Obelisk, Dupont
9 people recommendvia r/washingtondc10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Obelisk in Dupont Circle draws Italian-food recommendations and repeated praise for a quiet room. One anniversary visitor describes an intimate meal without music, while another likens the dining room to a living room. Diners praise the food and service, and several think it deserves more recognition. One commenter considers it excellent value; another reports odd experiences but still recommends the food and calm atmosphere.
Address
Obelisk, 2029 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Best for
- Dates, Family
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/sweetunexplainable in r/washingtondc · Aug 2026ambience
Intimate, quiet anniversary dinner with no music; food and service worth the cost.
- Recommendsu/motherfuckingpeter in r/washingtondc · Jul 2024value
Considers Obelisk in Dupont excellent value and thinks it is underappreciated.
- Recommendsu/Lonely_Pension_6 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2026taste
Praises the superb food and outstanding service, and finds its absence from best-of lists disgraceful.
- Recommendsu/muzik2020 in r/washingtondc · Aug 2026consistency
Endorses the restaurant's Italian cooking as consistently good over many years, while noting they have not visited recently.
- Mixedu/marylandmax in r/washingtondc · Aug 2026ambience
Had odd experiences but food is good, quiet and nice vibe; good rec.
- Recommendsu/mrmaglu in r/washingtondc · Dec 2025ambience
Quiet, living-room-like Italian; parents and in-laws rave about it for years.
- Recommendsu/Apprehensive-Card552 in r/washingtondc · Oct 2026
Pleased to see it included on the list.
- Recommendsu/k8freed in r/washingtondc · Jul 2024service
Excellent food, lovely setting, low-key unpretentious service.
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- Recommendsu/DLP_fromDC in r/washingtondc · Aug 2026consistency
Calls it special, consistent and reliably delicious, deserving guide recognition.
- Recommendsu/NewWorldScrewWormFly in r/washingtondc · Aug 2026service
Seconding Obelisk for immaculate service unlike anywhere else in DC.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.