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1. The Continent DC
4.5
Awesome(171)
Price: Very Expensive
• African • Downtown
Booked 44 times today
From the savory stews of West Africa to the aromatic spices of East Africa, The Continent DC offers a menu crafted to bring you the best flavors from various African regions. Our restaurant is designed to reflect the rich cultures and traditions of Africa, offering a cozy and welcoming environment for you to enjoy your meal.
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2. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
4.8
Exceptional(1130)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
The Greenhouse at The Jefferson is hailed as a delightful dining spot with an airy atmosphere and a menu filled with fresh, seasonal dishes. Reviewers consistently praise its excellent food, superb service, and beautiful ambiance. The dining experience is described as 'elegant', 'refined', and 'luxurious'. It's not just the food that gets high marks, the wine list and menu options are also commended. It's a place that many diners highly recommend for special occasions.
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3. Via Sophia Washington DC
4.3
Awesome(798)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
Via Sophia Washington DC is an authentic Italian restaurant as indicated by a reviewer who noted it as 'authentic Italian (not Italian-American) cuisine'. The restaurant's mission to reimagine the osteria experience for downtown D.C is reflected in its menu which offers classic Italian dishes and fresh-from-the-oven pizzas. The consistent high ratings in food, ambience, and service further affirm its authenticity.
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4. Il Piatto
4.4
Awesome(732)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 32 times today
Il Piatto is the modern expression of the classic Italian cuisine. Enjoy a selection of antipasto, pastas, gnocchi, and more! Our private dining package seats 35 guests or holds a reception for 50 guests. With a view of the wine cellar, our Italian restaurant is perfect for all kinds of events.Il Piatto is open for lunch, brunch, dinner and happy hour. *Please note, we serve brunch on holiday Mondays and the 4th of July*
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5. Mazi
4.7
Exceptional(769)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Creative New American Cuisine influenced and inspired by Greek and Mediterranean recipes and flavors.
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6. Bombay Club
4.8
Exceptional(5346)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Downtown
Booked 26 times today
The Bombay Club emulates characteristics of the old clubs of India. The elegant environment with pale pastels, ceiling fans, and a profusion of greenery is designed to create a warm and inviting gathering place for relaxation and regeneration. The cuisine is the finest of India, utilizing only the best quality ingredients to create a harmony of subtle flavors. Specialties prepared by Executive Chef Nilesh Singhvi, include tandoori salmon and green chili chicken. The sophisticated cuisine is enhanced by refine service and live piano music. Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award.
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7. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19922)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 306 times today
Under the direction of celebrated Chef José Andrés and his ThinkFoodGroup team, Zaytinya offers an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on José'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.
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8. Filomena Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(17654)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Georgetown
Booked 217 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!
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9. La Grande Boucherie - DC
4.3
Awesome(1965)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Washington
Booked 86 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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10. Balos Estiatorio
4.6
Exceptional(115)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Downtown
Booked 81 times today
At the heart of legendary hospitality and Mediterranean flavors, Balos offers an elevated dining experience led by Executive Chef Alex Oradei.Inspired by the lush Cretan lagoon it’s named after, Balos creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere—blending old-world charm with modern elegance. Founded by industry veterans and lifelong friends Stefanos Vouvoudakis, Tom Tsiplakos, and Joe Ragonese, it embodies the Hellenic tradition of shared meals and lively conversation.Our menu showcases Greek seafood and seasonal ingredients with a contemporary twist. Whether you join us for our famed Espresso Martini Cart brunch, a lively dinner, or a business casual lunch, our airy dining room transports you to the Greek islands.
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