Dine

We strive to create a sense of magic and wonder. Dining here should be like a dream you don't want to wake up from.

Chef Patrick O'Connell

Dining at The Inn at Little Washington is an unforgettable culinary journey where innovative dishes and impeccable service come together in an enchanting setting.

Dining Reservations

Menus

Patrick’s approach to cooking, while paying homage to the lawmakers of Classical French Cuisine, reflects a belief in American cuisine today– healthy, eclectic, imaginative, unrestricted by ethnic boundaries and always growing.

The Gastronaut
The Good Earth

The Gastronaut's Menu

Amuse-Bouche

A Mousse of Chilled Foie Gras

with Kumquat Preserves and Sauternes Gelée

Disznókő, Aszu 5 Puttonyos, Tokaji, Hungary (2013)

or

A Tin of Sin

Petrossian Tsar Imperial Ossetra Caviar

with Peekytoe Crab and Cucumber Rillette

(Sixty Two Dollar Supplement)

André Clouet, Grande Réserve, Brut, Bouzy, France (N.V.)

A Carpaccio of Big-Eye Tuna and Swordfish with Wasabi Sorbet

Infinite Summer, Tokubetsu Honjozo, Kanagawa, Japan

A Chartreuse of Savoy Cabbage and Maine Lobster
with Caviar Beurre Blanc

Lingua Franca, Avni, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley (2022)

Duck Three Ways:
Pan-Roasted Pekin Duck Breast with Braised Red Cabbage, Apple-Rutabaga Purée and Spätzle

Alto Moncayo, Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain (2021)

or

Szechuan Pepper-Crusted Venison Tenderloin with Caramelized Endive, Salsify and Lingonberries

L’Arco, Arcum, Rosso Veronese, Veneto, Italy (2021)

George Washington’s Pawpaw Posset

Apparently a Pear

Jorge Ordoñez, Victoria No. 2, Moscatel, Malaga, Spain (2022)

or

A Selection of Cheese from Cameron, our “Cheese Whiz”

(Thirty Two Dollar Supplement)

Three Hundred and Eighty Eight Dollars Per Person

Paired Wines: Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars Per Person

(Beverage, Tax and Service Charge are Additional)

The Good Earth Menu

Amuse-Bouche

Chilled Borscht with Sour Cream Espuma and Dill

Available with Twelve Grams Ossetra Caviar and a Buckwheat Blini
(Forty Eight Dollar Supplement)

Donnhoff, Riesling, Spätlese, Oberhäuser Brücke, Nahe, Germany, (2022)

A Turnip and Black Truffle Tartare

Domaine Pichot, Le Peu de la Moriette, Vouvray, Loire Valley, France (2022)

Shiitake “Flank Steak” on Parmesan-Black Pepper Fusilli

Domaine Servin, Les Pargues, Chablis, Burgundy, France (2022)

A Mosaic of Autumn Vegetables on a Potato Rösti with a Ratatouille Sacchettoni

G.D. Vajra, Dolcetto d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy (2023)

Coconut Sorbet with Passionfruit and Ginger Granite

A Pink Grapefruit Bavarian with Chocolate-Pecan Crustand Campari Gelée

Marenco, Pineto, Brachetto d’Acqui, Piedmont, Italy (2022)

or

A Selection of Cheese from Cameron, our “Cheese Whiz”

(Thirty Two Dollar Supplement)

Three Hundred and Eighty Eight Dollars Per Person
Paired Wines: Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars Per Person
(Beverage, Tax and Service Charge are Additional)

We try to limit alterations to our menu so that every guest can enjoy the maximum experience that the Chef has intended. We gladly accommodate any of the following dietary restrictions: shellfish, pork, nuts, gluten, and dairy. Beyond those listed, we are unable to make any further alterations to our curated menu options, but we offer a full alternative vegetarian menu. We also offer an à la carte experience at our new casual restaurant, Patty O’s.

Baronial kitchen tables near a hearth

Our Kitchen Tables

Nestled on either side of a baronial fireplace in the kitchen, our two kitchen tables can accommodate up to 6 guests at each table. This is the perfect spot for a romantic and private dinner for two or a celebration for 12. Guests often tell us it’s like dinner and a movie. The tables are available every night and the surcharge is $750 per table. Please call for availability.

Dinner Reservations

Wine at The Inn

Explore The Inn at Little Washington’s award-winning wine list and learn more about the exceptional wine experience crafted by our expert sommeliers.

Our Wine Program
Wine cellar
Petrossian caviar at The Inn at Little Washington

Caviar at The Inn

At The Inn at Little Washington, every dining experience is a love letter to the senses. For those seeking the pinnacle of indulgence, our exclusive caviar menu promises a journey into unparalleled culinary artistry.

Our Caviar Experience

Patty O's Cafe & Bakery

Located directly across the street from The Inn, Patty O's Cafe offers the simple, classic American dishes of Chef Patrick O'Connell's childhood, reimagined.

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Patty O's Cafe with a fireplace
Patty O's french onion soup