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Amazonia

Name: Amazonia
Address: 920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001
Telephone: (202) 629-3942
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

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$50 and over

Peruvian

920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Venture into the relaxed ambiance of Amazonia, our inviting upstairs bar, dining room and rooftop hideaway. As one of the first Amazonian restaurants in the U.S., discover the exotic flavors and ingredients from Peru's rainforest, as well as favorite Peruvian staples. Here you can explore a thoughtfully curated selection of pisco and imaginative cocktails. The dishes you'll enjoy in Amazonia are meant for sharing, and are expertly prepared by the very same Michelin awarded kitchen team from Causa downstairs.

We offer our Sour Hour happy hour at are bar and bar tables Monday thru Friday from open till 7 pm. Bar seating is available first come, first served. Reservations are not available for Sour Hour.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Carlos Delgado

From the OpenTable editors: Tropical vibes reign supreme at award-winning Causa’s colorful sibling restaurant and lounge. Dig into a Peruvian menu of anticuchos (grilled meat skewers), elegant seafood-forward dishes, and top-notch cocktails in the energetic, plant-strewn dining room or on the shady rooftop patio.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Peruvian
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 629-3942
Website
https://www.causadc.com/location/causa/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have three rooms available for events and semi-private dinners, including our rooftop patio. Please email us at events@causadc.com with all event and large party inquiries.

Location
920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Cross street
We are inside Blagden Alley (between M / N St NW and 9th / 10th St NW).
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are in the Shaw neighborhood two blocks away from the Mt Vernon Square 7th St-Convention Center Metro Station on the Yellow/Green line.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Ticketed Peruvian Independence Open House
$40.00 - $128.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 27, 2025 only
Multiple times
Celebrate Peruvian Independence Day with the first-ever walk-through experience at Amazonia and Causa—an immersive journey through the bold flavors, vibrant rhythms, and rich traditions of Peru. Get lost in the abundance: freshly made cebiches, anticuchos sizzling over an open charcoal grill, and the sounds of live music filling the air - even a special omakase style experience. Cool off with a refreshing pisco punch or a scoop of authentic Peruvian ice cream, and explore a full spread of food and drink offerings from DC’s premier Peruvian restaurant. Come hungry, come curious, and experience Peru like never before.

What 257 people are saying

Amazonia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amazonia offers an "exceptional experience" with its vibrant ambiance and "amazingly delicious" food and drinks. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" service, unique Peruvian cuisine, and beautifully presented dishes. Highlights include "superb" ceviche and "delicious" cocktails. Perfect for special occasions or a fun evening out, Amazonia promises a memorable dining adventure.

257 Reviews

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Gregory
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal experience. Unique offerings. Great cocktails. Everything tasted superb.
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Paul
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great experience and food was excellent. More help might be needed for new customers not familiar with Peruvian fine cuisine.
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Marcelo
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing - you should definitely go to this restaurant
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Brian
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was really good. Cocktails were average. We were told to order several things by the waitress, and then they were out of everything she suggested. That theme of our waitress seeming like she didn’t exactly know what was going on carried on throughout the meal. Maybe it was her first night, but something seemed off. Even when our did came out and we asked which dishes were which she seemed confused.
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Brian VIP
Charlotte17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. There's a reason he won a James Beard award.
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Michael VIP
Washington, D.C. Area31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, some amazing food upstairs at Amazonia! This was our first visit to Amazonia, which is upstairs from the Michelin star restaurant Causa. We sat in their outdoor area, which is covered, quite large, and pleasant. The server was very knowledgeable, attentive, and willing to provide recommendations. We were really wowed by the food. We had two starters, a plantain stuffed with ragu, topped with cheese, and a pork belly skewer. Both were amazing! We had the tuna ceviche, which was very good, but a little bit simple in preparation. We shared the Lomo Saltado, which was the best we have ever had. Please note that this entree is served in a large dish, but it only has a medium quantity of meat. We tried a caramel chocolate cake topped with a nutty ice cream for dessert, which was very tasty. I had an old fashioned and their Amazonia Punch. Both were really well prepared. The metal straw in the punch was a nice touch, which kept the drink super cold as you drank it…very refreshing. We will definitely be back for another visit at a future date.
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Dora
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only complaint I have about the evening is that the air conditioning was so high that I had to ask for to be moved away from the AC vents, a request that was promptly accepted. For pre-dinner drinks we had a Chancaca Old Fashion and a Maracuya Pisco Sour. I had no idea what Chancaca was and had to look it up. Such a unique flavor, between oregano and quirquina. For starters, my husband and I had Anticuchos de Corazon and Scallops Ceviche. The anticuchos were well balanced between a generous dose of cumin and aji and were perfectly cooked and clean, without nasty gristles. The scallops in the ceviche were silky and swam in a deliciously spiced tart juice accompanied by choclos. What a treat! For main course, we shared a one-pounder Sea Bream "natural Jasper" style accompanied by petacones, jasmine rice, and aji sauce. Each item was a delight, but all together were a party of unforgettable flavors. We accompanied our dinner with a bottle of 2023 Francois Crochet Sancerre and finished our meal with Chocoluma. We will return to Amazonia.
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Mary
Washington, D.C. Area32 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a joyful experience elevated by amazingly delicious food and beverages. The service was very good as well on a really busy evening. The atmosphere lends itself to a fun evening throughout.
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Kelsey
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely exceptional experience from start to finish.
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William VIP
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Waiter seemed taken aback that I had asked if they could explain the menu. They sarcastically stated, what do you have questions on…the whole menu! I guess when 20% tip is baked in, you dial in. Two main courses came out together leaving the other two diners waiting. Waiter seemed more interested in serving the table or guys in front of us that came in after us…I get it, they were popping bottles (of overpriced sparkling wine). Oh, and at one point we were being rushed by I’m assuming the floor manager? Tacky.
AmazoniaResponded on June 27, 2025
Hi William, Thank you for taking the time to provide the feedback, and we are very sorry that you weren't thrilled with your experience. We strive to over-deliver based on expectations and we clearly didn't do that. We train to ensure every guest understands that we serve all dishes family style, as they are ready, as our kitchen is unable to coordinate delivery of all dishes. We are sorry that this was not clearly explained to you and left you confused about the delivery of the experience. We will also certainly be following up with our service team regarding tour guiding. Education about all menu items is a large part of our obligation, and we are sorry this was not delivered to you properly. Thank you again for the feedback, and we would love to have you back in another time.
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FAQs

Amazonia is rated 4.7 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Experiences are available.

920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

Cross street
We are inside Blagden Alley (between M / N St NW and 9th / 10th St NW).
Neighborhood
Mount Vernon Square
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Peruvian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are in the Shaw neighborhood two blocks away from the Mt Vernon Square 7th St-Convention Center Metro Station on the Yellow/Green line.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.causadc.com/location/causa/
Phone number
(202) 629-3942
Private party facilities
We have three rooms available for events and semi-private dinners, including our rooftop patio. Please email us at events@causadc.com with all event and large party inquiries.

Amazonia

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About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Ticketed Peruvian Independence Open House

Menu

What 257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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