Chef Pepe Moncayo’s New Spanish Restaurant
Fresh takes on Spanish classics. A celebrated chef returning to his roots. The debut of Arlo Washington DC’s new signature restaurant Arrels showcases the culinary excellence of Chef Pepe Moncayo, the force behind Michelin-starred DC restaurant Cranes.
At Arrels—“roots” in Catalan—Moncayo calls on his background in Barcelona and experience in kitchens around the world to create modern dishes that combine local ingredients, traditional techniques, and surprising, creative flourishes.
The Arrels dining room and courtyard feature a chic but comfortable Spanish farmhouse aesthetic, perfect for dinner dates, business meetings, and sprawling communal meals that linger into the night. In the kitchen, the charcoal grill and oven set the stage for Moncayo’s menu of mouth-watering grilled meats and charred vegetables, while rice and paella dishes bring the irresistible flavor of Barcelona to the heart of Capitol Hill.
Arrels will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a sophisticated beverage menu featuring sangria and crisp gin and tonics. Chef Moncayo and his team will also helm the menus for Arlo DC’s rooftop bar, ART Washington DC, and Bodega, the hotel’s grab-and-go lobby cafe.