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Causa

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$50 and over
Peruvian
920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2023

From the OpenTable editors: This MICHELIN-starred stunner from chef Carlos Delgado is an ode to his native Peru. In the colorful, 26-seat spot with an iced fish counter display and open kithen, Delgo prepares dishes that star rare catches from Japan and beyond, plus South American-forward plates that could include bomba rice with uni and caviar. Toast with a glass of pisco from the restaurant's 100-plus bottle collection.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • 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
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Friends in Town Featuring Francesco De Sanctis

    $250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 5, 2025 only
    An exceptional night of dining is coming to Causa as we proudly host chef Francesco De Sanctis from Picanteria Piurana Alegría. Over the years, Francesco has been invited to cook at various restaurants and bars in Lima and around the world, where he shares his passion for cuisine with fellow chefs, creating unique and unrepeatable experiences. He has also provided consulting services to more than 25 businesses between 2023 and 2024, offering tailored strategies based on each client's needs. Francesco has been interviewed by various national and international media outlets throughout his career as a chef and entrepreneur, including features in Italian and Japanese print media. Since 2018, Francesco has been a television host on the only 100% gastronomy and entertainment Peruvian channel, AlacocinaTV, where he presents the shows Fuera de Carta and StudioCocina, with more than 160 episodes aired over 4 seasons. AlacocinaTV is broadcast in Peru via DirectTV, Movistar, and ClaroTV, and also reaches other South and Central American countries. This exclusive meal will feature a collaborative menu that’s meticulously designed to showcase Francesco's norther roots and Italian heritage. Friends in Town, a dining series by OpenTable x Visa, allows guests to experience collaborations between two chefs from different cities creating unique, limited time menus. Access to tickets will be available for eligible Visa credit cards through the Visa Dining Collection on OpenTable. Terms and conditions apply*.
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  • Causa Six Course Experience - Table Seating

    $179.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Journey through Peru with Chef Carlos Delgado's 6 Course Experience. Our current menu focuses on 'Nikkei' - Japanese culinary heritage blended with Peruvian ingredients and technique, resulting from Japanese immigration to Peru in the late 19th century. Our menu focuses heavily on fish, with some raw preparations. We cannot at all accommodate fin fish, shellfish, dairy or allium allergies. We will try to make other accommodations where possible, but vegan and vegetarian menus are not yet available. If you have any questions or need clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking. Please plan accordingly to be on time for your reservation and note that we do not seat incomplete parties as the experience begins as soon as you enter the dining room. There is a 15 minute grace period before your tickets are forfeited.
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  • Causa Six Course Experience - Counter Seating

    $179.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Journey through Peru with Chef Carlos Delgado's 6 Course Experience. Our current menu focuses on 'Nikkei' - Japanese culinary heritage blended with Peruvian ingredients and technique, resulting from Japanese immigration to Peru in the late 19th century. Our menu focuses heavily on fish, with some raw preparations. We cannot at all accommodate fin fish, shellfish, dairy or allium allergies. We will try to make other accommodations where possible, but vegan and vegetarian menus are not yet available. If you have any questions or need clarifications on allergens or restrictions, reach out to info@causadc.com prior to booking. Please plan accordingly to be on time for your reservation and note that we do not seat incomplete parties as the experience begins as soon as you enter the dining room. There is a 15 minute grace period before your tickets are forfeited.
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What 120 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Causa offers an extraordinary dining experience blending Peruvian and Japanese influences. Guests rave about its "creative and elevated" cuisine, "impeccable service," and "amazing" ambiance. The tasting menu and fish market options are highlights. Despite occasional critiques on flavor balance, most agree it's "worth every penny" for special occasions.
120 Reviews
  1. Bob VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Causa offers an amazing, albeit pricey, dining experience. The surroundings are comfortable, the staff is knowledgeable and attentive, the food is creative, and the flavors are superb.

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  2. Nick

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was ok, but we were seated 40 minutes after our reservation time.

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  3. Tamara VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dinner, which was creative, delicious and memorable. We loved every course and left full but we did add on a whole fish from the fish market. Not sure we would have been completely satiated otherwise based on the six course tasting menu. My only issue was I finished my first glass of wine and no one asked me if I wanted a second glass or brought over the wine menu for over 10 minutes and only once my partner called someone over and told them I was thirsty and wanted to see about getting another glass of wine. At this price point I expected there to be someone paying attention to details like these.

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  4. Stacey

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dining at Causa is probably a splurge for most. However, if you can swing it for a special occasion, it is WORTH EVERY PENNY. The food and beverages are amazing. Everything in the restaurant is a piece of art. While the music didn’t feel like it matched the rest of the experience, I understand that the restaurant is expressing itself with those choices as well. We came here to celebrate my fiance’s birthday and the staff made sure it was a very special and memorable evening.

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  5. Bonnie

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing Birthday Dinner with friends. The food and service were impeccable. Christine our server walked us through a fantastic meal and evening. Highly recommend.

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  6. Bobby

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining experience with @chefcarlosdelgg was like witnessing Picasso paint in person. A true visionary in the culinary world. We were so honored to be @causadc_ and @amazoniadc_ and immerse ourselves in Pervuian cuisine.

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  7. Michelle VIP

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary. Service was outstanding and the food incredibly creative and elevated without losing its authenticity. Loved the experience and the chef was there all the time making sure his vision got across in every bite.

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  8. Celia

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Causa is definitely worth the Michelin star. Outstanding food, the fish market was a fantastic add on, and drinks were also delicious. I would return!

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  9. Tuan

    Baton Rouge / Lafayette4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was knowledgeable, the food was excellent, and the service was fantastic. We had an awesome experience and highly recommend Causa.

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  10. KathrynT VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Causa did a marvelous job-every bite we had of the tasting menu was delicious and the wine pairings were delightful. It was a tour de force exploring the asiatic influences of Peruvian cuisine. Delightful. Would go again.

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Causa is rated 4.8 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Causa

920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Cross street
    We are inside Blagden Alley (between M / N St NW and 9th / 10th St NW).
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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.
  • Additional
    Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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