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Bresca
- 1906 14th St. NW, Washington, 20000, USA
- $$$$ · Contemporary, American
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- 1906 14th St. NW, Washington, 20000, USA
- $$$$ · Contemporary, American
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MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View
One MICHELIN Star: High quality cooking, worth a stop!
It's set on busy 14th Street, but beautiful Bresca far from blends in with the crowd. Instead, it mixes the warmth of a neighborhood treasure with the talent of a special occasion spot. Inside, splashes of gold, a living wall crafted from moss and design elements teetering between whimsical and downright surreal, create a contemporary vibe. The cooking is casual yet ambitious, thanks to Chef Ryan Ratino’s cutting-edge credentials. His menu is divided into categories, like snacks, medium plates, and large, shareable plates. Find a clear sense of artistry in the likes of a foie gras "negroni" topped with Campari gelée or the agreeably priced and perfect pappardelle with lamb ragù.
Cocktails, like The Daulphine St. Punch, may be relished in lieu of dessert.
Facilities & Services
- Air conditioning
- American Express credit card
- Counter dining
- Credit card / Debit card accepted
- Diners Club credit card
- Mastercard credit card
- Terrace
- Visa credit card
- Wheelchair access
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Features
2 minutes
Meet the Ceramicist to the MICHELIN Stars
Jono Pandolfi is the mastermind behind the star-studded dinnerware at MICHELIN Guide restaurants.

Dining In
1 minute
Recipe: Black Forest Chocolate Cake by Ryan Ratino
Whip up this decadent cake by chef Ryan Ratino of One MICHELIN Star Bresca and Two MICHELIN Star Jônt

MICHELIN Guide Ceremony
1 minute
Will Patton, 2022 Washington Exceptional Cocktails Award Winner
Will Patton of the beverage team at One Star Bresca and Two star Jônt on Champagne and fermentation

Dining In
1 minute
Cocktail Recipe: Ryan Ratino's Suite at the Willard
How to make Suite at the Willard with Rémy Martin Tercet, plus indulgent cognac-cured foie gras

Dining Out
1 minute
A MICHELIN Star: Bresca (Video)
“I’ll never forget—11:04 a.m., I was parking my car right down the street and I got the phone call,” executive chef/owner Ryan Ratino recalls of when his D.C.-based restaurant received its first MICHELIN star.

Dining Out
3 minutes
Weekend Inspiration: Washington, D.C.’s 14th Street, NW
These six MICHELIN-recommended restaurants are worth seeking out.
Dining Out
1 minute
Where to Dine During D.C. Restaurant Week
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Features
4 minutes
ZeroFoodprint Reduces Restaurants' Impact on Environment
The organization's co-founder believes restaurants have the largest responsibility to fight climate change.