Came here for brunch on a Saturday. Not sure as to why open a Michelle star restaurant with missing ingredients to make the popular Chicken waffle. Therefore I had the Waguy burger which I was not impressed I guess I should have gone to McDonald's for a better burger. Other dishes we had was the Middle Eastern Benedict which was ok. read more

Exquisite brunch with delightful ambiance. We had the mussels, chicken n waffles, and lobster omelette. The mussels and chicken n waffles were a 10/10. The lobster omelet was a hard pass. Didn't look or taste like eggs and contained very little lobster. Nice concept for the adventurous but pales in comparison to the flavor and enjoyment from other dishes. Service was very pleasant and attentive. I would definitely go back! read more

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We did the full experience and it was awesome! Had so much fun, food was great, and our server was the best! read more

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This is my girlfriend and I's favorite restaurant in the city. A good mix of creative yet familiar flavors. Great quality ingredients and execution. Pictured below is our second time dining at Imperfecto, we got the tasting menu, but the filet with truffle and brioche entree is not pictured. Imperfecto's filet is one of my gf's favorite steak dishes. This second time around was not as great as the first, if it was possible to give a 4.3-4.5 star rating this time around that would be the most accurate review. The uni pasta was a bit on the sour side and didn't rise to expectations. My gf's filet (not pictured) was a bit over cooked although mine was perfect and tender. Everything else was solid. The wines by the glass were great, the cocktails some of the best in town, and the mussel appetizer (a bit out of frame) had a charcoal pastry shell that paired really well and was quite clever. read more

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This is probably one of the best meals I've ever had and certainly the best michelin star one. I've been to a few now and this one hits it out of the park. My family and I did the Michelin star experience. It was certainly expensive, but well worth it. We had around 10 courses. Given, each were only a few bites, but it was still a substantial amount of food. We also did the wine pairings and, yes, you also get the same number of glasses of wine! Between cocktails, the preset menu, wine, gratuity, and tax, it came to $650pp. Would definitely recommend. I look forward to coming back here for a regular dinner. read more

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I visited Imperfecto during the week with two friends to celebrate a birthday and I walked in with high expectations after having an incredible meal at Seven Reasons a few months ago. Right away the vibe is definitely fanicer at Imperfecto and one friend described it as feeling "Miami-like" and I couldn't agree more. There is a large, nice patio out front (though I suspect it can be quite loud with traffic) but we sat inside as a spacious table with very comfortable chairs. The staff was very attentive....almost too attentive? It was yet another restaurant in DC where if you put your fork down for a second to have a conversation multiple staff members will come by attempting to take away your plate, even if there is a substantial amount of food still on it. But as much as they were trying to clear our not-yet-finished plates, when we had empty glasses and dishes, no one came to grab them. It was just odd. We also had an interesting experience with the sommelier. I started with a glass of red wine and when we scanned the wine list to find a bottle of something comparable, everything was a bit higher ($200+) than we would like to spend. The sommelier came over and I explained that we enjoyed the first glass but were looking for something in a lower price range. He said it's policy to never say prices out loud but said he had an off-menu Napa cabernet that sounded like what we wanted and pointed to a price on the menu and said, it's comparable to this. He pointed at a bottle for $150 and it ended up being $180 which doesn't feel "comparable" to me. (But the wine was really good). The food was delicious. We decided to share a few things from the first two courses and then order our own entrees. We started with the tuna tartare, ravioli, burrata and moussaka cigars and each dish was phenomenal, such an incredible mix of flavors. The burrata was served with pink pineapple, which was very unique! For our main courses, two of us had the lamb and the other the pork tenderloin. I could have eaten two more servings of the lamb and potatoes as the meat was fall off the bone (even though there was no bone) tender and the potatoes were so light and smooth. We also had the seven sorbets and the eclair for dessert (with a candle in the eclair for our friend!) and they were both very good. It was fun tasting the sorbets and remembering which was which and the eclair was a combination of so many strong flavors and yet it all worked. It was a wonderful meal but I'm not sure it's really "my scene" and I feel like the restaurant felt the same way about me! I would definitely go back to Seven Reasons but probably won't return to Imperfecto. read more

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1 star Michelin restaurant with great service and food. Our server was wonderful and provided good recommendations for our party. Our table was great and felt private in a semi circle booth/table. My favorite was the burrata and eclair read more

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I dined on a Friday with a companion and enjoyed the experience as a whole. While I wanted to give a higher star review, I did feel as though once our server realized we weren't doing the tasting menu or the more expensive menu options, the service drastically decreased. The server was less attentive as the night went on and I felt a little judged for not spending more than $200 on a dinner for two. I noticed they offered purse hangers to the women at the tables around me but never offered it to me - I had my bag on the floor by my feet. Food wise, we ordered the burrata, the falafel, the truffle pasta, the squid ink risotto, the lamb terrine, and a chocolate type dessert. I did enjoy everything but wished they gave us more pita for the burrata...we had one TINY pita to split and it would've been nice to get more. Wish I could give a 3.5. read more

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First off the food was amazing. Our waiter Fernando made sure I had some of the best service I have ever had in my life. He made sure we were comfortable and very well taken care of. The pace of the meal was perfect, I didn't feel rushed at all but at the same time I didn't feel as if I was waiting for my food forever. Everything was great but big shoutout to Fernando he definitely made everything better. read more

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We were a party of six and our table was in the middle of the room - which worked out nicely for us. The maitre de was welcoming and our waiter very engaging and attentive. The food selection is broad and fairly priced. Wine selection was what we expected - which is to say, good options. Our food was nicely presented on the plate, from the civeche to the risotto to the branzino it was all well prepared and delicious. As the evening wore on the crowd built but never was too loud. All-in-all, Imperfecto met our expectations. Highly recommend. read more

Food was good, service meh. Disappointed for a Michelin starred restaurant. One thing that's really inappropriate about the operation is that they charge you a reservation deposit when booking, but the deposit was not refunded or applied to the bill unless you remember to ask later. And the refund is less than the actual deposit paid due to the reservation system they use charge an additional fee. So you may be overcharged unless you remember to ask for the deposit back. Never experienced this anywhere including Michelin 3 star restaurants. Restaurants may charge an initial deposit or place a deposit hold on the credit card, but those are automatically applied to the bill at the end of the meal or removed from the credit card completely afterwards. read more

Just a few short days before New Years Eve I get a call that says "if you want to keep your reservation that you made a long time ago you'll need to be ready to pay $260 pp for the tasting menu + drinks + tip". I had to cancel my reservation as I was not prepared to pay $700+ for dinner on NYE AND we had tickets to a show and couldn't stay for a multi course menu. Shaking my head - seriously? You couldn't figure out you wanted to do a tasting menu more than 3 days before NYE AND you're willing to leave people in a total lurch for the evening? That just sucks. All to say, this review is for service and not food. read more

Cocktails ~ The Gift which was pretty delicious ~ Pamplona which was not so great but I'm not a huge fan of mezcal Dinner - The Lamb Terrin was pretty good and it melted in my mouth - The Duck Magret it was okay not bad but not great Dessert ~ The Golden Pear was decent pretty okay ~ Ferrari, Brut Rosé for me b/c I'm not a hugh fan of sweets I'm more of a champagne for dessert kinda gal Overall I'd come back because the service was on point and my food and drink was good, lol. Just fyi Imperfecto is a Michelin Star restaurant so plan to drop a pretty penny here but they are much more affordable than the others. read more

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I went to Imperfecto with a group for my birthday and it did not disappoint. We ordered from the a la carte menu and the 5 of us ordered different items so as to try as much of the menu as possible. Everything and I mean everything was absolutely delicious. The Aladdin Burrata, Ceviche, Apple Risotto & Scallop, Duck Magret, and Lamb Terrine were my faves. I'm usually not a fan of duck but wow it was a real treat here. The Burrata, Ceviche and Lamb for me really exemplified the fusion of Latin and Mediterranean cuisine this place is known for. The plates look small but don't be fooled. It's packed with deliciousness and is super filling. The service was impeccable too. Our server, Douglas, was a gem, super informative and gave great recommendations. A perfect evening and overall unique and delicious experience. I will definitely be coming here again! read more

Excellent service and food. Came for an anniversary dinner and were not disappointed. The mousakka "cigar" and tagliolini were particularly good. If you can get a booth at the back, you are pretty isolated sound-wise, which is nice. read more

This restaurant wants to have a high end tasting menu and it can't deliver on that. Went on a Monday night and we ordered the $175 tasting menu and the $135 wine pairing. We ordered a couple of extras a la carte so the bill came to $793 plus tip - over $900 with tip. The food was just not that great. It was certainly edible but we weren't served anything that was exceptionally tasty or warranted the price. I've had other tasting menus where each new course was a new delight. At Imperfecto, each new course felt like another plate of mediocre food. The service was also hit or miss. If I had paid $100 a head I would have been perfectly satisfied but there's no way that meal was worth $400 a head. For the same money, I could have gone to Little Pearl and had an amazing dining experience instead of something that was just meh. read more

Perfect Imperfecto Imperfecto had all the right ingredients: a stellar menu, wonderful service, a energetic ambiance, and dishes that were novel and delicious The crowd may be the power and business set but we never felt out of place or unwelcome as tourists Our servers recommendation and guidance throughout the meal was spot-on and everything was Will definitely be one of the pricier meals of our trip but already one of the best as well Moussaka Cigar $22 ~ phyllo dough, smoked eggplant, ground lamb, pine nuts, goat-manchego cheese cream / Aladdin Burrata $27 ~ tamarind hummus, crispy lentil tabbouleh, apple compote / Truffle Tagliolini $28 ~ homemade pasta, sweet cream, asparagus, pecorino, truffle / Tiger Prawns a la Diablo $29 ~ lemon-butter sauce, Imperfecto Cholula, house-made sourdough / Duck Magret $47 ~ dry-aged duck breast, Phoenician rice, celery root purée, tangerine emulsion, long pepper purée / Lamb Terrine $50 ~ Robuchon's pomme purée, red cabbage confit, lamb jus, truffle / Seven Sorbets $9 ~ Tangerine, pink pineapple, Fragosika-grappa, black tea-white peach, blackberry-rosemary, green apple-vanilla, Sicilian lemon / Imperfecto Eclair $15 ~ Mascarpone mocha cream, cofee anglaise, orange jelly, crushed hazelnut Imperfecto (Washington, DC) Imperfecto accepts all credit cards and is indoor dining only. read more

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Best dinner I have ever had in my life. The community chef's table is incredible! We got there early for our reservation, and the host seated us closest to the chef side of the table. So lucky! From the community table, you can watch the chef prepare and garnish the dishes. Since we were a bit early, we had cocktails at the bar prior to being seated. Both cocktails were delicious. The bartender really put a lot of steps into making the drinks. Now let's talk about the dinner. You start off with a delicious little creamy zucchini soup. I loved it. The next thing we had was an interesting tomato wafer with a creamy cauliflower filling. The server tells a little anecdote about the origins of every dish. And the dishes just keep coming until you are so full! I highly recommend doing the wine pairings! We loved the selection, and some of the most fun is tasting the unique combinations of the wine and food. Our favorite stand-out dishes were the salted fish with avocado and the American wagyu. We were in heaven with every bite. We also had so much fun watching the chef torch the fish table-side. The desserts were all amazing. I loved the sorbet in the white rock dish the best. The whole experience was fantastic. We were raving about the food and the service. This is a very expensive dining experience but we felt it was worth it. read more

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We went here for our 4 year anniversary as our first Michelin experience! All in all the food was really good. I had the Moussaka Cigars, the Cacio e Pepe Risotto l, and the Duck. I'd say the duck was by far my favorite. The food all tasted great, though I kind of wish the plating was a little better (especially the cigars). The duck had the best plating of all our dishes. The service staff was top notch and everyone was very friendly and attentive. They provided us some glasses of champagne for our occasion which was really appreciated. The setting was modern, a little cold, but overall pretty nice. read more

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I HAD to return again. I didn't do this place justice with my prior review... so here we go... I emailed ahead of my reservation with special requests and Eric (manager) was prompt in his responses and my accommodations were honored.....very professional Going back to the food... I did the chefs tasting menu. I'm reviewing after every meal. The course started with a terrific amuse bouche followed by tuna tartare... this was as good as the salmon tartare they served last month... though I give the salmon tartare a slight edge. The meal was Served with a great crunchy tortilla. Next up is.... Sweet potato and Labneh... just come and eat it! I nearly licked the labneh off the plate... not a single crispy quinoa grain was left behind lol... Truffle TAGLIOLINI!!!! Must have! Must try! I'll just stop there. This was not part of the tasting menu, I've heard it was delightful so I added it on Next was the branzino which was perfectly cooked. The cubes on the plate are either plantains or eggplant? I wasn't clear BUT it doesn't matter because it was the best thing I had all night! Rabbit rice was next. Portion was nice! Sorry about the picture... I was rushing to eat it and I didn't get a good picture :( ugh Finally dessert time. (I left the picture of the ricotta brûlée from my last visit ... just because) Started with a "palate cleanser" sorbet - bring it on! The golden pear : THE perfect ending to my meal. I was annoyed they picked up my plate haha. Again I'm perplexed why people gave some negative reviews. The food was GREAT. Service was even better! read more

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The pace of the tasting was too slow. Whole dinner took four hours and there wasn't even a lot of food. More of the time was spent waiting. The biggest surprise was the mandatory 22% tipping which didn't match with the slow and average service. read more

The service here is top-notch. They are very attentive and careful. Food is of course is even more impressive. I have to say their filet mignon was my favorite. It came out a bit too rare for me, but it was still very tasty. Definitely recommend for a nice outing! read more

I really like the simple clean look of the restaurant. My dishes were delicious though a bit on the pricy side. read more

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Pros: *lots of taste in their small portioned menu items *the duck meat thing was delicious Cons: *watery weak old fashioned cocktails, not worth the $18, and couldn't taste the honey in it *overpriced. The "entrees" upcharge isn't worth the sole fact that it's a Michelin star restaurant *dessert portions are tiny *falafels are dry like sandpaper and lacking flavor *the waiter lied about having bread to serve while there was clearly bread on other tables. A weird thing to not have bread (given what they're charging), let along to lie about it Wouldn't go back. Nothing special here read more

Imperfecto has deservedly earned its Michelin star. Virtually everything about this restaurant is top-notch, from its ambiance to its service to its food. I went with a friend for their birthday and called ahead to have glasses champagne delivered to our table upon our arrival (which happened and was delicious) and a special birthday dessert (which they also provided). The ambiance is classy and not over-the-top, with ample natural light, wood paneling, and medium artificial lighting. Our table was ready upon our rival and the hostess treated us with the utmost courtesy. Our server gave us top-notch service, explaining the menu, sharing his favorite dishes, asking us about any dietary needs and restrictions, accommodating those needs, answering our questions and giving us the right amount of time to look over the menu. The menu changes regularly, so the dishes I describe below may not be on the menu even three months from now. My friend and I decided to order a la carte, which was cheaper and ultimately more satisfying than doing the $150 per person chef prix fixe. We ordered and shared three first course dishes, two second course dishes, one main, and a dessert, all vegetarian or pescatarian: First course: I'd order all these dishes again Falafel: I've had a lot of falafel and this was the best I've had outside the Middle East. The balls were appropriately fried and crispy on the outside, with a soft, rich green interior. The sumac, cardamom, and tahini elevated this falafel and showed that this street food can be turned into fine dining. The accompanying pita was soft yet firm enough to hold the falafel balls and tahini; I would have liked an additional small pita so two people could each have a full one. Aladdin Burrata: A delicious dish overall. The burrata was creamy and rich, and the crispy lentils were well-cooked and provided a unique texture and crunch that well-complemented the burrata. My only critiques were that the tamarind hummus was extremely salty to the point of being unenjoyable and the apple compote wasn't the right fruit to pair with this dish. Tuna Tartare: The blue tortillas were unique and provided an excellent crunchy base for the tartare. All the dish elements worked in harmony; the tuna was perfectly cooked (rare), the garlic and peppers provided the right amount of heat, the lime added a burst of acidity, and the trout caviar was another different element and texture. Second course: These dishes were fine but wouldn't order again Leek and Artichoke: This dish didn't work for me. The cooked leek had a poor texture, the tomatillo didn't complement the dish particularly well, and the artichoke puree didn't add anything. Truffle Tagliolini: A solid pasta dish but nothing special and borderline Michelin-caliber creation. The cheeses were good, the asparagus properly cooked, and the sweet corn puree novel when paired with the other ingredients. However, this dish tried to do too much and stretched Imperfecto's Latin American/Mediterranean fusion too far. Third Course: Well-executed, presented, and composed. Sweet Potato and Labneh: While seemingly simple-sounding, this dish was anything but. The potato was nixtamalized, which I'd previously only seen on cooking shows and is normally used for corn, which is extremely innovative and the type of experience worthy of a Michelin star. I've also never had crispy quinoa and that element added a nice crunch. The labneh with sumac provides an elevated, delicious take on the classic baked potato with sour cream and was outstanding. Dessert: Unique and outstanding Epicurious Cacao: This dessert was a notable and high-class take on a combination of desserts: "Dirt n Worms," s'mores, and ice cream/cookies. The white chocolate ice cream was hit with some sort of smoky flavor that made it taste like a s'more, which was a delightful and delicious surprise. The cacao nibs provided a crunch and delicious chocolaty element, and the other chocolate elements including the cookies provided additional phenomenal chocolate flavors. While the plantain didn't add anything, it didn't detract from it either. My friend and I ordered the lemon gel on the side which was the right call, as that flavor didn't mesh with the rest of the dish. Even for a Michelin star restaurant, Imperfecto is on the expensive side. Depending what you order, expect to pay $110-$200 per person. However, Imperfecto is worth every penny I paid and would highly recommend for your next (very) special occasion. read more

My fiance and I dined at the Chef's Table at Imperfecto to celebrate my birthday and had a great experience. It was a little weird to be seated at a long table with other random Chef's Table diners so if you're looking for a very private dining experience, the Chef's Table is probably not for you. Service, as expected, was impeccable from start to end. Our main waiter made sure to explain every dish and was very personable. The food was fantastic! You get a series of small courses (9 savory, 4 desserts) but they add up quickly. I was so full by the end of the night I couldn't even finish some of my dessert courses. The highlights of the meal for me were the spot prawn, foie gras/duck, and the wagyu. Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavors of each dish were complex yet complementary. Some of the dishes are very rich, especially the meat entrees towards the end. The desserts were amazing, I particularly loved the Cloud dessert that had passionfruit foam and pistachio ice cream. It was also really cool being able to watch Chef Enrique in action. Overall, I would recommend the Chef's Table experience for a special occasion. read more

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For a restaurant called "Imperfecto", you'd think that the dishes would be a little more imperfect... In fact, I had one of the most pleasant brunch experiences I've had in a while. When you see avocado toast on the menu for $28, your gut instinct is one of outrage. But I ordered this dish after seeing the ingredients, thinking the octopus atop the toasted focaccia would be a surprise flavor hit. I wasn't wrong. This was, by far, the best avocado toast I've had in my life. My dining partner felt the same way. 5/5. My partner ordered the Spanish sandwich which he graciously split with me. This was another flavor bomb. A super savory sandwich that didn't leave you feeling heavy, but left you wanting more and more with each sequential bite. The ham was a lot like prosciutto (and maybe it was), and the truffly sauce added a nice moist layer to the crunch of the bread. Incredible texture. 5/5. The desserts were fantastic, my favorite being the ricotta brûlée. I'm always impressed by dishes that can pull off flowery flavorless (and that look as good as this brûlée). It's a very sweet dish, but I didn't find it too overwhelming or filling. I will say, if I hadn't read the menu prior, I wouldn't have noticed the ricotta. So if you're looking for ricotta flavor, you may be disappointed, but I was totally fine with the overall dish. 5/5. The mango tart was beautiful and more creamy than it was tart. This was a little unexpected for me, but again, a tasty dessert. The crust was actually my favorite part--buttery and smooth, it was an excellent crunchy complement to the milky mango interior. 4/5. read more

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My friends and I had been DYING to go to Imperfecto and after much wait, we had an AMAZING dinner. I was absolutely taken by the gorgeous ambiance and modern decor. I had never been to any of Enrique Limardo's spots and was so impressed as soon as I walked in. I was greeted by insanely attentive and warm staff and who were SO nice about me getting there earlier than my reservation time. Me friends and I decided not to do the chef's choice menu but ended up sharing 7 courses we chose which I cannot recommend enough. We kicked off our incredible meal with their amuse bouche which was absolutely delicious: a very light creamy soup that opened out palette. The menu has three different sections and we were advised to choose one per person per sections. Since we didn't quite like all the sections the same we chose to mix and match. We started off with the Moussaka Cigar, the Burrata and the Shrimp. I would advise that if you do not love onions to be careful with the tabouleh the burrata comes on top of, the burrata was FANTASTIC but I could not eat the lentil tabouleh. The Moussakas were crisp and delicious, meanwhile the shrimp were perfectly size and seasoned and the sauce was *chefs kiss* although a little spice. The next part of our meal consisted of all the entrées. By a landslide the braised lamb was our favorite dish of the night and the truffles and mashed potatoes were the perfect pairing. It is without a doubt a must-order and it would be a heavy mistake to not order. The rest of our entrées were good but not as amazing. The mushroom mole came with a yummy plantain-y cake.The truffle tagliatelle was disappointing and had EVERYTHING to be a great dish but unfortunately it fell very short of our expectations. I'm not a huge cauliflower lover but my friends were big fans especially the man sauce. To finish off we got two FANTASTIC desserts. The epicurious cacao was rich and filled with a variety of different flavors while the ricotta brûlée was like and fresh - two amazing options. As the cherry on top of this amazing, Imperfecto gave us some delicious chocolates to have at the end and to take home. All in all a great experience and 10/10 recommend. read more

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Stellar dining experience! The service was very attentive and professional. The ambiance is gorgeous and elegant. The food was delicious! I had several things for the first time during our meal. Including suckling pig! read more

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When I think of DC chic I think of this type of ambiance. That's what the five stars are for, the service and general classy feel of Imperfecto! The brunch menu is about ten items. We started with the salmon carpaccio. It was interesting as the salmon was smoked, like lox. Came in a beautiful flower presentation with some charred lettuce and maybe Parmesan garnishes? This dish was good, not great to my personal taste. But If you liked smoked fish, give It a try. Then my friend and I both ordered the mussels and frites. This dish was great! I wish I had known how big the serving is so we could have shared though. Definitely a sharing size. Came with delicious breaded type seasoned fries. Overall if I'm in the area, I would come back here! read more

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The atmosphere and service were amazing. You are greeted with a welcome soup, which almost taste like split pea? My wife and I ordered the lamb meal, a truffle pasta, falafel and a few other small items. The food was OK, but once again the service made up for it. We got away with three small dishes, a medium and main dish to share. It's smaller portions, so we left satisfied but not full. The biggest expense was the drinks. If you want a foodie experience, it's OK. Great for atmosphere on a date night. read more

We had brunch here today and overall, if was quite good and worth returning to. They have a limited but creative menu, but don't bother asking if they can do anything off menu for kids (it was a firm "No."). We ended up ordering our daughter the brioche with gianduja chocolate and orange custard and it was thankfully a heavenly proxy for a kid's brunch entree. As for mine, I had the fried chicken with corn pancakes. The chicken was a bit dry as were the pancakes but the peppery guajillo sauce generally remedied that but not quite. My wife's cauliflower and asparagus salad was quite flavorful and the tangerine dressing was a nice accent. So ultimately an imperfect meal at Imperfecto but still worth it overall and justified a return visit in the future. read more

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Very expensive, very stuffy clientele. Food is alright, it's nothing earth shattering. Cocktails were pretty decent. I'd say if you're looking for a semi romantic setting for a fancy dinner for a date it's a good choice but overall if you're looking for a foodie experience it's kind of sterile and and a bit disappointing. read more

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Food was solid, some dishes were great (the burrata was a crowd pleaser for sure in terms of both taste and texture). Some dishes were fine, nothing to write home about. However, the junk fees are ridiculous. There is a 5% service fee that is explicitly not the tip. And then there's a 2% digital payment fee if you use the QR code that only pops up at the end of the transaction. Please just build these fees into the menu prices. read more

Imperfecto is everything you'd expect from a 1 star Michelin. The food was delectable and the service was exceptional (shout out to Alex P!). I've been to its sister restaurant, Seven Reasons (before it became really popular), and although the food was good, it was nothing to write home about. Imperfecto, however, is definitely worth a visit (note that I went for dinner and can't comment on their brunch options). If you go for dinner, I recommend you get the Chef's Tasting. It's $150 and you get five dishes (four from the à la carte menu plus an extra dessert). My tasting menu had the salmon tartare, the sweet potato, the squid ink risotto, and the lamb. It's hard for me to pick a favorite as they were all really good, but the one I liked the least was the salmon. It was a bit too salty for my tastes. The sweet potato had a nice crunch (who would've thought quinoa could be crunchy), and the risotto and lamb were so creamy and delicious. The dessert was really good too! It was like a tiramasu. In addition to these five dishes, I was also given two amuse bouches (zucchini soup and clam brioche), an apple-peach(?) intermezzo, and some chocolate at the end of the meal. For cocktails, I had a glass of rose, the pisco sour, and a non-alcoholic drink. All of the portions were pretty small, but I left full. It's nice that they space out the dishes so you have some time to digest between courses. I highly recommend Imperfecto! read more

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I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars because of Armando which is the restaurant manager and there was another manager with a long beard. I have a support dog, I called ahead prior to scheduling and asked if it was okay to bring my dog. The person on the other end said yes as long as we're sitting outside, which we were. Fast forward to day of. We got there and was met by stoic and rude hostesses. One of the hostess came out (a middle aged woman) and began asking for paperwork to prove he's a support dog. I told her it was illegal for her to ask me for paperwork under the Disability Cares Act! I proceeded to tell them I called ahead of time and was told it was okay to bring him. So was very confused by their lack of knowledge on how to handle the situation. She then proceeds to say "if we let everyone show up with their 'support' dog then people are going to want to bring their German Shepard and it could bite people". Shocked doesn't even begin to describe her distasteful, irreverence and nasty behavior. She goes inside, sends another younger girl out and the girl was getting ready to seat us, she walks us to the very end/back of the patio... away from everyone. I asked why she's sitting us here and she said "to be away from everyone because your dog is big and because we need to make way for our servers to walk". At this point, it was straight up disrespectful and discriminatory. So I told her I no longer wanted to dine with them and wanted my refund. She said I needed to speak with her manager and I said sure, she got her manager and to my surprise he was very warm and nice. Armando apologized and got us seated where we wanted to. He also brought us complimentary champagne and made the experience a better one. He checked in on us several times during the night and made sure we were taken care of. So thank you very much Armando. The food was absolutely amazing. I think everything was perfectly portioned. These appetizing dishes were prepared with great care and attention to detail. The presentation and the taste were both perfect. read more

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Fantastic!! Will definitely be back. The service, open kitchen concept and extraordinary dishes make it a perfectly Imperfecto experience.

Food and service were outstanding, cocktails were very well executed. We were sat next to chefs table but chose to go a la carte instead.

Had a very average experience here - don't go thinking you'll get something remotely close to seven reasons. It's a fancy nice big open space, the bar is cool and that's about where the positives stop for me. Stuffy atmosphere, extremely slow service (our meal was over 3 hours long), and food is mostly unmemorable. We sat at 745, didn't have drinks until 830 at least (they also didn't give us dinner menus until then), so amouse bouche came to the table at 9. Then there were at least 15-20 minutes between "courses". Service was weird - they'd bring plates, take some plates, bus half the table between courses, water refills were inconsistent. At one point the runner dropped all the dishes off and we sat there waiting for someone to come tell us what they were (we assumed there was more coming) - our server wasn't around so someone randomly stopped by after noticing us sitting around looking at the food. Just weird mishaps that you shouldn't experience from a place like this, but I get it it's still new. Our server explained everything in excruciating detail. I'm sorry, as much as I like to know the backstory and every ingredient in a dish, please give me the abbreviated version when you drop 6 plates at the table and proceed to spend 5 minutes talking about them while the food gets cold. Also do people really need a 5 minute explanation on what a tasting menu is? We ordered the entire menu. From that, the only dish I really enjoyed was the cauliflower. Everything else maybe had a component, sauce or ingredient that was done well, but the plates as a whole weren't good. Lots of undersalting, oversalting, flavors that didn't quite work well together, overcooked meats, etc. The octopus is so good at seven reasons but somehow it was squishy on one side while overly charred/salty on the other - not great on the palate. The branzino was flavorless and the olive tapenade was not good (and there was so much on the plate). The lamb was dry and salty. Multiple people at our table thought the steak reminded them of "wedding steak", and the onion "carbonara" was just cheesy onions. Chicken was lackluster, pork was very plain, Tartares were ok, foie gras was good, shrimp risotto was salty. The quinoa salad was nice, second favorite thing besides the cauliflower (and opening mushroom soup and finishing chocolate bite). Desserts I wouldn't order any of them again, waste of money. Same with the cocktails - whole table got them and was quiet, didn't order any more. Overall very unimpressed with this restaurant but can see it being a fine happy hour spot on an expense account. It's also very loud inside. read more

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The food here is really good--I got the Spanish sandwich, which was just a really solid sandwich. I wish I could have tasted each of the individual flavors more--the foie gras and truffle butter--but I was honestly still really happy with it. The spicy avocado toast though--to die for!! I mean, the best I've ever had. That octopus and creamy dressing was just an explosion in my mouth. Truly awesome. The ricotta creme brule was pretty good, but more like a panna cotta, which is not what we were expecting based on the description. My drink was delicious--it was a special drink, a light, floral cocktail that I was more than happy to order another round! Light, airy ambiance and great service--until the end when someone tried to take food I was still eating like 5 times and multiple other people checked in with us in a 5 minute period, interrupting our conversation each time. But still, very happy with the experience! read more