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1. Corso Italian
4.6
Exceptional(267)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Arlington
Booked 35 times today
Italian-inspired Restaurant & Market.Vibrant. Chic. Comfortable.You’re invited to our eclectic vacation home — raid the wine cellar, relax in the lounge, and feast from the garden and larder.Hand-made pasta and modern-Italian classics greet you. Italian wines and cocktails urge you to stay. Market provisions send you home with love.Welcome, famiglia.
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2. Osteria da Nino
4.8
Exceptional(1909)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Arlington
Booked 12 times today
We are a locally owned restaurant that believes in the power of Italian Hospitality, Wine and Cooking to express our love of Italian Traditions and Culture. We make our own fresh pastas on a daily basis, and all of our ingredients are the freshest locally sourced around. We take great pride in our hand crafted menu inspired from all regions of Italy. Come join us for a bottle of Italian wine, and the most authentic Italian cuisine in the DMV.
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3. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19387)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 328 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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4. Bresca
4.7
Exceptional(878)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor
Booked 28 times today
Bresca offers A La Carte and Tasting Menu options! Parties of 5 or more will be required to do our Chef's Tasting Menu. We are a Contemporary French restaurant and cocktail bar located in the bustling 14th Street neighborhood. Our team explores the finest in seasonal ingredients paired with genuine hospitality.
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5. The Grill
4.7
Exceptional(1457)
Price: Expensive
• American • Southwest Waterfront
Booked 48 times today
Chef Roberto Santibañez presents a new American menu focused on Woodfired cooking, with an emphasis on steak, seafood and vegetarian fare. His Mexican roots and French training lend an inspired touch to the American table.
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6. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel
4.1
Excellent(2243)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom
Booked 43 times today
We are offering breakfast weekdays from 7am-10:30am and lunch from 11:30am-2pm. Our Kingbird Bar hour from 2pm-9pm Tuesday through Fridays. Weekends, we are offering Brunch on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Join us for High Tea on Saturday & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. We require all High Tea reservations to be pre-paid, to make a reservation for High Tea please select the Spill the Tea Experience. For children under 12 please email dining@thewatergatehotel.com. We are located within The Watergate Hotel, our elegant yet contemporary restaurant features fine dining with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Valet Parking is $15 for dining.
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7. Gypsy Kitchen - DC
4.6
Exceptional(1588)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Logan Circle
Booked 72 times today
Just like the bohemian travelers who inspired our name, Gypsy Kitchen’s alluring flavors aren’t bound by borders. Instead, our chefs go wherever the inspiration takes them, crafting deeply creative dishes that transport you to uncharted places around the Mediterranean and beyond. A menu designed to taste and share gives guests the freedom to explore the menu at their own pace, connecting over seductive flavors, festive craft cocktails and curated regional wines. The alluring interior matches the menu, with welcoming dining spaces that foster connections and spark conversation. Antique tapestries and rugs, twinkling lights and vibrantly patterned tile set the scene in the expansive dining room. Or, take a seat on the rooftop patio oasis, where lush greenery, plush cushions and the sky overhead evokes the feeling of being on a caravan to explore a distant land.
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8. The Henri
4.6
Exceptional(199)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary European • Penn Quarter
Booked 6 times today
The Henri is a modern bistro featuring communal and private dining spaces located in the heart of Downtown Washington, DC. We invite you into our comfortable venue where you can escape from the hustle of the city. Our flexible, one-of-a-kind space is perfect for any kind of event, including business meetings, showers, weddings, birthdays, and cocktail parties.
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9. Clyde's of Gallery Place
4.5
Awesome(7621)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 124 times today
Clyde's of Gallery Place, located in Washington, DC's vibrant Penn Quarter neighborhood adjacent to the Capital One Arena, is a bustling restaurant known for its eclectic American menu and lively atmosphere. The menu offers a diverse selection, from fresh seafood and juicy burgers to seasonal salads and hearty entrees. With its prime location, friendly service, and energetic vibe, Clyde's of Gallery Place is a favorite spot for both casual dining and pre-event gatherings. Across the street from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery. Indoor and bar seating available with lunch, dinner, brunch, late night, and raw bar service.
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10. La Piquette
4.8
Exceptional(2950)
Price: Expensive
• French • Cleveland Park
Booked 36 times today
Dear Guests,A neighborhood Bistrot located in Cleveland Park that stays faithful to its French roots offering the best French dishes on this side of the AtlanticExecutive Chef Francis Layrle prepares a daily menu with farm raised and seasonal fresh ingredients. The bar offers a carefully curated wine selection and house cocktails. La Piquette presents an authentic bistrot atmosphere the way it is meant to be: fun, simple and delicious.

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  • CherieVIP
    Phoenix / Arizona •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Impeccable! Cannot wait to go again to try some more of the menu. We had baba ghannouge, fries with labneh, smoked beet salad, mujadara, imam bayildi, garides me anitho, lamb baharat and lamb kelftiko. Every single dish had a perfectly- balanced complexity of flavors that made want to sing. The food has inspired me to attempt some of these dishes at home.
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    Zaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
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    4.7
  • Sasha
    Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We went for a birthday dinner and it was a great experience 10/10 and the waiter was exceptional and very informative.
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    The GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Southwest Waterfront
    •
    4.7
  • Karla
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing. The taste was wonderful, every dish was very good. The wine also is so good. Cocktails are good, but not amazing, presentation of cocktails is quite normal. But the food, attention and wine was so good. I definitely recommend it. The taste the Christmas menu and was so good. And the pasta with cheese for my little one also wonderful
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    BrescaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• U Street Corridor
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    4.7
  • Edward
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Outstanding food and drinks! Wonderful atmosphere. Looking forward to returning!
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    Corso ItalianPrice: Moderate• Italian• Arlington
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    4.6
  • Linzel
    Utah •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a perfect Christmas Eve dinner. The adults loved the veal, branzino, chicken piccata, ravioli, and arancini. The grandchildren equally loved the pizza and pasta. The atmosphere is elegant and comfortable. The tables are adequately spaced so you aren’t squeezed in. The wine list is reasonably priced and the staff is attentive. It was a memorable evening in a wonderful restaurant.
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    Osteria da NinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Arlington
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    4.8

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