Arrels DC
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Spanish tapas, paellas, grilled seafood, and churros
Spanish tapas, paellas, grilled seafood, and churros
"The all-you-can-eat Pim Pam Pum brunch includes plenty of the paella, lamb or shrimp skewers, and other traditional Spanish flavors from Pepe Moncayo’s main menu. Traditional eggs are still on this menu, served with patatas bravas or in a spicy tomato dish, and there is plenty of Basque cheesecake and hazelnut-filled churros to round out the bottomless brunch. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is $45 per person." - Emily Venezky
"D.C.’s all-day Spanish newcomer Arrels is the Arlo Washington DC hotel’s warm-toned restaurant with a bright grab-and-go bodega that highlights chef Pepe Moncayo’s Spanish roots, from growing up in Barcelona with Andalusian parents to being mentored by chefs across the Iberian Peninsula. Saddle up to the bar for an excellent gin and tonic before settling into the full-service dining room for comforting paellas topped with rabbit, shrimp, and crab; smoky escalivada; cod fish croqueta; grilled veggies with romesco, baby squid with chorizo; wax beans topped with a jamón crumble; and a delicious churros finale with an Espelette chille pepper chocolate sauce." - Tierney Plumb
"Ground-floor Arrel is freshly-opened Arlo Washington DC hotel’s warm-toned restaurant with a bright grab-and-go cafe that highlights chef Pepe Moncayo’s Spanish roots, from growing up in Barcelona with Andalusian parents to being mentored by chefs across the Iberian Peninsula. Both the full-service dining destination and its snack-filled bodega will serve modern takes on classic Spanish dishes, such as comforting paellas, butifarra (simple Catalan sausage), and seafood dishes. An upstairs bar serving Japanese bites and drinks debuted in December." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky
"Made a solid first impression with dishes like a wax beans-and-Brussels-sprouts combination and a whole branzino, but shone at dessert: “The churros proved to be a star dessert order, with spicy Mexican chocolate and whipped cream pleasantly paired with the thin, crispy fried dessert.” The reviewer also praised their espresso martini — “pleasantly foamy, strong coffee flavor, not too sweet” — and suggested it would be especially nice in the rooftop lounge with its “killer views.” — MJF" - Eater Staff
"Ring in 2025 with an evening of dining and entertainment by chef Pepe Moncayo. The 6-course menu goes for $120 and is available from 5:30 p.m. to last seating at 9:30 p.m. Its regular à la carte menu will also be available. Make reservations on Resy." - Vinciane Ngomsi
