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Nestled on a serene Dupont Circle street, Iron Gate enchants diners with its romantic ambiance, Mediterranean small plates, and a wisteria-draped courtyard.
"A dining room with a roaring fire is just one of the treats that makes this historic Dupont Circle setting so intimate. Share dishes off the family-style menu with wine pairings, or order a la carte dishes like daily focaccia and Mediterranean octopus with sweet potatoes, frisee, sherry vinegar, and black garlic aioli." - Tierney Plumb, Stephanie Carter
"Historic carriage house-turned-restaurant Iron Gate rings in 11 years under Neighborhood Restaurant Group. To mark the occasion, the group installed heaters, restored the foundation, and installed a retractable awning to upgrade the space from 2013. All that hard work has paid off, with plenty of favorable reviews and local celebrity sightings at the romantic spot known for Mediterranean and Greek fare. Throwback dishes are on Iron Gate’s dinner menu until November 23, before a ticketed event to celebrate the anniversary on November 24. A variety of food and cocktail stations will highlight diner favorites like whole roasted lamb with pita and Greek potatoes, cheeses and charcuterie, gnocchi and spiced pork ragu, mushroom carbonara, and seafood giouvesti. If you’re still hungry for something sweet, mini budinos and loukomades will be fried to order for dessert. The early dinner lasts from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and tickets ($95) are available on Opentable." - Emily Venezky
"The brick-lined fireplace is the dining room’s focal point at this romantic Dupont Circle mainstay that once operated as a carriage house. Now, you’ll find Mediterranean cooking that references Italy and Greece, like charred octopus with shishito peppers, braised venison, and oak-grilled rockfish." - Mekita Rivas, Eater Staff
"Iron Gate, an Italian and Mediterranean spot in Dupont Circle, has a fire-pitted outdoor patio and bar area that screams romance. This is a good pick if you’re still doing the whole “just drinks and appetizers” thing, especially if you’re not ready to shell out your hard-earned dollars on internet strangers. " - tristiana hinton, omnia saed
"Executive chef Anthony Chittum can prepare a three-course, family-style seated meal in the garden for 50 or a cocktail reception for 75. The dining room, once horse stables for a general in the Civil War, seats 48. The entire restaurant holds 100 seated and 120 standing. The menu is made up of Greek and Italian dishes but can be customized to include small plates and vegetarian options." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tim Ebner, Eater Staff
