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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 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Fancy
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.

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Additional information

  • Location
    920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • 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

  • 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.
    Causa Six Course Experience - Table Seating Photo

  • 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.
    Causa Six Course Experience - Counter Seating Photo

  • Causa Four Course Experience - Table Seating

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    A thoughtfully condensed version of the 'Causa Six Course Experience. ' Join us for a four course tasting experience from Chef Carlos Delgado. Offered Wednesdays and Thursdays only. Our current menu contains beef, shellfish, fin fish, allium, cilantro, gluten, dairy, soy, and egg; none of which can be modified. We are unable to accommodate vegetarian or vegan diets but we are able to accommodate pescatarian diets with advanced notice. 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.
    Causa Four Course Experience - Table Seating Photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 99 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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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Service

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Innovative

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for special occasions

  • District of Columbia

    Best Overall

  • District of Columbia

    Best Service

  • District of Columbia

    Innovative

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Causa in DC offers an "exceptional dining experience" with a creative fusion of Peruvian-Nikkei cuisine. Guests praise the "amazing service" and knowledgeable staff, creating a "wonderful experience." The tasting menu is "incredible," and the ambiance is intimate yet welcoming. Perfect for special occasions, making it a "memorable evening." Highly recommended!

99 Reviews

  1. H . J .

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely Amazing! Causa is more than just fine dining - it is a curated, three+ hour dining experience. The personal consideration and attention to detail are impeccable. The level of refinement in each dish is impressive (and sometimes a bit daunting). And, it manages all this without feeling stuffy or pretentious. Causa is both fabulous and fun.

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  2. Aiden

    Washington DC2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The chef was biting his nails and then touching food/plates, the menu was overly acidic/tangy, and the music did not fit the theme. The area is really small, and it was very difficult to hear about each course with the kitchen and other guests. Service, however, was good, and they are very nice when it comes to celebrations. Maybe it just comes down to personal taste, but neither I nor my wife was a fan of the menu and would not return.

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  3. Ethan

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal meal, amazing service, and really fun experience - one of the best restaurants in DC!

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  4. Teresa

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to cause for a celebration and it was the perfect place. The Peruvian-Nikkei food was delicious, the service was great, they paid much attention to details and the ambiance was elegant. Would highly recommend to try a new cuisine or for a special (or not that special) occasion.

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  5. Neal

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dinner experience, the food exhibited an amazing array of new flavors and combinations that words will fail to properly describe. The service was exceptional with knowledgeable servers that know the origin story of practically every ingredient or liquor presented. The ambience was private and intimate that allowed for clear communication in a perfectly lit environment. Compared to other high end Michelin rated eateries this one on par for value but by far exceeded others in service. I would highly recommend the bar seating as the expert bartender was a joy to have a conversation with and was exceedingly knowledgeable in the drinks provided.

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  6. Osmin

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything at Causa exceeded my expectations. The food was creative and delicious but the attention to detail from the service staff was beyond any other location I’ve ever gone to.

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  7. John VIP

    Washington DC46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don't like being forced into writing reviews I don't want to write.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional dining experience!

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  9. Detavernier

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superlekker grgeten in een heel leuke sfeer met correcte vriendelijke bediening. Ieder gerechtje was een smaakbom De prijs is wel hoog in vergelijking met evenwaardige restaurants in België. Maar ik vond het ondanks dat meer dan de moeite.

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  10. Michael VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team made my fiancé’s birthday dinner incredibly special. We first came in Dec 2022 and didn’t think they could top it, but they did. We will be back

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Causa is rated 4.9 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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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