Reviews for The Red Hen in 1822 1st St NW, WA
Red Hen always has wonderful food, hence the difficulty trying to make a reservation at a decent hour anytime during the week.... Fresh made pastas, exquisite sauces, and an atmosphere that vibes. My issue, $165 for two pasta dishes, one appetizer, and threeglasses of wine? That’s a tough swallow even for a foodie like myself. Red Hen is a special treat, but not one I’ll make aregular one. I guess the food is moderately priced, but we have to get away from overpricing drinks. I paid more to drink a okaybeverage than I do to fuel my car. Think about it. Read more
I was today years old when I learned that antipasta means first course/small plates, and not “not-pasta” lol. We stopped by... with dinner reservations on a Sunday night. The restaurant is a bit dark but the ambiance is great. Our waitress was kind andknowledgeable. The food was fantastic! Really felt like an elevated dining experience. Grilled Spanish octopus was so tender andflavorful. Risotto balls were crispy and bold. Squid ink linguini was the best pasta I’ve had in the states. Definitely checkthis place out if you get the chance to treat yourself! Read more
All natural wines by the glass paired with amazing food and a large, airy bar in a rustic setting. Very friendly bartenders too.... The whipped ricotta crostini was one of the best things I’ve ever had, and yes you can order Cacio e Pepe off the menu andit’s delicious. A lovely gem! Read more
Amazing service, great ambiance and delicious food. The portions are small/personal for the price but delicious nonetheless. Had... a few amazing vegetarian options and the waiter was kind enough to explain everything to us. Read more
!!!TOURIST REVIEW!!! My mom and i visited this restaurant Labor Day weekend on my first trip to DC. We stayed at a near by air... Bnb that recommended the place and honestly I’d one of the BEST restaurants yet. The food was absolutely amazing so muchflavor very true to the authentic Italian restaurant feel. Love the open kitchen experience. We sat at the bar where ourbartender Ely was the most amazing person ever. She helped me convince my mom to try things she wouldn’t normally eat whilealso recommending some Divine red wines. She was so great throughout the whole experience it made it that much more enjoyable. Irecommend this place to anyone and everyone. #OutofTownerCritic Read more
Omg! This place did not disappoint. This Italian restaurant had amazing ambiance when walking in and a perfect date night spot... and small gathering. Reservations are highly recommended. And if dining in you will be charged an extra 20% gratuity to helpfund the restaurant for covid recovery. Which we didn’t care! The service was fast and our waiter was so friendly and gave usgreat recommendations. Read more
After trying for 6 years and failed to get a reservation at the time we wanted when we visited our college kids in DC, we... finally got to dine at Red Hen on Saturday night. Every thing we ordered the chicken liver mousse, bruschetta, sausage pasta,squid ink spaghetti, pork chop and dessert were delicious. The pork chop was moist and scrumptious. The two pastas were soflavorful. Probably the best Italian restaurant in DC. Service was great. Can’t wait to dine at Red Hen again. Read more
The thing that I love about the Red hen is that the menu is constantly adjusting to accommodate fresh, in season ingredients.... The experience never gets old and the food is reliably delicious. It’s easiest if you have a reservation, but you cansometimes sneak in at the bar. Highest recommendation! Worth every penny, every time. Read more