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.
- Occasion: Celebration
- Format: Tasting menu, À la carte
- Setting: Chef's counter, Garden / terrace
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