The brunch was delicious. Highly recommend it. Service was also great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronald Spruill
I’m not good at names, but the staff is so welcoming that I can remember theirs. The food choices are nice, but the flavors are extraordinary. Try the balsamic cocktail. If you are driving, drink no more than two with dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potatoes, Sandwich
Ryan Catt
Delicious food, quiet, great vibe. Baklava was so good I ordered 2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Z Morales
I cannot stop thinking about the drink I got! Honestly SO DELICIOUS! Server/bartender professional and courteous people. Would absolutely love to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel
Jessica
Came here for dinner. The food was delicious and the service was great. Hidden little gem on H street. Not super busy or crowded. Great for a date night!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Potatoes
Cathleen C.
Fabulous lunch with great variety and friendly staff.Vegetarian options: It’s possible to find a few vegan options, more vegetarian options
We came here today for day one of restaurant week. This is truly one of the worst service I’ve ever experienced dinning. We waited for 20 minutes to be seated even though I made a reservation. We were not waited on for another 40 minutes after sitting down - not even water. We then waited another 30 minutes or so for food, which the main dish came before our meze and apps… and only half of the table got their food while the other half continue to wait 20 minutes. I literally had to ask for bread because by this time I was hungry almost going to pass out 2 hours after our reservation time. When my food finally came out the lamb burger was completely cold…. And my dessert baklava (which I assume is pre-made?) just never came and I ended up taking it to go..The food was ok nothing that impressive or stood out… the lamb Berger was cold and smells burnt; the salad that came with the Burger was tasteless; the chicken dish was good. The fried dough was dense.at the end we got charged the credit card fee even tho we used a debit card. I didn’t even fight it because that probably would take another 30 minutes to get the right check.I understand they’re understaffed today but I honestly would never come back again with any chance of it happening again.
My family and I had a fantastic meal to celebrate the holidays together at Sospeso. I requested a “group dining” experience using the events form on Sospeso’s website. Through this process, I was able to work with Mike (the owner) to organize a wonderful three course meal for my family, with wine and cocktail pairings. It was a tremendous hit. The meal opened with a house-made vermouth and champagne cocktail, and we did spreads (hummus, labneh, baba ghanoush, olives). Then we had half pours of white and red wines with our entrees. The red was my family’s favorite — it was an incredible 2013 Nebbiolo that Mike and the staff had opened ahead of time to let it breathe. The evening concluded with a brandy cocktail and dessert.In sum, the food was delicious, the wine and cocktail pairings were dynamite and thoughtful, and the service was also very attentive. I also loved that they made nice print-outs of our menu — a nice keepsake for a memorable meal with family.
We stopped in before a show at Atlas Arts across the street. The service was top notch. We asked first if we'd have time for dinner before our show and they said we did but also demonstrated cognizance of our timing. The food was excellent. I'm vegetarian but my friend is not, so we got a whole range of food and it was all great. I will definitely come back again.(The only "negative" is that there isn't much soft seating and a lot of hard surfaces so would be noisy when full. Lucky for us, dining early, there was only one other table and though they were loud, it wasn't oppressively so.)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata
Mark Bronski
Great cocktail selection of cocktails, some seldom seen on menus. Food was excellent we tried many items from the menu, and they were very helpful with simplifying items for our kids. Thanks for a great dinner!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Henry Rafael Rincon Barboza
One of the best middle eastern food restaurant I've ever been. The attention is paramount!, definitely will be back next time I'm in DC
Matthew Manous
One of the best cafes/bars I have been to. Great hospitality and espresso martini's. The atmosphere is everything you can ask for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potatoes
Nina M.
I've been to Sospeso many times. Brunch, happy hour, and dinner and all of them were consistently very enjoyable. I'm always surprised that the restaurant isn't as busy so please go! The staff are friendly and quick, and the food is delicious! One thing I would say is the lighting needs work. It feels a little dark in the back area and the lighting is a little dreary. On a sunny day, the bar, front, and upstairs are so nice.
The brunch was delicious. Highly recommend it. Service was also great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m not good at names, but the staff is so welcoming that I can remember theirs. The food choices are nice, but the flavors are extraordinary. Try the balsamic cocktail. If you are driving, drink no more than two with dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potatoes, Sandwich
Delicious food, quiet, great vibe. Baklava was so good I ordered 2.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I cannot stop thinking about the drink I got! Honestly SO DELICIOUS! Server/bartender professional and courteous people. Would absolutely love to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel
Came here for dinner. The food was delicious and the service was great. Hidden little gem on H street. Not super busy or crowded. Great for a date night!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Potatoes
Fabulous lunch with great variety and friendly staff.Vegetarian options: It’s possible to find a few vegan options, more vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Potatoes, Falafel, Pistachio Baklava
We came here today for day one of restaurant week. This is truly one of the worst service I’ve ever experienced dinning. We waited for 20 minutes to be seated even though I made a reservation. We were not waited on for another 40 minutes after sitting down - not even water. We then waited another 30 minutes or so for food, which the main dish came before our meze and apps… and only half of the table got their food while the other half continue to wait 20 minutes. I literally had to ask for bread because by this time I was hungry almost going to pass out 2 hours after our reservation time. When my food finally came out the lamb burger was completely cold…. And my dessert baklava (which I assume is pre-made?) just never came and I ended up taking it to go..The food was ok nothing that impressive or stood out… the lamb Berger was cold and smells burnt; the salad that came with the Burger was tasteless; the chicken dish was good. The fried dough was dense.at the end we got charged the credit card fee even tho we used a debit card. I didn’t even fight it because that probably would take another 30 minutes to get the right check.I understand they’re understaffed today but I honestly would never come back again with any chance of it happening again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
I'll be going back, and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Potatoes, Arugula Salad, Burrata
My family and I had a fantastic meal to celebrate the holidays together at Sospeso. I requested a “group dining” experience using the events form on Sospeso’s website. Through this process, I was able to work with Mike (the owner) to organize a wonderful three course meal for my family, with wine and cocktail pairings. It was a tremendous hit. The meal opened with a house-made vermouth and champagne cocktail, and we did spreads (hummus, labneh, baba ghanoush, olives). Then we had half pours of white and red wines with our entrees. The red was my family’s favorite — it was an incredible 2013 Nebbiolo that Mike and the staff had opened ahead of time to let it breathe. The evening concluded with a brandy cocktail and dessert.In sum, the food was delicious, the wine and cocktail pairings were dynamite and thoughtful, and the service was also very attentive. I also loved that they made nice print-outs of our menu — a nice keepsake for a memorable meal with family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Grilled Chicken, Pistachio Baklava
i really loved this place. the food was tasty and reasonably priced. and drinks were so tasty. will definitely repeat again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Borek
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We stopped in before a show at Atlas Arts across the street. The service was top notch. We asked first if we'd have time for dinner before our show and they said we did but also demonstrated cognizance of our timing. The food was excellent. I'm vegetarian but my friend is not, so we got a whole range of food and it was all great. I will definitely come back again.(The only "negative" is that there isn't much soft seating and a lot of hard surfaces so would be noisy when full. Lucky for us, dining early, there was only one other table and though they were loud, it wasn't oppressively so.)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata
Great cocktail selection of cocktails, some seldom seen on menus. Food was excellent we tried many items from the menu, and they were very helpful with simplifying items for our kids. Thanks for a great dinner!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best middle eastern food restaurant I've ever been. The attention is paramount!, definitely will be back next time I'm in DC
One of the best cafes/bars I have been to. Great hospitality and espresso martini's. The atmosphere is everything you can ask for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potatoes
I've been to Sospeso many times. Brunch, happy hour, and dinner and all of them were consistently very enjoyable. I'm always surprised that the restaurant isn't as busy so please go! The staff are friendly and quick, and the food is delicious! One thing I would say is the lighting needs work. It feels a little dark in the back area and the lighting is a little dreary. On a sunny day, the bar, front, and upstairs are so nice.