Best Date Night Restaurants in NoMa

372 restaurants available nearby

1. O-Ku - DC

4.7

Exceptional(1693)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Washington

Booked 48 times today

O-Ku DC invites guests to explore rare and unique dining options -traditional sashimi and sushi, innovative Japanese specialties and wood-fired robata-style dishes from the Kitchen's Binchotan grills. The fish and other ingredients are sourced from the highest-quality purveyors around the world and is committed to using sustainably sourced ingredients when possible.

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2. Ted's Bulletin - Noma

4.8

Exceptional(87)

Price: Moderate

• American • NoMa

Booked 60 times today

Now Open!! Welcome to Ted’s. Your go-to place to savor The Every Day. We are your neighborhood eatery, taking a creative and contemporary approach to classic American dishes and cocktails in NoMa. Open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Voted “Best Hangover Breakfast” and “Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant” by readers of Washington City Paper (in the same year), Ted’s Bulletin is truly a restaurant for all seasons.In addition to street parking, we offer valet, validate parking for the Marriot Hotel Retail Lot adjacent to our restaurant for up to 90 minutes. There is also a paid, private lot across the street.We limited reservations for weekend brunch service. If they are all booked, WE DO ACCEPT WALK INS.

3. Cordelia Fishbar

4.8

Exceptional(11)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Washington

Booked 20 times today

Cordelia, a name whose origin in some Celtic cultures means “daughter or heart of the sea”, draws on regional culinary influences from Spain, Portugal, Asia, and the Americas – focusing on areas that use high heat charcoal to coax the best out of fish, alongside a diverse offering of conserva, crudo and cured seafood. Opening Wednesday, November 20, 2024.Chef Rene CaceresGeneral Manager Sonya Znati

4. dLeña

4.7

Exceptional(1957)

Price: Expensive

• Latin American • Mount Vernon Square

Booked 48 times today

Welcome to dLeña, a Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria by Chef Richard Sandoval.dLeña is derived from the Spanish word “leña,” meaning firewood. The restaurant is centered around it’s wood-burning grill - a nod to the rustic open-fire cooking techniques of Mexico’s past. The menu transports diners to Mexico through a multi-sensory experience in every bite of the signature smoked entrées, fresh ceviches, and unique sharing plates. The expansive bar features hand-crafted margaritas, Latin cocktails, cervezas and vino. CHEF'S TABLE EXPERIENCE:Book an exclusive dining experience at our chef’s table tucked behind the main bar facing into the open kitchen. Chef will prepare eight courses for 160.00 per guest, with an optional beverage pairing for 75.00 per guest. Please visit our Chef's Table OpenTable page to book:https://www.opentable.com/r/dlena-chef-table-washington

5. The Dabney

4.7

Exceptional(245)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Shaw

Booked 23 times today

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023. At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

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6. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17055)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 169 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. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

4.4

Awesome(2234)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Penn Quarter

Booked 37 times today

Dirty Habit DC is a globally inspired New American restaurant & bar in a hip, edgy hotel space with private courtyard space. Just a perfect location for happy hour cocktails, events and private bookings. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late night bites.

8. Salt

4.7

Exceptional(583)

Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Arlington

Booked 25 times today

Amongst a sea of glass and steel tucked away from the hum of traffic, you’ll find Salt. Escape the confinements of your home and sink into the intoxicating beats while you enjoy bold flavors and timeless craft cocktails in a safe and cool environment. The refreshing and intimate vibe is an inner-city oasis. Get lost in conversation and enjoy the moment.Entrance located below Open Road on Lynn St. Salt Is Now Open Monday-Saturday at 5 pm!Happy Hour | Monday-Saturday | Open – 7 pmHalf Off Bottled Wine | Salt Tuesdays | Open – 10 pmDate Night | Monday | Open – 10 pm

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9. Caruso's Grocery - DC

4.8

Exceptional(1159)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Capitol Hill

Booked 45 times today

Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.

10. Oyamel

4.7

Exceptional(9553)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Penn Quarter

Booked 127 times today

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.

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Jessica
Baltimore / Maryland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything we ate was delicious! We loved the corn empanadas and the wagyu fajitas!
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dLeñaPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Mount Vernon Square
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4.7
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Leovip
Washington, D.C. Area •111 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Bistro is always fresh, flavorful, consistent, and focused.
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Bistro Du Jour Capitol HillPrice: Moderate• French• Washington
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4.7
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Diana
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We live in Los Angeles, CA and it's our first time in DC. We had Thanksgiving Day dinner at The Hamilton and it was perfect. Our waitress, Ash, was patient and attentive. Food serving portions were generous and tasty. The ambience and decor is modern yet classic, simply wonderful.
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The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Lucia
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was delicious! Definitely large portions but good!
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Ted's Bulletin - NomaPrice: Moderate• American• NoMa
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4.8
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Chardevip
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food and service. The broccolini is the best.
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O-Ku - DCPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Washington
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4.7

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372 restaurants available nearby

1. O-Ku - DC

2. Ted's Bulletin - Noma

3. Cordelia Fishbar

4. dLeña

5. The Dabney

6. Filomena Ristorante

7. Dirty Habit | The Glass House

8. Salt

9. Caruso's Grocery - DC

10. Oyamel

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