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The Red Hen Washington Reviews
The food was pretty good.
Nothing special- maybe it was our fault because we had very high expectations from friends and other reviews, but there is definitely better (and more affordable) Italian in DC. We thought there was happy hour so we came in about 45 mins early to hav
My wife and I recently went to red hen for date night.
I've been recommended this place multiple times by multiple people so it's only right. I enjoyed the fact that you can see the kitchen from your seat and everything was open. Our server was great and the head chef was awesome as well. Every
Everything here is phenomenal! That rigatoni.
.....PERFECTLY al dente! The sauce.....heavenly. The ricotta crostini.....I tried to eat only half but I was weak and unable to resist that second slice of heaven. The peanut butter tart....SWOON! The bartenders are awesome, especially the tall ent
No - it's not just that there's not a bad seat in the house
No - it's not just that there's not a bad seat in the house (which feels like a mom and pops in the country); it's not just it's open kitchen, fueled by a wood burning stove; or that the bartenders remembered my name after only ha
Celebrated a birthday with a lovely dinner at the Red Hen
Celebrated a birthday with a lovely dinner at the Red Hen last week. The staff and ownership were great, and they were so kind to treat us to a birthday dessert! Best pasta in town, definitely recommend to everyone!
Ambiance - 5/5 Red Hen has such a warm and inviting
Ambiance - 5/5 Red Hen has such a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a date night or an evening out with friends. Sitting at the bar is an experience in itself--you get a front-row view of the staff preparing everything to order, which adds an
Food, service, ambiance and drinks are all amazing.
This is my favorite date and Italian spot in the DMV.
After years of waiting I finally got into The Red Hand, and
After years of waiting I finally got into The Red Hand, and it was worth it. The Irish chef/owner puts his heart into Italian cooking--no pizza here, just amazing pasta, rich flavors, and desserts you can't miss. A truly unique dining experience
Loved the food here - the chicken parm is a standout dish.
The service was pretty good - standard for a high quality restaurant. The vibes were good, it sometimes was too loud to hear others.
I think about the Green Circle Chicken Parmigiana every
I think about the Green Circle Chicken Parmigiana every time I eat another chicken parm. The chicken parm ($38) here is insane. They serve you three pieces of chicken parm dressed up in mozzarella, marinated tomato, drizzled with extra virgin olive
The ricotta toast was absolutely divine, no notes for that!
The ricotta toast was absolutely divine, no notes for that! The olives on the side were delicious as well. As for the rest of the dishes, the squid ink pasta was extremely light, there was not much flavor to it at all. The mezzi pasta was fine, but f
My server was kind enough to make me a custom menu with
My server was kind enough to make me a custom menu with vegan options outlined on their Summer 2025 menu. Items that could be made vegan required heavy modifications. My Mezzi Rigatoni was just okay, but I appreciated that they veganized it.
This may be my new favorite Italian restaurant!! It's
This may be my new favorite Italian restaurant!! It's hidden in the Bloomingdale neighborhood so parking is too hard to find. Highly recommend making reservations. They are very accommodating so just call for anything! It was giving rustic, but
After hearing all the buzz--and reading about President
After hearing all the buzz--and reading about President Biden's go-to pasta dish--we finally snagged a reservation at The Red Hen about a month in advance. The place is definitely popular, and walking in, it's easy to see why. The space is
First off, the location was great.
We were seated quickly once we arrived, and the food came out fast after we ordered. Everything was delicious and packed with flavor! The ricotta crostini was a bit too sweet for my taste it almost felt like a breakfast dish, but still good. We also
Good overall package.
Good overall package, albeit noisy, so if you struggle with loud background noise, don't go there. Food is good, and we managed to get a table as walk-ins, after an hour in the bar around the corner. They communicated with us about the wait very
Go to Red Hen, now!
Red Hen is a gem not to miss. When I am asked by friends, “Where should I eat in D.C.?” I always answer, “Red Hen.” Earlier this month, we celebrated my son’s birthday at Red Hen, and, as always, it was exceptional. Before I go into the exc
Better to skip
Fine for a local, but not worth traveling for… pasta was good the rest average. You can’t hear yourself think, service is perfunctory as best… waitress seemed angry and annoyed. I have no issue paying good money for excellent food and service
Good service, avoid burnt grilled bread
Good atmosphere, good service, food not so great. Burned grilled bread left burned taste in my mouth that ruined the rest of my dinner. Chicken was ok, but not great. Most expensive chicken dinner in my 76 years on this planet, but this is DC.
The Red Hen may honestly be the best Italian place in DC
The Red Hen may honestly be the best Italian place in DC hands down. The vibes are perfect for date night with a dark ambiance and lovely candles set on the table. The food was delicious. While the cocktail drink was a bit too strong for my taste, it
Just the worst, from rude service to inedible food! The
Just the worst, from rude service to inedible food! The whole experience was one of the worst times I've ever been to a restaurant. The food is lack luster and portions were at best raw , couldn't believe the rudeness of the staff who just doesn't
The tuna crudo is so delicious.
Great service and atmosphere. Can't go wrong with pasta.
Red Hen is an amazing spot for homemade pastas and rustic
Red Hen is an amazing spot for homemade pastas and rustic Italian food. Everything is delicious but you must try the pastas. The rigatoni and squid ink linguine are out of this world. Also the tiramisu and ricotta toast are must tries!
Ambiance was fine and the service we experienced during our
Ambiance was fine and the service we experienced during our meal was adequate. Unfortunately, the food was not very good and the way they handled the bill left me feeling deceived and disrespected. We had the burrata, pea toast, rigatoni, garganelle
This place was honestly unbelievably mid.
The green macaroni was gross, tasted like mashed up pees and not much else. DC food in general tends to be meh but for the " hype" this was a total letdown. Def solely hyped up middle management fed gov types. Would highly recommend going t
cozy spot in DC
Great for casual night out. The pasta is the must tryyy. Service is alwaays friendly. Definitely worth a visit if you're in this area.
Probably my favorite meal this time back in D.
C.! Cool bar area great for happy hour. Definitely make reservations. Service is fantastic and worth the wait!
I've been to this place twice and loved the food, service
I've been to this place twice and loved the food, service and ambience. Wish parking was easier. Maybe Uber will transport us to our next visit! Definitely recommend The Red Hen
Superb in every way.
HARD 2 get a reserve - we went 2 the bar. Vegans stay home. Meat service was like the recently-deceased Urban BBQ, except not as mountainous. Service was what you used to come to expect. Quiet. Civilized.
Best Italian restaurant in DC! Great food and service.
Also has a nice ambiance. The only downside is that it's difficult to get reservations.
Cozy atmosphere, and great service that provided the right
Cozy atmosphere, and great service that provided the right balance between attentiveness and not pressuring you. They did not rush the coursing, which is a rarity nowadays and much appreciated! The food was delicious: lamb pasta was the star of the s
Food Poisoning for both of us !!
Got food poisoning here. Sorry wont be back !! Saw the cook exit the bathroom stall and not wash his hands. Maybe thats the problem who knows.
I got bad food poisoning here.
Saw the cook in the bathroom come out of a stall and did not wash his hands before going back to kitchen. Disgusting !
Impeccable service, food, and beverages in a cozy
Impeccable service, food, and beverages in a cozy atmosphere. You will have the best pasta of your life here, among other things.
Ambiance and service was great! Food was really tasty.
They are very attentive and knowledgeable on their menu. I highly recommend for a nice date night but the vibes are pretty laid back
I love the ambiance of this restaurant.
The food was tasty, the chef is bold in the pairing of bold & interesting flavors. A friend and I shared the linguine and the beef ribs. Both were delicious in distinctively different ways. The staff is super kind and helpful. Reservations are re
I think I didn't order well and want to come back to
I think I didn't order well and want to come back to re-review this spot. Absolutely charming Italian spot with the range of late workers at the bar, friends catching up, and families gathering. I ordered the mafalde (mushroom porcini pasta) and unfo
I've heard so much about this place and couldn't wait to
I've heard so much about this place and couldn't wait to go! It was worth the wait. We got the whipped ricotta crostini, burrata, cacio e pepe arancini, rigatoni, and wild mushroom mafalde. The cacio e pepe arancini was definitely the star of the sho
Good but uneven
Enjoyed our recent visit but would say it was a bit uneven and could have been better. Husband and I shared the ricotta toast, arancini, octopus, and rigatoni pasta. The whipped ricotta toast was fantastic (and I don’t really like ricotta.) the rig
Obviously love the fennel sausage rigatoni but a must-try
Obviously love the fennel sausage rigatoni but a must-try is their "off menu" cacio pepe. A true DC gem!
The Red Hen remains one of my favorite DC staples, and
The Red Hen remains one of my favorite DC staples, and serves what is surely the best pasta in town. The restaurant is equally accommodating for casual meals and more formal celebrations. We joined for yet another date here on Valentine's Day. And le
This venue is amazing! Food was excellent, drinks on point
This venue is amazing! Food was excellent, drinks on point and the waitstaff left you wanting nothing! The atmosphere was inviting. Will definitely be back!
A place that never misses! This was my fourth trip here and
A place that never misses! This was my fourth trip here and I have left happy every time. The servers are all attentive but not overbearing and the ambiance is intimate and small but not too loud or overwhelming. Every single item is always on poin
Loved this place!!!!
We loved this place!!! Full of locals. With a lot of flavor. Cozy little restaurant with the best bar while you wait for your table. I had one of the best Negronis!!!! The service was very friendly and helpful. Their menu looks delicious. And t
The Red Hen Rocks!
Fantastic food and wonderful service! The Red Hen is a delicious and delightful experience in every way!
Rudest. Bartender. Ever.
What an awful evening at The Red Hen. We were a party of three without a reservation, but we knew that sitting at the bar was an option. When we checked in, the hostess told us there was a party of three at the bar that was paying their check, so we
Dinner was the strongest course
The environment is attractive if a bit loud. The chairs are comfortable and tables a reasonable distance apart. Service was attentive without being pushy and my whole party enjoyed their dinners. But the experience was average overall because drin
Great Food and An Act of Kindness
Great Food and An Act of Kindness We made dinner reservations at The Red Hen, Washington, DC, after hearing all the buzz regarding its latest guests. We arrived before the 5:30 pm opening, and spent the time walking around the beautiful histori
Wonderful dinner at the Red Hen
The restaurant has a family and friendly atmosphere, slightly away from the center of DC. We tasted the famous Mezzi rigatoni with Italian sausage and fennel stew. Little cooked in France, the dish is really excellent and deserves its reputation. The
The Red Hen is worth the visit
I saw an article on Red Hen before we went to DC and knew I had to try it. I love good food and this place was known for it. My Brither in law made reservations well in advance so we could get in. We went on a Monday night at 6. The restaurant fille
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