Gravitas - Washington, D.C.

I came to celebrate my birthday and had a great time. The atmosphere was quite enjoyable, although the food fell a little short in terms of flavor and presentation. It wasn't bad at all, but I think my expectations were higher for my third Michelin restaurant. Still, the kindness of the kitchen and service team made me feel very appreciated, the birthday dessert and the Chef coming to our table were a bonus to our experience. I hope to come back soon for a second good impression.

The staff at the restaurant, from the waitresses to the waiters and sommelier, were extremely polite and accommodating. The beverage director, Judy, was highly knowledgeable and inventive with her cocktails. We sampled a drink called "Liquid Gold" made with saffron and rose water, giving it a unique flavor. They made our anniversary celebration extra special. I would highly suggest trying the food at this restaurant if you are interested in a prix fixe tasting menu.

We were seated on the second floor due to condensation on the first floor. The temperature upstairs was just alright. The bathroom was extremely hot. However, the food from the appetizers to dessert was exceptional in both presentation and taste. Our server was satisfactory, but we had to request for butter to be refilled three times. The silverware was not replaced promptly and the food runners were waiting with our hot dishes, which was disappointing. The sommelier was helpful.

My wife and I had dinner at Gravitas to celebrate our Fourth Wedding Anniversary and the team hit it out of the park. We splurged on the six course tasting menu. I had the wine pairing and my wife had a non-alcoholic cocktail because she is expecting. The team accommodated a dairy allergy for my wife as well as the necessary accommodations for pregnancy without any fuss. The food was fantastic and we had a wonderful time. I particularly enjoyed the chicken main dish. My wife had the wagyu and after a small bite I can confirm that her rave review was spot on. The meal was a splurge for us on a special occasion, but we had an amazing time and found the splurge worth it. Luckily if you want to economize there are plenty of options, so even if your budget is tight I’d recommend Gravitas. What a gem! We’re so happy we spent our special evening with the Gravitas team. Highly recommend!

Fairly disappointed for a Michelin star spot- food was underwhelming and uninteresting and portions were aggressively small. Ambience (especially the rooftop conversatory) is incredible thought