L'Ardente - Washington, District of Columbia

Stefan Koenen

Top Adresse in Washington. Tolle Location. Perfekter Service. Super leckeres Essen. Arancini at it‘s best. Lasagne einzigartig. Kann man nur empfehlen. Tisch muss man vorher reservieren!! Sogar die Rechnung wird noch liebevoll in einer goldenen Krone serviert. Kommen gerne wieder.

Sebi Meyer

Overhyped! Es wird definitiv versucht, auf die gehobene Klasse ausgelegt zu sein. Man hat schnell gemerkt, dass es sich hierbei um ein Restaurant handelt, wo man lieber Wein und am besten auch noch den teuren Dessert bestellen sollte. Der Kellner war enttäuscht dass wir nur einen Hauptgang und eine Cola bestellt haben. Dafür haben wir trotzdem über 50$ pro Person geblecht. Und wenn man die Reservierung absagt gibt es 35$ Strafe ? etwas übertrieben ?!
Dafür dass man am Eingang erstmal warten gelassen wird und der Kellner sehr undeutlich gesprochen hat

Anil Dwivedi

A really good dining experience at an expensive restaurant depends a lot on your server. This night our server was really not present. It took away from the experience. They add 20% which I am good with if the server is decent. But lame service with a guaranteed tip seems sketchy. Other severs around us appeared to be more interested in their patrons. So it’s not a generalized statement. Just a what it was for us.

Family style dish with no serving utensils. Not what I would expect from a place with the reputation of a Michelin mention. Do you really need to ask for a spoon to serve?

The food was excellent. There drinks are unique and nice. Dessert is a must.

Just disappointing and will go elsewhere next time.

Mariane magalhaes

Today was us elopement and this restaurant truly made our day special! From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warm hospitality and a beautiful ambiance that set the tone for a memorable experience. The menu was diverse, offering a variety of delicious options that catered to every taste. Each dish was not only visually stunning but packed with flavor, making every bite a delight. The staff were attentive and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our meal. A special thank you to the amazing team who worked on Sunday, September 8, for making it all possible. Your dedication and hard work did not go unnoticed. Thank you for all your nice work! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking to treat yourself, this place knows how to make your day extraordinary. Highly recommend!

Martin M

This has been on my restaurant list for a lil bit and I finally decided to take family here while they were in town. The ambiance is great, staff is super polite and professional and the food is insanely flavorful. Our server Blake was very informative and super awesome. I’ll definitely be back!

Angela Kondowe

The food was delicious, we shared the duck hunt, 40 layer lasagna, venetian risotto, and octopus. My favorite were the risotto and the duck hunt, both were very flavorful. The lasagna was very tasty too. My disappointment was with the lack of attention to detail with the service. I made a reservation at L’Ardente to celebrate my birthday. I mentioned that the occasion was a birthday celebration when I made the reservation. The hostess acknowledge that when we checked in and wished me a happy birthday. Our waiter did not acknowledge that, at all. Someone else sitting a table away from us was celebrating a birthday too and they got a birthday card and a lit candle. Another example of the lack of attention to detail, I ordered a glass of Barolo to drink with the main. The glass of wine was not delivered half way through us eating the main, I had to ask someone to get our waiters attention, when he came to our table, I had to let him know the wine was not served. He did not notice. For a place like L’Ardente, one expects more. Lastly, they have a service charge, fair enough that is mentioned on Resy as you make the reservation, they also have a sign by the hostess desk, and it is on the menu. My issue is they have an option for tips on the card reader, which the waiter holds as you swipe your card. It feels like an extra form of pressure, when one has already been charged 20% on a premium meal.

Greg Smith

Stellar overall experience with no real weakness from the moment we walked in the door until we departed. Enjoyed the app options so much we turned them into our dinner. Most unique presentation goes to the duck hunt with best visual appeal going to the tiramisu flambe. Restaurant was packed but still able to have a good conversation at our table.

Joseph Zhang

A reservation is needed because it's a popular restaurant. The food is great and yummy. The service is a little slow for my group of 3 people. But our server is very friendly. Highly recommend.