The Main Dining Room

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

Reservations

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

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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.

Here and Now
Our enduring Classics
The Good Earth

Here and Now

Amuse-Bouche
or
Roasted Garlic Custard Baked in an Egg Shell with Parmesan Mousse
or
A Foie Gras Mousse Encased in a Slice of Sauternes Poached Pear with Sauternes Gelée
Eric Bordelet, Poire Granit, Cidre, Normandy, France (2023)
or
A Terrine of Wagyu Beef Tongue, Rutabaga and Carrots
with Horseradish and Apples
Marc Kreydenweiss, Kritt, Alsace, France (2023)
or
Pan-Seared Diver Scallop Perfumed with Passionfruit and Ginger
Dönnhoff, Riesling, Spätlese, Norheimer Kirchheck, Nahe, Germany (2023)
or
A Crown Roast of Long Island Duckling Three Ways
With a Dumpling of Hoisin-Braised Leg, Sautéed Foie Gras, and Cherries
Alto Moncayo, Garnacha, Camp de Borja, Spain (2021)
or
Coconut Sorbet with Passionfruit and Ginger Granite
Dessert Menu to Follow
or

Three Hundred and Eighty Eight Dollars Per Person

Paired Wines: Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars Per Person

(Beverage, Tax and Service Charge are Additional)

Our Enduring Classics

Amuse-Bouche
or
Roasted Garlic Custard Baked in an Egg Shell with Parmesan Mousse
or
Hamachi Crudo on Golden Beet “Pasta” with Beet Tartare
(Available with Ten Grams Ossetra Caviar – Seventy-Nine Dollar Supplement)
Karl Schäefer, Riesling, Sonnentropfen, Dürkheim, Feinherb, Pfalz, Germany (2022)
or
Carpaccio of Herb-Crusted Elysian Fields Baby Lamb Loin
with Caesar Salad Ice Cream
Domaine Figuière, Première, Rosé, Cote de Provence, France (2024)
or
A Chartreuse of Savoy Cabbage and Maine Lobster with Caviar Beurre Blanc
Lingua Franca, Avni, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon (2022)
or
Veal Shenandoah: Prosciutto-Wrapped Veal Tenderloin
with Virginia Apples and a Fontina Cheese Ravioli
Rivers Marie, Pinot Noir, Joy Road Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, California (2023)
or
George Washington’s Paw Paw Posset
Dessert Menu to Follow
or

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
or
Roasted Garlic Custard Baked in an Egg Shell with Parmesan Mousse
or
Chilled Borscht with Sour Cream Espuma and Dill
Laurent-Perrier, Harmony, Demi-Sec, Champagne, France (N.V.)
or
“Let Them Eat Cake”
Our Garden’s Savory Carrot Cake with Basil Ice Cream and Buttermilk Dressing
Rudi Pichler, Kollmütz, Gruner Veltliner, Smaragd, Wachau, Austria (2024)
or
Pappardelle Pasta with Chanterelles and Brandy-Soaked Apricots
Domaine Weinbach, Pinot Gris, Cuvée Ste. Catherine Alsace, France (2020)
or
Four Variations of Eggplant
with Potato Gnocchi and Tomato Purée
Pecchenino, San Luigi, Dogliani, Piedmont, Italy (2022)
or
A Passionfruit and Vanilla Dreamsicle
Dessert Menu to Follow
or

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