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1. Zaytinya - DC
4.7
Exceptional(19934)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Penn Quarter
Booked 291 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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2. The Hamilton
4.7
Exceptional(12188)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 168 times today
The Hamilton, located in downtown Washington, DC, is a vibrant restaurant known for its diverse American cuisine and lively atmosphere. Showcasing an expansive menu that includes fresh seafood, savory steaks, and inventive sushi, it caters to a wide range of tastes. The Hamilton also features an impressive bar with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. With its spacious dining areas and a music venue hosting live music performances, The Hamilton offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with entertainment. Across the street from the Treasury building, the W Hotel, and the Willard Hotel.
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3. Bresca
4.6
Exceptional(980)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • U Street Corridor
Booked 9 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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4. Tortino
4.5
Awesome(1931)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
Executive Chef and owner Noé Canales welcomes you to experience his vision of contemporary Italian cuisine in his lovely new neighborhood restaurant designed to transport you to a trattoria in Tuscany.
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5. The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C
4.5
Awesome(4021)
Price: Expensive
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 68 times today
The Smith in Penn Quarter is a neighborhood gem because of its stellar food and service. Patrons rave about the unique decor, delicious food, and friendly service. It's a popular spot for date nights, drinks on the town, and working lunches. Plus, their signature cocktails are a hit! One reviewer even called it a 'gem in DC'.
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6. Succotash PRIME
4.6
Exceptional(4184)
Price: Moderate
• American • Penn Quarter
Booked 61 times today
Succotash PRIME is a progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner Edward Lee brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.SUCCOTASH is named after the classic dish that has been a longstanding staple of the Southern table. While many know “Succotash” when they see it, the dish has been interpreted, modified, and passed from generation to generation for centuries. Our “Succotash” is special to us and we invite you to experience the South from our point of view.
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7. Dauphine’s
4.5
Awesome(1483)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Dauphine’s is a modern day incarnation of the dramatic Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning Long Shot Hospitality - the team behind DC's beloved The Salt Line Restaurants. Dauphine’s utilizes Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic New Orleans fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the legendary city. All brought to you in a breathtaking spacious downtown restaurant setting with the most beautiful bar in downtown DC, plenty of patio dining, and a festive outdoor bar and garden area. Located in the Midtown Center, Dauphine's is just steps from the White House, National Theater, Convention Center, Cap One Arena and most downtown attractions and provides an elegant yet relaxed dining atmosphere for any occasion. Dauphine’s serves Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on weekends, with Happy Hour every day 4pm-7pm and an ALL DAY Happy Hour on Sundays - plus don't miss our signature Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! We hope to see you soon!
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8. Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers DC: Georgetown
4.4
Awesome(14014)
Price: Moderate
• American • Georgetown
Booked 123 times today
Located at Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River with a lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust. Expansive menus include an array of seafood dishes, sushi, pizzas, tacos, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, classic and tiki cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and breakfast treat from their First Bake Cafe. Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. Please know that a 22% auto-gratuity will be applied to parties of 8 or more. We look forward to serving you!
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9. The Greenhouse at The Jefferson, DC
4.8
Exceptional(1131)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Located in downtown DC, just four blocks from the White House, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served under The Jefferson’s historic skylight in The Greenhouse. Natural light streams from above, creating an airy atmosphere that complements the light, fresh and energizing fare on our seasonal menus.
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10. Caruso's Grocery - DC
4.9
Exceptional(1316)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Capitol Hill
Booked 47 times today
Please note that we are not offering Restaurant Week at our DC location. Located at 914 14th Street SE in Washington, DC.Caruso’s Grocery is modeled after the classic, Italian-American "red sauce" joint. You know the one: red banquettes, a killer chicken parmesan, Sinatra pouring through the speakers. If you’re looking for modern interpretations of a chef's take on the classics, you won’t find them here. A joint venture from Neighborhood Restaurant Group and Partner Matthew Adler.
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  • Robert
    Denver / Colorado •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious crab cake and wedge salad. Amazing service
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    The HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
    •
    4.7
  • KC
    San Antonio •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Visited for dinner with friends. We had the arancini, french dip, shrimp scampi, brick pressed chicken, pea and cucumber salad with salmon (x2), sticky toffee pudding, quarter pounder cookie, and devils layer cake. The chicken came highly recommended by the server and did not disappoint. The arancini, shrimp scampi, salads, sticky toffee pudding and cake were all equally delicious. The french dip, while tasty, did not come with nearly enough jus or a big enough bowl to facilitate dipping for the size of the sandwich (it was huge!). It also came with way too many fries that also could have stood to be cooked a little longer. The cookie was unfortunately a bit overcooked and underwhelming given the big font announcing it on the menu. My son declared the ice cream on top of the sticky toffee pudding the best ice cream he has ever had. It was a little on the loud side, but overall food/atmosphere were very good! We'll be back!
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    The Smith – Penn Quarter, Washington, D.CPrice: Expensive• American• Penn Quarter
    •
    4.5
  • Ryan
    Nebraska •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Best Italian food in DC! The homemade spinach pappardelle 🤌
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    TortinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
    •
    4.5
  • MicheleVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •98 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Bronzino to share awesome Brussels sublime great dessert
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    Zaytinya - DCPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter
    •
    4.7
  • MariaVIP
    London •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 21, 2025
    Sat at the bar, great bar tenders and full menu available. Amazing. Lots of care, attention to detail, delicious menu and master cocktails. Highly recommend.
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    BrescaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• U Street Corridor
    •
    4.6

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