Washington, DC
Certainly the most unique food on the Mall, Mitsitam introduces visitors to the Native American cuisine of five different regions, including the Northwest…
Must-see restaurants in Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Chihuly-esque glass lights dangle over a sleek dining room dotted by dark oak tables and turquoise chairs, and photo art of Vespas, the Trevi Fountain,…
Washington, DC
David Chang’s famous global noodle restaurant has joined forces with Christina Tosi’s popular bakery chain in DC’s CityCenter. A menu reset has virtually…
Washington, DC
DC has several oyster bars, but mini-chain Hank's is our favorite, mixing power-player muscle with a casual, beachy ambience. As you'd expect, the oyster…
Washington, DC
Obelisk's small and narrow dining room feels almost like eating at someone’s kitchen table. The set-course Italian feasts are prepared with first-rate…
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
Street-food dishes are the focus at this Thai restaurant, but there are also plenty of classic salads, curries and stir-fries on the menu. Named after the…
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
Georgia Brown’s treats the humble ingredients of the American South (shrimp, okra, red rice, grits and sausage) with the respect great French chefs give…
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
Chef Robert Wiedmaier stays true to classic French techniques while adding contemporary ingredient embellishments. This imparts a certain je ne sais quoi…
Washington, DC
Beuchert's has an old-timey, hipster vibe with antique wallpaper and sweet cocktails. It takes the locally sourced concept seriously, and everyone who…
Open City at the National Cathedral
Upper Northwest DC
Located in the grounds of Washington National Cathedral, this atmospheric cafe with indoor and outdoor seating serves sweet and savory waffles, sandwiches…
Washington, DC
BUL is DC's first pojangmacha ('covered wagon'; Korean street-food eatery). Trendy locals love it, gobbling up grilled skewers of meat and vegetables,…
Washington, DC
Spike Mendelsohn (of Top Chef TV fame) is the cook behind Good Stuff, a popular burgers-shakes-and-fries spot. You can top off fries at the ‘dipping bar’…
Washington, DC
Mussels and frites (fries) hit the tables in innumerable varieties: in Thai curry sauce, bleu cheese and bacon sauce, and the house specialty beer sauce…
Washington, DC
It's just blistered, thin-crust pizza, but it's soooo addictive. Each pie is named for a local street or park, like the 'Potomac Ave,' topped with Felino…
Washington, DC
The couches, armchairs and bookshelves, and the light flooding through streetside windows, lure patrons so faithful they probably should pay rent at Tryst…
Washington, DC
The eponymous wares come in both sweet and savory varieties, which means you can – without shame – make a meal of pie. Pull up a chair in the red-walled,…
Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights
Un-notch the belt: the cornbread, collard greens, meatloaf and other soul-food dishes at this bare-bones joint come in enormous portions. Not that hungry?…
Washington, DC
A classic French-brasserie ambience characterizes this welcoming restaurant next to the excellent Woodward Takeout Food. The menu is comprehensive –…
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
This DC institution is practically wallpapered with mug shots of congresspeople and other political celebs who have dined here through the years. And…
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
‘Food is ammunition – don’t waste it!’ commands a WWII-era poster on the wall of Breadline, a polished bakery and sandwich shop. Come here for a good,…
Washington, DC
Dinners are seasonal twists on classic fare – scallops with parsnip puree, veal with sugarsnap peas – but it’s the deceptively normal weekend brunch menu…
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
No bad sitar music or heat-lamp-warmed buffets here; Bombay Club cooks eclectic, modern Indian fare. The wild-boar curry intrigues, duck kebabs are punchy…
Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights
The Pig lives up to its name, offering plenty of porcine-inspired treats, from crispy shank to a decadent cutlet-and-gruyere sandwich that will leave you…
Georgetown
The neighbors can't help but stop in to see what the Pie Sisters have cooling on the rack. Chocolate cream and jumbleberry tempt among the sweet wares,…
Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights
Ben’s Next Door is, yes, next door to Ben’s Chili Bowl. It offers upscale southern fare (she-crab soup, fried chicken, ribs), along with local beer and…
Upper Northwest DC
The jeweled colors and ornate architecture of traditional Rajasthani mansions provide the decorative inspiration for this modern Indian restaurant, but…
Washington, DC
This German grocery store/deli-bakery has a cute restaurant hiding out back that serves great sauerkraut, spaetzle and schnitzel. Best of all, it hosts…
Upper Northwest DC
Serving modern riffs on traditional Indian street food, this stylish eatery is a popular choice for weekend brunch, when its puris, pakoras, bhajis,…
Washington, DC
The well-regarded cafeteria at the National Museum of African American History & Culture is divided into four stations based on the compass. Think…
Washington, DC
The popular food counter has sat inside historic Eastern Market since 1978. The ingredients are local and fresh, plucked from surrounding vendors. The…
Upper Northwest DC
Buck’s is popular for its vibe: haute lakeside fishing camp complete with modern banquettes, red-and-white checked tablecloths and canoes on the walls…
Washington, DC
The Diner serves hearty comfort food, any time of the day or night. It's ideal for wee-hour breakfast scarf-downs, weekend Bloody Mary brunches (if you…
Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights
Loud, fun and clattering, Tico draws a young and arty crowd for its nouveau tacos, small plates and 140 tequilas. Top honors go to the scallop ceviche,…
White House Area & Foggy Bottom
DC powerbrokers and those who aspire to influence them are regulars at this upmarket restaurant near Lafayette Sq. Contemporary American dishes grounded…
Washington, DC
The pizza here has a devout following of gastronomes and the restaurant's warm, exposed-brick interior is typically packed. What’s so good about it? Fresh…
Washington, DC
The chef cooks the foods of his family's Belgian homeland at boisterous Beck. It's a meaty affair, with beef braised in dark beer and duck-leg confit…
Washington, DC
With lovely river views and a buzzy crowd, Salt Line is a Navy Yard hot spot, especially during Nats games. Take a seat inside amid modern nautical decor,…
Washington, DC
Montmartre is the place French expats take their friends to give them a taste of home. Great wines, very fine steak, silky homemade pâté and delightful…
Washington, DC
Daikaya offers two options. Our favorite is downstairs, which is a casual ramen-noodle shop, where locals swarm in and slurp with friends in the slick…
Washington, DC
Locals love this sunny little taqueria. They fill the close-set tables at all hours to gobble tacos, tortas and other street foods made using the chef's…
