I agree that the space is spartan, but this place is about the meal. My partner and I enjoyed the prix fixe menu along with the wine pairing and were completely enchanted with the entire experience. The food is advertised as local and fresh. The meal starts with a small plate of olives, a bread basket and a soft cheese... More

I don't think too many people will be sad to hear that I would not return to Obelisk, since seating is already limited as is. But that is the first part of the experience that disappoints. The ambiance or complete lack there of is similar to dining in a retirement home dining room; no background music or interesting design components,... More

Fantastic!!! The fixed price menu is fresh, original, creative and changed daily. Stinging nettles in a croquette? Yes!!!! Amazing array of flavors and textures. We had the wine pairing for $40 each. Do this and you will be happy! Expensive? Yes! But very good value!

While the food was good and the service excellent I am not sure I can rate this restaurant 5 stars mainly because I have had better food for much less money. Obelisk is a hidden restaurant in Dupont Circle that has been in operation for 25 years. It has a great following - an older clientele - because the food... More

I went with my brother and our wives and had an excellent meal. The restaurant is hard to find -- no sign outside, just a stairway with a pole holding a glass-enclosed menu. Meals are fixed price ($72 per person; additional $45 for wine pairings). Menu changes daily, and for fixed price we chose a starter, entree, and dessert. The... More

this place is definitely a special night out kind of place, open up your food boundaries and little and pamper yourself.

I've eaten nearly everywhere in DC (I'm not kidding) and this is one of my favorite spots. It's homey, it's unpretentious, and most of all, a great place to eat. The food is the focus at this tiny restaurant. The menu is simply the menu - multiple courses of what the chef is making that night. Our meal started out... More

Obelisk offers a five course price fixed meal featuring an array of wonderful appetizers, fresh pasta, main dish, cheese plate and dessert. On our second visit, all courses were excellent and some even exciting, the best appetizers and cheese selection that I have had in quite some time. A lovely experience!

great ingredients done with simple flavors, letting ingredients shine through. menu changes every da to some degree. nice choices at each of the 5 courses of the fixed price meal. great service. small place. cozy warm atmosphere. the wine pairing is also nice if you're into it. the last time we enjoyed the cingale - boar chop, burrata. the breads... More