Menu to Taste

Bresca

Progressive French-American · Washington D.C. · Michelin One Star · Chef Ryan Ratino

Awarded one Michelin star, Bresca in Washington, D.C., showcases chef Ryan Ratino's contemporary take on French bistronomy. The kitchen merges classic technique with local mid-Atlantic ingredients across seasonal menus. Inside, the dining room is anchored by a living moss wall and whitewashed brick.

1906 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, Washington D.C.

  • 1 Michelin Star

Menu

Dishes

  • Pappardelle with Lamb Ragù — Michelin Guide praised as 'perfect'
  • Short Rib Cavatelli — Mustard greens, perfectly cooked pasta
  • Kaluga Caviar Service — Served over duck-fat waffles with rich cream sauce
  • House-made Madeleines — Served warm, dusted with confectioner's sugar
  • Black Forest — Dark chocolate, cherry, hyssop, sherbet
  • Foie Gras Negroni — Topped with Campari gelée - playful signature
  • Duck à la Presse — Tableside presentation - 2025 highlight
  • Foie Gras PB&J — Nutter Butter-shaped, strawberry-pistachio foie gras gateau
  • Japanese A5 Wagyu — Charred fava leaves and turnips
  • Foie Gras Cake Pop — Hazelnut, chocolate, amaretto, gold leaf

Pairing

  • THE ULTIMATE PAIRING (220)
  • BRESCA RESERVE PAIRING (115)

Cocktails

  • Vintage Negroni (65) — 1970's Beefeater Gin, 1980s Campari, Contemporary Italian Vermouth
  • French 75 (20) — Ford's Gin, White Vermouth, Pear, Sparkling Wine
  • Bee's Knees (20) — J. Rieger Gin, Kombucha Honey, Lemon (also available non-alcoholic)
  • Earl Grey (6)
  • Vintage Cynar (38)
  • Vintage Fernet (38)
  • Quiet Evening (6)
  • Dauphine St. Punch (19) — Dessert-style cocktail alternative
  • Pisco Punch (19) — Acholado Pisco, Italicus, Grape, Vanilla, Peanut Butter Brittle

Tasting Menu

  • Four-Course Tasting Menu (145) — Modern French bistro experience, $145 per person
  • 4-Course Tasting Menu (145)
  • Six-Course Tasting Menu (195) — Extended tasting experience, $195 per person

Wines

  • BRESCA WINE PAIRING (45)
  • Cuvée des Sommeliers (40)
  • Reserva Rioja (22) — Spanish red, recommended with duck and wagyu

The Experience

Expect a relaxed atmosphere. The meal is structured around a tasting menu. A good fit for celebrations.

  • Occasion: Celebration
  • Atmosphere: Relaxed
  • Format: Tasting menu

Phone: +1 202-518-7926

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