We had a great experience at the Red Hen. All of the food and drinks were good and we enjoyed the ambience and excellent customer service. read more

The Red Hen - Chocolate mousse dessert :) - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a chic, hip little restaurant. I came here for a family dinner. The place is small but nice and has a very relaxed vibe. My favorite thing was the Squid Ink Campanelle. Not only did it look good but it taste great too. read more

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We went here for Dinner on a Sunday evening. It's the type of place to go and get several dishes per person and share them all. We got the chopped liver, beets, brussels sprouts, pasta, halibet, and a couple desserts. All good. The service was competent. There are a couple unusual things about this restaurant. No salt and pepper on the table. We managed to get some but it was removed part-way thru the meal. We were told there is only one black pepper mill for the entire restaurant. Odd, right? Also there is the wine by the glass selection--4 options, none of them chardonnay. Really? Yes really I was told in authoritative tones. Excuse me for being surprised, I guess? read more

My husband and I were visiting this week from Toronto and this was really close to our Air BnB, so decided to check it out. Had a REALLY GOOD experience here. Sat at the bar and chatted with Fred, our bartender. And were very close to the kitchen, so could see the food coming out. Fred was great - talked about so many things and he's like an indie tour guide for 'the real DC'. Ended up following his reccos for things to do and other places to eat during the trip and none disappointed! The food was so good. Scallops and ragu fresh pasta were great. Definitely recommend to all! read more

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This is a hidden gem. Tiny restaurant always busy. Best to make reservation first or prepare to wait. We try a few items on the menu. Here are our thoughts. Đrinks: Everything nice- Good, Strong. Pen quarter porter beer- It's ok Food: Brussels sprout - delicious but a Lil salty. Burrata- delicious. The cheese melts in your mouth Scallops - delicious. Short ribs - tender. Just not too fond of the beans read more

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Ouch. Out of the 3 plates we ordered, two of them were saturated with spices and sauces that made the food (burrata and bolognese) taste... Bad/weird. Then, the manager of this place is an arrogant, unpleasant man who should not be in a customer facing business. He poured a ridiculously small glass of wine ($11), and when I complained, nicely, about it, he showed me how much he didn't care. We had a 5 mins conversation during which he lied to my face saying he measured the amount of wine, which simply wasn't true since we saw him pour the glass. Instead of pouring a few more ounces, he seemed to enjoy showing he couldn't care less and wasn't going to do anything about it. Overall, overhyped, overpriced and over disappointing. Ps: Google reviews have been blocked now... Too many negative ones, perhaps? read more

If I could give this review 0 stars, I would. It was my first time making a reservation for this place, and it was my birthday today. My friends and I were excited to come. However, it was raining outside, and we weren't sure of when the place opened, so when we arrive at 5:25pm, the door to the mud room was opened. We hurried inside to the mud room to get in from the rain and close our umbrellas. My friend was struggling to close her umbrella. Suddenly, the hostess came to the door and said, with a stern tone to my friend, "we're not open yet. You need to wait outside!" And immediately closed and *locked* the door behind us (note, we were only 3-5 minutes ahead of their opening time, but we weren't aware that they weren't open). As customers who were struggling to get into a non-wet place AND who had reservations for 5:30pm at this restaurant, I found this to be extremely rude and discourteous customer service, especially since we were in their mud room, and not the actual restaurant, and considering we had a reservation for 5:30pm. By the way, their mudroom was full of fire logs (and no one else was in the restaurant), so it would have done no harm, if they would have allowed us to stand there for 3 minutes until 5:30pm came. So, we stood outside in the rain until 5:31pm. When it was 5:31pm, the hostess came outside and said, "you can go in. And please put on your mask." I also found this rude considering that we were going to wear a mask (the only reason why we had not yet was because we were standing outside in the humidity and rain waiting for them to open the dang doors), but we had not yet been able to close our wet umbrellas and get ourselves situated to go in. I suppose this was supposed to be a courteous gesture, but with the tone (same as the hostess before) I felt it was impatient and discourteous. When we got in, the hostess switched her tone to one of excitement and courteousness, which was weird considering that she just fussed at us and locked the door. So, this was even more off-putting. The server was nice, but unfortunately, within this quick 5 minutes, we had been treated poorly and the environment left a bad taste in our mouth. I told the hostess to cancel my reservation, and left out. She asked if I wanted to speak to a manager, and honestly, by the way she herself and other staff acted, it gave me no positive indication that the manager on duty would be even better than their poor customer service. We were excited for the menu and to dine here, and to celebrate my birthday, and between the hostess and whoever else greeted us, it was a poor experience within 3 minutes of stepping foot near the restaurant, and to note, we had reservations. If this is how they treat customers who have reservations and are the first to dine in for the night, I don't ever want to come back here. Because of this experience, I will never dine here again, and sadly, this could have been avoidable with better customer service skills, emotional intelligence, and strong communication. We went across the street to another restaurant and were welcomed in with open arms, without a reservations and with pure kindness (amazing food and drinks). We spent a few hundred dollars and ate well, and it was well worth it. Red Hen, strong customer service and empathy goes a long way. Please try it next time with future customers. read more

A group of friends and I attempted to dine here Sunday evening. When we came in the restaurant we received a lot of stares and the hosts just looked at us as if they weren't going to accommodate. We asked for a table for 5 and they made a BS excuse regarding why we couldn't dine. When we left, we noticed two white woman come in, approach the host stand and be seated immediately. RACIST hosts, definitely don't recommend. read more

Truly a destination restaurant in the beltway. The Red Hen is a true "farm-to-table" place (there's a garden right next to the restaurant) that blends a fun mix of provencal Italian dishes and creative fusion ideas - like the roasted chicken. The food is superb and the ambiance is inviting and warm. The service on the other hand, is a bit underwhelming. We arrived on a very busy Friday night around 8 pm and were told it would be 1.5 hours for a table. I inquired about the bar and was told "first come first serve." We headed to the bar to stake our claim on the next available stools. Almost as quickly as we made our way over to the bar, there was a sense that we were in the way. Given the small confines of the restaurant, standing in the back corner by the bar means you are almost always in conflict with one of the servers. We tried as best we could to avoid disrupting the kitchens flow and the servers work; however, we inevitably found ourselves standing in the wrong spot. Rather than help us find the best place to stand or wait, we instead received a number of glaring eyes and frowning faces. At one point I asked the bar tender for a drink and she cocked her head back, looked at me, and then turned around and walked away. No drink for you. It took three requests to get a drink. Odd. We were close to leaving - and then my dinner partner asked the host if there was anything we could do to get a table earlier. She sat us at an 8-top with the stipulation that we finished our meal before the 9 pm reservation. At that point the food took over and made the evening very memorable. The flavors in the pasta sauces are fantastic. I had the rigatoni and forced myself to walk away from the table to prevent a scene by licking the pasta bowl. My dinner mate had the butternut squash pasta dish and it was decadent. If I rated The Red Hen on food alone - it would be a solid 5-stars; but, the service is flat and that detracts from the quality experience the kitchen most surely creates. read more

This is a fantastic place tucked away in one of those newly trendy areas of DC. Incredible pasta and flavors. The tomato & cuke salad was very fresh with a nice dressing. I HATE cauliflower and even fried I was no convert, but if you like it then their version is a must have. The gnocchi is truly the high light of all the apps!!! Delicious, interesting, and different from what I imagined when we first ordered. The cavatelli and paccheri are great meals but a truly wonderful and surprising dish you must have is the Mezze Rigatoni with Fennel Sausage Ragu & Pecorino Romano!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not the average spagetti and meatballs, phenominal!! read more

What an amazing dinner. Came here to celebrate and it couldn't have been better. Such a fabulous neighborhood spot and so happy to see it still so busy after all these years its been open. We each ordered a glass of the montepulciano. It's honestly my favorite decently priced wine to order at an Italian restaurant. We ordered the brussel sprouts as an app. They were phenomenal. Crispy but served with a yogurt of some sort, just delicious. For entrees we ordered the Mafalde & the Rigatoni. They were so different, but just sooo good. What a fabulous dinner. Wish it was easier to get in, but so happy they are still doing great business. read more

Soooo beyond disappointed by the inefficient host staff and manager. Couldn't handle logistics of seating reservations and walk ins. Misled multiple parties about wait times. Drinks were good but food was okay. read more

Liars at the host stand. And a manager who is afraid to talk to customers. Had us patiently wait from 534pm until 904pm to be told that our table was given away. Walked out, and no apology was even entertained. Can't speak about the food because I never got seated. read more

Dinner was great! We were in town celebrating a friends birthday and this place did not disappoint. Erin provided great and timely service. The pasta is fantastic. I also enjoyed the beet salad. read more

The Red Hen - Beet Salad - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great restaurant and environmentally-friendly packaging. The portions are just right and the food is delicious. I have gone back twice. The only struggle I have is that there are only limited vegetarian options. read more

What an exceptional place to dine. The service and food are next level. Collette (sp?) and Sam were wonderful and really made the experience that much more special, by guiding us through the dishes and giving little anecdotes about where the ingredients and wine came from. The food was spectacular... between the trout gillette, cace y pepe pasta (sorry I know I butchered the spelling) and the short rib.... it was really a divine experience. And to top it all off, the cinnamon toast crunch ice cream and Chai Cello were incredible. Bravo!! read more

What strikes you first is the fantastic design. Warm woods, low lighting around cozy farmhouse tables, and a lively bar make for a favorable, memorable neighborhood spot. Sebastian greets you with a smile and fabulous wine recommendations (try the orange wine!). Not to mention the water is served in "Heroes of the Torah" glasses just so we don't take ourselves too seriously. Food is delicious. Recommend Brussels sprouts, pastas, Brussels sprouts, burrata, beet salad with quinoa, pate on toast, roast chicken, and all the desserts--including the chocolate egg creme. Servers are ready with recommendations and they are refreshingly unpretentious. Definite new favorite! read more

The Red Hen - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I loved everything about this place--except one star off because service could have been a little better, but also I should preface that by saying we were sitting at the bar around primetime (9:30ish) on a Saturday night. We didn't intend on sitting at a table, we just wanted to get a few apps/drinks/dessert, so we sat at the bar. First of all, the atmosphere at this place is spot on. Love the exposed brick, the open wood fire smell and the communal central bar--the space is really really beautiful, and in no way stodgy like a lot of the fancier downtown restaurants. Wine and cocktail lists are relatively edited, the beer list significantly longer, but I was happy with Rose that I got and boyfriend's "the man is five" cocktail was not my personal favorite but interesting and well made. We had eaten a super late lunch but were a little hungry so we got the burrata with wheat berry and raw/grilled zucchini. It was heavenly and the dressing on the salad bed was incredibly--salty and tangy which really balanced out the creamy, mild burrata. The portion was generous and the perfect size for two to share. We then ordered desserts and after dinner drinks. We intended to get the strawberry poundcake/icecream and the brownie dessert but we were accidentally brought the maple custard instead of the poundcake and as a result we got to try all three. As a chocolate lover, the brownie was easily my favorite--the chocolate sauce was perfect, the brownie was dense but also somehow kind of airy and it was served traditionally--a la mode with vanilla ice cream. Maple custard was also good, I'm not usually a huge custard person but the crunchy toffee on the top was incredible. The poundcake was topped with housemade strawberry ice cream which was super summer and delicious. The actual pounce was lemon-y and paired well with the fresh strawberries--to be honest all three of the desserts kind of paired well with each other--not that I mixed and matched or anything.... The one downside was that our server, while not blatantly rude, seemed a little bit like she couldn't be bothered. She sort of warmed up by the end of the night but if the service had been as spot on as the rest of the evening I would have given this 5 stars. I will say the other servers seemed on top of their game and I imagine service is on par with the restaurant if you were seated in the dining room. I'd definitely like to try this place again and would recommend to anyone looking for a sophisticated but also laid-back, dining experience. read more

The Red Hen - Burrata w/ wheat berry and zucchini - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My husband and I went to Red Hen last night to celebrate his birthday. It had been over a year since we'd been, and we were thrilled to find that they are still up to par, or perhaps even better than the first time we went! Drinks: They let me try a couple of red wines off the menu, and I settled on the La Stoppa Barbera blend which was absolutely phenomenal. I took a picture of the label so I could look for it! Hubby was less excited about his mezcal cocktail, but I think he just didn't know what to expect. Food: Nearly everything we had was phenomenal, and I rarely say that. We split: -Buratta with corn, bread crumbs and salami: really, you must. The buratta is rich and creamy and the texture pairs beautifully with the corn and bread crumbs. This dish is a must. -Grilled octopus with chickpeas and green pea hummus: delicious! Loved the smoky flavor on the octopus. -Rigatoni: wow, just wow. I rarely am impressed by pastas at restaurants, but this is the house specialty for a reason. It was clearly fresh and cooked perfectly al dente, the sauce was to die for and there were generous chunks of Italian sausage. -Coconut & almond sundae: probably the least stand out dish of our meal. The ice cream didn't blow me a way, but it was still a nice way to cap off an amazing meal with something sweet. Next time I would stick with the maple custard, which I tried and loved on a past visit. Service: Another point of big props. I often get very frustrated with servers who are overly present and the constant plate clearing mentality that makes me feel there's always an arm in my face. Not here! The whole crew is very attentive, not bringing one plate over until you are done with your first and not too quick to grab it from you as you are lifting your last bite to your mouth, yet I never felt like I was waiting. This is a tough skill to balance, so bravo! We'll be back! read more

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We had a great meal here - had the spaghetti with autumn squash and the squid ink linguini. Both pastas melted in the mouth and came fairly quickly. Definitely a top Italian spot in DC. However, I had emailed the restaurant and indicated in the reservation that it was for a birthday and that was not acknowledged. Will come back here for sure but would appreciate next time a recognition of the occasion. read more

Wow! Everything here was amazing. From the appetizers to the wine to the pastas to the entrees and dessert. You can't go wrong. Started with the ricotta crostini and cacio e pepe fried risotto balls. For pastas we did the duck ragu and the fennel sausage rigatoni- a classic. Let me tell you, you'll come for the pasta and stay for the scallops. The menu does change but if you're here when the scallop entree is available, you won't be disappointed! Lastly we got the maple custard with caramelized hazelnut crumble, which the waiter described as a creme brûlée with candied nuts. Fantastic dessert recommendation, really topped the meal off nicely. We also happened to come in on the 5th anniversary of the restaurant opening and were served a free round of prosecco. Very nice touch. read more

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Food was good when it finally came out at the right temperature. When I complained that my main was luke warm I was told with a ton of attitude that dishes weren't re-heated and the policy was to remake it and charge twice for the same dish but that they'd make an exception for me this one time. Gee, how kind of you. Unbelievable. Never have I ever been treated like an inconvenience when pointing out the food wasn't properly prepared. Awful awful customer service. I never yelp but this was crazy all things considered. read more

Really good food, worst service I've experienced. Waiter was outright rude and mean. Slammed things down on the table and waved things in our faces, and raised his voice. Mocked one of us for a simple request for no salt due to high blood pressure. Such a strange and belligerent experience at such a nice restaurant that I have enjoyed before. read more

Perhaps the best Italian restaurant I've ever been to (in the U.S.). I judge an Italian restaurant based on their pastas, and The Red Hen's bolognese pasta blew us away. It was so simple, yet SO delicious and fresh. Making something so simple so good is wizardry that I cannot achieve so I'll pay good money for it. Their burrata appetizer was also outstanding! Best restaurant we ate at during our D.C. visit hands down. Be sure to get there at opening if you don't have a reservation! It fills up fast! read more

Had the best time here -- food, service, atmosphere (finally a place without a tin ceiling and cement floors)! Waiter was very helpful in pointing out great items and delicious wine. Must order items: burrata, chicken liver crostini, cavatelli with goat, saffron zucca and maple custard with hazelnut custard. Wasn't a huge fan of: grilled octopus (dry) and chicken fra diavolo (meh) Can't wait to go back! read more

The Red Hen - Saffron zucca and cavatelli with goat - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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What an amazing place! The Bloomingdales area is really coming into their own. The Red Hen has a great vibe and the atmosphere is really quaint. The menu has a great selection of pastas and meats. I had the braised beef with broccoli and it fell apart against my fork - I think that's called cooked to perfection. My friend had the scallops with kale - which I kept stealing away. The scallops had a perfect chat on the outside but we're still moist on the inside. We also started with s salad consisting of cheese and veggies - I forget the detail - and it was awesome. The wine selection was extensive and what I had was super tasty. As for service, I have only sat at the bar, but I found the bartender to be helpful and encouraging while going through the menu. This is import because it is almost impossible to get a reservation! I think 6 to 8 weeks out you can only get a 9 pm table on a Tuesday. They say they keep room for walk-ins, but I've tried three times and only got a bar seat once. But it's worth it and that is why I stayed at 5 stars. I'm also told it's easier to walk in closer to opening... So I'll keep trying that. read more

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Not impressed; the initial smell was not pleasant, kind of musty as you get in. We had to wait for a long time for any help, and the waitress was not very familiar with the menu. Food was ok, but for the price, I would rather not come back to this place. Not a place I would visit again read more

The Red Hen is my go to celebratory restaurant! I've never failed to have a great experience there. Everything just clicks! Great food (which changes seasonally!). Great customer service. A cozy atmosphere. I've sampled all parts of the menu and you can't go wrong. The menu changes, so don't get too comfy with one dish! Also if you're a fan of Georgian wines, I've found they usually have some by the glass on their menu. read more

While in DC this place was recommended, I am not even going to say much about the food because some was good and some average. It was not worth what we paid. BUT if you are a minority i would not recommend it. You will be ignored and it is obvious that you are treated differently. If I would have known this ahead of time I would have been happier buying a few tacos at a food truck. read more

Red Hen continues to impress after many visits. Service, food, and drinks are perfection. I've had great experiences with and without reservations! Servers, bartenders, and managers are very attentive and friendly. Food is impeccable - ricotta toast and risotto balls are the best apps in the city. Vibe is an elevated casual - nice but not stuffy. Highly recommend! read more

We walked into Red Hen an hour before their listed closing time and were seated immediately. Our waitress, Erin B., was extremely attentive and friendly throughout our meal and was happy to help us decide between several delicious-sounding options. Red Hen is incredibly cozy and features an open kitchen, which was neat, because we were able to check out some of the other dishes as they were being prepped. Food came out in a timely fashion, and it's clear there's a very guest-oriented perspective, because if our "assigned" waitress was occupied with something else, another member of the staff brought out our food as soon as it was done, refilled drinks, extremely quickly, etc. We really enjoyed our meals, and it was a pleasant surprise that, even though we ordered dessert shortly before closing, there was never any sense of being rushed to finish up and leave. The portion sizes are about what one would expect from an upscale restaurant, and are surprisingly filling (then again, it is pasta), but everything tasted really good. Ten out of ten would go again. They have seasonally rotating menus! read more

Been here a couple times. Just don't get this place. Food is just average at best. And the menu is tailored to the old futurama motto - "Try the pasta! it's got a nice profit margin". Portions are comically small and the prices comically high. For some reason this place is always packed with trendies willing to pay what ever it takes to look trendy. Don't bother. read more

We had a reservation last night and the trains had us a little late. Red Hen did what they could to accommodate and keep our table! Once again amazing food and drinks. There isn't a bad dish. Erin was helping us and she was amazingly knowledgeable about all of the dishes, food allergies and wines. Don't skip dessert! :) read more

One of the most enjoyable dining experiences i've had in DC to date (others on the top of my list: The Dabney, Rose's Luxury, Thai X-ing). The food is stellar, but truly it was the service from the staff and particularly our server, Ejeon, that made it exceptional. My group of 4 was a walk-in on a Thursday night, and we expected the wait. Luckily Red Hen is located near one of our favorite places to grab a drink & some light snacks (Boundary Stone), so the 2 hour wait from 7-9 wasn't that bad. We even got a text at 8:40pm saying our table was ready, which was earlier than expected. We got the table in farthest corner on the window side. If you like privacy and and a more quiet experience, definitely request this table! IMO the main section of dining room can be a bit too loud. The table we got this time was cozy and peaceful, and provided a great vantage point for the activity in the open kitchen. Right when we sat down, our server came over and read through the menu. And "read through" does quite cover it -- he described in detail every dish, and with such gusto and excitement I truly wanted to order everything! Ejeon takes pride in this restaurant and the dishes it produces, which is so wonderful - his adoration of The Red Hen is contagious. My crew is "young & broke", and we decided to treat ourselves to this meal as a celebration of/farewell to one of us who is moving to NYC, so we only ordered one appetizer (the burrata). Ejeon, who found out I work for the company that does the garden out front (Love & Carrots), not only sent over two additional appetizers (the fried cauli, the goat cheese & heirloom tomato salad), but also glasses of delicious sparkling rosé!! For my crew, this was an extremely special treat! For our mains we all ordered what The Red Hen does best: pasta. Ejeon informed the vegetarian in our group that she could order a "secret off-the-menu" pasta, the Cacio de Pepe. She did, and it was stellar - simple, but so rich and full of flavor. My friend ordered the fennel & sausage dish, which Ejeon described at "a hug for your stomach", and that it was. I ordered the calamarata, which interestingly came with chickpeas mixed in. My other friend ordered the squid in linguine, which was IMO the best dish of the night. We thought we were too full for dessert, but decided to order anyway since it was a special occasion. Since he hadn't steered us wrong all night, we ordered what Ejeon recommended - the maple custard. We were a little skeptical when they brought it our right away, since it is a chilled dessert and we were expecting something heated/bruléed, but OMG. It was one of the best desserts i've ever had!! SUM: ATMOSPHERE: 4.5 - cozy, well lit, good decoration. Main dining area can get loud, and the wood seats can get a little uncomfortable for us "boney butts." SERVICE: 5+++! Ejeon is amazing!! FOOD: Apps: Seasonal Burrata: 4.9 - I mean, its burrata. Ours came on a delicious bed of corn and greens. The breadcrumb topping was a nice contrast to extremely soft cheese. I liked the one I had in the fall better (they change the bottom layer seasonally, and I think last time it had mushrooms and/or asparagus?) Fried Cauliflower: 4.75 - fried without being heavy. It came out looking roasted since I don't believe it was breaded. The sauce under it seemed a little out of place, or perhaps there just wasn't enough of it. Great taste, though! Heirloom Tomato Salad with whipped goat cheese: 5 - superb! Its tomato season, so anything with fresh tomatoes is fabulous right now. But that goat cheese was perfect...! I loved the lightness of it. Mains: Cacio de Pepe: 4.9 - perfect execution. Pasta was al dente, sauce was incredible rich, pepper was perfectly distributed with a nice "after kick". The only fault is that it is extremely decadent and filling - which isn't necessarily a bad thing for most, just a lot for us. Ejeon did recommend getting a veg or something as a side to "cut it"... Mezzi Rigatoni: 4.7 - the fennel and sausage ragout - this truly was a "warm hug for your stomach" as Ejeon described. Rich, filling with delicious fat noodles. My one reservation was that some of the pieces of sausage were quite large, and I would have preferred a mince. It also would have been nice with a veggie thrown in... sausage goes so well with a lot of hearty greens. Calamarati: 4.5 - my dish. My least favorite of the night, but far from "bad". The olives in the red sauce gave delicious tang, and the octopus was tender. However, chickpeas seemed out of place, and I could not tell at all if the octopus had been "charred" as described. Once again, perfect noodles! Squid Ink Linguine: 5 - GET THIS! Perfect. Maple Custard: 5 - Superb! The toasted hazelnuts and the maple flavor, which was not too overpowering... it was perfect (and this coming from someone who doesn't like maple-flavor). We licked the bowl (despite being "full"). read more

Food was fair but not what I had expected. Seemed to lack seasoning and wasn't warm when it arrived.

Nothing like supporting local businesses. We truly Loved the home style food and surroundings...gosh the place is clean and huge portions with great friendly service and affordable for families of 6 plus. Can't wait to return thanks for making everyone feel welcomed unlike #45 & his administration‼ read more

Don't let the neighborhood and outside fool you. The Red Hen is full of rustic charm--beautiful place to have a date night or girls' night out. No need to dress in a suit and tie. A button and slacks or shorts in the summer time with a pair of boat shoes or chukka boots will do for the men. Loved the summer bean salad and squid ink pasta. The crispy, fresh vegetables with some cashew crumbs and unique garlic dressing did the trick for me especially as I lacked appetite. The squid ink pasta is addicting. The tender calamari and light sauce over the noodles were a beautiful combination. Highly recommend if you're visiting the DC area. read more

Terrible, terrible food and service. The entire staff acts very rude. I actually saw one of the wait staff roll their eyes after talking to an elderly couple who were having trouble seeing the menu. It's as if they only have a "certain clientele" they wish to serve. Extremely snobby. Our entire party was uncomfortable with the entire scene. We ate quickly and got out of there. read more

Was there to eat with my family. Greeting was nonexistent, food was subpar and service was horrible. I'd rather have a root canal than endure another meal there. read more

The Red Hen is easily my first thought when someone comes into town and wants amazing Italian food with service to match. The wait can be long - sometimes up to two hours - but try walking in and grabbing a spot at the bar even if you don't have a reservation. Their burrata is served differently each season and is a must order. All of their pastas are a delight, especially the Mezze Rigatoni. Dishes are between $15- $30 and all are substantial portions for the price. read more

The Red Hen - Italian Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia