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    4.7 (63 reviews)
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    Jose P.

    We have come here a couple of times. It shares ownership with Sababa, and I suspect they share a kitchen. Still, the menus are different, and they have very nice wine and drink menus. Both times we have come, the service and attention have been awesome. The food is very good, and the ambiance is very nice. We tend towards sababa a little more but Little Blackbird is a very nice restaurant.

    Pork chop
    Khanh-Chau M.

    I didn't realise brunch was only for Sundays, so my friend and I ended up just doing dinner here. It was relatively free the night I went, and the hostess and waiter were both super friendly with recommendations! The pork chop was surprisingly so good with its caramelisation, side fruit and veggies, and sauce. I loved the gingerbread martini with the cookie and whipped cream drink itself. Baklava was apparently alcoholic and tasted good. The vibes here were pretty chill but also somewhat nice - they had some winter decor up too when I went. I'd definitely come again to try some of their other stuff and maybe their fun wine pairings!

    Playful Wine Pairings - Cheeto
    Beth A.

    I host a women's bar hop every other Friday, and this was our first night exploring Cleveland Park. I picked three spots for the group: Nanny O'Brien's, Atomic, and Little Blackbird. I had no idea Little Blackbird would completely steal the show. I used to have a little wine bar in my neighborhood before I moved to D.C., one of those cozy spots with big chairs and no reservations needed. I assumed Little Blackbird would be that kind of place. It is not. It is so much more. When we arrived, the place was packed and they were fully booked. I figured we would just move on, but the manager, who was absolutely phenomenal, took my name and number anyway. About thirty minutes later, she called to say they had a table for us on the other side of the restaurant. It was technically a different concept, but they still served the full Little Blackbird menu. That gesture alone said everything about their service. Once we sat down, it only got better. Their playful wine pairings are such a fun twist. I went with the Cheeto pairing, which was phenomenal, and a few others tried the Reese's and Smarties ones. We learned they even do a Girl Scout Cookie pairing in March, and I already know I will be back for that. The staff are passionate about wine and happy to let you sample even the delicate, higher end pours. It feels like they want you to have a genuine experience, not just a glass of wine. Even though it was a bar hop night and food was not really on the plan, I ended up ordering the gnocchi, which changes seasonally. The fall version was incredible, served in a pumpkin squash sauce with pumpkin seeds and a parmesan cream that sounded odd but worked perfectly. Every bite was rich and balanced. If I could give six stars, I would. The food, the wine, and the service were all phenomenal, but what really stood out was how much fun they make it. It felt playful, elevated, and just special. Little Blackbird made our night and will definitely be part of future bar hops.

    Gnocchi
    Zack B.

    Note: I'm a bit stingy with my "5 star" places, reserving that rating for when my proverbial socks are knocked off, but Little BlackBird is definitely up there. One of the best to be in that space and on its stretch in Cleveland Park. Have been coming to the space since it was a couple other different places. Food: The family we were with really liked her Traditional, house "Tart Flambee" -- it's a thin, flatbread pizza and her Scallops (not pictured. Our wonderful server also noted you can double the Sea Scallops (getting 4 for $18 instead of 2) to make it a main course (do this, it's the better deal) I really liked the warm freshness of my hearth roasted garden veggies appetizer and my wife loved her hummus platter, which we all nibbled on. The croutons were so addictive! I also liked my Gnocchi main quite a bit, but I also think it would've popped more with a pass of fresh ground pepper. So, ask for that. I know I will next time. My wife loved her Scallops main, and honestly they were done to perfection. We got the suggested wine pairing for our mains--the family we were with isn't drinking, which Little BlackBird was very accomodating of--and both of the suggested wines were excellent. A nice date night spot, or just a "nice meal out."

    Andrea' C.

    This wine bar is a 10 out of 10! They offer wine pairings with everything on the menu. The service was impeccable and so was the food. We went on NYE and the ambiance was so festive! The waiter was a sommelier and suggested some phenomenal wines! The food was also very delicious. Hot and fresh! I can't wait to go back.

    Scallops
    Anuva S.

    Little Blackbird is one of my new favorite DC staples! The food is so delicious-- a friend and I split a bunch of the menu items including the hamachi, halloumi, and scallops. The scallops were SO good we ordered seconds. Little Blackbird sources a variety of different wines and they sell wines by the bottle or glass with various ounce pours and we tried a white Burgundy, an orange wine, and another red wine. Our server Yousef was not only knowledgeable but an excellent "host" and treated us like family. Highly recommend for all but especially wine enthusiasts!

    Traditional Tarte flambee
    Liv W.

    I am so sad we haven't been here before (in four years you would think we'd have tried it!). But now that we have, I can confidently say we will be back. First off, I want to say that our server, Eva, was fantastic. She was attentive (despite being so busy!) and had so much charisma. She helped us figure out what wine to get and was just all around amazing. But let's talk about food... to start off, my boyfriend and I ordered the traditional tarte flambé which had bacon lardons, onion, and Gruyère cheese. It was so simple but flavorful! And he ordered the rose while I ordered orange wine. He loved the rose and I wish we had taken a picture of it because he was obsessed (next time!). For entrees, I ordered the pork chop which had a bourbon caramel, roasted potatoes, and charred apples. It was savory yet sweet and had the perfect amount of umami. Plus the pork was cooked perfectly. He had the coq au vin. That sauce is heavenly. Eva was very sweet and grabbed him pita (side note, the pita was awesome) so that he could soak up that sauce. It had olives and mushrooms as well. For dessert, we got the butterscotch pudding and the chocolate brioche cake. The cake was probably the best thing I've ever had. The chocolate ganache underneath was so decadent! The Chantilly cream was a nice light touch especially because it is otherwise very rich. The ambiance is so wonderful and very European-esque. The mood lighting was so romantic and the wall decor was also really fun too! I genuinely can't wait to come back.

    Rita P.

    Reviewing after our second visit, and let me say, it was just as we remembered. Phenomenal!! We recommend Little Blackbird to everyone. Outstanding service, Youseff was very helpful and friendly. But so were the rest of the staff. I really felt spoiled on my birthday! The wine is fun, you can get a half glass and try a few. My pork chop was excellent, as was the daily sausage with Persian spices. And don't skip the butterscotch pudding, unless you've had it here--you haven't tasted anything like this.

    Hummus platter
    Kristen H.

    Really enjoyed my experience here the other day. The decor is nice and they have outdoor seating. Our waiter was very friendly and explained the menu and wine pairing options since it was my first time. I had the scallops and hummus plater and a glass of white wine. Everything was really tasty but you do not get a ton of food for the price, so just know that going in depending on what you get. I would definitely go back for a date night.

    Brazino
    Sheela B.

    This restaurant offers a truly unique and charming concept: a single entrance that splits into two distinct dining experiences--Mediterranean and Global (Little Blackbird). The ambiance is absolutely adorable; the decor and setting are very cute and create a lovely atmosphere for an evening out. I dined on the Global Cuisine side, Little Blackbird, and while the setting was wonderful, the food was disappointing, unfortunately leading to a less-than-stellar dining experience. I tried two different main courses, neither of which were enjoyable: Hearty Bronzino: This dish was overwhelmingly dominated by the taste of wine. The wine flavor completely masked the delicate flavor of the fish, making it unenjoyable and difficult to eat. Autumn Gnocchi: This dish suffered from an extreme imbalance of herbs. It was heavily seasoned with either thyme or rosemary--or both--to the point where the herbal flavor was completely overwhelming and made the gnocchi practically inedible. I would recommend coming here for the unique, cute ambiance and perhaps just stick to enjoying a glass of their wine selection or possibly trying a dessert. However, based on my experience, I would completely avoid the main courses until the kitchen refines the balance of flavors in their savory dishes. I hope to return in the future to see if the food improves because the location and setting are truly special!

    Katie W.

    Had a nice dinner here. The wine list is very extensive as you would expect with some unique and interesting options. The menu for entrees is a bit limited and pricy but we did enjoy the chicken Milanese. Also tried the chocolate bread pudding for dessert, which was very rich. Cute atmosphere with friendly service.

    Chris C.

    We've been coming to this location since it was a few different previous restaurants. Good thing it remained a restaurant through all the changes, unlike some of the other storefronts in that block. Anyway finally made it here for a birthday dinner (we usually keep it quiet so can't say how the restaurant would handle special occasions). Menu's not extensive but there are beef (petit fillet) and fish (bronzino) dishes which are basically all we needed. Also got the roasted veggies as the entrees don't come with sides as well as butterscotch pudding. Good food, well prepared. None of the desserts are to my liking however (definitely not a pudding fan) so that was a bit disappointing. Overall, a charming neighborhood restaurant with a nice intimate interior and somewhat different atmosphere from its sister restaurant - Sababa - next door even though the two are connected on the inside.

    Lia M.

    Little Blackbird was on my radar, so I was excited to finally try it. It's so cute and cozy, with a lively atmosphere. It was packed, so service was slow, though our server was friendly. Recommendations are definitely needed and it was busy until right up until we left, which was just before 10. We shared the halloumi, warm olives, some charcuterie, the socca, and the branzino. We loved everything, but the halloumi and branzino were the standouts. Both were incredibly flavorful and I'd order again in a heartbeat. Our wines paired well with our meals. I did not order dessert, but my friend enjoyed her order of single malt butterscotch pudding. I'm always on the lookout for a charming wine bar with delicious food and Little Blackbird is definitely on the top of that list.

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    1.1 mi•Adams Morgan

    Love the ambiance of this place with the decor, live vinyl dj, and a pool table upstairs. They have…read morea pretty standard cocktail menu but a whole lot of wines to choose from. I enjoyed my drink and it was the perfect bar for catching up with a friend. I'll definitely think about trying the food next time however, like the drinks, it's very expensive for "bar food" and an automatic 20% fee is added to every check regardless of your party size. The music gets louder later into the night and the crowd seems to be more in the mood to dance so just keep that in mind when deciding on what time to go! Overall if you're in the area Le mont royal is worth stopping by.

    History of Present Indulgence: We came for dinner in a group…read moreof 8 to celebrate our friend's birthday before heading out for a cabin weekend in West Virginia. I was very excited about the French-Canadian, always-changing menu. Physical Exam: Taste - The Prime Rib Sando was a preemo sandwich of balanced cheese and meat between two slices of toasty sourdough. The Cheeseburger Americain was a standard 3.5 out of 5 American cheeseburger that beats the average suburban chain restaurant burger with its double patty and sesame bun, but isn't gonna knock your socks off like a steakhouse burger. The poutine kept my socks on too (I was particularly excited about the poutine and ended up a tad underwhelmed). The biggest disappointment was the mozzarella sticks, which...... I'll just get to in the service part. Cocktails were mid. All interesting concepts, but most missed the mark. the Polar Express was a little too sweet, I forgot what the name of the riff on an old fashioned or Manhattan I had but that was okay, and the Fleur de Citron tasted like when you ask for a Sprite and they ask, "Is Sierra Mist (now Starry) okay?" and you reply, "yeah that's fine," but then what you get is actually a flat 7-Up. Ambiance - This place runs on vibes like America runs on Dunkin'. Live DJ, neon lights, feels like a place you wanna eat a little, dance a little, drink a little. Fun place. Tanked by the service. Skip to the Assessment/Plan if you don't want to read this novella retelling of our evening. Service - Relatively early for the dinner service, we were the largest and one of only a few tables in the restaurant. I counted 3 other tables seated (small parties of less than 4 each) and a few patrons at the bar. It took about 20 minutes before we first got our menus and the guy who handed them to us didn't say a word just dropped them off. Then it took another 20 minutes before he came back to get our drink orders, and 1) seemed like he was having a bad day, which... fine, but 2) was rolling his eyes when some of us were a little between some options and wanted a recommendation, which... alright my guy let's chill. We weren't talking loud, we weren't drinking before and being obnoxious, we just wanted to ask about what some of the drinks were like on a very cool menu of cocktails we haven't tried anywhere else. Upon returning with our drinks, he accidentally spilled a not insignificant amount on my friend sitting across from me, and while we reacted and started handing him extra napkins, he just glanced at him, finished giving out the drinks, and walked away. No "oops", "my bad", "oh let me get you some paper towels", nothing. So at this point, we're all staring at each other like "Did we do something? Do we smell?" Whatever, friend's birthday, we've been talking about this cabin weekend for several years and it's finally happening, let's just vibe. Now another 20 minutes went by and we were getting antsy because we wanted to order our food but it looked like there wasn't a lot of staff, and we didn't want to upset anyone by hurrying them. Another man came over who we thought was going to take our orders. Nope. He starts picking up our menus so I say, "Oh, hey we haven't ordered yet." To which he replies, "OK, but I need the menus." Alright cool, yeah, that makes sense if he needed them for other tables and can leave us with a few to share. Nope. He just took them and placed them back at the host stand. Awkward stares across the table again. Whatever, we had enough, I guess. Tick tock, tick tock. A third guy came over, and when he smiled and asked, "Hi are you all ready to order?" I was like "Oh finally a human being!" Food took another 20-ish minutes while we nursed our drinks and really had no interest in ordering another round (not that anyone asked us). We ate. We chatted. We had an okay time. We were super ready to get out of there. Oh right, the mozz sticks. Le Mont'zarella sticks. They had one order left of four sticks for $18. We were one of the first diners. You can imagine after all the above, that's just a major facepalm emoji. Assessment/Plan: Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God pray for Le Mont Royal to improve their service, now and at the hour of ASAP, because the place has so much potential, and maybe it was just an off night, or the staff just finished arguing with each other in the back so they took it out on us, but dearly beloved Lord it was like we offended nine generations of their ancestry from the moment we walked in. With "a 22% service charge has been added for your convenience," I thought we were getting Punk'd. The always-changing French-Canadian menu is a cool and unique concept, but it's a lot of bark with very little bite. It didn't make the disappointing service worth it. "This life hasn't turned out quite the way I want it to be." -Rockstar, Nickelback

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    Maxwell Park

    Maxwell Park

    4.4(151 reviews)
    2.5 mi•Shaw, Downtown
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    Dear reader, Maxwell…read morePark is exactly the sort of charming little wine bar that makes an ordinary evening feel rather more sophisticated than it had any right to be. The wine list is enormous, with plenty of options whether you know exactly what you like or prefer to experiment a bit. During our visit, they were running a back-to-school theme with clever head-to-head comparisons of similar wines. You could order half glasses of each and taste them side by side, which made the whole experience feel fun, approachable, and slightly educational without becoming terribly serious about it. There is a good amount of seating inside, plus a lovely patio with fire pits that makes lingering especially tempting. The food menu is equally flexible, ranging from simple chips for snacking to a full burger for dinner, with more indulgent options like caviar and Champagne if the evening calls for a little grandeur. Everyone was incredibly nice, and we had such a relaxed, enjoyable time. A wonderful spot for wine, conversation, and a proper little hangout.

    This place has been here forever, and I have walked by it so many times. A friend finally invited…read moreme out and it was such a blast! Every wine I tried was something totally new. They were on the tail end of their winter menu, and the sparkling wine that my friend was super excited about was phased out. But I just told the staff what kind of wine I was in the mood for and they chose something wonderful for me. I took pictures of the bottles, I'll track those down and post them later. I'm glad I managed to find red and white wines that I enjoyed. I also noticed that they had a crunchwrap on their menu and I had to try it. It was smaller than I thought, but the flavors going on?? Spectacular. There will also these dumplings... SWEET POTATO DUMPLINGS! And they had sage and candied walnuts. Ultimately they tasted more like a dessert, but I was obsessed with those and loved how unique they were. I'd return here, there's just too much good stuff to try! Can get pricey if you want to try a lot of wines, though.

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    Maxwell Park - Bar seating

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    Amelie - Mussels

    Amelie

    4.1(102 reviews)
    2.3 mi•Logan Circle, Downtown

    What a delightful brunch! I met coworkers here and was able to share some appetizers and more. We…read moreagreed to share escargot and this goat cheese ball. We received two lovely bags of bread... I will say, I thought there was more in the bags than there actually was, but I loved that presentation haha. I decided to branch out from brunch norms and get this Manhattan ... The Ba'Nanhattan. The notes were very nutty and it had dried bananas in it, I loved it! I tried my coworker's cucumber drink, and as someone who does not like cucumbers, I couldn't deny how refreshing and summery that was. I was on the fence about a couple of entrees, but I decide to get the BECC... Bacon egg & cheese croissant. WHEW! That thing was so flaky and every ingredient was simply delicious. I was the only one at the table that didn't get potatoes with my entree... I went for the fruit instead. Little did I know that it was going to be all melons. I only started liking watermelon last year, and that was fine, but the cantaloupe?? I still don't like it. I could have asked to swap out but I didn't want to be difficult. And I didn't ask what kind of fruit it was, so that is on me. After this brunch experience, I'll be curious to come on other occasions. Happy hour, dinner.... I usually don't go for French food, but I liked what I had and I would definitely return.

    It's an ambiance kind of place. Oddly, I ended up here with a bunch of vegetarians (besides…read moremyself). The menu had a couple of things, but clearly wasn't meant for us. I ended up taking the strategy of ordering a salad and getting dessert, figuring that would be the best part at a French restaurant. The salad delivered on crispness, but the dressing was ultra-salty in away that was hard not to notice. I ended up overordering on dessert and getting this ludicrous hazelnut ice cream sandwich, which was good but would have been better off split. It isn't quite my kind of place, but also as a meeting spot was on the louder side, and the quality wasn't quite what I'd hoped.

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    Amelie - Goat cheese ball and baguette.

    Goat cheese ball and baguette.

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    Little Blackbird - wine_bars - Updated September 2026

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