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
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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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 | |
Bruschetta | $8.00 |
Toasted baguettes, tomato, sun-dried tomato, basil, garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs | |
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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Miss Toyas Smash Burger | $17.00 |
Smashed Patties, topped with American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Bacon, Fried Egg, and Mambo Sauce served with Fries | |
Oxtail Dinner | $35.00 |
Southern-style Stewed oxtails served with Collard Greens and White Rice | |
Southern Wings | $15.00 |
Choice between Fried or Grilled. Marinated in our Southern Seasoning Blend Flavors: Garlic Parmesan, Hot Lemon Pepper, Mumbo, Hot Honey-Old Bay |
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 |
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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Gateau Basque | $12.00 |
Pastry cream and almond cake served with caramel sauce. | |
Tarte à L'oignon | $14.00 |
Onion tart with bacon, Gruyere and baby green salad | |
Poulet Fermier Organic Au Curry | $24.00 |
Free range organic chicken with curry, coconut milk lemongrass and saffron Basmati rice |
Alta Strada Italian Restaurant & Nama Sushi Bar
465 K Street NW, Washington DC
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Chicken Parm | $29.00 |
San Marzano Tomato, Mozzarella, Broccoli | |
Spaghetti AOP | $24.00 |
Garlic, EVOO, San Marzano Tomato | |
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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*Jambon Beurre (Ham & Cheese) | $13.75 |
Heritage ham, gruyere cheese, dijon mustard, butter on baguette | |
Baguette | $4.95 |
Traditional French baguette. | |
*Turkey & Brie Sandwich | $14.75 |
Roasted turkey, local apples, brie, herb dijonaise & arugula on onion focaccia. |
SPICEBIRD -
3400 11th Street Northwest, Washington
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French Fries | $0.00 |
Kennebec potatoes, sea salt (GF, V) | |
Berempah Potatoes | $0.00 |
Home fry cut potatoes, spicy crumble, curry leaf (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 | |
Chicken Cheesesteak | $11.95 |
Chicken, bell peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone cheese and mayonnaise on a sub roll | |
BLT | $9.95 |
Applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce and tomato with mayonnaise on toasted sourdough bread |
SANDWICHES • CHICKEN • DONUTS
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
1308 G ST NW, Washington
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Biscuits | $35.00 |
10 Buttermilk cheddar biscuits. | |
4 Orders of 8-Piece Classic Fried Chicken | $100.00 |
32-piece classic fried chicken. (16x Dark, 16x White. No Substitutions) | |
24 Assorted Mini Doughnuts | $60.00 |
1310 Kitchen & Bar
1310 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington
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BUTTERMILK PANCAKES | $16.00 |
whipped butter, maple syrup | |
FRENCH TOAST | $18.00 |
whipped butter, maple syrup | |
EGGS BENEDICT | $20.00 |
hollandaise sauce, English muffin, poached egg |
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 | |
Gem Lettuce Caesar | $13.00 |
classic caesar dressing, ciabatta crouton, parmesan **please note the dressing contains anchovy** | |
Coco's Meatballs | $14.50 |
beef & pork, tomato sauce, pine nut, creamy polenta, parmesan |
CHIKO - Dupont
2029 P st NW, Washington
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Cumin Lamb Stir Fry | $19.00 |
Wheat Flour Noodles, Caramelized Shallots | |
Orange-ish Chicken | $19.00 |
Candied Mandarins, Crispy Garlic, CHIKO Salt Blend. Comes with a side of Steamed Rice. | |
Lunch Combinations | $18.00 |
Your choice of snack, starter, and entree. Lock it up with a drink or dessert! |
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! |
Ambar - Capitol Hill - 523 8th St SE
523 8th St SE, Washington
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TG-Ambar Fries | $8.00 |
house-made smoked aioli, chef’s spice blend | |
TG-Roasted Cauliflower | $10.00 |
flash fried, parsley-tahini spread, pine nut crumble | |
TG-Roasted Brussels Sprouts | $8.00 |
8oz. | crispy bacon, lemon-garlic yogurt |
La Casina DC - Pinseria Romana - Capitol Hill
327 7th st SE, Washington
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La Bufalina | $18.90 |
Prosciutto San Daniele, mozzarella di Bufala, homemade pesto*, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper and fresh basil. ---*(contains pine nuts & cashews). | |
Mediterranea | $19.90 |
Pomodoro Datterino sauce (yellow), olive Toscane, red onions alla Tropea, roasted tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, fresh basil & oregano. | |
La Cacio e Pepe | $17.90 |
Cacio Romano cheese, mozzarella Fior di Latte, extra virgin olive oil and black pepper. |
Flavors of India
2524 L St Nw, Washington
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VINDALOO | $0.00 |
A spicy specialty, a delicious combination of meat or vegetables marinated in vinegar, hot peppers and spices, cooked with potatoes. | |
MANGO CHUTNEY | $3.00 |
VEG. PAKORA | $7.00 |
SANDWICHES
Bakers Daughter - Ivy City
1402 Okie St NE, Washington
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Jalapeño-Cheddar Biscuit x 1 pc | $5.00 |
Crunchy Buttermilk Biscuit filled with Cheddar, Jalapenos and Chive. | |
One Egg - Any Style | $3.50 |
Create Your Breakfast Sandwich! | |
Caramel Apple Muffin | $4.50 |
Tatte Bakery - Farragut Sq.
1634 I Street NW, 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. (850 cal, Contains: Wheat, Egg, Soy) | |
Maple, Squash & Chicken Salad | $14.85 |
Mixed baby lettuces, baby kale, roasted acorn squash, carrots, and roasted chicken breast topped with toasted almonds and dried cranberries served with maple labneh dressing. (640 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Tree Nut (Almond)) | |
Iced Latte | $0.00 |
(130 / 190 cal, Contains: Dairy) |
90 Second Pizza - Chinatown - 708 7th ST NW
708 7th St NW, Washington
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Margherita | |
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan, olive oil, and basil. | |
Vegan Margherita | |
San marzano tomato sauce, vegan cheese, olive oil, and basil | |
Al Pollo | |
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, mushroom, parmesan, olive oil, and basil. |
Fat Fish
1 Market Sq SW, Washington
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Sweet Sea Salmon | $16.50 |
poke salmon, scallions, seaweed slaw, cucumber, avocado, pickled ginger, mixed greens, seasoned sticky rice, spicy mayo, sweet soy, shredded nori, sesame seeds | |
Bang Bang Shrimp | $16.50 |
bang bang shrimp with crispy tempura, seaweed slaw, avocado, pickled onions, cucumber, scallions, sesame seeds, spicy mayo & sweet chili, garlic sesame dressing, sweet soy, crispy jalapeños | |
Spicy Tuna | $16.50 |
spicy tuna, scallions, avocado, chili cucumber salad (contains peanuts and soy), pickled onion, carrots, shredded nori, crispy jalapeño, mixed greens, seasoned sticky rice, peanut sauce |
Immigrant Food @ Union Market - Union Market
1309 5th St. NE Space 430, Washington
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Greek Wings | $15.00 |
Lemon, mediterranean herbs, served with a feta dip | |
Tamarind BBQ Ribs | $17.00 |
Toasted sesame, green onion, chili | |
Miso Caesar Salad | $12.00 |
Shiitake “bacon”, wonton chips, nori, sesame |
Succotash PRIME
915 F St NW, Washington
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Hangover Special | $19.50 |
Fried Eggs, Pulled Pork, Warm Potato Salad, Red-Eye Gravy, Buttermilk Biscuit | |
Fried Green Tomato Salad | $14.50 |
Arugula, Feta Cheese, Buttermilk Dressing | |
Crispy Local Blue Catfish | $25.75 |
Mint-Jalapeño Aioli, Red Grapes, Lettuce Slaw, Burnt Lemon |
PIZZA • BAGELS • SMOKED SALMON • SANDWICHES
Bethesda Bagels
120 M St SE, Washington
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Sausage, Egg, Cheese | $7.00 |
Pork sausage patty, eggs cooked to your liking, with a choice of sliced cheese, cream cheese, or no cheese. | |
Avo, Egg, Cheese | $7.00 |
½ of a fresh avocado, eggs cooked to your liking, with a choice of sliced cheese, cream cheese, or no cheese. | |
Nova & CC | $10.00 |
Ivy City smoked salmon, with a choice of cream cheese/sliced cheese. |
Cracked Eggery (Shaw) -
1921 8th St NW, Washington
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The Basic | $9.00 |
Scrambled egg, American & cheddar cheese, Cracked sauce. | |
Southern Charm | $13.00 |
Fried green tomato, Cracked Bacon, fried egg, pimento cheese, arugula, lemon aioli | |
The Animal | $14.00 |
Cracked Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Egg, Hash Brown Patty, American & Cheddar, Cracked Sauce. |
Kookoo
3310 14th Street NW, Washington
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Kashk Bademjan (Persian eggplant & whey dip) V | $12.00 |
Sauteed eggplant, onion, cream of whey, topped with fried garlic and mint | |
Shirazi Salad V, VG | $8.00 |
Diced cucumber, tomato, scallion, parsley, Extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice | |
Baghali Polo V,VG Sub: No Charge | $7.00 |
steamed Basmati rice with fava beans and fresh dill |