The Red Hen - Washington, D.C.

Everything about Red Hen was perfect when we came in last night The atmosphere is cozy, warm but not so loud that you can't talk.

Red Hen is A-MAZINGDefinitely one of the best places I've eaten in DCWhen you walk in there is a great rustic feel.

Tucked away in the stunning neighborhood of Bloomingdale, The Red Hen is one of those major come ups that eaters will remember for a lifetime.

Walked in without a reservation but was pleasantly let in. Ordered 2 appetisers, 2 pastas, 1 dessert which was a total of 110~ Great service! The appetisers were absolutely on point. The ricotta toast and octopus were a really great combination to start with. The toast is light, sweet and savoury. The octopus is grilled perfectly. The pastas are good effort. Have definitely eaten better ones. However, what is notable is that they are generous with the ingredients which makes up for what I found lacking in mind-blowing taste profile. Overall enjoyed ourselves very much and would recommend to head over to the Red Hen.

It's a great restaurant. It has kind of a rustic feel, while having a table setup that's still intimate. The bar in the middle is open seating, but you'll be standing for a while before a seat opens up. It is best to make a reservation for one of the tables mentioned earlier. The food was excellent, and it's not easy to find good squid ink pasta. Parking is tough, as per the usual in DC, and there are only 2 bathrooms, and both are gender neutral.