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
Aladdins Kitchen Florida Ave - 1782 Florida Avenue Northwest
1782 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Large Greek Pizza | $18.99 |
Gyro Meat, Spinach, Onion, Black Olives, Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Provolone & Fetta Cheese, Made with Homemade White Sauce! | |
Slice Meat Lover Pizza | $9.99 |
Pepperoni, Ground Beef, Italian Sausage, Imported Ham, Canadian Bacon | |
Medium Pepperoni | $13.54 |
Bombay Street Food - 8th Street
524 8th St. SE, Washington
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Bombay Palak Chat | $10.00 |
Butter Chicken | $19.00 |
Naan | $3.00 |
SANDWICHES
The Ministry
601 New Jersey Avenue NW Ste 102, Washington
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Breakfast Bun | $8.75 |
Blueberry Muffin | $4.00 |
Beet & Goat Cheese | $13.50 |
Rasika - Penn Quarter
633 D Street Northwest, Washington
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Tawa Baingan | $12.00 |
Eggplant / spiced potatoes / jaggery peanut sauce | |
Chicken T Masala | $20.00 |
Tomato / ginger / green chili | |
Duck Vindaloo | $0.00 |
Peri-Peri masala / pearl onions / coconut rice |
La Famosa
1300 4th St. SE, Washington
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Mata Hambre | $11.00 |
Shaved ribeye, egg, queso de papa, potato sticks, sweet pepper aioli and pickled fresno chilies on pan de auga. | |
Pastelillos | $9.50 |
2 Puerto Rican fried turnovers filled with your choice of beef or vegetarian picadillo | |
Quesito | $3.50 |
A puff pastry filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and drizzled with local honey |
Colada Shop - 14th & T Str.
1405 T STREET NW, WASHINGTON
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CHEESE EMPANADA | $3.75 |
cuban-style savory turnover with blended cheeses -- 1 per order | |
COLADA SHOP CUBAN | $14.25 |
ham, slow-roasted pork, swiss cheese, mustard, pickles, cilantro aioli, cuban bread | |
Caramelized Onion & Yucca Croqueta | $2.00 |
mashed yucca, caramelized onions, swiss cheese and bechamel. Panko breaded and deep fried until golden brown - 1 per order |
SANDWICHES • CHICKEN • DONUTS
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken
1308 G St NW, Washington
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Mini Cherry Blossom Box | $38.00 |
PRE-ORDER ONLY. MUST ORDER BY 2PM FOR NEXT DAY. Box of 12 Mini Cherry Blossom Doughnuts | |
Tiramisu | $4.95 |
Pillow doughnut filled with Coffee mascarpone mousse, coffee and kahlua glaze, cocoa powder dusting, pipped tiramisu mousse on top, Doughnut pieces soaked in coffee, dark chocolate pearl sprinkles | |
Cherry Cheesecake | $5.35 |
Square Doughnut filled with Tart Red Cherry Jam, Cream Cheese Glaze, Chocolate and Pink Buttercream Decorations. |
Ruta - 327 7th Street Southeast
327 7th Street Southeast, Washington
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Chicken Kyiv | $26.00 |
with mashed potatoes and mushroom sauce | |
Meat Holubtsi | $18.00 |
(GF) meat stuffed cabbage with tomato sauce | |
Tsvikli | $10.00 |
Horseradish beet salad |
Los Hermanos Restaurant - 1426 Park Rd Nw
1426 Park Rd Nw, Washington
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Pork Bandera | $14.75 |
Tostones | $6.00 |
Queso Frito (2pc) | $5.45 |
Brightwood Pizza by ANXO
711 Kennedy St NW, Washington
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Build-Your-Own-Pizza | $16.00 |
Select sauce, cheese and toppings! | |
BBQ Pork Pizza | $22.00 |
Cheese Pizza • Braised Carnitas-Style Pork • Pickled Red Onions • Chives • BBQ Bus ANXOlicious BBQ Sauce • ANXO Hot Sauce | |
Lucy & The Pie With Olives | $20.99 |
Brought to you by Lucy, the Petworth Peanuts Halloween Costume Contest Winner! Parmesan & Shredded Mozzarella, Marinara Sauce, Local Mushrooms, Kalamata and Green Olives, Sliced Red Onion |
Call Your Mother Deli - Connecticut Ave - Conn Ave
5035 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
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The No-Meat Sun City | $7.00 |
Bodega-Style Local Eggs, American & Cheddar Cheeses, Spicy Honey, on an Everything bagel. | |
The Mountain View | $10.00 |
Bodega-style Egg, Latke, American + Cheddar Cheeses, Mashed Avocado on a Plain bagel. | |
CYM Schmearz | $0.00 |
1/2 pints. We recommend at least two 1/2 pints per baker's dozen. |
TaKorean Union Market
1309 5th Street NE, Washington DC
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Porky Kale Bowl | $12.99 |
Slow roasted pork bowl with white rice, kale slaw, lime crema, gochupow sauce, pickled daikon radish & crunchy shallots. | |
Steak & Egg Bowl | $14.99 |
Bulgogi Steak bowl with white rice, pickled cabbage slaw, poached egg, lime crema, gochupow sauce, cilantro & crunchy shallots. | |
Chicken Avocado Bowl | $13.99 |
Chicken Bowl with Brown Rice, Romaine Slaw, GuaKamole, Salsa Roja, PiKo de Gallo, Cliantro & Sesame Seeds. |
EMMY SQUARED: Navy Yard (DC)
1300 4th Street Southeast, Washington
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Zia Fries | $15.00 |
1 lb of seasoned waffle fries, seasoned blanco cheddar queso, scallions, bacon, ranch | |
VIP | $23.00 |
house made vodka sauce, red sauce, garlic parsley pesto, sesame seed crust, pepperoni & calabrian chile | |
Make It Your Own | $14.00 |
build a pie of your choice, choice of sauce and toppings |
Chang Chang DC
1200 19th Street Northwest, Washington
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White Rice | $1.50 |
Per Bowl | |
Eggplant w. Spicy Garlic Sauce | $18.00 |
🌶️ Oblique cut Asian eggplant in a hearty garlic, broadbean paste & soy sauce | |
Combination Lomein | $16.00 |
Stir-fried noodles with chicken, shrimp & beef, proteins can be customized |
Mi Vida Penn Quarter -
575 7th St NW, Washington
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Sandia | $7.00 |
Baked Brussel Sprouts, Poblano Cream, Chihuahua Cheese | |
Salmón | $26.75 |
Adobo-Roasted Salmon, Zucchini & Butternut Squash Stew | |
Citrus Tres Leches | $10.50 |
Citrus-Infused Sponge Cake, Whipped Cream, Toasted Almonds |
Little Miner Taco - NoMa N.E.
1110 Congress St NE, Washington
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Large Queso 8 oz | $6.00 |
6 oz of queso dip only | |
Street Corn** | $8.00 |
Roasted corn, red onion, cotija cheese, and chipotle aioli, lime | |
Tortilla Chips* | $2.00 |
RAMEN • NOODLES
Haikan
805 V St. NW, Washington
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SHOYU - | $18.00 |
"Microwave required, as the broth and toppings will come cold to improve quality and freshness of food."Complex stock brightened by fresh soy sauce. Topped with half egg, garlic, onion, bean sprouts, ground pork, sliced roast pork, and scallions. **Please be advised that cross contamination with egg is unavoidable with our noodles" | |
HIYASHI CHUKA | $15.00 |
Chilled and broth-less ramen with shoyu dressing, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, ground chicken, cilantro, szechuan oil. Refreshing and hearty! | |
MISO - | $17.75 |
"Microwave required, as the broth and toppings will come cold to improve quality and freshness of food. Lighter, gentler miso with sesame seeds. Topped with garlic, onion, bean sprouts, ground pork, sliced roast pork, and scallions. **Please be advised that cross contamination with egg in unavoidable with our noodles" |
Tiger Fork - 922 N St (rear) NW
922 N St (rear) NW, Washington
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Snow Pea Shoots | $11.00 |
sweet garlic soy, youtiao, scallions, rice noodle *vegan | |
Combo Fried Rice | $20.00 |
Chinese sausage, prawn, egg, garlic, scallion | |
Tofu Fried Rice | $18.00 |
brined tofu, egg, garlic, scallion |
Alero - Dupont Circle - 1629 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
1629Connecticut, Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Side Grilled Chicken | $7.99 |
Queso Ground Beef | $14.99 |
Queso Dip With Chips | $13.99 |
Ted's Bulletin - Capitol Hill
505 8th Street Southeast, Washington
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Chicken Piccata | $18.29 |
Fettuccine, capers, mushrooms, white wine, light cream, lemon | |
Ted's Cobb | $18.50 |
Fried chicken, applewood bacon, tomato, egg, pickled onions, avocado, gorgonzola cheese, and choice of dressing. | |
Ted's Burger | $17.89 |
Double sharp cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, fried egg, chives, served with hand-cut fries |
Paul French Bakery & Cafe
1275 K Street NW, Washington
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Mini Chocolate Hazelnut Donut | $1.69 |
Classic French Beignet filled with Palm oil free Hazelnut and Chocolate - Soft and spongy, Rolled in sugar | |
Swiss Cheese Puffs | $0.99 |
Mini choux pastry puffs baked with crunchy swiss cheese. | |
Omelette | $14.99 |
Three egg omelette with one protein and two toppings of your choice served with a side of fresh greens. Additional Ingredients: Ham, Mushroom, Swiss Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Tomato, Onions, or Fresh Spinach, Prosciutto, Grilled Chicken, Bacon or Smoked Salmon |
RAMEN • NOODLES
Menya Hosaki
845 Upshur St NW, Washington
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Classic Shoyu | $19.00 |
clear chicken chintan & dashi broth chashu [pork], ajitama [egg], menma [bamboo shoot], spinach, scallions, nori [seaweed] | |
Tonkotsu | $18.00 |
rich pork paitan broth chashu[pork], scallions, menma [bamboo shoot], beni shoga [pickled ginger], *ajitama [soft-boiled egg] *Eggs may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness | |
Triple Threat | $19.00 |
This one is an homage to my mentor. blend of all 3: tonkotsu, clear chicken chintan & dashi broth chashu [pork belly], ajitama [soft-boiled egg], menma [bamboo shoot], scallions, spinach *Eggs may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness |
Call Your Mother - Capitol Hill
701 8th St SE, Washington
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Latkes | $7.50 |
3 Potato Latkes served with Apple Jam and Sour Cream. | |
The Thunderbird | $10.50 |
Logan's Maple Chicken Sausage, Bodega-style Eggs, American and Cheddar Cheeses, Spicy Honey on a Maple Salt & Pepper bagel. | |
CYM Schmearz | $0.00 |
1/2 pints. We recommend at least two 1/2 pints per baker's dozen. |
Immigrant Food
1701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington
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Mumbai Mariachi | $17.00 |
Falafel on baby spinach, roasted potatoes, chutney slaw, corn, feta cheese, carrots and green onions. Served with a Smokey Mango Chipotle Sauce. Spicy! | |
Mezze Platter | $17.00 |
Three dips of Muhammara, Labneh, Black bean Hummus, served with raw vegetables, olives, and warm zaatar naan. | |
Belgian Fries | $10.00 |
Seasoned to perfection, served with homemade aioli |
Roti Mediterranean Bowls, Salads & Pitas
2221 I St NW, Washington
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Skirt Steak & Brussels Bowl | $11.95 |
Sumac Skirt Steak (NEW!), Saffron Rice, Lemony Brussels Sprouts (NEW!), Grape Tomatoes, Olives, Garlic Sauce, and Roti Spice | |
Build Your Own Bowl | $11.95 |
Choice of Rice, Choice of Mains, Choice of Sides, Choice of Toppings, Choice of Spreads, Choice of Sauces, and Roti Spice | |
Harissa Chicken Bowl | $11.95 |
Harissa Chicken, Saffron Rice, Chickpea Salad, Persian Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Pickled Onions, Garlic Sauce, and Roti Spice |
SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS
Walters Sports Bar
1221 Van St. SE, Washington
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The Devine Swine | $17.19 |
Roasted Pork, whipped goat cheese, black fig jam, arugula, potato roll | |
Hot Honey Wings | $13.19 |
ranch or blue cheese | |
Old Bay Wings | $13.19 |
Order of 8 wings Ranch or blue cheese |
Buffalo & Bergen
1309 5th Street, Washington
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Egg & Cheese | $6.25 |
griddle scrambled egg & cheese on a... | |
Build Your Own Bagel | $2.00 |
If it's really good, we might steal it! | |
Egg, Cheese & Meat | $8.00 |
griddle scrambled egg & cheese with meat (or plant based substitute) on a... (bacon, egg & american cheese pictured) |
Georges King of falafel and cheese steak
1205 28th St NW, Washington
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Chicken & Cheese | $9.95 |
Grilled chicken with green peppers, jalapeños, mushrooms, onions, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo | |
Steak & Cheese | $10.95 |
Grilled shaved rib eye steak with green peppers, jalapeños, mushrooms, onions, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo | |
Falafel Sandwich | $9.95 |
Homemade falafel, pickled turnips, lettuce, tomatoes, parsley and tahini sauce |
PASTA
Sfoglina - Van Ness
4445 Connecticut Ave NW, washington
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Spicy Squid Ink Tagliatelle | $28.00 |
Gulf Shrimp, Aglio e Olio, Parsley, Burricotta Cheese, Pane Fritto | |
Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts | $12.00 |
Tomato Sugo Finto, Ricotta Salata, Fresno Chile Contains: Dairy, Allium, Nightshade | |
Radiatore Cacio e Pepe | $24.00 |
Sheep’s Milk Pecorino, Crushed Peppercorns, Roman Style Contains: Dairy, Gluten, Black Pepper * Gluten-free option not available |
BlueJacket
300 Tingey St SE, Washington
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Rainbow Trout | $24.00 |
pan-seared trout, turnip & potato puree, haricot vert, sliced almond & lemon caper brown butter pan sauce | |
Fish & Chips | $21.00 |
7 oz piece of Lost Weekend beer battered cod, served with malted vinegar & Old Bay dusted fries, with coleslaw & tartar sauce on the side. | |
Big Train Burger | $19.00 |
8oz beef patty, applewood bacon, cheddar, smoked beer battered onion ring, jalapeno relish, dukes mayo, house steak sauce, potato roll served with fries |