Imperfecto – Mediterranean
Stepping into Imperfecto feels like entering a world of bold, global fusion where the air is thick with the aroma of sizzling steaks and the delicate scent of fresh seafood. The kitchen masterfully bridges continents, pairing the playful crunch of tuna poke pillows with the deep, savory comfort of traditional steak frites and vibrant, herb-flecked salads. It is a space that celebrates the beauty of culinary contrast, inviting guests to linger over artfully plated dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere that feels both spirited and refined.
1124, 23rd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20037-1423 +12029641012 http://www.imperfectodc.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Imperfecto
Dairy-Free at Imperfecto
Imperfecto in Washington has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Norwegian Salmon Filet, Steak a la Parrilla and Cauliflower Nation. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Imperfecto
Imperfecto in Washington has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mezcal Scallops, Norwegian Salmon Filet and Steak a la Parrilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Imperfecto
Imperfecto in Washington has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Monster Grilled Cheese, Fish N' Chips and Cheese Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Imperfecto
Imperfecto in Washington has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Steak a la Parrilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Imperfecto
Imperfecto in Washington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak a la Parrilla and Zero Proof Lotus Mocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Imperfecto
Imperfecto in Washington has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cauliflower Nation, Green Morning Juice and Red Horizon Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Imperfecto
Imperfecto in Washington has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Monster Grilled Cheese, Cheese Pizza and Marguerita Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Imperfecto
Imperfecto in Washington has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheese Pizza, Cauliflower Nation and Zero Proof Lotus Mocktail. 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 Imperfecto
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Surreal Fried Rice | 21.4 g | 82.1 g |
| Spicy Beef Saigon | 26.5 g | 52.3 g |
| Fra Diavola Pizza | 45.8 g | 49.4 g |
| Steak a la Parrilla | 8.5 g | 46.9 g |
| Focacciella | 49.1 g | 45 g |
| Footlong Boomdog | 57.2 g | 33.4 g |
| Fried Half Chicken | 32.8 g | 30.6 g |
| Crab Cake | 27.5 g | 28.9 g |
| Capricciosa Pizza | 13.3 g | 28.8 g |
| Short Rib Ragu | 86.2 g | 27.8 g |
| Veal MacParm | 30.2 g | 26.5 g |
| Steak Frites | 49.3 g | 24.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- French Onion Soup - $16: Veal stock, onion compote, house made sourdough, smoked gouda, muenster cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Tuna Poke Pillow - $23: Sushi grade tuna, jalapeños, mango, wakame, togarashi, rice paper, avocado, sushi rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Charcuterie - $24: Selection of three cheese, focaccia, sweet and sour apricot jam, mortadella, Italian prosciutto Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- One Lettuce Caesar Salad - $19: Organic salanova lettuce, parmesan, puffed rice noodle, house made Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Caribbean Noodle Chicken Salad - $20: Rice angel hair noodles, fresh pineapple, pan seared chicken breast, house unique Caribbean-asian dressing, fresh veggies Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Seasonal Salad - $18: Mixed greens, passionfruit and coconut milk dressing, cherry tomato, chipotle ricotta, arepa crusts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Norwegian Salmon Filet - $36: Pan seared salmon, beet reduction, blood orange gel, citric broccoli puree, compressed asparagus, sliced orange. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $53: 10 oz New York strip, atomic fries, citrus chimichurri, compound butter. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak a la Parrilla - $53: 10 oz New York strip, salsa criolla, guasacaca, crispy yucca, cilantro mojo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake - $40: Crab cake, creamed leeks, parmesan, peas, pineapple remoulade. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mezcal Scallops - $38: Five scallops, roasted fennel, celery root puree, mezcal & lime air Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Half Chicken - $28: Fried chicken, white and dark meat, potato wedges, yuzu bbq, papaya-miso dressing, garden pickles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caribbean BBQ Ribs - $30: 14 hours sous vide, baby back pork ribs, passion fruit BBQ sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surreal Fried Rice - $30: Bok choy, shrimps, chicken, pork belly, daikon pickles, Chinese plum dressing, sunny side egg, peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish N' Chips - $22: Battered cod, wedges fries, cappers aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Nation - $23: Sous vide cauliflower, pepita mole, citrus chimichurri, mixed greens. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Short Rib Ragu - $29: Braised short rib, pappardelle pasta, housemade sourdough toast. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna Lovers - $27: Bolognese, bechamel, cotto ham, mixed greens. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini Alfredo - $22: Bucatini, housemade alfredo sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini Marinara - $22: Bucatini, housemade marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tallarines and Meatballs - $25: Bucatini, housemade marinara, 100% beef meatballs. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal MacParm - $37: Breaded Veal, house made marinara sauce, macaroni and cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Nashville Smoked Brisket Sandwich - $23: Brisket, broccoli salad with cranberries, yuzu bbq, cheddar cheese, housemade sourdough, atomic fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Saigon - $23: Housemade french baguette, american wagyu roast beef, skirt steak, pineapple slaw, serrano mayo, atomic fries. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Passion-Q Burger - $19: 100% organic ground beef, Syrah caramelized onion, maple bacon, passion fruit BBQ, white cheddar cheese, arugula, pickles, atomic fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich - $22: Chicken thigh, honey-soy dressing, garden pickles, cucumber pickles, goat cheese, purple cabbage jam, potato sesame bun. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focacciella - $21: House made focaccia, sun dried tomato mayo, pesto, arugula, Italian pistachio mortadella, burrata, balsamic glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bikini Croque Madame - $19: House made white bread, cotto ham, turkey, bechamel sauce, white cheddar cheese, atomic fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monster Grilled Cheese - $18: Mixed cheeses, marinara sauce, atomic fries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLTwisted Surreal - $18: Brisket, tomato, lettuce, bacon, yuzu bbq mayo, housemade sourdough, atomic fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Footlong Boomdog - $24: Housemade potato bun, 100% beef sausage, Oaxaca cheese, cabbage relish, mustard, ketchup, flaming hot totopos, crumbled bacon, atomic fries. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro - $21: Marinated chicken breast, mango, tomato, onions, tzatziki, garlic tahini sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizzas
- Marguerita Pizza - $19: San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, burrata, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni-Honey Pizza - $21: San Marzano tomato sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, fermented chili honey. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bianca Verde Pizza - $20: Ricotta and leeks cream, mozzarella, house made pesto, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fra Diavola Pizza - $22: San Marzano tomato sauce, redlong peppers, shrimp, basil, tatemada sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Pizza - $18: San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Capricciosa Pizza - $22: San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, wild mushrooms, prosciutto. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Croissant Salmon sandwich - $19: Aperol cured salmon, mixed greens, avocado, fennel cream, roasted tomatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, lunch
- Avocado Toast - $16: Egg yolk cream, chille cascabel, mixed greens, radishes, burrata, breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelette - $12: Omelette, roasted potatoes, sourdough toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Green Morning Juice - $13: Parsley, cucumber, apple, ginger, celery, moringa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Orange Planet Juice - $13: Carrots, tangerine, orange, bell peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse
- Red Horizon Juice - $13: Beets, orange, mango Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Zero Proof Lotus Mocktail - $13 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Aqua Panna 1 L - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- San Pellegrino 1 L - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $5
- Americano - $3.5
- Cappuccino - $5
Frequently Asked Questions about Imperfecto
- Is Imperfecto dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Imperfecto has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Norwegian Salmon Filet, Steak a la Parrilla and Cauliflower Nation.
- What can I eat at Imperfecto on a dairy-free diet?
- Norwegian Salmon Filet, Steak a la Parrilla and Cauliflower Nation carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Imperfecto have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cauliflower Nation and Green Morning Juice.
- Is Imperfecto gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are 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 Imperfecto?
- Surreal Fried Rice, at roughly 82.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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