Citadel Creole Cuisine

I’ve tried dishes from every Haitian restaurant in the DMV (there aren’t that many), and this one is by far at the top of my list. I ordered fried goat, black rice, and a side of macaroni gratin. The goat was well-seasoned and tender. The black rice looked great and had a perfect texture, but the coconut milk overpowered the mushroom flavor. While the rice was still edible, it didn’t have the traditional taste I was expecting. The macaroni gratin, however, was five stars! They were generous with the portion size. The restaurant itself is spacious, making it an excellent spot for parties or large gatherings. My only issue is that the restaurant doesn’t serve griot, which is a shame since it’s Haiti's national dish.

The best Haitian restaurant in the DMV, hands down 🔥. The food was perfect! I ordered the Haitian legume with goat and sauce pwa, and they did not miss on the goat — which made me very happy lol. My partner got the snapper with black rice and loved it. The restaurant itself is really cute, and the staff are warm, welcoming, and offer great customer service. They also host events, so depending on when you go, you might catch a little vibe. Overall: 10/10 — highly recommend!

This is hands down the BEST Hatian food I've ever had!! I had such a great experience here from the moment we walked through the door until it was time to leave! First, I absolutely love the ambiance of the place. It's very nicely decorated and the music played really gives a nice atmosphere. Secondly, the customer service here is phenomenal! Everyone is so polite and kind when you walk in, giving such a nice greeting! We had the pleasure of being served by Beverly and she was truly an angel, absolutely amazing! She was so kind and answered every question we had and made some great recommendations. Now to the food🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I can't fully explain how good and flavorful everything was!!! We were first served this hot fresh bread that tasted really good. We ordered the cod fish creole patties whi

It’s was good, the textures were what I wanted, the flavor wasn’t completely there but still good! The portions are more than enough, I definitely felt like it was well worth the price. I’ll be back.

By far the best Haitian restaurant in the DMV. Food, location, presentation, consumer services all on point! N food was served quick.