Bresca
Progressive French-American · Washington D.C. · Michelin One Star · Chef Ryan Ratino
Chef Ryan Ratino's Michelin-starred progressive French-American restaurant on 14th Street. Offers a la carte and tasting menu options with an extensive cocktail and wine program. First carbon-neutral restaurant in DC (ZeroFoodprint). Michelin Green Star. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
1906 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, Washington D.C.
- 1 Michelin Star
Menu
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
Dishes
- 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
- Diver Scallop — Hazelnut, kombu, shiso
- Steak Upgrade (80)
Tasting Menu
- Four-Course Tasting Menu (145) — Modern French bistro experience, $145 per person
- 4-Course Tasting Menu (145)
- BRESCA RESERVE PAIRING (115)
- THE ULTIMATE PAIRING (220)
- Six-Course Tasting Menu (195) — Extended tasting experience, $195 per person
Wines
- Churchill’s LBV 2019 (18)
- BRESCA WINE PAIRING (45)
- Cuvée des Sommeliers (40)
- Reserva Rioja (22) — Spanish red, recommended with duck and wagyu
Phone: +1 202-518-7926
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