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- PPshyravipWashington, D.C. Area •6 reviews5.0Dined todayIt was a very busy lunch time, so it seemed like the food was slow coming out. But the server was nice and the food was good.More infoThe HamiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.7
- DDianevipGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoIt was a wonderful experience to dine at Filomena's! The food was excellent and our server Doriano was so professional, helpful and couldn't be nicer and made us feel so welcome. Our fusilli caponata dish was one of the best we've ever had...even in Italy! The Halloween decorations were over the top. We will make it a definite visit when we're in Washington! Thank you, Filomena! Diane and Joe RoccoMore infoFilomena RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Georgetown•4.8
- AAlecChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAn incredible culinary experience. I suggest you do the preprepared chefs menu.More infoZaytinya - DCPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Penn Quarter•4.7
- JjulienneWashington, D.C. Area •17 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoI enjoy this place. I haven’t been back to this area since 2019 so I had to return to eat here since I was in town. It did not disappoint. The food was a salty for us this time around.More infoFounding Farmers DC: Foggy BottomPrice: Moderate• American• Foggy Bottom•4.5
- WWhitneyvipSt. Louis •43 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWow! Second time in the bar with the painted ceiling. What a great experience!More infoOld Ebbitt GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.8
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Discover Van Ness
For a relatively compact Washington, D.C., neighborhood, Van Ness boasts unique dining. Seafood dishes are as present here as they are elsewhere in the city. Bistro menus offer pan-fried tilapila and other Mediterranean items, including classic fish and couscous. Also present are Indian restaurants that also feature Nepali cuisine. Where else can you sample the khasi ko masu, a flavorful goat curry much beloved in Nepali households? For more traditional palates, the neighborhood also includes renowned pizza parlors where common toppings are joined by more exotic fare in the form of clams, bresaola, and lamb meatballs. Most Van Ness eateries, including the ubiquitous sandwich shops, are found up and down NW Conneticut Ave, and many are conveniently within walking distance of each other.
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