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Palena

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  • 3529 Connecticut Ave. NW
    Washington DC 20008
  • 202-537-9250
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Editorial Review

Schizoid diners delight at split personality neighborhood ristorante: languorous candlelight seating with three silver forks or knockout bistro plates at cross-legged café. Ripped jeans or rhinestones? The chic of 1970s Rome applied to Americana grocery list, from the redwood forest to the New York island. Signature slow-roasted chicken or gourmet burgers with clout. A meal of thrilling mouthfuls runs between ten and two hundred bucks, you decide. Still the under-appreciated wise guys of Cleveland Park.

Features

  • Private Parties
  • Uptown Style
  • After Work
  • Desserts Exceptional
  • Euro
  • Good Service
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Hipster Hot Spot
  • Intimate
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Area
  • Prix-Fixe
  • Wine List Extensive

Attributes

  • Price:
    $$$
  • Reservations:
    Recommended
  • Alcohol:
    Full Bar
  • Vibe:
    Chill, Romantic/Date Spot
  • Restaurant Type:
    Italian, Mediterranean, American (New)

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