a PoS device on your face. On top of that, the check comes with a 20% tip included... I will tip, guys, but I like to be able to choose how much (you can choose the % for the *additional* tip, though!) Relax guys, don't rush your customers, and they will tip you well. No need to stick it down their throats. read more

I was so excited because I had read such great reviews about this place, but unfortunately, it was overwhelmingly mediocre. My boyfriend and I were sat in a dark corner where I was up against a wall, and the party next to us was so close that I was boxed in the whole time. Bad acoustics, too: we basically ate in silence because the volume of other conversations made it impossible to focus on each other. The menu is designed to share; however, this hardly works in practicality because the table is so small, causing us to constantly rearrange our plates. Kale salad was tasty, but incredibly salty. I also had the butternut squash ravioli, which was super salty as well. Service was lacking - nobody asked us if we wanted another round of drinks or if we wanted dessert. Usually we take our time at a nice dinner, but we were in and out of there in an hour. I will say that the portions were pretty large lol. read more

Me and the wife were served by Duane, let me tell you he was such a delight! Super pleasant and accommodating. I ordered the Bolganese and my wife ordered the porkchop and greenbeans. My Bolganese was super fresh, al dente and had just the right amount of spice. The wife's porkchop was super tender and the Festa sauce was on point! Having said that and despite all the positives, the chop was slightly undercooked in the center (it was thick). Duane was understanding and more than accomidating. Promptly took the plate, offered apologies, and returned with a completely new chop and greenbeans! Perfecto! Bartender even turned me on to a new wine while we waited and it was super good (vino Verde -Portugal). Despite the food snafu... I still offer 5 stars for the attitude and professionalism of the staff and overall experience. Well done!!!! read more

I was medium on trying this spot but wow!! I was surprised with how great the food was! We were able to grab a spot just walking in, but a reservation is probably the way to go...they filled up quickly. read more

How had I never heard of this place?? I stumbled upon this place when the restaurant we meant to try was unexpectedly closed, and this was the closest place that had availability. I loved everything about it--the service was kind, the food was delicious, and the space was cozy. This bolognese was so tasty and well-prepared, and super filling. I loved the Brussels sprouts, too, and the wine flight was great. And for the quality, the prices were amazing. If you somehow missed this spot like I did, definitely add it to your list--it's worth it! read more

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Really great wine bar with a solid collection of wine, food, and other drinks (the daiquiris are fantastic). In addition to the drinks, I was a big fan of their flatbread pizzas, which are quite large. I also loved the big, wrap-around patio, which is perfect for the upcoming fall. read more

Terrific neighborhood cozy spot with excellent drinks & food. Service was so friendly, and the environment is very warm and not at all noisy - perfect for really enjoying a conversation. The pasta is incredible! It's become a favorite for us in DC. read more

I found this last minute and it's a it's a cute spot for Italian food. I enjoyed the pizza, especially as a New Yorker. The mozzarella that comes with the pasta was also nice and creamy. Would come back if i'm the area and didn't have a preference to eat. read more

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They now serve brunch as well! Food was still excellent and the Bloody Mary's were incredible. read more

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I'd heard much about Etabli, and was excited to try it. The high point was absolutely our server Makenzie who was very attentive and gave great service (thank you!!) But the rest was very mediocre. The pasta was over-cooked, and the seafood pasta came with a heavy dose of cheese on top (I'm not a purist, but would prefer the choice). There was a lot of it and it was really bland and not-seasoned. The wine was so-so and the patio felt like a bare-bones bar terrace. The host/manager seemed generally disinterested. It sounds like the management recently changed, which makes sense. The prices are elevated, and (except for Makenzie!) the experience was disappointing. Little Red Hen across the street (at a similar price point) was full, and Etabli was empty - which tracks. read more

Came here for dinner with a few friends. We ordered a few appetizers (dates, crostini, burrata), two pizzas, and a couple of us also got the whole roasted branzino with some wood-fired veggies. The pros: The appetizers were great, and the branzino was really well-cooked - simply, just with garlic and lemon, but it was SO good. The wood-fired veggies were excellent - loved the sauce that came with the eggplant. The cons: The pizzas were just alright, and they were out of NY Strip very early on a Saturday night (first seating of the night), which we thought was a bit weird. And our server seemed a bit hot and cold - sometimes he was helpful and attentive, other times he seemed kind of curt and annoyed and like he wanted us to leave. These few things were the only things that put a bit of a damper on the night, but overall, this is a place I would try again. read more