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1. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

4.7

Exceptional(199)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Washington

Booked 31 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(2708)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 45 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(488)

Price: Very Expensive

• African • Dupont Circle

Booked 19 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

4.3

Awesome(162)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

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. Filomena Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(17156)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Georgetown

Booked 75 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!

6. Olio e Più - DC

4.4

Awesome(169)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Washington

Booked 86 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.

7. Zaytinya - DC

4.7

Exceptional(19379)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter

Booked 103 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. La Grande Boucherie - DC

4.4

Awesome(1267)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Washington

Booked 261 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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9. Taberna del Alabardero

4.7

Exceptional(3857)

Price: Expensive

• Traditional Spanish • Downtown

Booked 15 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.

10. Succotash PRIME

4.6

Exceptional(3905)

Price: Moderate

• American • Penn Quarter

Booked 84 times today

Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.

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Cara
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great atmosphere and delicious food! Almost canceled our 9:30 pm reservation but so glad we didn’t. The place was packed but the service was efficient. We had both kinds of gnocchi, vegetable frites, Caesar salad and fusilli with three kinds of meat- it was all excellent!
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Filomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown
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4.8
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Tria
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our first time here and such a great discovery. All three generations said they’d definitely return with friends. Fun, delicious cocktails. Loved the multiple size options for ordering wine. Every dish was a winner. And the service was impeccable. Best of all though was the fact we could comfortably hold a conversation while still enjoying the music and great atmosphere.
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Sixty Vines Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Washington
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4.7
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Ilana
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I coordinated a birthday dinner for my close friend and it was amazing . Amazing food , the service was great, and the restaurant accommodated our party of 10. Thanks again. We had a great time.
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Swahili Village The ConsulatePrice: Very Expensive• African• Dupont Circle
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4.5
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Zach
Washington, D.C. Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 16, 2024
Hugo was a great server. Pork bao buns, ceviche sampler, pisco flight, sangria, lomo saltado and tacu were all amazing. Oh and the pionono ala mode was so good!
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Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.Price: Moderate• Peruvian• Downtown
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4.7
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Seul
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 27, 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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4.3

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1. Sixty Vines Foggy Bottom

2. Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.

3. Swahili Village The Consulate

4. Toryumon Japanese House

5. Filomena Ristorante

6. Olio e Più - DC

7. Zaytinya - DC

8. La Grande Boucherie - DC

9. Taberna del Alabardero

10. Succotash PRIME

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