Award-winning

China Chilcano

4.6

3694 Reviews

$31 to $50

Peruvian

China Chilcano

4.6

$31 to $50

Peruvian

Penn Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 104 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Lively
Good for special occasions

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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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 3,694 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.

3,694 Reviews

K
Kirsten
Washington DC
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious! Service was good, friendly, but felt a bit rushed. I also noted on my reservation that we were celebrating a birthday but that was never acknowledged.
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Ruben
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Waited over 15 minutes to be seated (had a reservation). Ordered the lomo saltado medium rare, but was served well done. Service was a little chaotic, a little awkward. Did not feel like the food was good value for the money spent.
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MariaS
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not as flavorful as in the past. Miss some of the old dishes and the corn nuts on the table
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Thom
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Do yourself a favor and make reservations now. All your senses and taste buds will thank you. THE absolutist Pisco Sours around. Everything, and I mean everything, from the small plates, dim sum, ceviche, noodles and dessert were out of this world! A do not miss when you are in DC. Fabulous and your experience won’t break the bank!
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Lars
Washington DC
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another lovely evening at China Chilcano! This time we tried the new dishes: * Ceviche Clasico — Delicious! * Lucky Twelve siu mai — this is the best way for two to sample the tripe of diu mai — dorado (”golden”), pollo (“chicken”), and tradicional. All excellent. * Tam tam — spicy pork and noodles with peanut sauce. Truly delicious. * Suspiro Limeña — The perfect dessert! The staff are marvelous! The service was wonderful, snd the staff was attentive and engaging. Even those just clearing the dishes were polite and cheerful. Having a polite and cheerful staff mashed for a wonderful evening! Overall, an exceptionally pleasant dining experience!
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David
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food, as always, was very good to excellent. The service was friendly. But, as in the past, I urge them to work on the front. In spite of our reservation, we were made to wait for a half hour. They delivered our food to the next table, where someone from the Jose Andres management group was having dinner. They gave us two free drinks (without our asking), but that is just an acknowledgement that they had screwed up. The last time, the front was so bad (rude, made us wait) that they offered us a free meal (without my prompting). A very good restaurant marred by poor organization.
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Glory
RP
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and drinks! Outstanding customer service!
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Robert
Philadelphia
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very unique restaurant with excellent food and service!
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Cathy
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hannah, service extraordinaire. Was able to guide me to a great Japanese gin fir martini. Food is copious. The vibe I fun
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Joel
Washington DC
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was delightful and flavors (especially the Peruvian dishes) were new and unique to us. Good dining experience but not great - server seems distant (for a supposedly Michelin rated restaurant, service was I think not up to par - seems uninterested in serving our group)…. Just going by work I guess. Otherwise, good food and food selection.
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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 3694 OpenTable diners.

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

China Chilcano

4.6

$31 to $50

Peruvian

Penn Quarter

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 104 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

China Chilcano

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve Celebration

Menu

What 3,694 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?

China Chilcano

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information