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Tonari Storefront - Tonari, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Tonari

4.5
4.5
335 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Tonari is our Wafu Italian restaurant. WAFU means Japanese-style, so our menu is a Japanese take on Italian food. It originated in Japan through the love that the Japanese had for Italian food but wanted to incorporate some of their cultural flavors and ingredients to them. We at Daikaya Group and chef & owner, Katsuya Fukushima, are bringing this experience to you here in DC.

Looking for some fun Japanese antipasti bites, one of a kind pasta dishes, or pizza that you won't find anywhere else in the city? Then come join us for dinner, we look forward to having you soon.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Japanese, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 17:00–19:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 289-8900
  • Website
    https://www.tonaridc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Katsuya Fukushima
  • Private party facilities
    Private events for larger party available.
  • Location
    707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    6th & G St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Gallery Place/Chinatown
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • KATS' KING OF SUTEKI - Wafu Cheesesteaks at Tonari

    Multiple dates available
    Japanese-style cheesesteak menu exclusively offered on Mondays from 5 pm to 9 pm at Tonari. Reservations are not accepted on Mondays, it is walk-in only. Tables are self-seating upon arrival. Our regular dinner menu items will not be available on Mondays. View the menu on our website, www.tonaridc.com/menu.
    KATS' KING OF SUTEKI - Wafu Cheesesteaks at Tonari photo

Menu

Tonari's menu was last updated 2023-09-24.

Antipasti

  • Cheese Plate BentoUS$22.00

    Chef's selection of cheeses, fruit compote, warm pizza bread

    • Little CaesarUS$15.00

      local mesclun mix, granny smith apple, marcona almonds, manchego, Caesar vinaigrette

      • BurrataUS$16.00

        orange dressing, citrus segments, Sichuan-chili oil, side of warm pizza bread

        • BroccoliniUS$12.00

          grilled, soy marinated, bonito flakes, tama arare, agrodolce, chili threads

          • InarizushiUS$12.00

            Cetaran anchovy, Matiz Boqueron, seasoned tofu pockets, steamed koshihikari rice

            • Roasted CarrotUS$14.00

              anchovy butter, garlic oil, labne, capers, yuzu, bread crumbs

              • PolpetteUS$14.50

                pork & beef meatballs, tomato sauce, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan (5 pcs)

                Pizza

                • Unagi

                  kabayaki eel, green peppercorns, brick cheese, dill labne - $14 (half) / $26 (whole)

                  • The Japanese Philly

                    shaved prime rib braised in soy & mirin, brick cheese, provolone, cheese whiz, red onion, ichimi - $14 (half) / $26 (whole)

                    • Chicken & Shishito

                      Fontina, brick cheese, red onion, sweet Italian chicken sausage, rakkyo, chili flakes - $14 (half) / $26 (whole)

                      • Chef Katsuya's Original Mentaiko & Corn

                        corn sauce, kewpie-mentaiko cream, brick cheese, chives - $13 (half) / $25 (whole)

                        • Mushroom

                          brick cheese, shiitake, Pecorino, radicchio, mushroom besciamella, yuzu kosho, maple syrup, ichimi - $13 (half) / $25 (whole)

                          Pasta

                          • Mel's RaguUS$30.00

                            Niman Ranch beef short rib, parpadelle, woodear mushroom, dandelion greens, creme fraiche, Pecorino

                            • Red Sauce US$25.00

                              Marcella Hazan's famous tomato sauce, spaghetti, butter, basil, onion, whipped ricotta, Pecorino, Parmesan

                              • MentaikoUS$22.00

                                tagliolini, cod roe, butter, chili threads, tsuyu, lemon, shiso, shredded nori

                                • Miso ClamUS$28.00

                                  tagliatelle, clams, miso, garlic, butter, oregano, lemon, white wine, chili flakes, olive oil, bread crumbs

                                  Last updated: 24 September 2023

                                  What 335 people are saying

                                  Tonari reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                  4.5
                                  4.5 based on recent ratings
                                  • 4.4Food
                                  • 4.5Service
                                  • 4.4Ambience
                                  • 4.3Value

                                  Noise • Moderate

                                  Review summary

                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                  Tonari offers a unique fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisines, delighting patrons with inventive dishes like "mentaiko pasta" and "unagi pizza." The ambiance is praised for its "quiet and pleasant" setting, with traditional seating options. Despite some service hiccups, the "amazing food" and "creative cocktails" make it a must-visit.

                                  335 Reviews

                                  1. Jeremy

                                    New York City1 review

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Amazing food, such fun different takes on pizza and pasta. Def one of my fav restaurants in DC!

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                                  2. Grace VIP

                                    Washington DC2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Hope you get Eric serving you. He was great. Try the Korean garlic bread. Yum

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                                  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                    Washington DC6 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 4
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Fun experience with good fold and our waiter, Eric, was awesome - super informative, attentive, friendly, and professional

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                                  4. MeganVD VIP

                                    Cancun21 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on 6 March 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 3
                                    4. Ambience 3
                                    We had the tasting menu, and I loved every course, especially the tomato pasta and the Japanese Philly pizza.

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                                  5. OpenTable Diner

                                    Washington DC1 review

                                    1.0

                                    Dined on 28 February 2025

                                    1. Overall 1
                                    2. Food 1
                                    3. Service 1
                                    4. Ambience 1
                                    My food was cold when I received it. The service was subpar have been multiple times and this was the worst experience.

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                                  6. Jennifer

                                    Washington DC3 reviews

                                    4.0

                                    Dined on 15 February 2025

                                    1. Overall 4
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    The fusion of Japanese-Italian was so good. I have been meaning to check out Tonari for a while. The dessert was excellent, and loved everything. The pizza was very filling though (which Detroit style, I get it but almost over the top). The Uni pasta was phenomenal. Highly recommend.

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                                  7. John

                                    Washington DC16 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on 8 February 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    The pork bao, anarizushi, and octopus were excellent. The monster pasta was delicious. The pizza crust is thick but very light and very tasty. Great place to eat before an event at Capital One. There were two kids ages 10 and 14 in our party and they enjoyed the food.

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                                  8. Trish VIP

                                    Richmond1 review

                                    3.0

                                    Dined on 4 February 2025

                                    1. Overall 3
                                    2. Food 3
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Pizza was soggy, pasta isn’t fresh. Unsure why the corn pizza is so popular, it was not good

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                                  9. Anthony

                                    Washington DC2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on 4 February 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 3
                                    4. Ambience 3
                                    Good place for dinner before going to the capital one center

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                                  10. Joshua

                                    Baltimore1 review

                                    5.0

                                    Dined on 3 February 2025

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Winter Restaurant Week menu was great for the value. For an 11 person party, waitress was on top of it.

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                                  FAQs

                                  Tonari offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 289-8900.

                                  Tonari is rated 4.5 stars by 335 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 40 times today
                                  Experiences are available.

                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                  Google Map for Tonari

                                  707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

                                  Dining areas

                                  Additional information

                                  • Award-winning
                                    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                                  • Cross Street
                                    6th & G St
                                  • Area
                                    Penn Quarter
                                  • Hours of Operation
                                    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 17:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 17:00–19:00
                                  • Price
                                    $31 to $50
                                  • Cuisines
                                    Italian, Japanese, Pizzeria
                                  • Dining style
                                    Casual Elegant
                                  • Dress code
                                    Casual Dress
                                  • Parking details
                                    Street Parking
                                  • Public transit
                                    Gallery Place/Chinatown
                                  • Payment Options
                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                  • Executive Chef
                                    Katsuya Fukushima
                                  • Additional
                                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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