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Not sure if it as upscale and elegant as you might desire, and it is a chain, but Maggiano's on Wisconsin Ave. has multiple banquet rooms. Every banquet I've attended at a Maggiano's has been a very nice affair.
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Cerlaurie: if you want to see celebs, have a GREAT Italian meal, see and be seen, then Cafe Milano is the place to be. Celebs as in Kevin Spacey last Dec., among, many, many others-everyone who is anyone in DC heads there at one time or another -EVERYONE.
P.S. Franco Nuchese, the owner/mgr./greeter is a doll. (but sometimes you can't get in, 'cause it's too crowded).
P.S. Franco Nuchese, the owner/mgr./greeter is a doll. (but sometimes you can't get in, 'cause it's too crowded).
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Cafe Milano is nice and you may see celebrities there, but you have plenty of other choices. Most of the staekhouses (Palm, Smith and Wollensky, Mortons, etc.), as well as the other top restaurants in the city are able to accomodate private dining requests. I'd find the restaurant I want and call them.
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The Tabard Inn has two beautiful private dining rooms, exquisite food, wonderful ambience, and is a fraction of what you would pay at the Palm, Morton's, etc. Highly recommended.
http://www.tabardinn.com/banquet.htm
http://www.tabardinn.com/banquet.htm
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I'm not a big fan of the Tabard Inn, though it is highly regarded. If you want something with a DC flavor, you could try Vidalia (upscale southern cuisine near Dupont Circle) or Taberna del Alabardero (Spanish cuisine near the World Bank)
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If you are looking to stay in the downtown core, you could also take a look at the Occidental Grill which has a private room; the second floor of Butterfield 9; DC Coast; and Olives (which may fall into your no-chain list). Charlie Palmer Steak and Bistro Bis are also really nice and located close to the Capitol building.
Tabard Inn is a great space, but the food is decidely average.
Tabard Inn is a great space, but the food is decidely average.
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Spygirl,
I'm quite perplexed by your comment regarding the Tabard Inn. I admit I've only been going for the last year or so (about 8 visits). OK, it isn't in the same league as Citronelle or Taberna del Alabardero, but for a moderately priced place it always delivers the goods. What exactly did you or your friends have that wasn't great? I can't believe it was recently.
I stand by my rec. for Cerlaurie's request for private dining room, upscale and elegant. A nice space, the food/wine are very good, and the prices are moderate. I always, always enjoy going there.
That really got me going - I almost feel like having a lunch there with you to show you that it is back (if it ever went away).
I'm quite perplexed by your comment regarding the Tabard Inn. I admit I've only been going for the last year or so (about 8 visits). OK, it isn't in the same league as Citronelle or Taberna del Alabardero, but for a moderately priced place it always delivers the goods. What exactly did you or your friends have that wasn't great? I can't believe it was recently.
I stand by my rec. for Cerlaurie's request for private dining room, upscale and elegant. A nice space, the food/wine are very good, and the prices are moderate. I always, always enjoy going there.
That really got me going - I almost feel like having a lunch there with you to show you that it is back (if it ever went away).
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