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
Noma kitchen & Pizzaria - 1306 north capital nw
1306 North Capitol Street Northwest, Washington
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Bacon Cheddar Pinwheel | $10.99 |
Every swirl is stuffed with Canadian bacon, melty cheddar cheese and buttery crescents | |
Asiago Cheesy Bread | $10.99 |
10" pizza crust, garlic sauce with asiago & mozzarella, served with marinara | |
Portobello Mushroom | |
Garlic herb sauce, mozzarella, portobella mushrooms, roasted red peppers, baby spinach & feta |
Tosca DC - 1112 F St. NW
1112 F St. NW, Washington
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Barbietole | $22.00 |
Roasted Baby Beets, Peaches, Whipped Ricotta, Ricotta Salata, Watercress, Balsamic, Crumbled Pistachio | |
Garganelli/Mushroom | $32.00 |
Hand Rolled "Quill" Pasta, Winter Mushrooms, Truffle Pesto, Farm Butter, Red Cow Parmigiano | |
Barbietole-L | $20.00 |
Roasted Baby Beets, Apple, Whipped Ricotta, Ricotta Salata, Watercress, Balsamic, Crumbled Pistachio |
Cinder BBQ - 800 Upshur Street Northwest
800 Upshur Street Northwest, Washington
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Dog Treats | $3.50 |
Smoked brisket bites | |
Tempura Cauliflower | $8.00 |
Florets quick fried in house tempura served with a side of comeback sauce. | |
Cheesy Broccoli | $6.00 |
Roasted broccoli topped with our house made queso and toasted cornbread crumble. |
Immigrant Food @ Planet Word - 925 13th St. NW
925 13th St. NW, Washington
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Greek Wings | $16.00 |
Lemon, mediterranean herbs, served with a feta dip | |
Mezze Platter | $17.00 |
Three dips of muhammara, labne, hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm za’atar na’an | |
Tamarind Ribs | $17.00 |
Toasted sesame, green onion, chili |
Tatte Bakery - Foggy Bottom
2129 I Street Northwest, Washington
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Turkey BLAT | $13.00 |
Turkey, applewood smoked bacon, baby lettuce, avocado, sriracha mayonnaise, and tomato-onion relish on housemade multigrain. (840 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) | |
Iced Latte | $0.00 |
(130 / 190 cal, Contains: Milk) | |
Latte | $0.00 |
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. (190 / 230 cal, Contains: Milk |
Hiraya
1250 H St NE, Washington DC
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MUSHROOM SILOG | $18.00 |
crispy maitake & enoki mushrooms seasoned with tamarind. served w/ heirloom garlic fried rice, fried egg, & atsara (pickled papaya & vegetable slaw) (vegetarian, gluten free) | |
TOCILOG (Pork Belly) | $24.00 |
sweet porkbelly marinated in pineapple, dark soy, annatto & garlic. served w/ heirloom garlic fried rice, fried egg, & atsara (pickled papaya & vegetable slaw) | |
Brisket, Egg & Cheese | $18.00 |
brisket, egg, and cheese sandwich with special sauce on laminated bun (croissant) add hash brown +3 |
Guapo's Restaurant - Georgetown
3050 K Street Northwest, Washington
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Burrito | $0.00 |
Large flour tortilla rolled with your preference and covered with melted Monterrey Jack and Cheddar cheese. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. | |
Tacos al Paso | $16.95 |
Three homemade crispy corn tacos topped with lettuce, shredded cheese and pico de gallo. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. | |
Tamal de Elote | $9.95 |
Sweet corn cake slowly cooked in a corn husk. Topped with queso fresco. Served with sour cream. |
Laredo Restaurant - 3500 Connecticut Ave NW
3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC
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Cheese Dip | $15.99 |
Golden velvet cheese with crispy flour tortilla chips | |
Platanos Fritos | $8.99 |
Sweet fried plantains with a side of sour cream | |
Ground Beef Enchiladas | $21.99 |
Two corn tortillas, Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole,sour cream and pico de gallo |
FRENCH FRIES
Right Proper Brewing Company - Shaw Brewpub & Kitchen
624 T Street NW, Washington
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Hot Wings | $11.00 |
with house-made blue cheese dressing | |
Beer Battered Cheese Curds | $12.00 |
with spicy ranch | |
Impossible Burger | $17.00 |
vegan burger with spinach, red oinions, tomato, onion jam, vegan gouda, potato roll |
SANDWICHES • ICE CREAM • HOT DOGS • FROZEN YOGURT • CHILI • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Ben's Chili Bowl - U Street
1213 U St NW, Washington
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Spicy Half-Smoke | $7.99 |
The spicy version of our Original Half Smoke. Enjoy on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce. | |
Original Half-Smoke | $8.49 |
Enjoy Ben's Original Half Smoke served on a warm steamed bun with your choice of condiments. We suggest mustard, onions and our homemade spicy chili sauce. | |
Jumbo Turkey Dog | $7.99 |
Our Jumbo Turkey Dog is a healthy alternative to beef but still packs 1/4 pound of meaty goodness. We recommend with mustard, onions and your choice of beef or veggie chili |
Tatte Bakery - West End
1200 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington
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Latte | $0.00 |
A double shot of espresso with steamed milk and topped with microfoam. (190 / 230 cal, Contains: Milk | |
Iced Latte | $0.00 |
(130 / 190 cal, Contains: Milk) | |
Turkey BLAT | $13.00 |
Turkey, applewood smoked bacon, baby lettuce, avocado, sriracha mayonnaise, and tomato-onion relish on housemade multigrain. (840 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) |
TACOS
Tequila & Mezcal
3475 14th St NW, Washington
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House Margarita | $12.00 |
Silver tequila, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, served on the rocks | |
*Camaron (shrimp, chipotle mayo - 3) | $15.00 |
grilled shrimp, chipotle mayo, avocado, pico de gallo | |
Freshly Made Guacamole | $15.00 |
Freshly made guacamole, Mexican avocado, onions, serrano peppers, cilantro, coarse salt. Served with corn tortilla chips* Serves 2-4 |
Cane - 403 H St NE
403 H St NE, Washington
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Oxtail Bowl | $19.00 |
Marinated and braised oxtails, served with rice and cucumber salad. | |
Doubles | $7.00 |
Fried bread or bara, topped with cumin-spiced channa | |
Jerk wings | $16.00 |
24-hour marinated, smoked & grilled jerk wings |
Proper 21 - F Street
1319 F St NW, Washington
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TRUFFLE FRIES | $14.99 |
white truffle/parmesan cheese/malt vinegar aioli/parsley | |
PROPER BURGER | $19.99 |
1/2 pound angus beef patty/applewood smoked bacon/proper cheese blend/bistro onions/dijonaise/potato bun | |
SMASH BURGER | $19.99 |
two smashed angus beef patties/lettuce/tomato/american cheese/crispy fried onions/cherry pepper jam/horseradish aioli/potato bun |
ChurchKey -
1337 14th St NW, Washington
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TRILLIUM SPRANG, Hazy Pale Ale | $12.00 |
(Massachusetts / 4.9% / 16 oz. / Single) Originally brewed as Trillium’s hoppy welcome to Spring after the long, dark months of winter, this low ABV, Kölsch-inspired pale ale is cool fermented and dosed with Nelson Sauvin. Lower fermentation temperature slows the yeast's metabolism and provides balance by gently subduing super-fruity esters and spicy phenols. Sprang is refreshingly light bodied with aromatics of earthy evergreen, passionfruit, and faint doughy malt. Flavors of concord grape, mango, and herbaceous white wine interweave with cracker-crisp, pilsner malt character and minimal bitterness. The finish is dry with a lasting touch of grain. | |
BARRIQUE TMAVE 10, Tmavý | $9.00 |
(Tennessee / 4.4% /16 oz. / Single) Czech-Style "Special Dark" lager brewed to 10° plato with a blend of Weyermann Floor Malted Bohemian malts and a generous amount of chocolate malt. A rich flavorful lager while maintaining superior drinkability, notes of Belgian chocolate, toffee, dates, and woodfired bread crust balanced by a firm bitterness provided by Czech grown Kazbek and Saaz Hops. | |
THE VEIL PARADISE KOOLER TASTEE, Fruited Sour Ale | $14.00 |
(Virginia / 5.5% / 16 oz. / Single) The Veil’s smoothie-style Fruited Sour Ale conditioned with peach, raspberry, passionfruit, and milk sugar. |
Roti Mediterranean Bowls, Salads & Pitas
1629 K St NW, Washington
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Harissa Chicken Bowl | $11.95 |
Harissa Chicken, Saffron Rice, Chickpea Salad, Persian Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Pickled Onions, Garlic Sauce, and Roti Spice | |
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 | |
Plant Power Salad | $0.00 |
Shawarma Butternut Squash (NEW!), Kale, Purple Cabbage, Lemony Brussels Sprouts (NEW!), Chickpea Salad, Olives, Hummus, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Roti Spice |
Michele's
1201 K Street Northwest, Washington
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Double Smash Burger.. | $24.00 |
Brioche Bun, American Cheese, Special Sauce, Onions, Shredded Lettuce. Served with fries. Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Red Meat, Egg, Allium. | |
Michele's Salad | $12.00 |
Mixed Greens, Toasted Walnuts, Strawberries, Parmesan, Lemon Vinaigrette | |
Frisee and Bacon Salad | $14.00 |
Baby Arugula, Shaved Fennel, Poached Egg, Toasted Crostini, Bacon, Red Wine Vinaigrette |
Jetties - Downtown
1921 I Street Northwest, Washington
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Long Pond Sandwich | $14.95 |
Braised pork, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and garlic aioli on a sesame seed sub roll | |
Still Dock | $14.95 |
Crispy breaded chicken, blue cheese, bacon, iceberg lettuce, and chipotle mayo on a toasted sesame brioche bun | |
Maryland Crab Soup | $4.95 |
Tomato broth, celery, onions, carrots, crab meat |
Jojo's Pizzeria
905 U Street Northwest, Washington
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Chicken x Pesto | $16.00 |
grilled chicken, pesto, mozzarella, red onion, bell pepper | |
No Wings No Cry | $11.00 |
jerk spiced, 6 pieces | |
Nutella Pizza | $12.00 |
Nutella, banana, whip cream, sprinkled with sugar |
Lavagna
539 8th Street Southeast, Washington
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Gazpacho | $8.00 |
Quintessential chilled tomato soup with cucumbers, peppers and onions | |
Provolone Salad | $12.00 |
Pan seared provolone cheese served with summer baby greens, cherry tomatoes and a honey ginger vinaigrette | |
Bell & Evans Chicken | $27.00 |
Served with bacon cranberry brussel sprouts & polenta |
Mi Vida 14th Street -
1901 14th Street Northwest, Washington
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Salmón | $26.75 |
Ancho-Pineapple Sauce, Fingerling Potatoes, Pineapple-Pico | |
Esquites | $6.25 |
Roasted Corn, Chile De Árbol Mayo, Cotija | |
Pollo Chilango | $28.75 |
Roasted Half Chicken, Pickled Vegetables, Crushed Tomato Salsa, Roasted Corn Esquites |
Mr. Chens - DC
3419 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington
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Sesame Cold Noodles | $9.98 |
Sesame Chicken | $16.98 |
Fried Dumplings | $9.98 |
Alfreda
2016 P Street Northwest, Washington
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Alfreda | $23.00 |
Crushed Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Mozzarella, Grana Padano, Wild Oregano, Cracked Black Pepper | |
Slow Cooked Garbanzos | $11.00 |
Fresh Chili, Cumin, Ginger, Tomato | |
Pennsylvania Mushroom Conserva | $15.00 |
Lemon Ricotta, Cress |
YELLOW Georgetown
1524 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington
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CRISPY FALAFEL | $16.00 |
- all the pickles + crumbled feta + red shatta yogurt - | |
FATTOUSH | $15.00 |
-cherry tomato + cucumber + radish + feta + crunchy pita + harissa vinaigrette - | |
BATATA-TOTS | $12.00 |
- urfa the sauce + shawarma spices - |
Jetties - Chevy Chase
5632 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Primrose Lane | $13.95 |
Salad: baby kale, lentils, roasted squash, feta cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds, orange ginger vinaigrette | |
Nobadeer | $14.95 |
Roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayo on sourdough | |
Long Pond Sandwich | $14.95 |
Braised pork, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone, and garlic aioli on a sesame seed sub roll |
Sfoglina - Downtown
1099 NEW YORK AVENUE NW, Washington
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Spicy Focaccia Toast | $15.00 |
Calabrese Nduja Salami, Basil, Balsamico Contains: Allium, Gluten, Nightshade, Pork | |
Bibb Lettuce | $18.00 |
Honeycrisp Apple, Toasted Walnuts, Balsamico, Gorgonzola Dolce Contains: Diary, Allium, Nuts | |
Linguine alle Vongole | $28.00 |
Littleneck Clams, Surf Clams, Spicy Calabrese Chili, Cherry Tomato Contains: Allium, Gluten, Nightshade, Shellfish |
Horace and Dickies - Takoma
6912 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20012, Washington
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World Famous Jumbo Fish Sandwich | $12.50 |
3 pieces of Whiting Filet, fried in a corn meal blend on 2 slices of bread | |
Fish Box | $12.00 |
2 pieces of Whiting | |
Shrimp Box (6pcs) | $15.00 |
6 Piece peels and deveined shite shrimp fried and served w/ fries |
Oki Bowl - Georgetown
1608 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
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MUSHROOM BOWL | $16.00 |
3 types of mushrooms stir-fried with earthy delicious house-made sauce. | |
TAKOYAKI (4) | $12.00 |
Savory deep-fried batter filled with diced octopus, topped with house-made spicy mayo, eel sauce and bonito flakes. | |
FRIED KALE WITH CRISPY ONION | $8.00 |
Lightly fried kale with house made soy. |
TACOS • GRILL • FRENCH FRIES
Johnny Pistolas
2333 18th st NW, Washington
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Blackened Shrimp | $4.75 |
pan-fried shrimp | cilantro | onion | serrano crema | |
Pollo Asado | $4.25 |
pollo asado | poblano | corn | serrano crema | |
Tinga De Pollo | $4.25 |
tinga de pollo | cotija | lettuce | honey chipotle aioli |