Award-winning

China Chilcano

4.6

3704 Reviews

$31 to $50

Peruvian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 86 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for groups

China Chilcano celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to our Nation’s Capital. The restaurant, led by award-winning chef José Andrés, honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name an homage to Peru’s renowned fish stew and its popular national drink, the Chilcano.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 783-0941
Website
http://www.chinachilcano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Daniel Lugo
Private party facilities
At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
Private party contact
Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910

Location
418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Cross street
E Street and D Street NW
Parking details
There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
Public transit
Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve Celebration
$95.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at China Chilcano with an exclusive six-course tasting menu designed by Chef Chris Wroblewski. Highlights include the luxurious Causa de Caviar, fiery Szechuan Chili Wontons, and vibrant Ceviche Clasico! Guests at the bar countertop can enjoy the regular dinner menu, making this a perfect evening for any dining preference. Reserve your spot now to welcome 2024 in unforgettable style

What 3,704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

China Chilcano offers a vibrant fusion of Peruvian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines, presenting a creative and flavorful menu. Guests rave about dishes like ceviche and dim sum, describing the experience as "amazing" and "life-changing." The atmosphere is lively, service attentive, and the "pisco sours were delicious." Perfect for an adventurous dining experience.

3,704 Reviews

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Iain
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stopped in on a Tuesday night for dinner. Both did the tasting menu with drinks. The food and service was excellent. Service started a little quickly, but when they realised that we were not in a rush, they changed the pace. Andrew the server was great, attentive nut not overly so. Definitely recommend, and will definitely be going back.
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Andrew
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Must try! Absolutely amazing! We will absolutely be back.
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Laura
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were with our son, a chef from out of town. He lived in Hawaii and is sophisticated in the kind of food offered by China Chilcano. He loved the food, was impressed by the service. We heartily agreed with him. Thank you for giving us a wonderful experience.
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Bing
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was superb, and Tessa was the perfect host handling our large group and order challenges perfectly.
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Steve
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Highly recommend the Dim Sum. Thank you!
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Mike
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a favorite restaurant in Penn Quarter. We often have the tasting menu which is extraordinary but we were pushed for time and chose Al La Carte. We were not disappointed - as always the food and service were excellent. We will certainly be back!
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Victoria
Washington DC
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were fabulous, a bit noisy but a great lunch spot
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Patricia
VIP
New York City
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific food with an interesting fusion menu very different for Jose Andres’s other DC venues. We had relatively quiet seating but most of the restaurant is quite open and noisy. Excellent and attentive service
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Linda
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great and interesting food options. The salmon ceviche is outstanding.
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Christina
Washington DC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Interesting fusion of cultures. Excellent Lomo Saltado and Ají de Gallina The theatre menu is a great deal!
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FAQs

China Chilcano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 783-0941.

China Chilcano is rated 4.6 stars by 3704 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 86 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

418 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
E Street and D Street NW
Neighborhood
Penn Quarter
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are numerous public lots in the vicinity, as well as metered street parking at some hours.
Public transit
Gallery Place Chinatown or Archives/Navy Memorial
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Lugo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chinachilcano.com/
Phone number
(202) 783-0941
Private party facilities
At China Chilcano, our Events Team works closely with our Head Chef Daniel Lugo and expert beverage team to create memorable, delicious experiences. Whether you’re booking a birthday dinner for 10 or a cocktail reception for 200, we’re excited to create a unique event together!
Private party contact
Coleen Bendig: (202) 638-1910

China Chilcano

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Celebration

Menu

What 3,704 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does China Chilcano offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is China Chilcano restaurant rated?

Is China Chilcano currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information