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
MGM Roast Beef
905 Brentwood Rd NE, Washington
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Turkey Wings | $0.00 |
Homemade Jumbo Turkey Wings, individual or by the dozen | |
Steak and Cheese | $17.99 |
Top Round sliced thin and grilled with onions and melted provolone. Served on a sub roll with lettuce, tomato and mayo | |
Top Round Sandwich | $16.99 |
Hand Carved Top Round served on your choice of roll, with your choice of toppings. |
Tatte Bakery - 14th Street
1400 W 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) | |
Cinnamon & Walnut Coffeecake Slice | $4.50 |
Moist, rich sour cream coffee cake swirled with cinnamon and walnut filling. (900 cal, Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg, Tree Nut (Walnut)) | |
Iced Pistachio Latte - 16 oz | $5.75 |
Housemade pistachio syrup topped with espresso and milk. (350 cal, Contains: Milk, Tree Nut (Pistachio)) |
The Parthenon Restaurant Inc.
5510 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington
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Saganaki Flambe * | $15.00 |
🧀 Lightly salted imported cheese from Greece “Kefalograviera” fried with a fantastic touch of fresh lemon juice and brandy! | |
Combination | $29.00 |
A mixed platter of Pastitsio, Moussakas, Dolmades, and Baked lamb. Served with rice, roasted lemon potatoes, and vegetables. | |
Bowl Avgolemono | $9.00 |
Traditional greek soup made with egg, chicken, lemon, and rice. |
Doi Moi - 14th Street -
1800 14th Street, NW, Washington
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Drunken Chicken Bánh Mì | $15.50 |
Battered crispy chicken thigh, drunken sauce, mayo. All served with lettuce, cucumber, jalapeño, pickled vegetables and cilantro. | |
Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $11.00 |
Nuoc cham dressing, chili flakes, crushed crispy shallots | |
Crispy Spiced Tofu | $11.50 |
Crispy tofu cubes, 5 spice, chili flakes, crispy shallots, nuoc cham dipping sauce - Vegan |
Emissary - 2032 P ST NW
2032 P ST NW, Washington
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Iced Coffee | $5.00 |
Seasonal Counter Culture Selection | |
Avocado Hummus Sandwich | $17.35 |
cucumber, avocado, basil, arugula, red onion, homemade green goddess dressing, on whole wheat bread | |
Drip Coffee | $4.00 |
Seasonal Counter Culture Selection |
Busboys and Poets - 450 K
450 K Street NW, Washington
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Chicken Panini | $16.00 |
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy (cheese), Tomato, Onion. Chicken is cage-free, veg-fed and halal. | |
Blackened Salmon | $25.00 |
8 ounce grilled salmon fillet cooked medium well, lemon butter sauce, wild rice, asparagus, corn salsa, cajun seasoning (Gluten-Free Friendly). Allergies: Dairy (butter sauce), Cooking Wine, Shallots, Garlic. Our Atlantic salmon is farm-raised in Fairy Island Scotland. One of our most popular dishes. Can be made without the sauce to be dairy-free. | |
Busboys Burger* | $7.00 |
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten. |
Central Michel Richard
1001 Pennsylvanian Avenue, NW, Washington
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Fried Chicken | $31.00 |
Chicken Schnitzel | $28.00 |
Mashed Potatoes | $11.00 |
Meli Wine & Mezze
1630 Columbia Road NW, Washington
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Lemony & Herby—if Pinot Grigio Had Personality! | $15.00 |
Vouni Panayia Xynisteri White from Paphos, Cyprus Tastes like: Sunshine & lemons in a glass. No shade Pinot Grigio, but Xynisteri is better. Sourced from the west coast of Cyprus, these grapes get a whole lot of sunshine and sea breeze, which you can feel from first sniff to its long, salty finish. Pair With: Like a spritz of lemon, this makes everything better. Particularly great with chickpeas! | |
Cauliflower | $12.00 |
Roasted Cauliflower with za’atar, garlic yogurt, & crispy shallots Gluten-free, vegetarian. contains: dairy, sesame, allium. Can be made dairy-free. | |
Dip Trio | $30.00 |
Three spreads served with your choice of veggies or pita, great for gatherings |
Uno Más - 3911 Georgia Avenue Northwest
3911 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Side Rice and Beans | $7.50 |
Red Rice & Black Beans. | |
Side Beans | $4.00 |
Pureed Black Beans | |
Fresh Guacamole | $18.00 |
Made at your table in Molcajete. Serrano peppers, onions, cilantro, salt, and squeezed lime. |
PIZZA • PASTA • SALADS • FRENCH FRIES
Mamma Lucia - Chevy Chase
5504 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
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18" New York Style Pizza | $23.00 |
New York style | |
14" New York Style Pizza | $20.00 |
New York Style | |
18" Margherita Pizza | $27.00 |
Fresh Mozzarella slices, basil |
Parachute Pizza
1309 5th St NE, Washington
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Slice Pepp Boii | $7.00 |
tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni | |
Slice Buffalo Chicken | $8.00 |
white sauce, mozzarella, buffalo chicken, red onions, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles | |
Slice Space Cadet | $7.00 |
spicy pepper puree, mozzarella, basil pesto, whipped ricotta |
Stellina Pizzeria - 508 K st NW
508 K Street Northwest, Washington
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Chitarra di Pesce | $21.00 |
House-made squid ink chitarra pasta, shrimp, calamari, octopus, scallops, lightly spicy tomato sauce | |
Piccante | $18.00 |
Tomato sauce, homemade spicy sausage, spicy soppressata, ‘nduja jam, mozzarella | |
Cacio & Pepe Pizza | $17.00 |
Cacio di Roma, pecorino Romano, mozzarella, toasted black pepper |
P.J. Clarke's - DC
1600 K St NW, Washington
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TRIO OF MINI BURGERS | $24.00 |
BBQ Blue; Cadillac; Clarke with Cheese. Served with Sea Salt Fries. | |
COBB SALAD | $16.50 |
Maine Lobster Tail and Claw, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Scallion, Bacon Lardons, Avocado, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Soft Boiled Egg | |
CAESAR SALAD | $16.50 |
Caesar Salad, Sliced Chicken Breast, Little Gem Romaine, Parmesan, Kitchen Croutons |
SALADS
FIG & OLIVE - DC
934 Palmer Alley NW, Washington
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Evian Still Water | $10.00 |
750 ml Bottle | |
Mini F&O Burgers (Kids) | $10.00 |
Two Sliders with Grass-Fed Beef & Gruyere Cheese served on a Brioche Bun with a Side of French Fries. | |
FIG & OLIVE Salad | $21.00 |
Kale & Red Cabbage, Figs, Sun-Dried Tomato, Shaved Pear, Gorgonzola Cheese, Candied Pecans. |
Shilling Canning Company
360 Water Street SE, Washington
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Thick Cut Fries | $10.00 |
Garlic Aioli | |
Buttermilk Fried Amish Chicken | $36.00 |
4-piece fried chicken, hot honey, hoe cake, maple syrup, & braised greens | |
VA Wagyu Burger | $24.00 |
Los Cinco Tacos
711 Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington
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QuesaTaco Al Pastor | $6.00 |
Adobada Pork topped with pico de gallo | |
QuesaTaco Pollo Asado | $6.00 |
Chicken topped with pico de gallo | |
QuesaTaco Carne Asada | $6.75 |
Steak topped with pico de gallo |
Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar
2429 18th Street NW, Washingotn
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Fossolia | $16.99 |
Fresh string beans sautéed with carrots, tomatoes, shallots, garlic and Ethiopian spices, topped with julienne cut jalapeños served with mixed green salad. | |
Misir | $17.99 |
Red lentils seasoned with Ethiopian spices and simmered in shallot red chili sauce, served with mixed green salad. | |
Tsehay’s Vegan Combination | $24.99 |
A combination of all our vegan options. |
CR NoMa
140 M Street, NE, Washington
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Matzah Ball Soup | $11.00 |
16oz of chicken vegetable soup, served with 2 matzah balls | |
Flatbread - Shrimp Avocado | $22.00 |
old bay shrimp, cilantro lime parmesan butter, provolone, avocado tomato onion, pickled serrano, garlic anchovy infused olive oil, parmesan | |
Classic Cigars | $11.00 |
fried spring roll wrapper with Moroccan spiced house ground brisket, 6 per order. served with lemon honey pequin dipping sauce. |
Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street
1818 14th Street Northwest, Washington
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Chicken 'N' Biscuits | $15.00 |
hand-breaded chicken breast, maple hot honey, buttermilk biscuit, pickles, hash browns | |
T.U.B.S (Ted's Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich) | $14.50 |
Applewood bacon, sausage, fried egg, scrambled egg, cheddar cheese, grilled toast, and hash browns. | |
Make Your Mark | $13.50 |
Two Eggs, Choice of Meat, artisan sourdough toast, Side of Hashbrowns |
Busboys and Poets - Takoma
235 Carroll Street, NW, Washington
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Busboys Burger* | $14.00 |
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten. | |
Chicken Panini | $16.00 |
Grilled chicken, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion, spinach, tomato, chipotle mayo, ciabatta bread. Possible Allergies: Dairy (cheese), Tomato, Onion. Chicken is cage-free, veg-fed and halal. | |
Busboys Burger* | $7.00 |
Brisket ground beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun served with your choice of side. Possible Allergies: Onion, Tomato, Gluten. |
CUPCAKES • CAKES
Baked & Wired - 1052 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
1052 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington
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Doom Cupcake | $5.95 |
eat at your own risk ;) chocolate cake with dark chocolate satin frosting | |
Vanilla Vanilla Cupcake | $5.95 |
vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream | |
Smurfette Cupcake | $5.95 |
Lemon cakecup with fresh blueberries folded inside with lemon buttercream frosting |
Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee - City Center
904 Palmer Alley NW, Washington
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Iced Latte | $4.70 |
Most literary scholars incorrectly believe Wilfred Owen’s poem “Strange Meeting” reflects his experiences in the trenches of World War 1 but he later clarified in his memoirs that the poem was inspired by his early years in the Manchester Regiment constantly waiting in queue for an iced latte during tea time. | |
Iced Vanilla Latte | $5.50 |
“At that time, I often thought that if I had had to live in the trunk of a dead tree, with nothing to do but look up at the sky flowing overhead, little by little, I would have gotten used to it.” — The Stranger, Albert Camus | |
Cold Brew Iced Coffee | $4.30 |
Knightsbridge Restaurant Group - 415 7th Street Northwest
415 7th Street Northwest, Washington
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Paneer Bowl | $12.95 |
Signature Bowls inspired by Indian classics! | |
Paneer Roll | $11.45 |
Indian-style wrap with tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions (no egg!) | |
Veggie Samosas | $5.00 |
Two per order |
The Queen Vic - 1206 H Street NE
1206 H Street NE, Washington
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Mash & Gravy | $7.50 |
Vegetarian | |
Spicy Brussels Sprouts | $13.00 |
Vegan. Fried with Thai peanut sauce | |
Hand Cut Chips | $9.50 |
Vegetarian. Served with house aioli |
Sababa
3311 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Charred Eggplant | $14.00 |
Herbed Labne, Pomegranate, Pistachios | |
Grilled Broccoli | $12.00 |
Raosted Garlic-Chili Oil, Grilled Broccoli Tahina | |
Fried Cauliflower | $14.00 |
Tahina, Golden Raisins, Dill, Lemon |
As You Are.
500 8th Street SE, Washington
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Donate Meal | $10.00 |
As You Are always helps a friend in need. Your donated meal helps us to continue supporting our neighbors and community with a warm meal! THANK YOU! | |
Tuna Melt w/fries | $15.00 |
Tuna with thyme and olive oil, melted provolone cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato. Served on sourdough toast. | |
Taco Salad | $15.00 |
Pho Deli - 2628 11th St NW
2628 11th St NW, Washington
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N7. Chicken Pho | $12.00 |
Rice pho noodles with shredded white chicken meat in chicken broth. Topped with green onions, white onions, and black pepper. Garnished with bean sprouts, basil, lime, jalapeños, hoisin & sriracha sauce on the side. | |
N10. Veggie Pho | $13.00 |
Rice pho noodles with fried tofu, broccoli, carrots, daikon, mushroom, and baby corn in veggie broth. Topped with green onions, white onions, and black pepper. Garnished with bean sprouts, basil, lime, jalapeños, hoisin & sriracha sauce on the side. | |
N5. Special Combo Pho | $14.00 |
Rice pho noodles with eye-round steak, brisket, and beef balls in beef broth. Topped with green onions, white onions, and black pepper. Garnished with bean sprouts, basil, lime, jalapeños, hoisin & sriracha sauce on the side. |
Pitango Gelato & Cafe - Adams Morgan
1841 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington
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MILANO | $17.00 |
Prosciutto Cotto, mozzarella, tomato, basil, salt and pepper, olive oil. | |
RED | $16.00 |
Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella, avocado on tomato focaccia. | |
CHICKEN AND ROASTED VEGGIES | $16.00 |
Roasted chicken, pomodori secchi, roasted red peppers, eggplant, tomato, arugula. |
Highlands 1,LLC - 4706 14th Street NW
4706 14th Street NW, Washington
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Cajun Mardi Gras Pasta | $20.00 |
Grilled Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Gulf Shrimp, Penne, Spinach and Peppers in a Spicy Smoked Tomato Cream Sauce | |
Chicken and Waffle | $16.00 |
Belgian Waffle with Tender Fried Chicken Breast and Scrambled Cheesy Eggs | |
Chicken Melt | $12.00 |
Grilled Chicken Breast, Bacon, Provolone Cheese, Honey Mustard, Lettuce, and Tomato on Ciabatta |
Underground Pizza - Washington DC
1314 U St NW,, Washington
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The Cluckaneer (Buffalo Chicken) | $28.00 |
Our buffalo chicken pie features fried lemon peppercorn brined chicken thighs, buffalo sauce, creamy blue cheese dressing, and chives on a mozzarella & brick cheese pizza. Vegetarian option available. | |
The Flag (Half Red / Half Green) | $0.00 |
The best of both worlds, this pie features a zig-zag of our freshly made pesto and one stripe of our signature red sauce. | |
The Garfield | $0.00 |
A perfect combination of our signature red sauce, ricotta mozzarella & Parmesan cheese, and your choice of protein (spicy Italian sausage, rib eye w/sautéed onions, lemon peppercorn brine roasted chicken thighs, thyme roasted mushrooms, or vegan sausage) and a finishing touch of Italian seasoning and local basil come together to create a full-on lasagna experience. |