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Obelisk

2029 P St. N.W.

Washington , DC , United States

(202) 872-1180

One of the D.C. area’s go-to destinations for Italian cuisine, Obelisk offers diners authentic Italian fare in a five course, prix fixe format. Located near Dupont Circle, the small restaurant seats only 36, creating an intimate atmosphere that is ideal for special celebrations or romantic meals. Diners are presented with multiple options for each of the five courses, and offerings may include squid and rice croquettes, sweetbread and porcini ravioli, and black bass with peppers and fennel. Wine pairings are offered with each course for an additional charge.

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From Food & Wine , OCT 2008

Obelisk, launched in 1987, was one of DC’s first fine-dining restaurants with a casual atmosphere; white-tablecloth food without the white tablecloth. That approach, now ubiquitous, was prescient at the time, as was Pastan’s love of local ingredients, house-made charcuterie and market-driven menus...MORE
– A Star Chef’s Harvest Dinner

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