Washington restaurants you'll love
Top restaurants in Washington, D.C.
When dining out in DC, you’re sure to find an impressive array of culinary delights. Long gone are the days of an ultra-formal dining scene, although you can certainly find fine dining here if you seek it. With a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, it’s easy to dazzle your taste buds in the country’s capital.
People flock to DC from all corners of the globe. As a result, you’ll find everything here from Peruvian food to Iranian kitchens, French cuisine, Asian fusion, and much more. Because DC sits between America’s Northeast and its South, you can also find some of America’s best signature dishes here. This includes fresh oysters and crab trucked in daily from the Chesapeake Bay, and deep soul foods like catfish, fried chicken, and grits. Let the feast dominate your plate.
For authentic Chinese cuisine, head just east of downtown following H and I streets between 5th street and 8th street in Ward 2. For its famous half-smoke, look for DC's best delis, sports bars, and eateries. A half-smoke is like a hot dog only bigger, spicier, and as the locals would say, better. Grab the mustard and onions, and pass the chili sauce. You’re gonna love it.
Washington's top cuisines
Must-try Washington restaurants
Judy Restaurant
2212 14th St NW, Washington
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Guacamole | $8.00 |
Bag of Chips included | |
Queso Dip | $9.00 |
Bag of Chips included. | |
Pupusa | $0.00 |
Priced by quantity of pupusas |
Motown Square - POS - 1819 7th St NW
1819 7th Street Northwest, Washington
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OG (8) | $26.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, crushed tomatoes, basil. (VG) | |
Pepperoni (8) | $28.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, crushed tomatoes. | |
Motor City (8) | $30.00 |
Wisconsin brick cheese, mozzarella, sliced spicy sausage, ricotta, hot honey, crushed tomatoes, parsley. |
Roti Mediterranean Bowls, Salads & Pitas
1311 F St NW, Washington
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Chicken Fattoush Salad | $11.95 |
Chicken Roti, Romaine, Persian Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Pita Chips, Olives, Pomegranate Vinaigrette (NEW!), Garlic Sauce, and Roti Spice | |
Sanpellegrino® Sparkling Water | $2.50 |
Sanpellegrino Sparkling Water | |
Build Your Own Greens & Grains | $11.95 |
Choice of Lettuce, Choice of Rice, Choice of Mains, Choice of Sides, Choice of Toppings, Choice of Spreads, Choice of Sauces, and Roti Spice |
Jaleo DC
480 7th St. NW, Washington
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Pan Con Tomate | $15.00 |
Toasted slices of crispy bread brushed with fresh tomato and extra virgin olive oil | |
Patatas Bravas | $15.00 |
A Jaleo favorite: fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and alioli | |
Espinacas a la Catalana | $14.00 |
Sauteed spinach, pine nuts, raisins and apples |
Mixxed
2427 18th Street Northwest, Washington
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Mixxed Smash Burger | $10.00 |
Smashed Patty, American Cheese, Sauteed Onions, Pickles, Mixxed Sauce | |
Loaded Nachos | $10.00 |
Cheese. pico de gayo, sour cream | |
Wings | $12.00 |
SMOKED SALMON • FRENCH FRIES
Cafe Fili Mediterranean
701 Second Street NE, Washington
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Lamb Shawarma Bowl | $17.00 |
Freekeh Grain, Roasted Cauliflower, Pickled Turnip, Chopped Salad, Classic Hummus, Tahini Sauce | |
Gyro | $14.00 |
Beef and lamb, tzatziki, feta cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and a side salad | |
Lamb Kafta | $19.00 |
Dukkah, Pistachio, Mint Cucumber Tzatziki. Served with Fragrant Vermicelli Rice, Classic Hummus, Fatoosh Salad and Soft Pita |
Lulu's Winegarden
1940 11th street NW, Washington
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Lulu's Burger | $17.00 |
double patty, kraft cheese, fancy sauce, bibb, house pickles, onion, tomato, challah bun. | |
Fermented Chile and Mango Wings (CROSS CONTAMINATION) | $20.00 |
honey, lime, pickled onions, chives. Five two-piece wings*. Each piece is a drum+flat. *fried in the same fryer as items containing gluten ***The wings are gluten free but are prepared in the same fryer that is used for foods containing gluten. | |
Avocado Lime Caesar | $15.00 |
kale, romaine, sourdough crumb, avocado, onion, cucumbers, parm (can be modified to be vegan). |
TACOS • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Taqueria Habanero - DC
3710 14th St NW, Washington
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Queso Fundido | $12.00 |
Chihuahua cheese with spicy Mexican chorizo and rajas poblanas. | |
Guacamole & Chips To-Go | $7.50 |
Individual Side of Freshly-made Guacamole with Corn Tortilla Chips | |
Side Rice and Beans | $7.00 |
Individual Size of Yellow Rice & Black Beans |
La Casita Pupuseria at La Cosecha
1280 4th St. NE, Washington DC
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Pupusa Mixta | |
fried pork + refried beans + cheese | |
El Tipico | $0.00 |
Carne asada, Scramble Eggs, Rice, Refried Beans, Avocado & Tortilla. | |
Carne Asada Callejera | $0.00 |
Our famous Carne Asada ready to Go! includes seasoned rice, fried read seda beans, chimol and handmade corn tortilla. |
Chef Geoff's West End
2201 M St NW, Washington
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Turkey Sandwich | $19.00 |
spinach, pesto aioli, aged provolone, roasted tomato, toasted country bread | |
Side Creamy Grits | $9.00 |
smoked mozzarella, cajun butter | |
Gumbo | $12.00 |
shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, smoked chicken, steamed rice, filé |
SANDWICHES • PASTRY • CHICKEN • FRENCH FRIES • PIZZA • SALADS • FALAFEL • CREPES
muncheez - Dupont Circle
1317 Connecticut ave, Washington
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Labne | $5.45 |
Strained Yogurt Dip. Sprinkled with dry thyme. Gluten Free | |
Cheese | $8.75 |
Sprinkled with sesame seeds | |
Chicken and Cheese | $12.45 |
Chicken, mozarella cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and garlic mayo |
Rosemarino D'Italia Dupont - Washington DC
1714 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington DC
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Caesar | $10.00 |
Lettuce, croutons, shaved Parmesan, and Caesar dressing | |
Nostra Carbonara | $20.00 |
A twist to traditional, pancetta, onions, egg yolk, Parmesan and hint of pesto spaghetti. Consuming raw or undercook meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions | |
Calamari Fritti | $14.00 |
Fried calamari and side of spicy marinara |
Miss Toya's Southern Cajun Kitchen - DC
3216 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
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Oxtail Dinner | $35.00 |
Southern-style Stewed oxtails served with Collard Greens and White Rice | |
Stuffed Shrimp | $17.00 |
Deep Fried Shrimp Stuffed with Jumbo Lump Crab served over a bed of Corn Jalapeño Succotash served with a House Aioli | |
Miss Toyas Smash Burger | $17.00 |
Smashed Patties, topped with American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Bacon, Fried Egg, and Mambo Sauce served with Fries |
All-Purpose Capitol Riverfront
79 Potomac Ave. SE, Washington
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Tony's Original | $22.00 |
tomato, mozz, beef meatballs, roasted peppers, fresh ricotta, grana padano, oregano *THERE IS GLUTEN IN THE MEATBALLS* | |
The Standard | $18.00 |
Bianco di Napoli tomatoes, mozz, Sicilian oregano, grana Padano (vegetarian) | |
Tomato Braised Meatballs | $18.00 |
beef meatballs, whipped ricotta, salsa verde 'rustico' fresh basil, toasted focaccia |
Hotel Nell - Union Market - Hotel Nell - Union Market
411 New York Ave NE, Washington
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SIDE OF BACON | $4.00 |
SIDE OF SAUSAGE | $5.00 |
Toast: Eggs on Toast | $10.00 |
Beuchert's Saloon
623 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
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Bucatini | $29.00 |
A classic dry-aged pork ragu, is served with house made buccatini, topped with garlic chips, shaved sarvecchio cheese and chives Allergens: Gluten, Allium, Dairy, Nightshades, | |
Chicken Fried Maitake Mushrooms | $18.00 |
Hen of the woods mushrooms are "chicken fried" served on a sauce gribiche, topped with aleppo pepper, dill, and cured egg yolk. Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Allium | |
French Fries | $14.00 |
Crispy chipperbec potato fries served with a sauce ravigote Allergens: Eggs, Allium, Gluten (cross contamination) |
SALADS • FRENCH FRIES • STEAKS
Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar
1736 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
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Medaillons De Boeuf Poelles | $35.00 |
Pan seared beef medallions, creamy polenta, mushroom jus & veggie du jour | |
Gateau Basque | $12.00 |
Pastry cream and almond cake served with caramel sauce. | |
Foie De Veau Provencale | $27.00 |
Calf liver with capers, garlic, black olives and Jerez vinegar |
Suburbia
1309 5th St. NE, Washington
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Water | $3.00 |
DRAFT Old Time Cantina | $8.00 |
FROZEN Margarita | $10.00 |
Alta Strada Italian Restaurant & Nama Sushi Bar
465 K Street NW, Washington DC
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Spaghetti AOP | $24.00 |
Garlic, EVOO, San Marzano Tomato | |
Chicken Parm | $29.00 |
San Marzano Tomato, Mozzarella, Broccoli | |
Crispy Salmon & Jalapeno Roll | $12.00 |
salmon, jalapenos, crispy rice pearls |
Surfside Taco Stand - The Wharf - 33 District Square Southwest
33 District Square Southwest, Washington
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Cabo San Lucas | $16.95 |
Grilled steak, grilled poblano peppers + red onion, guacamole, lime crema, cilantro, flour tortillas. Served with a side of yellow rice. | |
Belize | $16.95 |
Grilled steak, grilled poblano peppers + red onion, jack cheese | |
Guacomole & Chips (8oz) | $12.95 |
Avocado, red inion, lime, cilantro and jalepenos |
Pisco y Nazca - DC
1823 L Street NW, WASHINGTON
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Pork Tostones | $13.00 |
Pulled pork, fried plantains, sliced avocado, salsa criolla, aji amarillo mojo. | |
Arroz con Pollo | $18.00 |
Peruvian style chicken and rice, huancaina sauce, salsa criolla | |
Vegetales Salteados | $6.00 |
Stir-fried vegetables, soy and oyster sauce |
Bread Furst
4434 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
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*Turkey & Brie Sandwich | $14.75 |
Roasted turkey, local apples, brie, herb dijonaise & arugula on onion focaccia. | |
Baguette | $4.95 |
Traditional French baguette. | |
*Jambon Beurre (Ham & Cheese) | $13.75 |
Heritage ham, gruyere cheese, dijon mustard, butter on baguette |
SPICEBIRD -
3400 11th Street Northwest, Washington
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French Fries | $0.00 |
Kennebec potatoes, sea salt (GF, V) | |
Steamed Jasmine Rice | $0.00 |
GF, V | |
Turmeric Cabbage with Curry Leaf | $0.00 |
Garlic, ginger, mustard seed (GF, V) |
SALADS • SANDWICHES
Breadsoda Bar, Deli and Billiards
2233 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
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Grilled Cheese BLT | $11.95 |
Our grilled cheese and applewood smoked bacon + lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise | |
BLT | $9.95 |
Applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce and tomato with mayonnaise on toasted sourdough bread | |
Chicken Club | $11.95 |
Sliced roasted chicken, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and deli mustard on toasted whole wheat bread |
SANDWICHES • CHICKEN • DONUTS
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
1308 G ST NW, Washington
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4 Orders of 8-Piece Classic Fried Chicken | $100.00 |
32-piece classic fried chicken. (16x Dark, 16x White. No Substitutions) | |
Biscuits | $35.00 |
10 Buttermilk cheddar biscuits. | |
12 Assorted Doughnuts | $45.00 |
2 maple bacon, 2 crème brûlée, 2 vanilla glaze, 2 PB&J, and one each of the special monthly flavors |
1310 Kitchen & Bar
1310 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Chicken Pot Pie, 23 oz - Frozen | $22.00 |
roasted chicken, spinach, carrots, peas, celery, and a butter crust. Freezer to oven-- takes 45 mins to bake & serves 1-2 ppl. | |
Eggplant Parmesan, 23 oz - Frozen | $20.00 |
roasted eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, paremesan-- gluten free. Freezer to oven-- takes 45 mins to bake & serves 1-2 ppl. | |
SHRIMP TACOS | $21.00 |
soft corn tortilla, sriracha sour cream, cabbage, jalapeno, corn, avocado |
PIZZA • SALADS
Little Cocos - 3907 14th St NW
3907 14th St NW, Washington
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Burrata Salad | $15.00 |
roasted beet & baby carrot, candied walnut, arugula, walnut vinagrette | |
Coco's Meatballs | $14.50 |
beef & pork, tomato sauce, pine nut, creamy polenta, parmesan | |
Gem Lettuce Caesar | $13.00 |
classic caesar dressing, ciabatta crouton, parmesan **please note the dressing contains anchovy** |
CHIKO - Dupont
2029 P st NW, Washington
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Lunch Combinations | $18.00 |
Your choice of snack, starter, and entree. Lock it up with a drink or dessert! | |
Cumin Lamb Stir Fry | $19.00 |
Wheat Flour Noodles, Caramelized Shallots | |
Pork and Kimchi Potstickers | $10.00 |
Sesame Dipping Sauce |
Fight Club
633 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington
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Mushroom Dip | $18.00 |
Herb roasted miataki and oyster mushrooms, grilled onions, provolone cheese, garlic mayo, and served with a truffle mushroom au jus. On a hoagie roll Allergy: Mushroom, dairy, gluten | |
Mamma Mia | $17.00 |
Caramelized onion arancini, house made marinara, banana peppers, provolone cheese. On a garlic bread hoagie roll Allergy: Dairy, gluten | |
Ice Cream Sammich | $12.00 |
seasonal flavors |
Prescription Chicken
1819 7th Street NW, Washington
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Coconut Matzah Toffee | $4.00 |
A 4oz bag of homemade Matzah Toffee! Smothered in caramel and dark chocolate, topped with shredded coconut! | |
Cold/Frozen Quart of Soup | $13.00 |
Your choice of our soups sent cold/frozen. PSA: some may arrive frozen, pending what we have fully frozen in inventory! | |
Cutest Mini Challah in Town | $3.00 |
our handmade mini challah rolls! |