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1822 1st St NW Washington DC, 20001  |  202-525-3021

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Dinner Menu

Our dinner menu changes with the seasons, built around wood-fired cooking, fresh pasta, and Mid-Atlantic ingredients. Wondering about reservations, walk-ins, or dietary accommodations? Our FAQ page has answers.

Crostini

Grilled Rustic Bread & Cultured Butter
9
Sea Salt, Shaved Radishes. optional Sicilian anchovies
Whipped Ricotta Crostini
14
Black Truffle Sauce, Wildflower Honey, Sea Salt
Baba Ghanoush
16
'Muhammara', Walnuts, Peppadew, Sesame, Parsley, Sumac, Grilled Bread
Chicken Liver & Foie Gras Mousse
15
Fig 'Conserva', Fresh Thyme, Grilled Bread

Antipasta

Arancini di Funghi
16
Crispy Risotto Fritters, Roasted Mushrooms, Marsala, Rosemary Aioli, Montasio
Charred Broccolini
17
Calabrian Chili Vinaigrette, Golden Raisins, Candied Hazelnuts
Grilled Spanish Octopus
22
Crispy Gnocchi alla Romana, Roasted Hazelnut Romesco, Blue Basil
Shaved Fennel Salad
16
Green Beans, Charred Jalapeño Dressing, Sunflower Seeds, Mint, Parsley
Heirloom Beet Salad
17
Liuzzi Stracciatella, Toasted Hazelnuts, Maple, Orange, Dill, Mint
Roasted Honeynut Squash
16
Yogurt Crema, Pepitas, Pomegranate, Sesame, Calabrian Chili, Za'atar

Pasta

Mezzi Rigatoni
26
Tomato, Garlic, Fennel Sausage Ragu, Fennel Pollen, Pecorino Romano
Spaghetti
28
Chantarelle Mushrooms, Black Truffle, Marsala, Rosemary, Breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano
Squid Ink Linguini 'Vongole'
28
Littleneck Clams, Fennel, Garlic, Spicy Chili Flakes, Parsley, Breadcrumbs
Gnochetti
28
Baby Kale Pesto, Sunflower Seeds, Pepita Crumble, Sesame, Orange, 24-Month Parmigiano

Secondi

Pork Milanese 'Caprese'
38
Heirloom Baby Tomatoes, Basil, Mozzarella, Balsamic
Pan-Seared Atlantic Halibut
38
Sunchoke & Leek 'Crema,' Roasted Trevisano, Balsamic, Crispy Sunchokes
Grilled Beef Short Rib
38
Black Garlic Glaze, Crispy Potatoes, Charred Heirloom Peppers, Poblano 'Salsa Verde'

Reservations

We are thrilled to welcome you back!
Our dining room is open for both reservations and walk-ins. We set aside a portion of our tables for walk-in guests, seated on a first come, first serve basis. You can add your name to our waitlist in person (sorry we can’t add you over the phone), and your whole party needs to be present before being seated.
Bar seating is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis with the full menu available.
Hosting a group larger than 8? Ask about a full restaurant buyout on our private events page.
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The Red Hen

  • 1822 1st St NW Washington DC, 20001
  • 202-525-3021
  • info@theredhendc.com

Hours

  • Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

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