I am obsessed with this place this restaurant I found on Instagram and it has just opened up last month replacing the former Masa 14. The decorations and designs are thoughtfully and tastefully laid out. The staff is extremely wonderful attentive and kind. The food came out looking so elegant it was almost difficult to eat. I loved their cocktails. I can't say enough good things about this place I can't wait to come back. If you can ask for a seat out on the rooftop it is certainly Instagram worthy. read more

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Julio took amazing care of my party tonight ! Will absolutely be coming back and can't wait to try more of the menu! read more

Gypsy Kitchen DC - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you're looking for great tapas and drinks in Washington, D.C., then look no further than Gypsy Kitchen. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant from the interior design to the beautifully plated food. It definitely feels like a bohemian escape. If you're an Aperol Spritz fan, then you will enjoy the Golden Hour Cocktail. It was fruity and refreshing, and the perfect drink to spark excitement for warmer weather. Since there were five of us, we decided to order multiple Small Plates to share beginning with the Hummus & Flatbread. The flatbread arrived at our table fresh out of the oven. We ended up ordering more flatbread to finish off the accompanying hummus. Next we indulged ourselves with the Beef Kebab, which was probably my favorite dish of the night. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. While the Crispy Chicken Briouat, Mushroom Toast, and Salmon Crudo were delicious, the serving sizes were smaller than some of the other Small Plates, and therefore more difficult to share amongst five people. The Salmon Crudo was probably my least favorite dish, as there were too many random ingredients included in the accompanying quinoa, including nuts and raisins, which I don't particularly enjoy in food. I liked the Smoked Duck Prosciutto, but I couldn't really taste the Orange & Turkish Coffee Flavors that it was supposedly cured in. The Crispy Cauliflower and Tirokroketes were favorites amongst my group, all of whom boasted about the Lemon Tahina. I'm giving Gypsy Kitchen 4-Stars because the restaurant was too dimly lit when we went for dinner, and depending on your appetite, the Small Dishes may not satisfy your hunger. Overall, it was a great experience, and I will definitely return the next time I'm in Washington, D.C. read more

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Overcharged my group by $10 each check back in February. Still haven't received any sort of email response from the business!

My husband and I made a quick reservation just to have a drink and appetizer. The hostess was very friendly and led us to a very cute seating area. The decor is so eclectic and the little touches of detail in the restaurant are beautiful. I loved the open kitchen. The staff all looked great in their uniforms and were so friendly. The only way I can describe their wine glasses are Olivia Pope esque lol. I can't wait to come back and have a full meal. This place looks like a cute date spot. read more

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We sat at the bar during dinner rush and the food was lovely. Several small plates are great for sharing with a group. read more

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flavors and prices are on point and you can usually get a table unlike everywhere else on 14th street for no reason whatsoever got a drink each - they were nice, but nothing special. then split 5 small plates. high key this was too much food - 4 small plates for two people (if you order similarly) is enough hummus + pita - nice fresh hummus with a hot pita. delicious melon/almond soup - lol i made us get this cause I was curious and sure enough it is a really refreshing melon+almond puree on top of cucumbers. awesome in the summer. cauliflower - 5 huge chunks of fried cauliflower with creamy sauce + raisins (?). tasted good, also super filling mushroom toast - exactly what you would think! if you like mushrooms you'll like this chicken kapama - maybe cause we were already so full, but this one wasn't as flavorful as the rest. it's a chicken thigh on top of some orzo. couldn't find any crispy potatoes $56 post tax+tip w/ 1 drink each and we have leftovers. would def come again read more

Went here for a birthday celebration. Tried a few dishes to share with the table and some of their specialty drinks. Presentation was a plus alongside some exceptional service, this place is a must try. Would visit again to try some other small plates and cocktails. read more

I loved this place! It was amazing and the manager helped my friend find her phone. The almond cake was AMAZING and the drinks were great. The vibe in there was great and so aesthetic. read more

Our server Drew was the goat, best dining experience I've had in months. He was a savant with the food and wine menu and made the meal an experience. read more

We've been to Gypsy kitchen a few times and always loved it. My husband has a dairy allergy, but they've always been able to accommodate. This time, there were very few options available. Our waiter told us that all the big plates could not be made without butter, the same with every substantial thing on the menu. The veggie dishes were laughably small (4 cauliflower florets for 15 dollars) and not that great. We spent over $140 and left hungry. We won't be back. read more

Great food. Service is lackluster after pandemic. Took my wife here for her birthday and decor is middle eastern North African andd DC the food was good, the service was just slow. It's just hard for dc to find servers that show up and aren't high or drunk. I have recommended the restaurant dishes and drinks to several colleagues and friends. Definitely a must try on 14th St NW. read more

The pita bread that comes with the hummus was SO fluffy and chewy at the same time. The fried halloumi could have been crispier, but it was still delicious! read more

Delicious food! Everything was tasty. I'd definitely go back to try other dishes in the future. Only disappointment was that it was my friend's bday and it seems like the waitress wanted to put a candle on the cake we ordered but the server just brought the cake to the table directly without handing to her (he did stop by the table looking very confused for a bit). Also, she mentioned that the dessert would be on the house but we actually still ended up being charged for it... which is fine, but no need to say that if that's not the case. But overall a good experience. read more

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Yes yes yes yes yes yes you need to go here! My husband and I went here for Friday night date night, first time just going off of reviews and we were completely blown away. The ambiance is perfect. Drinks are incredible. Food is great tasting and looks great too! We sat close to the bar area and Wesley behind the bar was extremely accommodating and friendly-gave us the BEST recommendations for drinks, what food to get and even how many small plates to order. For 2 people we ordered 5 small plates and that definitely filled us both up! Ulysses was a perfect server, outgoing, friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We will definitely return when we have people visiting in town. I Definitely recommend for a date night or a group of people! read more

Gypsy Kitchen DC - Cauliflower - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Drinks are good, Caroline was our server -- who was also good in her drink knowledge. The small plates and the service was good. Things that could have been better was table maintenance and telling us more about the menu. I was waiting more for an intro to the menu. Furthermore, if we are dropping 500 dollars on a dinner, I think she missed out on small things like resetting the table before dessert. Our table was a bit full and I prefer to eat dessert on a clean plate but I admit that may be overly critical. Worst thing that really soured our experience was that we saw a mouse next to our table. We told the manager, his response was "oh yeah, must had gotten in when we opened the windows." It was fine, we understand things happen. However, I would loved for the mouse to perhaps be gone, moved us to another table or just a bit more of an acknowledgement that it is not okay. The mouse kept being a distraction to our dinner. read more

For all of the newbies to DC this is a nice replacement to Masa 14. Similar to its predecessor, this place has great tapas. I ordered the mushroom bread, which was amazing! The falafel's were OK. The Labneh and flatbread was really really good! The drinks were also great! I ordered the Gap Year as well as the Hillternd. read more

Food was DELISH and came out fast, the ambiance was beautiful and the service was friendly. Great find!

The food, drinks, and service are ALWAYS 12/10. Anytime I have family or friends in town this is a restaurant I always try and take them to. Also, prices are reasonable for DC and the portions are pretty decent. Must order the Hummus bil lahme!!!! read more

I decided to visit Gypsy Kitchen after see some great promo on IG from either an influencer or a sponsored add, either way it worked because I definitely went for my girls night out. Upon walking in there is this strange kind of tight space between the two entry doors. Which creates a bit of a bottleneck when you're waiting a moment for your table and some else walks in. Once checked in I was sat almost immediately. Unfortunately, because it was super busy, we were sat under a staircase right near the register and bar which made it a tab bit loud and gave me a direct view of all the dirty glasses on the bar, but what my seat lacked in noise control and good views was made up for with a great hostess. Alayna (I hope I spelled that right) was our server that evening, she was absolutely amazing and adorable. She was attentive, and regularly gave updates on our food - especially on the items that were taking a bit longer than normal. I tried quite a few items on the menu that were tasty, but my favorite items were my glass of Monestiers - Syrah and the Grilled Flat Iron. My overall experience was good. I will for sure return for their upstairs space that looks super cute and of course another glass of wine. Cheers! read more

My friends and I had a wonderful experience. The decor and atmosphere/ambiance was great. We sat on the rooftop. The food and the drinks were delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

Gypsy Kitchen DC - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is overall really good. We came without reservation and sat at the upper level bar. Very vibrant atmosphere on Saturday night which is nice. Had two gypsy dragon drinks and shared one hummus bel lahmeh for snack. Really exquisite. I will cone here again. read more

Gypsy Kitchen DC - Hummus bel lahmeh with gypsy dragon drink - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This restaurant made my whole heart sing to the shingles baby!!! First of the all the location is just perfect! The vibe is urban chic! Everyone at the tables and the bar are having an awesome time. The service was top notch and attentive. Hands down they have this small plate thing down to a T! My favs were the Hummus bill Lahme- devoured in 0 seconds flat! The mushroom toast was the best savory pop in my mouth! The Gambas and salted potatoes are also a must try! The Tirokroketes were fabulous! The roasted beet salad was beyond tasty! The presentation was succinct and the cocktails are so disrespectfully good! I don't have pics , but visit the website it is spot on! Love this place! read more

There's really not much not to love about this restaurant. The service is great, the food is amazing and their patio is one of my favorite spots in that neighborhood. I visited twice, once for a date and once with friends and it was perfect for both occasions! read more

I tried a few of the small plates and I loved them. Fantastic cocktails too. Highly recommend!

Wow, what a great place to dine. Food is delicious and comes out quickly. Hummus and flatbread were delicious and fresh. The hummus is a bit on the salty side, but that was fine. Chicken kapama was our favorite. Great texture and flavor (maybe a little spicy), and the chicken was so tender. Cheeseboard was yummy. Charred rapini, we wouldn't order again. The texture was more like steamed rapini, and the flavor was like eating velveeta cheese with a bitter vegetable. Loukoumades was delicious and fresh with great texture, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside like a yeast doughnut. Honey roasted carrots were good. The place is also alive with diners. The patio space is lovely with good air circulation and fans running. We went on a weekday night and didn't need a reservation for the patio, but I imagine one would be needed for a weekend night. Music on the patio is a bit louder than other restaurants but not loud enough where I would have to shout. read more

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Excellent! A very cool atmosphere, great service and even better food! Highlights were the hummus b'lahme, duck prosciutto and cauliflower. We were too full for an entree, but I would love to go back and try one and sit outside on their rooftop! read more

The food was so delicious i went their for brunch it was sooo tiny loved it my favorite place for sure

Very beautiful restaurant. The food was not what I was expecting. The plates I ordered were lacking in flavor which was slightly disappointing. It's a great spot to bring a bigger group of people however I'm not sure I would go solely for the food. read more

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I came here for restaurant week and let me tell you, extremely filling. I was full by the time I reached the entree. Usually restaurant week menus are very limited and give you sample sizes, but I over ate. Their flat bread I couldn't get enough of. Service was excellent, very attentive, and the ambiance was superb. I will definitely be back to try their main menu. Their drinks were also very good. read more

Gypsy Kitchen DC - Lamb dish - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent service. Great vibes inside. And really yummy food. Order tapas style and share with the table for the best experience.

Good Charcuterie, the smoke duck was spectacular with the pita bread. We also order the grill flat iron with curry Lebanese cuscus. The shank was very soft and good!!!! read more

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So good and unique. We did all appetizers and can't say enough good things about the fresh and interesting dishes, great service and beautiful rooftop. read more

Perfect location and great for outside seating and people watching! Everything is small and shareable, which is fun if you have a group that's ready to try things. The mushroom toast and cauliflower are my top dishes that you can't live without. Most plates are pretty small and come with 3 bites, so keep that in mind when ordering (as shown in photos). read more

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Walking into the new Gypsy Kitchen is like walking through a chic restaurant overlooking the eastern Mediterranean. The aroma of grilled meats, fresh citrus, za'atar, and other spices fill the decorative spacing. When reviewing a place with middle eastern cuisine, ordering the Hummus is a must as any chef knows this is a key staple. I'm happy to say that the Hummus and Flatbread dish was great. The tahini and shelled chick peas were blended into a creamy and refreshing dish topped with sunflowers and pesto. I wouldn't call side flatbread, rather a freshly grilled pita slathered in za'atar. This time we enjoyed a sampling of the small plates: Chicken Briouat, Foraged Mushroom Toast, and the Lamb Moussaka. The food was great, but in my opinion the headline here is the aesthetic. The rooftop oozes atmosphere and vibe... can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. read more

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I'm disappointed. My sister has celiac's and took every precaution to ensure that the food was celiac-friendly. She even called in advance and emailed the head chef. They advertise as being gluten-free, but they don't have seperate fryers to separate gluten-contaminated from non-gluten-contaminated food. She still suffered from celiac contamination. She did comment that their staff and manager were very attentive and attempted to accommodate her needs. However, the structural support to facilitate a gluten-free meal was not possible even though it was advertised as such. The service was very good. However, we hope that a separate fryer will be installed so they can make good on their gluten free promise. read more

Their brunch is so yummy!! It's tapas style so we shared a bunch but it was very cool and trendy inside. I've also been for dinner and really enjoyed it, but not as much as brunch. read more

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I wanted to like this place so bad, but there were too many factors that played against them in the end. First off, I didn't appreciate getting seated right by the entrance to the kitchen when there were plenty of other two-seater tables available. And when asked to be moved, I was told I'd need to take it up with the host who was downstairs. Secondly, the food was subpar. I would not recommend going to their dinner service unless you're craving something specific on their menu. Your options are very limited, and there's no guarantee that your food will be seasoned well. The lamb ribs had almost no flavor. However, with that said, the crispy cauliflower was the saving grace of the night. I'm just reluctant to order anything with meat. Lastly, the service was abysmal. I waited nearly 10 minutes before I was offered any water. Often times, the server was no where to be found. She took the order for more drinks, put in the order so that we would be charged, and never made them, although we saw her behind the bar making drinks for other tables. (Thankfully, it was corrected before we paid). To be fair, I noticed that GK is hiring at the moment so maybe they are short staffed. So, it seemed as though she was stretched way too thin. Nonetheless, the experience was not worth it. I probably won't be returning for their dinner service. read more

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Gypsy Kitchen has a great location and lovely outdoor deck, and a great concept--- but other than that, its all so underwhelming, which is surprising because the ingredients and menu items all sound amazing, and yet... it's like well plated middle eastern food that is all done better at a hole in the wall-- the only real stand out was the cauliflower. Other than that, from hummus with meat to lebneh, to a village salad, to beef kabob, to crudo nothing felt so special as to justify the price tag. a total bummer because it has all the elements to make it exceptional. read more

My boyfriend and I dropped by here for our anniversary dinner and it was spectacular! We were lucky enough to be out on the rooftop patio and got a beautiful sunset while we enjoyed our meal. The service was amazing and the food was even better! The cauliflower and carrots were definitely our two favorites though! read more