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Causa, Washington, DC
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Causa

$50 and over
Peruvian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Causa is our Michelin-Starred tasting room where the world of Peruvian culinary tradition comes to life, thanks to the artistry of Chef Carlos Delgado. Here, you'll embark on a journey through the gastronomic heritage of the Peruvian geographical regions.

Reservations can be booked two months in advance. This prix-fixe menu is $179 (tax & gratuity not included). Enhance your experience further with a Remarkable Wine Pairing to compliment your 6-courses or venture into North America's rarest pisco selection and fully immerse yourself in the bounty of Peru's national spirit.

If you have any questions or clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking.

Gift Card? Please use a credit card to book hold your reservation and we will refund you upon completion of your meal. Causa accepts inKind House Account credit and is unable to accept general inKind credits. Please reach out to inKind support for further clarification.

Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2023

From the OpenTable editors: This MICHELIN-starred stunner from chef Carlos Delgado is an ode to his native Peru. In the colourful, 26-seat spot with an iced fish counter display and open kithen, Delgo prepares dishes that star rare catches from Japan and beyond, plus South American-forward plates that could include bomba rice with uni and caviar. Toast with a glass of pisco from the restaurant's 100-plus bottle collection.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 629-3942
  • Website
    https://www.causadc.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Area
    Shaw
  • Cross Street
    We are inside Blagden Alley (between M / N St NW and 9th / 10th St NW).
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are in the Shaw neighborhood two blocks away from the Mt Vernon Square 7th St-Convention Center Metro Station on the Yellow/Green line.
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Causa Six Course Experience - Table Seating

    US$179.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Our current menu contains beef, shellfish, fin fish, allium, cilantro, gluten, dairy, soy, and egg; none of which can be modified. We are unable to accommodate vegetarian or vegan diets but we are able to accommodate pescatarian diets with advanced notice. If you have any questions or need clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking. Please plan accordingly to be on time for your reservation and note that we do not seat incomplete parties as the experience begins as soon as you enter the dining room. There is a 15 minute grace period before your tickets are forfeited.
    Causa Six Course Experience - Table Seating photo

  • Causa Six Course Experience - Counter Seating

    US$179.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Our current menu contains beef, shellfish, fin fish, allium, cilantro, gluten, dairy, soy, and egg; none of which can be modified. We are unable to accommodate vegetarian or vegan diets but we are able to accommodate pescatarian diets with advanced notice. If you have any questions or need clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking. Please plan accordingly to be on time for your reservation and note that we do not seat incomplete parties as the experience begins as soon as you enter the dining room. There is a 15 minute grace period before your tickets are forfeited.

  • Causa Four Course Experience - Table Seating

    US$125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    A thoughtfully condensed version of the 'Causa Six Course Experience. ' Join us for a four course tasting experience from Chef Carlos Delgado. Offered Wednesdays and Thursdays only. Our current menu contains beef, shellfish, fin fish, allium, cilantro, gluten, dairy, soy, and egg; none of which can be modified. We are unable to accommodate vegetarian or vegan diets but we are able to accommodate pescatarian diets with advanced notice. If you have any questions or need clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking. Please plan accordingly to be on time for your reservation and note that we do not seat incomplete parties as the experience begins as soon as you enter the dining room. There is a 15 minute grace period before your tickets are forfeited.
    Causa Four Course Experience - Table Seating photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Service

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Innovative

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for special occasions

  • District of Columbia

    Best Overall

  • District of Columbia

    Best Service

  • District of Columbia

    Innovative

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Causa offers an extraordinary dining experience that leaves a memorable impression with its "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "innovative" and "creative" dishes, complemented by impeccable wine pairings. The ambience is inviting, with a "knowledgeable" and "attentive" staff making everyone feel at home. Perfect for special occasions!

88 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely FANTASTIC. Not stuffy at all but the expórtenle and quality were something I have never experienced. An absolutely unforgettable evening filled with food and exceptional service.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have I been to every restaurant in DC? No. But here’s what I know: Peruvian cuisine is the best in the world. Japanese is not far off. The pair are fused just right here. Won’t bother trying to describe. Just go. The service is tops. It’s like you are the client that hinges on their whole business. Loved it. Will be back again when the menu gets refreshed. Just go.

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  3. shawn VIP

    St. Louis26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This dining experience will be indelibly stamped into my brain for the rest of my days.

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  4. MattK VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    World class device and food, best Peruvian restaurant in the US.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, food was amazing. Staff was extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I highly recommend, the wine pairing matched the food extremely well, the pisco sour was fantastic. There were several additional items that I would love to have tried as well, but the tasting experience was dialed in appropriately and I could not have eaten and enjoyed any additional items…..looks like I’ll have to revisit for those, lol.

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  6. Sam

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal at Causa was one of the best experiences we've had in a long time. The service was amazing, the food was excellent. We've eaten at many fine dining establishments, and quite a few with Michelen stars. Causa was a standouts, even by those standards. It was great, and was a meal that we will not forget.

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  7. Gustavo

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most incredible dinning experience I’ve ever had. Could not recommend it more!

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  8. mariana VIP

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was absolutely wonderful. The pacing of the meal was good. Great ambience. The food was good, but not every dish was amazing. Overall a good experience, but for the price I expected the fine tuning to be better.

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  9. EdKSQ VIP

    Tokyo9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another outstanding experience at Causa. The team really makes us feel like we are coming to our neighborhood restaurant which just happens to have a Michelin star!

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  10. Emily VIP

    Washington DC8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and creative food! The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and the chef/owner stopped by to talk.

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FAQs

Causa is rated 4.9 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Causa

920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Cross Street
    We are inside Blagden Alley (between M / N St NW and 9th / 10th St NW).
  • Area
    Shaw
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are in the Shaw neighborhood two blocks away from the Mt Vernon Square 7th St-Convention Center Metro Station on the Yellow/Green line.
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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