More information on Palena
One Metro stop past the Woodley Park-Zoo station takes you to the residential neighborhood of Cleveland Park, which is exploding with good restaurants. Palena is one that's worth the trip.Palena is the creation of two former White House chefs, Executive Chef Frank Ruta and Pastry Chef Ann Amernick, who worked together at the White House in the 1980s. Ruta turns out French- and Italian-inspired dishes, such as Portuguese sardines in puff pastry, cod roasted in lavender-infused olive oil, and Dover sole filet stuffed with porcini and pan roasted with artichokes and endive. Amernick's contributions range from complimentary caramels at dinner's conclusion, to the fresh sorbets, cheesecake, bread pudding, and other offerings on the dessert menu. This is an elegant restaurant, with an old-world feel (even though it's only about 5 years old). Because of its immediate and sustained success, it's hard to get a reservation, but worth trying for. Or you can dine at the bar and enjoy less expensive but exquisite items, like the Kobe beef cheeseburger with brioche bun and sottocenere (a creamy Italian cheese with black truffles), Caesar salad, and pastas, perfectly done and everything costing less than $13. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Fixed price menus $55 (3-course), $62 (4-course), and $69 (5- to 6-course),VCredit Cards Accepted
AE, DC, DISC, MC, VReservations
Reservations recommended
Directions
Metro: Cleveland Park
Hours
Tues-Sat 5:30-10pm
Dress code
Jacket and tie preferred for men
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