Bresca – French
Step into a world of culinary whimsy where the humble duck is elevated to an art form, from the buttery decadence of foie gras brioche to the crackling, honeyed skin of a perfectly dry-aged breast. This vibrant sanctuary invites diners to indulge in a multi-course celebration of flavor, where traditional techniques meet playful innovation in dishes like the "No Duck a L'Orange" semifreddo and savory duck sausage pastries. The evening concludes on a note of pure, nostalgic comfort with a rich sticky toffee pudding, leaving guests enveloped in a sense of sophisticated warmth.
1906, 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009 +12025187926 http://www.brescadc.com/0Cuisine: French
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, aip, tlc, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Bresca
Dairy-Free at Bresca
Bresca in Washington has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dry-Aged Duck Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bresca
Bresca in Washington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dry-Aged Duck Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Bresca
Bresca in Washington has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Burrata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Bresca
Bresca in Washington has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burrata, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Duck Dinner Experience. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at Bresca
Bresca in Washington has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dry-Aged Duck Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Whole30 at Bresca
Bresca in Washington has 1 whole30-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dry-Aged Duck Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Anti-Inflammatory at Bresca
Bresca in Washington has 2 anti-inflammatory-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burrata and Dry-Aged Duck Breast. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
DASH Sodium-Reduced at Bresca
Bresca in Washington has 1 dash sodium-reduced-tagged dish on its current menu, including Burrata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bresca
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Dinner Experience | 50.9 g | 44.6 g |
| Duck Doppio | 0 g | 24.7 g |
| Foie Gras Brioche | 30.6 g | 16.7 g |
| Duck Sausage Pastry | 30.6 g | 13.5 g |
| Sticky Toffee Pudding | 53.9 g | 5.6 g |
| Burrata | 12.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Dry-Aged Duck Breast | 0 g | 4.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Duck Dinner Tasting Menu
All Duck or No Dinner - A specialized tasting menu experience per person.
- Duck Dinner Experience - $195: Full tasting menu featuring snacks, burrata, duck doppio, dry-aged duck breast, and desserts Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner
Snacks
Part of the Duck Dinner tasting experience.
- Foie Gras Brioche - $195: foie gras, brioche, apple Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Sausage Pastry - $195: duck sausage, pastry, mostarda Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Burrata - $195: kalette, duck fat vinaigrette, hot honey Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Duck Doppio - $195: carrot, black truffle, almond Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Dry-Aged Duck Breast - $195: artichoke, morels, consomme Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- No Duck a L'Orange Semifreddo - $195: semifreddo, orange, basil
- Sticky Toffee Pudding - $195: foie gras ice cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Bresca
- Is Bresca dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bresca has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dry-Aged Duck Breast.
- What can I eat at Bresca on a dairy-free diet?
- Dry-Aged Duck Breast carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is Bresca gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bresca?
- Duck Dinner Experience, at roughly 44.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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