Ciel Capitol Hill

I had the pleasure of dining at one of DCs most stunning rooftop restaurants, and I can confidently say it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I stepped out into the terrace, I was captivated by views of the Capitol building and City skyline. Our waitress Jocelyn was absolutely amazing! She was so attentive to our order and was extremely personable.

This rooftop is amazing. Their day parties are so much fun and then the ambiance and vibes at night are sexy and beautiful, gorgeous view of the Capitol. The drinks and food are delicious. The manager Ash was so incredibly accommodating and kind, he made sure me and my friends had the best time possible! Will definitely be back again!

I’ve stayed at this Marriott many times and visited Ciel. Amazing views of the Capitol and Washington Union station - creative menu, lovely cocktails. Great outdoor space - service was top notch.

I celebrated my birthday last night at Ciel in Capitol Hill and it was such a beautiful experience. From the moment you step off the elevator, you're greeted by gorgeous flowers and a really warm atmosphere. Toya, the hostess, was amazing. She was so kind and welcoming, and always around to answer any questions. Honestly just a beautiful presence right when you arrive. Ash, the manager, also stood out, super helpful and even gave us some ideas for photo prompts, which was such a nice touch. The DJ was great and kept the energy up all night. The service was a little slow and there were a few minor mistakes, but the staff was friendly and the food was really good, so it balanced out. Overall, I had such a fun night. Ciel made my birthday feel really special and I’d definitely come back.

While the interior space is somewhat limited, the patio offers a generous area for enjoyment. The view, which overlooks the capital, has charm, though it might not capture it well in photographs. Our food and drinks were enjoyable overall, with the burger and shrimp standing out as favorites among the group. I ordered the Cobb salad and found it could benefit from more dressing for enhanced flavor. The service was a bit slower, likely due to having only two bartenders available during our visit. I went on a Wednesday when they featured live jazz music. In comparison to the MVT location, I have to say I prefer this rooftop setting.

Our date night was beautiful and peaceful. We sat outside, the heater area was great! The mock tails and Cocktails were amazing. Food was great! Views were very vivid and a true portrait of the city. The atmosphere and outside area was really inviting and chic. It is an adult environment if you want to have a nice night. We visited on a Saturday night! Thank you Ciel Capitol Hill!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Vibes for Days at This Rooftop Gem! What an incredible daytime experience! This rooftop club brings the perfect energy sun-drenched vibes, great music, and a crowd that knows how to have fun. Huge shoutout to Ron the bartender, who is absolute fire at slinging drinks. Every cocktail was expertly made, fast, and full of personality. And let’s talk about Spider Kelly easily one of the most engaging and welcoming hosts I’ve encountered. H made sure everyone was having a great time and brought the whole place together with her charm and energy. I’ll definitely be coming back more often. If you’re looking for a spot with top-tier service, stellar drinks, and an unforgettable rooftop ambiance — this is it.

We arrived for our reservation, the cushions were wet, (would’ve thought to check these before us arriving) we got moved inside which was fine. The server we got was a bit rude. Not as nice as the girl server we would’ve had outside. Service was super slow from the moment we walked in, we had to wait to be seated, no hostess in sight, drinks and food took forever to come out. Music was super loud. I ordered the short rib risotto and it was the worst short rib I’ve ever tasted. The short rib was super tough and tasted old. I didn’t return it cause the server never really came to ask how our food was. To pay, they didn’t accept cash which was weird. Overall, not a great experience.