Must-see restaurants in Upper Northwest DC

  • Comet Ping Pong

    Upper Northwest DC

    Proving that DC is more than a city of suits and corporate offices, Comet Ping Pong offers a fun and festive counterpoint to most of the city's eateries…

  • Bread Furst

    Upper Northwest DC

    Watch the bakers hand-shape artisanal breads and traditional pastries at this bustling bakery. Owner Mark Furstenberg was dubbed 'Outstanding Baker of the…

  • Macon

    Upper Northwest DC

    Macon, Georgia, meets Mâcon, France, in this wild mash-up of delectable Southern cooking with classic French cuisine. Regulars head here to feast on…

  • 2 Amys

    Upper Northwest DC

    A stone’s throw from Washington National Cathedral, 2 Amys serves Neapolitan-style pizzas and calzones to a devoted crowd of regulars. It's particularly…

  • Open City

    Upper Northwest DC

    Open City is a bedrock breakfast and brunch spot in Woodley Park, drawing a mix of diners including young families and old-time regulars. You'll find the…

  • Soapstone Market

    Upper Northwest DC

    The aisles of this designer grocery store showcase plenty of specialty products, many of which feature in the excellent dishes produced in its huge deli…

  • 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…

  • Indique

    Upper Northwest DC

    The jeweled colors and ornate architecture of traditional Rajasthani mansions provide the decorative inspiration for this modern Indian restaurant, but…

  • Bindaas

    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,…

  • Buck’s Fishing & Camping

    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…

  • Rocklands Barbecue

    Upper Northwest DC

    We say Southern, but really, it’s just about the barbecue here: slow smoked, red oak and hickory, no electricity, no gas, Texas-style and pretty good for…

  • Vace Deli

    Upper Northwest DC

    If you’re going on a picnic in Rock Creek Park, you can source salumi, cheese, bread, olives and wine from Vace, perhaps the best-loved Italian deli in DC…

  • St Arnold's Mussel Bar

    Upper Northwest DC

    This lively open-air spot in Cleveland Park makes a fine destination when you want to combine a bit of eating and drinking. Mussel lovers will appreciate…

  • Lebanese Taverna

    Upper Northwest DC

    Family-run, this Lebanese restaurant has been serving mezes, kibbe, shawarma and other traditional dishes for more than three decades. It’s pretty routine…