Where Chefs Eat in Washington D.C.

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5 Restaurants

Updated September 13, 2021

Restaurants:	Clyde's of Gallery Place, Le Diplomate, Zaytinya…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	American, French, Mediterranean…
Neighborhoods:	Downtown, Logan Circle, Penn Quarter…

Clyde's of Gallery Place

$$$$

American

Downtown

4.4

6684 reviews

"It's very close to Daikaya and I like to take my crew there to eat and drink and hangout." – Katsuya Fukushima

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Le Diplomate

$$$$

French

Logan Circle

4.8

12289 reviews

"Le Diplomate serves classic French food, which was the first cuisine I began cooking. As soon as you walk in, the front of house staff are very attentive. The food is executed well and has been consistent since they opened in 2014." – Tom Cunanan

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Zaytinya

$$$$

Mediterranean

Penn Quarter

4.7

17107 reviews

"Zaytinya is a labor of love towards Greek, Turkish, and Lebanese cuisine. Its location is amazing and its decor is inviting. The food is so unique and more importantly, absolutely delicious. Their use of spice and herbs is something I love and, if I had more experience with the cuisine, I'd open up a small joint of my own highlighting the food of these amazing cultures." – Michael Friedman

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