Restaurants in Washington
The Best Restaurants
Bistro Aracosia
5100 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016This was our first experience with Afghan food and we loved it! We had never eaten in this quiet area of northwestern DC, and appreciated the change of pace....
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Caruso's Grocery
914 14th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Had a great experience at Caruso's Grocery last night. The ambiance is warm and inviting and the food and drinks were exceptional. Started with the...
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- Superb442 Reviews4.7
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003My friends and I really enjoyed the ambiance and amazing food and drink selection at a set price. Some of our favorites were the brussel sprouts, trout, tomato...
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Ted's Bulletin
1818 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009We got there and I had to wait for my friend to show up before I could be seated. She showed up five minutes later and we were seated right away. Overall the...
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Cactus Cantina
3300 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 200165 stars.Service here is amazing,The food was really good and the waiters were very respectful and friendly.It was very comfortable to eat here especially with...
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- Superb707 Reviews4.6
Mangialardo's
1317 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003Small Italian Deli near capitol hill. It looks like a simple sub but the taste is way above that.Offers take out and you can call ahead and order.I ordered the...
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- Superb225 Reviews4.8
barmini by José Andrés
501 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20004This place was an awesome curated experience that very obviously has been gently perfected over time. We got the Cocktail Flight, which included the Maras...
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Keren Cafe & Restaurant
1780 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009Wow! My friend who is a local said this was her favorite Eritrean place. We let her order the plate and she also ordered the fish to supplement our dish. I...
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Bandoola Bowl
1069 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Visited over the weekend, service was outstanding! They were so helpful and friendly, guiding us through ordering and making recommendations. The food was...
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Falafel Inc
1140 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024Love this place :) Have gone many times in the past few years and always my favorite spot when down at the waterfront. Not only is the price a killer steal for...
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- Superb196 Reviews4.8
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005This is one of the best values in DC. The prices are extremely fair for the quality of food. It’s not inexpensive by any means, but $26 entrees such as...
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Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036Food was excellent, but restaurant was noisy so difficult to have business conversation. Service was a bit slow for a business luncheon as well, but would be...
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Filomena Ristorante
1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007I took my mother to Filomena’s for Mother’s Day and she loved it! Coming from NYC- that’s saying something! Everything that we ate was fresh, tasty, hot...
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La Piquette
3714 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20016Lovely authentic French restaurant we just stumbled upon, only a couple of blocks from the National Chapel! Maybe the 2nd best beef tartar I’ve had (and...
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Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant & Mart
1334 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001Great place for lunch. We had three people and ordered a deluxe that came with everything ($40) and it was enough for us to share. You can always ask for more...
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Ottoman Taverna
425 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001We had the Iftar dinner menu here over the weeken. The food portion was good. My friend had salmon, which was a bit dry, my Adana kebab was pretty good, and...
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003This meal was incredible. The English pea cake was maybe the highlight for me and I can't believe how well it traveled and presented. All the instructions...
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The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001We walked in and we’re thankful to be able to have the choice of the fixed or a la carte. We opted to order from the menu. Warning: portions are really...
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Tortino Restaurant
1228 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001One of my favorite Italian restaurants. Food never disappoints. Old fashioned ambiance but cozy. This visit was incredibly noisy due to large tables of guests...
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- Superb547 Reviews4.5
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009The food - especially the seafood - was delicious! The muscles were worth a return trip. So so good. The only thing to know is the tables are right on top of...
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The Monocle Restaurant
107 D St NE, Washington, DC 20002The Monocle is The restaurant of choice on the Senate side. It is historic, stylish, and steady. Where else in town can you get perfectly cooked liver, bacon,...
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- Superb293 Reviews4.6
Unconventional Diner
1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001Went out to dinner with my family and a friend from school. Great food! I really enjoyed the mezze and the Mac n cheese. Speedy service and great labeling on...
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Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar
1736 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Best French food in DC, superb wine list and excellent service and hand-crafted martinis. My compliments to the management for sustained quality of French...
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- Superb507 Reviews4.5
Ledo Pizza
7435 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012I order 2 pizzas and when I got there to pick up, I realize that i don't have my wallet and apple pay was not the option, but the very kind and...
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Masala Story
3301 12th St NE #4008, Washington, DC 20017Absolutely delicious food, whether you love spicy food or not. Authentic, fresh, cooked to order. All meats are very tender. We had a family of 7. Every one of...
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American Restaurants
American in WashingtonTed's Bulletin
1818 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009We got there and I had to wait for my friend to show up before I could be seated. She showed up five minutes later and we were seated right away. Overall the...
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Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005This is one of the best values in DC. The prices are extremely fair for the quality of food. It’s not inexpensive by any means, but $26 entrees such as...
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- Superb939 Reviews4.5
Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003This meal was incredible. The English pea cake was maybe the highlight for me and I can't believe how well it traveled and presented. All the instructions...
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- Superb321 Reviews4.6
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in WashingtonLedo Pizza
7435 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012I order 2 pizzas and when I got there to pick up, I realize that i don't have my wallet and apple pay was not the option, but the very kind and...
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Timber Pizza Company
809 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011We came to Timber Pizza after a pizza craving hit. We ordered the cheese pizza with green onions, the Lucy and a bottle of white wine. The cheese pizza was...
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- Superb267 Reviews4.6
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Washington
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004Good and service were outstanding! We ate outside because the weather was nice so we didn’t really take in the ambiance of the restaurant and there was...
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- Superb831 Reviews4.4
Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant ? Taqueria & Mezcaleria
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003Went here for brunch and quite enjoyed this place. Their lamb birria tacos were pretty tasty. Although it was my first time trying birria tacos and I had...
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Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Washington
China Town
3207 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010This is my favorite restaurant in DC. Yes: the customer service is awful sometimes (although at least one girl who works there is extremely kind). Yes: some of...
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Dumplings And Beyond
2400 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007Came here after a day venturing DC in the blistering cold. Picked up their treasure delight dumplings and pork and chive dumplings and my soul immediately...
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- Superb242 Reviews4.3
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Washington
Z Burger Tenleytown
4321 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016Was a great first time for me and my girlfriend. Eli took care of us in the front and gave us the rundown of what to expect. Great time and great food for a...
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Roaming Rooster
4600 Wisconsin Ave NW #107, Washington, DC 20016Good sandwiches and made to order fries. Tried the Nashville hot and butter chicken sandwich. Both came out hot and seasoned well. Extra sauce on the side is...
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- Superb76 Reviews4.5
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in WashingtonPearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009The food - especially the seafood - was delicious! The muscles were worth a return trip. So so good. The only thing to know is the tables are right on top of...
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
750 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005Keira and the team were unbelievably amazing. The service was enough for 5 stars. But the food?? Oh my. Started with the Whale. Claws, lobster tails, shrimp...
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- Superb935 Reviews4.4
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Washington
Siam House, Washington, D.C.
3520 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008Siam House is my go-to Thai restaurant. I get takeout from here every 2-3 weeks, and it is always delicious. My regular dishes include kaprow, red curry, pad...
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- Superb182 Reviews4.5
Indian Restaurants
Indian in WashingtonMasala Story
3301 12th St NE #4008, Washington, DC 20017Absolutely delicious food, whether you love spicy food or not. Authentic, fresh, cooked to order. All meats are very tender. We had a family of 7. Every one of...
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The Bombay Club
815 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006Always a pleasure, returned after at least ten years and it's still good. Love the menu which has regional and chef's specialties, not the usual standard...
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- Superb599 Reviews4.4
Italian Restaurants
Italian in WashingtonCaruso's Grocery
914 14th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Had a great experience at Caruso's Grocery last night. The ambiance is warm and inviting and the food and drinks were exceptional. Started with the...
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Filomena Ristorante
1063 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007I took my mother to Filomena’s for Mother’s Day and she loved it! Coming from NYC- that’s saying something! Everything that we ate was fresh, tasty, hot...
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- Superb697 Reviews4.5
Tortino Restaurant
1228 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001One of my favorite Italian restaurants. Food never disappoints. Old fashioned ambiance but cozy. This visit was incredibly noisy due to large tables of guests...
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- Superb547 Reviews4.5
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Washington
The Prime Rib
2020 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006Our server Philip was responsible for a perfectly lovely dining experience. He was attentive but did not hover. He was personable but did not try to be too...
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- Superb427 Reviews4.3
Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009Annie's has a reputation of respecting all people, from all walks of life. But I see no clearer manifestation of that respect for others, than in one...
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- Superb263 Reviews4.3
Rare Steakhouse and Tavern
1595 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005Amazing is the only word to describe Rare! The steaks and seafood are always cooked to perfection and the service is top-top notch. This visit we had Patrisia...
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Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in WashingtonMangialardo's
1317 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003Small Italian Deli near capitol hill. It looks like a simple sub but the taste is way above that.Offers take out and you can call ahead and order.I ordered the...
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Bub and Pop's
1815 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036Love Bub and Pop's! Only wish they were open on Sundays. Had the Italian sub, which was HUGE and Philly cheese steak. Both were delicious. Can't wait...
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The Best Sandwich Place
1300 I St NW, Washington, DC 20005Such a fantastic lunch spot!!! Me and my fiancé have gone several times and have loved every meal. The service is super fast even when the lines are long and...
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- Superb119 Reviews4.8
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Washington
Roaming Rooster
3176 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018From the name, the specialty is chicken. My sandwich was piping hot, crispy with just the right spiciness. I plan to take my grandson soon bc he's a Chick...
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SILVER SPRING WINGS
71 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003Absolutely delicious wings and tenders. We had a hiccup in our order that was caught by the owner and immediately corrected, I would not have caught the issue...
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Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Washington
Sushi Nakazawa
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004The restaurant has most of the qualities of any other Michelin star restaurant I've been too from food quality to service. The one knock I had was for the...
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Mita Ethio-Japanese Cafe
703 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011Anytime I've visited Mita, I always found the atmosphere friendly, warm and inviting. Misrat and Takehiko, the owners, are so nice. The chicken panini,...
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Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in Washington
Simply Banh Mi
1624 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007pretty standard bahn mi. takeout logistics are a bit messy though and include $6+ in fees. it wasn't anything memorable. peach mt was bad, but that was on...
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1914 by Kolben
1914 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001Only gotten takeout here. Easy ordering online through their website and quick pickup. Their pho is AMAZING!!!! I was sick and this pho revived me. I...
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Moon Rabbit DC
801 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024Fly me to the moon (rabbit), let me eat among the stars. So let's talk about my cocktail first. The One Trick Pony was smoky yet light and wonderful. Now...
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Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Washington
Kick Axe Throwing DC
1401 Okie St NE STE 102, Washington, DC 20002I had a blast here! It was so much fun. The environment was very welcoming and all of the staff were amazing especially Justyce. I would definitely come back!...
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Moreland's Tavern
5501 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20011This place was amazing! The staff make you feel like a local and they are so kind. They know their stuff and they get you your food on time. My food was so...
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The Bottom Line
1716 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006Great service, awesome food! Staff was courteous, friendly. We had two burgers - they were huge, full of goodness, perfectly prepared. Side fries were crunchy,...
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Sports Bars
Sports Bars in Washington
Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
639 Indiana Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004We were in the DC area for the cherry blossoms and happened to end up at this restaurant after walking around looking for a decent place to have lunch. It was...
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Simple Bar and Grill
5802 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011Simple is down to earth and the food is super delicious. They have a nice outdoor patio with benches which is perfect, especially for these times. The chicken...
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Board Room
1737 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009Coming on a Saturday night around 8pm, it was packed. I think we actually got the last two open seats within 5 mins of walking in.. not ideal if you can't...
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Diners
Diners in Washington
Steak 'n Egg
4700 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016I highly recommend Steak n Egg Diner whenever you're in the mood for a well-cooked family meal. My "Randolph's Ham, Cheese & Egg Hash...
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Flip it LJ diner
1432 Park Rd NW, Washington, DC 20010I love this place, everything you order comes out tasting amazing and offers a huge portion for the price. Come hungry or be prepared to take something home!...
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18th & U Duplex Diner
2004 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009My wife and I absolutely love this place. They have the best restrooms ever and when you visit you will understand what I mean. The bartender Sara was soooo...
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Southern Restaurants
Southern in Washington
Hitching Post Restaurant
200 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011Amazing fried chicken, great service, good happy hour deals. Mac and cheese was delicious as was the cornbread. Collard greens were ok, wish they had some...
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