Pesce

Seafood restaurant · Dupont Circle

Pesce

Seafood restaurant · Dupont Circle

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2002 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Pesce is a delightful Dupont Circle seafood bistro with a sunny patio, serving fresh dishes like dover sole and butterfish with a friendly vibe.  

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"Featured February openings around town included Dupont seafood house Pesce." - Tierney Plumb

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"The city mourned the loss of Andrew LaPorta, owner of Dupont Circle’s long-running seafood favorite Pesce, which closed permanently after his death." - Stephanie Carter

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"The 20-year-old seafood staple in Dupont Circle just planted a cheery patio out front, fashioned with turquoise chairs, flower beds, and slick orange railings. Chef Andrew LaPorta serves dover sole and grilled octopus for dinner, which runs Monday to Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Takeout and delivery is also available." - Tierney Plumb

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"The chef behind Dupont Circle seafood go-to Pesce recently pulled the plug on the project devoted to 'unapologetically spicy' food he grew up eating as the son of a diplomat." - Tierney Plumb

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Monirom Southakakoumar

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So far we've been here three times. The first time was without reservations to meet friends at the bar — which quickly turned into dinner. We had such a good time we returned a few weeks later just to eat. The third time we actually brought our significant others. Pesce is a cozy place for a meal with friends or family. They're kind of a local secret that you don't want to get out. If you love seafood this is the place for you. We had the calamari as well as the octopus to start. Fresh oysters lasted us through cocktails before friends joined us for dinner. There were rave reviews for the butter fish, linguini with clams, and the mussels. We rounded things out with an after dinner drink, an dessert with plenty of forks. The service was very attentive and friendly (no hovering wait staff) and we felt right at home. Even though the dining room was full, we could still hold a conversation without having to raise our voices. It's one of those places where they make a point to get to know you.

Carolyn Frank

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Totally enjoyed the Tuesday lobster special: cup of a savory lobster bisque, salad of lobster and red and golden beets, and 1+ pound lobster served on lemongrass melted butter. Only issue was the lobster shell was so hard that server had to take portions back to the chef to crack. I savored every bite. My companions enjoyed the beet and goat cheese salad, and 30+ mussels as appetizers, and the halibut with clams and branzino entrees. Although the complete bronzino was served as a display, it would have been pleasant for the server to deboned it as they always do in Italy. For dessert we enjoyed the sweet pie slice topped with slightly tart lingonberry sauce, goat cheesecake and raspberry sorbet.

S.L. Walker

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Chef Andrew has created a one-in-a-gazillion seafood inspired dining establishments. The dining experience is flawless and wonderfully personalized. The food is FRESH and delicious. We enjoy a 3-course lobster special which was amazing 😉. The lobster bisque, lobster salad with roasted beets, goat cheese & arugula, and lobster with olive oil, butter & garlic was so deliciously memorable. The staff seem to vibe well with each and their rhythm is seamless. Put Pesce on your regular Go-To list.

T Wera

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The food was amazing. The appetizer portion sizes are tiny but really delicious. They also have a great selection of wine and desserts. The server was very friendly and the whole staff was just great. The 3 course lobster meal was just great!

Jane Davidson

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Divine lobster bisque, absolutely to die for. The main lobster dish unfortunately paled in comparison, was bland. But, substantial. Very lovely service, a great wine list, and good advice on wine selection.

Steve Hartig

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Really great meal along with good service. My wife and I started with grilled sardines which were well prepared. I then had the whole branzino which was stuffed with some rosemary and other herbs. Great to get a good fish meal also with some choices that are a bit more unusual compared to most restaurants

Devin Stokes

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The customer service was awesome will definitely return. I had a season item of oxtails and scallops beautifully made.

Sylvia Hill

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The oysters were small but very tasty. I recommend trying. If you are an ardent oyster lover, get 2 orders. The beet salad was refreshing. The rosotto lobster has a delicious flavor but the lobster was s little rubbery. I did not like the texture. The service was impeccable. The rose wine is a must try if you like rose wine. The desserts are excellent. The blackberry sorbet is a winner. My experience was wonderful and I’m planning to go back soon.