From the time Bresca opened its doors in 2017, the modern bistronomy restaurant quickly earned respect from revered Washington food critics like Tom Sietsema, to the coveted stars since 2019 DC Michelin Guides. At Bresca, casual fine dining meets experimentation through a seasonally inspired menu, pairing unexpected ingredients with whimsical touches.
Pineapple carrot salad sounds like no big deal. But it is major. I’ve already attempted to imitate it twice in my own kitchen since first tasting it here.
Hal Rubenstein
Lifestyle Contributor
Forbes
If decadence were a crime, [Chef] Ratino would get at least a few years.
During the month I spent eating at Bresca about once a week, I actually started dreaming about it. Maybe that’s not so out-there—the detail-obsessed Ratino has crammed his little world with trippy touches.