Obelisk - Washington, D.C.

We had an amazing feast for a birthday dinner. Intimate, romantic wonderful food and service. I'm so glad this gem made it through the pandemic! read more We had an amazing feast for a birthday dinner. Intimate, romantic wonderful food and service. I'm so glad this gem made it through the pandemic!

Great Italian food is supposed to be simple, straight forward. Obelisk puts the ingredients first and executes at perfectionist level in a cozy, comfortable, qu... read more Great Italian food is supposed to be simple, straight forward. Obelisk puts the ingredients first and executes at perfectionist level in a cozy, comfortable, quaint atmosphere.

Obelisk offers a memorable meal with attentive service. I’m not aware of a more intimate and personal dining experience in DC. Each course was straightforward i... read more Obelisk offers a memorable meal with attentive service. I’m not aware of a more intimate and personal dining experience in DC. Each course was straightforward in concept, and distinguished in preparation. The wine pairing was selected thoughtfully to accentuate each of the five courses, and it featured some uncommon and delicious Italian wines.

Mediocre food and complete lack of atmosphere make you shocked at the bill that is presented to you at the end of the meal. Plenty of other restaurants in DC wi... read more Mediocre food and complete lack of atmosphere make you shocked at the bill that is presented to you at the end of the meal. Plenty of other restaurants in DC with better food for less money. Will not be dining again.

I had a fantastic dinner. The service was outstanding, and the food was incredible (the wine pairing was delightful as well). I will definitely return for a cel... read more I had a fantastic dinner. The service was outstanding, and the food was incredible (the wine pairing was delightful as well). I will definitely return for a celebration or a special indulgence!