L'Ardente

L’Ardente Chef’s Dinner Club

4.6
(based on 119 reviews)
The Experience
Each month Chef David & the L'Ardente culinary team bring you a rotating multi-course tasting menu featuring signature L’Ardente dishes, off-menu seasonal specials, and new chef’s inspirations highlighting the best of their acclaimed Italian cuisine.
Optional 40-Layer Lasagna Add-On
Optional Wine Pairing
Tailored to each month's menu.
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  • Housemade Focaccia with Rosemary, Fleur de Sel & Tomato Tapenade
  • Burrata with Romesco, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pine Nuts, & Olive Dust
  • Housemade Rigatoni with Rich Veal Ragù
  • Gianduja Chocolate Mousse with raspberry hazelnuts
All meals come fully prepared with accompanying Chef's notes & prep instructions — simply assemble & serve.
4.6
(based on 119 reviews)
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You can skip a month, pause or cancel your membership anytime via your Table22 member portal.
LArdente is a glam Italian dining experience from Chef David Deshaies, the culinary talent behind two other beloved Washington, DC, restaurants Unconventional Diner and Central. While the menu pulls mainly from Chef David's travels throughout Italy and love of Italian food, he can't help but find inspiration from his upbringing in Frances Loire Valley, where his family ran a restaurant, and his many years working with the late Chef Michel Richard. Deshaies was named Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington in 2020. 

Desserts are the handiwork of Corporate Pastry Chef Kaity Mitchell, who joined the team in May 2023 and before that served as executive pastry chef of Portale in New York City. In her current role, she oversees the dessert programs at L’Ardente and its sister restaurant, Unconventional Diner. 

Awards & Accolades:
  • Michelin - DC Dining Guide
  • The Washington Post - Named One of Tom Sietsemas 7 Favorite Places to Eat and Featured in the Spring 2022 Dining Guide
  • Washingtonian - 25 Best New Restaurants in DC
  • Thrillist - 13 Most Essential Washington, DC, Food Experiences
  • Cond Nast Traveler - 20 Best Restaurants in DC
  • Modern Luxury DC - Best Italian Restaurant