Pastis DC

Pastis DC was an excellent experience! The ambiance of the restaurant was very intimate. I loved that the tables and chairs were all unique, it made the place feel more special and less manufactured. The food itself was delicious! The escargot were so tender, its a must try! We got the restaurant week menu which was fairly priced and the M. Marmalade cocktail was really good! Overall a great place and we will be coming back!

Went to Pastis for dinner with a friend, and this place is definitely a hidden gem in Union Market. One of the highlights for me was the fresh bread — I loved it so much I kept asking for more. The restaurant is bigger than it looks, and the ambience is super romantic, chill, and cozy. It’s a great spot for a date night or a relaxed dinner. I ordered the steak, which was cooked to perfection, and my friend really enjoyed the calamari. I’d be curious to see if they offer a happy hour because this feels like a great place for that. Overall, it’s a cute date spot and a great opportunity to try a different cuisine. I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back. Great time!

I went during their happy our today and had a great experience! I was feeling rather peckish and I appreciated that my server (I believe her name was Sukana?) thought my order was rather bold. The staff were warm, the food was hot (when necessary) and it was great to watch the restaurant get livelier as the hours went by. I got the gougères, an order of fries, crème brûlée and the Vietnamese coffee milkshake. The gougères were light and pillowy, the rosemary scent hits you the second you take a bite then the truffle and Gruyère follow through. It was a little strong for my personal tastes but would be great for a cheese fan! The fries were thin and crispy, served with ketchup and mayo. Simple but well executed. The coffee shake was the star of the show for me, I came home thinking about

Visited for lunch on Saturday without reservation. Was immediately greeted and seated but we chose to sit at the bar to enjoy the bright area near front of the restaurant since the weather was so nice. Ordered a Caesar salad to share, grilled chicken sandwich with French fries and a breakfast plate. The portions were generous for lunch - the Caesar salad was a bit saturated but the grilled chicken sandwich was good and the fries were crispy and fresh. I had the non alcoholic rose and it was so refreshing and light. The service was prompt until the end when we’re waiting for boxes for takeaway and the check to pay (not quite sure what happened to the bartender while we were dining). Overall had a great lunch with good portions. For lunch the pricing is a high I spent $70 for salad and grill

So happy to have had a great New Year’s Day meal at Pastis. Having lived in Philly, I had high expectations for this Starr restaurant and they certainly delivered. I ordered the Lobster Frites (MP/$72 for those who are curious) and my friend had the mushroom soup and a caesar salad. Everything was delicious, and the lobster really felt like a special dish. I would definitely recommend trying it. The restaurant felt empty, especially for it being a holiday, but the ambiance was great. Thank you Eskinder for the great service. Looking forward to visiting you again soon, Pastis!