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Bresca
Contemporary
Bresca sits on 14th Street amid gold leaf and a living moss wall, trading bistro anonymity for a warmth that feels both neighborhood and occasion-worthy. Chef Ryan Ratino's cooking—a foie gras negroni, lamb pappardelle—arrives casual yet artful, with service that knows when to vanish.
- AAA
- Four Diamonds
- Michelin Guide
- 1 Star
- James Beard Awards
- 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Hospitality
- 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic · Ryan Ratino
- Spirited Awards
- 2024 · Top 10 Nominee · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar
- 2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. East
- The New York Times
- The 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now
- Eater
- The 38 Essential Restaurants Around D.C.
- The Best Tasting Menus in D.C. Right Now
- Washingtonian
- 2025 · #48 · 100 Very Best Restaurants
- AAA Four Diamonds
- Michelin Guide 1 Star
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Hospitality
