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: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, sugar-free, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, detox, aip, alkaline, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
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. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Crispy Tuna Poke Pillow - $23: Sushi grade tuna, jalapeños, mango, wakame, togarashi, rice paper, avocado, sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheese Charcuterie - $24: Selection of three cheese, focaccia, sweet and sour apricot jam, mortadella, Italian prosciutto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Salads
- One Lettuce Caesar Salad - $19: Organic salanova lettuce, parmesan, puffed rice noodle, house made Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- 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: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Chef's Seasonal Salad - $18: Mixed greens, passionfruit and coconut milk dressing, cherry tomato, chipotle ricotta, arepa crusts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Norwegian Salmon Filet - $36: Pan seared salmon, beet reduction, blood orange gel, citric broccoli puree, compressed asparagus, sliced orange. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Steak Frites - $53: 10 oz New York strip, atomic fries, citrus chimichurri, compound butter. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Steak a la Parrilla - $53: 10 oz New York strip, salsa criolla, guasacaca, crispy yucca, cilantro mojo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Crab Cake - $40: Crab cake, creamed leeks, parmesan, peas, pineapple remoulade. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mezcal Scallops - $38: Five scallops, roasted fennel, celery root puree, mezcal & lime air Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Fried Half Chicken - $28: Fried chicken, white and dark meat, potato wedges, yuzu bbq, papaya-miso dressing, garden pickles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Caribbean BBQ Ribs - $30: 14 hours sous vide, baby back pork ribs, passion fruit BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Surreal Fried Rice - $30: Bok choy, shrimps, chicken, pork belly, daikon pickles, Chinese plum dressing, sunny side egg, peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Fish N' Chips - $22: Battered cod, wedges fries, cappers aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cauliflower Nation - $23: Sous vide cauliflower, pepita mole, citrus chimichurri, mixed greens. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Pasta
- Short Rib Ragu - $29: Braised short rib, pappardelle pasta, housemade sourdough toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lasagna Lovers - $27: Bolognese, bechamel, cotto ham, mixed greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bucatini Alfredo - $22: Bucatini, housemade alfredo sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bucatini Marinara - $22: Bucatini, housemade marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Tallarines and Meatballs - $25: Bucatini, housemade marinara, 100% beef meatballs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veal MacParm - $37: Breaded Veal, house made marinara sauce, macaroni and cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Nashville Smoked Brisket Sandwich - $23: Brisket, broccoli salad with cranberries, yuzu bbq, cheddar cheese, housemade sourdough, atomic fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Beef Saigon - $23: Housemade french baguette, american wagyu roast beef, skirt steak, pineapple slaw, serrano mayo, atomic fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Passion-Q Burger - $19: 100% organic ground beef, Syrah caramelized onion, maple bacon, passion fruit BBQ, white cheddar cheese, arugula, pickles, atomic fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich - $22: Chicken thigh, honey-soy dressing, garden pickles, cucumber pickles, goat cheese, purple cabbage jam, potato sesame bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Focacciella - $21: House made focaccia, sun dried tomato mayo, pesto, arugula, Italian pistachio mortadella, burrata, balsamic glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean
- Bikini Croque Madame - $19: House made white bread, cotto ham, turkey, bechamel sauce, white cheddar cheese, atomic fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Monster Grilled Cheese - $18: Mixed cheeses, marinara sauce, atomic fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- BLTwisted Surreal - $18: Brisket, tomato, lettuce, bacon, yuzu bbq mayo, housemade sourdough, atomic fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 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-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Gyro - $21: Marinated chicken breast, mango, tomato, onions, tzatziki, garlic tahini sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
Pizzas
- Marguerita Pizza - $19: San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, burrata, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pepperoni-Honey Pizza - $21: San Marzano tomato sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, fermented chili honey. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bianca Verde Pizza - $20: Ricotta and leeks cream, mozzarella, house made pesto, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fra Diavola Pizza - $22: San Marzano tomato sauce, redlong peppers, shrimp, basil, tatemada sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheese Pizza - $18: San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Capricciosa Pizza - $22: San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, wild mushrooms, prosciutto. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Brunch
- Croissant Salmon sandwich - $19: Aperol cured salmon, mixed greens, avocado, fennel cream, roasted tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Avocado Toast - $16: Egg yolk cream, chille cascabel, mixed greens, radishes, burrata, breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Omelette - $12: Omelette, roasted potatoes, sourdough toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Beverages
- Green Morning Juice - $13: Parsley, cucumber, apple, ginger, celery, moringa
- Orange Planet Juice - $13: Carrots, tangerine, orange, bell peppers
- Red Horizon Juice - $13: Beets, orange, mango
- Zero Proof Lotus Mocktail - $13
- Aqua Panna 1 L - $8
- San Pellegrino 1 L - $8
- Coke - $5
- Americano - $3.5
- Cappuccino - $5