If you are aching to travel back in time to 1992 this is the place for you. Old school fine dining at it's best. From the ultra dim lighting to the old carpets to the dated motel style curtains and soft elevator music, you will have the ultimate 90's meal experience. That being said, almost every course was delicious. At Marcel's, you will find a collection of semi refined comfort foods that are masterfully prepared. The flavors were bold and every dish was a delight. The evening was made particularly charming by our delightful server who kept us laughing from start to finish. The only bad dish was the Wagyu beef which was tough and tasted mainly of salt and extra salt. The house made bread, however was some of the best i have tasted in my life! If you are looking for something different for your next outing, you won't be disappointed by the bold, if not familiar flavors and the absolutely silly atmosphere.
Had an amazing experience with an Italian themed dinner using French grapes grown in Italy - very cool fusion! The service was incredible, the food was delicious, and we had a wonderful time!
Very fun experience. A bit formal atmosphere, expensive, and quiet. Servers made it enjoyable and casual feeling despite the setting. Food of course was exquisite and presentation among the best in DC.
It is a solid place with great food. Very refreshing experience. First Michelin with tasting menu where I actually did not leave the place starving. The food was absolutely amazing. Me and my girlfriend loved it absolutely. Alcohol was fantabulous, water was superb, desserts and proteins were great. The only thing that was off was constant reminders to us about how Marcel is a very “cool place” and “unlike any other places” by the service people. Like, come on, I know that if I am coming to a place where they serve black caviar 30 grams that averages 60$ on the market for 220. I do not need constant reminders of how awesome I am for choosing this specific place because it makes me realize how trapped I am in commodity fetishism and leaves a permanent mark on me. What if Chick Fila was a better choice? The waiter was a funny italian guy though.
A true fine dining experience. Our main waiter Johnathan was amazing in explaining the menu. We decided to go with a 5 and 6 course experience. All portions are 5 to 6oz big but with 5 courses it was plenty to include a dessert. Everything was perfectly cooked with amazing flavors. They even made it very special for our Anniversary. We tried everything on that menu and every item was delicious. We will definitely be back.
We had a great evening dining at Marcel’s. They do a great job setting up the atmosphere there to enjoy dinner and your company. Food was delicious and the service was prompt and very attentive. Highly recommended to make a reservation and visit.
My sis and I had a great experience. We purchased the 4 course meal. They made you feel like you're important and explained everything that you're about to eat. The most flavorful dish was the soft crab. Wine was okay. I would definitely go back.
We celebrated my birthday at Marcel’s. From the moment we entered the restaurant we felt very special. Isabel and Veni were amazing.They were both fantastic. The food was fabulous. The atmosphere reminded us of Europe. Upscale and professional but at the sometime very fun. Thank you all for creating such a wonderful memory for us.
This place was really good. They were award with a Michelin star in 2018. However, among the list of Michelin star awarded restuarants, this is more on the traditional style. The crowd is older, the silverware is conservative and the servers too. All make, suited. We had a great experience worth Beny, an Hungarian with sense of humor. The bar and the bathroom are beautiful. The place is close to the Ritz Carlton.
Chantel Clarke (Chantel Clarke)
+4
I don't like steak because its always rubbery.... However, I ordered the fillet mignon and it was INCREDIBLY AWESOME!!! It was well done but I enjoyed it so so so much! Great ambiance and great service.
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