We think Washington DC has an incredible restaurant scene, and some of our favorite restaurants in the world are in this city. Since we can’t recommend just one, we’re listing our favorites here.
Lunch/Dinner:
- Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar – Peruvian
- Oyamel Cocina Mexicana – small plate Mexican
- Duke’s Grocery – American
- 1789 – upscale American
- Rasika – upscale Indian
- Birch and Barley – American and craft beers
- El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria – Mexican
- Zaytinia – Mediterranean
- Barcelona Wine Bar – Spanish tapas
- The Dabney – Michelin-starred Mid-Atlantic
- Centrolina – Italian
- Stable – Swiss
- China Chilcano – Peruvian/Asian fusion
- Ellē – Comfort food + bakery
- Soi 38 – Thai
- Old Ebbitt Grill – American
- Tonari – Japanese
- Kramer Books – American and cocktails in a bookstore
- Das – Ethiopian
- Farmers, Fishers, Bakers – comfort food
- Dauphine’s – Cajun
- Open City – Brunch, sandwiches, salads, casual
- Thip Khao – Laotian
- Anju – Korean
- Albi – Middle Eastern
- Le Diplomate – French
- Masseria – Italian
- Seven Reasons – Latin American
- Hanumanh – Laotian
- Rooster & Owl – American
- Maydan – North African
- Rose’s Luxury – American
- Opal – Farm to Table
- Causa – Peruvian
- Nina May – New American farm-to-table
- Brine – seafood
- Bronze – African
- The Red Hen – Italian
- Mintwood Place – American/French
- Pizzeria Paradiso – Pizza
- Pi Pizzeria – Pizza
- Shanghai Lounge – Chinese
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