Rania DC

Name: Rania DC
Address: 427 11th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20004
Telephone: (202) 804-6434
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

510 Reviews

$50 and over

Indian

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Vegetarian-friendly

We are excited to welcome you to Rania, DC's hottest destination for modern Indian food. Tom Sietsema has called our food "some of the most inspired Indian cooking in DC." At Rania, we offer homage to the time-honored traditions, rich flavors, and spices of India in an intimate, luxurious setting. We look forward to sharing our vision with you!

Presenting sophisticated, highly acclaimed 4-course prix-fixe menu, with an upcoming debut of our chef's tasting menu.

Policies:
-Dress Code: Smart Business Casual. No shorts, athletic wear, or baseball caps are allowed.
-Children under 10 are not allowed in the main dining areas.
-Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 people.
- A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required for parties larger than 5.
-A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties 5 or more.

For large party or private dining inquiries, please email: Info@raniadc.com

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(202) 804-6434
Website
https://www.raniadc.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Peter Boboris
Private party facilities
Hosting a business event or a celebratory occasion? Rania has the perfect space for your next event. We offer a variety of spaces and menu options that bring forward the history, flavors, and hospitality of India.

Location
427 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Area
Penn Quarter
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Chef Tasting Menu
US$175.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Are you ready to be treated like royalty? Immerse yourself in the elegance of Rania with our Chef's Tasting Menu, a sumptuous seven-course affair available at $175, complemented by exquisite wine pairings for $125 per person. Note: Due to the unique nature of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate Vegan diets, allergies to allium, nightshade, cumin, and coriander. Please call the restaurant if you have multiple allergies or dietary restrictions. ~ We take pride in our ability to provide a quality dining experience to our patrons and appreciate your understanding ~
Regular Dining Experience 4-Course Menu
US$90.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Rania's 4-course ($90) pre-fixe menu experience, with the option to add wine pairings and cocktails as desired. Available Tuesdays thru Saturdays. Note: Due to the unique nature of our cuisine, we are unable to accommodate allergies to allium, nightshade, cumin, and coriander. However, we are pleased to inform you that we can cater to vegan diets and other dietary restrictions if notified beforehand. We take pride in our ability to provide a quality dining experience to our patrons and appreciate your understanding.
Brunch Menu
Multiple dates available
Join us at Rania for a brunch experience like no other! Enjoy our exquisite 3-Course Price Fixe menu for $55 per person, or indulge in Bottomless Mimosas for $35 (90-minute limit). Whether you're in the mood for sweet, savory, or bubbly, we've got it all. Don't miss out on a delightful culinary adventure!

What 510 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rania DC offers an extraordinary dining experience with "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service. The creative Indian-inspired menu is a delightful fusion of traditional flavors with modern twists. Guests rave about the "amazing" ambiance, "excellent" cocktails, and memorable occasions. Perfect for special events, Rania is a must-visit in DC.

510 Reviews

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jennifer
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time. The food is pretty spicy so the should be a warning on some dishes but the flavor was great!
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Swati
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I was really excited to dine here but the food fell short. I understand it’s fine dining but compared to other Michelin star experiences, I just don’t think the food was comparable. I do appreciate their vegetarian and gluten free options but in general food was just ok. The lamb chila and scallops were excellent. Gobi Manchurian should be served alongside something else. Pork and short ribs were fine. Srikhand was not flavorful enough. The chocolate desert had too much spice in it. It was distracting. Drinks were super creative and thoughtful. Dal and rotis that came out were nice to have but difficult to eat. Daal was also too thin. Would have been nice to have another small plate to go with these items.
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Charles
VIP
Washington DC
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience! Loved the menu variety and three-course set-up. Drinks at the bar were fantastic as well. Very creative cocktails. Great wine by the glass list. Live a few blocks down the street and look forward to return visits!
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Ankur
VIP
Philadelphia
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have dined at several Michelin star Indian restaurants around the world and will have to say the food at Rania is mediocre. The service and ambience are good, but the food and drinks were well below our expectations.
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Anjana
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Nicely elevated Indian food. The drinks are to spectacular and have a little dram with each one. Mario was fantastic both this time and last. Loved it. Going back next month.
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Wes
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and incredible wine pairings. Cocktail presentation was very over the top in a good way.
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Michelin
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow wow wow what a delicious experience. Surprising in a great way. I'm so surprised the brunch experience isn't packed out. It's incredible and the value for money is out of this world.
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Karen
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Push reserve- beat DC restaurant we’ve been to in a long time- tasting menu was divine! Will be back soon!
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Terry
Baltimore
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, cocktails were awesome, and the waiter was great (he explained things well, took interest in our visit, etc.), and the bussers were on point. The only hiccup was the host/possibly a manager (who took our coats when we were seated) asked me to remove my hat midway through our 4-course meal. She said, “Sir, we do not allow anyone to wear a sports cap.” Instead of ruining my evening, I just took the hat off. However, there were a few deficiencies with that statement and request: 1. It wasn’t a sports cap. It was a dressy wool hat and I guess since I’m a male, I had to remove it because females within the restaurant were allowed to wear their hats. 2. I checked the website before I came for a dress code, which I did not see one listed. If it exist, it is not easily identifiable. 3. Why would they enforce it halfway through my dinner?! 4. There were some men with sweatshirts on in the restaurant, which is much more of a violation if there was/is a dress code than asking me to remove a dressy, winter hat. If there is a dress code and it’s left up to their subjective interpretation, then I’m not sure if I’ll be back because these types of requests are extremely outdated. Nothing about my outfit said “SPORTS!”
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Michael
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated two year anniversary at our first Michelin star restaurant, and it was truly a wonderful experience. The tenants of the staff and everyone was truly amazing. We were greeted by a personal note as well as complementary dessert for our anniversary. The food was absolutely delicious as well.
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Rania DC is rated 4.7 stars by 510 OpenTable diners.

Rania DC does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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