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Explore the 2024 MICHELIN picks for Washington D.C.

by OpenTable

Updated December 10, 2024

The dining scene in DC is in the spotlight once again with the recent announcement of this year’s MICHELIN Star and Bib Gourmand honorees. Explore all of the OpenTable restaurants who have received this prestigious designation and book a table to go congratulate them in person!

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4.9

4.9 (101)

$50 and over

French / Japanese

U Street Corridor

About the restaurant

At Jônt, we are a team of young and inspired chefs taking down the walls between kitchen and guests and taking you on a culinary adventure. Immerse yourself in a progressive tasting menu focusing on the simple, yet luxurious, ingredients around the world with deep inspiration from Japanese cuisine.

We challenge the seasons, navigate beyond the limits of time and break with tradition— getting playful with process and tricky with techniques at the intersection of place and possibility.

Jônt has been recognized with two Michelin stars since 2021.

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Arlettevip

Dined 1 day ago

Service is extraordinary and food fabulous. Can't wait to come again

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Chef's Tasting Menu

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New Year's Eve at Jônt

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$295 Chef's Tasting Menu

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4.7

4.7 (864)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

U Street Corridor

About the restaurant

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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Joshvip

Dined 2 days ago

Everything at Bresca was delicious. We really enjoyed the Tagliatelle dish. Cocktails are top notch. Only complaint we can make is that the portions are really small.

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$65 Restaurant Week!

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4.6

4.6 (1389)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

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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Beavip

Dined 4 days ago

We dined at Dauphines last night. It was very good. We got there during happy hour and had drinks at the bar. It was super crowded. Then had dinner. The food was excellent as was the service. Enjoyed the small plates and the entrees. The oyster pasta was excellent as was the stuffed chicken breast. Dessert was good also. My only complaint was the noise level. Would recommend it for a night out.

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Café Brulot Baked Alaska

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Oysters Dauphine

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4.7

4.7 (490)

$50 and over

Indian

Penn Quarter

About the restaurant

We are excited to welcome you to Rania, DC's hottest destination for modern Indian food. Tom Sietsema has called our food "some of the most inspired Indian cooking in DC." At Rania, we offer homage to the time-honored traditions, rich flavors, and spices of India in an intimate, luxurious setting. We look forward to sharing our vision with you!

Presenting sophisticated, highly acclaimed 4-course prix-fixe menu, with an upcoming debut of our chef's tasting menu.

Policies:
-Dress Code: Smart Business Casual. No shorts, athletic wear, or baseball caps are allowed.
-Children under 10 are not allowed in the main dining areas.
-Reservations are available for parties of up to 6 people.
- A non-refundable deposit of $30 per person is required for parties larger than 5.
-A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties 5 or more.

For large party or private dining inquiries, please email: Info@raniadc.com

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Angelina

Dined 6 days ago

IT IS SO INCREDIBLY FIRE LIKE I CANT EVEN DESCRIBE TO YOU HOW INSANE OF A CULINARY EXPERIENCE THIS IS

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Chef Tasting Menu

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4.7

4.7 (9567)

$30 and under

Mexican

Penn Quarter

About the restaurant

Oyamel Cocina Mexicana combines Mexico’s rich regional culinary traditions with modern urban fare. Guests experience an array of antijitos—traditional Mexican snack or small plates—along with authentic tacos, ceviches and an impressive selection of cocktails and tequilas. Under the direction of renowned chef José Andrés, Head Chef Omar Rodriguez takes traditional ingredients and techniques and elevates them to deliver dishes and drinks with exceptional creativity and refinement.

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Ayako

Dined 4 days ago

I love this restaurant for the great food, great service staff, ambience and all. It's my favorite of all the Jose Andres restaurants. But I do wish that the noise level would be a bit lower. It's really impossible to carry on a conversation. I wonder if covering the ceiling and walls with marigold flowers might help.

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Oyamel New Year's Eve: Greatest Hits of '24

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4.7

4.7 (19345)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Penn Quarter

About the restaurant

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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Terryvip

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food, drink, and service! A local favorite.

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New Year's Eve Celebration

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4.9

4.9 (55)

$50 and over

Peruvian

Shaw

About the restaurant

Causa is our Michelin-Starred tasting room where the world of Peruvian culinary tradition comes to life, thanks to the artistry of Chef Carlos Delgado. Here, you'll embark on a journey through the gastronomic heritage of the Peruvian geographical regions.

Reservations can be booked two months in advance. This prix-fixe menu is $179 (tax & gratuity not included). Enhance your experience further with a Remarkable Wine Pairing to compliment your 6-courses or venture into North America's rarest pisco selection and fully immerse yourself in the bounty of Peru's national spirit.

If you have any questions or clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking.

Gift Card? Please use a credit card to book hold your reservation and we will refund you upon completion of your meal. Causa accepts inKind House Account credit and is unable to accept general inKind credits. Please reach out to inKind support for further clarification.

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Lauren

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

One of those places that lives up to the hype and then some. Everyone there makes the experience more than worth the investment. The food is both thoughtful and creative and just beyond delicious. The staff absolutely make the evening. They are attentive and not pretentious, they truly turn the evening into an event and not just a meal. Wonderful head to toe.

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4.7

4.7 (255)

$50 and over

American

Shaw

About the restaurant

Located in historic Blagden Alley in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood since 2015, The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen, and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region whom provide some of the best and most unique products in the country. We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth which is the centerpiece of our open kitchen. The current dining room experience is an 8-course tasting menu honoring the Mid-Atlantic's bounty. We offer an additional 3-course experience at our bar and bar area tables. Walk-in guests are welcome to enjoy the bar area as well.

The Dabney has been awarded one Michelin star every year since 2017, James Beard Foundation Best Chef Mid-Atlantic for Chef Jeremiah Langhorne in 2018, and Washingtonian Magazine's #1 restaurant in 2023.

At this time we are unable to accommodate severe allium and dairy allergies as well as vegan and vegetarian diets.

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Ryanvip

Dined today

Excellent all around. Service is impeccable and the food superb.

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8 Course Tasting Menu in the Dining Room

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3 Courses Prix Fixe in The Bar Area

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4.9

4.9 (1)

$50 and over

Italian

NoMa

About the restaurant

Chef Nicholas Stefanelli approaches hosting guests in his restaurant as more of a lifestyle than a profession, taking the pretense out of fine dining in favor of heartfelt hospitality and honest cooking. Featuring an open-air courtyard with relaxed seating, a covered pergola seating area, and an indoor sala with a view of the seafoam green-tiled open kitchen, Masseria, brings together the rustic but welcoming aesthetic of an Italian country estate, the industrial grit of the Union Market district.

Masseria features two dining experiences, a special 8-course Chef's Tasting Menu at our Chef's table, and Chef's counter. And our 6-course La Cucina Menu at our Bar, Sala, and Pergola.

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CharlesPvip

Dined on Mar 31, 2023

Incredible experience-food &service both flawless!!!

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4.9

4.9 (55)

$50 and over

Latin American

Washington

About the restaurant

Vegetable Experience.

The root of everything. The beginning of life, where we come from, the reason for being. The origin of many paths that lead to a single destination. The upward growth from darkness to light. From mystery to truth. What it was, what it is and what will be.

Mita is life and flavor.

Mita is Latin America.

We can be reached at info@mitadc.com.

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Jonathan

Dined 2 days ago

Chefs kiss across the board. What an experience. 10/10. Impeccable service, amazing food.

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MITA X TEMPOS VEGA SICILIA

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6 Course Prix Fixe

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4 Course Prix Fixe

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4.8

4.8 (28)

$50 and over

Seafood

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Inspired by Chef Johnny Spero’s global travels, yet rooted in his Mid-Atlantic upbringing, Reverie is a Michelin-starred fine-dining experience that focuses on an entirely seafood driven menu.

Our current menu is offered at $255 per guest exclusive of beverage, service charge, taxes, or gratuities. Starting January 1, 2025, our tasting menu will adjust to $285 per guest.

Please allow 2.5 hours for this experience

We can accommodate some but not all food allergies so please inquire before booking via info@reveriedc.com. We are unable to provide dairy-free or fully vegetarian versions of our experience.

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David

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

Returned and it’s even better ! They have refined their seafood tasting menu to a high level. We are talking Michelin Stars level of excellence here. Service is impeccable and the room and vibe are great. Worth a walk over if in Georgetown, a drive if in Dc or close by and a plane ride from anywhere now . It’s exceptional.

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Xiquet by Danny Lledó

4.5

4.5 (42)

$50 and over

Spanish

Georgetown

About the restaurant

Xiquet (chee-KETT) by Chef Danny Lledó features a sought-after tasting menu showcasing the finest products from around the world served with warm, Mediterranean hospitality. Known as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Washington DC for its modern Spanish cuisine, Xiquet has held a MICHELIN Star since 2021 and earned MICHELIN’s Sommelier of the Year Award in 2022. In the same year, AAA honored Xiquet with the travel authority’s highest rating, making it the only Five Diamond restaurant currently in the city. Recently, in 2023, the DC Restaurant Association awarded Xiquet with the RAMMY of Best Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year.

Please note that we do accept reservations for parties including 5 or more guests, however please contact us through email at info@xiquetdl.com and one of our sales managers will be in contact with you promptly to set your reservation up.

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Logan

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

This was phenomenal, my wife and I had to stay in town for thanksgiving and needed a pick me up the day before. This did not disappoint, reminded me of eating my Spanish grandmothers food. Paella was phenomenal, I am so glad we opted for the Premium Prawn Rice, it was very umami and so authentic. It was an absolutely beautiful experience, the food was delicious and beautiful, very thoughtful portions, we left full but not overly stuffed. The staff was polite, professional and funny. We will absolutely return and strongly recommend.

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Xiquet's Chef Tasting Menu

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New Years Eve Celebration x Xiquet

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Valentine's Celebration at Xiquet

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4.9

4.9 (3)

$31 to $50

Caribbean

Capitol Hill

About the restaurant

This Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant offers a contemporary twist on Trinidad's beloved street delicacies, in cozy and intimate surrounds. Experience the diversity of Trinidadian cuisine, including signature dishes like rotis (e.g., dhalpuri and paratha), jerk wings, oxtails, and fried snapper, that showcase the country's deep-rooted Indian, African and Chinese culinary influences. Imbibe in rum cocktails, highlighting rums from Trinidad and the broader Caribbean region including, Barbados and Guyana.

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Kelly

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Excellent food, staff, and atmosphere. YUM!! Thank you!

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