Menu for Obelisk in 2029 P St NW, WA
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Closed:Closed
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Cuisines:
Italian
Italian
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Features:
Takeout , Delivery
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Known for:
Wine, Cozy, Romantic, Upscale, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Great coffee, Great dessert, Popular Lunch, Solo dining, Staff get temperature checks, Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits, Delivery, Mask required, Takeout, Staff wear masks, Accepts reservations, Curbside pickup, Restroom, Gender-neutral restroom, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Identifies as women-owned, Credit Card Payments, Dinner reservations recommended, Reservations required, Alcohol, Dessert, Dine-in, Dinner, Popular Dinner, Hard liquor, Lunch,Read more
Obelisk in 2029 P St NW, WA, is a sought-after Italian restaurant, boasting an average rating of 4.8 stars. Here’s what diners have to say about Obelisk. Worried you’ll miss out? Reserve your table by calling ahead on (202) 872-1180.
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This place never disappoints. From the incredible service (thank you Channel and Beth) to the fresh ingredients. It is an all... time favorite, class act and delight in DC. It’s a true gen. We celebrated our 12th anniversary tonight. Loved every momentand every bite. Thank you!! Read more
Had a lovely, romantic dinner here Saturday. If you're in the mood for superb Italian fare, this is one of the best spots in DC.... Great pacing, service, and wine list. Would recommend some music as it can get a little awkward with conversations, butotherwise good ambience. Read more
Fantastic place to walk around, pity that most museums were closed. Lots of people jogging, on scooters or bikes. You have to... visit and see several DC landmarks in the surrounding areas. Read more
Pretty unspectacular, to me. But who am I? Fair disclosure: I'm a baby boomer and it was my birthday; I'm also a pretty good... cook from an Italian family. So, it wasn't worth the price of admission to me, at any rate. They've been serving 5 course(Italian) meals since 1987, but I don't think it's Italians serving it any more. (At any rate, they don't prnounce everythingquite right.) Gaining admission was a bit of a trauma drama: took 7 emails to nail down an undesirably early 5:30pmreservation. I thought I got the last seat in the house, but the front door was still locked at 5:25pm and the restaurant wasstill less than half full when I left. These people only work 3 days a week--Thu, Fri, & Sat--and you can't reach them directlyuntil you commit to an unrefundable $25/person reservation through their Tock app. Then they answer your emails, even if not thephone. I guess they don't want their 4 days off disturbed by unserious inquirers. (By the way, my $75 credit card reservationwas supposed to be applied to my bill, but that didn't happen, so I have to reach out to find out: yet more emails--the traumadrama ain't over). What about dinner? Well let's start with a glass of white before ordering a bottle of red. Hmmm. Thatlooks like 3 ounces, possibly 4, but a lot less than 6. Elegant maybe, but cheap. Pretty good wine, by the way, but not goodenough for $15/glass--should have gone for a half-bottle instead. Wine list of reds is the same as 3 years ago, and stilloverpriced. Maybe better to bring your own and pay them the $40 corkage fee. To be fair, this time I go for the very cheapestone, Aglianico del Vultue for $65, and it satisfied. Unlike the pork chop, which was just overcrusted in an unremarkable dryrub of dried mediterranean spices (labled "porchetta"--usual verbal hype on this hand-written menu and at table-sidepresentation). Although cooked to perfection, first cut yields a quarter inch of fat, then there's the bone, but I d Read more
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When is Obelisk open?
Obelisk is open on the following days:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
What forms of payment are accepted at Obelisk?
They accept Credit at Obelisk.
Does Obelisk offer delivery?
Yes, Obelisk offers delivery.
Does Obelisk offer reservations?
Yes, Obelisk accepts reservations.
This is my favorite restaurant in the city. We have eaten here four times and each time has been a wonderful experience. The... food is exceptional and the service is immaculate. Be prepared to take your time with the meal because this cannot be rushed. My wife and I recently had dinner and it was the best meal we have had in years. Highly recommend for a great dining experience! Read more