These days the waiters and cooks are performing with plenty of confidence. Chef Bryan Moscatello has transformed a mixed American menu into something focused and fresh.
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We had reservations booked through Open Table for Kids' Restaurant Week and I specifically indicated we would need a high chair. When we arrived we were told there were no high chairs available and we would have to wait. We waited for almost an hour, with a 1 year old, and finally had to go find somewhere else to eat. I can understand that participating in Kids' Restaurant Week would place a higher demand upon high chairs but I would also expect a restaurant of this caliber to be prepared for that, especially when we specifically requested one ahead of time. Additionally, the staff was unhelpful and even seemed irritated that we were making such a request.
Went for Restaurant Week and my husband's birthday. Zola offers the whole menu, which is nice, but unfortunately the food wasn't up to par. Ravioli starter was overcooked but tasted nice (thanks, garlic!). Tuna app was just okay- not a lot of flavor. Smoked trout entree was actually pretty gross, with the corn cake and trout components looking and tasting like stuff you'd make while camping. $4.25 lemonade was nearly all ice. Requested tuna medium, got well-done (they took $2 off the bill). The server acted like we- and the tables around us- were burdens to him (common for RW) but this was actually, really, the worst service we've had in about 3 years in DC. The only real highlight was the key lime cheesecake...along with leaving.
My ex made reservations to eat here when he came to visit for Valentines day. The decor was alright. The website makes it look better looking but in person--I think I've seen better especially for fine dining restaurants. But the atmosphere wasn't as fine dinging as I thought it would be--normally eating at fine dining venues, waiters don't card when ordering alcohol. These waiters did. The hostess wasn't as professional either. The Roasted "mignon" Beef Ribeye was EXCELLENT. I believe they changed the menu since I've been there but they had this side dish of corn and it was superb. Heard they have a new chef..I'm not sure if theyre just as good then.
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