Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar
Embassy Row, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar is a practical Dupont-area choice when location, ease, and a restaurant-bar format matter more than a chef-driven destination meal. Lunch is the cleaner bet for value and conversation; dinner works when convenience is the reason to choose it. For a more defined food identity, cross-shop Obelisk or Amparo Fondita.
About Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar
Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar is a Washington, D.C. restaurant and bar with a smart-casual dress code. Use it as a direct option when that level of dress fits your plans, and avoid building expectations around a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, awards history, or service style unless you confirm those details directly.
Use it for a smart-casual Washington, D.C. meal
The booking case is simple: Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar is best understood as a Washington, D.C. restaurant and bar where smart casual attire is appropriate. For lunch, dinner format, menu focus, bar seating, beverage program, price, hours, awards, or group capacity, check directly before you plan around those details.
If you are comparing options, consider Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar alongside Obelisk or Amparo Fondita, depending on what you can confirm for your date, timing, and dining needs. For broader planning context across the city, use our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide, plus the Washington, D.C. bars guide if you are comparing venues more generally.
Who should choose it
Choose Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar if you want a Washington, D.C. option where smart casual dress is the right baseline. Skip it if your decision depends on details such as a documented award signal, a specific cuisine, a menu format, hours, or a special-occasion narrative. Other Washington, D.C. dining rooms may be a better fit if you need those details settled before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- fredandstilla.com
- Phone
- (202) 265-1600
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic, energetic, and bright, with natural light and a modern, globally inspired dining room; the venue also emphasizes a relaxed atmosphere and balcony views.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Wine Program
- Standard
- Drinks Focus
- Coffee, Cocktails
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Tomato Bisque
- Caesar salad
- Eggs Benedict
- Cajun Shrimp and Cheese Grits
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Planning details
Location
2015 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If dinner needs to feel more intentional, choose Obelisk for Italian at a higher price tier. If value and a defined cuisine matter more, choose Amparo Fondita for Mexican at $$.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Washington, D.C.
Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar is the easier, lower-friction choice compared with Obelisk. Obelisk is the better pick when the meal itself is the point: Italian, $$$$, and more appropriate for a planned dinner. Fred & Stilla makes more sense when the priority is a central room with bar flexibility and less booking pressure.
Amparo Fondita gives a clearer cuisine signal, Mexican at $$, so it is the stronger value call for diners who want a more specific food direction. Sura and Al Tiramisu are better cross-shops when the decision is driven by a defined restaurant mood rather than a convenient restaurant-and-bar setup.
Beefsteak is the practical alternative when speed and simplicity matter more than ambiance. Pick Fred & Stilla for a sit-down meal with drinks in the Dupont area; pick Beefsteak when the plan is quick, casual, and low-commitment.
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Compare Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Sura | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Al Tiramisu | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Obelisk | Washington, D.C. | Italian | $$$$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Beefsteak | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Amparo Fondita | Washington, D.C. | Mexican | $$ | Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants 2026 · #562025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar?
Wear smart casual attire. That is the dress code for Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar in Washington, D.C.
What should a first-timer know about Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar?
First-timers should know that Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar is in Washington, D.C. and the dress code is smart casual. For details such as cuisine, menu format, pricing, hours, awards, and seating setup, confirm directly if they matter to your plans.
What are alternatives to Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar in Washington, D.C.?
Other options to compare include Sura, Al Tiramisu, Obelisk, Beefsteak, and Amparo Fondita, along with other Washington, D.C. dining rooms. Choose based on the details you can confirm for your date and needs.
Is Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar good for a special occasion?
It may work if smart casual dress and a Washington, D.C. setting fit the occasion. Confirm details such as menu format, private dining, price, awards, or service style before planning around it.
Can Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar accommodate groups?
Contact Fred & Stilla Restaurant and Bar directly if you need a table for a group or have specific seating requirements.
