The Bottom Line
Modern American cuisine, with an interesting flare of Asian, Mediterranean and traditional French influenced flavors. The food is elegantly presented and servers are knowledgable about wines and can make recommendations to complement your meal.
Pros
- Modern American cuisine in a stylish and contemporary setting
- Reasonable prices
- Great service and nice presentation
- Rooftop patio seating available seasonally
- Extensive selection of wine, separate wine bar offering lighter fare
Cons
- Portions are modest
Description
- Address: 3311 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008
- Phone: (202) 244-6750
- Ardeo Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5:30-10:30pm; Friday & Saturday 5:30-11:30pm; Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm.
- Bardeo (Winebar) Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5-11pm; Friday & Saturday 5pm-1am.
- Prices: Appetizers range from $7 to $12; Entrees range from $14 to $22.
- Reservations: Recommended
- Metro: One block from Cleveland Park Metro Stop on the Red Line
- Parking: Street Parking or Valet for $5.
- Web Site: www.ardeorestaurant.com
Guide Review - Ardeo Restaurant & Bardeo Wine Bar - Restaurant Review - Washington, DC
Ardeo is a full service restaurant and Bardeo is a wine bar offering an extensive selection of wines and lighter fare.
An outstanding appetizer is the Seared Sea Scallops Creamy Polenta, Baby Spinach, Pancetta, Balsamic Brown Butter Vinaigrette. Other starters at Ardeo include items such as lump crab salad with bloody mary granite and micro celery and artichoke salad with baby arugula and lavender-goat cheese vinaigrette.
Suggested entrees include the seared duck breast with green tea soba noodles, baby bok choy and sesame-star anise jus; grilled mahi mahi with mint and apricot couscous, pea shoot salad and vanilla-almond foam or the Spice Crusted Venison Curried Jasmine Rice, Pear and Ginger Chutney, Cardamom-Cashew Puree. Desserts include Bittersweet Chocolate Creme Brulee Cake, a trio of ice cream or an assorted cookie platter.
The decor is contemporary and the walls are adorned with an interesting collection of illuminated artwork. A rooftop patio offers the option of outdoor seating in a more casual atmosphere during the warmer months.
Reviewed May 2006 - Prices are subject to change
Have you dined at this restaurant? Share your own experience.
An outstanding appetizer is the Seared Sea Scallops Creamy Polenta, Baby Spinach, Pancetta, Balsamic Brown Butter Vinaigrette. Other starters at Ardeo include items such as lump crab salad with bloody mary granite and micro celery and artichoke salad with baby arugula and lavender-goat cheese vinaigrette.
Suggested entrees include the seared duck breast with green tea soba noodles, baby bok choy and sesame-star anise jus; grilled mahi mahi with mint and apricot couscous, pea shoot salad and vanilla-almond foam or the Spice Crusted Venison Curried Jasmine Rice, Pear and Ginger Chutney, Cardamom-Cashew Puree. Desserts include Bittersweet Chocolate Creme Brulee Cake, a trio of ice cream or an assorted cookie platter.
The decor is contemporary and the walls are adorned with an interesting collection of illuminated artwork. A rooftop patio offers the option of outdoor seating in a more casual atmosphere during the warmer months.
Reviewed May 2006 - Prices are subject to change
Have you dined at this restaurant? Share your own experience.
