Oenosophia - Washington

Very strong execution due to freshness and authenticity of ingredients (just like your Greek grandma would make it), though it is a pop-up restaurant so the menu is understandably narrow. Interesting wine selection.

Oenosophia is yet another example of a pop up restaurant that hits way above its weight. Occupying the main floor at Prequel, Oenosophia is a perfect example of how DC's restaurant scene has arrived. The meals are served family style and while the menu isn't extensive, it does offer a nice array of traditional Greek dishes, exquisitely prepared and well executed. Even the meatballs (which desperately called for some type of sauce) were perfectly seasoned and delicately fried. But the biggest hit is the wine list. Greek wines don't enjoy the same type of attention as their Italian and French counterparts, but the all-Greek wine list at Oenosophia is easily the best in the City. If you love wine, then I suggest you try Oenosophia as you will soon see many of the wines on their list featured in some of DC's best restaurants. Of course, by then the price of admission will be much higher!

I wanted to love this restaurant but, alas, we could not. We found the food to be on the salty side and not nearly as amazing as we expected. My husband had the steak and ended up cutting off nearly half because of fat. My scallops were nice and large but boring. The wait staff could be best described as Meh. The dining room is quite small with only a 8 or so tables with only 1 real decoration. Because of the high ceiling and lack of soft materials, the room was an echo chamber.

This restaurant offers excellent, authentic Greek cuisine made with locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. The starter platter featured a fantastic selection of Greek cheeses, tasty sun-dried black olives, and local Breadfurst bread served with a tomato-olive oil spread. We tried several dishes, and both the lamb with pasta and the meatballs were outstanding. The wine list is quite unique, showcasing a wide range of options beyond the typical retsina. The service was attentive, and the restaurant's location near Gallery Place and Metro Center makes it easily accessible by Metro. The ambiance is trendy and slightly upscale, making it the perfect spot to visit after exploring the National Portrait Gallery!

We absolutely loved this pop-up Greek restaurant! The wines were fantastic and quite unique. My partner and I shared a premium tasting of five wines, but we ended up trying six. The food was amazing—everything we tasted was delicious. While the atmosphere on the upper floor isn’t the most noteworthy feature, it facilitates easy conversation, allowing the food and wine to take center stage, so we didn’t miss an ambiance. We really appreciated the personal attention from our host, and the expertise of the wine specialist was one of the highlights of our evening!