All Black Everything; includingthe seasoning. A Kennedy local walked me through and it was great…read more Came right at 1 pm opening so there was no wait and ample street parking. From the out side it look dark and dreary but inside its bright and airy. Very approps to the DC vibe. You'll be greated and seated with that DC flair. The Market went viral so they were short on Lobster meat. Delivery is daily and we got there too early. So we settled on some Salmon Jerk Thai fried rice and Crab Eggrolls. The flavor explosion was massive. The Salmon was thoughly cooked and moist with great flavor. The rice exquisitely seasoned. It was really really good but not Thai flavored. Its not spicey nor was there that lime that Thai food has. Yet, it was delicious non the less. The Eggrolls were bomb. Fully creamy with a great chrisp. I know creamy is weird right? It's totally worked. Theres an electric lemonade and watermelon drink special that's vibrant and delicious. It sets the mood of the evening. Its definitely worth a try. I mean DC sea food scene needed a little invigorating, right!

I was passing through the neighborhood and found myself really hungry so I decided to pop in and…read moregrab a quick bite. Also I just had to check it out since I was surprised by an upper mid seafood concept spot "way out here" in Brightwood/ KDY. The salmon bites were tasty, but not memorable. I do wanna come back and try their catfish and or whiting sandwiches. Overall, A for effort. I think the vision is admirable, if not really brave trying to make a living from an upper-mid level takeout seafood spot in a slower residential neighborhood, somewhat far from the high foot traffic parts of town. I hope they're wildly successful.

I went to Atxondo hoping to taste the work of a Basque chef, and found out that the new chef is…read morefrom El Salvador, but has studied cookery in Spain. After having a full meal with cocktails, appetizer, entree, dessert and coffee (about $70 per person), I concluded that Atxondo will be a definite future destination for Happy Hour and light bites, but that my full meal dining dollars will be spent elsewhere. The Patatas Bravas (Fingerling Potatoes) were outstanding, with their two tasty sauces and rich, crispy flavor and texture. The Hibiscus Margarita with its salt and tajín rim was good enough to warrant a second one... but the Sangria was lackluster due to the complete absence of cut-up fresh fruit in my glass. The "Crispy Duck Breast" is no longer served whole, but sliced on a bed of sauteed kale... and, sadly, seemed to be only a shadow of its former self. The Lamb Meatballs suffered from being mushy (a coarser grind would have made a world of difference in the texture) and lacked that meaty exuberance one treasures in any kind of meatball. My serving of Basque Cheesecake was almost comically tiny (at $9 per serving, perhaps not so funny after all). But my cup of Americano came out of the espresso machine strapping strong and piping hot, with a gorgeous head of natural crema from the oil of the coffee beans. So I will definitely return for a future Happy Hour to devour the outstanding Patatas Bravas and sip the good Margaritas, and to try the bargain Manchego Burger and other Happy Hour bites. For serious dining, Atxondo falls short of the mark... but for drinks and bar food, Atxondo turns out to be a real neighborhood gem. .

Very solid 4 stars for Atxondo. Just a note that while there are paper menus, the QR code menu has…read morea lot more options. The service is very nice and attentive an adds to the homey feel. Atxondo really strikes me as an underrated gem. It's only about a mile walk from the Petworth Metro, is right on several bus lines and for us, coming from silver spring, the drive was a very easy ~15 minutes. Intrigued to hear how often people in the neighborhood come here. It's mostly a tapas style, so everything but the paella is smaller plates. Everything is wonderfully tasty. The mini chorizo, with the accompanying chips absorbing the chorizo liquid were awesome and our group also loved the cremini mushrooms. I love a good paella and Atxondo's is a standout. really wonderfull flavored and plenty for our group of 5. They say it's enough for 2-4, but unless its your only meal of the day, I fully think a group of 2 would have leftovers. It's definitely on our list to return

I love this little spot! The food is fresh, hot and delicious. They pack on the proportions too so…read moreyou get a lot of great seafood for your money. The woman at the counter is also really nice and she takes the time to get to know her customers.

Being bold (and risky), I ordered both snow crabs and shrimp in its world special sauce. And it…read moreproved to be the right choice. This special sauce is kinda a mixture of canjun and butter - a perfect combination. Shrimps are jumbo and fresh. I appreciate the chef who took the time and clean all shrimps before cooking. The cut on the shrimp back also made it easy to peel off the shrimp skin. Took one star off b/c the snow crab doesn't taste fresh. It's ok but did taste like it's been frozen for long. Delivery was also fast (uber eats). Would definitely order again.

San Matteo is our go-to spot in our Petworth neighborhood. The food is consistently superb. Staff…read moreare always highly welcoming and attentive. The spaces are very appealing. We enjoy the rear patio the most. Kid friendly, too. What a treasure to have in Petworth. By all appearances, San Matteo is a success that's here to stay.

Dinner at San Matteo, yes please and thank you!…read more Good food and service was memorable adding San Matteo to the list of favorites. The front patio is cute and a nice spot to sit on a nice day. We entered the restaurant, pasted the bar and made our way to the back. We were pleasantly surprised with a nice outdoor feeling to dine at. We were immediately greeted by our waiter, given water and warm bread with olive oil. To kick off our meal everyone had different ideas of what they were craving so we went with three starters. PROSCIUTTO E MOZZARELLA for one. It that had the usual meat and cheese board with nuts, mini bread crackers and jam. I liked how pistachio pieces were found in the meats and cheese. [5/5] BEEF CARPACCIO which is a family favorite of ours was a must try. The tender slices of beef with arugula, with sliced capers and celery. It reminded us of our trips to Italy. [5/5] FRITTO MISTO came next. This mixed lite battered bowl of seafood goodness with a little spice delight. It had calamari, fish, shrimp, garlic, zucchini and chilies. I really liked how the batter was lite which says a lot because I love really crispy anything. [ 5/5] On to the main courses, we proceeded with different pasta noodle dishes. BUCATINI BOLOGNESE one of my favorite pasta noodles was my selection. The noodles were al dente and the sauce and meat were excellent. [5/5] PAPPARDELLE CINGHIALE was my husband's pick. The pappardelle noodles were al dente and nicely accompanied the meat with the tasty sauce. Topped with ricotta; the dish was full of flavor. [5/5] CHICKEN ALFREDO was the last pick. Not an authentic Italian dish; however, hats off to the chef for making this for our picky eater in the family. The sauce was creamy and delicious. Noodles were cooked perfectly. [5/5] Surprisingly we had just enough room for a sweet ending - an Affogato. Whoaza! The espresso was yummy; put some hair on our picky eater's chest. It had a hint of licorice flavor that was unique. Let's not forget the San Matteo Spritz. Smoky and highly enjoyable. I loved it and will order again when I return. Overall, San Matteo hit all the check boxes for our lovely family dinner. The staff were attentive and never left us wanting more water, food or waiting long. The food was tasty. It seems upscale with a casual feel. Some people were dressed for date night while others were having a casual meal with family or friends. The seating options of areas were all unique in its own way. Front patio for a nice day, from the front indoor dining area for maybe a more intimate feel, bar and table top area for a drink and appetizer going solo or with a friend; and lastly the back dining area for a a bigger group to enjoy your meal. Mixing up the dining options that suits you. I'll be back to try other dishes.

omg !!! greasy spoon!!! very good food!!!…read more a plethora and verioty and ethnic good food from the fish to the pigfeet to smotherd porkchops and they serve a heaping portion of sides and drinks you can sit down to eat but jesus take home ìs better !!! chef's kiss to the cooks and servers!!!

The breakfast is very satisfying and it's an experience. It is not Burger King or McDonald's, they…read moregive you elevated food and flavor. It's a treat for myself some days. The dinners and sandwiches are heavenly.

One of DC's off-the-beaten track and hidden gems for this one dish: Sichuan Spicey Chicken. With a…read morehigh amount sichuan peppercorns, it's delightfully numbing.

Such a great place!!! We called in a huge order the night before. They called us twice to make sure…read morethey had it all correct. Picked up the order the next day & couldn't believe the amount we got!! They wouldn't accept our tip, & when the forgot one order they made it right & apologized profusely. I took the food to work & everybody was asking where it was from! Not overly salty, very food flavor, just great all around. Will DEF be back!!

Passed by the building many times but never stoped …read more Finally decided to stop in this morning for a morning breakfast date. The food smelled so delicious from outside and even better inside . They delivered excellent service The food & coffee was so delicious We will definitely be returning

This is your new go-to breakfast spot PROMISE! Justin, the owner, is friendly and welcoming. He…read morealso cooks up the best dang breakfast sandwiches at even better prices. Justin, if you're reading this - you can charge me double next time. Everyone else - come before this place blows up and there's a line 3 blocks long. I got the breakfast sandwich and my friend got the burrito. Perfectly nourished our hungover bodies and we've been craving to go back.

Soup all year round and the food is always delicious and the service is amazing you can't find a…read morebetter place for soups

I had a pleasant lunch here with friends. Extensive list of soups on the wall, with two actually…read moreserved on any one day. I had the lentil soup and a jerk chicken sandwich, both tasty. My friends split the grilled cheese sandwich and chicken soup with herbs. They stayed for the carrot cake but I had to get home.