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Catalan (El)
1319 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
+1 202 628 2299
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El Catalan offers the spirit of Barcelona in Washington. The soups and seafood entrees have a country richness. The meats are served in heavy sauces and are likely to satisfy the heartiest of appetites. Tapas are also popular. The dining room is reminiscent of a classic Spanish villa. Its elegance and the excellent food served here attracts many of the power brokers who work downtown.

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