Best Contemporary European Restaurants in Mount Vernon Triangle

First of all, best dinner experience so far in DC and Chef Lledo being the second person we saw after walking into the establishment spoke to his touch in everything. Service was the name of the game, the lead Ann made the whole dining experience seamless, a story, gave us insight into the chefs intention for us with each bite. Sommolier Aaron was the tone setter for each bite with the perfect pairing. I would advocate for doing the wine pairing. We did one with and one without and as the without, I ordered à la carte glasses which were fabulous- but the pairings were perfectly matched to draw more out from each dish and flavor. Other service staff like Julia and Pavel took care to keep us on our valencian Journey, and the view into the kitchen from every table was a pleasant touch. Will be going back

An intimate culinary journey curated by the chefs of the Jose Andres team. Each course the twelve diners were presented was full of flavor, balance, and contrast. Ingredients were locally sourced when possible, to share in the life experiences of Chef Andes' and the emotions those dishes evoked. A background story and ingredient list for each course was given by one of the chefs to usher us upon our adventure. To that end, an optional wine pairing was available each with a story of their own. The food, plating, presentation, ambiance, and overall experience was absolutely incredible.

Omar was great at the bar, and our waitress was so sweet! We celebrated my husband’s birthday, and everyone made him feel special. The tuna appetizer, harissa chicken, and bucatini were fabulous!

I selected The Henri for a family luncheon while we were visiting nearby galleries and museums, and it was an excellent choice for our multigenerational group. Everyone loved it. The staff was warm, attentive, and accommodating, and the ambiance was elegant yet comfortable for conversation. The food was beautifully plated, generously portioned, and delicious. The menu balanced creative, high-quality ingredients with approachable dishes that even the little ones enjoyed. A wonderful experience overall.

Our food was delicious especially the loaded fries and short ribs. The beer selection is extensive and delicious. Even their cocktails were unique and well made. Our server was excellent and super attentive and knowledgeable. We would definitely return.