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Marcel's

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#8 of 1,016 restaurants in Washington DC
  • Cuisines: Belgian, French, Seafood
  • Average price*: $ 35
  • Address: 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC, DC 20037
  • Phone:  (202) 296-1166
  • Fax:  202-296-6466
  • Website: http://www.marcelsdc.com
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 5, 2008

Marcel's is one of my favorite spots in DC. The bar is wonderful, especially with the jazz combo on some nights. The seasonal truffle specials are not to be missed. The chef, Robert Weidemier, came to my table and chatted with me and my wife for quite a while on one visit, let us smell a basket full of fresh... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 12, 2008

Food is Excellent, Atmostphere is Exceedingly Uncomfortable more

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4 of 5 stars
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May 25, 2008

We loved our dinner here: the food, its presentation especially, the service, the whole experience. It IS very pricey, though: appetizers cost just about what I'm used to paying for entrees. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 12, 2008

I have to give Marcel's mad props - my first meal there was to die for. Since it's tres expensive, however, we only manage to dine here once a year - the past two years have left me feeling "meh." more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 8, 2008

Amazing food...Chef Wiedmair has created one of the best menus in town....service is outstanding...get the duck ravioli...a must. More seafood than beef but all excellent. more

Feb 24, 2008

If you're on expense account, try it. The food can be quite good, though it can also fall quite flat. Nice wine list for bottles. The service ranges from obsequious to absent, without many stops in between. Overall, there are many better restaurants in town for a lot less money. But if money is not object, or you're bored with... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 4, 2008

Great place! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 23, 2008

Good food, not the best of service do. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 18, 2008

food was good but the price was a bit off more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 6, 2008

French cuisine like no other in DC. more

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Marcel's Address

2401 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC, DC 20037
Tel: (202) 296-1166 Fax: 202-296-6466
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.