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1. La Piquette
4.8
Exceptional(2948)
Price: Expensive
• French • Cleveland Park
Booked 25 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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2. Bresca
4.7
Exceptional(874)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor
Booked 33 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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3. Gypsy Kitchen - DC
4.6
Exceptional(1588)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Logan Circle
Booked 63 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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4. Kingbird at The Watergate Hotel
4.1
Excellent(2241)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Foggy Bottom
Booked 35 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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5. Matera DC
4.3
Awesome(146)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Foggy Bottom
Booked 14 times today
Matera is a cozy, elegant Italian neighborhood restaurant set in historical Foggy Bottom neighborhood of D.C.
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6. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
4.8
Exceptional(1559)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Logan Circle
Booked 27 times today
With an ambience steeped in rustic charm and a menu filled with treasures from the sea, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace focuses on fresh produce and quality ingredients in its welcoming eatery. Specializing in a wide variety of oysters, from such places as Virginia, Japan, Rhode Island, British Columbia and Washington state, Peal Dive Oyster Palace takes oyster preparation seriously, complementing the delicate taste of the oyster. Appetizer options include crispy crawfish fritters, barbecue shrimp and wood-grilled oysters. Besides oysters, house specialties have a decidedly Cajun flair, with items such as seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee and Gulf Coast Redfish, all of which have an amazing balance of spices. The rich entrées at Pearl Dive Oyster Bar are further replicated in its dessert menu, with winning options like Beignets and Brazos River Bottom Pecan Pie.
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7. CIRCA at Foggy Bottom
4.7
Exceptional(3044)
Price: Moderate
• American • Foggy Bottom
Booked 47 times today
All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our patios accommodate service animals only.
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8. Sette Osteria - 14th St
4.2
Awesome(717)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Logan Circle
Booked 12 times today
Sette, Italian for seven, exudes luck and tradition. Our restaurant blends comfort and Italian charm with exposed bricks, creating a cozy yet sophisticated vibe. Sette Osteria isn't just a spot; it's a destination drawing people in from the streets. Our open pizza station is a visual delight, and our windows showcase the vibrant scenes of 14th street. Rustic and refined, Sette captures the essence of Italian culture with an international buzz. It's not just a place to eat; it's a celebration. Come for the food, stay for the vibes, and let Sette elevate your dining experience.
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9. Dupont Italian Kitchen
4.5
Awesome(168)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Dupont Circle
Booked 2 times today
In the mood for some fresh homemade Italian food? Dupont Italian Kitchen has been serving up fresh homemade Italian dishes since 1986. We offer great food, unbeatable prices, and we’re conveniently located in the heart of Dupont Circle. Stop by and visit us.
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10. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19383)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 326 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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  • JudithVIP
    London •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The pre-theatre dinner was a delicious three course meal. The service was very attentive and prompt. This was our first visit, but it won’t be our last!
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    Kingbird at The Watergate HotelPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Foggy Bottom
    •
    4.1
  • Jocelyn
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The beet salad was a standout -- it's huge (and delicious). The smoked salmon fettucine alfredo came with a generous portion of salmon. The branzino was cooked perfectly. We chose a bottle of Alsatian riesling that was delicious and reasonably priced. We ordered the tiramisu to go -- it was a lovely way to finish the evening. We'll definitely be back.
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    Matera DCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Foggy Bottom
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    4.3
  • Heather
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    5 of us went for the prix fixe on Christmas Day. No one got a dish that was anything but amazing including the beef tartare, salmon tartare, calamari a la Provence, duck confit, veal chop…. The vibe is very low key French bistro but the service is outstanding. And they didn’t rush you through the courses. It was fantastic
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    La PiquettePrice: Expensive• French• Cleveland Park
    •
    4.8
  • 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
    •
    4.7
  • Sue
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great food, great service, we keep going back. Highly recommend this place!
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    Gypsy Kitchen - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Logan Circle
    •
    4.6

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