Ciel Capitol Hill

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.

Went for Sunday brunch. The ambiance was great, and I really liked that the DJ played good music at a volume that allowed for easy conversation. The food was decent, though nothing stood out, and the cocktail menu was a bit limited. Service could have been more attentive. Overall worth checking out on a nice day for the chill vibe and beautiful view.

The service was good. However, it appears that the staff allows disrespectful behavior from certain customers, especially those who are perceived as "big spenders." I came here for the first time to celebrate a friend's doctoral accomplishment, only to be met with unprovoked disrespect by a man who called himself "Johnny Cash." After I made a harmless comment about his nickname resembling the country singer, he responded with hostility. Insinuating that the money they spend should allow for disrespectful language and being called out of one's name. Security was informed about this incident, as well as complaints by other women from the same man who made additional disrespectful comments. Security stated that because we were not physically harmed, there was nothing they could do despite the unprovoked hostility. If this is the type of environment that the establishment promotes, then I would not recommend this place. It does not help that there were racial power differentials at hand, and as a minority, I do not feel welcomed. I do suggest that security at least correct this behavior by issuing warnings before saying that there is nothing they can do. Feel free to reach out to me for further details

Nice roof; abysmal service and messy atmosphere. Came for celebratory drinks/meal with friends with an outdoor reservation. Do not bother sitting outside if you don't like pot smoke and an obnoxiously loud DJ. This is NOT a place for a relaxing, classy evening with DC city views. And be prepared to wait, and wait, and wait for your drinks and food -- both of which are a tremendous improvement over the bizarre concept that was here before, but still not worth it. For a place with several weeks under its belt, ever single staffer (from host to server to manager) felt clueless and like it was their first day. The Morrow Hotel has an exponentially better rooftop without the hassles just a few blocks away. I hope Marriott fixes Ciel; it has potential but needs some serious overhaul.

Great vibes as soon as you walk in. Beautiful place with great view of the city. Everything on the menu is worth trying as well! Staff was super friendly the entire time too.