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1. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom
4.7
Exceptional(175)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Washington
Booked 26 times today
Often referred to as “the wine lover's restaurant,” Sixty Vines delivers simple, yet flavorful cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on its sustainable tap system. Every plate and pour is designed to inspire adventure and discovery of wine culture reimagined. Guests are encouraged to experience abundance over shared plates, enjoy wine “pinkies down” and to visit for brunch, lunch and dinner. Signature menu items include charcuterie boards, seasonal proteins, wood fired pizzas and innovative pasta dishes all inspired by ingredients found in wine country.
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2. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.
4.7
Exceptional(2690)
Price: Moderate
• Peruvian • Downtown
Booked 94 times today
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar in Washington D.C. serves up authentic Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist, as reflected in reviews. Patrons have commended the 'delicious and flavorful food', 'authentic and delicious Peruvian cuisine', and the 'authentic Peruvian dishes with respect to its roots'. Many reviews also highlight the ambiance and service as excellent.
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3. Swahili Village The Consulate
4.5
Awesome(482)
Price: Very Expensive
• African • Dupont Circle
Booked 15 times today
Swahili Village Restaurant and Bar offers authentic Kenyan meals and Kenyan ambiance. Venture in and be transported to a city in Kenya. Karibu. We serve nyama choma, tilapia, samosas, imported beer, and beverages.
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4. Toryumon Japanese House
4.1
Excellent(162)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Downtown
Located in the “Golden Triangle” of the Central Business District of The Downtown DC.Toryumon Japanese House offers tasty Southeast Asian Cuisines. It’s trendy eatery offering creative sushi, Tokyo style Ramen Asian fushion meals!Toryumon Japanese House serving everything on the menu is freshly prepared in-house with thoughtful attention to even the most subtle details. The restaurant blends classic Japanese culinary traditions with an new asian style food, ingredient-driven menu, warm hospitality and clean design to deliver a contemporary and engaging asian dining experience.Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Humbly Yours.
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5. Olio e Più - DC
new
4.5
Awesome(101)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Washington
Booked 95 times today
Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, OLIO E PIÙ, is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House, bringing Italian tradition and a true sense of Mediterranean liveliness to the Penn Quarter. As an authentic trattoria, its cuisine is based on classic Italian dishes. As you dine at OLIO E PIÙ, you’ll be transported not just by the flavors of Italy but also by the authentic atmosphere that surrounds you. Here, the spirit of 1970s Italian elegance lives on, and every meal is a celebration of life, love, and the joy of shared moments. OLIO E PIÙ is more than just a restaurant; it’s a portal to a different time and place, where the essence of Italy’s rich culinary and cultural heritage is captured in every detail.
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6. Filomena Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(17050)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Georgetown
Booked 161 times today
Filomena Now over 40 Years and counting!Filomena is a Washington DC landmark restaurant now with over 40 years of serving some of the finest Italian food you can enjoy. Our Pasta is fresh made by hand just like it was done for centuries in Italy. Our bakery is in-house, and we make over 20 different desserts to choose from. During Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas you can experience some of the most incredible decorations you can find! Four decades of making not just a great dining experience but a memorable one. Filomena has recently introduced a full line of homemade pasta, sauces, desserts that can be shipped nationwide too!
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7. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19291)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 261 times today
Under the direction of celebrated chef José Andrés and concept chef Michael Costa, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Jose’s deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare, creative cocktails, and unique Mediterranean wines, making Zaytinya one of the most exciting restaurants in Washington, DC.
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8. Taberna del Alabardero
4.7
Exceptional(3827)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional Spanish • Downtown
Booked 25 times today
Taberna del Alabardero is authentic in its Spanish cuisine and atmosphere. Customers rave about the 'authentic quality Spanish food' and 'outstanding, authentic cuisine'. The Spanish Chef, Oscar Ordonez, brings back the authentic Spanish Cuisine. The restaurant also offers a 'vintage' and 'royal' ambiance, as mentioned in the reviews. It's 'a piece of Spain' in the heart of Washington DC.
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9. La Grande Boucherie - DC
4.5
Awesome(1079)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Washington
Booked 928 times today
Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating. Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.
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10. Rumi's Kitchen - DC
4.8
Exceptional(2387)
Price: Expensive
• Persian • Mount Vernon Square
Booked 66 times today
Rumi's Kitchen is a beloved Persian restaurant in Washington DC. Its authenticity is confirmed by reviews like 'Great authentic Persian food with excellent customer service' and 'Absolutely delicious authentic Persian food'. The restaurant's dedication to traditional Persian dishes is noted in reviews like 'The menu, a symphony of flavors, offered a tantalizing selection of traditional Persian dishes'. It's not just about the food though, the overall dining experience is praised with comments like 'Rumi Kitchen proved to be more than a restaurant; it was a journey through Persian culture and gastronomy'.
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  • Brittany
    Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was so tasty and the ambiance and staff were so professional
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    Olio e Più - DCPrice: Expensive• Italian• Washington
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    4.5
  • Radhikavip
    Philadelphia County •14 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This was our 2nd visit. We really enjoyed our first visit, so decided to return when in the area instead of trying out a new spot. Made last minute reservations and were seated quickly. There was a very off putting smell when waiting at the host table - couldn’t quite put my finger on what it was. Walked to our table hoping it wasn’t throughout the restaurant. We sat down and reviewed the menu. Waiter arrived and he was not super helpful in helping my parents who had never had been there choose a meal, which was frustrating for a restaurant of this caliber. Felt very rushed to make menu choices and without our questions being adequately answered. Food came out and was fine. Just the waiter ruined the experience.
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    Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.Price: Moderate• Peruvian• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Julie
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 18 Nov 2024
    Everything about our dinner here was 5-star! The food was delicious, the wine choice was outstanding, the service was attentive and helpful, and the ambiance was great. If you're a wine drinker, this is a fabulous restaurant to go to with an extensive list of wines from around the world. They also had a decent choice of cocktails. Everything from the appetizers to the main dishes and dessert was also delicious!
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    Sixty Vines Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Washington
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    4.7
  • Lucy
    Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 17 Nov 2024
    The food was amazing. The service was perfect. There were a couple of dessert items not available but everything else was great. The jollof isn’t Ghana jollof but it’s not bad. Definitely will go back.
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    Swahili Village The ConsulatePrice: Very Expensive• African• Dupont Circle
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    4.5
  • Seul
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 27 Oct 2024
    Staff was friendly. Food is delicious but overpriced I think. Rice in rolls was sticky and a bit dry. My friend liked the pork ramen. Overall I had a good experience
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    Toryumon Japanese HousePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Downtown
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    4.1

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