Menu to Taste

Imperfecto

Mediterranean-Latin American · Washington D.C. · Michelin One Star · Chef Enrique Limardo

Awarded one Michelin star, Imperfecto in Washington, D.C. is led by chef Enrique Limardo. The West End restaurant blends Mediterranean and Latin American flavors across a glass-and-marble dining space. Menu offerings include dishes like foie gras paired with plantain brioche.

1124 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington D.C.

  • 1 Michelin Star

Menu

Dishes

  • Spanish Cochinillo – slow-roasted suckling pig, peas, cauliflower, consommé (51)
  • Vermont Cheese (17) — Little Hosmer, Alpha Tolman, Vault No. 5, almond turron, house marmalade, lavash
  • Truffle Tagliolini (28) — Homemade pasta, sweet corn cream, asparagus, pecorino romano, truffle
  • Sorbets Tasting (14) — Kiwi-yuzu, mango-tarragon, raspberry-mint, grilled pineapple-coconut, sicilian lemon
  • Pistachio and Yogurt (16) — Phyllo mille-feuille, yogurt pistachio ice cream, dulce de leche foam, raspberry and orange blossom sauce
  • Imperfecto Eclair (15) — Mascarpone mocha cream, coffee anglaise, orange jelly, crushed hazelnut
  • A5 Japanese Wagyu (95) — 3 oz strip loin glazed with aged balsamic vinegar, vegan blood sausage, arepita, suero picante
  • Sweet Potato and Labneh (28) — Ixtamalized sweet potato, sumac-seasoned labneh, crispy quinoa
  • Imperfecto Royal Osetra Caviar (75) — Half ounce serving
  • Royale Mar y Tierra — Part of Chef's Table Dégustation. Uni, crispy rice, hedgehog mushroom, chicken jus. Paired with Paolo Bea Santa Chiara 2021.

Cocktails

  • Remy Martin XO
  • Jacopo Poli, Grappa di Sassicaia

Wines

  • Bollinger, Special Cuvée, Champagne, France NV
  • Pinea, Korde Rosé, Ribera del Duero ‘23
  • Remo Farina, Recioto della Valpolicella, Recioto ‘20

Tasting Menu

  • Chef's Table (Chef Degustación) (265)
  • Chef's Tasting Menu (125) — 6-course tasting menu. Wine pairing available ($135).
  • Tasting Menu (Dining Room) (175) — ### 2. 🍷 Tasting Menu (Dining Room) at Imperfecto
  • Tasting Menu (175)
  • CHEF’S TASTING (175)

The Experience

Built around the chef's counter and with garden or terrace dining. The meal is structured around a tasting menu and à la carte dining. A good fit for celebrations.

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